MTD PS - Manual (Page 11)

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INTRODUCTION
This unit is designed for occasional homeowner use and
should not be used for commercial purposes or subjected
to heavy continuous use.
Your new chain saw can be used for a variety of projects
such as cutting firewood, making fence posts, felling small
trees, limbing, pruning at ground level, and light carpentry.
Cut only wood or wood products with your saw.
UNPACKING
1. Remove all items from carton.
2. Check all items for any shipping damage. If you find any
damage or if any parts are missing, promptly inform
dealer where you bought the pole saw.
ASSEMBLY REQUIREMENTS
Your new pole saw will require adjustment of chain and fill-
ing the oil tank with lubricating oil before the unit is ready
for operation. Do not start the saw motor until the unit is
properly prepared.
Read all instructions carefully. Do not install any other size
bar and chain than what is recommended for your model.
GUIDE BAR / SAW CHAIN REPLACEMENT
INSTALLATION
. .
1. Remove bar nuts, push bar bolts in and slide sprocket
support down. (See Fig. 3)
2. Remove old guide bar and chain.
3. Using a straight screwdriver, turn the chain adjustment
screw counterclockwise as far as it will go, or until tang
is to the end of its travel.
4. Loop saw chain over drive sprocket with the cutting
edges of the chain pointing in the direction of rotation.
5. Place the slotted end of guide bar over the bar bolt so
the tang fits into the lower hole in the guide guide bar.
6. Make sure the chain follows the slot in the guide bar.
Slide the sprocket support up and push the bar bolts
through the sprocket support.
7. Install the bar retaining nuts hand tight, (Proceed to saw
chain tension Adjustment).
SAW CHAIN TENSION ADJUSTMENT
Proper tension of the saw chain is extremely important and
must be checked before starting, as well as during, any cut-
ting operation. Taking the time to make needed adjust-
ments to the saw chain will result in improved cutting per-
formance and prolonged chain life.
NOTE:
A new chain and bar will need readjustment after as
few as 5 cuts. This is normal during the break-in period,
and the interval between future adjustments will lengthen
quickly (Figure 5).
TO ADJUST SAW CHAIN TENSION:
1. Loosen the bar retaining nuts (D) so they are hand tight.
(See Fig. 4)
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Whenever handling the
saw chain, wear work
gloves for protection against sharp cut ting
edges.
WARNING:
Tang
Tenen
Espiga
Adjusting Plate
Plaque de
réglage
Placa de Ajuste
Adjusting Screw
Vis de réglage
Tornillo de
Ajuste
Sprocket Support
Support du pignon
Soporte del
Engrane
Fig.3
If a chain is TOO LOOSE
or TOO TIGHT, the bar
chain and saw bearings
will wear more rapidly. Study Figure 4 for infor-
mation concerning correct cold tension (A),
correct warm tension (B), and as a guide for
when saw chain needs adjustment (C).
CAUTION:
Guide Bar Nuts
Ecrous du guide-chaîne
Tuercas de Barra Guia
Guide Bar Bolts
Boulons du guide-chaîne
Tornillos de la Barra Guia
Adjusting Hole
Orifice de réglage
Orificio de Ajuste
Guide Bar
Guide-chaîne
Barra Guia
Saw Chain
Chaîne
Motosierra
Drive Sprocket
Pignon d’entraîne-
ment
Engrane
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POLE SAW TRIMMING PRECAUTIONS
1. Be aware of extension cord while operating chain saw.
Be careful not to trip over cord. Keep cord away from
chain and operator at all times.
2. Keep bystanders 50 feet (15 meters) away when oper-
ating saw.
3. Do not use the pole saw to cut down trees. Use the
chain saw without pole attachment.
4. Grip pole saw securely - one hand on the pole, the other
on the handle.
5. Keep finger off trigger until ready to make cut.
6. Before starting pole saw, make sure chain is not touch-
ing anything.
7. Keep all parts of body away from chain when saw is run-
ning.
8. Do not force chain saw while cutting. Apply light pres-
sure. It will do the job better and safer at the rate for
which it was intended.
9. When cutting limbs or branches that are under tension,
use extreme caution. Be alert for wood springing back.
When wood tension is released, limb could spring back
and strike operator causing severe injury or death.
10.When Carrying pole saw from one place to another: •
unplug unit • return telescoping pole to shortest position
• hold pole at balance point (close to saw end) • keep
guide bar and chain to rear
11. Do not cut small brush and saplings with the pole saw.
Use the chain saw only, with extreme care. Slender
matter may catch in the chain and be whipped toward
you. This could also pull you off balance.
12.Never stand directly under the limb you are trimming.
Always position yourself out of the path of falling debris.
(See Fig. A)
13.Never stand on a ladder or other type of unstable sup-
port while using the pole saw.
14.Always use both hands to operate pole saw. Keep a
firm, steady pressure on the pole saw while cutting but
do not try to force the saw through the wood.
15.Do not use the pole saw to cut limbs larger in diameter
than 4” (10 cm) in diameter. (See Fig.B)
16.Keep other persons away from cutting end of pole saw
and at a safe distance from work area. (See Fig. C)
17.Do not use pole saw near cable, electric power or tele-
phone lines. Maintain a minimum clearance of 10 feet
from all power lines. (See Fig.D)
Fig.A
Fig.D
Fig.B
Fig.C
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS