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USER MANUAL Electric Chain Saw
MANUEL DE UTILISATION Tronçonneuses Electriques
MANUAL DEL USUARIO Sierras Electricas de Cadena
MODELS / MODÉLES / MODELOS
MS1415, MS1215, MS1210
U.S.A. Imported by:
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MTD LLC
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P.O. Box 361131
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Cleveland, OH 44136-0019
Canada Imported by / Importé par:
MTD PRODUCTS LIMITED
DOUBLE INSULATED
97 Kent Avenue
DOUBLE ISOLATION
Kitchen
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PLEASE READ 1 - GENERAL INFORMATION - GENERALITES Dear Customer, INFORMACION GENERAL Thank you for purchasing a McCulloch product. With proper operation and maintenance, it will provide you with years of service. In order to make the best use of your investment, be CERTAIN to familiarize yourself with the contents of the ENTIRE user manual before attempting to operate and maintain your unit. Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MS1210 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MS1215 . . . . . . . . . . . .
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PLEASE READ 1 - GENERAL INFORMATION - GENERALITES Dear Customer, INFORMACION GENERAL Thank you for purchasing a McCulloch product. With proper operation and maintenance, it will provide you with years of service. In order to make the best use of your investment, be CERTAIN to familiarize yourself with the contents of the ENTIRE user manual before attempting to operate and maintain your unit. Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MS1210 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MS1215 . . . . . . . . . . . .
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1-2. SAFETY FEATURES 1 - GENERAL INFORMATION - RENSEIGNMENTS GENERAUX - Numbers preceding the descriptions correspond with the numbers on preceding page to help you locate the safety INFORMACION GENERAL feature. E 1 LOW-KICKBACK CHAIN helps significantly reduce kickback, or the intensity of kickback, due to specially N designed depth gauges and Guard links. G 9 LOCK / OFF BUTTON prevents accidental acceleration of the saw motor. The trigger cannot be squeezed L unless lock/off button is depress
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1-2. SAFETY FEATURES 1 - GENERAL INFORMATION - RENSEIGNMENTS GENERAUX - Numbers preceding the descriptions correspond with the numbers on preceding page to help you locate the safety INFORMACION GENERAL feature. E 1 LOW-KICKBACK CHAIN helps significantly reduce kickback, or the intensity of kickback, due to specially N designed depth gauges and Guard links. G 9 LOCK / OFF BUTTON prevents accidental acceleration of the saw motor. The trigger cannot be squeezed L unless lock/off button is depress
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2 - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - INSTRUCTIONS DE 1 2 SECURITE IMPORTANTES - PRECAUCIONES DE SEGURIDAD IMPORTANTES 3 4 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR CHAIN SAW USERS (ANSI B175.1-1991, Annex C) (CAN3-Z62.1-M85 FEB85, Appendices A, B) E 2-1A Your McCulloch Chain Saw is provided with a safety label located on the HAND GUARD. This label, along with the safe- N ty instructions on these pages, should be carefully read before attempting to operate your saw. G HOW TO READ SYMBOLS AND COLORS: L WARNING RECOM
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2 - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - INSTRUCTIONS DE 1 2 SECURITE IMPORTANTES - PRECAUCIONES DE SEGURIDAD IMPORTANTES 3 4 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR CHAIN SAW USERS (ANSI B175.1-1991, Annex C) (CAN3-Z62.1-M85 FEB85, Appendices A, B) E 2-1A Your McCulloch Chain Saw is provided with a safety label located on the HAND GUARD. This label, along with the safe- N ty instructions on these pages, should be carefully read before attempting to operate your saw. G HOW TO READ SYMBOLS AND COLORS: L WARNING RECOM
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS A B WARNING When using an electric chain saw, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, elec- E tric shock, and injury to persons, including the following: N A G READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS L 1. Double insulated - No Serviceable Parts Inside. I 2. To reduce the risk of electric shock, this equipment has a polarized plug (one blade is wider then the other). This A A B S plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS A B WARNING When using an electric chain saw, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, elec- E tric shock, and injury to persons, including the following: N A G READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS L 1. Double insulated - No Serviceable Parts Inside. I 2. To reduce the risk of electric shock, this equipment has a polarized plug (one blade is wider then the other). This A A B S plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does
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6. CONSIDER THE WORK AREA ENVIRONMENT: Use extreme caution when cutting small sized brush and 13. STAY ALERT: Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do not operate the chain saw when you are tired. sapling, as slender material may catch the saw chain and be whipped toward you or pull you off balance. Do not Keep all parts of your body away from the saw chain when the motor is operating. Before you start the saw, make operate a chain saw in a tree unless you are specifically trained to do so
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6. CONSIDER THE WORK AREA ENVIRONMENT: Use extreme caution when cutting small sized brush and 13. STAY ALERT: Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do not operate the chain saw when you are tired. sapling, as slender material may catch the saw chain and be whipped toward you or pull you off balance. Do not Keep all parts of your body away from the saw chain when the motor is operating. Before you start the saw, make operate a chain saw in a tree unless you are specifically trained to do so
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18. CARRYING THE SAW: Carry the saw by the front handle with the saw stopped. Keep your finger off the switch, G. Use only replacement bars and chains specified by the manufacturer or the equivalent. and make sure that the guide bar and saw chain are to the rear. H. There are no other replacement components for achieving kickback protection in accordance with CSA Z62.3. 19. GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK: 20. POWER SUPPLY: Connect the chain saw to correct voltage; be sure that the voltage supplied is th
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18. CARRYING THE SAW: Carry the saw by the front handle with the saw stopped. Keep your finger off the switch, G. Use only replacement bars and chains specified by the manufacturer or the equivalent. and make sure that the guide bar and saw chain are to the rear. H. There are no other replacement components for achieving kickback protection in accordance with CSA Z62.3. 19. GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK: 20. POWER SUPPLY: Connect the chain saw to correct voltage; be sure that the voltage supplied is th
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30. DO NOT FORCE a small saw to do a job requiring a heavier duty unit. 38. All chain saw service, other than the items listed in the user manual safety and maintenance instructions, E 31. EXAMINE THE ELECTRICAL SWITCHES. Do not use the chain saw if the switches do not properly turn on and off. should be performed by competent chain saw personnel. Do not attempt to repair it yourself; there are no user N Do not attempt to make any repairs to the electric switches. Take your saw to a McCulloch Au
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30. DO NOT FORCE a small saw to do a job requiring a heavier duty unit. 38. All chain saw service, other than the items listed in the user manual safety and maintenance instructions, E 31. EXAMINE THE ELECTRICAL SWITCHES. Do not use the chain saw if the switches do not properly turn on and off. should be performed by competent chain saw personnel. Do not attempt to repair it yourself; there are no user N Do not attempt to make any repairs to the electric switches. Take your saw to a McCulloch Au
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3-3. ASSEMBLY REQUIREMENTS Guide Bar Bolts Use of these personal safety items is highly Your new chain saw will require adjustment of chain and filling Boulons du guide-chaîne recommended to reduce the risk of acciden- the oil tank with lubricating oil before the unit is ready for oper- Tornillos de la Barra Guia tal injury. ation. Do not start the saw motor until the unit is properly pre- pared. Read all instructions carefully. Do not install any other L’utilisation des ces dispostifs de sécuri
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3-3. ASSEMBLY REQUIREMENTS Guide Bar Bolts Use of these personal safety items is highly Your new chain saw will require adjustment of chain and filling Boulons du guide-chaîne recommended to reduce the risk of acciden- the oil tank with lubricating oil before the unit is ready for oper- Tornillos de la Barra Guia tal injury. ation. Do not start the saw motor until the unit is properly pre- pared. Read all instructions carefully. Do not install any other L’utilisation des ces dispostifs de sécuri
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D A B C E 3-5A 3-5B 3-5C 3-5. SAW CHAIN TENSION ADJUSTMENT 3. After adjustment and while wearing heavy duty work gloves, move the saw chain back and forth on the guide bar Proper tension of the saw chain is extremely important and must be checked before starting, as well as during, any to be sure the chain moves freely and is in proper mesh with sprocket. cutting operation. Taking the time to make needed adjustments to the saw chain will result in improved cutting per- E NOTE: IF the chain is di
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D A B C E 3-5A 3-5B 3-5C 3-5. SAW CHAIN TENSION ADJUSTMENT 3. After adjustment and while wearing heavy duty work gloves, move the saw chain back and forth on the guide bar Proper tension of the saw chain is extremely important and must be checked before starting, as well as during, any to be sure the chain moves freely and is in proper mesh with sprocket. cutting operation. Taking the time to make needed adjustments to the saw chain will result in improved cutting per- E NOTE: IF the chain is di
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3-7. FILLING OIL TANK 4 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS - FUNCTIONMENT Using a funnel, fill oil tank with McCulloch Chain, Bar and Sprocket oil. Wipe up any spills. Make sure no dirt gets into - INSTRUCCIONES DE OPERACION the oil tank. 3-8. SELECTING THE PROPER EXTENSION CORD FOR YOUR SAW MODEL E N A Minimum Gauge Wire G L Length of Power Cord Ampere I Saw Model Volts AC Rating 25 ft. / 7.5m 50 ft. / 15m 100 ft. / 30m S B H 8 MS1210, MS1215, MS1415 110 / 120 18 Gauge 16 Gauge 14 Gauge 4-1B 4-1A 1. Whe
