441/442 GB INSTRUCTION MANUAL IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Please read these instructions carefully and make sure you understand them before using this unit. Retain these instructions for future reference. FR 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.
IDENTIFICATION (WHAT IS WHAT?) Chain Front Hand Guard Adjustment Tool (Bar Tool) Bar Sprocket Hole Front Handle Starter Rope Idle Speed Screw ON/STOP Switch Chain Muffler Primer Bulb Bumper Spike Bar Oil Fill Cap Starter Housing Fuel Mix Fill Cap Cylinder Cover Chain Direction of Travel Throttle Lockout Rear Handle Guide Bar Chain Catcher Throttle Trigger Choke Knob Chain Brake Chain Adjustment Knob IDENTIFICATION OF SYMBOLS WARNING! This chain saw can be dangerous! Careless or improper use c
IDENTIFICATION OF SYMBOLS Starting Reminder Move ON/STOP switch to the ON position. Pull the starter rope sharply 5 times with your right hand. Slowly press primer bulb 6 times. Push the choke/fast idle lever in to the HALF CHOKE position. Pull choke/fast idle lever out to the full extent (to the FULL CHOKE position). Pull the starter rope sharply with your right hand until the engine starts.
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, which stops the chain for an instant. The result is a lightning fast, reverse reaction which kicks the guide bar up and back toward the operator. S Pinch-Kickback can occur when the the wood closes in and pinches the moving saw chain in the cut along the top of the guide bar and the saw chain is suddenly stopped.
S S S S S S KICKBACK SAFETY FEATURES lar intervals with the engine stopped, never with the engine running. Make sure the bar clamp nuts are securely tightened after tensioning the chain. Begin and continue cutting at full speed. If the chain is moving at a slower speed, there is greater chance of kickback occurring. Cut one log at a time. Use extreme caution when re-entering a previous cut. Do not attempt cuts starting with the tip of the bar (plunge cuts).
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.
Chain Brake Clutch Drum TIGHTEN 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. 7. Carefully remove new chain from package. Prepare the chain by checking the proper direction. Without following the illustration, it is easy to place the chain on the saw in the wrong direction. Use the illustration of the chain to determine the proper direction.
NOTE: If chain brake detaches from saw, 5. While lifting tip of guide bar, turn adjustment knob handle clockwise to clamp bar. Tighten until bar is clamped securely. Hand tighten securely; do not use tools to tighten! 6. Using chain adjustment tool (bar tool), roll chain around guide bar to ensure all links are in bar groove. 7. 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.
IMPORTANT POINTS TO REMEMBER 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. When pulling the starter rope, do not use the full extent of the rope as this can cause the rope to break. Do not let starter rope snap back.
CUTTING METHODS IMPORTANT POINTS S Check chain tension before first use and after 1 minute of operation. See CHAIN TENSION in the ASSEMBLY section. S Cut wood only. Do not cut metal, plastics, masonry, non-wood building materials, etc. S Stop the saw if the chain strikes a foreign object. Inspect the saw and repair parts as necessary. S Keep the chain out of dirt and sand. Even a small amount of dirt will quickly dull a chain and increase the possibility of kickback.
First cut on pressure side of log S As tree starts to fall, stop saw, put it down, and get away quickly on your planned retreat path. S DO NOT cut down a partially fallen tree with your saw. Be extremely cautious with partially fallen trees that may be poorly supported. When a tree doesn’t fall completely, set the saw aside and pull down the tree with a cable winch, block and tackle, or tractor.
LIMBING AND PRUNING WARNING: Be alert for and guard against kickback. Do not allow the moving chain to contact any other branched or objects at the nose of the guide bar when limbing or pruning. Allowing such contact can result in serious injury. WARNING: Never climb into a tree to limb or prune. Do not stand on ladders, platforms, a log, or in any position which can cause you to lose your balance or control of the saw. IMPORTANT POINTS S Watch out for springpoles.
Cylinder Cover Screws Air Filter 5. Replace with Champion RCJ--7Y spark plug and tighten securely with a 19 mm socket wrench. Spark plug gap should be 0,5 mm. 6. Reinstall the spark plug boot. 7. Reinstall the cylinder cover and 3 screws. Tighten securely. Spark Plug Cylinder Cover Cylinder Cover BAR MAINTENANCE If your saw cuts to one side, has to be forced through the cut, or been run with an improper amount of bar lubrication it may be necessary to service your bar.
S Clean the unit before storing. Pay particular attention to the air intake area, keeping it free of debris. Use a mild detergent and sponge to clean the plastic surfaces. S Do not store the unit or fuel in a closed area where fuel vapors can reach sparks or an open flame from hot water heaters, electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc. S Store in a dry area out of the reach of children.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY relating to 2000/14/EC EC Declaration of Conformity relating to 2000/14/EC We, Electrolux Home Products, Inc., Texarkana, TX, 75501, USA, Tél. : +1 903 223 4100, declare under sole responsibility that the McCulloch model 441/442 chain saw was assessed in accordance with Annex V of the DIRECTIVE and from serial numbers 2002--184(N or D)00001 and onwards, conforms to the provisions of the DIRECTIVE. The net power is 1,4 kW, 1,7 kW or 1,8 kW.
TECHNICAL DATA SHEET Engine Cylinder volume, cm3 Stroke, mm Idle speed, rpm Recommended max.
