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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
U.S.A. Imported by:
For Consumer Assistance Please Call
MTD LLC
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P.O. Box 361131
Para La Ayuda Del Consumidor Llame Por Favor
Cleveland, OH 44136-0019
DOUBLE INSULATED
DOUBLE ISOLATION
Canada Imported by / Importé par:
MTD PRODUCTS LIMITED
DOBLEMENTE AISLADA
97 Kent A
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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. Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120V~, 60Hz, 8Amp E Be sur
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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. Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120V~, 60Hz, 8Amp E Be sur
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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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15. Do not use the pole saw to cut limbs larger in diameter than 4” (10 cm) in diameter. (See Fig. 2-3B) 16. Keep other persons away from cutting end of pole saw and at a safe distance from work area. (See Fig. 2-3C) E 17. Do not use pole saw near cable, electric power or telephone lines. Maintain a minimum clearance of 10 feet from all power lines. (See Fig. 2-3D) N G SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 15. Ne pas utiliser la scie à poteau pour couper des branches d'un diamètre supérieur à 4" (10 cm). (Voi
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15. Do not use the pole saw to cut limbs larger in diameter than 4” (10 cm) in diameter. (See Fig. 2-3B) 16. Keep other persons away from cutting end of pole saw and at a safe distance from work area. (See Fig. 2-3C) E 17. Do not use pole saw near cable, electric power or telephone lines. Maintain a minimum clearance of 10 feet from all power lines. (See Fig. 2-3D) N G SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 15. Ne pas utiliser la scie à poteau pour couper des branches d'un diamètre supérieur à 4" (10 cm). (Voi
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3-4. GUIDE BAR / SAW CHAIN 3 - ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS - INSTRUCTIONS POUR MONTAGE Guide Bar Bolts Boulons du guide-chaîne INSTRUCCIONES DE ENSEMBLADO REPLACEMENT INSTALLATION Tornillos de la Barra Guia WARNING 3-1. INTRODUCTION Whenever handling the saw chain, wear work gloves for pro- This unit is designed for occasional homeowner use and should not be used for commercial purposes or subjected to tection against sharp cutting edges. heavy continuous use. 1. Remove bar nuts, push bar bolts in an
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3-4. GUIDE BAR / SAW CHAIN 3 - ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS - INSTRUCTIONS POUR MONTAGE Guide Bar Bolts Boulons du guide-chaîne INSTRUCCIONES DE ENSEMBLADO REPLACEMENT INSTALLATION Tornillos de la Barra Guia WARNING 3-1. INTRODUCTION Whenever handling the saw chain, wear work gloves for pro- This unit is designed for occasional homeowner use and should not be used for commercial purposes or subjected to tection against sharp cutting edges. heavy continuous use. 1. Remove bar nuts, push bar bolts in an
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D A A B C E B 3-5A 3-5B 3-5C 3-6A 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. Do not move chain with bare hands. cutting operation. Taking the time to make needed adjustments to the saw chain will result in impr
