McCulloch MCC1514 Electric Chainsaw Owners Manual

4
- OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
5 - GENERAL CUTTING INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE
WARNING
4-4.
EXTENSION CORDS
5-1. FELLING
When using an electric chain saw, plug it into the extension
cord only  when  you are  ready to  cut wood.  Connect the
extension cord to a 110/120 voltage outlet.
NOTE: To prevent disconnection  of the extension cord,  tie
a loose knot before connecting the ends together (Figure 4-
4A).
CAUTION
A cord that is hot to the  touch is overloaded.
Felling is the term for cutting down a tree. Small trees up to
6-7” (15-18cm) in  diameter are usually cut  in a single  cut.
Larger trees  require notch cuts. Notch  cuts determine the
direction the tree will fall.
FELLING A TREE:
WARNING
A retreat path  (A) should be  planned and cleared as  nec-
essary  before  cuts  are started.  The  retreat  path  should
extend back and diagonally to the rear of the expected line
of fall, as illustrated in Figure  5-1A.
CAUTION
If felling  a tree on sloping  ground, the chain  saw operator
should keep on the  uphill side of the terrain,  as the tree is
likely to roll or slide downhill after  it is felled.
NOTE: Direction of fall (B) is controlled by the notching cut.
Before any  cuts are made,  consider the location  of larger
branches and natural lean of the tree to determine the way
the tree will fall.
INSTRUCTIONS
Never walk in front of a tree  that has been notched.
Make the felling cut (D) from  the other side of the tree and
1.5”
- 2.0” (3-5cm) above the edge of the notch (C)  (Figure
DOUBLE INSULATION
INSIDE
NO SERVICEABLE PARTS
5-1B).
Do not use  if the cord or  plug is damaged. Your appliance
is double  insulated to  help protect  against electric shock.
Double insulation construction  consists of two (2) separate
“layers” of electrical insulation.
Appliances built with this  insulation system are not intend-
ed to  be  grounded. As a  result, the  extension  cord used
with your  appliance can be plugged  into any conventional
1.
When using the chain saw, an  extension cord of ade-
quate size must be used for safety and to prevent loss
of power and overheating.
The extension  cord must be  specifically intended  for
outdoor  use  and   marked  SW-A,  SOW-A,   STW-A,
STOW-A,  SJW-A,   SJOW-A,  SJTOW-A,   STJW,  or
SJTW.
Inspect the extension power cord for loose or exposed
wires  and damaged  insulation. If  damaged,  replace
before using the appliance.
2.
120
volt electrical outlet.
Normal safety precautions must be observed when operat-
ing an electrical appliance. The double insulation system is
only  for added  protection  against  injury resulting  from  a
possible internal electrical insulation failure.
3.
WARNING
5-1B
WARNING
Your double  insulated appliance has  no serviceable  parts
inside. Do not attempt to repair it yourself. For service infor-
Never  saw completely  through the  trunk. Always  leave  a
hinge. The hinge guides the tree. If the  trunk is completely
cut through, control over the felling  direction is lost.
Insert a wedge or felling lever in the cut well before the tree
becomes unstable and starts to move. This will prevent the
guide bar  from binding  in  the felling  cut if  you have  mis-
judged the falling direction. Make sure no  bystanders have
entered the range of the falling tree before you push it over.
WARNING
Before making  the  final cut,  always recheck  the  area for
bystanders, animals or obstacles.
Do not  operate your chain saw  in a wet  or damp environ-
ment.  Do  not  expose   the  saw  to  rain,  snow   or  sleet.
Moisture  will cause  short  circuits. Replace  or  repair any
damaged or frayed extension cords before using your  saw.
Keep the cord away  from the cutting area and position the
cord  so  that it  will  not  be  caught on  branches  or  other
objects during cutting.
mation,
contact
the
McCulloch
Product
Service
Department toll-free number listed on the back cover of this
manual.
B
A
FELLING CUT:
1.
Use wooden  or plastic wedges  (G) to  prevent binding
the  bar or  chain  (H) in  the  cut. Wedges also  control
felling (Figure 5-1C).
2.
When diameter  of wood  being cut is  greater than  the
bar length, make 2 cuts as  shown (Figure 5-1D).
5-1A
WARNING
WARNING
4-4A
Do not cut down a tree  during high or changing winds or if
there is a danger to property. Consult a tree  professional.
Do not cut down a tree if there is a  danger of striking utility
wires; notify the utility company before making any  cuts.
As the  felling cut gets  close to  the hinge, the  tree should
begin to fall. When tree begins to fall, remove saw from cut,
stop  engine, put  chain  saw down,  and  leave area  along
retreat path (Figure 5-1A).
GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR FELLING TREES:
Normally felling consists of two (2)  main cutting operations,
notching (C) and making the felling  cut (D).
G
Start making the upper notch cut (C) on the side of the tree
facing the felling direction  (E). Be sure you don’t make  the
lower cut too deep into the trunk.
H
The notch (C) should be deep enough to create a hinge (F)
of sufficient width  and strength. The notch should be  wide
enough to direct the fall of  the tree for as long as possible.
5-1C
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