McCulloch M3816 M4218 Chainsaw Owners Manual

S  Make sure the chain will not make contact
with any object while starting the engine.
Never try to start the saw when the guide
bar is in a cut.
S  Do notput pressureon thesaw atthe endof
the cut. Applying pressure can cause you to
lose control when the cut is completed and
may cause serious personal injury.
S  Stop the  engine before  setting the  saw
down.
ance of these  problems. Users who operate
power tools on a  continual and regular basis
must monitor  closely their physical  condition
and the condition of this tool.
S  ON/STOP switch. The ON/STOP switch
should be used to stop the engine.
CHECKING, MAINTAINING AND
SERVICING CHAIN SAW SAFETY
EQUIPMENT
S  Do not operate a chain saw that  is dam-
aged,  improperly adjusted,  or  not com-
pletely and securely assembled.  Always
replace bar, chain,  hand guard, or  chain
brakeimmediately ifit becomes damaged,
broken or is otherwise removed.
WARNING: Never use a chain saw
with
defective  safety   equipment.  Safety
equipment  must  be inspected  and  main-
tained. If your chain saw does  not pass in-
spection, take the saw to your nearest ser-
vice dealer for repair.
Chain brake.  Brush off any  wood dust,
resin and  dirt from  the chain  brake and
clutch drum. Dirt and wear can impair op-
eration of the brake.  For additional infor-
mation,  see OPERATING  YOUR  UNIT
section.
S  With the engine stopped, hand  carry the
chain saw with the muffler away from your
body, and the guide bar and chain  to the
rear, preferably covered with a scabbard.
S
CHAIN SAW SAFETY EQUIPMENT
NOTE:  In this section, the safety features of
the chain saw and their function are explained.
For inspection and maintenance, see instruc-
tions in the CHECKING, MAINTAINING AND
SERVICING CHAIN SAW  SAFETY EQUIP-
MENT  section.  See  instructions  under  the
WHAT IS WHAT? section, to find where these
parts are located on your chain saw. The life
span of the machinecan bereduced andthe
risk of  accidents  can increase  if machine
maintenance is not carried out correctly and
if service and/or repairs are not carried out
professionally. If you  need further informa-
tion,  please contact  your  nearest service
dealer.
S  Throttletriggerlock--out.  Check thatthe
throttletrigger cannotbeoperateduntilthe
throttle lock--out is pressed.
S  Chain catcher.    Check  that  the  chain
catcher is  not damaged and is  firmly at-
tached to the body of the chain saw.
S  Vibration damping  system.
Regularly
check  the  vibration   damping  units  for
cracks  or deformation.    Make sure  the
vibration damping  units are  securely at-
tached to the engine unit and handle unit.
S  ON/STOP switch.  Start the  engine and
make  sure the  engine stops  when  you
move the ON/STOP switch to  the STOP
position.
S  Chain brake. Your chain saw is equipped
with a chain brake that is designed to stop
the chain from moving.
MAINTAIN YOUR SAW IN GOOD
WORKING ORDER
WARNING: The  chain brake is de-
signed to stop the chain immediately if you
get a kickback. The chainbrake reduces the
risk of accidents, but only  you can prevent
them.DONOTASSUMETHATTHECHAIN
BRAKE  WILL  PROTECT  YOU   IN  THE
EVENT OF A KICKBACK.
S  Throttle trigger  lock--out.   The throttle
lock--out is  designed to prevent accidental
operation of the throttle trigger.
S  Chain catcher.  The chain catcher is de-
signed to catch the saw chain if it breaks.
S  Vibration damping system.  Your chain
saw is equipped with a vibration damping
system that is designed to minimize vibra-
tion and make operation easier.
SAFETY NOTICE: Exposure to vibrations
through prolonged  use of  gasoline powered
hand tools could cause blood vessel or nerve
damageinthefingers,hands,andjoints   ofpeo-
ple prone to circulation disorders or abnormal
swellings. Prolonged use in cold weather has
been linked to blood vessel damage in other-
wise healthy people. If symptoms occur such
as numbness, pain,loss ofstrength, changein
skincolor or texture,or loss of feelingin thefin-
gers, hands, or joints,  discontinue the use of
this tool and seek  medical attention. An anti-
vibrationsystemdoes  notguaranteetheavoid-
S  Have all chain saw service performed by a
qualified service dealer with the exception of
theitems listedinthemaintenancesectionof
this manual.  For example, if improper tools
are  used to  remove or  hold the  flywheel
whenservicingtheclutch,structuraldamage
to the flywheel can occur and cause the fly-
wheel to burst.
S  Make certain the saw chain stops moving
when the throttle trigger is released.  For
correction, refer  to CARBURETOR  AD-
JUSTMENTS.
S  Never modify your saw in  any way. Use
only attachments supplied  or specifically
recommended by the manufacturer.
S  Keepthehandles  dry,clean, andfree ofoil
or fuel mixture.
S  Keep fuel and oil caps, screws, and fas-
teners securely tightened.
S  Use only McCulloch    accessories and re-
placement parts as recommended.
HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION
S  Do not smoke while handling fuel or while
operating the saw.
S  Eliminate all sources of sparks or flame in
the areas where fuel is mixed  or poured.
Thereshouldbenosmoking,openflames,
or workthatcouldcausesparks.   Allowen-
gine to cool before refueling.
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