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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 Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120V~, 60Hz, 8Amp Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.5HP Bar Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10” (25cm) Chain Oil Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]
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E N G L I S H Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120V~, 60Hz, 8Amp Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.5HP Bar Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10” (25cm) Chain Oil Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]
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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. CARR YING 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 th[...]
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11 E N G L I S H 18. CARR YING 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 th[...]
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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 Use of these personal safety items is highly recommended to reduce the risk of accidental injury . L ’utilisation des ces dispostifs de sécurité est fore- tement recommandé afim de réduire tout risque de blessures accidentelles. El uso de estos articulos de seguridad personal es altamente recomendado para reducir el riesgo de lesiones acci[...]
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16 Use of these personal safety items is highly recommended to reduce the risk of accidental injury . L ’utilisation des ces dispostifs de sécurité est fore- tement recommandé afim de réduire tout risque de blessures accidentelles. El uso de estos articulos de seguridad personal es altamente recomendado para reducir el riesgo de lesiones acci[...]
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17 18 3 - ASSEMBL Y INSTRUCTIONS - INSTRUCTIONS POUR MONT AGE INSTRUCCIONES DE ENSEMBLADO 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 f[...]
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17 18 3 - ASSEMBL Y INSTRUCTIONS - INSTRUCTIONS POUR MONT AGE INSTRUCCIONES DE ENSEMBLADO 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 f[...]
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20 19 F R A N C A I S 3. Après avoir ajusté la chaîne et toujours portant des gants de protection robustes, tirer la chaîne vers l’avant puis l’arrière, dans un mouvement d’aller retour le long du guide-chaîne pour s’assurer qu’elle bouge librement et qu’elle est bien placée sur le pignon. Ne pas chaîne de mouvement avec les mai[...]
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20 19 F R A N C A I S 3. Après avoir ajusté la chaîne et toujours portant des gants de protection robustes, tirer la chaîne vers l’avant puis l’arrière, dans un mouvement d’aller retour le long du guide-chaîne pour s’assurer qu’elle bouge librement et qu’elle est bien placée sur le pignon. Ne pas chaîne de mouvement avec les mai[...]
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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 TOO 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 stretc[...]
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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 TOO 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 stretc[...]
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28 27 E N G L I S H SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS DOUBLE INSULA TION NO SERVICEABLE P ARTS INSIDE Do not use if the cord or plug is damaged. Y our appliance is double insulated to help protect against electric shock. Double insulation construction consists of 2 separate “layers” of electrical insulation. Appliances built with this insulation system [...]
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28 27 E N G L I S H SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS DOUBLE INSULA TION NO SERVICEABLE P ARTS INSIDE Do not use if the cord or plug is damaged. Y our appliance is double insulated to help protect against electric shock. Double insulation construction consists of 2 separate “layers” of electrical insulation. Appliances built with this insulation system [...]
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30 29 E N G L I S H 5-2. FELLING Felling is the term for cutting down a tree. Small trees up to 6-7” (15- 18cm) in diameter are usually cut in a single cut. Larger trees require notch cuts. Notch cuts determine the direction the tree will fall. FELLING A TREE: W ARNING A retreat path (A) should be planned and cleared as necessary before cuts are [...]
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30 29 E N G L I S H 5-2. FELLING Felling is the term for cutting down a tree. Small trees up to 6-7” (15- 18cm) in diameter are usually cut in a single cut. Larger trees require notch cuts. Notch cuts determine the direction the tree will fall. FELLING A TREE: W ARNING A retreat path (A) should be planned and cleared as necessary before cuts are [...]
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32 31 E N G L I S H Never saw completely through the trunk. Always leave a hinge. The hinge guides the tree. If the trunk is completely cut through, control over the felling direction is lost. Insert a wedge or felling lever in the cut well before the tree becomes unstable and starts to move. This will prevent the guide bar from binding in the fell[...]
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32 31 E N G L I S H Never saw completely through the trunk. Always leave a hinge. The hinge guides the tree. If the trunk is completely cut through, control over the felling direction is lost. Insert a wedge or felling lever in the cut well before the tree becomes unstable and starts to move. This will prevent the guide bar from binding in the fell[...]
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34 33 E N G L I S H 5-4. BUCKING Bucking is cutting a fallen log into lengths. Make sure you have a good footing and stand uphill of the log when cut- ting on sloping ground. If possible, the log should be supported so that the end to be cut off is not resting on the ground. If the log is supported at both ends and you must cut in the middle, make [...]
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34 33 E N G L I S H 5-4. BUCKING Bucking is cutting a fallen log into lengths. Make sure you have a good footing and stand uphill of the log when cut- ting on sloping ground. If possible, the log should be supported so that the end to be cut off is not resting on the ground. If the log is supported at both ends and you must cut in the middle, make [...]
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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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41 E N G 7. No motor lubrication is necessary . The motor is equipped with lifetime lubricated bearings. 8. If the saw does not operate, turn switch to OFF position and disconnect the extension cord, first from the power supply , then from the saw. Check the power supply for blown fuses or tripped circuit breakers. If it still does not operate, con[...]
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41 E N G 7. No motor lubrication is necessary . The motor is equipped with lifetime lubricated bearings. 8. If the saw does not operate, turn switch to OFF position and disconnect the extension cord, first from the power supply , then from the saw. Check the power supply for blown fuses or tripped circuit breakers. If it still does not operate, con[...]
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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[...]