McCulloch 966625301 - Manual

Page 2 - IDENTIFICATION OF SYMBOLS; Starting Reminder; SAFETY RULES; PLAN AHEAD

2 IDENTIFICATION OF SYMBOLS WARNING! This chain saw can be dangerous! Careless or improper use can cause serious or even fatal injury. Read and understand the instruction manual before using the chain saw. Always use two hands when operating the chain saw. WARNING! Contacting the guide bar tip with ...

Page 3 - Kickback

3 Snug Fitting Clothing Safety Shoes Safety Chaps Heavy Duty Gloves Eye Protection Hearing Protection Safety Hat 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 30 feet (10 meters) away from the work area. Do not all...

Page 6 - ASSEMBLY; ATTACHING THE BAR & CHAIN

6 Computed kickback angle (CKA) Table BAR P/N Length CHAIN P/N 530044693 18 ″ MODEL CKA without chain brake MC4218AV 33 _ 530051478 NOTE: If this saw is to be used for com- mercial logging, a chain brake is required and shall not be removed or otherwise dis- abled to comply with Federal OSHA Regula-...

Page 7 - CHAIN TENSION

7 Adjustment located on clutch cover Inside view of clutch cover 4. Turn the adjusting screw by hand coun- terclockwise until the adjusting pin just touches the stop. This should allow the pin to be near the correct position. 5. Slide guide bar on bar bolts until guide bar stops against clutch drum ...

Page 8 - OPERATION; KNOW YOUR CHAIN SAW

8 4. Lift up tip of guide bar to check for sag. Release tip of guide bar, then turn ad- justing screw 1 / 4 turn clockwise. Repeat until sag does not exist. Adjusting Screw -- 1 / 4 Turn 5. While lifting tip of guide bar, tighten bar nuts securely with the bar tool. Bar Nuts 6. Use the screwdriver e...

Page 9 - HELPFUL TIP

9 THROTTLE LOCK--OUT The THROTTLE LOCK--OUT must be pressed before you can squeeze the throttle trigger. This feature prevents you from acci- dentally squeezing the trigger. CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER The choke and fast idle are set by pulling the CHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVER out to the full ex- tent for cold s...

Page 10 - IGNITION

10 To stop the engine move the ON/STOP switch to the STOP position. To start the engine hold the saw firmly on the ground as illustrated. Make sure the chain is free to turn without contacting any object. Left Hand on Front Handle Starter Rope Handle Right Foot Through Rear Handle Use only 15 ″ -- 1...

Page 11 - Braking function control; It is recommended that; TREE FELLING TECHNIQUES

11 S This saw is equipped with a chain brake. The brake is designed to stop the chain if kickback occurs. S The inertia--activated chain brake is activated if the front hand guard is pushed forward, either manually (by hand) or automatically (by sudden movement). S If the brake is already activated,...

Page 14 - all the way through; Pruning technique; SERVICE; MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

14 S Remove larger, supporting branches with the cutting techniques described in BUCK- ING WITHOUT A SUPPORT. S Always use an overcut to cut small and free- ly hanging limbs. Undercutting could cause limbs to fall and pinch the saw. PRUNING WARNING: Limit pruning to limbs shoulder height or below. D...

Page 17 - CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT; STORAGE; SEASONAL STORAGE

17 S File chain to meet the specifications as shown. 30 ˚ 80 ˚ 60 ˚ Rounded Corner 0.025 inch (0.65 mm) Right Hook Angle Wrong Squared Off Corner Too Much Hook Angle WARNING: Maintain the proper hook angle according to the manufacturer’s specifications for the chain you are using. Im- proper hook an...

Page 18 - IMPORTANT; TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE

18 FUEL SYSTEM Under FUELING ENGINE in the OPERA- TION section of this manual, see message labeled IMPORTANT regarding the use of gasohol in your chain saw. Fuel stabilizer is an acceptable alternative in minimizing the formation of fuel gum deposits during stor- age. Add stabilizer to the gasoline ...

McCulloch 966625301 - Manual

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