Instruction Manual
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... operate a chain saw when you are fatigued. 2. Hold the chain saw chain when the engine is not completely and securely assembled. Use extreme caution when cutting small size brush and saplings because slender material may catch the saw chain stops moving when the throttle trigger is running . 11. Be sure that you start cutting until you off the engine before starting or cutting with both hands, the right hand on the rear handle...
... operate a chain saw when you are fatigued. 2. Hold the chain saw chain when the engine is not completely and securely assembled. Use extreme caution when cutting small size brush and saplings because slender material may catch the saw chain stops moving when the throttle trigger is running . 11. Be sure that you start cutting until you off the engine before starting or cutting with both hands, the right hand on the rear handle...
Instruction Manual
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... Manual. Stihl 015, 015 L, 015 L electronic, 015 AV, 015 AVelectron,ic Congratulations! Warning! Because a chain saw , it is ,important that you fully understand the contents af this Manual and that you read and understand the maintenance and safety precautions before using your area if you . You are available to 19. Operating Instructions Sharpening and Maintenance of Saw Chains Contents Parts of the Chain Saw Safety Precautions Fuel Chain Oil Mounting the Bar and Chain Chain Brake Starting Cutting Attachment Air Filter Carburetor Starter Assembly Replacing the Chain...
... Manual. Stihl 015, 015 L, 015 L electronic, 015 AV, 015 AVelectron,ic Congratulations! Warning! Because a chain saw , it is ,important that you fully understand the contents af this Manual and that you read and understand the maintenance and safety precautions before using your area if you . You are available to 19. Operating Instructions Sharpening and Maintenance of Saw Chains Contents Parts of the Chain Saw Safety Precautions Fuel Chain Oil Mounting the Bar and Chain Chain Brake Starting Cutting Attachment Air Filter Carburetor Starter Assembly Replacing the Chain...
Instruction Manual
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...Oil Filler Cap. Starter Grip. Saw Chain. Guide Bar. Front Hand Guard. Gives added protection to start the engine. Covers the clutch and the sprocket. 15. Switches the engine's ignition system off the handle bar. 6. Starting Throttle lock. Throttle Trigger. Supports and guides the saw . 8. Toothed stop the rotation of the chain if activated by en- The support handle for the right hand, located at front 01 saw chain. 14. Rear Hand Guard. Chain Brake. The toothed wheel that drives the saw . 7. riching mixture. 17. Chain guard (Scabbard). 21. Chain Catching Bolt...
...Oil Filler Cap. Starter Grip. Saw Chain. Guide Bar. Front Hand Guard. Gives added protection to start the engine. Covers the clutch and the sprocket. 15. Switches the engine's ignition system off the handle bar. 6. Starting Throttle lock. Throttle Trigger. Supports and guides the saw . 8. Toothed stop the rotation of the chain if activated by en- The support handle for the right hand, located at front 01 saw chain. 14. Rear Hand Guard. Chain Brake. The toothed wheel that drives the saw . 7. riching mixture. 17. Chain guard (Scabbard). 21. Chain Catching Bolt...
Instruction Manual
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... nut for safety in the proper position. When carrying your saw by hand, the engine must be stopped and the saw down or carrying it must be in operation. STIHL-Oilomatic chain, guide bar and sprocket must be over the chain and the guide bar which should point backwards. 4 THE USE OF THE SAW Transporting the chain saw to prevent turnover, fuel spillage and damage to avoid false setting...
... nut for safety in the proper position. When carrying your saw by hand, the engine must be stopped and the saw down or carrying it must be in operation. STIHL-Oilomatic chain, guide bar and sprocket must be over the chain and the guide bar which should point backwards. 4 THE USE OF THE SAW Transporting the chain saw to prevent turnover, fuel spillage and damage to avoid false setting...
Instruction Manual
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... off any fire or flame near the chain saw. 6 Fueling Your STIHL chain saw uses an oil-gasoline mixture for the clutch to engage sprocket and turn the chain, which may lose control of the saw (see figure 7). Use extreme caution when handling gasoline or fuel mix. Check for fuel leakage while refueling and during operation. If fuel or oil leakage is found, do not start or run the engine until leak is in an open...
... off any fire or flame near the chain saw. 6 Fueling Your STIHL chain saw uses an oil-gasoline mixture for the clutch to engage sprocket and turn the chain, which may lose control of the saw (see figure 7). Use extreme caution when handling gasoline or fuel mix. Check for fuel leakage while refueling and during operation. If fuel or oil leakage is found, do not start or run the engine until leak is in an open...
Instruction Manual
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... important at all times. Warnlngl Take extreme care in 8 good condition and free of this Owner's Manual. Put off and recheck chain tension. Left-handers should not turn. You cannot control reactive forces (see section of this maflual. After adjusting a chain start the saw . There is running. Place your left hand on front handle bar and your -self according to rewind properly. Cutting Instructions Grip: Always...
... important at all times. Warnlngl Take extreme care in 8 good condition and free of this Owner's Manual. Put off and recheck chain tension. Left-handers should not turn. You cannot control reactive forces (see section of this maflual. After adjusting a chain start the saw . There is running. Place your left hand on front handle bar and your -self according to rewind properly. Cutting Instructions Grip: Always...
Instruction Manual
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... during any cut are - An understanding of the causes of the guide bar is pinched unexpectedly, unintentionally contacts solid material in the plane of control. pushback, - In any chain saw in . The most common reactive forces are kickback, pushback and pull-in turn, cause serious...chain saw , the powerful force used to the chain movement, flinging the bar in a uncontrolled arc mainly in the wood (ill. 13) or is incorrectly used to cut wood can be reversed (and work against the operator). The reaction of the cutting force of the chain causes a rotational force of control...
... during any cut are - An understanding of the causes of the guide bar is pinched unexpectedly, unintentionally contacts solid material in the plane of control. pushback, - In any chain saw in . The most common reactive forces are kickback, pushback and pull-in turn, cause serious...chain saw , the powerful force used to the chain movement, flinging the bar in a uncontrolled arc mainly in the wood (ill. 13) or is incorrectly used to cut wood can be reversed (and work against the operator). The reaction of the cutting force of the chain causes a rotational force of control...
Instruction Manual
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...roots are tangled (Le. If a pinch occurs, stop the engine and remove it from the log. 6. Cut only one log at a time. 3. When cutlirt§-smalliogs, use a sawhorse (ill. 33). The bucking cut very carefully. a Always cut is cutting a log into sections. Bucking Bucking is made as shown....operator of control. Make sure the log will not roll down-hill. Never permit another person to the operator. If the saw pinches, stop the engine and remove the saw or injury to hold the log with your leg or foot. 5. Start limbing by lifting the limb. Warningl Be extremely cautious when cutting...
...roots are tangled (Le. If a pinch occurs, stop the engine and remove it from the log. 6. Cut only one log at a time. 3. When cutlirt§-smalliogs, use a sawhorse (ill. 33). The bucking cut very carefully. a Always cut is cutting a log into sections. Bucking Bucking is made as shown....operator of control. Make sure the log will not roll down-hill. Never permit another person to the operator. If the saw pinches, stop the engine and remove the saw or injury to hold the log with your leg or foot. 5. Start limbing by lifting the limb. Warningl Be extremely cautious when cutting...
Instruction Manual
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... AND STORING THE SAW Keep the chain, bar and sprocket clean and lubricated; Keep spark plugs and wire connections tight and clean. Pull out exposed and cleared logs first. Do not attempt any maintenance or repair work or cleaning the saw that the chain is damaged, improperly adjusted or not completely or securely assembled. 34 -"" - 35 2. Follow the maintenance and repair instructions in your STIHL service shop only. Cross cut and burn...
... AND STORING THE SAW Keep the chain, bar and sprocket clean and lubricated; Keep spark plugs and wire connections tight and clean. Pull out exposed and cleared logs first. Do not attempt any maintenance or repair work or cleaning the saw that the chain is damaged, improperly adjusted or not completely or securely assembled. 34 -"" - 35 2. Follow the maintenance and repair instructions in your STIHL service shop only. Cross cut and burn...
Instruction Manual
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... mix ratio is 1:40 (1 part oil to 40 parts regular gasoline) with chain oil when you are refueling. Never use a fuel-oil mixture of the lUbricating oil. During the running-in period use waste oil for other branded two-cycle engine oils for the first five tank fillings. Always use STIHL two-cycle engine oil or other branded engine oils. If special chain lubricating oil is not available, one of the high-duty, single-grade engine oils listed below may be used in fuel...
... mix ratio is 1:40 (1 part oil to 40 parts regular gasoline) with chain oil when you are refueling. Never use a fuel-oil mixture of the lUbricating oil. During the running-in period use waste oil for other branded two-cycle engine oils for the first five tank fillings. Always use STIHL two-cycle engine oil or other branded engine oils. If special chain lubricating oil is not available, one of the high-duty, single-grade engine oils listed below may be used in fuel...
Instruction Manual
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... assistance of you and all other solid surface in "Choke" position (cold start) Bottom: Choke lever away from "Choke" (warm start) Start your saw . When engine starts (at starting-throttle position), engine speed will be fast enough for the clutch to engage sprocket and turn the chain, which may cause kickback to "Choke". Starting procedure 1. Move stop switch (2) away from "Stop". 3. Engage the chain brake on firm ground or other obstructions and objects, including...
... assistance of you and all other solid surface in "Choke" position (cold start) Bottom: Choke lever away from "Choke" (warm start) Start your saw . When engine starts (at starting-throttle position), engine speed will be fast enough for the clutch to engage sprocket and turn the chain, which may cause kickback to "Choke". Starting procedure 1. Move stop switch (2) away from "Stop". 3. Engage the chain brake on firm ground or other obstructions and objects, including...
Instruction Manual
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..., 015 AVE Center: Correct handling of the chain saw is different positioned. 5. Take care that the starting throttle lock (6). Hold the front handle bar with your right foot through rear handle. 6. Failure to follow this procedure may result in injury to rewind properly. Next release throttle trigger (5) and then starting throttle lock is cold and pull again. Do not allow the grip to snap back, but guide the starter rope...
..., 015 AVE Center: Correct handling of the chain saw is different positioned. 5. Take care that the starting throttle lock (6). Hold the front handle bar with your right foot through rear handle. 6. Failure to follow this procedure may result in injury to rewind properly. Next release throttle trigger (5) and then starting throttle lock is cold and pull again. Do not allow the grip to snap back, but guide the starter rope...
Instruction Manual
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... engine. Then open the choke. Top: Idle position Center: Chain brake released Bottom: Stop switch in starting cutting work: Push the hand guard (1) toward the handle bar (7). 9. The engine is running" depress throttle trigger (5) momentarily to release starting procedure. If the choke is already flooded. Hints for a brief period with fuel by cranking the engine over several times on the starter. 25 In such a case, remove and dry off (move to run after starting a cold engine...
... engine. Then open the choke. Top: Idle position Center: Chain brake released Bottom: Stop switch in starting cutting work: Push the hand guard (1) toward the handle bar (7). 9. The engine is running" depress throttle trigger (5) momentarily to release starting procedure. If the choke is already flooded. Hints for a brief period with fuel by cranking the engine over several times on the starter. 25 In such a case, remove and dry off (move to run after starting a cold engine...
Instruction Manual
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... underside of the saw chain. However, the chain must then be retensioned more frequently than a used one sprocket. 27 before you start cutting. A worn sprocket reduces the service life of the bar and can still be moved along the bar by hand. The chain must be immediately slackened off again after finishing cutting work. A chain properly tension when it is operated at extremely...
... underside of the saw chain. However, the chain must then be retensioned more frequently than a used one sprocket. 27 before you start cutting. A worn sprocket reduces the service life of the bar and can still be moved along the bar by hand. The chain must be immediately slackened off again after finishing cutting work. A chain properly tension when it is operated at extremely...
Instruction Manual
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.... Therefore clean air filter daily! High speed adjustment screw (H): '/2 of a turn open Low speed adjustment screw (L): 3/4 of a turn open Engine stops when idling: With engine running turn idle speed regulating screw (LA) clockwise (the chain should not turn at the factory for maximum performance under average atmospheric conditions. Loosen the cylinder head screw with warm engine and a clean air filter. To clean the air filter tap filter lightly onto the palm of your chain saw has been carefully adjusted at idle speed). Close choke shutter before removing the air filter in...
.... Therefore clean air filter daily! High speed adjustment screw (H): '/2 of a turn open Low speed adjustment screw (L): 3/4 of a turn open Engine stops when idling: With engine running turn idle speed regulating screw (LA) clockwise (the chain should not turn at the factory for maximum performance under average atmospheric conditions. Loosen the cylinder head screw with warm engine and a clean air filter. To clean the air filter tap filter lightly onto the palm of your chain saw has been carefully adjusted at idle speed). Close choke shutter before removing the air filter in...
Instruction Manual
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... of the hood, use it with starter assembly. Pass the other end of the rope through the guide bore from inside, thread it through the rope guide bore of the combination wrench through the starter grip from the starter axle first by shifting the choke control lever to" Choke" in direction of the rotor. Starter Assembly Replacing a broken rope Carefully pull off the spark plug socket and choke control after closing the...
... of the hood, use it with starter assembly. Pass the other end of the rope through the guide bore from inside, thread it through the rope guide bore of the combination wrench through the starter grip from the starter axle first by shifting the choke control lever to" Choke" in direction of the rotor. Starter Assembly Replacing a broken rope Carefully pull off the spark plug socket and choke control after closing the...
Instruction Manual
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... machine Throttle trigger, safefy throttle lock, stop switch Chain brake Filter in fuel tank Fuel tank Chain oil tank Chain lubrication Saw chain Guide bar Chain sprocket Air filter Cooling inlets Cylinder fins Carburetor Spark plug All accessible screws and nuts (not adjusting screws) Rubber vibration buffers Spark arrestor screen Chain catching bolt Visual inspection (condition, leaks) clean Check operation Check operation Clean Clean wire filter Replace felt Clean Clean Check Inspect, also check sharpness Check chain tension Sharpen Inspect (wear, damage) Clean and turn over Lubricate...
... machine Throttle trigger, safefy throttle lock, stop switch Chain brake Filter in fuel tank Fuel tank Chain oil tank Chain lubrication Saw chain Guide bar Chain sprocket Air filter Cooling inlets Cylinder fins Carburetor Spark plug All accessible screws and nuts (not adjusting screws) Rubber vibration buffers Spark arrestor screen Chain catching bolt Visual inspection (condition, leaks) clean Check operation Check operation Clean Clean wire filter Replace felt Clean Clean Check Inspect, also check sharpness Check chain tension Sharpen Inspect (wear, damage) Clean and turn over Lubricate...
Instruction Manual
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Spark plug (suppressed): Bosch WSR 6 For Champion RCJ 6 Y electrOde gap 0.5 mm (0.02 in) Fuel system Carburetor: Air filter: Fuel tank capacity: Fuel mixture: 34 All-position diaphragm type with 30 em (12 in ) before T. D.C. 0.35 0.4 mm (0.014 0.016 in) Ignition system 015 LE, 015 AVE System: Transistor-controlled (cantactless) magneto Timing: 2.2 mm (0.087 in ) bar and chain assembly: Type 015: Type 015 L: Type 015 AV: 4.7 kg (10.4lb) 5.0 kg (11.0 Ib) 5.2 kg (11.5Ib) D.C. in) 38 mm (1'.5 in) 28 mm...
Spark plug (suppressed): Bosch WSR 6 For Champion RCJ 6 Y electrOde gap 0.5 mm (0.02 in) Fuel system Carburetor: Air filter: Fuel tank capacity: Fuel mixture: 34 All-position diaphragm type with 30 em (12 in ) before T. D.C. 0.35 0.4 mm (0.014 0.016 in) Ignition system 015 LE, 015 AVE System: Transistor-controlled (cantactless) magneto Timing: 2.2 mm (0.087 in ) bar and chain assembly: Type 015: Type 015 L: Type 015 AV: 4.7 kg (10.4lb) 5.0 kg (11.0 Ib) 5.2 kg (11.5Ib) D.C. in) 38 mm (1'.5 in) 28 mm...
Instruction Manual
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... STIHL "Feilgenau", the STIHL HOS and USG e'lectric sharpeners or the STIHL rivet spinner, always follow the separate operating, instructions supplied 38 with the STIHL rivet spinner. The new parts must be used for cleaning the groove and oil inlet hole on the guide bar and measuring the groove depth. It can also be replaced. Chain breaking and riveting js best carried out with the tool...
... STIHL "Feilgenau", the STIHL HOS and USG e'lectric sharpeners or the STIHL rivet spinner, always follow the separate operating, instructions supplied 38 with the STIHL rivet spinner. The new parts must be used for cleaning the groove and oil inlet hole on the guide bar and measuring the groove depth. It can also be replaced. Chain breaking and riveting js best carried out with the tool...
Instruction Manual
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When purchasing these parts it is sufficient to time must be replaced as the part number of your power tool, the machine number as well as well is done by an authorized STIHL-Service Shop using 40 original STIHL spare parts. 0458 1160121. M35. Printed In Wesl Germany x also the part numbers for repairs can be give if the repair work is already fiilled in ) 1116 640 2001...
When purchasing these parts it is sufficient to time must be replaced as the part number of your power tool, the machine number as well as well is done by an authorized STIHL-Service Shop using 40 original STIHL spare parts. 0458 1160121. M35. Printed In Wesl Germany x also the part numbers for repairs can be give if the repair work is already fiilled in ) 1116 640 2001...