McCulloch MS4016PAVCC, MS4018PAVCC user manual Introduction, Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION

PLEASE READ

Dear Customer,

Thank you for purchasing a McCulloch product. With prop- er operation and maintenance, it will provide you with years of service.

In order to make the best use of your investment, be CER- TAIN to familiarize yourself with the contents of the ENTIRE user manual before attempting to operate and maintain your unit.

Be sure to carefully follow the step-by-step instructions in this manual to start, operate and maintain your new prod- uct.

In the manual there will be the following call-outs: NOTE:, WARNING / CAUTION and WARRANTY.

A NOTE: is used to convey additional information, to high- light a particular explanation, or to expand a step descrip- tion.

A WARNING or CAUTION identifies a procedure which, if not undertaken or if improperly done, can result in serious personal injury and/or damage to the unit.

The (WARRANTY SYMBOL) serves notice that unless instructions or procedures are followed, any damage caused will void the warranty and repairs will be at owner’s expense.

Pay particular attention to the safety precautions. They are written for your protection and contain important informa- tion you must know to safely operate your chain saw.

FOR WARRANTY OR SERVICE CONTACT THE NEAREST AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER - LOCATE YOUR NEAR- EST SERVICE CENTER BY CALLING THE TOLL FREE NUMBER IN THIS MANUAL.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 GENERAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

1-1. General Identification

1-2. Safety Features

2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

2-1. Kickback Safety Precautions

2-2. Other Safety Precautions

2-3. General Safety Precautions for chain saw users

2-4. More About Kickback

2-5. Kickback safety Labels

2-6. International Symbols

3 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

3-1. Tools for Assembly
3-2. Assembly Requirements
3-3. Guide Bar / Saw Chain / Clutch Cover Installation
3-4. Saw Chain Tension Adjustment
3-5. CHAIN BRAKE® Mechanical Test
4 FUEL AND LUBRICATION		9
4-1. Fuel
4-2.	Mixing Fuel
4-3.	Fuel and Lubrication Symbols
	Fuel Mixing Table
4-4.	Recommended Fuels
4-5.	Chain and Bar Lubrication

5 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

5-1. Engine Pre-Start Checks

5-2. To Start Engine

5-3. Re-Starting a Warm Engine

5-4. To Stop Engine

5-5. CHAIN BRAKE® Operational Test

5-6. Saw Chain / Bar Lubrication

5-7. Automatic Oiler

6 GENERAL CUTTING INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

6-1. Felling

6-2. Limbing

6-3. Bucking

6-4. Bucking Using a Sawhorse

7 MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

7-1. Preventive Maintenance

7-2. Air Filter

7-3. Fuel Filter

7-4. Spark Arrester Screen

7-5. Spark Plug

7-6. Carburetor Adjustment

7-7. Storing a Chain Saw

7-8. Removing a Unit From Storage

8 BAR / CHAIN MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

	8-1.	Guide Bar Maintenance
	8-2.	Chain Maintenance
	8-3.	Chain Replacement Information
9	TROUBLESHOOTING THE ENGINE		.19
10	PART LIST		.62

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