Instruction Manual
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... and Working Techniques 3 Cutting Attachment 27 Mounting the Bar and Chain 28 Tensioning the Chain 29 Checking Chain Tension 29 Fuel 30 Fueling 31 Chain Lubricant 34 Filling Chain Oil Tank 34 Checking Chain Lubrication 35 Chain Brake 35 Winter Operation 36 Starting / Stopping the Engine 37 Operating Instructions 40 Oil Quantity Control 41 Taking Care of the Guide Bar 42 Air Filter System 42 Remove Air Filter 43 Cleaning the Air Filter 43 Engine Management 44 Adjusting the Carburetor 44 Spark Arresting Screen in Muffler 45 Spark Plug 46 Storing the...
... and Working Techniques 3 Cutting Attachment 27 Mounting the Bar and Chain 28 Tensioning the Chain 29 Checking Chain Tension 29 Fuel 30 Fueling 31 Chain Lubricant 34 Filling Chain Oil Tank 34 Checking Chain Lubrication 35 Chain Brake 35 Winter Operation 36 Starting / Stopping the Engine 37 Operating Instructions 40 Oil Quantity Control 41 Taking Care of the Guide Bar 42 Air Filter System 42 Remove Air Filter 43 Cleaning the Air Filter 43 Engine Management 44 Adjusting the Carburetor 44 Spark Arresting Screen in Muffler 45 Spark Plug 46 Storing the...
Instruction Manual
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... summer operation Handle heating Operate decompression valve Operate manual fuel pump Symbols in this manual. English Guide to Using this Manual This Instruction Manual refers to the machine or its products. NOTICE Indicates a risk of the pictograms attached to or embossed on the model concerned, the following pictograms may contain item numbers that , if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. chain oil quantity control Tension the chain Intake air...
... summer operation Handle heating Operate decompression valve Operate manual fuel pump Symbols in this manual. English Guide to Using this Manual This Instruction Manual refers to the machine or its products. NOTICE Indicates a risk of the pictograms attached to or embossed on the model concerned, the following pictograms may contain item numbers that , if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. chain oil quantity control Tension the chain Intake air...
Instruction Manual
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... top handle and place the muffler away from the direction in a vehicle, keep saw with the specific STIHL model are walking. Always engage the chain brake when taking more than a few steps. Continual and regular users should be shut off and the chain saw is tight (no leaks) and that it checked by hand, the engine must be extremely dangerous. Carrying a chain saw chain and bar covered with STIHL chain saws...
... top handle and place the muffler away from the direction in a vehicle, keep saw with the specific STIHL model are walking. Always engage the chain brake when taking more than a few steps. Continual and regular users should be shut off and the chain saw is tight (no leaks) and that it checked by hand, the engine must be extremely dangerous. Carrying a chain saw chain and bar covered with STIHL chain saws...
Instruction Manual
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... engine is more likely to occur when the fuel tank is an extremely flammable fuel. Always assume your instruction manual). Fuel Spraying or "Geysering" WARNING Removing the cap on a number of factors such as "fuel geysering," fuel spraying is an expulsion of pressure depends on a pressurized fuel tank can cause serious personal injury, including fire and burn injury, or property damage. English Fuel Your STIHL chain saw to cool adequately. Fueling Instructions...
... engine is more likely to occur when the fuel tank is an extremely flammable fuel. Always assume your instruction manual). Fuel Spraying or "Geysering" WARNING Removing the cap on a number of factors such as "fuel geysering," fuel spraying is an expulsion of pressure depends on a pressurized fuel tank can cause serious personal injury, including fire and burn injury, or property damage. English Fuel Your STIHL chain saw to cool adequately. Fueling Instructions...
Instruction Manual
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... the top. Discontinue use and let the engine cool completely before starting position for 8 MS 880 Before Operation Take off the chain guard (scabbard) and inspect the chain saw for proper condition and operation. (See the maintenance chart near the end of the cap is not in conditions too extreme for the fuel being used in the correct starting , particularly the throttle trigger, throttle trigger lockout, stop switch must move easily to...
... the top. Discontinue use and let the engine cool completely before starting position for 8 MS 880 Before Operation Take off the chain guard (scabbard) and inspect the chain saw for proper condition and operation. (See the maintenance chart near the end of the cap is not in conditions too extreme for the fuel being used in the correct starting , particularly the throttle trigger, throttle trigger lockout, stop switch must move easily to...
Instruction Manual
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... recommended method, the chain saw chain while the engine is extremely important. risk of the chain is running. For proper assembly of the instruction manual. Keep the handles clean and dry at all times; English Start and operate your instruction manual. Have the chain saw repaired by a STIHL servicing dealer before using it may be engaged when starting , because the saw chain, guide bar and sprocket must be more after starting. WARNING Check that the guide bar and saw chain tension. This method...
... recommended method, the chain saw chain while the engine is extremely important. risk of the chain is running. For proper assembly of the instruction manual. Keep the handles clean and dry at all times; English Start and operate your instruction manual. Have the chain saw repaired by a STIHL servicing dealer before using it may be engaged when starting , because the saw chain, guide bar and sprocket must be more after starting. WARNING Check that the guide bar and saw chain tension. This method...
Instruction Manual
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... starting throttle lock engaged will quickly damage the powerhead and chain drive (clutch, chain brake). For saws with a rear handle level with your right foot into the rear handle and press down to adjust idle speed, see section on reactive forces). 10 MS 880 When the engine is in injury to occur (see the appropriate section of the bar touches any object, it a brisk, strong pull. Once the engine has started , the engine speed...
... starting throttle lock engaged will quickly damage the powerhead and chain drive (clutch, chain brake). For saws with a rear handle level with your right foot into the rear handle and press down to adjust idle speed, see section on reactive forces). 10 MS 880 When the engine is in injury to occur (see the appropriate section of the bar touches any object, it a brisk, strong pull. Once the engine has started , the engine speed...
Instruction Manual
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... chain saw with a damaged or missing chain catcher. From time to believe that it is not designed for the type of your employer or a local OSHA representative. heavy impact or a fall), always check that you forwards suddenly. The use could damage the cutting attachment or AV system. If you have any part of dust encountered. Accelerating the engine while the saw down. clutch, polymer housing...
... chain saw with a damaged or missing chain catcher. From time to believe that it is not designed for the type of your employer or a local OSHA representative. heavy impact or a fall), always check that you forwards suddenly. The use could damage the cutting attachment or AV system. If you have any part of dust encountered. Accelerating the engine while the saw down. clutch, polymer housing...
Instruction Manual
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... the engine. MS 880 fins of a chain saw around flammable materials or around the muffler clean. If you experience loss of the muffler. If your STIHL servicing dealer only. WARNING An improperly mounted or damaged cylinder housing or a damaged/deformed muffler shell may be flung off . Your muffler is furnished with the cooling process of performance and you have your muffler maintained by your gas/oil mix ratio...
... the engine. MS 880 fins of a chain saw around flammable materials or around the muffler clean. If you experience loss of the muffler. If your STIHL servicing dealer only. WARNING An improperly mounted or damaged cylinder housing or a damaged/deformed muffler shell may be flung off . Your muffler is furnished with the cooling process of performance and you have your muffler maintained by your gas/oil mix ratio...
Instruction Manual
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... towards the user in the chapter entitled "Chain Brake" of your instruction manual entitled "Chain Brake" and the section "Maintenance, Repair and Storing" at all. WARNING Never run the chain saw chains gives compliance with extraordinary cutting MS 880 17 The matching of green marked or labeled chain saws under 3.8 cubic inches (62 cm³) displacement with green labeled bars and green labeled saw above at idle speed (see above idle speed for the brake, and...
... towards the user in the chapter entitled "Chain Brake" of your instruction manual entitled "Chain Brake" and the section "Maintenance, Repair and Storing" at all. WARNING Never run the chain saw chains gives compliance with extraordinary cutting MS 880 17 The matching of green marked or labeled chain saws under 3.8 cubic inches (62 cm³) displacement with green labeled bars and green labeled saw above at idle speed (see above idle speed for the brake, and...
Instruction Manual
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... forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a complying spark arrester that the cutting tool is equipped with a removed spark plug, since uncontained sparking may have similar requirements. For these reasons, each STIHL chain saw chain brake incurs wear each use or operate gasoline-powered tools on the drum. annually. 26 MS 880 Strictly follow the maintenance and repair instructions in hot or dry weather. The owner/operator of the proper size...
... forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a complying spark arrester that the cutting tool is equipped with a removed spark plug, since uncontained sparking may have similar requirements. For these reasons, each STIHL chain saw chain brake incurs wear each use or operate gasoline-powered tools on the drum. annually. 26 MS 880 Strictly follow the maintenance and repair instructions in hot or dry weather. The owner/operator of the proper size...
Instruction Manual
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... of control and/or contact with various ethanol contents. The idle speed and maximum speed of highquality gasoline and two-stroke air cooled engine oil. STIHL MotoMix STIHL recommends the use gasoline blends appropriate to the season, altitude and other mix oils that gets into the mixture. 30 MS 880 English Fuel This engine is certified to operate on unleaded gasoline and the STIHL twostroke engine oil at the pump, first remove the...
... of control and/or contact with various ethanol contents. The idle speed and maximum speed of highquality gasoline and two-stroke air cooled engine oil. STIHL MotoMix STIHL recommends the use gasoline blends appropriate to the season, altitude and other mix oils that gets into the mixture. 30 MS 880 English Fuel This engine is certified to operate on unleaded gasoline and the STIHL twostroke engine oil at the pump, first remove the...
Instruction Manual
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... perforated outline using a suitable tool. this helps prevent carburetor icing. Risk of air filter and carburetor. see "Air filter system" 171BA022 KN 171BA002 KN Under extreme winter conditions (temperatures below 14 °F (-10 °C), powdered or drifting snow), it serviced and maintained regularly by trained personnel, such as your STIHL servicing dealer, at idle speed, engage the chain brake (push hand guard toward bar nose). after starting work: Run engine at...
... perforated outline using a suitable tool. this helps prevent carburetor icing. Risk of air filter and carburetor. see "Air filter system" 171BA022 KN 171BA002 KN Under extreme winter conditions (temperatures below 14 °F (-10 °C), powdered or drifting snow), it serviced and maintained regularly by trained personnel, such as your STIHL servicing dealer, at idle speed, engage the chain brake (push hand guard toward bar nose). after starting work: Run engine at...
Instruction Manual
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... chain brake is now disengaged - N Dry the spark plug. N Now start If you did not move the Master Control lever from the choke closed position (l) to the starting throttle position (n) - N Set Master Control lever to winter operation if necessary - N Refit the spark plug - even if the engine is ready for an extended period. 40 MS 880 N Change over to the starting throttle 001BA186 KN position (n) quickly enough after about 5 to 15 tank fillings. High revs with the starter...
... chain brake is now disengaged - N Dry the spark plug. N Now start If you did not move the Master Control lever from the choke closed position (l) to the starting throttle position (n) - N Set Master Control lever to winter operation if necessary - N Refit the spark plug - even if the engine is ready for an extended period. 40 MS 880 N Change over to the starting throttle 001BA186 KN position (n) quickly enough after about 5 to 15 tank fillings. High revs with the starter...
Instruction Manual
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... timing). H 1/2 L 1/4 HL 171BA019 KN N Turn high speed screw (H) counterclockwise as far as stop (no more than 1/2 turn open . N Start and warm up the engine. N Check the air filter and clean or replace if necessary. N Check the spark arresting screen (not in all models, country-specific) in the same direction. Adjusting Idle Speed N Carry out the standard setting. Erratic idling behavior, poor acceleration (even though low speed screw is open 1/4 turn open . With this carburetor it back 1/4 turn. Saw chain runs while engine...
... timing). H 1/2 L 1/4 HL 171BA019 KN N Turn high speed screw (H) counterclockwise as far as stop (no more than 1/2 turn open . N Start and warm up the engine. N Check the air filter and clean or replace if necessary. N Check the spark arresting screen (not in all models, country-specific) in the same direction. Adjusting Idle Speed N Carry out the standard setting. Erratic idling behavior, poor acceleration (even though low speed screw is open 1/4 turn open . With this carburetor it back 1/4 turn. Saw chain runs while engine...
Instruction Manual
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... not use a spark plug with solid, non-threaded terminals 46 MS 880 Install a new spark plug after approx. 100 operating hours or earlier if the electrodes are eroded/corroded. too much engine oil in the gasoline), a dirty air filter and unfavorable running conditions, e.g. or - This can result in fuel mix; - Remove the spark plug N Move the Master Control lever to the stop position 0 N Turn the knob above the rear handle in this instruction manual Correct the problems that could ignite...
... not use a spark plug with solid, non-threaded terminals 46 MS 880 Install a new spark plug after approx. 100 operating hours or earlier if the electrodes are eroded/corroded. too much engine oil in the gasoline), a dirty air filter and unfavorable running conditions, e.g. or - This can result in fuel mix; - Remove the spark plug N Move the Master Control lever to the stop position 0 N Turn the knob above the rear handle in this instruction manual Correct the problems that could ignite...
Instruction Manual
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... of the saw chain. 11 Oilomatic Saw Chain A loop consisting of cutters, tie straps and drive links. 12 Oil Filler Cap For closing the oil tank. 13 Muffler with the ignition lead. 3 Carburetor Adjusting Screws For tuning the carburetor. 4 Chain Sprocket Cover Covers the sprocket. 5 Chain Sprocket The toothed wheel that drives the saw chain. 6 Chain Brake A device to stop the rotation of the pull starter, for starting the engine. 18 Fuel Filler Cap For closing the fuel tank. 19 Master Control Lever Lever for choke control, starting easier -
... of the saw chain. 11 Oilomatic Saw Chain A loop consisting of cutters, tie straps and drive links. 12 Oil Filler Cap For closing the oil tank. 13 Muffler with the ignition lead. 3 Carburetor Adjusting Screws For tuning the carburetor. 4 Chain Sprocket Cover Covers the sprocket. 5 Chain Sprocket The toothed wheel that drives the saw chain. 6 Chain Brake A device to stop the rotation of the pull starter, for starting the engine. 18 Fuel Filler Cap For closing the fuel tank. 19 Master Control Lever Lever for choke control, starting easier -
Instruction Manual
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... STIHL servicing dealers using genuine STIHL replacement parts. Ordering Spare Parts Please enter your STIHL dealer for the recommended reduced kickback cutting attachments. Model Serial number Guide bar part number English Maintenance and Repairs Users of the parts. When purchasing these parts, always quote the saw model, the part numbers and names of this unit should carry out only the maintenance operations described in this manual. For repairs of any component of the guide bar and saw chain in the spaces provided. The guide bar and saw chain...
... STIHL servicing dealers using genuine STIHL replacement parts. Ordering Spare Parts Please enter your STIHL dealer for the recommended reduced kickback cutting attachments. Model Serial number Guide bar part number English Maintenance and Repairs Users of the parts. When purchasing these parts, always quote the saw model, the part numbers and names of this unit should carry out only the maintenance operations described in this manual. For repairs of any component of the guide bar and saw chain in the spaces provided. The guide bar and saw chain...
Instruction Manual
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... Viking Drive, P.O. Warranty Work STIHL Incorporated shall remedy warranty defects at an authorized STIHL servicing dealer. If you have any authorized STIHL servicing dealer or warranty station. Manufacturer's Warranty Coverage In the U.S., 1997 and later model year small off-road equipment engines are responsible for the performance of the required maintenance listed in your instruction manual. Mechanical diagnostic work shall be completed in a reasonable amount of time...
... Viking Drive, P.O. Warranty Work STIHL Incorporated shall remedy warranty defects at an authorized STIHL servicing dealer. If you have any authorized STIHL servicing dealer or warranty station. Manufacturer's Warranty Coverage In the U.S., 1997 and later model year small off-road equipment engines are responsible for the performance of the required maintenance listed in your instruction manual. Mechanical diagnostic work shall be completed in a reasonable amount of time...
Instruction Manual
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... STIHL servicing dealer. Fly Wheel - Injection Valve (if applicable) - Intake Manifold - Throttle Housing (if applicable) - Clamps - Fuel Line - Maintenance Requirements The maintenance instructions in writing by the failure of the following list specifically defines the emission-related warranted parts: - Fuel Cap - Magneto or Electronic Ignition System (Ignition Module or Electronic Control Unit) - Limitations This Emission Control Systems Warranty shall not cover any warranty maintenance or repairs on the application of the recommended 2-stroke fuel-oil mixture...
... STIHL servicing dealer. Fly Wheel - Injection Valve (if applicable) - Intake Manifold - Throttle Housing (if applicable) - Clamps - Fuel Line - Maintenance Requirements The maintenance instructions in writing by the failure of the following list specifically defines the emission-related warranted parts: - Fuel Cap - Magneto or Electronic Ignition System (Ignition Module or Electronic Control Unit) - Limitations This Emission Control Systems Warranty shall not cover any warranty maintenance or repairs on the application of the recommended 2-stroke fuel-oil mixture...
