Manual McCulloch 441 (page 6 of 16) (English, German, French, Spanish)

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S Tip contact in some cases may cause a light-

ning fast reverse REACTION, kicking the

guide bar up and back toward the operator .

S Pinching the saw chain along the top ofthe

guide bar may push the guide bar rapidly

back toward the operator.

S Either of these reactions may cause you to

lose control of the saw which could result

in serious injury. Do not rely exclusively

uponthe safety devices built into your saw.

CHAIN BRAKE

S Chain brake, designed to stop the chain in

the e vent of kickback.

WARNING: Your chain saw i s

equipped with a chain brake that is designed

to stop the chain immediately if you get a

kickback. The chain brake reduces the risk

of accidents, but only you can prevent them.

DO NOT ASSUME THAT THE CHAIN

BRAKE WILL PROTECT YOU IN THE

EVENT OF A KICKBACK.

SAFETY NOTICE: Exposure to

vibrations through prolonged use of gasoline

powered hand tools could cause blood

vessel or nerve damage in the fingers,

hands, and joints of people pr one to

circulation disorders or abnormal swellings.

Prolonged use in cold weather has been

linked to blood vessel damage in otherwise

healthy people. If symptoms occur such as

numbness, pain, loss of strength, change in

skin color or texture, or loss of feeling in the

fingers, hands, or joints, discontinue the use

of this tool and seek medical attention. An

anti-v ibrationsystemdoes not guarantee the

avoidance of these problems. Users who

operate power tools on a continual and

regular basis must monitor closely their

physical condition and the condition of this

tool.

ASSEMBLY

WARNING: Recheck each assem-

bly step if the saw is received assembled.

Protective gloves (not provided) should be

worn during assembly . Always wear gloves

when handling the chain. The chain is sharp

and can cut you even when it is not moving!

ATTACHING THE BUMPER

SPIKE

The bumper spike may be used as a pivot

when making a cut.

1. Lift adjustment knob handle and turn coun-

terclockwise to loosen chain brake.

2. Align arrows by pressing tensioning le-

ver down to install position (see illustra-

tion). Remove chain brake from saw.

3. Attach the bumper spike with the two

screws as illustrated.

ATTACHING THE BAR & CHAIN (If

not already attached)

1. MoveON/STOPswitchtotheSTOP

position.

2. Make sure chain brake is disengaged

(see CHAIN BRAKE in theOPERATION

section).

IMPORTANT: Before proceeding to next

step, ensure unit is on a flat surface and in an

upright position as shown in illustration be-

low. Chain will not tighten properly if the unit

is not in an upright position.

3. Lift adjustment knob handle and turn coun-

terclockwise to loosen chain brake.

Adjustment

Knob

Handle

Tensioning Lever

LOOSEN

4. Align arrows by pressing tensioning le-

ver down to install position (see illustra-

tion). Remove chain brake from saw.

TENSIONING LEVER IN

INSTALL POS ITION

5. Remove the plastic shipping spacer (if

present).

6. Slide guide bar behind clutch drum until

guide bar stops against clutch drum

spro cke t .

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