2 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
THE PUSH |
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REACTIONS (Figure | 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. TOOLS FOR ASSEMBLY (YOUR SAW
WAS ASSEMBLED AT THE FACTORY) You will need these tools to assemble your chain saw:
1. Combination
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C
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
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
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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. Heavy duty work gloves (user supplied).
3-2. ASSEMBLY REQUIREMENTS
Your new chain saw will require adjustment of chain, filling |
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the fuel tank with correct fuel mixture and filling the oil tank |
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with lubricating oil before the unit is ready for operation. | |
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DO NOT start saw engine until unit is properly prepared. |
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Read the entire user manual before attempting to operate | C |
your unit. Pay particular attention to all safety precautions. |
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Your user manual is both a reference guide and handbook | B |
provided to furnish you with general information to assem- |
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ble, operate and maintain your saw. |
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COVER INSTALLATION |
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WARNING | |
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Always wear protective gloves when handling chain. |
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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
TO INSTALL GUIDE BAR:
CAUTIOND
To ensure the bar and chain receive oil, ONLY USE THE ORIGINAL STYLE BAR with the oil passage hole (A) as illustrated above (Figure
1.Make sure the CHAIN BRAKE® lever is pulled back into the DISENGAGED position (Figure
2.Remove the bar retaining nuts (B). Remove clutch cover (C) by pulling straight out, some force may be required. (Figure
NOTE: Discard the two plastic washers. They are only used for shipping the chain saw.
3. Using a screwdriver or the wrench supplied in the |
user’s kit or in the upper half of the carrying case. Turn |
the adjustment screw (D) COUNTERCLOCKWISE |
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Read User Manual.
Use of these personal safety items is highly recommended to reduce the risk of accidental injury.
until the TANG (E) (projecting prong) is to the end of |
its travel (Figure |
4. Place the slotted end of the guide bar over the bar bolt |
(F). Slide guide bar behind clutch drum (G) until the |
Wear head, eye and hearing protection.
Wear gloves to protect your hands.
Wear safety boots to protect against electric shock.
guide bar stops (Figure |
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