McCulloch MCC1514 Electric Chainsaw Owners Manual

6
- BAR/CHAIN MAINTENANCE
7 - PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
WARNING / CAUTION
Never have more than three (3) links removed from a loop of
chain this could cause damage to the sprocket.
6-2.
CHAIN MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
7-1.   PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE
WARNING
WARNING
Unless  you have  experience  and specialized  training  for
dealing with kickback (see Safety Precautions), always use
a low-kickback  saw chain, which  significantly reduces  the
danger of kickback. Low-kickback saw chain does not com-
pletely eliminate kickback. A low-kickback or “safety chain”,
should never be regarded as total protection against injury.
A low kick saw chain should always be used in combination
with  other  kickback  protection  devises  such  as  a  hand
guard and  reduced  kickback guide  bar supplied  with  the
your unit.
Always  use a  replacement  saw chain  designed  as “low-
kickback” or a saw chain which meets the low-kickback per-
formance.
A standard  saw  chain (a  chain which  does not  have  the
kickback reducing guard  links) should only  be used by  an
experienced professional chain saw operator.
SERVICING A DOUBLE INSULATED CHAIN SAW
In this double insulated chain saw, 2 systems of  insulation,
instead of grounding, are provided. No grounding means is
provided  on a  double  insulated chain  saw,  nor should  a
means for grounding  be added to the  chain saw. No serv-
iceable parts  are  inside. A double  insulated chain  saw is
marked with the words, “DOUBLE INSULATION” or “DOU-
BLE  INSULATED”.   The  symbol
(square   within  a
square) may also be marked on the  chain saw.
1.
Place switch  in  OFF position  and unplug  the power
supply before  the chain saw  is serviced,  cleaned, or
maintenance is performed.
2.
3.
Keep the air  intake clean and air  vents free of debris
to avoid overheating the motor.
Clean  with a  damp  sponge  and  mild soap.  Do  not
squirt with a  water hose or douse with  water or other
liquids.
WHAT IS A LOW-KICKBACK SAW CHAIN?
A low-kickback saw chain is a chain which has met the kick-
back  performance requirements  of ANSI  B175.1.  Do not
use  other  replacement   chain  unless  it   has  met  these
requirements for your specific model.
By keeping  the saw  chain in  good working  condition and
correctly serviced as recommended in this manual, you will
be able  to  maintain the  safety system  of your  chain saw
over the life of the product.
WARNING
4.
5.
Inspect the saw  chain for proper tension before  each
use   and   frequently   during   cutting.   Sharpen   as
required.
Clean the guide  bar and bar pad  to ensure free path
for oil.
Turn the bar over after each use to achieve even wear.
No  motor   lubrication  is   necessary.  The   motor  is
equipped with lifetime lubricated bearings.
If the saw does  not operate, turn switch to  OFF posi-
tion and disconnect  the extension cord, first  from the
power  supply, then  from  the saw.  Check  the power
supply for blown fuses  or tripped circuit breakers. If  it
still does not operate,  contact the McCulloch Product
Service Department, through the toll-free number list-
ed on the back cover of  this manual, for service infor-
mation. Do not  attempt to repair  it yourself. No  serv-
iceable parts are inside.
6.
7.
8.
Never  remove,  modify   or  make  inoperative   any  safety
device furnished  with your  unit. The hand guard,  reduced
kickback guide bar and  low kick back saw chain are  major
safety features provided for your protection.
WARNING
Always wear heavy duty protection work gloves and discon-
nect the extension cord when working  on the saw chain.
CHAIN TENSION:
Check the chain  tension frequently and adjust  as often as
necessary  to keep  the  chain snug  on the  bar,  but loose
enough  to be  pulled  around by  hand.  (See Section  3-5,
Saw Chain Tension Adjustment).
BREAKING IN A NEW SAW CHAIN
A new chain and bar will need readjustment after as few as
five (5) cuts. This  is normal during  the break-in  period,
and the interval between  future adjustments will begin  to
lengthen quickly.
Over a period of time, however, the moving parts of the saw
chain will become  worn, resulting in what  is called CHAIN
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.
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