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Page 2 - IDENTIFICATION OF SYMBOLS

2 IDENTIFICATION (WHAT IS WHAT?) Chain Adjustment Tool (Bar Tool) Bar Oil Fill Cap Chain Front Hand Guard Starter Rope ON/STOP Switch Muffler Choke/ Fast Idle Lever Fuel Mix Fill Cap Starter Housing Idle Speed Screw Bumper spike Primer Bulb Front Handle Guide Bar Adjusting Wheel Cylinder Cover Throt...

Page 3 - Starting Reminder; SAFETY RULES; WARNING; PLAN AHEAD

3 IDENTIFICATION OF SYMBOLS Move ON/STOP switch to the ON position. Slowly press primer bulb 6 times. Pull the starter rope sharply 5 times with your right hand. Pull the starter rope sharply with your right hand until the engine starts. Pull choke/fast idle lever out to the full extent (to the FULL...

Page 4 - OPERATE YOUR SAW SAFELY; CHAIN SAW SAFETY EQUIPMENT; CHECKING, MAINTAINING AND; Vibration damping system.

4 S Keep all parts of your body away from the chain when the engine is running. S Keep children, bystanders, and animals a minimum of 10 meters away from the work area. Do not allow other people or animals to be near the chain saw when starting or operating the chain saw. S Do not handle or operate ...

Page 5 - Kickback

5 MAINTAIN YOUR SAW IN GOOD WORKING ORDER S Have all chain saw service performed by a qualified service dealer with the exception of the items listed in the maintenance section of this manual. For example, if improper tools are used to remove or hold the flywheel when servicing the clutch, structura...

Page 7 - ASSEMBLY; ATTACHING THE BUMPER SPIKE

7 ASSEMBLY Protective gloves (not provided) should be worn during assembly. ATTACHING THE BUMPER SPIKE (If not already attached) The bumper spike may be used as a pivot when making a cut. 1. Loosen and remove bar knob completely by lifting lever and turning counterclock- wise. Remove clutch cover. 2...

Page 8 - Checking the tension:; Tighten

8 CHAIN TENSION (Including units with chain already installed) WARNING : Wear protective gloves when handling chain. The chain is sharp and can cut you even when it is not moving. NOTE: When adjusting chain tension, make sure the bar knob is finger tight only. Attempting to tension the chain when th...

Page 9 - OPERATING YOUR UNIT; To stop the engine; IMPORTANT POINTS TO REMEMBER; IGNITION

9 OPERATING YOUR UNIT BEFORE STARTING ENGINE WARNING : Be sure to read the fuel information in the safety rules before you be- gin. If you do not understand the safety rules, do not attempt to fuel your unit. Contact an authorized service dealer. BAR AND CHAIN LUBRICATION The bar and chain require c...

Page 10 - CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER; CUTTING METHODS

10 OFF HALF CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER FULL 6. Pull the starter rope sharply with your right hand until the engine starts. 7. Allow the engine to run for approximately 30 seconds. Then, squeeze and release throttle trigger to allow engine to return to idle speed. STARTING A WARM ENGINE 1. Move ON/STOP sw...

Page 11 - TREE FELLING TECHNIQUES; FELLING LARGE TREES

11 S Keep the engine at full speed the entire time you are cutting. S Allow the chain to cut for you. Exert only light downward pressure. S Release the throttle trigger as soon as the cut is completed, allowing the en- gine to idle. If you run the saw at full throttle without a cutting load, unneces...

Page 12 - Overcutting; Using a log for support

12 Important points S Cut only one log at a time. S Cut shattered wood very carefully; sharp pieces of wood could be flung toward oper- ator. S Use a sawhorse to cut small logs. Never allow another person to hold the log while cutting and never hold the log with your leg or foot. S Do not cut in an ...

Page 13 - all the way through; SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS; MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE; AIR FILTER

13 S Be alert for springback. Watch out for branches that are bent or under pressure. Avoid being struck by the branch or the saw when the tension in the wood fibers is released. S Keep a clear work area. Frequently clear branches out of the way to avoid tripping over them. LIMBING S Always limb a t...

Page 14 - CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT; Idle Speed

14 After each use, ensure ON/STOP switch is in the STOP position, then clean all sawdust from the guide bar and sprocket hole. To maintain guide bar: S Move ON/STOP switch to the STOP posi- tion. S Loosen and remove bar nuts and chain brake. Remove bar and chain from saw. S Clean the oil holes and b...

Page 15 - STORAGE; CAUTION

15 STORAGE WARNING : Stop engine and allow to cool, and secure the unit before storing or transporting in a vehicle. Store unit and fuel in an area where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or open flames from water heaters, electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc. Store unit with all guards in place...

Page 16 - DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY; EC Declaration of Conformity; COUNCIL’S DIRECTIVES

16 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY EC Declaration of Conformity (Only applies to Europe) We, Husqvarna Outdoor Products Italia, S.p.A. , Valmadrera, Italy. Tel: +39--0341--203211, declare that the chain saw model McCulloch X-treme 8-42 SAS --- AV from serial numbers 2007-- 181(N or D) 00001 and onwards (t...

Page 17 - TECHNICAL DATA SHEET

17 TECHNICAL DATA SHEET Engine X-treme 8-42 Cylinder volume, cm 3 42 Stroke, mm 32 Idle speed, rpm 3,000 Recommended max. speed, unloaded, rpm 12,000 Power, kW 1,6 Ignition system Manufacturer IIDA Type of ignition system Inductive Spark plug Champion Electrode gap, mm 0,5 Fuel and lubrication syste...