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Manual de Instrucciones
For Occasional Use Only
WARNING:
Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before
using this product. Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
ADVERTENCIA:
Lea el manual de instrucciones y siga todas las advertencias
e instrucciones de seguridad. El no hacerlo puede resultar en
lesiones graves.
AVERTISSEMENT:
Lire le manuel d'instructions et bien respecter tous les avertisse-
ments et toutes les instructions de sécurité. Tout défaut de le faire
pourrait entraîner des blessures graves.
McCulloch
9335 Harris Corners
Charlotte, NC 28269
Instruction Manual
Manuel d'Instructions
850 Matheson Blvd. West
Mississauga, Ontario L5V 0B4
115377027 Rev. 1
McCulloch
5/1/10 BRW
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Page 1: Instruction Manual
Lire le manuel d’instructions et bien respecter tous les avertisse- ments et toutes les instructions de sécurité. Tout défaut de le faire pourrait entraîner des blessures graves. McCulloch 9335 Harris Corners Charlotte, NC 28269 115377027 Rev. 1 McCulloch 850 Matheson Blvd. West Mississauga, Ontario L5V 0B4 5/1/10 BRW... -
Page 2: Plan Ahead
IDENTIFICATION OF SYMBOLS WARNING! This chain saw can be dangerous! Careless or improper use can cause serious or even fatal injury. Always wear appropriate ear protection, eye protec- tion and head protection. Always use two hands when operating the chain saw. WARNING! ject should be avoided;... -
Page 3: Kickback Warning
S Keep the handles dry, clean, and free of oil or fuel mixture. S Keep fuel and oil caps, screws, and fas- teners securely tightened. S Use only McCulloch accessories and re- placement parts as recommended. HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION S Do not smoke while handling fuel or while operating the saw. -
Page 4: Maintain Control
wood closes in and pinches the moving saw chain in the cut along the top of the guide bar and the saw chain is suddenly stopped. This sudden stopping of the chain results in a reversal of the chain force used to cut wood and causes the saw to move in the opposite direction of the chain rotation. - Page 5 WARNING: The following features are included on your saw to help reduce the hazard of kickback; however, such features will not totally eliminate this danger. As a chain saw user, do not rely only on safety de- vices. You must follow all safety precau- tions, instructions, and maintenance in this manual to help avoid kickback and other forces which can result in serious injury.
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Page 6: Safety Notice
MODEL MC4218AV 530044693 NOTE: If this saw is to be used for com- mercial logging, a chain brake is required and shall not be removed or otherwise dis- abled to comply with Federal OSHA Regula- tions for Commercial Logging. WARNING: The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer,... - Page 7 Inside view of clutch cover Adjustment located on clutch cover 4. Turn the adjusting screw by hand coun- terclockwise until the adjusting pin just touches the stop. This should allow the pin to be near the correct position. 5. Slide guide bar on bar bolts until guide bar stops against clutch drum sprocket.
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Page 8: Operation
Release tip of guide bar, then turn ad- justing screw turn clockwise. Repeat until sag does not exist. Adjusting Screw - - Turn 5. While lifting tip of guide bar, tighten bar nuts securely with the bar tool. Bar Nuts 6. -
Page 9: Fuel Requirements
The THROTTLE LOCK- -OUT must be pressed before you can squeeze the throttle trigger. This feature prevents you from acci- dentally squeezing the trigger. CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER The choke and fast idle are set by pulling the CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER out to the full ex- tent for cold starting or after refueling. -
Page 10: Starting A Warm Engine
switch to the STOP position. To start the engine hold the saw firmly on the ground as illustrated. Make sure the chain is free to turn without contacting any object. Use only 15″ - - 18″ (40 - - 45 cm) of rope per pull. -
Page 11: Operating Tips
The brake is designed to stop the chain if kickback occurs. S The inertia- -activated chain brake is activated if the front hand guard is pushed forward, either manually (by hand) or automatically (by sudden movement). S If the brake is already activated, it is disengaged by pulling the front hand guard back toward the front handle as far as possible. -
Page 12: Important Points
Plan a clear retreat path Direction of Fall FELLING LARGE TREES (6 inches (15 cm) in diameter or larger) The notch method is used to fell large trees. A notch is cut on the side of the tree in the de- sired direction of fall. -
Page 13: Limbing And Pruning
Overcutting Undercutting Undercutting involves cutting on the under- side of the log with top of saw against the log. When undercutting use light upward pres- sure. Hold saw firmly and maintain control. The saw will tend to push back toward you. WARNING: Never turn saw upside down to undercut. -
Page 14: General Recommendations
the cutting techniques described in BUCK- ING WITHOUT A SUPPORT. S Always use an overcut to cut small and free- ly hanging limbs. Undercutting could cause limbs to fall and pinch the saw. PRUNING WARNING: Limit pruning to limbs shoulder height or below. Do not cut if branches are higher than your shoulder. - Page 15 Conditions which require guide bar mainte- nance: S Saw cuts to one side or at an angle. S Saw has to be forced through the cut. S Inadequate supply of oil to bar/chain. Check the condition of guide bar each time chain is sharpened.
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Page 16: Cleaning The Spark Arrest- Ing Screen
ING SCREEN Cleaning is required every 25 hours of op- eration or annually, whichever comes first. 1. Loosen and remove the nut from the ex- haust outlet cover. 2. Remove the exhaust oulet cover. 3. Remove spark arresting screen. Handle screen carefully to prevent damage. -
Page 17: Cooling System
as shown. 80˚ 30˚ Hook Angle 0.025 inch (0.65 mm) Rounded Corner Right Squared Off Too Much Hook Angle Corner Wrong WARNING: Maintain the proper hook angle according to the manufacturer’s specifications for the chain you are using. Im- proper hook angle will increase the chance of kickback which can result in serious injury. -
Page 18: Troubleshooting Table
Under FUELING ENGINE in the OPERA- TION section of this manual, see message labeled IMPORTANT regarding the use of gasohol in your chain saw. Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during stor- age. -
Page 19: Your Warranty Rights And Obligations
McCulloch for this chain saw. This war- ranty does not cover tune- -up, spark plugs, filters, starter ropes, chain sharpening, bars, chains, and other parts which wear and re- quire replacement with reasonable use dur- ing the warranty period. - Page 20 30 days. If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities, you should contact your nearest authorized service center, call McCulloch at 1- -800- -554- -6723, or send e-mail correspondence emission.warranty@ HCOP- -emission.com. WARRANTY COM-...