INTRODUCTION
1 - GENERAL INFORMATION
PLEASE READ
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Dear Customer,
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GENERAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
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1-1.
1-2.
General Identification
Safety Features
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Thank you for purchasing a McCulloch product. With prop-
er operation and maintenance, it will provide you with years
of service.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
2-1.
2-2.
2-3.
2-4.
2-5.
Kickback Safety Precautions
Other Safety Precautions
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In order to make the best use of your investment, be CER-
TAIN to familiarize yourself with the contents of the
ENTIRE user manual before attempting to operate and
maintain your unit.
General Safety Precautions for chain saw users
More About Kickback
Kickback safety Labels
Be sure to carefully follow the step-by-step instructions in
this manual to start, operate and maintain your new prod-
uct.
2-6. International Symbols
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
3-1. Introduction
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3-2.
3-3.
3-4.
3-5.
Assembly Requirements
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In the manual there will be the following call-outs: NOTE:,
WARNING / CAUTION and WARRANTY.
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Guide Bar / Saw Chain / Clutch Cover Installation
Saw Chain Tension Adjustment
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CHAIN BRAKE Mechanical Test
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A NOTE: is used to convey additional information, to high-
light a particular explanation, or to expand a step descrip-
tion.
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FUEL AND LUBRICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
4-1.
Fuel
A WARNING or CAUTION identifies a procedure which, if
not undertaken or if improperly done, can result in serious
personal injury and/or damage to the unit.
4-2. Mixing Fuel
4-3. Fuel and Lubrication Symbols
Fuel Mixing Table
4-4.
4-5.
Recommended Fuels
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Chain and Bar Lubrication
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The
(WARRANTY SYMBOL) serves notice that unless
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
instructions or procedures are followed, any damage
caused will void the warranty and repairs will be at owner’s
expense.
1-1.GENERAL IDENTIFICATION
1-2. SAFETY FEATURES
Numbers preceding the descriptions correspond with the
numbers on preceding page to help you locate the safety
feature.
5-1.
5-2.
5-3.
Engine Pre-Start Checks
To Start Engine
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2.
3.
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5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
SAW CHAIN
GUIDE BAR
SPARK ARRESTER SCREEN
CHAIN BRAKE® LEVER /HAND GUARD
FRONT HANDLE
STARTER HANDLE
STOP SWITCH
SAFETY TRIGGER
REAR HANDLE / BOOT LOOP
Re-Starting a Warm Engine
Pay particular attention to the safety precautions. They are
written for your protection and contain important informa-
tion you must know to safely operate your chain saw.
5-4. To Stop Engine
5-5. CHAIN BRAKE®
Operational Test
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LOW KICKBACK SAW CHAIN helps significantly reduce
kickback, or the intensity of kickback, due to specially
designed depth gauges and guard links.
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5-7.
GENERAL CUTTING INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Saw Chain / Bar Lubrication
Automatic Oiler
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GUIDE BAR reduced kickback guide bar helps significantly
reduce kickback by reducing the guide bar tip radius.
SPARK ARRESTER SCREEN retains carbon and other
flammable particles over 0.023 inches (0.6mm) in size from
engine exhaust flow. Compliance with local, state and feder-
al laws and/or regulations governing the use of a spark
arrester screen is the user’s responsibility. See Safety
Precautions for additional information.
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FOR WARRANTY OR SERVICE CONTACT THE NEAREST
AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER - LOCATE YOUR NEAR-
EST SERVICE CENTER BY CALLING THE TOLL FREE
NUMBER IN THIS MANUAL.
6-1.
6-2.
6-3.
6-4.
Felling
Limbing
Bucking
10. FUEL TANK CAP
11. OIL TANK CAP
12. STARTER COVER
13. BUCKING SPIKE
14. CHAIN TENSION RING
15. MUFFLER SHIELD
16. SPARK PLUG
17. AIR CLEANER COVER
18. CHOKE LEVER
19. THROTTLE LATCH
Bucking Using a Sawhorse
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
7-1.
7-2.
7-3.
7-4.
7-5.
7-6.
7-7.
7-8.
Preventive Maintenance
Air Filter
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CHAIN BRAKE LEVER / HAND GUARD protects the
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operator’s left hand in the event it slips off the front handle
while saw is running.
Fuel Filter
Spark Arrester Screen
Spark Plug
CHAIN BRAKE is a safety feature designed to reduce the
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Carburetor Adjustment
Storing a Chain Saw
Removing a Unit From Storage
possibility of injury due to kickback by stopping a moving
saw chain in milliseconds. It is activated by the CHAIN
BRAKE® lever.
20. PRIMER BULB
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BAR / CHAIN MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
21. THROTTLE / TRIGGER
22. CHAIN COVER CONTROL BUTTON
23. CHAIN CATCHER
24. SCREWDRIVER/WRENCH
25. CARRY CASE (Available on some models)
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STOP SWITCH immediately stops the engine when tripped.
Stop switch must be pushed to ON position to start or restart
engine.
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8-2.
8-3.
TROUBLESHOOTING THE ENGINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Guide Bar Maintenance
Chain Maintenance
Chain Replacement Information
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SAFETY TRIGGER prevents accidental acceleration of the
engine. Throttle trigger (21) cannot be squeezed unless the
safety latch is depressed.
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CHAIN CATCHER reduces the danger of injury in the event
saw chain breaks or derails during operation. The chain
catcher is designed to intercept a whipping chain.
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