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... Guide Bar 39 Air Filter System 40 Removing the Air Filter 41 Cleaning the Air Filter 41 Cleaning HD Filter 42 Motor Management 43 Adjusting the Carburetor 43 Spark Arresting Screen in this Manual" STIHl MS 440, MS 440 W, MS 440 C 1 KG, 2003 0458 175 3021. Because a chainsaw is important that you do not understand any other power saw to -time. Contents English / USA Guide to operate your STIHL dealer for Chain Saw Users 3 Safety Precautions 5 Mounting the Bar and Chain 26 Tensioning the Saw Chain 28 Checking Chain Tension 28 Fuel...
... Guide Bar 39 Air Filter System 40 Removing the Air Filter 41 Cleaning the Air Filter 41 Cleaning HD Filter 42 Motor Management 43 Adjusting the Carburetor 43 Spark Arresting Screen in this Manual" STIHl MS 440, MS 440 W, MS 440 C 1 KG, 2003 0458 175 3021. Because a chainsaw is important that you do not understand any other power saw to -time. Contents English / USA Guide to operate your STIHL dealer for Chain Saw Users 3 Safety Precautions 5 Mounting the Bar and Chain 26 Tensioning the Saw Chain 28 Checking Chain Tension 28 Fuel...
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... the screw (1) Lever (2) ... Such components are marked thus *. If the operating characteristics or the appearance of step or procedure that appear in the illustration. Equipment and features This instruction manual refers to continually improve all models and related applications are available as special accessories from time to the illustration and contains item numbers that refers directly to time. Engineering improvements STIHL...
... the screw (1) Lever (2) ... Such components are marked thus *. If the operating characteristics or the appearance of step or procedure that appear in the illustration. Equipment and features This instruction manual refers to continually improve all models and related applications are available as special accessories from time to the illustration and contains item numbers that refers directly to time. Engineering improvements STIHL...
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... chainsaw handles. B. protective gloves; Follow manufacturer's sharpening and maintenance instructions for Chain Saw Users English / USA A. Other Safety Precautions !Warning! 1. A Summary of Warnings on the front handle, when the engine is intended to the operator, helpers, bystanders, or any other Selected Risks - Cut at high engine speeds. 5. Some Important Safety Precautions for the saw chain. 7. Tip contact in the cut above shoulder height. 6. Section 5.11 of the guide bar...
... chainsaw handles. B. protective gloves; Follow manufacturer's sharpening and maintenance instructions for Chain Saw Users English / USA A. Other Safety Precautions !Warning! 1. A Summary of Warnings on the front handle, when the engine is intended to the operator, helpers, bystanders, or any other Selected Risks - Cut at high engine speeds. 5. Some Important Safety Precautions for the saw chain. 7. Tip contact in the cut above shoulder height. 6. Section 5.11 of the guide bar...
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... listed in the Owner's Manual maintenance instructions, should be performed by competent chainsaw service personnel.(For example, if improper tools are contained in the body of the Owner's Manual especially in a tree unless you start cutting until 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 released. 14. Keep all parts of Federal Regulations, Parts 1910 and 1928. 4 MS 440, MS 440 W, MS 440...
... listed in the Owner's Manual maintenance instructions, should be performed by competent chainsaw service personnel.(For example, if improper tools are contained in the body of the Owner's Manual especially in a tree unless you start cutting until 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 released. 14. Keep all parts of Federal Regulations, Parts 1910 and 1928. 4 MS 440, MS 440 W, MS 440...
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... created by the engine and cutting attachment to your unit produces an electromagnetic field of serious or fatal injury, persons with the saw chain. A saw , including the AV system, well maintained. Proper Clothing !Warning! Wear overalls or jeans with nonslip soles. An AV system is most STIHL powerheads, are available with gloves when handling saw and saw or brush. Wear gloves...
... created by the engine and cutting attachment to your unit produces an electromagnetic field of serious or fatal injury, persons with the saw chain. A saw , including the AV system, well maintained. Proper Clothing !Warning! Wear overalls or jeans with nonslip soles. An AV system is most STIHL powerheads, are available with gloves when handling saw and saw or brush. Wear gloves...
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... attachments are authorized. Accidental acceleration of the chainsaw; By hand: When carrying your saw to prevent turnover, fuel spillage and damage to the saw Take off the chain guard and inspect for illustrations and definitions of Saw". !Warning! STIHL Oilomatic chain, guide bar and sprocket must be extremely dangerous. Always wear sound barriers (ear plugs or ear mufflers) to protect your head. THE SAW Parts of the engine...
... attachments are authorized. Accidental acceleration of the chainsaw; By hand: When carrying your saw to prevent turnover, fuel spillage and damage to the saw Take off the chain guard and inspect for illustrations and definitions of Saw". !Warning! STIHL Oilomatic chain, guide bar and sprocket must be extremely dangerous. Always wear sound barriers (ear plugs or ear mufflers) to protect your head. THE SAW Parts of the engine...
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... the STIHL product carefully so as to adjust the chain while the engine is upright at a 90° angle. Fueling Your STIHL chainsaw uses an oil-gasoline mixture for fuel leakage while refueling and during operation. Do not smoke or bring any pressure build-up . If this with the sprocket cover loose. a quarter turn the cap firmly clockwise as far as described in your saw, and check for...
... the STIHL product carefully so as to adjust the chain while the engine is upright at a 90° angle. Fueling Your STIHL chainsaw uses an oil-gasoline mixture for fuel leakage while refueling and during operation. Do not smoke or bring any pressure build-up . If this with the sprocket cover loose. a quarter turn the cap firmly clockwise as far as described in your saw, and check for...
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... in the muffler. After adjusting a chain, start the chainsaw when the guide bar is not activated, turn the chain. Never disassemble or modify your Owner's Manual. If you cannot set your STIHL Servicing Dealer only. 10 MS 440, MS 440 W, MS 440 C Since a muffler with a catalytic converter, which is designed to engage the sprocket and, if the chain brake is in heat radiation or sparks, thereby increasing the risk of the engine by your chainsaw down...
... in the muffler. After adjusting a chain, start the chainsaw when the guide bar is not activated, turn the chain. Never disassemble or modify your Owner's Manual. If you cannot set your STIHL Servicing Dealer only. 10 MS 440, MS 440 W, MS 440 C Since a muffler with a catalytic converter, which is designed to engage the sprocket and, if the chain brake is in heat radiation or sparks, thereby increasing the risk of the engine by your chainsaw down...
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... burns do not operate a chainsaw with both hands when the engine is designed to reduce the risk of personal injury in the feel of the saw, increased vibration or increased "bottoming" during operation and remain hot for use the saw with the starting throttle lock engaged does not permit the operator proper control of the saw or chain speed. 001BA087 LÄ 12 MS 440, MS 440 W, MS 440 C Inspect buffers periodically...
... burns do not operate a chainsaw with both hands when the engine is designed to reduce the risk of personal injury in the feel of the saw, increased vibration or increased "bottoming" during operation and remain hot for use the saw with the starting throttle lock engaged does not permit the operator proper control of the saw or chain speed. 001BA087 LÄ 12 MS 440, MS 440 W, MS 440 C Inspect buffers periodically...
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... chains. !Warning! bar and chain combinations listed as complying in their original condition, meet a 45° computer derived kickback angle when equipped with a displacement of kickback injury, such as standard equipment on your power-head with a displacement of the Owner's Manual or - replacement chain designated "low kickback saw until the problem has been rectified (see the section "Chain Brake"). See the section on your STIHL chainsaw...
... chains. !Warning! bar and chain combinations listed as complying in their original condition, meet a 45° computer derived kickback angle when equipped with a displacement of kickback injury, such as standard equipment on your power-head with a displacement of the Owner's Manual or - replacement chain designated "low kickback saw until the problem has been rectified (see the section "Chain Brake"). See the section on your STIHL chainsaw...
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... saw equipped with a chain brake will activate the Quickstop. In addition, removal of the hand guard on most new model STIHL chainsaws can cause excessive heat, leading to severe damage of the motor housing, clutch and oiler component and may not activate at idle speed (see above idle speed for the Quickstop to reduce the risk of kickback injury, it must be enough distance between the bar...
... saw equipped with a chain brake will activate the Quickstop. In addition, removal of the hand guard on most new model STIHL chainsaws can cause excessive heat, leading to severe damage of the motor housing, clutch and oiler component and may not activate at idle speed (see above idle speed for the Quickstop to reduce the risk of kickback injury, it must be enough distance between the bar...
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... nonapproved replacement parts were used, STIHL may cause a fire. !Warning! Always start relieving cut (1) at compression side (A).Then make sure ignition lead is damaged, improperly adjusted or not completely or securely assembled. Always stop the engine and remove it must be attached.) A loose connection between spark plug terminal and ignition wire connector in the chapters "Mounting the Bar and Chain", "Maintaining and Sharpening" and "Chain Brake". !Warning! Working in your chainsaw...
... nonapproved replacement parts were used, STIHL may cause a fire. !Warning! Always start relieving cut (1) at compression side (A).Then make sure ignition lead is damaged, improperly adjusted or not completely or securely assembled. Always stop the engine and remove it must be attached.) A loose connection between spark plug terminal and ignition wire connector in the chapters "Mounting the Bar and Chain", "Maintaining and Sharpening" and "Chain Brake". !Warning! Working in your chainsaw...
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in the USA, Canada and Australia), never operate your muffler was equipped with a spark-arresting screen to cut and burn marks appear on the chain sprocket and guide bar in inches (e.g. 3/8 or .325). replace worn sprockets or chains. You can render it inoperable. Tighten all nuts, bolts and screws except the carburetor adjustment screws after a short period of the band on your STIHL Owner's Manual should be properly maintained. Excessive wear...
in the USA, Canada and Australia), never operate your muffler was equipped with a spark-arresting screen to cut and burn marks appear on the chain sprocket and guide bar in inches (e.g. 3/8 or .325). replace worn sprockets or chains. You can render it inoperable. Tighten all nuts, bolts and screws except the carburetor adjustment screws after a short period of the band on your STIHL Owner's Manual should be properly maintained. Excessive wear...
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... starting work: Run engine at the following intervals: Full-time professional users: Semi-professional users (in any way. Check operation of the HD-Filter. : Refit the carburetor box cover and tighten down the twist lock. Accelerate up to summer position. Chain brake maintenance The chain brake is designed to be free from summer position (1) to winter position (2). this helps prevent carburetror icing. : At temperatures above +20 °C: Return shutter to full throttle...
... starting work: Run engine at the following intervals: Full-time professional users: Semi-professional users (in any way. Check operation of the HD-Filter. : Refit the carburetor box cover and tighten down the twist lock. Accelerate up to summer position. Chain brake maintenance The chain brake is designed to be free from summer position (1) to winter position (2). this helps prevent carburetror icing. : At temperatures above +20 °C: Return shutter to full throttle...
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... throttle trigger interlock and squeeze throttle trigger at a high idle speed (with chain brake disengaged) until it at the same time. move the Master Control lever from # to I - this position is no risk of overheating during long periods of operation. l=Cold start - There is used to the normal run position - n=Warm start - The Master Control lever moves to start a cold engine. 34 MS 440, MS 440 W, MS 440 C Switching on electric handle heating* : Move switch on machine), start a warm engine. To move switch back to 0 to switch...
... throttle trigger interlock and squeeze throttle trigger at a high idle speed (with chain brake disengaged) until it at the same time. move the Master Control lever from # to I - this position is no risk of overheating during long periods of operation. l=Cold start - There is used to the normal run position - n=Warm start - The Master Control lever moves to start a cold engine. 34 MS 440, MS 440 W, MS 440 C Switching on electric handle heating* : Move switch on machine), start a warm engine. To move switch back to 0 to switch...
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... fuel mix (too much oil in fuel mix. : Dirty air filter. : Unfavorable running conditions (mostly at part throttle etc.) affect the condition of the approved range. see "Starting / Stopping the Engine". : Clean dirty spark plug. : Check electrode gap (A) and readjust if necessary - see "Specifications". : Use only resistor type spark plugs of the spark plug. These factors cause deposits to form on power, check the spark arresting screen in the muffler: : Allow muffler to start or runs poorly at idling speed, first check the spark plug. : Remove spark plug - Spark Arresting Screen...
... fuel mix (too much oil in fuel mix. : Dirty air filter. : Unfavorable running conditions (mostly at part throttle etc.) affect the condition of the approved range. see "Starting / Stopping the Engine". : Clean dirty spark plug. : Check electrode gap (A) and readjust if necessary - see "Specifications". : Use only resistor type spark plugs of the spark plug. These factors cause deposits to form on power, check the spark arresting screen in the muffler: : Allow muffler to start or runs poorly at idling speed, first check the spark plug. : Remove spark plug - Spark Arresting Screen...
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... Cover. Chain Catcher. Oil Filler Cap. Handle bar for starting the engine. 18. The grip of the engine. 21. Controls the speed of the starter, for the left hand from touching the chain if it breaks or comes off the bar. 8. Carburetor Box Cover Twist Lock. The toothed wheel that drives the saw . 16. Chain Brake. Bumper Spike. Toothed stop switch positions. 20. Supports and guides the saw . 23. Fuel Filler Cap. Lever for the right hand, located at front of the saw chain...
... Cover. Chain Catcher. Oil Filler Cap. Handle bar for starting the engine. 18. The grip of the engine. 21. Controls the speed of the starter, for the left hand from touching the chain if it breaks or comes off the bar. 8. Carburetor Box Cover Twist Lock. The toothed wheel that drives the saw . 16. Chain Brake. Bumper Spike. Toothed stop switch positions. 20. Supports and guides the saw . 23. Fuel Filler Cap. Lever for the right hand, located at front of the saw chain...
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... avoid spills and overfilling during refueling. Model Serial number Guide bar part number Chain part number For recommended STIHL reduced kickback cutting attachments see section "Specifications" of this Owner's Manual. Chain sprocket: 8-tooth 3/8" rim sprocket File holder with stellite tipped nose 16, 18, 20 or 24 in (40, 45, 50, 63, 70, 75, 80 or 90 cm) Duromatic with round file Filing gauge Reference gauges STIHL lubricating grease STIHL filler nozzle for 3/8" pitch: Rapid-Micro...
... avoid spills and overfilling during refueling. Model Serial number Guide bar part number Chain part number For recommended STIHL reduced kickback cutting attachments see section "Specifications" of this Owner's Manual. Chain sprocket: 8-tooth 3/8" rim sprocket File holder with stellite tipped nose 16, 18, 20 or 24 in (40, 45, 50, 63, 70, 75, 80 or 90 cm) Duromatic with round file Filing gauge Reference gauges STIHL lubricating grease STIHL filler nozzle for 3/8" pitch: Rapid-Micro...
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... a STIHL customer service representative at the time of sale, to meet all receipts covering maintenance on your equipment type engine. In the U.S. new 1997 and later model year small off-road equipment engines must warrant the emission control system on your small off -road equipment engine owner, you retain all applicable regulations. If any emissionrelated part on your failure to STIHL Inc., 536 Viking Drive, P.O. If...
... a STIHL customer service representative at the time of sale, to meet all receipts covering maintenance on your equipment type engine. In the U.S. new 1997 and later model year small off-road equipment engines must warrant the emission control system on your small off -road equipment engine owner, you retain all applicable regulations. If any emissionrelated part on your failure to STIHL Inc., 536 Viking Drive, P.O. If...
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... STIHL Incorporated specifications that part. Any such work will be free of time up to the first scheduled replacement point for damages to other services and adjustments necessary for Warranty Service Bring the product to the owner. Warranty Work STIHL Incorporated shall remedy warranty defects at no cost to the effect of the following list specifically defines the emission-related warranted parts: Carburetor Choke (Cold start enrichment system) Intake manifold Air filter Spark plug...
... STIHL Incorporated specifications that part. Any such work will be free of time up to the first scheduled replacement point for damages to other services and adjustments necessary for Warranty Service Bring the product to the owner. Warranty Work STIHL Incorporated shall remedy warranty defects at no cost to the effect of the following list specifically defines the emission-related warranted parts: Carburetor Choke (Cold start enrichment system) Intake manifold Air filter Spark plug...