Warning – McCulloch MAC 842 User Manual

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All Cutters

Same Length

Remove Damage

Top Plate

Side Plate

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File chain to meet the specifications

as shown.

30

˚

80

˚

60

˚

Rounded

Corner

0,65 mm

Right

Hook Angle

Wrong

Squared Off

Corner

Too Much Hook Angle

WARNING

: Maintain the proper hook

angle according to the manufacturer’s specifi-

cations for the chain you are using. Improper

hook angle will increase the chance of kick-

back which can result in serious injury.

4. Check and lower depth gauges.

Depth Gauge Tool

Depth Gauge

File

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Place gauge tool on cutter.

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If the depth gauge is higher than the

depth gauge tool, file it level to the top of

the depth gauge tool.

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Maintain rounded front corner of

depth gauge with a flat file.

NOTE:

The very top of the depth

gauge should be flat with the front

half rounded off with a flat file.

If you require further assistance or are unsure

about performing this procedure, contact your

authorized service dealer.

CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT

WARNING

: The chain will be moving

during most of this procedure. Wear your pro-

tective equipment and observe all safety pre-

cautions. The chain must not move at idle

speed.

The carburetor has been carefully set at the

factory. Adjustments may be necessary if

you notice any of the following conditions:
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Chain moves at idle. See IDLE SPEED--T

adjusting procedure.

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Saw will not idle. See IDLE SPEED--T ad-

justing procedure.

Idle Speed--T

Allow engine to idle. If the chain moves, idle

is too fast. If the engine stalls, idle is too slow.

Adjust speed until engine runs without chain

movement (idle too fast) or stalling (idle too

slow). The idle speed screw is located in the

area above the primer bulb and is labeled T.
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Turn idle speed screw (T) clockwise to in-

crease engine speed.

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Turn idle speed screw (T) counterclock-

wise to decrease engine speed.

STORAGE

WARNING

: Stop engine and allow to

cool, and secure the unit before storing or

transporting in a vehicle. Store unit and fuel

in an area where fuel vapors cannot reach

sparks or open flames from water heaters,

electric motors or switches, furnaces, etc.

Store unit with all guards in place. Position so

that any sharp object cannot accidentally

cause injury to passersby. Store the unit out

of reach of children.
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Before storing, drain all fuel from the unit.

Start engine and allow to run until it stops.

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Clean the unit before storing. Pay particu-

lar attention to the air intake area, keeping

it free of debris. Use a mild detergent and

sponge to clean the plastic surfaces.

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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.

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Store in a dry area out of the reach of chil-

dren.

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Ensure the machine is cleaned and that a

complete service is carried out before

long--term storage.

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The guide bar and chain must always be

covered with a scabbard when the machine

is being transported or in storage in order to

prevent accident contact with the sharp

chain. Even a non--moving chain can cause

serious cuts to yourself or persons you

bump into with an exposed chain.

CAUTION

: It is important to prevent

gum deposits from forming in essential fuel

system parts such as the carburetor, fuel fil-

ter, fuel hose, or fuel tank during storage. Al-

cohol blended fuels (called gasohol or using

ethanol or methanol) can attract moisture

which leads to fuel mixture separation and

formation of acids during storage. Acidic gas

can damage the engine.

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