McCulloch M3816 Instruction Manual

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Brand: McCulloch
Category: Chainsaw
Model: M3816 (Instruction Manual), prnp3cZ0fjv5.
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Pages: 104 pages

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Please read these instructions carefully

and make sure you understand them before using this unit. Retain these instructions for future reference. MANUEL D’INSTRUCTIONS RENSEIGNEMENTS IMPORTANTS: Avant d’utiliser cet appareil, veuillez lire atentivement les instructions et assurez--vous de les avoir comprises. Conservez les instructions pour référence ultérieure. MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES INFORMACIÓN IMPORTAN ...

IDENTIFICATION (WHAT IS WHAT?)

Primer Bulb Fuel Mix Fill Cap Starter Housing Bar Oil Fill Cap Chain Front Hand Guard Front Handle Starter Rope ON/STOP Switch Muffler Bar Sprocket Hole Chain Adjustment Tool (Bar Tool) Idle Speed Screw Bumper Spike Guide Bar Cylinder Cover Throttle Lockout Rear Handle Throttle Trigger Choke Knob Chain Direction of Travel Chain Adjustment Knob Chain Catcher Chain Brake IDENTIFICATION OF SYMBOLS WARNING! This chain saw can b ...

IDENTIFICATION OF SYMBOLS

Move ON/STOP switch to the ON position. Slowly press primer bulb 6 times. Pull the starter rope sharply 5 times with your right hand. Pull the starter rope sharply with your right hand until the engine starts. Pull choke/fast idle lever out to the full extent (to the FULL CHOKE posi- tion). Push the choke/fast idle lever in to the HALF CHOKE position. Starting Reminder SAFETY RULES WARNING: Always disconnect spark plug wire and ...

S Make sure the chain will not make contact

with any object while starting the engine. Never try to start the saw when the guide bar is in a cut. S Do not put pressure on the saw at the end of the cut. Applying pressure can cause you to lose control when the cut is completed and may cause serious personal injury. 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 and sec ...

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 Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) from fuel- ing site before starting engine. S Turn the engine off and let saw cool in a non-combustible area, not on dry leaves, straw, paper, etc. Slowly remove fuel cap and refuel unit. S Storetheunitandfueli ...

S Keep a good, firm gripon thesaw withboth

hands when the engine is running and don’t let go. A firmgrip willhelp youreduce kickback and maintain control of the saw. Keep the fingers of your left hand encir- cling and your left thumb under the front handlebar.Keepyour right handcomplete- ly around the rear handle whether your are right handed or left handed. Keep your left arm straight with the elbow locked. S Position your left hand on the front handl ...

ATTACHING THE BAR & CHAIN (If

not already attached) 1. Move ON/STOP switch to the STOP 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 surfaceand inan 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 ...

5. Return adjustment knob handle to original

position. Ensure teeth of adjustment knob handle are engaged with notches in the chain brake and adjustment knob handle is laying flat. Teeth Notches CHAIN TENSION (Including units with chain already installed) WARNING: Wear protective gloves when handlingchain. The chainis sharpand can cut you even when it is not moving. It is normal for a new chain tostretch duringthe first 15 minutes of operation. You shoul ...

Fuel mix cap

FUELING ENGINE WARNING: Remove fuel cap slowly when refueling. This engine is certified to operate on unleaded gasoline. Before operation, gasoline must be mixed with a good quality 2-cycle air-cooled engine oil designed to be mixed at a ratio of 40:1. A 40:1 ratio is obtained by mixing 0,125 liter of oil with 5 liters of unleaded gasoline. DO NOT USE automotive or boat oil. These oils will cause engine damage. When mixing fuel follo ...

completely (to the OFF CHOKE position)

and then following the warm engine starting procedure listed above. Ensure the ON/ STOP switch is in the ON position. Starting could require pulling the starter rope handle many times depending on how badly the unit is flooded. If engine fails to start, refer to the TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE. CHAIN BRAKE WARNING: If the brake band is worn too thin it may break when the chain brake is triggered. With a broken brake band ...

Natural conditions that can cause a tree to

fall in a particular direction include: S The wind direction and speed. S The lean of the tree. The lean of a tree might not be apparent due to uneven or sloping terrain. Use a plumb or level to de- termine the direction of tree lean. S Weight and branches on one side. S Surrounding trees and obstacles. Look for decay and rot. If the trunk is rotted, it can snap and fall toward the operator. Make sure there is ...

Overcutting begins on thetop sideof thelog

with the saw against the log. When overcut- ting use light downward pressure. Overcutting Undercutting Undercutting involves cutting on the under- side of the log with top of saw against thelog. When undercutting use light upward pres- sure. Hold saw firmly and maintain control. The saw will tend to push back toward you. WARNING: Never turn saw upside down to undercut. The saw cannot be con- trolled in this pos ...

S Make your fist cut 1/3 of the way through

the bottom of the limb. S Next make a 2nd cut all the way through the limb. Then cut a third overcut leaving a1to2inchcollar fromthetrunk of thetree. First cut Second cut Third cut Collar Pruning technique SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: Improper maintenance could result in serious engine damage or in se- rious injury. WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug before performing maintenance, except for carburetor adj ...

Replace guide bar when the groove is worn,

the guide bar is bent or cracked, or when excess heating or burring of the rails occurs. If replacement is necessary, use only theguide bar specified for your saw in the repair parts list or on the decal located on the chain saw. SPARK PLUG The spark plug should be replaced each year to ensure the engine starts easier and runs better. Ignition timing is fixed and non- adjustable. 1. Loosen 3 screws on cylinder ...

Engine will not

start or will run only a few seconds after starting. 1. Ignition switch off. 2. Engine flooded. 3. Fuel tank empty. 4. Spark plug not firing. 5. Fuel not reaching carburetor. 1. Move ignition switch to ON. 2. See “Difficult Starting” in Operation Section. 3. Fill tank with correct fuel mixture. 4. Install new spark plug. 5. Check for dirty fuel filter; replace. Check for kinked or split fuel line; repair or repla ...

TECHNICAL DATA SHEET

Engine M3816 M4218 Cylinder volume, cm3 38 42 Stroke, mm 32 32 Idle speed, rpm 3,000 3,000 Recommended max. speed, unloaded, rpm 13,000 13,000 Power, kW 1,6 1,7 Ignition system Spark plug Torch R7 Electrode gap, mm 0,5 Fuel and lubrication system Fuel capacity, litre 0,38 Oil pump capacity at 8500 rpm, ml/min 4 -- 8 Oil capacity, litre 0,2 Type of oil pump Automatic Weight Without bar and chain, kg 4,8 BAR CHAIN Length Pitch Max Inc ...

STATEMENT OF WARRANTY

Husqvarna Outdoor Products provides war- ranty to the initial purchaser for all products that are sold by an authorised Husqvarna Outdoor Products Dealer. The warranty provides the purchaser with a guarantee against faulty workmanship in manufacture and/or defective components. If any product supplied by Husqvarna Out- door Products is found to be defective due to faulty manufacture within the warranty peri- od, Husqvarna Outdoor P ...

IDENTIFICACIÓN (¿QUÉ ES QUÉ?)

Bombeador Mango delantera Palanca de arranque Interruptor ON/STOP Depósita de combustible Cubierta del arrancador Depósito de aceite de la cadena Protector de mano delantera Silenciador Herramienta de ajuste de la cadena y la barra guía Cadena Orificio del Engranaje Tornillo de la marcha lenta Espiga de tope Palanca del cebador/marcha lenta rapida Freno de cadena Perilla de Ajuste del Cadena Trinquete Dirección de R ...

IDENTIFICACIÓN DE SÍMBOLOS

Mueva el interruptor ON/ STOP a la posición ON. Lentamente, oprima el bombeador 6 veces. Firmemente, tire del man- go de la cuerda de arran- que 5 veces con su mano derecha. Tire del mango de la cuerda de arranque con su mano derecha hasta que el motor se ponga en marcha. Tire de la palanca del cebador/marcha lenta rapida su máxima extensión (a la posición FULL CHOKE). Empuje la palanca del cebador/marcha lenta rapida a ...

TRABAJE A SALVO CON LA MOTO-

SIERRA ADVERTENCIA: La inhalación prolongada de los gases de escape del motor, la neblina de aceite de cadena y el polvo de serrín puede poner en riesgo la salud. S Nunca manejeuna motosierracon unaso- la mano. Si lo hace, podría causar graves lesiones a sus ayudantes, a las personas que se encuentren alrededor, o a usted mismo. Una motosierra requiere el uso de las dos manos. S Sólo trabaje con la motosierra en áreas a ...