McCulloch MAC 842 Instruction Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUALIMPORT ANT INFORMATION: Plea se read these in st ructi on s carefullyand make sure you underst an d th em bef o re using th is unit.

10OFFHALFCHOKE/FAST IDLE LEVERFULL6. Pull the starter rope sharply with yourright hand until the engine starts.7. Allow the engine to run for approxim

11S Keep the engine at full speed the entiretime you are cutting.S Allowthe chain tocut for you. Exert onlylight downward pressure.S Release the throt

12Important pointsS Cut only one log at a time.S Cut shattered wood very carefully; sharppieces of wood could be flung towardoper-ator.S Use a sawhors

13S Be alert for springback. Watch out forbranches that are bent or under pressure.Avoid being struck by the branch or thesaw when the tension in the

14After each use, ensure ON/STOP switch isin the STOP position, then clean all sawdustfrom the guide bar and sprocket hole.To maintain guide bar:S Mov

15All CuttersSame LengthRemove DamageTop PlateSide PlateS File chain to meet the specificationsas shown.30˚80˚60˚RoundedCorner0,65 mmRightHook AngleWr

16TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDYEngine will notstart or will runonly a fewseconds afterstarting.1. Ignition switch off.2. Engine flooded.3. Fuel tank empty.4. S

17TECHNICAL DATA SHEETEngine Mac 842Cylinder volume, cm342Stroke, mm 32Idle speed, rpm 3,000Recommended max.speed, unloaded, rpm 12,000Power, kW 1,6Ig

2IDENTIFICATION (WHAT IS WHAT?)ChainAdjustment Tool(Bar Tool)Bar Oil Fill CapChainFront Hand GuardStarter RopeON/STOPSwitchMufflerChoke/Fast IdleLever

3IDENTIFICATION OF SYMBOLSMove ON/STOP switch tothe ON position.Slowly press primer bulb6 times.Pull the starter ropesharply 5 times with yourright ha

4S Keep all parts of your body away from thechain when the engine is running.S Keep children, bystanders, and animals aminimum of 10 meters away from

5MAINTAIN YOUR SAW IN GOODWORKING ORDERS Have all chain saw service performed by aqualified service dealer with the exception ofthe items listed in th

6S Do not attempt cuts starting with the tip ofthe bar (plunge cuts).S Watch for shifting logs or other forces thatcould close a cut and pinch or fall

7ASSEMBLYProtective gloves (not provided) should beworn during assembly.A TT A CH IN G THE BUMPER SPIKE(If not already attached)The bumper spike may b

8CHAIN TENSION (Including unitswith chain already installed)WARNING: W ear protective gloveswhen handling chain. The chain is sharp andcan cut you eve

9OPERATING YOUR UNITBEFORE STARTING ENGINEWARNING: Be sure to read the fuelinformation in the safety rules before you be-gin. If you do not understand