Checking, Maintaining And Servicing Chain Saw Safety Equipment - McCulloch CS 370 Bedienungsanweisung

GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
S Chain brake. Your chain saw is equipped
with a chain brake that is designed to stop
the chain from moving.
WARNING:
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 throttle 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 damping system
that is designed to minimize vibration and
make operation easier.
SAFETY NOTICE:
through prolonged use of gasoline powered
hand tools could cause blood vessel or nerve
damage in the fingers, hands, and joints of 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, loss of strength, change in
skin color or texture, or loss of feeling in the fin-
gers, hands, or joints, discontinue the use of
this tool and seek medical attention. An anti-
vibration system does not guarantee the avoid-
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:
with defective safety equipment. Safety equip-
ment must be inspected and maintained. If
your chain saw does not pass inspection, take
the saw to your nearest service dealer for re-
pair.
S Chain brake. Brush off any wood dust, resin
and dirt from the chain brake and clutch
drum. Dirt and wear can impair operation of
the brake. For additional information, see
OPERATING YOUR UNIT section.
S Throttle trigger lock-out.
throttle trigger can not be operated until the
throttle lock-out is pressed.
S Chain catcher. Check that the chain catcher
is not damaged and is firmly attached to the
body of the chain saw.
S Vibration damping system. Regularly check
the vibration damping units for cracks or de-
formation. Make sure the vibration damping
units are securely attached to the engine unit
and handle unit.
The chain brake is de-
Exposure to vibrations
Never use a chain saw
Check that the
S ON/STOP switch.
make sure the engine stops when you move
the ON/STOP switch to the STOP position.
MAINTAIN YOUR SAW IN
GOOD WORKING ORDER
S Have all chain saw service performed by a
qualified service dealer with the exception of
the items listed in the maintenance section of
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 flywheel to
burst.
S Make certain the saw chain stops moving
when the throttle trigger is released. For cor-
rection, refer to CARBURETOR ADJUST-
MENTS.
S Never modify your saw in any way. Use only
attachments supplied or specifically recom-
mended by the manufacturer.
S Keep the handles dry, clean, and free of oil or
fuel mixture.
S Keep fuel and oil caps, screws, and fasten-
ers securely tightened.
S Use only McCulloch
placement parts as recommended.
HANDLE FUEL WITH CAUTION
S Do not smoke while handling fuel or while op-
erating the saw.
S Eliminate all sources of sparks or flame in the
areas where fuel is mixed or poured. There
should be no smoking, open flames, or work
that could cause sparks. Allow engine 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 Move at least 10 feet (3 meters) from fueling
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 re-
fuel unit.
S Store the unit and fuel in an area where fuel
vapors cannot reach sparks or open flames
from water heaters, electric motors or
switches, furnaces, etc.
KICKBACK
WARNING:
Avoid kickback which can
result in serious injury. Kickback is the back-
ward, upward or sudden forward motion of the
guide bar occurring when the saw chain near
the upper tip of the guide bar contacts any ob-
ject such as a log or branch, or when the wood
closes in and pinches the saw chain in the cut.
Contacting a foreign object in the wood can
also result in loss of chain saw control.
S Rotational Kickback can occur when the
moving chain contacts an object at the upper
tip of the guide bar. This contact can cause
the chain to dig into the object,
Start the engine and
accessories and re-