McCulloch MAC 742 Chainsaw User Manual


 
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IDENTIFICATION OF SYMBOLS
Move ON/STOP switch to
the ON position.
Slowly press primer bulb
6times.
Pull the starter rope
sharply 5 t imes 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 HALF
CHOKE position.
Starting Reminder
SAFETY RULES
WARNING: Always disconnect
spark plugwire andplace wirewhere it can-
notcontact spark plugto preventaccidental
starting when setting up, transporting, ad-
justing or making repairs except carburetor
adjustments.
Because achainsaw is a high-speed wood-
cutting tool,specialsafety precautions must
be observed toreduce the risk 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, precautions, and operating instruc-
tions before attempting to use the unit.
S Restrictthe use ofyour saw to adult users
who understand and c an 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 Wear protective gear. Always use steel-toed
safety footwear with non-slip soles; snug-fit-
ting clothing; heavy-duty, no n-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) to protect your hearing. Secure hair
above shoulder length.
S Always use approved hearing protection.
Regular users should have hearing
checked regularly as chainsaw noisecan
damage hearing. Long--term exposure to
noise can result in permanent hearing im-
pairment.
S Keep all parts ofyour body away from the
chain when the engine is running.
S Keep children, bystanders, and animals a
minimumof10meters awayfromthework
area. Donotallowotherpeopleoranimals
to be near the chain saw when starting or
operating the chain saw .
S Do not handle or operate a chain saw
whenyouarefatigued,ill,orupset,orifyou
have taken alcohol, drugs, or medication.
You must be in good physical condition
and mentally alert. Chain saw work is
strenuous. If you have any condition that
might be aggravated by strenuous work,
check with your doctor before operatinga
chain saw.
S Carefullyplanyoursawingoperationinad-
vance. Donotstartcuttinguntilyouhavea
clearworkarea,securefooting,and,ifyou
are felling trees, a planned retreat path.
OPERATE YOUR SAW SAFELY
WARNING: Long term inhalation of
the engine’ s exhaust fumes, chain oil mist and
dust from sawdust can result in serious per-
sonal injury.
S Donotoperateachainsawwith onehand.
Serious injury to the operator,helpers, by-
standers orany combination of theseper-
sons may result from one-handed opera-
tion. A chain saw is intended for
two-handed use.
S Operatethechainsaw only inawell-venti-
lated o utdoor area.
S Do not operate saw from a ladder or in a
tree, unless you arespecifically trained to
do so.