ORIGINAL INSTRUCTION MANUAL McGregor 1800W Electric Chainsaw MEC18352 (Model: YT4395-01) Important - Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly These instructions contain important information that will help you get the best from your chainsaw, ensuring it is assembled correctly and safely.
Contents Safety Information...........................................................................................................................3 Warning symbols............................................................................................................................3 General safety................................................................................................................................ 5 Electrical safety ........................................................
Safety Information Important - Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly Warning symbols The following warning symbols appear throughout this manual and indicate the appropriate safety measures you should take when operating and maintaining the electric chainsaw. WARNING! This is a warning symbol. This symbol is used throughout the user guide whenever there is a risk of personal injury. Ensure that these warnings are read and understood at all times.
Safety Information Important - Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly Warning Safety Bar length 356mm. Brake is engaged and product can not be started or run. Brake is disengaged and product can be operated. 108 Guaranteed sound power level. Double insulation. Recycle unwanted materials instead of disposing of them as waste. All tools, hoses and packaging should be sorted, taken to the local recycling centre and disposed of in an environmentally safe way.
Safety Information Important - Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly General Safety IMPORTANT! • The chain is designed exclusively for sawing wood. You may only cut trees if you have received the appropriate training. The manufacturer cannot be held liable for damage caused by improper or incorrect usage. • Please note that our equipment has not been designed for use in commercial, trade or industrial applications.
Safety Information Important - Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly Electrical Safety • Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs with matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock. • Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces, such as pipes, radiators and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed or grounded. • Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions.
Safety Information Important - Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly Personal Safety IMPORTANT! • Use appropriate tool. This device is only intended for sawing wood for domestic purposes in residential gardens. You may only cut trees if you’ve received appropriate training. Do not force small tools or attachments to do the job of a heavy duty tool. • Use personal protective equipment (PPE). Always wear eye protection and ear protection.
Safety Information Important - Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly Personal Safety (continued) chain. Make sure the switch is off when clearing jammed material. A momentary lapse of concentration while operating the chainsaw may result in serious personal injury. • Do not overreach and do not cut over shoulder height. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations.
Safety Information Important - Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly Operational and Maintenance Safety • Keep work areas clean. DO NOT start cutting until you have a clear work area, secure footing, and a planned retreat path from falling trees or branches. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents. • Consider work area environment. Do not expose your tool to high humidity or rain. • Do not use your tool in damp and wet conditions. Keep the work area well lit.
Safety Information Important - Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly Operational and Maintenance Safety (Continued) • Do not use the tool if any parts are damaged or defective. Have any damaged or defective parts repaired or replaced by an authorized service agent. Never attempt any repairs yourself. • Grip the tool securely. Always hold the tool securely in both hands while working with it. • Keep handle dry, clean and free from oil and grease.
Safety Information Important - Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly Operational and Maintenance Safety (Continued) The slender material may catch the saw chain and be whipped toward you or pull you off balance. • Follow instructions for lubricating, chain tensioning and changing accessories. Incorrectly tensioned or lubricated chain may either break or increase the chance for kickback. • Cut wood only. Do not use chainsaw for purposes not intended.
Safety Information Important - Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly Operational and Maintenance Safety (Continued) • Carry the chainsaw by the front handle with the chainsaw switched off and away from your body. When guide bar cover. Proper handling of the chainsaw will reduce the likelihood of accidental contact with the moving saw chain. • Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off.
Safety Information Important - Please read these instructions fully before starting assembly Intended Use • The product is designed for domestic purpose sawing in residential gardens only. The saw is not designed for any other types of application (e.g. cutting of brickwork, plastic or food). Observe the technical data for the maximum cutting capacity. Do not work exceeding the stated maximum capacity. • This product is intended for private use only, not for any commercial applications.
In the Box Parts 1 Rear handle 5 Front handle 2 On/Off switch 6 Brake(Hand guard) 7 8 3 4 Lock off button Oil tank cap Side cover 13 10 Bar locking knob 14 Power cord Oil bottle Guide bar 11 Chain tension knob 15 Guide bar cover Saw chain 12 Cable clip 9 6 5 3 1 4 2 7 12 11 9 8 10 13 15 14 Preparing to Assemble the Chainsaw • Remove all packaging. important information which will be required while attached the chainsaw.
Assemble Assemble The chainsaw has been assembled in the standard delivery so no need for extra assembling steps.
Prepare Step 1 Oil filling When oil is lower than min.level,open the oil bottle (press the oil tank cap and turn counterclockwise to open it), then fill the oil. NOTE: Capacity of oil tank is 150 ml.
Prepare Step 3 Check the chain tension After the first cuts and regularly during use,approx.every 10 minutes. The lowest cutters should be undermeath the bar solidly and contact the bar.If not,adjust the chain with protection glovers.(Please refer to the detailed info.in later chapter “Adjust the chain tension”) INCORRECT CORRECT NOTE:Always check the chain tension before use.
Prepare Step 5 Connect to power supply Insert the power cord/plug to power supply before starting to work. Step 6 Locate the chain brake The motor will not start if the chain brake is in the engaged position.Disengage the chain brake level by pulling backward toward the front handle.Keep brake setting is in correct position before using,and ensure chain saw operate normally. Brake disengage Brake engage Make sure: the chain brake is in the operating positon before using.
Prepare Step 6 Locate the chain brake (Continued) Step 7 Check oil passes Chain oil Start the chainsaw and check whether the chain can give off a spray of oil within a few seconds.If an oil trace can be seen,the chainsaw is lubrication. NOTE: Never saw when a sufficient chain lubrication is not guaranteed.Before starting work check oil level in the tank and oil feeding.
Operate Operating the Electric Chainsaw IMPORTANT! Never attempt to cut with the end of the bar. Ensure the end of the bar does not touch any wood, branches or other solid object while working as this may cause the chainsaw to kick back. Hold the chainsaw Always hold chainsaw firmly with both hands.Front grip with left hand and rear grip with right hand. Fully grip both handles at all times during operation.Never operate chainsaw with one hand only.
Operate Operating the Electric Chainsaw Start cutting The chain must be running at full speed before it makes contact with the wood. Use the metal gripping teeth to secure the saw onto the wood before starting to cut. Use the gripping teeth as a leverage point while cutting. • Reset the gripping teeth at a low point when sawing thicker logs by pulling chainsaw slightly backwards until the gripping teeth release, and reposition at lower level to continue sawing.
Operate Operating the Electric Chainsaw Stop the chainsaw To switch off the machine, release the On/Off switch (2). 1 2 Disconnect power supply Disconnect the plug source for safety. When the machine is cooled down for several minutes, it is advised to put on the blade protection cover for longer storage.
Operate Operating the Electric Chainsaw - Tips: Tips: Log cutting Start the motor and hold the chain saw in both hands then lower the moving chain firmly onto the log. Allow the retaining spike on the front of the saw to hold the log in place. Felling a tree When bucking and felling operations are being performed by two or more persons at the same time, the felling operations should be separated from the bucking operation by a distance of at least twice the height of the tree being felled.
Operate Operating the Electric Chainsaw-Tips:(Continued) higher than the notching cut as illustrated in Fig 14. Keep the felling back cut parallel to the horizontal notching cut. Make the felling back cut so enough wood is left to act as a hinge. The hinge wood keeps the tree from twisting and falling in the wrong direction. Do not cut through the hinge. As the felling gets close to the hinge, the tree should begin to fall. The position of the notch cut will help to determine the direction of fall.
Operate Operating the Electric Chainsaw-Tips: (Continued) Bucking a log Bucking is cutting a log into lengths. It is important to make your weight is evenly distributed on both feet. When possible, the log should be raised and supported by the use of limbs, logs or chocks. Follow the simple directions for easy cutting. When the log is supported along its entire length as illustrated in (Fig 16), it is cut from the top (overbuck).
Operate Operating the Electric Chainsaw -Tips:(Continued) 18 1st cut over buck (2/3 diameter) to avoid splintering 2nd cut over buck (2/3 diameter) to 19 Stand on uphill side when cutting because log may roll 26 Customer Helpline 0333 300 1614
Operate Operating the Electric Chainsaw -Tips:(Continued) MIN Oil level Check Check the oil level at the window of the oil tank prior to switching on and regularly during ng.
Maintenance Maintenance Cleaning saw body WARNING: unplug chainsaw from power source before servicing, sever injury or death could occur from electrical shock or body contact with moving chain. WARNING: cutting edges of chain are sharp, use protective gloves when handling chain. WARNING: cleaning saw body. - Do not submerge saw in any liquids. - Do not use products that contain ammonia, chlorine, or abrasives. - Do not use chlorinated cleaning solvents, carbon tetrachloride, kerosene, or petrol.
Maintenance Maintenance (Continued) Care of chain 1 5 Adjusting chain tension WARNING:The saw chain has very sharp edges. Use protective gloves for safety. To adjust the chain tension as follows Loosen the locking knob anticlockwise slightly, and remove the side cover.
Maintenance Adjusting chain tension (Continued) Turn chain tension wheel upwards. When the saw chain is tensioned with 9N (approx.1kg),the gap between the saw chain and the guide rail should never be more than 2mm.Put side cover on. 9N Max.
Maintenance Adjusting chain tension (Continued) Tighten and lock chain tension. Turn the bar locking knob in clockwise with one or two cycles, then tighter chain tension wheel again. At last tighter locking knob. WARNING! Do not over tension the chain as this will lead to excessive wear and will reduce the life of bar and chain. Over tensioning also reduce the amount of cuts you should get.
Technical Data Technical Data Table YT4395-01 Model Voltage 220-240V~ 50Hz Power 1800W Bar length 356mm Oregon bar and chain Bar -140SDEA041 , Chain - 91PJ052X Weight 5.4 kg Sound pressure level LpA 94.5dB(A) K=3dB(A) Sound power level LwA 105.5dB(A) K=3dB(A) Guaranteed sound power level LWA 108 dB(A) Rear handle vibration ah 7.0 m/s² k=1,5 m/s² Front handle vibration ah 4.3 m/s² k=1.5 m/s² Oil tank volume 150ml 13.
Troubleshooting General Troubleshooting WARNING! Only perform the steps described within these instructions! All further inspection, maintenance and repair work must be performed by an authorised solve the problem yourself! Always turn off the machine and remove the plug before making any adjustment. Fault Tool will not start Chain does not stop within 2 seconds when the tool is switched off "Bar/chain appear hot/ smoking" Possible Cause Lock button not pressed.
Guarantee Dear Customer, In the unlikely event that your device develops a fault, please contact our Customer service department on the telephone number shown below. 1. These guarantee terms cover additional guarantee rights and do not affect your statutory warranty rights. Claims must be accompanied by Proof of Purchase.
