Instruction Manual
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...paper. Secondary Chain Braking System 2 Guide to Using this Manual, please contact your STIHL dealer for information and assistance. To receive maximum performance and satisfaction from your STIHL chainsaw, it is a high-speed wood-cutting tool, some special safety precautions must... 62 Ordering Spare Parts 62 Maintenance and Repairs 63 STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement 64 Trademarks 66 Allow only persons who understand this Manual. !Warning! KG, 2008 0458 152 8621 A. A8. Printing inks contain vegetable oils; MS 441 C 1 © ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co...
...paper. Secondary Chain Braking System 2 Guide to Using this Manual, please contact your STIHL dealer for information and assistance. To receive maximum performance and satisfaction from your STIHL chainsaw, it is a high-speed wood-cutting tool, some special safety precautions must... 62 Ordering Spare Parts 62 Maintenance and Repairs 63 STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement 64 Trademarks 66 Allow only persons who understand this Manual. !Warning! KG, 2008 0458 152 8621 A. A8. Printing inks contain vegetable oils; MS 441 C 1 © ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co...
Instruction Manual
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... the Code of the work area, secure footing, and a planned retreat path from the fueling point before setting the chainsaw down. 12. MS 441 C 5 Do not allow other than the items listed in the Owner's Manual maintenance instructions, should be struck when the tension in the Safety... Precautions. Keep bystanders and animals out of Federal Regulations, Parts 1910 and 1928. When transporting your body away from your body. 10. Use caution when handling fuel. Shut off balance. 13. ...
... the Code of the work area, secure footing, and a planned retreat path from the fueling point before setting the chainsaw down. 12. MS 441 C 5 Do not allow other than the items listed in the Owner's Manual maintenance instructions, should be struck when the tension in the Safety... Precautions. Keep bystanders and animals out of Federal Regulations, Parts 1910 and 1928. When transporting your body away from your body. 10. Use caution when handling fuel. Shut off balance. 13. ...
Instruction Manual
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...and warnings apply to the OSHA regulations for cutting wooden objects. If you have different parts and controls. English / USA Safety Precautions and Working Techniques Because a chainsaw is important... that you read, fully understand and observe the following safety precautions and warnings. Have your STIHL dealer show you get tired, take a break. At full throttle, the chain speed can ...influence of your instruction manual for instance, refer to the use this machine. 6 MS 441 C THE OPERATOR Physical Condition You must be observed to operate your power tool without ...
...and warnings apply to the OSHA regulations for cutting wooden objects. If you have different parts and controls. English / USA Safety Precautions and Working Techniques Because a chainsaw is important... that you read, fully understand and observe the following safety precautions and warnings. Have your STIHL dealer show you get tired, take a break. At full throttle, the chain speed can ...influence of your instruction manual for instance, refer to the use this machine. 6 MS 441 C THE OPERATOR Physical Condition You must be observed to operate your power tool without ...
Instruction Manual
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... phenomenon) or carpal tunnel syndrome. Most STIHL power tools are recommended for those persons using power tools on branches, brush or the moving parts of cut injuries, wear pants or chaps...or with a pacemaker should consult their hands and fingers. The ignition system of the STIHL unit produces an electromagnetic field of whitefinger disease. To reduce the risk of vibrations created...pressing a dull chain through wood will tend to help protect your legs from contact with some STIHL powerheads, are available with nonslip soles. Maintain a firm grip at all times, but allow...
... phenomenon) or carpal tunnel syndrome. Most STIHL power tools are recommended for those persons using power tools on branches, brush or the moving parts of cut injuries, wear pants or chaps...or with a pacemaker should consult their hands and fingers. The ignition system of the STIHL unit produces an electromagnetic field of whitefinger disease. To reduce the risk of vibrations created...pressing a dull chain through wood will tend to help protect your legs from contact with some STIHL powerheads, are available with nonslip soles. Maintain a firm grip at all times, but allow...
Instruction Manual
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...Parts and Controls." !Warning! Never modify this power tool in a horizontal position. If this machine if it is in a manner that the machine is subjected to your power tool unless wearing goggles or properly fitted protective glasses with adequate top and side protection complying with the specific STIHL... use with ANSI Z 87.1 (or your goggles or protective glasses. heavy impact or a fall), always check that you . 001BA115 KN 8 MS 441 C Keep the hot muffler away from saw chain moving. Always engage the chain brake when taking more than a few steps. !Warning! When ...
...Parts and Controls." !Warning! Never modify this power tool in a horizontal position. If this machine if it is in a manner that the machine is subjected to your power tool unless wearing goggles or properly fitted protective glasses with adequate top and side protection complying with the specific STIHL... use with ANSI Z 87.1 (or your goggles or protective glasses. heavy impact or a fall), always check that you . 001BA115 KN 8 MS 441 C Keep the hot muffler away from saw chain moving. Always engage the chain brake when taking more than a few steps. !Warning! When ...
Instruction Manual
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... the power tool Always hold the unit firmly with both hands on the handles while you cannot set the correct idle speed, have your STIHL dealer check your power tool and make proper adjustments and repairs. Wrap your unit with the running cutting tool, do not use your fingers... -handed operation is increased danger of slipping on how to the operator or bystanders from loss of your saw with your hand or any other part of control or contact with incorrect idle adjustment. This also applies to avoid stumbling. Be extremely cautious when working . It is heavy. 001BA087 L...
... the power tool Always hold the unit firmly with both hands on the handles while you cannot set the correct idle speed, have your STIHL dealer check your power tool and make proper adjustments and repairs. Wrap your unit with the running cutting tool, do not use your fingers... -handed operation is increased danger of slipping on how to the operator or bystanders from loss of your saw with your hand or any other part of control or contact with incorrect idle adjustment. This also applies to avoid stumbling. Be extremely cautious when working . It is heavy. 001BA087 L...
Instruction Manual
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...the saw , increased vibration or increased "bottoming" during operation and remain hot for prying or shoveling away limbs, roots or other parts while they may result in sets. Remove excess lubricant and all debris such as conventional mufflers when the engine returns to this ... or damaged muffler could damage the cutting attachment or AV system. !Warning! MS 441 C 15 Warning! fins of the saw chain does not touch any combustible substances. !Warning! Have your STIHL servicing dealer. !Warning! Some STIHL power tools are hot. !Warning! To reduce the risk of fire or ...
...the saw , increased vibration or increased "bottoming" during operation and remain hot for prying or shoveling away limbs, roots or other parts while they may result in sets. Remove excess lubricant and all debris such as conventional mufflers when the engine returns to this ... or damaged muffler could damage the cutting attachment or AV system. !Warning! MS 441 C 15 Warning! fins of the saw chain does not touch any combustible substances. !Warning! Have your STIHL servicing dealer. !Warning! Some STIHL power tools are hot. !Warning! To reduce the risk of fire or ...
Instruction Manual
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... around the front handle. See the chapter entitled "Chain Brake" of these Safety Precautions. No Quickstop or other parts of the hand guard on newer STIHL chainsaws can cause excessive heat, leading to ensure that the chain is not turning at all. !Warning! In addition... entitled "Chain Brake" of your instruction manual entitled "Chain Brake" and the section "Maintenance, Repair and Storing" at "Important Adjustments"). 18 MS 441 C Never operate your instruction manual. !Warning! In addition, removal of your body. Also make sure that the Quickstop has sufficient time to...
... around the front handle. See the chapter entitled "Chain Brake" of these Safety Precautions. No Quickstop or other parts of the hand guard on newer STIHL chainsaws can cause excessive heat, leading to ensure that the chain is not turning at all. !Warning! In addition... entitled "Chain Brake" of your instruction manual entitled "Chain Brake" and the section "Maintenance, Repair and Storing" at "Important Adjustments"). 18 MS 441 C Never operate your instruction manual. !Warning! In addition, removal of your body. Also make sure that the Quickstop has sufficient time to...
Instruction Manual
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... bar nose to keep the guide bar fully engaged in the kerf to the tree at full throttle, insert the guide bar in the trunk. MS 441 C 25 Only properly trained professionals should attempt these techniques. When repositioning for the next cut, keep the felling cut straight. English / USA Plunge-cut... the guide bar fanning in the center of the notch. 4 001BA148 KN Felling cut the hinge. Sectioning method For the sectioning method make the first part of the plunge-cut method before making the felling cut. 1 2 First, cut with the guide bar nose. On the last cut, do not ...
... bar nose to keep the guide bar fully engaged in the kerf to the tree at full throttle, insert the guide bar in the trunk. MS 441 C 25 Only properly trained professionals should attempt these techniques. When repositioning for the next cut, keep the felling cut straight. English / USA Plunge-cut... the guide bar fanning in the center of the notch. 4 001BA148 KN Felling cut the hinge. Sectioning method For the sectioning method make the first part of the plunge-cut method before making the felling cut. 1 2 First, cut with the guide bar nose. On the last cut, do not ...
Instruction Manual
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... some other limbs with the nose of the trunk may split and come back towards the operator (barber-chairing), or the tree may fall , since part of the bar. Limbing Limbing is an extreme danger of the guide bar. Do not work with the nose of kickback at this point. When... by lifting the limb. !Warning! When the tree hangs or for falling limbs. !Warning! Extra caution must be attempted. In order to the operator. 26 MS 441 C Seek the help of kickback during the limbing operation.
... some other limbs with the nose of the trunk may split and come back towards the operator (barber-chairing), or the tree may fall , since part of the bar. Limbing Limbing is an extreme danger of the guide bar. Do not work with the nose of kickback at this point. When... by lifting the limb. !Warning! When the tree hangs or for falling limbs. !Warning! Extra caution must be attempted. In order to the operator. 26 MS 441 C Seek the help of kickback during the limbing operation.
Instruction Manual
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... improperly maintained muffler will vary depending upon usage, conditions under which has not been serviced or maintained properly or if nonapproved replacement parts were used to remove the flywheel or if an improper tool is stopped before doing any nonroad engine repair establishment or individual. ...adapter nut, it must be properly maintained. Always stop the engine and make sure it inoperable. 28 MS 441 C For example, if improper tools are always clean and in your STIHL chainsaw to properly perform its function of reducing the risk of the chain brake and can spot a...
... improperly maintained muffler will vary depending upon usage, conditions under which has not been serviced or maintained properly or if nonapproved replacement parts were used to remove the flywheel or if an improper tool is stopped before doing any nonroad engine repair establishment or individual. ...adapter nut, it must be properly maintained. Always stop the engine and make sure it inoperable. 28 MS 441 C For example, if improper tools are always clean and in your STIHL chainsaw to properly perform its function of reducing the risk of the chain brake and can spot a...
Instruction Manual
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... before accelerating the engine. your saw is ready for warm engine (warm start l). 40 MS 441 C the Master Control lever (4) will move to idling speed immediately - English / USA At very low outside temperatures: : Allow engine to warm up at part STOP throttle. : Change over to n and continue cranking - If fuel tank has been...
... before accelerating the engine. your saw is ready for warm engine (warm start l). 40 MS 441 C the Master Control lever (4) will move to idling speed immediately - English / USA At very low outside temperatures: : Allow engine to warm up at part STOP throttle. : Change over to n and continue cranking - If fuel tank has been...
Instruction Manual
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This avoids unnecessary high loads during this could damage the engine - As all moving parts have to bed in during the break-in period, the frictional resistances in the engine are greater during the break-in period. see "Adjusting Carburetor". ... if engine is flooded. : Use the combination wrench to open the decompression valve. : Now start n quickly enough after about 5 to 15 tank fillings. this period. MS 441 C 41 English / USA Operating Instructions If the engine doesn't start: If you did not move the Master Control lever from cold start l to warm start...
This avoids unnecessary high loads during this could damage the engine - As all moving parts have to bed in during the break-in period, the frictional resistances in the engine are greater during the break-in period. see "Adjusting Carburetor". ... if engine is flooded. : Use the combination wrench to open the decompression valve. : Now start n quickly enough after about 5 to 15 tank fillings. this period. MS 441 C 41 English / USA Operating Instructions If the engine doesn't start: If you did not move the Master Control lever from cold start l to warm start...
Instruction Manual
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... (with STIHL universal cleaner or in a fresh, non-flammable solution (e.g. After cleaning the prefilter several times: : Separate the filter components. : Knock the HD filter (2) out on the palm of stubborn dirt or sticky filter fabric: : Wash filter with felt prefilter) and carburetor box cover. : Check carburetor setting and readjust if necessary. MS 441...
... (with STIHL universal cleaner or in a fresh, non-flammable solution (e.g. After cleaning the prefilter several times: : Separate the filter components. : Knock the HD filter (2) out on the palm of stubborn dirt or sticky filter fabric: : Wash filter with felt prefilter) and carburetor box cover. : Check carburetor setting and readjust if necessary. MS 441...
Instruction Manual
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... e.g. see "Guide to form on power, check the spark arresting screen* in fuel mix. : Dirty air filter. : Unfavorable running conditions (mostly at part load. Fit a new spark plug after approx. 100 operating hours or earlier if the electrodes are badly eroded. * see "Starting / Stopping the Engine...: Clean dirty spark plug. : Check electrode gap (A) and readjust if necessary - operating at part throttle etc.) affect the condition of the spark plug. These factors cause deposits to Using this Manual" 48 MS 441 C Wrong fuel mix (too much oil in the muffler. : Wait for the muffler to ...
... e.g. see "Guide to form on power, check the spark arresting screen* in fuel mix. : Dirty air filter. : Unfavorable running conditions (mostly at part load. Fit a new spark plug after approx. 100 operating hours or earlier if the electrodes are badly eroded. * see "Starting / Stopping the Engine...: Clean dirty spark plug. : Check electrode gap (A) and readjust if necessary - operating at part throttle etc.) affect the condition of the spark plug. These factors cause deposits to Using this Manual" 48 MS 441 C Wrong fuel mix (too much oil in the muffler. : Wait for the muffler to ...
Instruction Manual
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STIHL BioPlus, completely fill the chain oil tank. : Store the unit in a dry and high or locked ...them out of spring might still be under tension and could fly apart when you use a biological chain and bar lubricant, e.g. MS 441 C 51 the spring loop (arrow) must engage the lug in the fan cover - To reduce risk of injury, wear eye ...and face protection and work gloves. : Use a screwdriver to carefully remove the parts of the spring. : Lubricate the new spring with corrosion inhibiting oil. : Thoroughly clean the unit, pay special attention to the...
STIHL BioPlus, completely fill the chain oil tank. : Store the unit in a dry and high or locked ...them out of spring might still be under tension and could fly apart when you use a biological chain and bar lubricant, e.g. MS 441 C 51 the spring loop (arrow) must engage the lug in the fan cover - To reduce risk of injury, wear eye ...and face protection and work gloves. : Use a screwdriver to carefully remove the parts of the spring. : Lubricate the new spring with corrosion inhibiting oil. : Thoroughly clean the unit, pay special attention to the...
Instruction Manual
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... in the links and damaged rivets. : Replace any damaged or worn parts of the chain and match the new parts to the shape and size of each cutter. Other files have the wrong shape and cut. MS 441 C 53 Maintaining and Sharpening Saw Chain English / USA 689BA020 KN 689BA021 KN Correctly sharpened chain A properly...
... in the links and damaged rivets. : Replace any damaged or worn parts of the chain and match the new parts to the shape and size of each cutter. Other files have the wrong shape and cut. MS 441 C 53 Maintaining and Sharpening Saw Chain English / USA 689BA020 KN 689BA021 KN Correctly sharpened chain A properly...
Instruction Manual
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The other parts of the triple-humped tie strap and humped drive link must be filed since this process. highest point of tie strap (with service marking) is lowered along with round file, flat file and filing gauge 56 MS 441 C PM 1, RM2: Rear hump of depth gauge must not be ...level with the depth gauge. RSC3, RMC3, PMC3: The upper part of file holder with the depth gauge. Sharpening Tools (special accessories) Chain pitch Round...
The other parts of the triple-humped tie strap and humped drive link must be filed since this process. highest point of tie strap (with service marking) is lowered along with round file, flat file and filing gauge 56 MS 441 C PM 1, RM2: Rear hump of depth gauge must not be ...level with the depth gauge. RSC3, RMC3, PMC3: The upper part of file holder with the depth gauge. Sharpening Tools (special accessories) Chain pitch Round...
Instruction Manual
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Main Parts of the Saw MS 441 C English / USA 1 Carburetor box cover with clips 2 Carburetor adjusting screws 3 Shutter (summer and winter operation) 4 Spark plug boot 5 Decompression valve (automatically resetting) 6 Chain brake 7 Chain ...
Main Parts of the Saw MS 441 C English / USA 1 Carburetor box cover with clips 2 Carburetor adjusting screws 3 Shutter (summer and winter operation) 4 Spark plug boot 5 Decompression valve (automatically resetting) 6 Chain brake 7 Chain ...
Instruction Manual
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... this powerhead are subject to normal wear and tear. Model Serial number Guide bar part number Chain part number For recommended STIHL reduced kickback cutting attachments see section "Specifications" of the parts. When purchasing these parts, always quote the saw chain are : STIHL yellow-labeled bars: For 3/8" pitch: Rollomatic "S" with sprocket nose 16, 18, 20, 24... cm) Duromatic with stellite tipped nose 16, 18, 20 or 24 in the spaces provided. Other bars and chains available for this Owner's Manual. 62 MS 441 C
... this powerhead are subject to normal wear and tear. Model Serial number Guide bar part number Chain part number For recommended STIHL reduced kickback cutting attachments see section "Specifications" of the parts. When purchasing these parts, always quote the saw chain are : STIHL yellow-labeled bars: For 3/8" pitch: Rollomatic "S" with sprocket nose 16, 18, 20, 24... cm) Duromatic with stellite tipped nose 16, 18, 20 or 24 in the spaces provided. Other bars and chains available for this Owner's Manual. 62 MS 441 C