McCulloch M3616 Chainsaw User Manual


 
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IDENTIFICA TION OF SYMBOLS
Move ON/STOP switch to
the ON position.
Slowly press primer bulb
6times.
Pull the starter rope
sharply 5 t im es with your
right hand.
Pull the starter rope sharply
with your right hand until
the engine starts.
Pull choke/fast idle lever
out to the full extent (to
the FULL CHOKE posi-
tion).
Push the choke/fast idle
lever in to the H ALF
CHOKE position.
Starting Reminder
SAFETY RULES
WARNING: Always disconnect
spark plugwire andplace wirewhere itcan-
notcontact spark plugtopreventaccidental
starting w hen setting up, transporting, ad-
justing or making repairs except carburetor
adjustments.
Becauseachainsaw isa high-speedwood-
cutting tool,specialsafety precautions must
be observed to reduce therisk ofaccidents.
Careless or improper use of this tool can
cause serious injury.
PLAN AHEAD
S Read this manual carefully until you com-
pletely understand and can follow all safety
rules, pr ecautions, and operating instruc-
tions before attempting to use the unit.
S Restricttheuseofyoursawto adultusers
who understand and can follow safety
rules, precautions, and operating instruc-
tions found in this manual.
Snug
Fitting
Clothing
Safety
Shoes
Safety Chaps
Heavy Duty
Gloves
Eye
Protection
Hearing
Protection
Safety Hat
S Wearprotective gear. A lways use steel-toed
safety footwear with no n-slip soles; snug-fit-
ting clothing; heavy-duty , non-slip gloves;
eye protection such as non-fogging, vented
goggles or face screen; an approved safety
hard hat; and sound barriers (ear plugs or
mufflers) t oprotectyourhearing.Securehair
above shoulder length.
S Always use approved hearing protection.
Regular users should have hearing
checkedregularlyas chainsaw noisecan
damage hearing. Long--term exposure to
noise can result inpermanent hear ingim-
pairment.
S Keep allparts ofyourbody away from the
chain when the engine is r unning.
S Keep children, bystanders,and animals a
minimumof10Metersawayfromthework
area. Donotallowotherpeopleoranimals
to be nearthe chain saw when starting or
operating the chain saw.
S Do not handle or operate a c hain saw when
you are fatigued, ill, or upset, or if you have
taken alcohol, drugs, or medication. You
must bei ngood ph ysicalconditionandmen-
tally alert. Chain saw work is strenuous. If
you h ave a ny c ondi tion th atmight b eaggra-
vated by strenuous work, check with your
doctor before ope rating a chain saw.
S Carefullyplanyoursawingoper ationinad-
vance. Donotstartcuttinguntilyouhavea
clearworkarea,securefoot ing,and,ifyou
are felling trees, a plannedretreat path.
OPERATE YOUR SAW SAFELY
WARNING: Long term inhalation of
the engine’s exhaust fumes, chain oil m ist and
dust from sawdust can result in serious per-
sonal injury.
S Do not operate a chain saw with one hand.
Serious injury to the operator , helpers, by-
standers or any combination of these per-
sons may r esultfrom o ne-handed ope ration.
A chainsawis intendedfortwo-handed us e.
S Operatethechainsawonlyinawell-venti-
lated outdoor area.
S Donotoperatesawfromaladderorin atree,
unless you are specifically trained to do so.
S Makesure thechain willnot makecontact
with any object while starting the engine.
Never t ry to start the saw when the guide
bar is in a c ut.