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USERMANUAL
Electric Chain Saw
MANUEL DE UTILISATION
Tron(_onneusesElectriques
MANUALDELUSUARIO
Sierras Electricas de Cadena
MODELS
/ MODELES
/ MODELOS
MS1415,
MS1215,
MS1210
DOUBLE INSULATED
DOUBLE ISOLATION
DOBLEMENTE AISLADA
_z
Beware of kickback.
Hold chain saw firmly with both hands when using. For your own safety, please read and foIIow
the safety precuations
in this manua! before attempting
to operate your chain saw. Improper use can cause serious
injury.
PN 6096-2i0908(2)
© 2002
McCulIoch
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- Page 1 JMcCULLOCHo USERMANUAL Electric Chain Saw MANUEL DE UTILISATION Tron(_onneusesElectriques MANUALDELUSUARIO Sierras Electricas de Cadena MODELS / MODELES / MODELOS MS1415, MS1215, MS1210 DOUBLE INSULATED DOUBLE ISOLATION DOBLEMENTE AISLADA Beware of kickback. Hold chain saw firmly with both hands when using. For your own safety, please read and foIIow the safety precuations in this manua! before attempting to operate your chain saw.
- Page 2 PLEASE READ Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing a McCulloch product. With proper operation and maintenance, it will provide yogi with years of service in order to make the best use of ye_tr investment, be CERTAIN to familiadze yourself with the contents...
- Page 3 1 - GENERAL INFORMATION - GENERALITES INFORMACION GENERAL input ....120V-, 6OHz, 8Amp ..120V-, 6OHz, 8Amp ..120V-, 6OHz, 8Amp Output ....1.0HP ....1.5HP ....1.5HP Bar Length ....12° (3Ocm) .... 12° (3Ocm) ..... 14" (35cm) Chain Oil Capacity ..
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Page 4: Informacion General
1 - GENERAL INFORMATION - RENSEIGNMENTS GENERAUX- INFORMACION GENERAL 1. Saw Chain I. Chaine 1. Caden_ Data oor[ar 2. Guide Bar 2. GuJde-cha_ne 2. GuJa de Barra 3. Maneral Frontal 3 Front Handle 3. Poignee avsnt 4. Power Cord 4. C_ble d'al[ment24io¢ 4. -
Page 5: Dispositifs De Securite
1.2. SAFETY FEATURES Numbers preceding the descriptions correspond with the numbers on preceding page to help you locate the safety feature. LOW-KICKBACK CHAIN helps significantly reduce kickback, or the intensity of kickback, due to spedaIly designed depth gauges and Guard links. LOCK / OFF BUTTON prevents accidental... - Page 6 FEB85, Appendices A, B) Your McCulloch Chain Saw is provided with a safety label located on the HAND GUARD. This label, along with the safe- ty instructions on these pages, should be carefully read before attempting to operate your saw.
- Page 7 2-1A WARNING RECOMMENDED (Figure 2-1A) Beware of kick back. Hold Saw properly with both hand s. 32 Avoid °°oOtbar attompt nose tOcontaethold caw w ith one hand W .RNJNoG,c.o.c., 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.
- Page 8 2-2A 2-2B BEWARE 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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Page 9: Important Safety Instructions Warning
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 thside. - Page 10 6.CONSIDER THE WORK AREA ENVIRONMENT: Use extreme caution when cutting small sized brush and sapling, as slender material may catch the saw chain and b e whipped toward you o r pull you o ff b alance. Do not operate achain saw inatree u nless you a re specifically trained...
- Page 11 13. STAY ALERT." Watch what you a re doing. Use c ommon sense. Do not operate the chain saw when you a re tired. Keep all p arts of y our body away from the saw chain when the motor isoperating. Before you s tart the saw, make sure t he saw chain isnot contacting anything.
- Page 12 18. CARRYING THE SAW: Carry the saw by the front handle with the saw stopped. Keep your finger off the switch, and make sure that the guide bar and saw chain are to the rear. 19. GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK: WARNING: Kickback may occur when the nose or tip of the guide bar touches an object, or...
- Page 13 G.Use o nly r eplacement bars and chains specified by the manufacturer or the equivalent. H.There are no other replacement components for a chieving kickback protection inaccordance with C SA Z 62.3. 20. P OWER SUPPLY: Connect the chain saw tocorrect voltage;...
- Page 14 Do not use t he c hain saw ifthe s witches do not propedy turn o n and o ff. Do not attempt to make any repairs to the eIectdc switches. Take your saw to a McCulloch Authorized Service Center. 32. MAINTAIN EXTENSION CORDS. Inspect the extension...
- Page 15 38. All chain saw service, other than the items listed in the user manual safety and maintenance instructions, shoutd be performed by competent chain saw personnel Do not attempt to repair it yourself; there are no user serviceable parts inside. NOTE: Low-kickback saw chain is chain that has met the kickback performance...
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Page 16: Instructions Pour Montage
Use of these personal safety items is highly recommended to reduce the risk of acciden- tal injury. L'utilisation des ces dispostifs de s6curit6 est foretement recommande afire de r6duire tout risque de blessures accidentelles ..El uso de estos articulos de seguridad per- sonal es altamente recomendado... -
Page 17: Assembly Requirements
3-3. ASSEMBLY REQUIREMENTS 3uide Bar Bolts Your new chain saw will require adjustment of cbain and filling BouJons du guide_haine the oil tank with lubricating oil before the unit is ready for oper- Totrli_los de la BarraGui_ ation. Do not start the saw motor until the unit is properly pre- pared. -
Page 18: Saw Chain Tension Adjustment
3-5A 3-5B 3-5. SAW CHAIN TENSION ADJUSTMENT Proper tension of tile saw chain is extremely important and must be checked before starting, as well as during, any cutting operation. Taking the time to make needed adjustments to the saw chain will result in improved cutting per- formance and prolonged chain life. -
Page 19: Oiling Chain
3-5C to be sure the chain moves freely and is in proper mesh with sprocket. NOTE: IF the chain is difficult to rotate or if it binds on the guide bar, too much tension has been applied and must be adjusted. - Page 20 A, SJOW-A, SJTOW-A, ou SJTW. 3-7. LLENANDO EL TANQUE DE ACEITE Usando un embudo, Ilene el tanque con aceite para barras, cadenas y ruedas dentadas McCulloch. Limpie cualquier derrame. AsegQrese de que no entre tierra dentro del tanque de aceite. 3-8.
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Page 21: To Start Saw
4 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS - FUNCTIONMENT - INSTRUCCIONES DE OPERACION 4-1B 4-1. TO START SAW PLEASE READALL WARNINGS. Make sure oil reservoir is full WARNING Ensure the extension cord is of the proper size and type for your saw. Plug the cord (A) into the appropriate size extension cord (B) (see Figure 3-8). - Page 22 4-1C 4-4A 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 4-1C). NOTE: It is not necessary to maintain pressure on the LOCK/OFF button once the trigger is squeezed and the motor is running.
- Page 23 CAUTION Never starve the bar and chain of lubrication oil Running the saw DRY or with TOO LITTLE OIL will decrease cutting efficiency, shorten chain saw life, and cause rapid dulling of the chain and excessive wear of the bar from overheat- ing.
- Page 24 CAUTION A cord that is hot to the touch is overloaded. When using the appliance, an extension cord of adequate size must be used for safety and to prevent loss of power and overheating. The extension cord must be specifically intended for outdoor use and marked SW-A, SOW-A, STW-A, STOW-A, SJW-A, SJOW-A, SJTOW-A,...
- Page 25 Cet apparei_ _ double isolation ne comporte aucune pi6ce r_parable par I'op#rateur. Pour tout renseignement, con- tacter le Service Apr_s-Vente McCulloch au num_ro _ppel gratug figurant au dos de ce manuel GUARDE ESTAS INSTRUCCIONES AISLACION DOBLE NO HAY PARTES DE SERVICIO...
- Page 26 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- f 8cm) in diameter are usually cut in a single cut. Larger trees require notch cuts.
- Page 27 WARNING Do not cut down a tree during high or changing winds or if there is a danger to propert_ Consult a tree professional Do not cut down a tree if there is a danger of sthking utJlity wires; notify the utility company before making any cuts.
- Page 28 5-1C 5-1D 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.
- Page 29 5-2A WARNING As the felling cut gets close to the hinge, the tree should begin to fail. When tree begins to fall, remove saw from cut, stop engine, put chain saw down, and leave area along retreat path (Figure 5-2A). 5-2.
- Page 30 5-3A 5-3B 5-3. BUCKING Bucking is cutting a fallen log into lengths. Make sure you have a good footing and stand uphill of tile 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.
- Page 31 5-4A For personal safety and ease of cutting, the correct position for vettical bucking is essential (Figure 5-4A). VERTICAL CUTTING: Hold the saw firmly with both hands and keep the saw to the right of your body while cutting. Keep the left arm as straight as possible. Keep weight on both feet.
- Page 32 6 - BAR / CHAIN MAINTENANCE - ENTRETIEN DU GUIDE-CHAINE ET DE LA CHAINE - MANTENIMIENTO DE LA BARRA / CADENA 6-1. GUIDE BAR MAINTENANCE WARNING Ensure that the power cord is disconnected before performing any maintenance on your saw. Proper maintensnce of the guide...
- Page 33 BAR G ROOVES - Bar g rooves (or rails w hich support carry the chain) should be cleaned ifthe saw has b een heavily used orifthe saw chain appears dirty. Rails should always cleaned every time t he s aw chain isremoved. OIL PASSAGES -Oil passages atbar p ad s hould be cleaned...
- Page 34 Alow-kickback saw chain should always be used in conjunction with other kickback protection devices such as the Hand Guard furnished with your unit. Always use a replacement saw chain designed as "low-kickback" or a saw chain which meets the low-kickback per- formance.
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Page 35: Warning / Caution
STRETCH. This is normal. When it is no longer possible to obtain correct chain tension adjustment, a link will have to be removed to shorten the chain. See your McCulloch Authorized Service Center to have this repair performed. WARNING / CAUTION Never have more than 3 links removed from a loop of chain this could cause damage to the sprocket. -
Page 36: Entretien
7- PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE- ENTRETIEN PREVENTIF INSTRUCCIONE8 DE MANTENIMIENTO 7-1. PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE WARNINGe 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. - Page 37 Service Apr_s-Vente McCulloch dont le num_ro _ appel gratuit se trouve au dos de ce manuel. Ne pas essayer de faire la r_para6on soi-m6me. Aucune piece interne n'est r_parable par I'op_rateur. No es necesaria la lubricaci6n del motor.
- Page 38 JNIcCULLI3CHo For p roblems orquestions, DO NOT retum thisproduct tothestore. Contact your CustomerSemceAgent. En cas deproblemes oupour des questions, NE PAS retoumer c eproduit aupoint d evente. S 'adresser auprepose duSenrice a laclientele e ncomposant. Para problemas opreguntas, NO devolver este producto a latienda Contacte asuAgente d eSenricio alCliente.