User manual MTD TB4016CC

[. . . ] For your own safety, please read and follow the safety precautions in this manual before attempting to operate your chain saw. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS DO NOT THROW AWAY P/N 9096-MD0701 (5/04) PRINTED IN TAIWAN INTRODUCTION THANK YOU Thank you for buying this quality product. This modern outdoor power tool will provide many hours of useful service. This operator’s manual provides you with easy-tounderstand operating instructions. [. . . ] The retreat path should extend back and diagonally to the rear of the expected line of fall, as illustrated in Fig. WARNING: Make the felling cut (D) from the other side of the tree and 1. A tree on CAUTION: If fellingground, the sloping 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. 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. If the trunk is completely cut through, control over the felling direction is lost. The WARNING: Before makingrecheck final cut, always B the area for bystanders, animals or obstacles. Insert a wedge or felling lever in the cut well before the tree becomes unstable and starts to move. This will prevent the guidebar from binding in the felling cut if you have misjudged the falling direction. Make sure no bystanders have entered the range of the falling tree before you push it over. Use wooden or plastic wedges (G) to prevent binding the bar or chain (H) in the cut. When diameter of wood being cut is greater than the bar length, make 2 cuts as shown (Fig. 8 Do not cut down a tree during high or changing winds or if there is a danger to property. Do not cut down a tree if there is a danger of striking utility wires; notify the utility company before making any cuts. 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 (Fig. WARNING: Normally felling consists of 2 main cutting operations, 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). 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. 10 11 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS When bucking on a slope, always stand on the uphill side. Log supported along entire length: Cut from top (overbuck), being careful to avoid cutting into the ground (Fig. Second, cut from above (overbuck) to meet first cut and avoid pinching (Fig. [. . . ] Have carburetor adjusted by Authorized Service Center ENGINE HESITATES CAUSE Incorrect carburetor mixture adjustment setting ACTION Have carburetor adjusted by Authorized Service Center NO POWER UNDER LOAD CAUSE Incorrect carburetor mixture adjustment setting ACTION Have carburetor adjusted by Authorized Service Center RUNS ERATICALLY CAUSE Incorrectly gapped spark plug ACTION Clean / gap or replace plug SMOKES EXCESSIVELY C A U SE Incorrect carburetor mixture adjustment setting Incorrect fuel mixture ACTION Have carburetor adjusted by Authorized Service Center Use properly mixed fuel (40:1 mixture) If further assistance is required, contact your authorized service dealer. 20 NOTES 21 MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: The limited warranty set forth below is given by Troy-Bilt LLC with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States, its possessions and territories. Troy-Bilt LLC warrants this product against defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year commencing on the date of original purchase and will, at its option, repair or replace, free of charge, any part found to be defective in material or workmanship. This limited warranty shall only apply if this product has been operated and maintained in accordance with the Operator’s Manual furnished with the product, and has not been subject to misuse, abuse, commercial use, neglect, accident, improper maintenance, alteration, vandalism, theft, fire, water or damage because of other peril or natural disaster. [. . . ]