Both of the operator ′ s hands must be used to operate the chain saw. Regular cleaning is required. Never operate a chain saw holding it with one hand only. Visual check. Contact of the guide bar tip with any object must be avoided.
Symbols in the operator’s manual: ....... 6 CONTENTS Contents ............... 7 INTRODUCTION Dear Customer, ............ 8 What is what on the chain saw? ......8 GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Before using a new chain saw ......9 Important .............. 9 Always use common sense ........10 Personal protective equipment ......
INTRODUCTION Dear Customer, What is what on the chain saw? Thank you for choosing a McCulloch product. You are thereby part of a story that started long ago, when the Decompression valve (CS 450 Elite) McCulloch Corporation started its manufacturing of Cylinder cover engines during World War II.
Therefore remove the spark plug cap Stopping. when the machine is not under close supervision. • Do not use the chain saw until sufficient chain oil has reached the chain. See instructions under the heading Important Lubricating cutting equipment. •...
We will willingly be of service and provide you with advice heading Checking, maintaining and as well as help you to use your chain saw both efficiently servicing chain saw safety equipment. If and safely. Attend a training course in chain saw usage if your machine does not pass all the possible.
You should also maintain a firm grip of the chain saw handles while working. If you do and Vibration damping system experience a kickback, your hand may never leave the...
• Chain oil hole and hole for chain tensioner. The bar properly maintained! A poorly lubricated chain is must be matched to the chain saw design. more likely to break and lead to increased wear on the Saw chain bar, chain and drive sprocket.
File all the teeth on one side first, then turn the chain saw over and file the The more you use a chain the longer it becomes. It is teeth on the other side.
Replace if wear is excessive. Replace the drive sprocket whenever you replace the chain. As a chain saw manufacturer we have developed an optimal chain oil which, with its vegetable oil base, is also Checking wear on cutting equipment biodegradable.
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Machine′ ′ ′ ′ s safety equipment. Use the recommended protective equipment and check its condition. See instructions under the heading General working instructions. Check that all the chain saw safety features are working. See instructions under the headings General working instructions and General safety precautions.
ASSEMBLY Fitting the bar and chain WARNING! Switch off the engine before carrying out any checks or maintenance. The stop switch automatically returns to the start position. In order to prevent unintentional starting, the spark plug cap must be removed from the spark plug when assembling, checking and/or performing maintenance.
FUEL HANDLING Fuel Petrol, litre Two-stroke oil, litre Note! The machine is equipped with a two-stroke engine 2% (1:50) 3% (1:33) and must always be run using a mixture of petrol and two- 0,10 0,15 stroke oil. It is important to accurately measure the amount of oil to be mixed to ensure that the correct 0,20 0,30...
Transport and storage WARNING! Taking the following • Always store the chain saw and fuel so that there is no precautions, will lessen the risk of fire: risk of leakages or fumes coming into contact with sparks or naked flames from electrical equipment, Do not smoke and do not place any hot electric motors, relays/switches, boilers and the like.
Starting Push down the red choke control, 4: This inactivates The chain brake must be engaged when the chain saw is the choke, which is not needed when starting a warm started. Activate the brake by moving the front hand guard chain saw.
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• Never start a chain saw unless the bar, chain and all covers are fitted correctly. See instructions under the heading Assembly. Without a bar and chain attached to the chain saw the clutch can come loose and cause serious injury.
firmly and that there is nothing CAUTION! Follow the instructions above, but do not use a in the way that might make you trip or lose your chain saw in a situation where you cannot call for help in balance. case of an accident.
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IMPORTANT! If the chain jams in the cut: stop the towards the tree and the front edge of the chain saw engine! Do not try to pull the chain saw free. If you do body rests naturally on the trunk when cutting. Cutting...
WORKING TECHNIQUES The log is lying on the ground. There is little risk of the Another very important factor, which does not affect the chain jamming or the object splitting. However there is a felling direction but does affect your safety, is to make sure risk that the chain will touch the ground when you finish the tree has no damaged or dead branches that might the cut.
The word kickback is used to describe the sudden saw. reaction that causes the chain saw and bar to jump off an object when the upper quadrant of the tip of the bar, There are methods for felling trees with a diameter larger known as the kickback zone, touches an object.
When the bar hits the stump the brake should be activated. (47) Checking the brake trigger Place the chain saw on firm ground and start it. Make sure the chain does not touch the ground or any other object. See the instructions under the heading Start and stop.
Never • Start the chain saw and apply full throttle. Release the use a muffler if the spark arrestor mesh is missing or throttle control and check that the chain stops and defective.
MAINTENANCE before taking any further action. If the spark plug is dirty, clean it and check that the electrode gap is 0,5 mm. The spark plug should be replaced after about a month in operation or earlier if necessary. (46) Note! Always use the recommended spark plug type! Use of the wrong spark plug can damage the piston/cylinder.
MAINTENANCE Maintenance schedule The following is a list of the maintenance that must be performed on the machine. Most of the items are described in the Maintenance section. Daily maintenance Weekly maintenance Monthly maintenance Check the brake band on the chain Check the starter, the starter cord brake for wear.
0,24 0,30 Type of oil pump Automatic Automatic Weight Chain saw without bar or chain, empty tanks, kg Noise emissions (see note 1) Sound power level, measured dB(A) Sound power level, guaranteed L dB(A) Sound levels (see note 2) Equivalent sound pressure level at the operator’s ear,...
Husqvarna AB , SE-561 82 Huskvarna, Sweden, tel: +46-36-146500, declares under sole responsibility that the chain saws for forest service McCulloch CS 410 Elite and CS 450 Elite from 2011’s serial numbers and onwards (the year is clearly stated in plain text on the type plate with subsequent serial number), are in conformity with the requirements of the COUNCIL’S DIRECTIVES:...