McCulloch MCC1514 user manual Assembly Instructions Operating Instructions

3 - ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

4 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

TO ADJUST SAW CHAIN TENSION:

1.Loosen the bar retaining nuts (D) so they are hand tight. (See Fig. 3-5B)

2.Holding the nose of the bar up, use the screwdriver or scrench if provided in your User’s Kit to turn the guide bar adjustment screw (E) (Fig. 3-5C) clockwise to tighten the chain. Turning the screw COUNTER- CLOCKWISE LOOSENS THE CHAIN on the guide bar.

3.After adjustment and while wearing heavy duty work gloves, move the saw chain back and forth on the guide bar to be sure the chain moves freely and is in proper mesh with sprocket. Do not move chain with bare hands.

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. To decrease tension, turn the adjustment screw counterclockwise slowly. Move the chain back and forth until it moves freely.

4.Holding the nose in upper position, securely tighten the bar retaining nuts (70 inch lbs.)

ABC

3-5A

D

E

3-5C

3-6. OILING CHAIN

To oil chain, press oil cap. Oil will feed onto guide bar and chain. Press oil cap at least once before each cut. Always check oil level before using pole saw. Do not attempt to operate the oiler while cutting with the pole saw.

3-7. FILLING OIL TANK

Using a funnel, fill oil tank with McCulloch Chain, Bar and Sprocket oil. Wipe up any spills. Make sure no dirt gets into the oil tank.

3-8. SELECTING THE PROPER EXTENSION

CORD FOR YOUR SAW MODEL

Minimum Gauge Wire

Saw	Ampere	Volts	Length Power Cord
Model	Rating	AC	25 ft. / 7.5m	50 ft. / 15m	100 ft. /30m
MCC1514	8	120	18 Gauge	16 Gauge	14 Gauge

1.When using the chain saw, an extension cord of ade- quate size must be used for safety and to prevent loss of power and overheating.

2.The extension cord must be specifically intended for outdoor use and marked SW-A, SOW-A, STOW-A, SJW-A, SJOW-A SJTOW-A, SJTW-A, OR SJTW.

4-1. TO START SAW

1. PLEASE READ ALL WARNINGS.

2. Make sure oil reservoir is full.

WARNING

Ensure the extension cord is of the proper size and type for your saw.

3. Plug the cord (A) into the appropriate size extension cord (B). Plug the extension cord into a 110/120 volt AC, 15 AMP receptacle (Figure 4-1A).

WARNING

Make sure the extension cord does not come in contact with the guide bar and saw chain.

4.Grip the saw with both hands, left hand holding the front handle and the right hand holding the rear han- dle. Thumbs and fingers should encircle both handles (Figure 4-1B).

5.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. The LOCK/OFF button is a safety device to avoid accidental starting.

A

B

4-1A

C

4-1C

4-2. TO STOP MOTOR

The saw motor will automatically stop when the trigger is released. The LOCK/OFF button will have to be depressed and the trigger squeezed to restart the motor.

4-3. CHAIN AND BAR LUBRICATION

Always check oil level before using saw. To oil chain, press oil cap. Do not attempt to operate the oiler while cutting with the saw. Oil will feed onto guide bar and chain. Press oil cap at least once before each cut. Check oil level often.

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 overheating. Too little is evidenced by smoke or bar discoloration.

NOTE: The saw chain stretches during use, particularly when it is new, and occasional adjustment will be needed. A new chain requires more frequent adjustment during the break-in period. This is normal. See Section 3-5 for Saw Chain Tension Adjustment instructions.

WARNING / CAUTION

A loose chain can jump off the bar while you are cutting, as well as wear the bar and chain. A chain that is too tight can damage the saw. Either situation, chain too loose or too tight, could cause serious personal injury.

3-5B

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4-1B

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