User manual MTD TB4016CC

[. . . ] 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 DO NOT THROW AWAY P/N 9096-MD0701 (5/04) PRINTED IN TAIWAN INTRODUCTION THANK YOU Thank you for buying this quality product. This modern outdoor power tool will provide many hours of useful service. [. . . ] If engine fails to start, repeat these instructions. Pull blue choke all the way out and then push it back in-This advances the throttle so you do not have to hold trigger during starting 3. Push primer10x or until you see fuel in the bulb 4. Depress and release trigger for idle B Fig. 7 10 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FELLING Felling is the term for cutting down a tree. 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. [. . . ] 20 NOTES 21 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 one (1) year 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. This limited warranty shall only apply if this product has been operated and maintained in accordance with the Operator’s Manual furnished with the product, and has not been subject to misuse, abuse, commercial use, neglect, accident, improper maintenance, alteration, vandalism, theft, fire, water or damage because of other peril or natural disaster. Damage resulting from the installation or use of any accessory or attachment not approved by Troy-Bilt LLC for use with the product(s) covered by this manual will void your warranty as to any resulting damage. [. . . ]