Manual McCulloch M4620 (page 4 of 19) (English, French, Portuguese, Spanish)

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S Do no t put pressure on the saw at the end of

the cut. A pplying pressure can cause you to

lose control when the cut is completed.

S Stop the engine before setting the saw

down.

S Do not operate a chain saw that is dam-

aged, improperly adjusted, or not com-

pletely a nd securely asse mbled. Always

replace bar, chain, hand guard, or chain

brake immediately if it becomes damaged,

broken or is otherwise removed.

S With the engine stopped, hand carry the

chain saw with the muffler away from your

body , and the guide bar and chain to the

rear, preferably covered with a s cabbard.

CHAIN SAW SAFETY EQUIPMENT

NOTE:

In t h i s section , the safe t y fe a t u r e s of

the chain saw and their function are explained.

For inspection and maintenance, see instruc-

tio n s in th e C HECK ING, MAINTAI NI NG AND

SERVICING CHAIN SAW SAFETY EQUIP-

MENT section. See instructions under the

WHAT IS WHA T? section, to find where these

parts are located on your chain saw. The life

span of the machine can be reduced and the

risk of accidents can increase if m achine main-

tenance is not carried out correctly and if ser-

vice and/or repairs are not carried out profes-

sionally . I f you need further information, please

contact your nearest service dealer .

S Chain brake. Your chain saw is equipped

with a chain brake that is designed to stop

the chain from moving.

WARNING: The chain brake is de-

signed 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.

S Throttle trigger lock--out. The throttl e

lock--out is designed to prevent accidental

operation of the throttle trigger.

S Chain catcher. The chain catcher is de-

signed to catch the saw chain if it breaks.

S Vibration damping system. Your chain

saw is equipped with a vibration dam ping

system that is designed to minimize vibra-

tion and make operation easier.

SAFETY NOTICE: Exposure t o vibrations

through prolonged use of gasoline powered

hand tools could cause blood vessel or nerve

damage in the fingers, hands, and joi nts o f peo-

ple prone to circulation disorders or abnormal

swellings. Prolonged use in cold weather has

been linked to blood vessel damage in other-

wise healthy people. If symptoms occur such

as numbness, pain, l oss of strength, change in

skin color or texture, o r l oss of feeling i n t he fin-

gers, hands, or joints, discontinue the use of

this tool and seek medical attention. An anti-

vibration system does not guarantee the a void-

ance 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.

S ON/STOP switch. The ON/STOP switch

should be used to stop the engine.

CHECKING, MAINTAINING AND

SERVICING CHAIN SAW SAFETY

EQUIPMENT

WARNING: Never use a chain saw

with defective safety equipment. Safety

equipment must be inspected and main-

tained. If your chain saw does not pass in-

spection, take the saw to your nearest ser-

vice dealer f or r epair.

S Chain brake. Brush of f any wood dust, res-

in and dirt from the chain brake and clutch

drum. Dirt and wear can impair operation of

the brake. For additional information, see

OPERA TING YOUR UNIT section.

S Throttle t rigger l ock--out. Check that the

throttle trigger can notbeoperated until the

throttle lock--out is pressed.

S Chain catcher. Check that the chain

catcher is not damaged and is firmly at-

tached to the body of the chain saw.

S Vibration damping system. Regularly

check the vibration damping units for

cracks or deformation. Make sure the

vibration damping units are securely at-

tached to the engine unit and handle unit.

S ON/STOP switch. Start the engine and

make sure the engine stops when you

move the ON/STOP switch to the ST OP

position.

MAINTAIN YOUR SA W IN GOOD

WORKING ORDER

S Have all chain saw service performed by a

qualified service deal er with th e e xception of

the items listed in t he maintenance section o f

this manual. For example, if improper tools

are used to remove or hold the flywheel

when servicing the clutch, structural damage

to the flywheel can occur and cause the fly-

wheel to burst.

S Make certain the saw chain stops moving

when the throttle trigger is released. For

correction, refer to CARBURETOR AD-

JUSTMENTS.

S Never modify your saw in any way. Use

only attachments supplied or specifically

recom mend ed by the manufacturer.

S Keep the handles dry, clean, and free of oil

or fuel mixture.

S Keep fuel and oil caps, screws, and fas-

teners securely tightened.

S Use only McCulloch accessories and re-

placement parts as recommended.

HANDLE FUEL WITH CA UTION

S Do not smoke while handling fuel or while

operating the saw.

S Eliminate all sources of sparks or flame in

the areas where fuel is mixed or poured.

There should be nosmoking, openflames,

or work that could cause sparks. Allow en-

gine to cool before refueling.

S Mix and pour fuel in an outdoor area on bare

ground; store fuel in a cool, dry, well venti-

lated place; and use an approved, marked

container for all fuel purposes. Wipe up all

fuel spills before starting saw.

S Mov e at least 10 feet (3 meters) from fuel-

ing site before starting engine.

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