McCulloch 442 - Manual (Page 6)

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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 of the
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
upon the safety devices built into your saw.
CHAIN BRAKE
S Chain brake, designed to stop the chain in
the event of kickback.
WARNING
: Your chain saw is
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 prone 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-vibration system does 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. Move ON/STOP switch to the STOP
position.
2. Make sure chain brake is disengaged
(see CHAIN BRAKE in the OPERATION
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 POSITION
5. Remove the plastic shipping spacer (if
present).
6. Slide guide bar behind clutch drum until
guide bar stops against clutch drum
sprocket.