User manual MTD 310385

[. . . ] 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. Be sure to carefully follow the step-by-step illustrations in this manual to start, operate and maintain your new product. In the manual there will be the following call-outs: NOTE:, WARNING / CAUTION and WARRANTY. A NOTE: is used to convey additional information, to highlight a particular explanation, or to expand a step description. [. . . ] MIXING FUEL Mix fuel with McCulloch brand 2 cycle oil in an approved container. WARNING To Test CHAIN BRAKE®: ® The purpose of the CHAIN BRAKE® is to reduce the possibility of injury due to kickback; however, it cannot provide the intended measure of protection if the saw is operated carelessly. Always test the CHAIN BRAKE® before using your saw and periodically while on the job. The CHAIN BRAKE is DISENGAGED (chain can move) when BRAKE LEVER IS PULLED BACK AND LOCKED (Figure 3-5A). The CHAIN BRAKE® is ENGAGED (chain is stopped) when brake lever is in forward position. If strong resistance is felt, or lever does not move into either position, do not use your saw. Take it immediately to a McCulloch Authorized Service Center for repair. CHAIN BRAKE ® MECHANICAL TEST Your chain saw is equipped with a CHAIN BRAKE® that reduces possibility of injury due to kickback. The brake is activated if pressure is applied against brake lever when, as in the event of kickback, operator’s hand strikes the lever. E N G L I S H Use regular grade unleaded gasoline mixed with McCulloch 40:1 custom 2-cycle engine oil for best results. This will cause permanent engine damage and void the manufacturer’s warranty for that product. I ® S NOTE: For emergency stopping, simply activate CHAIN BRAKE and move STOP switch down. CHAIN BRAKE OPERATIONAL TEST Test the CHAIN BRAKE® periodically to ensure proper function. Perform a CHAIN BRAKE® test prior to initial cutting, following extensive cutting, and definitely following any CHAIN BRAKE® service. Latch throttle advance: depress latch and hold (A) squeeze throttle trigger (B) release trigger and then the latch (Figure 5-2E). Depress and release trigger (E) for IDLE, then go to step 9 (Figure 5-2J). I ® S NOTE: For emergency stopping, simply activate CHAIN BRAKE and move STOP switch down. CHAIN BRAKE OPERATIONAL TEST Test the CHAIN BRAKE® periodically to ensure proper function. Perform a CHAIN BRAKE® test prior to initial cutting, following extensive cutting, and definitely following any CHAIN BRAKE® service. Latch throttle advance: depress latch and hold (A) squeeze throttle trigger (B) release trigger and then the latch (Figure 5-2E). Depress and release trigger (E) for IDLE, then go to step 9 (Figure 5-2J). SAW CHAIN / BAR LUBRICATION Adequate lubrication of the saw chain is essential at all times to minimize friction with the guide bar. [. . . ] NOTE: It is not necessary to remove the saw chain to lubricate the guide bar sprocket tip. Using the Lube Gun (optional), insert needle nose into the lubrication hole and inject grease until it appears at outside edge of sprocket tip (Figure 8-1A). Repeat lubrication procedure until the entire sprocket tip has been greased. BREAKING IN A NEW SAW CHAIN: A new chain and bar will need chain readjustment after as few as 5 cuts. [. . . ]