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Dear Customer, Thank you for purchasing a McCulloch product. With proper operation and maintenance, it will provide you with years of service. In order to make the best use of your investment, be CERTAIN to familiarize yourself with the contents of the ENTIRE user manual before attempting to operate and maintain your unit.
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1 - GENERAL INFORMATION - GENERALITES INFORMACION GENERAL Input ........120V~, 60Hz, 8Amp Output .
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1 - GENERAL INFORMATION - RENSEIGNMENTS GENERAUX - INFORMACION GENERAL 1. Saw Chain 1. Chaîne 1. Cadena para cortar 2. Guide Bar 2. Guide-chaîne 2. Guia de Barra 3. Front Handle 3. Poignée avant 3. Maneral Frontal 4. Sujetador de Maneral 4.
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1-2. SAFETY FEATURES Numbers preceding the descriptions correspond with the numbers on preceding page to help you locate the safety feature. 1 LOW-KICKBACK CHAIN helps significantly reduce kickback, or the intensity of kickback, due to specially designed depth gauges and Guard links. LOCK / OFF BUTTON prevents accidental acceleration of the saw motor.
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(ANSI B175.1-1991, Annex C) (CAN3-Z62.1-M85 FEB85, Appendices A, B) Su Sierra de Cadena McCulloch esta proveída con una etiqueta de seguridad localizado en la manija del . Esta etiqueta, junto con las instrucciones de seguridad en estas páginas, deberán ser leídas antes GUARDAMANOS de intentar operar estas unidades.
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2-1A WARNING RECOMMENDED (Figure 2-1A) 1. Beware of kick back. 4. Hold Saw properly with both hands. 2. Do not attempt to hold saw with one hand. 3. Avoid bar nose contact. WARNING DANGER! BEWARE OF KICKBACK! Kickback can lead to dangerous loss of control of the chain saw and result in serious or fatal injury to the saw oper- ator or to anyone standing close by.
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2-2A 2-2B BEWARE OF: ROTATIONAL KICKBACK THE PUSH (PINCH KICKBACK) (Figure 2-2A) AND PULL REACTIONS (Figure 2-2B) A = Kickback path A = Pull B = Kickback reaction zone B = Solid objects C = Push 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.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING When using an electric chain saw, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, elec- tric shock, and injury to persons, including the following: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS 1. Double insulated - No Serviceable Parts Inside. 2.
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6. CONSIDER THE WORK AREA ENVIRONMENT: Use extreme caution when cutting small sized brush and sapling, as slender material may catch the saw chain and be whipped toward you or pull you off balance. Do not operate a chain saw in a tree unless you are specifically trained to do so. When cutting a limb that is under ten- sion, be alert for spring back so that you will not be struck when the tension in the wood fibers is released.
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13. STAY ALERT: Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do not operate the chain saw when you are tired. Keep all parts of your body away from the saw chain when the motor is operating. Before you start the saw, make sure the saw chain is not contacting anything.
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18. CARRYING THE SAW: Carry the saw by the front handle with the saw stopped. Keep your finger off the switch, and make sure that the guide bar and saw chain are to the rear. 19. GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK: WARNING: Kickback may occur when the nose or tip of the guide bar touches an object, or when the wood closes in and pinches the saw chain in the cut.
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G. Use only replacement bars and chains specified by the manufacturer or the equivalent. H. There are no other replacement components for achieving kickback protection in accordance with CSA Z62.3. 20. POWER SUPPLY: Connect the chain saw to correct voltage; be sure that the voltage supplied is the same as that specified on the nameplate of the tool.
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31. EXAMINE THE ELECTRICAL SWITCHES. Do not use the chain saw if the switches do not properly turn on and off. Do not attempt to make any repairs to the electric switches. Take your saw to a McCulloch Authorized Service Center.
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N'UTILISER AUCUN AUTRE ACCESSOIRE OU ACCESSOIRE DE COUPE. Utilisez exclusivement les accessoires et pièces de rechange McCulloch, qui ont été spécifiquement concus pour des performanc- es et pour une sécurité optimales lors de l'utilisation de nos produits. Faute de quoi, vous risquez d'obtenir des performances réduites, voire de vous mettre en danger.
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2-3A 2-3B 2-3C 2-3D 6. Before starting pole saw, make sure chain is not touching anything. 7. Keep all parts of body away from chain when saw is running. 8. Do not force chain saw while cutting. Apply light pressure. It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was intended.
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15. Do not use the pole saw to cut limbs larger in diameter than 4” (10 cm) in diameter. (See Fig. 2-3B) 16. Keep other persons away from cutting end of pole saw and at a safe distance from work area. (See Fig. 2-3C) 17.
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3 - ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS - INSTRUCTIONS POUR MONTAGE INSTRUCCIONES DE ENSEMBLADO 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 such as cutting firewood, making fence posts, felling small trees, limbing, pruning at ground level, and light carpentry.
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3-4. GUIDE BAR / SAW CHAIN Guide Bar Bolts REPLACEMENT INSTALLATION Boulons du guide-chaîne Tornillos de la Barra Guia WARNING Whenever handling the saw chain, wear work gloves for pro- tection against sharp cutting edges. 1. Remove bar nuts, push bar bolts in and slide sprocket sup- Saw Chain port down.
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3-5A 3-5B 3-5. SAW CHAIN TENSION ADJUSTMENT Proper tension of the saw chain is extremely important and must be checked before starting, as well as during, any cutting operation. Taking the time to make needed adjustments to the saw chain will result in improved cutting per- formance and prolonged chain life.
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3-5C 3-6A 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.
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UNLOCK LOCK DÉVERROUILLEZ SERRURE ABRA BLOQUEO 3-7A 3-7. ADJUSTING POLE LENGTH The pole saw has a telescoping pole assembly that will extend from 57 inches (fully retracted) to 96 inches (fully extended). A threaded compression coupling is used to hold the pole in position at any extended length. To extend the pole, loosen coupling by turning coupling nut counterclockwise as shown in Fig.
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Grip Area Zone de Poignée Área del Apretón Lock-Off Switch Gâchette de Contact Fijador del Interruptor Trigger Switch Interrupteur de Gachette Interruptor de Gatillo 3-9A 3-9B 3-9. CUTTING WITH THE POLE SAW Connect saw to extension cord. Connect extension cord to power supply. Use both hands to grip pole saw.
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3-10. 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. 3-11. SELECTING PROPER EXTENSION CORD YOUR SAW MODEL Minimum Gauge Wire...
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4 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS - FUNCTIONMENT - INSTRUCCIONES DE OPERACION 4-1B 4-1A 4-1. TO START SAW PLEASE READ ALL WARNINGS. Make sure oil reservoir is full. WARNING Ensure the extension cord is of the proper size and type for your saw. 3.
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4-1C 4-4A 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.
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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 overheat- ing.
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CAUTION A cord that is hot to the touch is overloaded. 1. When using the appliance, an extension cord of adequate 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, STW-A, STOW-A, SJW-A, SJOW-A, SJTOW-A, STJW, or SJTW.
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WARNING Your double insulated appliance has no serviceable parts inside. Do not attempt to repair it yourself. For service infor- mation, contact the McCulloch Product Service Department toll-free number listed on the back cover of this manual. CONSERVER CES INSTRUCTIONS...
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5 - GENERAL CUTTING INSTRUCTIONS - INSTRUCCIONES POUR LA COUPE - INSTRUCCIONES DE CORTADO GENERALES 5-1.TRIMMING A TREE (PRUNING) WARNING Avoid kickback. Kickback can result in severe injury or death. See Kickback, page 6, to avoid risk of kickback. Do not operate pole saw while in a tree, on a ladder or any other unsta- 6”...
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5-2. FELLING Felling is the term for cutting down a tree. Small trees up to 6-7” (15- 18cm) in diameter are usually cut in a single cut. Larger trees require notch cuts. Notch cuts determine the direction the tree will fall. FELLING A TREE: WARNING A retreat path (A) should be planned and cleared as necessary...
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WARNING Do 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 a tree if there is a danger of striking utility wires; notify the utility company before making any cuts.
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5-2D 5-2C Never saw completely through the trunk. Always leave a hinge. The hinge guides the tree. If the trunk is completely cut through, control over the felling direction is lost. Insert a wedge or felling lever in the cut well before the tree becomes unstable and starts to move. This will prevent the guide bar from binding in the felling cut if you have misjudged the falling direction.
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5-3B 5-3A WARNING As the felling cut gets close to the hinge, the tree should begin to fall. When tree begins to fall, remove saw from cut, stop engine, put chain saw down, and leave area along retreat path (Figure 5-2A). 5-3.
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5-4A 5-4B 5-4. BUCKING Bucking is cutting a fallen log into lengths. Make sure you have a good footing and stand uphill of the log when cut- ting on sloping ground. If possible, the log should be supported so that the end to be cut off is not resting on the ground.
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5-5A 5-5. BUCKING USING A SAWHORSE For personal safety and ease of cutting, the correct position for vertical bucking is essential (Figure 5-5A). VERTICAL CUTTING: A. Hold the saw firmly with both hands and keep the saw to the right of your body while cutting. B Keep the left arm as straight as possible.
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6 - BAR / CHAIN MAINTENANCE - ENTRETIEN DU GUIDE-CHAINE ET DE LA CHAINE - MANTENIMIENTO DE LA BARRA / CADENA 6-1. GUIDE BAR MAINTENANCE WARNING Ensure that the power cord is disconnected before performing any maintenance on your saw. Proper maintenance of the guide bar, as explained in this section, is essential to keep your saw in good working order.
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BAR GROOVES - Bar grooves (or rails which support and carry the chain) should be cleaned if the saw has been heavily used or if the saw chain appears dirty. Rails should always be cleaned every time the saw chain is removed. OIL PASSAGES - Oil passages at bar pad should be cleaned to ensure proper lubrication of the bar and chain dur- ing operation.
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A low-kickback saw chain should always be used in conjunction with other kickback protection devices such as the Hand Guard furnished with your unit. Always use a replacement saw chain designed as “low-kickback” or a saw chain which meets the low-kickback per- formance.
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STRETCH. This is normal. When it is no longer possible to obtain correct chain tension adjustment, a link will have to be removed to shorten the chain. See your McCulloch Authorized Service Center to have this repair performed. WARNING / CAUTION Never have more than 3 links removed from a loop of chain this could cause damage to the sprocket.
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7- PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE - ENTRETIEN PREVENTIF - INSTRUCCIONES DE MANTENIMIENTO 7-1. PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE WARNING SERVICING A DOUBLE INSULATED APPLIANCE In this double insulated appliance, 2 systems of insulation, instead of grounding, are provided. No grounding means is provided on a double insulated appliance, nor should a means for grounding be added to the appliance. No serv- iceable parts are inside.
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été déclenché. Si la tronçonneuse ne fonctionne toujours pas, contacter le Service Après-Vente McCulloch dont le numéro à appel gratuit se trouve au dos de ce manuel. Ne pas essayer de faire la réparation soi-même. Aucune pièce interne n’est réparable par l’opérateur.
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STOP ARRÊT For problems or questions, DO NOT return this product to the store. Contact your ALTO Customer Service Agent . En cas de problèmes ou pour des questions, NE PAS retourner ce produit au point de vente. S'adresser au préposé du Service à la clientèle en composant. Para problemas o preguntas, NO devolver este producto a la tienda Contacte a su Agente de Servicio al Cliente.