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Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing a McCulloch product. With proper operation and maintenance, it will provide you with years of service. In order to make the best use of your investment, be CERTAIN to familiarize yourself with the contents of the ENTIRE user manual before attempting to operate and maintain your unit.
TABLE OF CONTENTS - TABLE DES MATIERES - TABLA DE CONTENIDOS 1 GENERAL INFORMATION ....4 4 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ....23 1-1.
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1 - GENERAL INFORMATION - RENSEIGNMENTS GENERAUX - INFORMACION GENERAL 1. REAR HANDLE 1. POIGNEE ARRIERE 1. MANIJA TRASERA 2. OIL TANK CAP 2. TAPADERA DEL TANQUE DE ACEITE 2. BOUCHON DU RESERVOIR D’HUILE 3. TRIGGER START 3. INTERRUPTOR DEL GATILLO DE 3.
1-2. SAFETY FEATURES Numbers preceding the descriptions correspond with the numbers on preceding page to help you locate the safety feature. 3 TRIGGER START / STOP SWITCH stops saw motor when released. ® 6 CHAIN BRAKE LEVER / HAND GUARD activates the chain brake and protects the operator’s left hand in the event it slips off the front handle while saw is running.
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Procédures de coupe recommandées. PRECAUCIONES DE SEGURIDAD PARA USUARIOS DE SIERRAS DE CADENA (ANSI B175.1-1991, Annex C) (CAN3-Z62.1-M85 FEB85, Appendices A, B) Su Sierra de Cadena McCulloch esta proveída con una etiqueta de seguridad localizado en la manija del CHAIN ® BRAKE .
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2-1A WARNING RECOMMENDED (Figure 2-1A) 1. Beware of kick back. 4. Hold Saw properly with both hands. 2. Do not attempt to hold saw with one hand. 3. Avoid bar nose contact. WARNING DANGER! BEWARE OF KICKBACK! Kickback can lead to dangerous loss of control of the chain saw and result in serious or fatal injury to the saw oper- ator or to anyone standing close by.
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2-2A 2-2B BEWARE OF: ROTATIONAL KICKBACK THE PUSH (PINCH KICKBACK) (Figure 2-2A) AND PULL REACTIONS (Figure 2-2B) A = Kickback path A = Pull B = Kickback reaction zone B = Solid objects C = Push KICKBACK may occur when the NOSE or TIP of the guide bar touches an object, or when wood closes in and pinch- es the saw chain in the cut.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING When using an electric chain saw, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, elec- tric shock, and injury to persons, including the following: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS 1. Double insulated - No Serviceable Parts Inside. 2.
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5. CONSIDER THE WORK AREA ENVIRONMENT: Use extreme caution when cutting small sized brush and sapling, as slender material may catch the saw chain and be whipped toward you or pull you off balance. Do not operate a chain saw in a tree unless you are specifically trained to do so. When cutting a limb that is under tension, be alert for spring back so that you will not be struck when the tension in the wood fibers is released.
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11. DRESS PROPERLY: Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry, as they can get caught in moving parts. Non-skid footwear is recommended when working outdoors. Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair. 12. USE SAFETY GEAR: Use safety glasses, safety footwear, snug fitting clothing, protective gloves, and pro- tective hearing and head gear.
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17. STAY ALERT: Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do not operate the chain saw when you are tired. Keep all parts of your body away from the saw chain when the motor is operating. Before you start the saw, make sure the saw chain is not contacting anything.
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B. Do not over reach. C. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. D. Do not let the nose of the guide bar contact a log, branch, ground or other obstruction. E. Do not cut above shoulder height. Use devices, such as low-kickback chain, guide bar nose guards, chain brakes and special guide bars, which reduce the risks associated with kickback.
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32. EXAMINE THE ELECTRICAL SWITCHES. Do not use the chain saw if the switches do not properly turn on and off. Do not attempt to make any repairs to the electric switches. Take your saw to a McCulloch Authorized Service Center.
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35. All chain saw service, other than the items listed in the user manual safety and maintenance instructions, should be performed by competent chain saw personnel. Do not attempt to repair it yourself; there are no user serviceable parts inside. 36.
Use of these personal safety items is highly recommended to reduce the risk of acciden- tal injury. L’utilisation des ces dispostifs de sécurité est foretement recommandé afim de réduire tout risque de blessures accidentelles. El uso de estos articulos de seguridad per- sonal es altamente recomendado para reducir el riesgo de lesiones accidentales.
3-4A 3-4B 3-3. ASSEMBLY REQUIREMENTS Your new chain saw will require adjustment of chain and filling the oil tank with lubricating oil before the unit is ready for operation. Do not start the saw motor until the unit is properly prepared. Read all instructions carefully. Do not install any other size bar and chain than what is recommended for your model.
3. Placer le couvercle du pignon (H) sur les deux goujons. Serrer les écrous (J) A LA MAIN (Figure 3-4E). positions. L’apporter immédiatement à un centre de Service Après-Vente McCulloch agréé pour reparation. 3-5. REGLAGE DE LA TENSION DE LA CHAINE La tension de la chaîne est d’une importance capitale et doit être contrôlée avant de commencer et pendant tout tra-...
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3-5A 3-5B NOTE: A new chain and bar will need readjustment after as few as 5 cuts. This is normal during the break-in period, and the interval between future adjustments will lengthen quickly (Figure 3-5A). CAUTION If a chain is TOO LOOSE or TOO TIGHT, the bar chain and saw bearings will wear more rapidly. Study Figure 3-5A for information concerning correct cold tension (A), correct warm tension (B), and as a guide for when saw chain needs adjustment (C).
(70 inch lbs.). 3-6. FILLING OIL TANK Using a funnel, fill oil tank with McCulloch Chain, Bar and Sprocket oil. Wipe up any spills. Make sure no dirt gets into the oil tank. The saw chain requires lubrication while in use to minimize friction with the guide bar. The oil tank holds 135cc of oil, enough to lubricate the chain for 12-15 minutes of sawing.
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à la friction et la formation de résidus de résine. Si l’huile spéciale McCulloch pour chaîne, guide-chaîne et pignon n’est pas disponible, utiliser à défaut une huile pour moteur sans additifs ; SAE 30 pour des températures de plus de 40° F (5° C) et SAE 10 pour des températures plus basses.
4 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS - FUNCTIONMENT - INSTRUCCIONES DE OPERACION 4-1C 4-1A 4-1B 4-1. TO START SAW ® ® 1. Make sure the CHAIN BRAKE IS DISENGAGED. The motor will not start if the CHAIN BRAKE is in the ® ENGAGED position.
4-3A 4-1D 4. With your RIGHT THUMB, depress the LOCK/OFF button (C) on the side of the rear handle, and at the same time squeeze the trigger. To stop the saw, release the trigger (Figure 4-1D). NOTE: It is not necessary to maintain pressure on the LOCK/OFF button once the trigger is squeezed and the motor is running.
/ HAND GUARD ® All McCulloch chain saws are equipped with a CHAIN BRAKE /Hand Guard which stops a moving chain in millisec- onds, helping to reduce the hazard of kickback, a fast upward motion of the guide bar which occurs when the saw chain at the nose of the bar accidentally strikes an object or is pinched in the cut.
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4-4A 4-4B ® The CHAIN BRAKE is a safety feature which is activated if pressure is applied against the guard or when, in the ® event of kickback, the operator’s hand strikes the lever. When the CHAIN BRAKE is activated, chain movement abruptly stops and the power supply to the motor is immediately cut off.
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Si la chaîne et le moteur ne s’arrêtent pas quand CHAIN BRAKE est bloqué, apporter la tronçonneuse au Service ® Après-Vente McCulloch agréé le plus proche. Ne pas utiliser la tronçonneuse si CHAIN BRAKE ne fonctionne pas correctement. PRUEBA DEL CHAIN BRAKE ®...
4-5A 4-5. EXTENSION CORDS When using an electric chain saw, plug it into the extension cord only when you are ready to cut wood. Connect the extension cord to a 11/120 voltage outlet. NOTE: To prevent disconnection of the extension cord, tie a loose knot before connecting the ends together (Figure 4-5A).
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WARNING Your double insulated appliance has no serviceable parts inside. Do not attempt to repair it yourself. For service infor- mation, contact the McCulloch Product Service Department toll-free number listed on the back cover of this manual. AVERTISSEMENT Ne pas utiliser la tronçonneuse dans un lieu mouillé ou humide. Ne pas exposer la tronçonneuse aux intempéries (pluie, neige ou grésil).
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5 - GENERAL CUTTING INSTRUCTIONS - INSTRUCCIONES POUR LA COUPE - INSTRUCCIONES DE CORTADO GENERALES 5-1. FELLING Felling is the term for cutting down a tree. Small trees up to 6-7” (15- 18cm) in diameter are usually cut in a single cut. Larger trees require notch cuts.
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WARNING Do not cut down a tree during high or changing winds or if there is a danger to property. Consult a tree professional. ⁄ ⁄ Do not cut down a tree if there is a danger of striking utility wires; notify the utility company before making any cuts.
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5-1D 5-1C Never saw completely through the trunk. Always leave a hinge. The hinge guides the tree. If the trunk is completely cut through, control over the felling direction is lost. Insert a wedge or felling lever in the cut well before the tree becomes unstable and starts to move. This will prevent the guide bar from binding in the felling cut if you have misjudged the falling direction.
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5-3A 5-2A WARNING As the felling cut gets close to the hinge, the tree should begin to fall. When tree begins to fall, remove saw from cut, stop engine, put chain saw down, and leave area along retreat path (Figure 5-1A). 5-2.
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5-3B 5-3C 5-3. BUCKING Bucking is cutting a fallen log into lengths. Make sure you have a good footing and stand uphill of the log when cut- ting on sloping ground. If possible, the log should be supported so that the end to be cut off is not resting on the ground.
5-4A 5-4. BUCKING USING A SAWHORSE For personal safety and ease of cutting, the correct position for vertical bucking is essential (Figure 5-4A). VERTICAL CUTTING: A. Hold the saw firmly with both hands and keep the saw to the right of your body while cutting. B Keep the left arm as straight as possible.
Il est recommandé de lubrifier la roulette après chaque usage. Nettoyer toujours complètement la roulette du guide- chaîne avant sa lubrification. Outil de lubrification : McCulloch’s Lube Gun (à jeter) Cette burette est équipée d’un bec-aiguille permettant l’accès au point de lubrification sur le guide-chaîne.
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Le Lube Gun à jeter vient prêt à être utilisé. Les Lube Guns son disponibles chez votre concessionnaire McCulloch le plus proche dont le numéro se trouve sous la rubrique «SCIES» dans les pages jaunes de l’annuaire.
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GUIDE BAR MAINTENANCE Most guide bar problems can be prevented merely by keeping the chain saw well maintained. Incorrect filing and non-uniform cutter and depth gauge settings cause most guide bar problems, primarily resulting in uneven bar wear. As the bar wears unevenly, the rails widen, which may cause chain clatter and difficulty in making straight cuts.
6-1B 2. Using a screwdriver, putty knife, wire brush or other similar instrument, clear residue from the rails on the guide bar. This will keep the oil passages open to provide proper lubrication to the bar and chain (Figure 6-1B). 3.
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What is a Low-Kickback Saw Chain? A low-kickback saw chain is a chain which has met the kickback performance requirements of ANSI B175.1. ® By keeping the CHAIN BRAKE and saw chain in good working condition and correctly serviced as recommended in this manual, you will be able to maintain the safety system of your chain saw over the life of the product.
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Never have more than 3 links removed from a loop of chain this could cause damage to the sprocket. CHAIN LUBRICATION: Always make sure the automatic oiler system is working properly. Keep the oil tank filled with McCulloch Chain, Bar and Sprocket Oil.
7- PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE - ENTRETIEN PREVENTIF - INSTRUCCIONES DE MANTENIMIENTO 7-1. PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE WARNING SERVICING A DOUBLE INSULATED APPLIANCE In this double insulated appliance, 2 systems of insulation, instead of grounding, are provided. No grounding means is provided on a double insulated appliance, nor should a means for grounding be added to the appliance. No serv- iceable parts are inside.
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été déclenché. Si la tronçonneuse ne fonctionne toujours pas, contacter le Service Après-Vente McCulloch dont le numéro à appel gratuit se trouve au dos de ce manuel. Ne pas essayer de faire la réparation soi-même. Aucune pièce interne n’est réparable par l’opérateur.
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