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- Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Please read these instructions carefully and make sure you understand them before using this unit. Retain these instructions for future reference. 115164026 Rev. 1 7/15/09 BRW...
- Page 2 IDENTIFICATION (WHAT IS WHAT?) Chain Front Hand Guard Adjustment Tool (Bar Tool) Chain Muffler Bar Oil Fill Cap Bumper spike Starter Housing Cylinder Cover Throttle Lockout Rear Handle Throttle Clutch Cover Bar Nuts Trigger IDENTIFICATION OF SYMBOLS WARNING! This chain saw can be dangerous! Care- less or improper use can cause serious or even fatal injury.
- Page 3 IDENTIFICATION OF SYMBOLS Starting Reminder Move ON/STOP switch to the ON position. Slowly press primer bulb 6 times. Pull choke/fast idle lever out to the full extent (to the FULL CHOKE posi- tion). SAFETY RULES WARNING Always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it can- not contact spark plug to prevent accidental starting when setting up, transporting, ad- justing or making repairs except carburetor...
- Page 4 with any object while starting the engine. Never try to start the saw when the guide bar is in a cut. S Do not put pressure on the saw at the end of the cut. Applying pressure can cause you to lose control of the chain saw when the cut is completed and may cause serious personal injury.
- Page 5 ground; store fuel in a cool, dry, well venti- lated place; and use an approved, marked container for all fuel purposes. Wipe up all fuel spills before starting saw. S Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) from fuel- ing site before starting engine. S Turn the engine off and let saw cool in a non-combustible area, not on dry leaves, straw, paper, etc.
- Page 6 Elbow locked Thumb on underside of handlebar S Keep a good, firm grip on the saw with both hands when the engine is running and don’t let go. A firm grip will help you reduce kick- back and maintain control of the saw. Keep the fingers of your left hand encircling and your left thumb under the front handlebar.
- Page 7 ASSEMBLY Protective gloves (not provided) should be worn during assembly. ATTACHING THE BUMPER SPIKE The bumper spike may be used as a pivot when making a cut. 1. Loosen and remove the bar nuts and the clutch cover from the saw. 2.
- Page 8 Clutch Cover Adjusting Pin Lower Hole Guide Bar 12. Install bar nuts and finger tighten only. Once the chain is tensioned, you will need to tighten bar nuts. CHAIN TENSION (Including units with chain already installed) WARNING : Wear protective gloves when handling chain.
- Page 9 engine oil designed to be mixed at a ratio of 40:1. A 40:1 ratio is obtained by mixing 0,125 liter of oil with 5 liters of unleaded gasoline. DO NOT USE automotive or boat oil. These oils will cause engine damage. When mixing fuel follow the instructions printed on the container.
- Page 10 flooded engine) The engine may be flooded with too much fuel if it has not started after 10 pulls. Flooded engines can be cleared of excess fuel by pushing the choke/fast idle lever in completely (to the OFF CHOKE position) and then following the warm engine starting procedure listed above.
- Page 11 fall in a particular direction include: S The wind direction and speed. S The lean of the tree. The lean of a tree might not be apparent due to uneven or sloping terrain. Use a plumb or level to de- termine the direction of tree lean.
- Page 12 with the saw against the log. When overcut- ting use light downward pressure. 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.
- Page 13 the bottom of the limb. S Next make a 2nd cut all the way through the limb. Then cut a third overcut leaving a 3 to 5 cm collar from the trunk of the tree. SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING : Improper maintenance could result in serious engine damage or in se- rious injury.
- Page 14 the guide bar is bent or cracked, or when excess heating or burring of the rails occurs. If replacement is necessary, use only the guide bar specified for your saw in the repair parts list or on the decal located on the chain saw. SPARK PLUG The spark plug should be replaced each year to ensure the engine starts easier and...
- Page 15 Corner Wrong WARNING : Maintain the proper hook angle according to the manufacturer’s specifi- cations for the chain you are using. Improper hook angle will increase the chance of kick- back which can result in serious injury. 4. Check and lower depth gauges. Depth Gauge Tool File Depth Gauge...
- Page 16 We, Husqvarna AB, SE- -561 82 Huskvarna, Sweden, Tel: +46- -36- -146000, as authorised representative in the Community, declare that the chain saw model McCulloch Mac 838 SAS-AV from serial numbers 2009- -031(N or D)00001 and onwards (the year is clearly stated on the rating plate, followed by the serial number), comply with the requirements of the COUNCIL’S DIRECTIVES:...
- Page 17 TECHNICAL DATA SHEET Engine Mac 838 Cylinder volume, cm Stroke, mm Idle speed, rpm 3000 Recommended max. speed, unloaded, rpm 12000 Power, kW Ignition system Manufacturer Walbro Type of ignition system Inductive Spark plug Champion Electrode gap, mm Fuel and lubrication system...
- Page 20 Husqvarna AB SE- -561 82 Huskvarna Sweden Visit our website at www.mcculloch- - europe.com...