McCulloch MCC1514 Electric Chainsaw Owners Manual

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- SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
2 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
11.   DRESS  PROPERLY: Do  not  wear loose  clothing  or
jewelry, as they can get  caught in moving parts. Non-
skid  footwear  is  recommended  when  working  out-
doors. Wear  protective hair  covering to  contain long
hair.
19.   GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK:
25.   DO NOT  allow dirt,  debris or sawdust  to build up  on
the motor or outside air vents.
WARNING
WARNING
26.
27.
Follow  the  manufacturer’s  sharpening   and  mainte-
nance instructions for the saw chain.
Cut at high motor speeds.
When using an electric chain saw, basic safety precautions
should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric
shock, and injury to persons, including  the following:
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2.
Kickback may occur  when the nose or tip  of the guide bar
touches an object,  or when the wood closes  in and pinch-
es the saw chain in the cut. Tip contact in some cases may
cause a lightning-fast reverse action,  kicking the guide bar
rapidly back towards  the operator. Pinching the  saw chain
along the top of the guide bar may push the  guide bar rap-
idly  back towards  the  operator. Either  of these  reactions
may  cause  you to  lose  control  of  the saw,  which  could
result in  serious  injury to  the user. The  following precau-
tions should be followed to minimize kickback.
A.  GRIP SAW FIRMLY: Hold the chain saw firmly with
both  hands  when the  motor  is  running. Keep  a
good  firm grip  on  the saw  with  both hands,  the
right hand on the rear handle, and the left hand on
the front handle.
12.
USE  SAFETY   GEAR:  Use  safety   glasses,  safety
footwear, safety chaps, snug  fitting clothing, protective
gloves, and protective hearing and head gear.
STAY ALERT:  Watch what  you are  doing. Use com-
mon 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 contact-
ing anything.
28.   Operation  of  a  chain   saw  should  be  restricted  to
mature, properly instructed individuals.
29.   Your chain saw is intended for occasional homeowner
use. It is not made for continuous heavy  duty use.
30.   DO NOT FORCE  a small saw to do  a job requiring a
heavier duty unit.
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.
Double insulated - No Serviceable Parts  Inside.
To reduce  the  risk of  electric  shock, this  equipment
has  a  polarized  plug (one  blade  is  wider  then  the
other). This plug will  fit in a  polarized outlet only  one
way. If the plug  does not fit fully in  the outlet, reverse
the plug. If it still does not  fit, contact a qualified elec-
trician to  install the proper  outlet. Do not change  the
plug in any way.
With  a  basic   understanding  of  kickback,  you   can
reduce or  eliminate the element  of surprise.  Sudden
surprise contributes to accidents.
KEEP  THE WORK  AREA  CLEAN:  Cluttered  areas
invite  injuries. Do  not  start cutting  until  you  have a
clear work area, secure footing, and a planned retreat
path from the falling tree.
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14.
MAINTAIN YOUR CHAIN SAW: Inspect the chain saw
cords   periodically   and,   if   damaged,   have   them
repaired  by an  authorized  service  facility. Keep  the
cord clear of the chain and operator at all times. Never
carry the saw by the cord  or pull it to disconnect from
receptacle. Keep the  cord from  oil and sharp  edges.
Inspect the extension cords periodically and replace if
damaged. Keep tools  sharp and clean  for better and
safer performance.  Follow instructions  for lubricating
and  changing accessories.  Keep handles  dry, clean
and free from oil and grease.
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4.
32.
MAINTAIN EXTENSION  CORDS. Inspect  the exten-
sion cords periodically  and replace if  damaged. Only
use power cords that  are suitably marked for outdoor
use.
B.   Do not over reach.
C.  Keep proper  footing and balance at all times.
D.   Do not let the nose of the guide bar contact  a log,
branch, ground or other obstruction.
33.   DO  NOT   OPERATE  YOUR  CHAIN  SAW   near  or
around flammable liquids  or gases, whether in or  out
of doors. An explosion and/or fire may result.
E.  Do  not cut above shoulder height.
5.
6.
GUARD AGAINST ELECTRIC SHOCK: Prevent body
contact with grounded surfaces (i.e., metal pipes, wire
fences).
34.
This electric  powered saw  is classified by  CSA as  a
Class  2C  saw. It  is  intended  for  infrequent  use by
homeowner’s,  cottagers and  campers,  and for  such
general applications such as clearing, pruning, cutting
firewood, etc.  It is  not intended for  prolonged use.  If
the intended use  involves prolonged periods of  oper-
ation,  this  may   cause  circulatory  problems  in   the
user’s hands due to vibration. It may be appropriate to
use a saw having an anti-vibration feature.
F.   Use  devices,  such as  low-kickback  chain,  guide
bar nose  guards, chain brakes  and special guide
bars, which reduce the  risks associated with kick-
back.
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.
21.   DO  NOT   operate  a  chain   saw  that  is   damaged,
improperly adjusted,  or not  completely and  securely
assembled. Be sure that  the saw chain stops moving
when the trigger is released.
22.   DO NOT  attempt operations beyond your  capacity or
experience.
23.   DO NOT operate a chain saw  with one hand! Serious
injury  to  the  operator,  helpers,  or  bystanders  may
result  from  one-handed  operation.  A  chain  saw  is
intended for two-handed use.
24.   TO REDUCE potential for electric shock, do not oper-
ate  the saw  on  wet  or  slippery surfaces,  or  during
snow storms, rain storms, and other  adverse weather
conditions.
15.
DISCONNECT  THE  CHAIN   SAW:  Disconnect  the
chain  saw  when  not  in  use,  before  servicing,  and
when changing accessories and attachments such as
saw chain and guard.
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 tension,  be alert for  spring back so  that you
will not be struck when  the tension in the wood fibers
is released. Do  not expose the chain  saw to rain. Do
not use the chain saw in damp or wet locations. Do not
use the  chain saw  in the presence  of flammable  liq-
uids or gases.
KEEP CHILDREN AND BYSTANDERS AWAY: Do not
let visitors contact the chain saw or extension cord. All
visitors should be kept away from the  work area.
STORINGYOUR CHAIN SAW:When  not in use, chain
saws should be stored out of  the reach of children, in
a dry, high or locked-up place. When storing saw, use
a scabbard or carrying case.
16.
17.
OUTDOOR EXTENSION CORDS: UsE onlY extensi-
in cords intended for use outdoor use and so marked
accordingly.
35.
36.
NEVER  REMOVE, modify  or  make  inoperative  any
safety device furnished with your unit.
CHECK DAMAGED PARTS: Before further use of the
chain  saw,  a  guard or  other  part  that  is  damaged
should be  carefully checked  to  determine that  it will
operate  properly  and perform  its  intended  function.
Check for alignment of  moving parts, binding of mov-
ing parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and  any other
conditions  that may  affect  its operation.  A  guard or
other   part   that  is   damaged   should  be   properly
repaired or replaced by  an authorized service center,
unless otherwise indicated in this instruction  manual.
Have defective switches replaced by authorized serv-
ice centre. Do not use chain saw if switch does not
turn it on and off. Do not operate a chain saw that is
damaged, improperly adjusted, or is not completely
and securely assembled. Be sure that the saw chain
stops moving when the trigger is released.
Safety clothing required by  your safety organizations,
government regulations,  or your  employer should be
used; otherwise, snug fitting clothing, safety footwear,
safety chaps and hand and ear protection should  be
worn.
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37.   When  felling,  keep at  least two(2)  tree lengths  bet-
ween yourself and your fellow workers.
38.   All chain saw service, other than the items listed in the
user  manual  safety   and  maintenance  instructions,
should be performed by competent chain saw person-
nel. Do not  attempt to repair  it yourself; there  are no
user serviceable parts inside.
NOTE: Low-kickback  saw chain is  chain that has  met the
kickback performance  requirements of ANSI B175.1-1991
and  is in  accordance with  CSA  Z62.3. Do  not use  other
replacement chain unless it has met these requirements for
your specific model.
9.
DO NOT  FORCE THE  CHAIN SAW: The  chain saw
will do a better and safer job when used at the rate for
which it was intended.
USE THE  RIGHT TOOL: Cut wood  only. Do  not use
the chain saw for purposes for which it was not intend-
ed. For example, do not use the  chain saw for cutting
plastic, masonry, or non-building materials.
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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.
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