User manual MCCULLOCH MS1415

[. . . ] For your own safety, please read and follow the safety precuations in this manual before attempting to operate your chain saw. With proper operation and maintenance, it will provide you with years of service. In order to make the best use of your investment, be CERTAIN to familiarize yourself with the contents of the ENTIRE user manual before attempting to operate and maintain your unit. Be sure to carefully follow the step-by-step illustrations in this manual to start, operate and maintain your new product. [. . . ] Slide the sprocket support up and push the bar bolts through the sprocket support. Install the bar retaining nuts hand tight, (Proceed to saw chain tension Adjustment). Faire glisser le support du pignon vers le haut et pousser les boulons à travers le support du pignon. Proper tension of the saw chain is extremely important and must be checked before starting, as well as during, any cutting operation. Taking the time to make needed adjustments to the saw chain will result in improved cutting performance and prolonged chain life. E NOTE: A new chain and bar will need readjustment after as few as 5 cuts. This is normal during the break-in period, N and the interval between future adjustments will lengthen quickly (Figure 3-5A). G L I If a chain is TOO LOOSE or TOO TIGHT, the bar chain and saw bearings will wear more rapidly. Grip the saw with both hands, left hand holding the front /handle and the right hand holding the rear handle. NOTE: It is not necessary to maintain pressure on the LOCK/OFF button once the trigger is squeezed and the motor E is running. TO STOP MOTOR L The saw motor will automatically stop when the trigger is released. Oil sight level hole is on left side of saw, between front handle and front hand guard. Running the saw DRY or with TOO LITTLE OIL will decrease cutting efficiency, shorten chain saw life, and cause rapid dulling of the chain and excessive wear of the bar from overheating. E NOTE: The saw chain stretches during use, particularly when it is new, and occasional adjustment will be needed. A new chain requires more frequent adjustment during the break-in period. G L I A loose chain can jump off the bar while you are cutting, as well as wear the bar and chain. Either situation, chain too loose or too tight, could cause serious personal injury. When using an electric chain saw, plug it into the extension cord only when you are ready to cut wood. NOTE: To prevent disconnection of the extension cord, tie a loose knot before connecting the ends together (Figure 4-4A). When using the appliance, an extension cord of adequate size must be used for safety and to prevent loss of E 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. [. . . ] A low-kickback or "safety chain", should never be regarded as total protection against injury. A low-kickback saw chain should always be used in conjunction with other kickback protection devices such as the Hand Guard furnished with your unit. Always use a replacement saw chain designed as "low-kickback" or a saw chain which meets the low-kickback performance. A standard saw chain (a chain which does not have the kickback reducing guard links) should only be used by an E experienced professional chain saw operator. [. . . ]