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USER MANUAL Electric Pole Saw MANUEL DE UTILISA TION Perche Élagueuse Électrique MANUAL DEL USUARIO Sierra T elescopia Electrica W ARNING • PLEASE READ Beware of kickback. Hold chain saw firmly with both hands when using. For your own safety , please read and follow the safety precuations in this manual before attempting to operate your chain s[...]
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E N G L I S H Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MS0815P . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MS1015P Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120V~, 60Hz, 8Amp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120V~, 60Hz, 8A mp Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.5HP . . . . . .[...]
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E N G L I S H Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MS0815P . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MS1015P Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120V~, 60Hz, 8Amp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120V~, 60Hz, 8A mp Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.5HP . . . . . .[...]
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1 2 3 4 5 7 9 1 21 9 22 11 13 6 3 15 14 6 10 16 8 E N G L I S H 1-2. SAFETY FEA TURES Numbers preceding the descriptions correspond with the numbers on preceding page to help you locate the safety feature. 1 LOW-KICKBACK CHAIN helps significantly reduce kickback, or the intensity of kickback, due to specially designed depth gauges and Guard links. [...]
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1 2 3 4 5 7 9 1 21 9 22 11 13 6 3 15 14 6 10 16 8 E N G L I S H 1-2. SAFETY FEA TURES Numbers preceding the descriptions correspond with the numbers on preceding page to help you locate the safety feature. 1 LOW-KICKBACK CHAIN helps significantly reduce kickback, or the intensity of kickback, due to specially designed depth gauges and Guard links. [...]
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5 E N G L I S H SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR CHAIN SA W USERS (ANSI B175.1-1991, Annex C) (CAN3-Z62.1-M85 FEB85, Appendices A, B) Y our McCulloch Chain Saw is provided with a safety label located on the HAND GUARD . This label, along with the safe- ty instructions on these pages, should be carefully read before attempting to operate your saw . HOW TO REA[...]
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5 E N G L I S H SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR CHAIN SA W USERS (ANSI B175.1-1991, Annex C) (CAN3-Z62.1-M85 FEB85, Appendices A, B) Y our McCulloch Chain Saw is provided with a safety label located on the HAND GUARD . This label, along with the safe- ty instructions on these pages, should be carefully read before attempting to operate your saw . HOW TO REA[...]
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7 E N G L I S H BEW ARE OF: ROT A TIONAL KICKBACK THE PUSH (PINCH KICKBACK) (Figure 2-2A) AND PULL REACTIONS (Figure 2-2B) A= Kickback path A = Pull B = Kickback reaction zone B = Solid objects C = Push KICKBACK may occur when the NOSE or TIP of the guide bar touches an object, or when wood closes in and pinch- es the saw chain in the cut. T ip con[...]
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7 E N G L I S H BEW ARE OF: ROT A TIONAL KICKBACK THE PUSH (PINCH KICKBACK) (Figure 2-2A) AND PULL REACTIONS (Figure 2-2B) A= Kickback path A = Pull B = Kickback reaction zone B = Solid objects C = Push KICKBACK may occur when the NOSE or TIP of the guide bar touches an object, or when wood closes in and pinch- es the saw chain in the cut. T ip con[...]
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9 E N G L I S H 6. CONSIDER THE WORK AREA ENVIRONMENT : Use extreme caution when cutting small sized brush and sapling, as slender material may catch the saw chain and be whipped toward you or pull you off balance. Do not operate a chain saw in a tree unless you are specifically trained to do so. When cutting a limb that is under ten- sion, be aler[...]
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9 E N G L I S H 6. CONSIDER THE WORK AREA ENVIRONMENT : Use extreme caution when cutting small sized brush and sapling, as slender material may catch the saw chain and be whipped toward you or pull you off balance. Do not operate a chain saw in a tree unless you are specifically trained to do so. When cutting a limb that is under ten- sion, be aler[...]
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11 E N G L I S H 18. CARRYING THE SA W: Carry the saw by the front handle with the saw stopped. Keep your finger off the switch, and make sure that the guide bar and saw chain are to the rear . 19. GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK: W ARNING: Kickback may occur when the nose or tip of the guide bar touches an object, or when the wood closes in and pinches the[...]
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11 E N G L I S H 18. CARRYING THE SA W: Carry the saw by the front handle with the saw stopped. Keep your finger off the switch, and make sure that the guide bar and saw chain are to the rear . 19. GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK: W ARNING: Kickback may occur when the nose or tip of the guide bar touches an object, or when the wood closes in and pinches the[...]
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13 E N G L I S H 30. DO NOT FORCE a small saw to do a job requiring a heavier duty unit. 31. EXAMINE THE ELECTRICAL SWITCHES. Do not use the chain saw if the switches do not properly turn on and off. Do not attempt to make any repairs to the electric switches. T ake your saw to a McCulloch Authorized Service Center . 32. MAINT AIN EXTENSION CORDS. [...]
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13 E N G L I S H 30. DO NOT FORCE a small saw to do a job requiring a heavier duty unit. 31. EXAMINE THE ELECTRICAL SWITCHES. Do not use the chain saw if the switches do not properly turn on and off. Do not attempt to make any repairs to the electric switches. T ake your saw to a McCulloch Authorized Service Center . 32. MAINT AIN EXTENSION CORDS. [...]
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16 E N G L I S H 3-1. INTRODUCTION This unit is designed for occasional homeowner use and should not be used for commercial purposes or subjected to heavy continuous use. Y our new chain saw can be used for a variety of projects such as cutting firewood, making fence posts, felling small trees, limbing, pruning at ground level, and light carpentry [...]
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16 E N G L I S H 3-1. INTRODUCTION This unit is designed for occasional homeowner use and should not be used for commercial purposes or subjected to heavy continuous use. Y our new chain saw can be used for a variety of projects such as cutting firewood, making fence posts, felling small trees, limbing, pruning at ground level, and light carpentry [...]
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E N G L I S H 3-3. ASSEMBL Y REQUIREMENTS Y our new pole saw will require adjustment of chain and filling the oil tank with lubricating oil before the unit is ready for oper- ation. Do not start the saw motor until the unit is properly pre- pared. Read all instructions carefully . Do not install any other size bar and chain than what is recommended[...]
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E N G L I S H 3-3. ASSEMBL Y REQUIREMENTS Y our new pole saw will require adjustment of chain and filling the oil tank with lubricating oil before the unit is ready for oper- ation. Do not start the saw motor until the unit is properly pre- pared. Read all instructions carefully . Do not install any other size bar and chain than what is recommended[...]
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20 E N G L I S H 3-7. ADJUSTING POLE LENGTH The pole saw has a telescoping pole assembly that will extend from 57 inches (fully retracted) to 96 inches (fully extended). A threaded compression coupling is used to hold the pole in position at any extended length. 1. T o extend the pole, loosen coupling by turning coupling nut counterclockwise as sho[...]
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20 E N G L I S H 3-7. ADJUSTING POLE LENGTH The pole saw has a telescoping pole assembly that will extend from 57 inches (fully retracted) to 96 inches (fully extended). A threaded compression coupling is used to hold the pole in position at any extended length. 1. T o extend the pole, loosen coupling by turning coupling nut counterclockwise as sho[...]
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E N G L I S H 3-9. CUTTING WITH THE POLE SA W 1. Connect saw to extension cord. Connect extension cord to power supply . 2. Use both hands to grip pole saw . Use only designated grip areas when operating pole saw (See Fig. 3-9A). Use firm grip. Thumbs and fingers must wrap around pole saw handle and pole. 3. Make sure your footing is firm. Keep fee[...]
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E N G L I S H 3-9. CUTTING WITH THE POLE SA W 1. Connect saw to extension cord. Connect extension cord to power supply . 2. Use both hands to grip pole saw . Use only designated grip areas when operating pole saw (See Fig. 3-9A). Use firm grip. Thumbs and fingers must wrap around pole saw handle and pole. 3. Make sure your footing is firm. Keep fee[...]
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23 24 4 - OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS - FUNCTIONMENT - INSTRUCCIONES DE OPERACION E N G L I S H 4-1. TO ST ART SA W 1. PLEASE READ ALL WARNINGS. 2. Make sure oil reservoir is full. W ARNING Ensure the extension cord is of the proper size and type for your saw . 3. Plug the cord (A) into the appropriate size extension cord (B) (see Figure 3-1 1). Plug t[...]
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23 24 4 - OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS - FUNCTIONMENT - INSTRUCCIONES DE OPERACION E N G L I S H 4-1. TO ST ART SA W 1. PLEASE READ ALL WARNINGS. 2. Make sure oil reservoir is full. W ARNING Ensure the extension cord is of the proper size and type for your saw . 3. Plug the cord (A) into the appropriate size extension cord (B) (see Figure 3-1 1). Plug t[...]
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25 26 E N G L I S H CAUTION Never starve the bar and chain of lubrication oil. Running the saw DRY or with T OO LITTLE OIL will decrease cutting efficiency , shorten chain saw life, and cause rapid dulling of the chain and excessive wear of the bar from overheat- ing. T oo little is evidenced by smoke or bar discoloration. NOTE: The saw chain stret[...]
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25 26 E N G L I S H CAUTION Never starve the bar and chain of lubrication oil. Running the saw DRY or with T OO LITTLE OIL will decrease cutting efficiency , shorten chain saw life, and cause rapid dulling of the chain and excessive wear of the bar from overheat- ing. T oo little is evidenced by smoke or bar discoloration. NOTE: The saw chain stret[...]
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28 E N G L I S H 5-1.TRIMMING A TREE (PRUNING) W ARNING A void kickback. Kickback can result in severe injury or death. See Kickback, page 6, to avoid risk of kickback. Do not operate pole saw while in a tree, on a ladder or any other unsta- ble work surface, or in any awkward position. Y ou may lose control of pole saw causing severe injury . Do n[...]
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28 E N G L I S H 5-1.TRIMMING A TREE (PRUNING) W ARNING A void kickback. Kickback can result in severe injury or death. See Kickback, page 6, to avoid risk of kickback. Do not operate pole saw while in a tree, on a ladder or any other unsta- ble work surface, or in any awkward position. Y ou may lose control of pole saw causing severe injury . Do n[...]
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30 E N G L I S H W ARNING Do not cut down a tree during high or changing winds or if there is a danger to property . Consult a tree professional. Do not cut down a tree if there is a danger of striking utility wires; notify the utility company before making any cuts. GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR FELLING TREES: Normally felling consists of 2 main cutting [...]
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30 E N G L I S H W ARNING Do not cut down a tree during high or changing winds or if there is a danger to property . Consult a tree professional. Do not cut down a tree if there is a danger of striking utility wires; notify the utility company before making any cuts. GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR FELLING TREES: Normally felling consists of 2 main cutting [...]
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32 E N G L I S H W ARNING 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 (Figure 5-2A). 5-3. LIMBING Limbing a tree is the process of removing the branches from a fallen tree. Do not remove supporting limbs ([...]
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32 E N G L I S H W ARNING 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 (Figure 5-2A). 5-3. LIMBING Limbing a tree is the process of removing the branches from a fallen tree. Do not remove supporting limbs ([...]
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34 E N G L I S H 5-5. BUCKING USING A SA WHORSE For personal safety and ease of cutting, the correct position for vertical bucking is essential (Figure 5-5A). VERTICAL CUTTING: A. Hold the saw firmly with both hands and keep the saw to the right of your body while cutting. B Keep the left arm as straight as possible. C. Keep weight on both feet. CA[...]
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34 E N G L I S H 5-5. BUCKING USING A SA WHORSE For personal safety and ease of cutting, the correct position for vertical bucking is essential (Figure 5-5A). VERTICAL CUTTING: A. Hold the saw firmly with both hands and keep the saw to the right of your body while cutting. B Keep the left arm as straight as possible. C. Keep weight on both feet. CA[...]
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E N G L I S H 6-1. GUIDE BAR MAINTENANCE W ARNING Ensure that the power cord is disconnected before performing any maintenance on your saw . Proper maintenance of the guide bar , as explained in this section, is essential to keep your saw in good working order . GUIDE BAR MAINTENANCE : Most guide bar problems can be prevented merely by keeping the [...]
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E N G L I S H 6-1. GUIDE BAR MAINTENANCE W ARNING Ensure that the power cord is disconnected before performing any maintenance on your saw . Proper maintenance of the guide bar , as explained in this section, is essential to keep your saw in good working order . GUIDE BAR MAINTENANCE : Most guide bar problems can be prevented merely by keeping the [...]
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E N G L I S H 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 per- formance. A standard saw chain (a chain which does not have the kickbac[...]
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E N G L I S H 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 per- formance. A standard saw chain (a chain which does not have the kickbac[...]
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E N G L I S H 7-1. PREVENT A TIVE MAINTENANCE W ARNING SERVICING A DOUBLE INSULA TED APPLIANCE In this double insulated appliance, 2 systems of insulation, instead of grounding, are provided. No grounding means is provided on a double insulated appliance, nor should a means for grounding be added to the appliance. No serv- iceable parts are inside.[...]
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E N G L I S H 7-1. PREVENT A TIVE MAINTENANCE W ARNING SERVICING A DOUBLE INSULA TED APPLIANCE In this double insulated appliance, 2 systems of insulation, instead of grounding, are provided. No grounding means is provided on a double insulated appliance, nor should a means for grounding be added to the appliance. No serv- iceable parts are inside.[...]
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USER MANUAL Electric Pole Saw MANUEL DE UTILISA TION Perche Élagueuse Électrique MANUAL DEL USUARIO Sierra T elescopia Electrica W ARNING • PLEASE READ Beware of kickback. Hold chain saw firmly with both hands when using. For your own safety , please read and follow the safety precuations in this manual before attempting to operate your chain s[...]