McCulloch Aug-42 - Manual

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...