User manual MTD TB3516

[. . . ] Hold chain saw firmly with both hands when using. For your own safety, please read and follow the safety precautions in this manual before attempting to operate your chain saw. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS P/N 6096-211402 (5/04) PRINTED IN CHINA DO NOT THROW AWAY INTRODUCTION THANK YOU Thank you for buying this quality product. This modern outdoor power tool will provide many hours of useful service. [. . . ] Small trees up to 6-7 inches (15-18cm) in diameter are usually cut in a single cut. Notch cuts determine the direction the tree will fall. Never walk in front of a tree that has been A retreat path (A) should be planned and cleared as necessary before cuts are started. The retreat path should extend back and diagonally to the rear of the expected line of fall, as illustrated in Fig. WARNING: Make the felling cut (D) from the other side of the tree and 1. 0 inches (3-5 cm) above the edge of the notch (C) (Fig. A tree on CAUTION: If fellingground, the sloping chain saw operator should keep on the uphill side of the terrain, as the tree is likely to roll or slide downhill after it is felled. nOTE: Direction of fall (B) is controlled by the notching cut. Before any cuts are made, consider the location of larger branches and natural lean of the tree to determine the way the tree will fall. 9 Never saw completely through the trunk. If the trunk is completely cut through, control over the felling direction is lost. The WARNING: Before makingrecheck final cut, always B the area for bystanders, animals or obstacles. Insert a wedge or felling lever in the cut well before the tree becomes unstable and starts to move. This will prevent the guidebar from binding in the felling cut if you have misjudged the falling direction. Make sure no bystanders have entered the range of the falling tree before you push it over. Use wooden or plastic wedges (G) to prevent binding the bar or chain (H) in the cut. When diameter of wood being cut is greater than the bar length, make 2 cuts as shown (Fig. 8 Do not cut down a tree during high or changing winds or if there is a danger to property. Do not cut down a tree if there is a danger of striking utility wires; notify the utility company before making any cuts. WARNING: As the felling cut gets close to the hinge, the tree should begin to fall. When tree begins to fall, remove saw from cut, stop motor, put chain saw down, and leave area along retreat path (Fig. WARNING: Normally felling consists of 2 main cutting operations, notching (C) and making the felling cut (D). [. . . ] Bar Length 16” Bar Drive Links 55 DL Part Number 49M1655P753 18 TROUBLESHOOTING UNIT WILL NOT START CAUSE Unit is unplugged GFCI in outlet has tripped (if used) ACTION Check cord to make sure it is plugged into an electrical outlet Reset GFCI If further assistance is required, contact your authorized service dealer. Call 1-800-520-5520 for more information. (TB4516) Features: Chain Brake / Hand Guard Double Insulated UL and CSA Listed Trigger Lock / Off Chain Catcher 19 MANUFACTURER’S LIMITED WARRANTY FOR: The limited warranty set forth below is given by Troy-Bilt LLC with respect to new merchandise purchased and used in the United States, its possessions and territories. Troy-Bilt LLC warrants this product against defects in material and workmanship for a period of two (2) years commencing on the date of original purchase and will, at its option, repair or replace, free of charge, any part found to be defective in material or workmanship. [. . . ]