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If you misplaced the owner's manual for your Mac, model 3216, gasoline-powered chainsaw, then you may be at a loss about how to start the machine. Although often known simply as 'Mac' chainsaws, their brand name actually is 'McCulloch.' Starting the Mac 3216 chainsaw is a fairly standard procedure, though it involves setting the choke to different positions.
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Set the Mac model 3216, gas-powered chainsaw on a stable surface, such as the ground or a sturdy table. Push the chainsaw's 'Stop' button upward to put it into the 'On' position.
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Move the choke knob to the 'Choke' position. That position is represented by a horizontal line.
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Depress the primer button 10 times slowly. Pressing the button allows ample fuel to enter the carburetor.
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Locate the throttle latch near the top of the handle and the throttle trigger on the handle's underside. Depress the latch as you hold the throttle trigger. Release the trigger, and release the latch.
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Place your left hand around the chainsaw's handle, and press it down to hold the machine securely in place. Pull the starter cable four times fast with your right hand.
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Move the choke knob to the 'Half Choke' position, represented by a diagonal line. The line resembles clock hands pointing to roughly 1 and 7 or 2 and 8 o'clock.
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Hold the chainsaw's handle firmly with your left hand as you pull upward on the starter cable with your right hand four times. The engine should start.
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Move the choke knob to the 'Run' position. That position is represented by a vertical line.
Things You Will Need
- Long pants
- Long-sleeved shirt
- Safety goggles
- Earmuffs or earplugs
- Work gloves
- Hat
Warning
- Using a chainsaw can be very dangerous. In order to protect yourself, wear proper safety gear, including long pants and a long-sleeved shirt, safety goggles, earmuffs or earplugs, work gloves and a hat, while operating a chainsaw.
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Nicole Vulcan has been a journalist since 1997, covering parenting and fitness for The Oregonian, careers for CareerAddict, and travel, gardening and fitness for Black Hills Woman and other publications. Vulcan holds a Bachelor of Arts in English and journalism from the University of Minnesota. She's also a lifelong athlete and is pursuing certification as a personal trainer.
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McCulloch chain saws, like all other chain saws, require continuous lubrication during use to prevent the chain from catching on the wood being cut. Without the proper lubrication, kickback or pull-in of the chain saw blade may occur, putting you at risk for catastrophic injury. McCulloch chain saws are equipped with automatic oilers and lack the chain oil adjustment screw that many other brands possess. In spite of that fact, you can still take measures to adjust the amount of oil that coats the chain saw chain during use.
Mac 3216 Chainsaw Manual
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Fill the chain saw chain oil reservoir with the type of oil recommended by McCulloch. Refer to the operator's manual to ascertain which oil is recommended for your model. Avoid adding an excess amount of oil to the container. Drain some of the oil if the tank is already overfilled which you check it. Too little or too much oil in the reservoir can alter the machine's output.
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Assess the oil output of the chain saw bar oiler to determine whether or not adjustment is necessary. Allow the chain saw to run for 2 to 3 minutes to warm up. Point the tip of the chain saw toward a light-colored surface and hold it about 6 inches away. Increase the throttle, allowing the chain to rotate several times. Stop the chain saw and check the surface for the telltale splatter of oil that proves the lubrication is being applied to the blade.
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Loosen the chain saw guide bar and remove the chain from it. Wrap the end of a toothpick in a soft cloth and use it to clean out the channel that runs the length of the blade. Cleaning the channel ensures that the space is free for chain oil to flow through and properly lubricate the chain.
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Unclog the hole that emits the oil from the automatic oiler to allow the oil to flow freely. Insert the tip of a paper clip that's been straightened into the hole, and work it in and out to ensure the passage is free.
Things You Will Need
- Chain saw chain oil
- Light-colored surface
- Toothpick
- Soft cloth
- Paper clip
Tip
- Check the bar lubrication before each use of the chain saw.
Warning
- Never use waste oil in a chain saw chain oil reservoir.
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