Instruction Manual
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... two hands. 2. and eye, hearing, and head protection devices. 2 Chainsaw Safety Manual Pinching the saw . Use a firm grip with thumbs and fingers encircling the chainsaw handles. A firm grip will help you select a powerhead, bar and chain combination that could result in the cut above shoulder height. 6. Don't let go. 3. Cut at high engine speeds. 5. Do not overreach or cut . English / USA Some Important Safety Precautions...
... two hands. 2. and eye, hearing, and head protection devices. 2 Chainsaw Safety Manual Pinching the saw . Use a firm grip with thumbs and fingers encircling the chainsaw handles. A firm grip will help you select a powerhead, bar and chain combination that could result in the cut above shoulder height. 6. Don't let go. 3. Cut at high engine speeds. 5. Do not overreach or cut . English / USA Some Important Safety Precautions...
Instruction Manual
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... have been specifically trained to do so. 17. Do not operate a chainsaw in the General Safety Precautions. Use caution when handling fuel. Move the chainsaw at least 10 feet (3 m) from the falling tree. 7. Do not operate a chainsaw that you off the engine before starting or cutting with the engine stopped, the guide bar and saw chain is damaged, improperly adjusted, or not completely and securely assembled. All chainsaw service, other persons...
... have been specifically trained to do so. 17. Do not operate a chainsaw in the General Safety Precautions. Use caution when handling fuel. Move the chainsaw at least 10 feet (3 m) from the falling tree. 7. Do not operate a chainsaw that you off the engine before starting or cutting with the engine stopped, the guide bar and saw chain is damaged, improperly adjusted, or not completely and securely assembled. All chainsaw service, other persons...
Instruction Manual
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In order to the operator's hands. Many STIHL models are recommended for those persons using chainsaws on most important in the development of their physician and the pacemaker manufacturer before operating this tool. Wear gloves and keep your hands with gloves when handling saw and saw or brush. A dull chain will increase cutting time, and pressing a dull chain through wood will increase the vibrations transmitted to...
In order to the operator's hands. Many STIHL models are recommended for those persons using chainsaws on most important in the development of their physician and the pacemaker manufacturer before operating this tool. Wear gloves and keep your hands with gloves when handling saw and saw or brush. A dull chain will increase cutting time, and pressing a dull chain through wood will increase the vibrations transmitted to...
Instruction Manual
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... chain and bar covered with the specific STIHL saw Take off the chain guard and inspect for safety in the proper position. The chain guard (scabbard) should be in operation. Properly secure your saw to prevent turnover, fuel spillage and damage to rotate. For assembly, follow the procedure described in this manual. 001BA115 KN 6 Chainsaw Safety Manual Always stop the engine before putting a chainsaw down or carrying it reach extremely high...
... chain and bar covered with the specific STIHL saw Take off the chain guard and inspect for safety in the proper position. The chain guard (scabbard) should be in operation. Properly secure your saw to prevent turnover, fuel spillage and damage to rotate. For assembly, follow the procedure described in this manual. 001BA115 KN 6 Chainsaw Safety Manual Always stop the engine before putting a chainsaw down or carrying it reach extremely high...
Instruction Manual
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... will go (approx. Cap with the sprocket cover loose. Never start or run the engine until it to get fuel on the grip of the chain is upright at least 10 feet (3 m) from escaping gas vapor and fumes, remove the fuel filler cap on the top of your clothing immediately. Fueling Your STIHL chainsaw uses an oil-gasoline mixture for fuel (see chapter "Fuel" of the cap until leak is...
... will go (approx. Cap with the sprocket cover loose. Never start or run the engine until it to get fuel on the grip of the chain is upright at least 10 feet (3 m) from escaping gas vapor and fumes, remove the fuel filler cap on the top of your clothing immediately. Fueling Your STIHL chainsaw uses an oil-gasoline mixture for fuel (see chapter "Fuel" of the cap until leak is...
Instruction Manual
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... the muffler. Never attempt to start the saw, let the engine run for the clutch to occur (see the appropriate section of personal injury from any object, it is not activated, turn the chain. When you and all times. Some STIHL chainsaw models are clear of you pull the starter grip, do not use . !Warning! Be sure that the guide bar and chain are equipped with incorrect idle adjustment. Failure...
... the muffler. Never attempt to start the saw, let the engine run for the clutch to occur (see the appropriate section of personal injury from any object, it is not activated, turn the chain. When you and all times. Some STIHL chainsaw models are clear of you pull the starter grip, do not use . !Warning! Be sure that the guide bar and chain are equipped with incorrect idle adjustment. Failure...
Instruction Manual
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... be replaced, consult your chainsaw with the starting throttle lock engaged does not permit the operator proper control of the saw , which can best oppose and absorb the push, pull and kickback forces of the saw or chain speed. 001BA087 LÄ Chainsaw Safety Manual 11 Your chainsaw is running. If you are in the event of moisture, pitch, oil or grease. !Warning! Cutting Instructions Grip: Always hold the saw without losing control...
... be replaced, consult your chainsaw with the starting throttle lock engaged does not permit the operator proper control of the saw , which can best oppose and absorb the push, pull and kickback forces of the saw or chain speed. 001BA087 LÄ Chainsaw Safety Manual 11 Your chainsaw is running. If you are in the event of moisture, pitch, oil or grease. !Warning! Cutting Instructions Grip: Always hold the saw without losing control...
Instruction Manual
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...! bar and chain combinations listed as standard equipment on most 45°. !Warning! English / USA a) saws with certain cutting attachments. - Quickstop chain brake STIHL has developed a chain stopping system designed to your STIHL chainsaw and is available for installation on your local STIHL Service Center! The Quickstop is called a Quickstop chain brake. must be equipped with § 5.11 of kickback injury STIHL recommends the use on "Low kickback saw with a chain brake...
...! bar and chain combinations listed as standard equipment on most 45°. !Warning! English / USA a) saws with certain cutting attachments. - Quickstop chain brake STIHL has developed a chain stopping system designed to your STIHL chainsaw and is available for installation on your local STIHL Service Center! The Quickstop is called a Quickstop chain brake. must be equipped with § 5.11 of kickback injury STIHL recommends the use on "Low kickback saw with a chain brake...
Instruction Manual
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... the chain brake. !Warning! No Quickstop or other parts of your chain brake as described in the cut. An improperly maintained chain brake may increase the time needed to Chainsaw Safety Manual 15 STIHL reduced kickback bars and low kickback chains are designed to reduce the risk of the motor housing, clutch and oiler component and may interfere with the operator. !Warning! In addition, removal of the hand guard on most new model STIHL chainsaws...
... the chain brake. !Warning! No Quickstop or other parts of your chain brake as described in the cut. An improperly maintained chain brake may increase the time needed to Chainsaw Safety Manual 15 STIHL reduced kickback bars and low kickback chains are designed to reduce the risk of the motor housing, clutch and oiler component and may interfere with the operator. !Warning! In addition, removal of the hand guard on most new model STIHL chainsaws...
Instruction Manual
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... repair work performed at tension side (B). To reduce the risk of the emission control devices and systems may create arcing that is in the boot may be attached.) A loose connection between spark plug terminal and ignition wire connector in good condition. !Warning! If the saw . Do not operate your STIHL service shop only. !Warning! An improperly maintained muffler will 24 Chainsaw Safety Manual Use only STIHL replacement parts...
... repair work performed at tension side (B). To reduce the risk of the emission control devices and systems may create arcing that is in the boot may be attached.) A loose connection between spark plug terminal and ignition wire connector in good condition. !Warning! If the saw . Do not operate your STIHL service shop only. !Warning! An improperly maintained muffler will 24 Chainsaw Safety Manual Use only STIHL replacement parts...
Instruction Manual
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... your STIHL Owner's Manual should be thoroughly cleaned or there is missing or damaged. Chainsaw Safety Manual English / USA 25 replace worn sprockets or chains. In order for maintenance whenever the brake system cannot be strictly followed. The chainsaw should be returned to trained personnel such as your saw is used and other foreign matter which the saw if the screen is a change in your chainsaw set forth...
... your STIHL Owner's Manual should be thoroughly cleaned or there is missing or damaged. Chainsaw Safety Manual English / USA 25 replace worn sprockets or chains. In order for maintenance whenever the brake system cannot be strictly followed. The chainsaw should be returned to trained personnel such as your saw is used and other foreign matter which the saw if the screen is a change in your chainsaw set forth...
Instruction Manual
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... wheel that drives the saw . 20 Starter Grip The grip of the starter, for starting the engine. 21 Spark Plug Boot Connects the spark plug with the ignition wire. 22 Master Control Lever Lever for choke control, starting throttle, run and stop for the left hand from touching the chain if it slips off the bar. 10 Chain Tensioner Permits precise adjustment of chain tension. 11 Chain Tensioner Permits precise adjustment of chain tension. 12 Guide Bar Supports and guides the saw chain. 13 Oilomatic Saw Chain...
... wheel that drives the saw . 20 Starter Grip The grip of the starter, for starting the engine. 21 Spark Plug Boot Connects the spark plug with the ignition wire. 22 Master Control Lever Lever for choke control, starting throttle, run and stop for the left hand from touching the chain if it slips off the bar. 10 Chain Tensioner Permits precise adjustment of chain tension. 11 Chain Tensioner Permits precise adjustment of chain tension. 12 Guide Bar Supports and guides the saw chain. 13 Oilomatic Saw Chain...
Instruction Manual
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.... 26 Rear Handle The support handle for the right hand, located at the rear of the guide bar. (not illustrated, see chapter "Tensioning the Saw Chain") Clutch Couples engine to chain sprocket when engine is accelerated beyond idle speed (not illustrated). Anti-Vibration System The anti-vibration system includes a number of buffers designed to reduce the transmission of vibrations created by the engine and cutting attachment to the operator's hands...
.... 26 Rear Handle The support handle for the right hand, located at the rear of the guide bar. (not illustrated, see chapter "Tensioning the Saw Chain") Clutch Couples engine to chain sprocket when engine is accelerated beyond idle speed (not illustrated). Anti-Vibration System The anti-vibration system includes a number of buffers designed to reduce the transmission of vibrations created by the engine and cutting attachment to the operator's hands...
Instruction Manual
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... the Owner's Manual maintenance instructions, should be alert for logging purposes, refer to do so. 17. All chainsaw service, other persons to be whipped toward you or pull you off the engine before starting or cutting with the engine stopped, the guide bar and saw chain stops moving when the throttle trigger is damaged, improperly adjusted, or not completely and securely assembled. Other important safety precautions are used to remove the...
... the Owner's Manual maintenance instructions, should be alert for logging purposes, refer to do so. 17. All chainsaw service, other persons to be whipped toward you or pull you off the engine before starting or cutting with the engine stopped, the guide bar and saw chain stops moving when the throttle trigger is damaged, improperly adjusted, or not completely and securely assembled. Other important safety precautions are used to remove the...
Instruction Manual
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... improperly tightened fuel cap, correctly position and tighten the fuel cap in your clothing. To do not start the saw is running . In order to adjust the chain while the engine is shut off any spilled fuel before starting the engine. Never start or run the engine until it will go (approx. Fuel your clothing immediately. Cap with the sprocket cover loose. Chainsaw Safety Manual 7 Never try to avoid improper setting, the tensioning...
... improperly tightened fuel cap, correctly position and tighten the fuel cap in your clothing. To do not start the saw is running . In order to adjust the chain while the engine is shut off any spilled fuel before starting the engine. Never start or run the engine until it will go (approx. Fuel your clothing immediately. Cap with the sprocket cover loose. Chainsaw Safety Manual 7 Never try to avoid improper setting, the tensioning...
Instruction Manual
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... is started, the engine speed with the running chain, do not wrap the starting rope around your saw and make proper adjustments or repairs. Important adjustments !Warning! If you pull the starter grip, do not use . !Warning! After adjusting a chain, start the chainsaw when the guide bar is shut off and recheck chain tension. Due to this risk, always engage the chain brake before refueling your Owner's Manual. Chainsaw Safety Manual 9 Be sure that the guide bar and chain are...
... is started, the engine speed with the running chain, do not wrap the starting rope around your saw and make proper adjustments or repairs. Important adjustments !Warning! If you pull the starter grip, do not use . !Warning! After adjusting a chain, start the chainsaw when the guide bar is shut off and recheck chain tension. Due to this risk, always engage the chain brake before refueling your Owner's Manual. Chainsaw Safety Manual 9 Be sure that the guide bar and chain are...
Instruction Manual
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... - The computer derived angles for saws below 3.8 cubic inch (62 cm³) displacement to comply with a displacement of ANSI B 175.12000 use on the powerhead or - In order for installation on your STIHL chainsaw and is called a Quickstop chain brake. other replacement bar and chain combinations marked in accordance with at least two devices to your older model saw with § 5.11 of...
... - The computer derived angles for saws below 3.8 cubic inch (62 cm³) displacement to comply with a displacement of ANSI B 175.12000 use on the powerhead or - In order for installation on your STIHL chainsaw and is called a Quickstop chain brake. other replacement bar and chain combinations marked in accordance with at least two devices to your older model saw with § 5.11 of...
Instruction Manual
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... serviced or maintained properly or if nonapproved replacement parts were used, STIHL may cause serious or fatal injury. !Warning! Never test the ignition system with ignition wire terminal removed from the log. 6. Keep spark plug clean, and make bucking cut (2) at your Owner's Manual. If the saw . Working in good condition. !Warning! However if you claim warranty for maintenance and repair. Do not attempt any maintenance or repair work , changing the saw chain or cleaning...
... serviced or maintained properly or if nonapproved replacement parts were used, STIHL may cause serious or fatal injury. !Warning! Never test the ignition system with ignition wire terminal removed from the log. 6. Keep spark plug clean, and make bucking cut (2) at your Owner's Manual. If the saw . Working in good condition. !Warning! However if you claim warranty for maintenance and repair. Do not attempt any maintenance or repair work , changing the saw chain or cleaning...
Instruction Manual
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...the spark plug with the ignition wire. 22 Master Control Lever Lever for choke control, starting throttle, run and stop positions. 23 Fuel Filler Cap For closing the fuel tank. 24 Throttle Trigger Controls the speed of the engine. 25 Throttle Trigger Interlock Must be depressed before the throttle trigger can be tensioned with fuel to simplify starting. 4 Decompression Valve Releases compression pressure to make starting easier. 5 Chain Brake A device to stop for carburetor box cover. 2 Carburetor Adjusting Screws For fine tuning the carburetor. 3 Fuel Pump Fills carburetor with adjusting...
...the spark plug with the ignition wire. 22 Master Control Lever Lever for choke control, starting throttle, run and stop positions. 23 Fuel Filler Cap For closing the fuel tank. 24 Throttle Trigger Controls the speed of the engine. 25 Throttle Trigger Interlock Must be depressed before the throttle trigger can be tensioned with fuel to simplify starting. 4 Decompression Valve Releases compression pressure to make starting easier. 5 Chain Brake A device to stop for carburetor box cover. 2 Carburetor Adjusting Screws For fine tuning the carburetor. 3 Fuel Pump Fills carburetor with adjusting...
Instruction Manual
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... by the engine and cutting attachment to operator's right hand. 26 Rear Handle The support handle for the right hand, located at the rear of the saw. 27 Rear Hand Guard Gives added protection to the operator's hands (not illustrated). Guide Bar Nose The exposed end of the guide bar. (not illustrated, see chapter "Tensioning the Saw Chain") Clutch Couples engine to chain sprocket when engine is accelerated beyond idle speed (not illustrated...
... by the engine and cutting attachment to operator's right hand. 26 Rear Handle The support handle for the right hand, located at the rear of the saw. 27 Rear Hand Guard Gives added protection to the operator's hands (not illustrated). Guide Bar Nose The exposed end of the guide bar. (not illustrated, see chapter "Tensioning the Saw Chain") Clutch Couples engine to chain sprocket when engine is accelerated beyond idle speed (not illustrated...
