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USER MANUAL Electric Pole Saw
MANUEL DE UTILISATION Perche Élagueuse Électrique
MANUAL DEL USUARIO Sierra Telescopia Electrica
MODELS / MODÉLES / MODELOS
MS0815P, MS1015P
© 2001 McCulloch Motors
12802 Leffingwell Rd.
Santa Fe Springs, CA • U.S.A.
Canada Imported by / Importé par:
McCulloch Canada Ltd. DOUBLE INSULATED
525 Southgate Drive, Unit 2
DOUBLE ISOLATION
Guelph, Ontario N1G 3W6
DOBLEMENTE AISLADA
WARNING • PLEASE READ
Beware of kickback. Hold chain saw firmly with both hands when using
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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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MS0815P . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MS0815P . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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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. 1 G 9 LOCK / OFF BUTTON prevents accidental acceleration of the saw motor. The trigger cannot be squeezed L unless lock/off button is depre
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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. 1 G 9 LOCK / OFF BUTTON prevents accidental acceleration of the saw motor. The trigger cannot be squeezed L unless lock/off button is depre
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2 - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - INSTRUCTIONS DE 2 1 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 2 1 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, should be performed by competent chain saw personnel. Do not attempt to repair it yourself; there are no user 31. EXAMINE THE ELECTRICAL SWITCHES. Do not use the chain saw if the switches do not properly turn on and off. serviceable parts inside. Do not attempt to make any repairs to the electric switches. Take your
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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, should be performed by competent chain saw personnel. Do not attempt to repair it yourself; there are no user 31. EXAMINE THE ELECTRICAL SWITCHES. Do not use the chain saw if the switches do not properly turn on and off. serviceable parts inside. Do not attempt to make any repairs to the electric switches. Take your
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Use of these personal safety items is highly recommended to reduce the risk of acciden- tal injury. L’utilisation des ces dispostifs de sécurité est foretement recommandé afim de réduire tout risque de blessures accidentelles. El uso de estos articulos de seguridad per- sonal es altamente recomendado para reducir el riesgo de lesiones accidentales. 2-3A 2-3B 2-3C 2-3D Read User Manual. 10. When Carrying pole saw from one place to another: • unplug unit • return telescoping pole to shortest posi
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Use of these personal safety items is highly recommended to reduce the risk of acciden- tal injury. L’utilisation des ces dispostifs de sécurité est foretement recommandé afim de réduire tout risque de blessures accidentelles. El uso de estos articulos de seguridad per- sonal es altamente recomendado para reducir el riesgo de lesiones accidentales. 2-3A 2-3B 2-3C 2-3D Read User Manual. 10. When Carrying pole saw from one place to another: • unplug unit • return telescoping pole to shortest posi
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3-3. ASSEMBLY REQUIREMENTS Guide Bar Bolts D Your new pole saw will require adjustment of chain and filling Boulons du guide-chaîne the oil tank with lubricating oil before the unit is ready for oper- Tornillos de la Barra Guia 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 for your model. 3-4. GUIDE BAR / SAW CHAIN Saw Chain Chaîne E REPLACEMENT INSTALLATION A B C Moto
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3-3. ASSEMBLY REQUIREMENTS Guide Bar Bolts D Your new pole saw will require adjustment of chain and filling Boulons du guide-chaîne the oil tank with lubricating oil before the unit is ready for oper- Tornillos de la Barra Guia 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 for your model. 3-4. GUIDE BAR / SAW CHAIN Saw Chain Chaîne E REPLACEMENT INSTALLATION A B C Moto
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A UNLOCK LOCK DÉVERROUILLEZ SERRURE ABRA BLOQUEO E B 3-7A 3-5C 3-6A 3-7. ADJUSTING POLE LENGTH 3. After adjustment and while wearing heavy duty work gloves, move the saw chain back and forth on the guide bar The pole saw has a telescoping pole assembly that will extend from 57 inches (fully retracted) to 96 inches (fully to be sure the chain moves freely and is in proper mesh with sprocket. extended). A threaded compression coupling is used to hold the pole in position at any extended length. NO
