McCulloch EBC1840DK user manual RED Warning, Assembly Instructions

2 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

THE PUSH (PINCH-KICKBACK) AND PULL	2-5. KICKBACK SAFETY LABELS
REACTIONS (Figure 2-4B)	Your McCulloch Chain Saw is provided with a safety label
A = Pull	located on the chain brake lever. This label, along with the
B = Solid objects	safety instructions on these pages, should be carefully read
C = Push	before attempting to operate this unit.

3 - ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

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

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B

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C

2-4B

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 lightning-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. PINCHING the saw chain along the TOP of the guide bar may PUSH the guide bar rapidly back toward the operator. Any of these reactions may cause you to lose control of the saw, which could result in serious personal injury.

WARNING

The engine exhaust from this product contains chemi- cals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

2-6. INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS

HOW TO READ SYMBOLS AND COLORS:

RED WARNING

Used to warn that an unsafe procedure should not be per- formed.

GREEN RECOMMENDED

Recommended cutting procedures.

WARNING (Figure 2-5A)

1.Worst-case computed kickback angle.

2.Beware of kickback.

3.Do not attempt to hold saw with one hand.

4.Avoid bar nose contact.

RECOMMENDED

5.Hold saw properly with both hands.

2-5A

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, filling the fuel tank with correct fuel mixture and filling the oil tank with lubricating oil before the unit is ready for operation.

WARNING

DO NOT start saw engine until unit is properly prepared.

Read the entire user manual before attempting to operate your unit. Pay particular attention to all safety precautions. Your user manual is both a reference guide and handbook provided to furnish you with general information to assem- ble, operate and maintain your saw.

3-3. GUIDE BAR / SAW CHAIN / CLUTCH COVER INSTALLATION

WARNING

Always wear protective gloves when handling chain.

1.	Place power unit on flat surface.
2.	Make sure the CHAIN BRAKE® lever is pulled back
	into the DISENGAGED position. (Fig. 3-3A)
3.	Loosen button (C) slightly by turning knob counter-
	clockwise and then turn the chain tension ring (B)
	counter-clockwise to relief chain tension. (Fig. 3-3B)
4.	To remove the sprocket cover (A), turn button (B)
	counter-clockwise. (Fig. 3-3B)
5.	Remove saw chain from around the guide bar and the
	sprocket. Slide the guide bar, from the unit.
6.	Place the slotted end of the guide bar over the bar bolt
	(D). Slide guide bar behind clutch drum (E) until the

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B

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E

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Read User Manual.

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

guide bar stops. (Fig. 3-3C)

7. Spread the chain out with the cutting edges (F) of the

chain pointing in the DIRECTION OF ROTATION (Fig.

3-3D).

3-3D

Wear head, eye and hearing protection.

Wear gloves to protect your hands.

Wear safety boots to protect against electric shock.

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8.	Slip the chain around the sprocket (G) behind the
	clutch (H). Make sure the links fit between the sprock-
	et teeth. (Fig. 3-3E)
9.	Guide the drive links into the groove (I) and around the
	end of the bar. (Fig. 3-3E)

NOTE: The saw chain may droop slightly on the lower part of bar. This is normal.

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I

H

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