McCulloch MCC3516F MCC4516FC Electric Chainsaw Owners Manual

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- OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
5 - GENERAL CUTTING INSTRUCTIONS
CHAIN BRAKE
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TEST
Normal safety precautions must be observed when operat-
5-1.   FELLING
FELLING CUT:
ing an electrical appliance. The double insulation system is
only  for added  protection  against  injury resulting  from  a
possible internal electrical insulation failure.
WARNING
Your double  insulated appliance has  no serviceable  parts
inside. Do not attempt to repair it yourself. For service infor-
Felling is the term for cutting down a tree. Small trees up to
6-7 inches (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.
WARNING
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.
GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR FELLING
TREES:
Normally  felling  consists   of  two (2)  main  cutting   oper-
ations, notching (C) and making the felling  cut (D).
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.
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).
WARNING
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).
Before cutting  with your  saw, the  CHAIN BRAKE   should
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be tested as follows:
A.
Make sure the CHAIN BRAKE  is disengaged (Figure
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4-4A).
B.
Place the saw on  a firm, flat, dry surface  that is clear
of any debris. Do not let the saw come in contact with
any objects.
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C.
D.
Plug the unit into the power source.
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Grasp the front handle (not the CHAIN BRAKE /Hand
Department toll-free number listed on the back cover of this
manual.
Guard Lever)  with your left hand. Thumb  and fingers
should encircle the handle.
E.
F.
Grasp  the rear  handle with  your  right hand.  Thumb
and fingers should encircle the handle.
Depress the LOCK/OFF button with your  right thumb.
Squeeze  the   trigger  with   your  index  finger.   (See
Figure 4-1D).
B
G.
H.
While  the   motor   is  running,   activate  the   CHAIN
®
BRAKE   by rolling your left  hand forward against the
lever.
A
Chain and motor should stop abruptly.
WARNING
If the chain and motor fail to stop when the CHAIN BRAKE
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5-1A
is engaged, take the saw to the nearest Authorized Service
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Center. Do not use the saw if the  CHAIN BRAKE  is not in
proper working order.
4-5.
EXTENSION CORDS
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. see chart  3-6.
CAUTION
A cord that is hot to the  touch is overloaded.
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.
5-1B
WARNING
WARNING
G
H
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.
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 inches  (3-5 cm) above the  edge of the notch  (C)
(Figure 5-1B).
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.
5-1C
DOUBLE INSULATION
WHEN SERVICING USE
ONLY IDENTICAL REPLACEMENT PARTS
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
120
volt electrical outlet.
5-1D
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