McCulloch MCC3516F Safety Precautions Assembly Instructions, Introduction, Assembly Requirements

2 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

3 - ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

THE PUSH (PINCH-KICKBACK) AND PULL

REACTIONS (Figure 2-5B)

A = Pull

B = Solid objects

C = Push

A

B

B

C

2-5B

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.

Tip contact in some cases may cause a lightening-fast reverse reaction, kicking the guide bar up and back toward the operator.

PINCHING the saw chain along the BOTTOM of the guide bar may PULL the saw forward, away from the operator. (See Fig. 2-5B “A”)

PINCHING the saw chain along the TOP of the guide bar may PUSH the guide bar rapidly back toward the operator (See Fig. 2-5B “C”).

Any of these reactions may cause you to lose control of the saw, which could result in serious personal injury.

3-1. INTRODUCTION

This unit is designed for occasional homeowner use and should not be used for commercial purposes or subjected to heavy continuous use.

Your new chain saw can be used for a variety of projects such as cutting firewood, making fence posts, felling small trees, limbing, pruning at ground level, and light carpentry. Cut only wood or wood products with your saw.

3-2. ASSEMBLY REQUIREMENTS

Your new chain saw will require adjustment of chain and fill- ing 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 recom- mended for your model.

3-3. GUIDE BAR / SAW CHAIN INSTALLA-

TION

CAUTION

C

B

A

3-3A

C

D

2-6. INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS

Disconnect the chain saw from power souce before check- ing or adjusting the chain saw tension.

TO INSTALL GUIDE BAR & SAW CHAIN:

3-3B

Read User Manual.

Wear head, eye and hearing protection

Wear gloves to protect your hands

Wear safety boots to protect against electric shock

To reduce risk of electric shock, do not expose unit to water or operate unit on wet ground.

Use of these personal safety items is highly recommended to reduce the risk of accidental injury.

These instructions are for replacing a bar. The unit is fully assembled when shipped.

NOTE : Always wear heavy gloves when handling the saw chain.

1.Place power unit on flat surface.

2.Loosen knob (B) slightly by turning knob counter- clockwise and then turn the chain tension ring (C) counter-clockwise to relief chain tension. To remove the sprocket cover (A), turn knob (B) counter-clock- wise. (Fig. 3-3A)

3.Remove saw chain form around the guide bar and the sprocket. Slide the guide bar, with tension plate (D) attached, from the unit. (Fig. 3-3B)

4.Remove screw (C) from the tension plate (D) to remove it from the old bar and attach it to the new bar. (Fig. 3-3B)

5.Spread the chain out with the cutting edges (E) of the chain pointing in the DIRECTION OF ROTATION. (Fig. 3-3C)

6.To fit the chain links into the groove on the guide bar, turn the tension plate (D) counter-clockwise to the end. Install the chain and bar on the power unit, turn the tension plate (D) clockwise and then put the side cover (A) on. (Fig. 3-3D)

7.Turn the knob clockwise, adjust the chain tension ring

(F) and then tighten the knob. After running the chain saw for one(1) hour - retension the chain, if needed, based on figure 3-4A.

E

3-3C

A

F

3-3D

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