PN 9096-310102(3) © 2002 McCulloch Motors • Printed in TaiwanUSER MANUAL Gasoline Chain SawsMANUEL DE UTILISATION Tronçonneuses à essenceMANUAL DEL US

10ENGLISH2-3. MORE ABOUT KICKBACKWARNINGDANGER! BEWARE OF KICKBACK!Kickback can lead to dangerous loss of control of the chain saw and result in serio

11ENGLISHKICKBACK may occur when the NOSE or TIP of the guide bar touches an object, or when wood closes in andpinches the saw chain in the cut.Tip co

12ENGWARNING (Figure 2-4A)1. Beware of kickback.2. Do not attempt to hold saw with one hand.3. Avoid bar nose contact.RECOMMENDED4. Hold saw properly

13ENGLISH3-1. TOOLS FOR ASSEMBLYYou will need these tools to assemble your chain saw:1. Combination wrench-screwdriver (contained in your user’ s kit)

143-3A3-3B3-3C3-3D3-3EABCDEFGENGLISHTO INSTALL GUIDE BAR:CAUTIONTo ensure the bar and chain receive oil, ONLY USE THE ORIGINAL STYL E BAR with the oil

15ENGLISHTO INSTALL SAW CHAIN:1. Spread chain out in a loop with cutting edges (A) pointing CL OCKWISE around loop (Figure 3-3F).2. Slip the chain aro

16ENGLISH3-4. SAW CHAIN TENSION ADJUSTMENTProper tension of saw chain is extremely important and must be checked before starting, as well as duringany

173-4BACBENGLISHNOTE: If chain is difficult to rotate on guide bar or if it binds, too much tension has been applied. This requiresminor adjustment as

18ENGLISH3-5. CHAIN BRAKE®MECHANICAL TESTYour chain saw is equipped with a CHAIN BRAKE®that reduces possibility of injury due to kickback. The brakeis

19ENGLISH4-1. FUELUse regular grade unleaded gasoline mixed with McCulloch 40: 1 custom 2-cycle engine oil for best results.Use mixing ratios in Secti

ENGLISHPLEASE READDear Customer,Thank you for purchasing a McCulloch product. With proper operation and maintenance, it will provide you with years of

20ENGLISH4-4. FUEL MIXING TABLE4-5. RECOMMENDED FUELSSome conventional gasolines are being blended with oxygenates such as alcohol or an ether compoun

ENGLISH5-1. ENGINE PRE-START CHECKSWARNINGNever start or operate the saw unless the bar and chain are properly installed.1. Fill the fuel tank (A) wi

22ENGLISH4. L atch throttle advance: depress latch and hold (A) squeeze throttle trigger (B) release trigger and then thelatch (Figure 5 -2E).5 . Pla

23ENGLISH5-3. RE-STARTING A WARM ENGINE1. Make sure the switch is in the ON position.2. Move the choke lever to (HAL F).3. Depress the primer bulb 10

24ENGLISH3. Grasp the rear handle (A) with your right hand (Figure 5 -5 A).4. With your left hand, hold the front handle (B) [ not CHAIN BRAKE®lever (

25ENGLISH5-6. SAW CHAIN / BAR LUBRICATIONAdequate lubrication of the saw chain is essential at all times to minimize friction with the guide bar.Never

26ENGLISH6-1. FELLINGFelling is the term for cutting down a tree. Small trees up to6-7 inches (15 -18 cm) in diameter are usually cut in a singlecut.

27ENGLISHWARNINGDo not cut down a tree during high or changing winds or if there is a danger to property. Consult a tree professional.Do not cut down

28ENGLISHNever saw completely through the trunk. Always leave a hinge. The hinge guides the tree. If the trunk is completelycut through, control over

29ENGLISH6-2. LIMBINGL imbing a tree is the process of removing the branches from a fallen tree. Do not remove supporting limbs (A)until after the log

3TABLE OF CONTENTS - TABLE DES MATIERES - TABLA DE CONTENIDOSENGLISH1 GENERAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41-1. General Identi

30ENGLISH2.L og supported on 1 end: First, cut from bottom(underbuck) 1/3 diameter of log to avoid splintering.Second, cut from above (overbuck) to m

31ENGAll chain saw service, other than items listed here in your user manual maintenanceinstructions, should be performed by your McCulloch Authorized

32ENGLISH7-2. AIR FILTERCAUTIONNever operate saw without the air filter. Dust and dirt will be drawn into engine and damage it. Keep the air filter c

33ENGLISH7-3. FUEL FILTERCAUTIONNever operate your saw without a fuel filter. The fuel filter should be replaced after each 20 hours of use. Drain fue

34FRANCAIS7-4. GRILLE PARE-ETINCELLES (Figure 7-4A)REMARQUE : Une grille pare-étincelles encrassée réduirait fortement la performance du moteur.1.Reti

35ENGLISH7-6. CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENTThe carburetor was pre-set at the factory for optimum performance. If further adjustments are necessary, please tak

36FRANCAIS5 . Verser 1 cuillerée à thé d’ huile 2 temps propre dans la chambre de combustion. Tirer lentement le cordon du lanceurplusieurs fois de ma

37ENGLISH8-1. GUIDE BAR MAINTENANCEFrequent lubrication of the guide bar (railed bar which supports and carries the saw chain) sprocket tip is require

38FRANCAISLUBRIFIER LA ROULETTE:AVERTISSEMENTPorter des gants épais pour toute manipulation de la chaîne ou du guide-chaîne.1.Mettre l’ interrupteur d

39ENGLISHTo help minimize bar wear, the following guide bar maintenance procedures are recommended.BAR WEAR - Turn guide bar frequently at regular int

41 - GENERAL INFORMATION - RENSEIGNMENTS GENERAUX -INFORMACION GENERAL1231467517118416211820101213159191-1. GENERAL IDENTIFICATION - IDENTIFICATION DE

40FRANCAISAVERTISSEMENTNe jamais enlever plus de 3 maillons d’ une chaîne. Cela pourrait endommager la roulette.LUBRIFICATION DE LA CHAINE:S’ assurer

419 - TROUBLESHOOTING THE ENGINEDEPANNAGE DU MOTEURDETECCION y CORRECCION DE FALLAS DEL MOTORCORRECTIVE ACTIONSOLUTIONACCION CORRECTIVAFollow instruct

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5ENGLISH1-2. SAFETY FEATURESNumbers preceding the descriptions correspond with the numbers on preceding page to help you locate the safety feature.2 L

ENGLISHSAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR CHAIN SAW USERS(ANSI B175.1-1991, Annex C, CAN3-Z62.1-M85 FEB85)2-1. KICKBACK SAFETY PRECAUTIONSWARNINGKickback may occu

7ENGLISH3. Make sure that the area in which you are cutting is free from obstructions. Do not let the nose of the guidebar contact a log, branch, or a

ENGLISH5 . DO NOT allow other persons to be near when starting or cutting with the chain saw. Keep bystanders andanimals out of the work area.6. DO NO

9ENGLISH17 . All chain saw service, other than the items listed in the user manual safety and maintenance instructions,should be performed by competen