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jnby83

jnby83

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I bought a used chain saw and I need help to make sure I don't mess anything up. It's a McCulloch MAC 140. I contacted McCulloch to get a manual, but they are out of print.

There are two openings

Fuel
Oil

"Fuel" is for the 2-cycle oil and gas, and "Oil" is for the bar oil right?

Thanks
 
Former Saw Builder

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I bought a used chain saw and I need help to make sure I don't mess anything up. It's a McCulloch MAC 140. I contacted McCulloch to get a manual, but they are out of print.

There are two openings

Fuel
Oil

"Fuel" is for the 2-cycle oil and gas, and "Oil" is for the bar oil right?

Thanks

Welcome to the site... And you are correct, be sure to use fresh mix in that old saw and it should be fine.
 
ralawler

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From the start of your'e post assume this is your'e first saw. Please find someone that has experience to help you the first few times out!
 
echoman8

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mac 140

I bought a used chain saw and I need help to make sure I don't mess anything up. It's a McCulloch MAC 140. I contacted McCulloch to get a manual, but they are out of print.

There are two openings

Fuel
Oil

"Fuel" is for the 2-cycle oil and gas, and "Oil" is for the bar oil right?

Thanks

Hi Jnby83,

Welcome.

As you use your 140, please do not judge the rest of the saw world by it. As you get more experience a few years down the road, you might move up to a stihl, husky, or echo.

The 140 is a good one to learn on if it starts and runs well.

Good luck,
echoman
 
skipdog9

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First thing is first...

Spend the money on all the protective gear- chaps, head, eyes, and ears. The money you spend on this will one day pay off- I promise. Then go out with someone who has plenty of experience running saws. While nothing beats sweat on the brow, there is a learning curve when running a saw.

At the end of the day, :givebeer:
 

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