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Safety Precautions for Chain Saw Users
(ANSI B175.1-1991, Annex C) (CAN3-Z62.1 Appendices A, B)
BEWARE OF: Rotational Kickback
A = Kickback path
B = Kickback reaction zone
Kickback may occur when the nose or tip of the guide bar touches an
object, or when wood closes in and pinches the saw chain in the cut. Tip
contact in some cases may cause a lightning fast reverse reaction, kicking
the guide bar up and back toward the operator.
BEWARE OF: Pinch Kickback
C = Pull D = Solid objects E = Push
Pinching the saw chain along the bottom of the guide bar may pull the
saw forward, away from the operator. Pinching the saw chain along the top
of the guide bar may push the guide bar rapidly back toward the operator.
Any of these reactions may cause you to lose control of the saw, which
could result in serious personal injury.
GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK: The following precautions should be fol-
lowed to minimize kickback.
1. GRIP SAW FIRMLY: Hold the chain saw firmly with both hands when
the motor is running. Use a firm grip with thumbs and fingers encircling
the chain saw handles. The right hand should be on the rear handle,
and the left hand on the front handle. Note: If a manual oiler control is
provided, additional modified instructions regarding its use are provid-
ed.(see chain and bar lubrication)
2. Do not over reach.
3. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
4. Don’t let the nose of the guide bar contact a log, branch, ground or other
obstruction.
5. Do not cut above shoulder height.
6. Use devices, such as low-kickback chain, guide bar nose guards, chain
brakes and special guide bars that reduce the risks associated with kick-
back.
2 Toll Free Hot Line: 1-800-521-8559
Thank you for purchasing a McCulloch chain saw. With proper operation
and maintenance, it will provide you with years of service.
Be certain to familiarize yourself with the contents of the entire User
Manual before operating and maintaining your chain saw.
Follow the step-by-step instructions in the manual. You will notice the fol-
lowing call-outs:
A NOTE is used to convey additional information or highlight a
particular explanation.
A Warning or Caution identifies a procedure that, if done
improperly, can result in serious personal injury or damage to
the chain saw or both.
A Warranty Symbol identifies instructions and/or procedures
that must be followed to avoid damage to the chain saw and
cancellation of the product warranty. If the warranty is voided,
repairs are at the owner’s expense. Damage or conditions
which render this product inoperable caused by improper
maintenance practices will void the manufacturer’s warranty.
Service, other than user maintenance, should be performed by a
McCulloch Authorized Service Center.
NOTE
Important! Please read the User Manual.
Table of Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
General Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Assembly Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Quick Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
General Cutting Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Replacement Parts List/Chain Sharpening Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Francais . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Español . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Introduction
Safety Precautions
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 operator or to anyone standing
close by. Always be alert! Rotation kickback and pinch kickback are major
chain saw operational dangers and the leading causes of most accidents.
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