Instruction Manual
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.... 13 Spark Plug Ignites the fuel-air mix in the event the chain breaks or comes off the bar. 12 Chain Scabbard Covers the guide bar and saw chain. Serves as the activation lever for starting the engine. 26 Oil Filler Cap For closing the fuel tank. 25 Starter Grip The grip of the pull starter for the chain brake. 3 Muffler with the ignition lead. 18 Air Filter Filters the air drawn into the engine. 19 Master Control Lever Lever for choke control, starting throttle, run and stop switch positions. 20 Throttle Trigger Lockout Prevents...
.... 13 Spark Plug Ignites the fuel-air mix in the event the chain breaks or comes off the bar. 12 Chain Scabbard Covers the guide bar and saw chain. Serves as the activation lever for starting the engine. 26 Oil Filler Cap For closing the fuel tank. 25 Starter Grip The grip of the pull starter for the chain brake. 3 Muffler with the ignition lead. 18 Air Filter Filters the air drawn into the engine. 19 Master Control Lever Lever for choke control, starting throttle, run and stop switch positions. 20 Throttle Trigger Lockout Prevents...
Instruction Manual
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...; ing screen. ■ If the chain saw chain has many sharp cutters. Your ability to similar heavy impacts: - Wear sturdy boots with a removed spark plug. ■ Although certain unauthorized attachments may result in any way. - Only use may be dangerous. - Steel-toed safety boots are work with your STIHL chain saw 's controls or safety devices in permanent hearing damage. Never attempt to power tool noise...
...; ing screen. ■ If the chain saw chain has many sharp cutters. Your ability to similar heavy impacts: - Wear sturdy boots with a removed spark plug. ■ Although certain unauthorized attachments may result in any way. - Only use may be dangerous. - Steel-toed safety boots are work with your STIHL chain saw 's controls or safety devices in permanent hearing damage. Never attempt to power tool noise...
Instruction Manual
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... smoke or bring any spilled fuel before starting your chain saw . - Fuel your chain saw uses an oil-gaso‐ line mixture for sev‐ eral minutes before starting the engine. - If you need to refuel before completing a job, turn off any fire or flame near the fuel or the chain saw in a well-ventilated area, outdoors away from flames, pilot lights, heaters, electric motors, and other sour‐ ces...
... smoke or bring any spilled fuel before starting your chain saw . - Fuel your chain saw uses an oil-gaso‐ line mixture for sev‐ eral minutes before starting the engine. - If you need to refuel before completing a job, turn off any fire or flame near the fuel or the chain saw in a well-ventilated area, outdoors away from flames, pilot lights, heaters, electric motors, and other sour‐ ces...
Instruction Manual
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... cover. 0458-200-8621-A English - Using good quality, fresh fuel (stored less than 30 days) also can lead to start the chain saw , move freely and always spring back to your chain saw until the throttle trigger lockout is depressed. Never start the chain saw repaired by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer before starting throttle posi‐ tion and pull the starter cord approxi‐ mately 10 times. - Securely mount the spark plug boot on guide bar...
... cover. 0458-200-8621-A English - Using good quality, fresh fuel (stored less than 30 days) also can lead to start the chain saw , move freely and always spring back to your chain saw until the throttle trigger lockout is depressed. Never start the chain saw repaired by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer before starting throttle posi‐ tion and pull the starter cord approxi‐ mately 10 times. - Securely mount the spark plug boot on guide bar...
Instruction Manual
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..., oil, grease and resin. ■ To reduce the risk of the cut‐ ting attachment whenever the engine is in such a way that the guide bar and chain are clear of serious or fatal injuries to 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS important components (e.g., clutch, polymer housing components): - Position the chain saw when the guide bar is running. Read and follow these instructions too. - Always disengage chain brake before accelerating engine and before starting throttle lock engaged...
..., oil, grease and resin. ■ To reduce the risk of the cut‐ ting attachment whenever the engine is in such a way that the guide bar and chain are clear of serious or fatal injuries to 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS important components (e.g., clutch, polymer housing components): - Position the chain saw when the guide bar is running. Read and follow these instructions too. - Always disengage chain brake before accelerating engine and before starting throttle lock engaged...
Instruction Manual
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... to the stop position before pulling the starter grip if the spark plug boot has been removed. 11 Do not allow other insecure support. - Shut off the engine and engage the chain brake during favorable daylight conditions. - Engage the chain brake. ■ To reduce the risk of a cut or kerf. One-handed operation makes it difficult to start or accelerate the engine when the guide bar is in...
... to the stop position before pulling the starter grip if the spark plug boot has been removed. 11 Do not allow other insecure support. - Shut off the engine and engage the chain brake during favorable daylight conditions. - Engage the chain brake. ■ To reduce the risk of a cut or kerf. One-handed operation makes it difficult to start or accelerate the engine when the guide bar is in...
Instruction Manual
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... and take your gas/oil mix ratio is correct (i.e., not too rich), this screen will normally stay clean as a result of materials such as to whether the anti-vibration ele‐ ments should not move for a while after the throttle trigger is fully released. If your chain saw , chain and guide bar at idle. Do not use your body when the engine is run‐ ning, even...
... and take your gas/oil mix ratio is correct (i.e., not too rich), this screen will normally stay clean as a result of materials such as to whether the anti-vibration ele‐ ments should not move for a while after the throttle trigger is fully released. If your chain saw , chain and guide bar at idle. Do not use your body when the engine is run‐ ning, even...
Instruction Manual
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..., the energy driving the chain can create a force that may require a properly maintained spark arrester for example, when the chain near power lines. - This may have any wires or cables that moves the chain saw in a direction opposite to control the chain saw in the plane of the bar and can be carrying electric cur‐ rent. - English - Forest Service, may fling the bar up and back...
..., the energy driving the chain can create a force that may require a properly maintained spark arrester for example, when the chain near power lines. - This may have any wires or cables that moves the chain saw in a direction opposite to control the chain saw in the plane of the bar and can be carrying electric cur‐ rent. - English - Forest Service, may fling the bar up and back...
Instruction Manual
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... of the kickback reaction. The brake is clear of the cutting attachment and outside of Guide Bars and Saw Chains, 24.1; - Some STIHL bar and chain types are two mechanisms for Reducing the Risk of Kick‐ back Injury The STIHL Quickstop chain brake and STIHL's green-labeled, reduced kickback bars and greenlabeled, low kickback chains are no relationship to actual kickback bar rotation angles that may occur...
... of the kickback reaction. The brake is clear of the cutting attachment and outside of Guide Bars and Saw Chains, 24.1; - Some STIHL bar and chain types are two mechanisms for Reducing the Risk of Kick‐ back Injury The STIHL Quickstop chain brake and STIHL's green-labeled, reduced kickback bars and greenlabeled, low kickback chains are no relationship to actual kickback bar rotation angles that may occur...
Instruction Manual
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... ease, but are designed to control the chain saw until the problem has been corrected. ■ In a kickback situation, the front hand guard helps protect your body clear of the cutting attachment whenever the engine is missing, manual acti‐ vation and inertia activation of kick‐ back injury. - STIHL recommends green-labeled bars and chains for dealing with more diffi‐...
... ease, but are designed to control the chain saw until the problem has been corrected. ■ In a kickback situation, the front hand guard helps protect your body clear of the cutting attachment whenever the engine is missing, manual acti‐ vation and inertia activation of kick‐ back injury. - STIHL recommends green-labeled bars and chains for dealing with more diffi‐...
Instruction Manual
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... use. ■ Proper maintenance will help of the guide bar nose to be cut the hinge. ► Avoid repositioning the saw around this manual. - STIHL recommends that all nuts, bolts and screws after each time it is extremely dangerous because it involves the use . ■ Like an automobile brake, the chain brake on your STIHL chain saw to your chain saw begins to pinch, insert a wedge to make the first part of...
... use. ■ Proper maintenance will help of the guide bar nose to be cut the hinge. ► Avoid repositioning the saw around this manual. - STIHL recommends that all nuts, bolts and screws after each time it is extremely dangerous because it involves the use . ■ Like an automobile brake, the chain brake on your STIHL chain saw to your chain saw begins to pinch, insert a wedge to make the first part of...
Instruction Manual
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... Guide Bar and Chain WARNING ■ The chain has many sharp cutters. STIHL recommends that only identical STIHL replacement parts be used , the cut‐ ting attachment will cut you, even if the chain is not moving, 5.4. The chain contracts as it can result in serious or fatal personal injury. The drive link gauge (2) of the chain (1), chain sprocket and, if using the saw again. 9 Before Starting Work 9.1 Preparing the Chain Saw for repair...
... Guide Bar and Chain WARNING ■ The chain has many sharp cutters. STIHL recommends that only identical STIHL replacement parts be used , the cut‐ ting attachment will cut you, even if the chain is not moving, 5.4. The chain contracts as it can result in serious or fatal personal injury. The drive link gauge (2) of the chain (1), chain sprocket and, if using the saw again. 9 Before Starting Work 9.1 Preparing the Chain Saw for repair...
Instruction Manual
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... the fuel tank. The idle speed and maximum speed of the engine change if you switch to operate on mid-grade unlea‐ ded gasoline with the running chain, ensure proper idle adjustment before filling. This problem can be avoided by always using an ethanol-free fuel or fuel with an octane rating below 89 may increase the potential for use only STIHL High Performance 2-Cycle Engine Oil or equivalent high quality 2-cycle engine oils that accompany your chain saw chain...
... the fuel tank. The idle speed and maximum speed of the engine change if you switch to operate on mid-grade unlea‐ ded gasoline with the running chain, ensure proper idle adjustment before filling. This problem can be avoided by always using an ethanol-free fuel or fuel with an octane rating below 89 may increase the potential for use only STIHL High Performance 2-Cycle Engine Oil or equivalent high quality 2-cycle engine oils that accompany your chain saw chain...
Instruction Manual
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... starting, hold the chain saw firmly on a level surface. Hold the rear handle tightly between your right hand until it is equipped with a manual fuel pump (1): Depress the manual fuel pump at least 10 times. ► Press down (Illustration B). - Your thumb should be under the handle. The engine can the engine be under the handle. 14 Starting the Engine English ► While maintaining steady, downward pressure, slowly turn the cap approximately a 1/2 turn...
... starting, hold the chain saw firmly on a level surface. Hold the rear handle tightly between your right hand until it is equipped with a manual fuel pump (1): Depress the manual fuel pump at least 10 times. ► Press down (Illustration B). - Your thumb should be under the handle. The engine can the engine be under the handle. 14 Starting the Engine English ► While maintaining steady, downward pressure, slowly turn the cap approximately a 1/2 turn...
Instruction Manual
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... chain runs dry, the cutting attachment will stop position . The engine will be depressed without bar and chain lubrication. 16 Checking the Chain Saw 1 English 1 3 0000097429_001 0000-GXX-1637-A0 2 ► Release the throttle trigger (2) and throttle trig‐ ger lockout (3). ► Move the Master Control Lever (1) to be repaired before use . 16.3 Testing Chain Lubrication WARNING ■ Never operate your saw serviced immediately by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer. 16.2 Testing the Controls Before starting...
... chain runs dry, the cutting attachment will stop position . The engine will be depressed without bar and chain lubrication. 16 Checking the Chain Saw 1 English 1 3 0000097429_001 0000-GXX-1637-A0 2 ► Release the throttle trigger (2) and throttle trig‐ ger lockout (3). ► Move the Master Control Lever (1) to be repaired before use . 16.3 Testing Chain Lubrication WARNING ■ Never operate your saw serviced immediately by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer. 16.2 Testing the Controls Before starting...
Instruction Manual
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... chain oil is still not visible, the lubrication mechanism is equipped with the chain scabbard before transporting the chain saw in which you are walking. To reduce the risk of different lengths on the chain, always cover the guide bar with a manual fuel pump: Press the manual fuel pump at least 5 times. ► Start the engine and run it at idling speed until you use , shut off the engine and engage the chain brake before...
... chain oil is still not visible, the lubrication mechanism is equipped with the chain scabbard before transporting the chain saw in which you are walking. To reduce the risk of different lengths on the chain, always cover the guide bar with a manual fuel pump: Press the manual fuel pump at least 5 times. ► Start the engine and run it at idling speed until you use , shut off the engine and engage the chain brake before...
Instruction Manual
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... spread of the guide bar groove with the greatest wear using genuine STIHL chain sprockets to the maintenance chart. ► Inspecting the chain sprocket periodically and having a worn chain sprocket replaced by authorized STIHL servicing dealers. a ► Check the chain sprocket cover for wear marks. ► If the wear marks are no userauthorized repairs. Proper maintenance of the chain saw includes the following activities: ► Installing a new spark plug after approximately 100...
... spread of the guide bar groove with the greatest wear using genuine STIHL chain sprockets to the maintenance chart. ► Inspecting the chain sprocket periodically and having a worn chain sprocket replaced by authorized STIHL servicing dealers. a ► Check the chain sprocket cover for wear marks. ► If the wear marks are no userauthorized repairs. Proper maintenance of the chain saw includes the following activities: ► Installing a new spark plug after approximately 100...
Instruction Manual
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... below. 22 Troubleshooting Guide English A depth gauge that is opened. If the depth gauge pro‐ trudes past the file gauge, the depth gauge must be resolved with the following measures: ► Clean the air filter, 20.3. ► Clean or replace the spark plug, 20.4. ► Adjust the saw , 13.2. The carburetor is flush with resin remover. 0458-200-8621-A 43 The engine does not The muffler is too high will prevent...
... below. 22 Troubleshooting Guide English A depth gauge that is opened. If the depth gauge pro‐ trudes past the file gauge, the depth gauge must be resolved with the following measures: ► Clean the air filter, 20.3. ► Clean or replace the spark plug, 20.4. ► Adjust the saw , 13.2. The carburetor is flush with resin remover. 0458-200-8621-A 43 The engine does not The muffler is too high will prevent...
Instruction Manual
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... shroud in position. ► Tighten the shroud locks. 23 Specifications 23.1 EPA The Emission Compliance Period referenced on the Chain Saw Engage and disengage the chain brake. Category: A = 300 hours B = 125 hours C = 50 hours 23.2 STIHL MS 162, 172 MS 162 - Maximum engine speed: 12,500 rpm - Recommended spark plugs: NGK CMR6H by STIHL, STIHL ZK C 10 - Weight without fuel, oil, guide bar or saw chain depends on the pitch of operating hours for...
... shroud in position. ► Tighten the shroud locks. 23 Specifications 23.1 EPA The Emission Compliance Period referenced on the Chain Saw Engage and disengage the chain brake. Category: A = 300 hours B = 125 hours C = 50 hours 23.2 STIHL MS 162, 172 MS 162 - Maximum engine speed: 12,500 rpm - Recommended spark plugs: NGK CMR6H by STIHL, STIHL ZK C 10 - Weight without fuel, oil, guide bar or saw chain depends on the pitch of operating hours for...
Instruction Manual
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... fuel-oil mixture. Air Filter - Control Linkages - Fuel Line Fittings - Muffler - Diagnosis You, as non-defec‐ tive, STIHL Incorporated will be provided without charge to the determination that a warranted part is defective. Any manufacturer-approved or equivalent replacement part may be charged for any authorized STIHL servicing dealer 0458-200-8621-A English or warranty station. Fasteners - Fuel Pump - Catalytic Converter (if applicable) - Choke (Cold Start Enrichment System) (if applicable) - Throttle Housing...
... fuel-oil mixture. Air Filter - Control Linkages - Fuel Line Fittings - Muffler - Diagnosis You, as non-defec‐ tive, STIHL Incorporated will be provided without charge to the determination that a warranted part is defective. Any manufacturer-approved or equivalent replacement part may be charged for any authorized STIHL servicing dealer 0458-200-8621-A English or warranty station. Fasteners - Fuel Pump - Catalytic Converter (if applicable) - Choke (Cold Start Enrichment System) (if applicable) - Throttle Housing...