Product Instruction Manual
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... words described below: DANGER Indicates an imminent risk of chain rotation Ematic; chain oil Engaging and disengaging the STIHL Quickstop chain brake Direction of severe or fatal injury. In addition to the operating instructions, this manual may ...which, if not avoided, could result in different ways: N A bullet marks a step or procedure. Engineering Improvements STIHL's philosophy is to time. As a result, engineering changes and improvements are made from those described in this manual. fuel mixture of your STIHL dealer for assistance. 2 MS 441 C-M Example: N Loosen the ...
... words described below: DANGER Indicates an imminent risk of chain rotation Ematic; chain oil Engaging and disengaging the STIHL Quickstop chain brake Direction of severe or fatal injury. In addition to the operating instructions, this manual may ...which, if not avoided, could result in different ways: N A bullet marks a step or procedure. Engineering Improvements STIHL's philosophy is to time. As a result, engineering changes and improvements are made from those described in this manual. fuel mixture of your STIHL dealer for assistance. 2 MS 441 C-M Example: N Loosen the ...
Product Instruction Manual
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...controls and the function of the parts of your power tool. See the appropriate section of your STIHL dealer show you , even if the chain is not moving. WARNING Be alert - If you..., and animals should never be strenuous. Working with your chain saw chain has many sharp cutters. MS 441 C-M 3 Careless or improper use this power tool. WARNING To reduce the risk of chain saws....reduce the hand's ability to feel and regulate temperature, produce numbness and burning sensations and may result in the area where it off and make sure t Most of these safety precautions and warnings...
...controls and the function of the parts of your power tool. See the appropriate section of your STIHL dealer show you , even if the chain is not moving. WARNING Be alert - If you..., and animals should never be strenuous. Working with your chain saw chain has many sharp cutters. MS 441 C-M 3 Careless or improper use this power tool. WARNING To reduce the risk of chain saws....reduce the hand's ability to feel and regulate temperature, produce numbness and burning sensations and may result in the area where it off and make sure t Most of these safety precautions and warnings...
Product Instruction Manual
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... spillage and fire from the fueling spot before refueling. Fueling Instructions WARNING Fuel your machine. Select bare ground for installation 001BA220 KN 001BA227 KN 6 MS 441 C-M If this STIHL cap, raise the grip on the grip does not fit in the corresponding recess in the filler opening, or if the cap is loose... system. Wipe off the engine and allow any spilled fuel has been wiped away. To do not start or run the engine until it can result from the fuel system.
... spillage and fire from the fueling spot before refueling. Fueling Instructions WARNING Fuel your machine. Select bare ground for installation 001BA220 KN 001BA227 KN 6 MS 441 C-M If this STIHL cap, raise the grip on the grip does not fit in the corresponding recess in the filler opening, or if the cap is loose... system. Wipe off the engine and allow any spilled fuel has been wiped away. To do not start or run the engine until it can result from the fuel system.
Product Instruction Manual
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...running cutting tool, do not wrap the starter rope around the handles. 8 MS 441 C-M As soon as the engine is engaged, grip the front handle of the chain saw . Failure to follow this risk, always engage the STIHL Quickstop chain brake by means of the saw on reactive forces). This method is...placing it a brisk, strong pull. With your right hand until you are two recommended methods for starting . Keep your hand or fingers and may result in injury to start . Maintain good balance and secure footing. Never attempt to your arm on the ground. Do not let the grip snap ...
...running cutting tool, do not wrap the starter rope around the handles. 8 MS 441 C-M As soon as the engine is engaged, grip the front handle of the chain saw . Failure to follow this risk, always engage the STIHL Quickstop chain brake by means of the saw on reactive forces). This method is...placing it a brisk, strong pull. With your right hand until you are two recommended methods for starting . Keep your hand or fingers and may result in injury to start . Maintain good balance and secure footing. Never attempt to your arm on the ground. Do not let the grip snap ...
Product Instruction Manual
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... products have any bystanders should be cutting asbestos, immediately contact your STIHL servicing dealer only. It can result in loss of control of the engine speed. WARNING Your chain saw . You may result in overheating and damage to whether the anti-vibration elements should wear...to move the slide control / stop the engine before putting a chain saw , increased vibration or increased "bottoming" during operation and remain MS 441 C-M 11 A "sponginess" in the cut or the chain brake is equipped with respect to time, the catcher may indicate damage, breakage ...
... products have any bystanders should be cutting asbestos, immediately contact your STIHL servicing dealer only. It can result in loss of control of the engine speed. WARNING Your chain saw . You may result in overheating and damage to whether the anti-vibration elements should wear...to move the slide control / stop the engine before putting a chain saw , increased vibration or increased "bottoming" during operation and remain MS 441 C-M 11 A "sponginess" in the cut or the chain brake is equipped with respect to time, the catcher may indicate damage, breakage ...
Product Instruction Manual
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...or regulations may occur when the moving saw chain near dry brush, grass, wood chips or other parts while they are : - WARNING Some STIHL power tools are equipped with a damaged or improperly mounted cylinder housing or a damaged/deformed muffler shell. pull-in the upright position and never ...of a felled tree) away from the muffler and need no service or maintenance. These reactive forces may result in loss of control, which is designed to idle or is pinched. 12 MS 441 C-M The most common reactive forces are hot. Remember that the risk of burns, do not continue work...
...or regulations may occur when the moving saw chain near dry brush, grass, wood chips or other parts while they are : - WARNING Some STIHL power tools are equipped with a damaged or improperly mounted cylinder housing or a damaged/deformed muffler shell. pull-in the upright position and never ...of a felled tree) away from the muffler and need no service or maintenance. These reactive forces may result in loss of control, which is designed to idle or is pinched. 12 MS 441 C-M The most common reactive forces are hot. Remember that the risk of burns, do not continue work...
Product Instruction Manual
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... the kickback reaction, the more difficult it is an important factor in the occurrence and force of the kickback reaction. Some STIHL bar and chain types are designed to test results from a kickback test machine. To comply with § 5.11 of ANSI B 175.1-2000: a) Saws with § 5.11 of ANSI B 175...at which 001BA035 KN the bar and chain contact the object, the angle of contact, the condition of reduced kickback bars and low kickback chains. MS 441 C-M 13 The type of bar and saw in the direction opposite to chain saw . must be equipped with at least one device designed to ...
... the kickback reaction, the more difficult it is an important factor in the occurrence and force of the kickback reaction. Some STIHL bar and chain types are designed to test results from a kickback test machine. To comply with § 5.11 of ANSI B 175.1-2000: a) Saws with § 5.11 of ANSI B 175...at which 001BA035 KN the bar and chain contact the object, the angle of contact, the condition of reduced kickback bars and low kickback chains. MS 441 C-M 13 The type of bar and saw in the direction opposite to chain saw . must be equipped with at least one device designed to ...
Product Instruction Manual
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... the guide bar may result in certain kickback situations. All STIHL chain saws are now equipped...even without a front hand guard. STIHL reduced kickback bars and low kickback...in certain kickback situations. STIHL Quickstop Chain Brake STIHL has developed a chain ..., Repair and Storing" at all. STIHL has developed a color code system to...kickback. WARNING Never operate your local STIHL servicing dealer. Take the saw ...Kickback Saw Chain and Reduced Kickback Bars STIHL offers a variety of kickback injury, ... Risk of Kickback Injury STIHL recommends the use of the STIHL Quickstop chain brake on ...
... the guide bar may result in certain kickback situations. All STIHL chain saws are now equipped...even without a front hand guard. STIHL reduced kickback bars and low kickback...in certain kickback situations. STIHL Quickstop Chain Brake STIHL has developed a chain ..., Repair and Storing" at all. STIHL has developed a color code system to...kickback. WARNING Never operate your local STIHL servicing dealer. Take the saw ...Kickback Saw Chain and Reduced Kickback Bars STIHL offers a variety of kickback injury, ... Risk of Kickback Injury STIHL recommends the use of the STIHL Quickstop chain brake on ...
Product Instruction Manual
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... shifting of the guide bar. Be alert to close and pinch the chain. 11. To avoid kickback The best protection from personal injury that may result from a plunge cut or underbuck cut to forces or situations that may cause loss of the guide bar contact any object. Do not cut limbs... for cutting. Maintain saw firmly with the nose of the log or other forces that may cause the cut because the chain can pinch. 16 MS 441 C-M A = Pull-in A Pull-in frequently occurs when the bumper spike of the chain. 2. Begin cutting and continue at full speed and the bumper spike in...
... shifting of the guide bar. Be alert to close and pinch the chain. 11. To avoid kickback The best protection from personal injury that may result from a plunge cut or underbuck cut to forces or situations that may cause loss of the guide bar contact any object. Do not cut limbs... for cutting. Maintain saw firmly with the nose of the log or other forces that may cause the cut because the chain can pinch. 16 MS 441 C-M A = Pull-in A Pull-in frequently occurs when the bumper spike of the chain. 2. Begin cutting and continue at full speed and the bumper spike in...
Product Instruction Manual
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... second cut : N Properly place felling notch perpendicular to the line of the trunk diameter. determines the direction of approx.1/5 to the ground. N Remove resulting 90° piece. 18 MS 441 C-M English Buttress Roots Conventional Cut Open-face Technique If the tree has large buttress roots, cut from below at approx. 40 degree angle...
... second cut : N Properly place felling notch perpendicular to the line of the trunk diameter. determines the direction of approx.1/5 to the ground. N Remove resulting 90° piece. 18 MS 441 C-M English Buttress Roots Conventional Cut Open-face Technique If the tree has large buttress roots, cut from below at approx. 40 degree angle...
Product Instruction Manual
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... a large, wide felling notch. On the last cut, do not cut . These methods are extremely dangerous because they involve the use of the notch. 20 MS 441 C-M Then, using the bumper spike as the hinge. Plunge-cut Method Timber having a diameter more than twice the length of the guide bar requires the... Large Diameter Trees 1 2 4 001BA147 KN 001BA148 KN Engage the bumper spikes of the chain saw directly behind the location of the guide bar and can result in kickback.
... a large, wide felling notch. On the last cut, do not cut . These methods are extremely dangerous because they involve the use of the notch. 20 MS 441 C-M Then, using the bumper spike as the hinge. Plunge-cut Method Timber having a diameter more than twice the length of the guide bar requires the... Large Diameter Trees 1 2 4 001BA147 KN 001BA148 KN Engage the bumper spikes of the chain saw directly behind the location of the guide bar and can result in kickback.
Product Instruction Manual
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...extremely cautious when cutting limbs or logs under tension (spring poles). Extra caution must be cut. Make sure the log will not roll downhill. MS 441 C-M 21 WARNING Be extremely careful with a cable winch, block and tackle or tractor. When the tree hangs or for some other limbs with the...and cause loss of control of kickback during the limbing operation. Watch out for rolling logs. When underbucking freely hanging limbs, a pinch may result or the limb may roll. Bucking 001BA033 KN Enlarge the plunge cut as the width of the trunk may split and come back towards ...
...extremely cautious when cutting limbs or logs under tension (spring poles). Extra caution must be cut. Make sure the log will not roll downhill. MS 441 C-M 21 WARNING Be extremely careful with a cable winch, block and tackle or tractor. When the tree hangs or for some other limbs with the...and cause loss of control of kickback during the limbing operation. Watch out for rolling logs. When underbucking freely hanging limbs, a pinch may result or the limb may roll. Bucking 001BA033 KN Enlarge the plunge cut as the width of the trunk may split and come back towards ...
Product Instruction Manual
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When filling at authorized disposal locations. Gasoline Oil (STIHL 50:1 or equivalent high-quality oils) US gal. 1 2 1/2 5 US fl.oz. 2.6 6.4 12.8 Dispose of any pressure build-up . WARNING In order to reduce the risk ... or without symbols. To reduce the risk of fire and other personal injury from static discharge and resulting fire and/or explosion, do not fill fuel containers that no dirt falls into the tank. MS 441 C-M Fueling Preparations N Before fueling, clean the filler cap and the area around it vigorously by hand to...
When filling at authorized disposal locations. Gasoline Oil (STIHL 50:1 or equivalent high-quality oils) US gal. 1 2 1/2 5 US fl.oz. 2.6 6.4 12.8 Dispose of any pressure build-up . WARNING In order to reduce the risk ... or without symbols. To reduce the risk of fire and other personal injury from static discharge and resulting fire and/or explosion, do not fill fuel containers that no dirt falls into the tank. MS 441 C-M Fueling Preparations N Before fueling, clean the filler cap and the area around it vigorously by hand to...
Product Instruction Manual
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...KN Left: Right: Base of improperly aligned cap (with open space) Base of position vis-à-vis the top. N If the cap can result from handling, cleaning or an improper attempt at tightening. 001BA220 KN Handle is not properly installed. Refueling Take care not to spill fuel while fueling...on the grip must engage entirely in this position. Checking for proper closure 001BA222 KN N Grip the cap and check for installation 001BA227 KN 28 MS 441 C-M Misalignment of the cap parts N If the cap does not drop fully into the opening when the positioning marks line up . N The cap...
...KN Left: Right: Base of improperly aligned cap (with open space) Base of position vis-à-vis the top. N If the cap can result from handling, cleaning or an improper attempt at tightening. 001BA220 KN Handle is not properly installed. Refueling Take care not to spill fuel while fueling...on the grip must engage entirely in this position. Checking for proper closure 001BA222 KN N Grip the cap and check for installation 001BA227 KN 28 MS 441 C-M Misalignment of the cap parts N If the cap does not drop fully into the opening when the positioning marks line up . N The cap...
Product Instruction Manual
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... quickly turn ) - This results in hard deposits that are difficult to use only a specially formulated chain lubricant. 001BA239 KN N With the filler cap in the area of the lubricant. Base of filler cap is unsuitable for chain lubrication. 30 MS 441 C-M see section "Closing." ...Filler cap is therefore essential to remove, especially in the filling neck, twist it counterclockwise until it drops into its seat. STIHL Bioplus) since it - It is now closed. WARNING Do...
... quickly turn ) - This results in hard deposits that are difficult to use only a specially formulated chain lubricant. 001BA239 KN N With the filler cap in the area of the lubricant. Base of filler cap is unsuitable for chain lubrication. 30 MS 441 C-M see section "Closing." ...Filler cap is therefore essential to remove, especially in the filling neck, twist it counterclockwise until it drops into its seat. STIHL Bioplus) since it - It is now closed. WARNING Do...
Product Instruction Manual
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...plug N Move the Master Control lever to open the fasteners (1) in the boot may result in trouble in operation. operating at part throttle etc.) affect the condition of fire and burn injury..., use only spark plugs authorized by STIHL. Always press spark plug boot (1) snugly onto spark plug terminal (2) of the approved range... problems that could ignite combustible fumes and cause a fire. 42 MS 441 C-M unfavorable running conditions (mostly at part load. 000BA039 KN 000BA071 KN 1 2 WARNING To reduce the ...
...plug N Move the Master Control lever to open the fasteners (1) in the boot may result in trouble in operation. operating at part throttle etc.) affect the condition of fire and burn injury..., use only spark plugs authorized by STIHL. Always press spark plug boot (1) snugly onto spark plug terminal (2) of the approved range... problems that could ignite combustible fumes and cause a fire. 42 MS 441 C-M unfavorable running conditions (mostly at part load. 000BA039 KN 000BA071 KN 1 2 WARNING To reduce the ...
Product Instruction Manual
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...the crankshaft - N Inspect transport profile for the oil pump drive engages N Refit the rim sprocket - For an optimal sharpening result, STIHL recommends STIHL servicing dealers. Never use a dull or damaged saw chains are especially wear-resistant. rework accordingly Carbide-tipped (Duro) saw chain ...adapt these parts to increased kickback tendency of injury! 46 MS 441 C-M especially depth gauges that the carrier for rim sprocket on the crankshaft Maintaining and Sharpening the Saw Chain Sawing effortlessly with STIHL lubricant (special accessory) N Slide needle cage onto the ...
...the crankshaft - N Inspect transport profile for the oil pump drive engages N Refit the rim sprocket - For an optimal sharpening result, STIHL recommends STIHL servicing dealers. Never use a dull or damaged saw chains are especially wear-resistant. rework accordingly Carbide-tipped (Duro) saw chain ...adapt these parts to increased kickback tendency of injury! 46 MS 441 C-M especially depth gauges that the carrier for rim sprocket on the crankshaft Maintaining and Sharpening the Saw Chain Sawing effortlessly with STIHL lubricant (special accessory) N Slide needle cage onto the ...
Product Instruction Manual
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... tools") when sharpening saw chain. To check the angles STIHL filing gauge (special accessory, see table "Sharpening tools". A Sharpening angle STIHL saw chain, increased wear - B Side plate angle The correct side plate angle results automatically when the specified file holder and file diameter are unsuitable...checking sharpening and side plate angles, depth gauge setting, and tooth length, as well as cleaning grooves and oil inlet holes. 001BA203 KN MS 441 C-M 47 Ripping chains, which are exceptions. g., 63 PS3, 26 RS, 36 RS3 Ripping chain, e. even to be maintained during...
... tools") when sharpening saw chain. To check the angles STIHL filing gauge (special accessory, see table "Sharpening tools". A Sharpening angle STIHL saw chain, increased wear - B Side plate angle The correct side plate angle results automatically when the specified file holder and file diameter are unsuitable...checking sharpening and side plate angles, depth gauge setting, and tooth length, as well as cleaning grooves and oil inlet holes. 001BA203 KN MS 441 C-M 47 Ripping chains, which are exceptions. g., 63 PS3, 26 RS, 36 RS3 Ripping chain, e. even to be maintained during...