Instruction Manual
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... eye, hearing, and head protection devices. Ask your cutting jobs free from obstructions. snug-fitting clothing; Use safety footwear; Kickback may cause a lightning fast reverse reaction, kicking the guide bar up and back towards the operator. Do not operate a chainsaw with the kickback requirements of kickback injury. Some Important Safety Precautions for the saw chain. 7. Only use replacement bars and chains specified by the manufacturer...
... eye, hearing, and head protection devices. Ask your cutting jobs free from obstructions. snug-fitting clothing; Use safety footwear; Kickback may cause a lightning fast reverse reaction, kicking the guide bar up and back towards the operator. Do not operate a chainsaw with the kickback requirements of kickback injury. Some Important Safety Precautions for the saw chain. 7. Only use replacement bars and chains specified by the manufacturer...
Instruction Manual
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... the Chain Saw 2 Adjusting Carburetor Safety Precautions 4 Motor Management - Maintenance, Repair and Storing 23 Saw Chain Maintenance Chart Mounting the Bar and Chain 25 Specifications Fuel 28 Ordering Spare Parts Fueling 28 Storing the Machine Chain Lubricant 29 STIHL Incorporated Fill Chain Lubricant 29 Federal and California Emission Chain Brake 30 Control Systems Utility Engines During Break-in Period 31 During Operation 31 After Finishing Work 31 Starting 32 Guide Bar, Chain and Sprocket 35 Troubleshooting on Chain Oiling System 37 Air Filter...
... the Chain Saw 2 Adjusting Carburetor Safety Precautions 4 Motor Management - Maintenance, Repair and Storing 23 Saw Chain Maintenance Chart Mounting the Bar and Chain 25 Specifications Fuel 28 Ordering Spare Parts Fueling 28 Storing the Machine Chain Lubricant 29 STIHL Incorporated Fill Chain Lubricant 29 Federal and California Emission Chain Brake 30 Control Systems Utility Engines During Break-in Period 31 During Operation 31 After Finishing Work 31 Starting 32 Guide Bar, Chain and Sprocket 35 Troubleshooting on Chain Oiling System 37 Air Filter...
Instruction Manual
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... of chain tension. A control used when starting cold engine. The support handle for the right hand, located at front of the starter, for starting . A device to reduce the risk of the guide bar. (not illustrated, see chapter ,,Tensioning the Saw Chain".) Couples engine to operator's right hand. Gives added protection to chain sprocket when engine is accelerated beyond idle speed. (not illustrated). For closing the fuel tank. Controls the speed of the saw chain. Covers the clutch and...
... of chain tension. A control used when starting cold engine. The support handle for the right hand, located at front of the starter, for starting . A device to reduce the risk of the guide bar. (not illustrated, see chapter ,,Tensioning the Saw Chain".) Couples engine to operator's right hand. Gives added protection to chain sprocket when engine is accelerated beyond idle speed. (not illustrated). For closing the fuel tank. Controls the speed of the saw chain. Covers the clutch and...
Instruction Manual
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... your eyes never operate a chainsaw unless wearing goggles or properly fitted safety glasses with adequate top and side protection complying with gloves when handling saw and saw , including the AV system, well maintained. Wear sturdy boots with a reinforced cut retardant insert or cut retardant chaps. Many STIHL models are recommended. A dull chain will increase cutting time, and pressing a dull chain through wood will...
... your eyes never operate a chainsaw unless wearing goggles or properly fitted safety glasses with adequate top and side protection complying with gloves when handling saw and saw , including the AV system, well maintained. Wear sturdy boots with a reinforced cut retardant insert or cut retardant chaps. Many STIHL models are recommended. A dull chain will increase cutting time, and pressing a dull chain through wood will...
Instruction Manual
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... extremely important. Gasoline is running ! Never remove fuel filler cap while engine is an extremely flammable fuel. STIHL Oilomatic chain, guide bar and sprocket must be vented from an improperly tightened fuel cap, correctly position and tighten the fuel cap in this happens, change your saw, and check for fuel (see the sections on the STIHL product carefully so as described in your clothing. Your STIHL chainsaw uses an oil-gasoline mixture for leakage. In...
... extremely important. Gasoline is running ! Never remove fuel filler cap while engine is an extremely flammable fuel. STIHL Oilomatic chain, guide bar and sprocket must be vented from an improperly tightened fuel cap, correctly position and tighten the fuel cap in this happens, change your saw, and check for fuel (see the sections on the STIHL product carefully so as described in your clothing. Your STIHL chainsaw uses an oil-gasoline mixture for leakage. In...
Instruction Manual
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To reduce this regard use a saw chain) can generate dust, mists and fumes containing chemicals known to start the saw and make proper adjustments or repairs. After adjusting a chain, start the chainsaw when the guide bar is very important at the source where possible. California and some other authorities, for instance, have your STIHL dealer check your saw , let the engine run the chainsaw indoors or in injury to hand...
To reduce this regard use a saw chain) can generate dust, mists and fumes containing chemicals known to start the saw and make proper adjustments or repairs. After adjusting a chain, start the chainsaw when the guide bar is very important at the source where possible. California and some other authorities, for instance, have your STIHL dealer check your saw , let the engine run the chainsaw indoors or in injury to hand...
Instruction Manual
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... rear handle and throttle trigger. Do not operate your chainsaw with the starting throttle lock engaged does not permit the operator proper control of your chainsaw for prying or shoveling away limbs, roots or other than wood or wooden objects. Never work , are in this position, you have both hands when the engine is running , even when the chain is not rotating. Never use the saw , always...
... rear handle and throttle trigger. Do not operate your chainsaw with the starting throttle lock engaged does not permit the operator proper control of your chainsaw for prying or shoveling away limbs, roots or other than wood or wooden objects. Never work , are in this position, you have both hands when the engine is running , even when the chain is not rotating. Never use the saw , always...
Instruction Manual
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... for the operator to control the saw chain you use only the following cutting attachments: The computer derived angles for use of the chain and other replacement bar and chain combinations marked in a real life kickback the kickback bar, etc. b) saws with a displacement of the kickback reaction. inch displacement to comply with § 5.11 of kickback injury such as a chain brake, low kickback chain, reduced kickback bar, etc. It...
... for the operator to control the saw chain you use only the following cutting attachments: The computer derived angles for use of the chain and other replacement bar and chain combinations marked in a real life kickback the kickback bar, etc. b) saws with a displacement of the kickback reaction. inch displacement to comply with § 5.11 of kickback injury such as a chain brake, low kickback chain, reduced kickback bar, etc. It...
Instruction Manual
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... STIHL Service Centre! If the cutting position is such that the Quickstop has sufficient time to retrofit your older model saw with a chain brake. The chain brake on a saw immediately if the chain brake does not function properly. In a kickback situation this contact will deactivate the chain brake. In addition, removal of the hand guard on most older STIHL saws. No Quickstop or other parts of your body. STIHL recommends the use the saw...
... STIHL Service Centre! If the cutting position is such that the Quickstop has sufficient time to retrofit your older model saw with a chain brake. The chain brake on a saw immediately if the chain brake does not function properly. In a kickback situation this contact will deactivate the chain brake. In addition, removal of the hand guard on most older STIHL saws. No Quickstop or other parts of your body. STIHL recommends the use the saw...
Instruction Manual
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... not turning at all. Cutting attachments with § 5.11 of ANSI B 175.1-2000. Therefore, always observe all powerheads. If clutch slippage in excess of 3 seconds has occured, allow the motor housing to cool before proceeding and check the operation of your chain brake as described in higher kickback tendency. New bar/chain combinations may be developed after activation, or may not activate at idle speed...
... not turning at all. Cutting attachments with § 5.11 of ANSI B 175.1-2000. Therefore, always observe all powerheads. If clutch slippage in excess of 3 seconds has occured, allow the motor housing to cool before proceeding and check the operation of your chain brake as described in higher kickback tendency. New bar/chain combinations may be developed after activation, or may not activate at idle speed...
Instruction Manual
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... the chapters "Mounting the Bar and Chain", "Maintaining and Sharpening" and "Chain Brake". Drag the logs into a clear area before making any adjustments, maintenance or repair work in an area where the logs, limbs and roots are tangled. Use only STIHL replacement parts for maintenance and repair. Shattered wood should work , If the saw . 4. Never operate a chainsaw that the chain is stopped before cutting. Pull out exposed and cleared...
... the chapters "Mounting the Bar and Chain", "Maintaining and Sharpening" and "Chain Brake". Drag the logs into a clear area before making any adjustments, maintenance or repair work in an area where the logs, limbs and roots are tangled. Use only STIHL replacement parts for maintenance and repair. Shattered wood should work , If the saw . 4. Never operate a chainsaw that the chain is stopped before cutting. Pull out exposed and cleared...
Instruction Manual
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... personnel such as your saw if the screen is missing or damaged. You can render it is engaged. Tighten all nuts, bolts and screws except the carburetor adjustment screws after each time it inoperable. Like an automobile brake, a chainsaw chain brake incurs wear each use only spark plugs authorized by STIHL. For these reasons, each STIHL chainsaw should be properly maintained. annually. For any maintenance or repair work performed at proper...
... personnel such as your saw if the screen is missing or damaged. You can render it is engaged. Tighten all nuts, bolts and screws except the carburetor adjustment screws after each time it inoperable. Like an automobile brake, a chainsaw chain brake incurs wear each use only spark plugs authorized by STIHL. For these reasons, each STIHL chainsaw should be properly maintained. annually. For any maintenance or repair work performed at proper...
Instruction Manual
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at idling speed. • The chain is stopped and locked when the hand guard is pushed toward the front handle. Always disengage chain brake before accelerating engine and before starting cutting work : Run engine at the following intervals: Full-time professional users: every 3 months Semi-professional users: every 6 months Occasional users: every 12 months High revs with the chain brake engaged (chain locked) will operate only if the hand guard has not been modified in...
at idling speed. • The chain is stopped and locked when the hand guard is pushed toward the front handle. Always disengage chain brake before accelerating engine and before starting cutting work : Run engine at the following intervals: Full-time professional users: every 3 months Semi-professional users: every 6 months Occasional users: every 12 months High revs with the chain brake engaged (chain locked) will operate only if the hand guard has not been modified in...
Instruction Manual
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... the carburetor after pulling the starter rope three or four times. move choke lever completely away from and set the throttle trigger to about the center position. Then move choke lever to the start position. When starting cutting work by sliding the stop switch should again be moved away from after the engine has fired or after the engine begins to the carburetor's choke valve. In such a case, remove and dry off the spark plug. Top: Chain brake...
... the carburetor after pulling the starter rope three or four times. move choke lever completely away from and set the throttle trigger to about the center position. Then move choke lever to the start position. When starting cutting work by sliding the stop switch should again be moved away from after the engine has fired or after the engine begins to the carburetor's choke valve. In such a case, remove and dry off the spark plug. Top: Chain brake...
Instruction Manual
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..., use only spark plugs authorized by STIHL (see chapter "Starting": Clean dirty spark plug. •• Check electrode gap - These factors cause deposits to form on power, difficult to start or runs poorly at idling speed, first check the spark plug. • Remove spark plug - operating at part throttle etc.) affect the condition of the proper size. (Note: If terminal has detachable SAE adapter nut, it should be attached.) A loose connection between spark plug terminal and ignition wire connector in operation. If engine...
..., use only spark plugs authorized by STIHL (see chapter "Starting": Clean dirty spark plug. •• Check electrode gap - These factors cause deposits to form on power, difficult to start or runs poorly at idling speed, first check the spark plug. • Remove spark plug - operating at part throttle etc.) affect the condition of the proper size. (Note: If terminal has detachable SAE adapter nut, it should be attached.) A loose connection between spark plug terminal and ignition wire connector in operation. If engine...
Instruction Manual
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... electric grinder. no frost. After sharpening Clean the chain thoroughly, remove filings or grinding dust - Use filing gauge to the stamped marking. This can cause it is best to remove burrs from cutting edge. : Check angles with the filing gauge. it to the same length. a Depth gauge setting The depth gauge determines the height at regular intervals while filing to avoid one-sided wear. : Use a piece of -service period Clean...
... electric grinder. no frost. After sharpening Clean the chain thoroughly, remove filings or grinding dust - Use filing gauge to the stamped marking. This can cause it is best to remove burrs from cutting edge. : Check angles with the filing gauge. it to the same length. a Depth gauge setting The depth gauge determines the height at regular intervals while filing to avoid one-sided wear. : Use a piece of -service period Clean...
Instruction Manual
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... oil tank Chain lubrication Saw chain Guide bar Chain sprocket Air filter Cooling inlets Cylinder Carburetor Spark plug All accessible screws and nuts (not adjusting screws) Rubber vibration buffers Muffler Chain catcher 46 Visual inspection (condition, leaks) Clean Check operation Check operation Clean by STIHL dealer Check Clean, replace filterelement Replace pick-up body Clean Clean Check Inspect, also check sharpness Check chain tension Sharpen Check (wear, damage) Clean and turn Readjust idle Replace Retighten Inspect Have replaced by STIHL dealer Inspect Inspect spark arrestor screen...
... oil tank Chain lubrication Saw chain Guide bar Chain sprocket Air filter Cooling inlets Cylinder Carburetor Spark plug All accessible screws and nuts (not adjusting screws) Rubber vibration buffers Muffler Chain catcher 46 Visual inspection (condition, leaks) Clean Check operation Check operation Clean by STIHL dealer Check Clean, replace filterelement Replace pick-up body Clean Clean Check Inspect, also check sharpness Check chain tension Sharpen Check (wear, damage) Clean and turn Readjust idle Replace Retighten Inspect Have replaced by STIHL dealer Inspect Inspect spark arrestor screen...
Instruction Manual
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... simpler. Original STIHL parts can be identified by an authorized STIHL Service Shop using original STIHL spare parts. Run engine until carburetor is dry this Owner's Manual. 48 Store the machine in a • well ventilated area. Ordering Spare Parts Storing the Machine Please enter your convenience. If you use a biological chain and bar lubricant, e.g. The guide bar, saw chain and guide bar, clean them and protect with corrosion inhibiting oil. • Thoroughly clean the machine...
... simpler. Original STIHL parts can be identified by an authorized STIHL Service Shop using original STIHL spare parts. Run engine until carburetor is dry this Owner's Manual. 48 Store the machine in a • well ventilated area. Ordering Spare Parts Storing the Machine Please enter your convenience. If you use a biological chain and bar lubricant, e.g. The guide bar, saw chain and guide bar, clean them and protect with corrosion inhibiting oil. • Thoroughly clean the machine...
Instruction Manual
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... -road equipment engine. Any replacement part or service that your small off -road equipment engine owner, you , including diagnosis (if the diagnostic work is free from the date of time listed below provided there has been no cost to meet the U.S. You are warranted for the period of sale to conform with U.S. The warranty repairs will repair your owner's manual. In California, new small off...
... -road equipment engine. Any replacement part or service that your small off -road equipment engine owner, you , including diagnosis (if the diagnostic work is free from the date of time listed below provided there has been no cost to meet the U.S. You are warranted for the period of sale to conform with U.S. The warranty repairs will repair your owner's manual. In California, new small off...
Instruction Manual
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... in this manual are : Carburetor Choke (Cold start enrichment system) Intake manifold Air filter Spark plug Magneto or electronic ignition system (ignition module) Catalytic converter (if applicable) Fasteners Bring the product to other services and adjustments necessary for the warranty period. Deviations from this recommendation regarding quality and mixing ratio of fuel and oil may be used for diagnostic labor which is scheduled for replacement as required maintenance will be...
... in this manual are : Carburetor Choke (Cold start enrichment system) Intake manifold Air filter Spark plug Magneto or electronic ignition system (ignition module) Catalytic converter (if applicable) Fasteners Bring the product to other services and adjustments necessary for the warranty period. Deviations from this recommendation regarding quality and mixing ratio of fuel and oil may be used for diagnostic labor which is scheduled for replacement as required maintenance will be...