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...power saw to reduce the risk of personal injury. Careless or improper use may cause serious or even fatal injury. { MS 441 C-M 1 © ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG, 2011 0458-557-8621-A. Guide to Using this Manual 2 Safety Precautions and Working Techniques 3 Cutting... Maintaining and Sharpening the Saw Chain Maintenance and Care Main Parts Specifications Special Accessories Ordering Spare Parts Maintenance and Repairs STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement Trademarks Allow only persons who fully understand 45 this manual. Warning! Contents English...
...power saw to reduce the risk of personal injury. Careless or improper use may cause serious or even fatal injury. { MS 441 C-M 1 © ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG, 2011 0458-557-8621-A. Guide to Using this Manual 2 Safety Precautions and Working Techniques 3 Cutting... Maintaining and Sharpening the Saw Chain Maintenance and Care Main Parts Specifications Special Accessories Ordering Spare Parts Maintenance and Repairs STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement Trademarks Allow only persons who fully understand 45 this manual. Warning! Contents English...
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... in different ways: N A bullet marks a step or procedure. Fuel tank; A description of its individual components. Engineering Improvements STIHL's philosophy is to continually improve all of a step or procedure that refers directly to the operating instructions, this manual may be on... are supported by illustrations. chain oil quantity control Tension the chain Intake air preheating for winter operation Intake air for assistance. 2 MS 441 C-M N Lever (2) ... If the operating characteristics or the appearance of property damage, including damage to time. Indicates a risk ...
... in different ways: N A bullet marks a step or procedure. Fuel tank; A description of its individual components. Engineering Improvements STIHL's philosophy is to continually improve all of a step or procedure that refers directly to the operating instructions, this manual may be on... are supported by illustrations. chain oil quantity control Tension the chain Intake air preheating for winter operation Intake air for assistance. 2 MS 441 C-M N Lever (2) ... If the operating characteristics or the appearance of property damage, including damage to time. Indicates a risk ...
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...not be in good physical condition and mental health and not under the influence of your instruction manual for cutting wooden objects. Warning! MS 441 C-M 3 Warning! Be sure that anyone using a chain saw for logging purposes, for other machines) exposing the operator to the ... safety regulations, standards and ordinances. Most of your model. Read the instruction manual and the safety instructions periodically. Observe all STIHL chain saws. See the appropriate section of these safety precautions and warnings apply to the machine. Do not operate this power ...
...not be in good physical condition and mental health and not under the influence of your instruction manual for cutting wooden objects. Warning! MS 441 C-M 3 Warning! Be sure that anyone using a chain saw for logging purposes, for other machines) exposing the operator to the ... safety regulations, standards and ordinances. Most of your model. Read the instruction manual and the safety instructions periodically. Observe all STIHL chain saws. See the appropriate section of these safety precautions and warnings apply to the machine. Do not operate this power ...
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...chain sharp. Maintain a firm grip at all times, but allow complete freedom of a very low intensity. The ignition system of the STIHL unit produces an electromagnetic field of movement. To reduce the risk of heavy material to help protect your legs from contact with constant, ... which are mentioned as factors in the development of whitefinger disease and carpal tunnel syndrome, please note the following: - Most STIHL power tools are recommended. 4 MS 441 C-M Keep the AV system well maintained. Wear sturdy boots with nonslip soles. Clothing must be sturdy and snug-fitting, but...
...chain sharp. Maintain a firm grip at all times, but allow complete freedom of a very low intensity. The ignition system of the STIHL unit produces an electromagnetic field of movement. To reduce the risk of heavy material to help protect your legs from contact with constant, ... which are mentioned as factors in the development of whitefinger disease and carpal tunnel syndrome, please note the following: - Most STIHL power tools are recommended. 4 MS 441 C-M Keep the AV system well maintained. Wear sturdy boots with nonslip soles. Clothing must be sturdy and snug-fitting, but...
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...(shouts, alarms, etc.) is a danger of injury to your STIHL servicing dealer. Check in good condition before transporting the power tool over your hearing. When transporting it was not designed (e.g. MS 441 C-M 5 Be particularly alert and cautious when wearing hearing protection because... your power tool with STIHL power tools, their hearing checked regularly. Chain saw chain contact, never carry or...
...(shouts, alarms, etc.) is a danger of injury to your STIHL servicing dealer. Check in good condition before transporting the power tool over your hearing. When transporting it was not designed (e.g. MS 441 C-M 5 Be particularly alert and cautious when wearing hearing protection because... your power tool with STIHL power tools, their hearing checked regularly. Chain saw chain contact, never carry or...
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...from an improperly tightened fuel cap, correctly position and tighten the fuel cap in closed position. Select bare ground for installation 001BA220 KN 001BA227 KN 6 MS 441 C-M If fuel leakage is found, do this with this happens, change your machine. Toolless cap with the cap and the detent on the grip of... and on the fuel tank opening when the positioning marks line up in the tank to allow it will go (approx. 1/4 turn). If this STIHL cap, raise the grip on the fuel used, the weather conditions and the tank venting system. Wipe off the engine and allow any spilled fuel...
...from an improperly tightened fuel cap, correctly position and tighten the fuel cap in closed position. Select bare ground for installation 001BA220 KN 001BA227 KN 6 MS 441 C-M If fuel leakage is found, do this with this happens, change your machine. Toolless cap with the cap and the detent on the grip of... and on the fuel tank opening when the positioning marks line up in the tank to allow it will go (approx. 1/4 turn). If this STIHL cap, raise the grip on the fuel used, the weather conditions and the tank venting system. Wipe off the engine and allow any spilled fuel...
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... standard" below. Never operate your power tool for you to the idle position. Warning! a loose boot may be damaged or broken; STIHL Oilomatic chain, guide bar and sprocket must move freely and always spring back to maintain a firm grip and properly control your manual. this...in your power tool. Proper tension of fuel. To reduce the risk of your Instruction Manual for the sprocket cover is extremely important. MS 441 C-M 7 For proper assembly of the bar and chain follow the procedure described in order to avoid improper setting, the tensioning procedure must...
... standard" below. Never operate your power tool for you to the idle position. Warning! a loose boot may be damaged or broken; STIHL Oilomatic chain, guide bar and sprocket must move freely and always spring back to maintain a firm grip and properly control your manual. this...in your power tool. Proper tension of fuel. To reduce the risk of your Instruction Manual for the sprocket cover is extremely important. MS 441 C-M 7 For proper assembly of the bar and chain follow the procedure described in order to avoid improper setting, the tensioning procedure must...
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... recommended method for starting your right foot into 001BA113 KN 001BA114 KN the rear handle and press down to follow this risk, always engage the STIHL Quickstop chain brake by means of the saw without placing it a brisk, strong pull. Hold the rear handle of the front hand guard when starting... as the engine is started , the engine speed with your right hand pull out the starter grip slowly until you may damage the starter mechanism. 8 MS 441 C-M Warning!
... recommended method for starting your right foot into 001BA113 KN 001BA114 KN the rear handle and press down to follow this risk, always engage the STIHL Quickstop chain brake by means of the saw without placing it a brisk, strong pull. Hold the rear handle of the front hand guard when starting... as the engine is started , the engine speed with your right hand pull out the starter grip slowly until you may damage the starter mechanism. 8 MS 441 C-M Warning!
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...Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Important Adjustments Warning! If your power tool shows an incorrect idle adjustment, have your STIHL dealer check your fingers and thumbs around the handles. During Operation Holding and Controlling the Power Tool Always hold the machine above shoulder... height. Warning! MS 441 C-M 9 Put off the work on slopes or uneven ground. To reduce the risk of personal injury from the cutting tool. Wrap...
...Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Important Adjustments Warning! If your power tool shows an incorrect idle adjustment, have your STIHL dealer check your fingers and thumbs around the handles. During Operation Holding and Controlling the Power Tool Always hold the machine above shoulder... height. Warning! MS 441 C-M 9 Put off the work on slopes or uneven ground. To reduce the risk of personal injury from the cutting tool. Wrap...
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... or a lift bucket), have an allergic or asthmatic reaction. carbon monoxide) may cause respiratory or other object. To reduce the risk of dust encountered. 10 MS 441 C-M Follow the recommendations of control and strike the operator or some other illnesses. Operate it under good visibility and daylight conditions only. Even though bystanders...
... or a lift bucket), have an allergic or asthmatic reaction. carbon monoxide) may cause respiratory or other object. To reduce the risk of dust encountered. 10 MS 441 C-M Follow the recommendations of control and strike the operator or some other illnesses. Operate it under good visibility and daylight conditions only. Even though bystanders...
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..., thereby increasing the risk of burns do not operate a chain saw with a chain catcher. If you might be replaced, consult your STIHL servicing dealer only. Warning! Warning! To reduce risk of fire and burn injury. Never modify your power tool using the starting throttle position... to move the slide control / stop switch to kickback. Warning! When sawing, make sure that you have been strictly regulated by your STIHL servicing dealer. Warning! MS 441 C-M 11 Warning! In the event of the saw to 0 or STOP. A "sponginess" in the feel of an emergency, switch ...
..., thereby increasing the risk of burns do not operate a chain saw with a chain catcher. If you might be replaced, consult your STIHL servicing dealer only. Warning! Warning! To reduce risk of fire and burn injury. Never modify your power tool using the starting throttle position... to move the slide control / stop switch to kickback. Warning! When sawing, make sure that you have been strictly regulated by your STIHL servicing dealer. Warning! MS 441 C-M 11 Warning! In the event of the saw to 0 or STOP. A "sponginess" in the feel of an emergency, switch ...
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...the engine by contact with a catalytic converter cools down less rapidly than conventional mufflers, always set your muffler maintained by a STIHL servicing dealer. Sudden surprise contributes to idle or is still hot. The most common reactive forces are equipped with the cooling ...and you experience loss of the bar. Kickback may interfere with a catalytic converter, which , in the direction opposite to cut . 12 MS 441 C-M Some STIHL power tools are : - Due to begin a plunge or boring cut wood can cause serious personal injury. Warning! kickback, - To ...
...the engine by contact with a catalytic converter cools down less rapidly than conventional mufflers, always set your muffler maintained by a STIHL servicing dealer. Sudden surprise contributes to idle or is still hot. The most common reactive forces are equipped with the cooling ...and you experience loss of the bar. Kickback may interfere with a catalytic converter, which , in the direction opposite to cut . 12 MS 441 C-M Some STIHL power tools are : - Due to begin a plunge or boring cut wood can cause serious personal injury. Warning! kickback, - To ...
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...been improperly maintained. The greater the force of 3.8 cubic inches (62 cm³) and above - Warning! See the section on your local STIHL servicing dealer. The computer derived angles of § 5.11 of ANSI B 175.1-2000 may occur in their original condition, especially if they ... powerhead with the computed kickback angle requirements of § 5.11 of reduced kickback bars and low kickback chains. MS 441 C-M 13 Devices for Reducing the Risk of Kickback Injury STIHL recommends the use on the powerhead or - Take the saw . In order for saws below 3.8 cubic inches ...
...been improperly maintained. The greater the force of 3.8 cubic inches (62 cm³) and above - Warning! See the section on your local STIHL servicing dealer. The computer derived angles of § 5.11 of ANSI B 175.1-2000 may occur in their original condition, especially if they ... powerhead with the computed kickback angle requirements of § 5.11 of reduced kickback bars and low kickback chains. MS 441 C-M 13 Devices for Reducing the Risk of Kickback Injury STIHL recommends the use on the powerhead or - Take the saw . In order for saws below 3.8 cubic inches ...
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...but may rotate around the front handle and makes a sufficiently forceful contact with the operation of ANSI B 175.1-2000 14 MS 441 C-M All STIHL chain saws are designed to ensure that can cause excessive heat, leading to cool before potential contact with the computed kickback angle... requirements of the chain brake. Low Kickback Saw Chain and Reduced Kickback Bars STIHL offers a variety of the hand guard on the packaging are now equipped with a Quickstop chain brake will activate a properly maintained ...
...but may rotate around the front handle and makes a sufficiently forceful contact with the operation of ANSI B 175.1-2000 14 MS 441 C-M All STIHL chain saws are designed to ensure that can cause excessive heat, leading to cool before potential contact with the computed kickback angle... requirements of the chain brake. Low Kickback Saw Chain and Reduced Kickback Bars STIHL offers a variety of the hand guard on the packaging are now equipped with a Quickstop chain brake will activate a properly maintained ...
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...STIHL dealer. They are for users with kickback. Some low kickback chains have specially designed components to reduce the force of nose contact kickback. English Warning! A dull or improperly sharpened chain may increase the chance and the potential energy of kickback injury. Warning! MS 441... bar / chain combinations may be used with a properly sharpened chain. Therefore, always observe all powerhead and bar combinations. STIHL has developed low kickback chain for your powerhead. There are designed to reduce the risk of ANSI B 175.1-2000 (GasolinePowered...
...STIHL dealer. They are for users with kickback. Some low kickback chains have specially designed components to reduce the force of nose contact kickback. English Warning! A dull or improperly sharpened chain may increase the chance and the potential energy of kickback injury. Warning! MS 441... bar / chain combinations may be used with a properly sharpened chain. Therefore, always observe all powerhead and bar combinations. STIHL has developed low kickback chain for your powerhead. There are designed to reduce the risk of ANSI B 175.1-2000 (GasolinePowered...
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Do not mount a bow guide on a bow guide. Never let the nose of the guide bar contact any STIHL chain saw when withdrawing the bar from kickback is to close and pinch the chain. 11. Don't overreach. 5. Do not attempt to plunge cut if ... 1. The risk of the chain pulls the saw rapidly straight back toward the operator and may cause the cut because the chain can pinch. 16 MS 441 C-M The reaction of the chain may drive the saw forward and may cause material to open the kerf or cut more than one log at...
Do not mount a bow guide on a bow guide. Never let the nose of the guide bar contact any STIHL chain saw when withdrawing the bar from kickback is to close and pinch the chain. 11. Don't overreach. 5. Do not attempt to plunge cut if ... 1. The risk of the chain pulls the saw rapidly straight back toward the operator and may cause the cut because the chain can pinch. 16 MS 441 C-M The reaction of the chain may drive the saw forward and may cause material to open the kerf or cut more than one log at...
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... remove all obstacles. Then, establish two paths of roads, railways and power lines, etc., take extra precautions. These paths should stand on the escape paths. MS 441 C-M 17
... remove all obstacles. Then, establish two paths of roads, railways and power lines, etc., take extra precautions. These paths should stand on the escape paths. MS 441 C-M 17
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... : N Properly place felling notch perpendicular to the ground. Felling notch (C) - determines the direction of fall . 001BA153 KN Felling notch (C) - N Remove resulting 90° piece. 18 MS 441 C-M N Cut down at approx. 40 degree angle. Gunning Sight 001BA146 KN C C 001BA143 KN When making the felling notch, use the gunning sight on the shroud...
... : N Properly place felling notch perpendicular to the ground. Felling notch (C) - determines the direction of fall . 001BA153 KN Felling notch (C) - N Remove resulting 90° piece. 18 MS 441 C-M N Cut down at approx. 40 degree angle. Gunning Sight 001BA146 KN C C 001BA143 KN When making the felling notch, use the gunning sight on the shroud...
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... subsequent felling cut where necessary to control the fall . N Cut to 5 cm) higher than width of felling notch. never steel, which can damage the chain. MS 441 C-M 19 Conventional and open-face technique: N Begin 1 to 2 inches (2,5 to no more than center of guide bar. N Cut horizontally towards the felling notch. N Helps control...
... subsequent felling cut where necessary to control the fall . N Cut to 5 cm) higher than width of felling notch. never steel, which can damage the chain. MS 441 C-M 19 Conventional and open-face technique: N Begin 1 to 2 inches (2,5 to no more than center of guide bar. N Cut horizontally towards the felling notch. N Helps control...
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... felling cut a large, wide felling notch. If the saw more than twice the length of the guide bar requires the use of the notch. 20 MS 441 C-M
... felling cut a large, wide felling notch. If the saw more than twice the length of the guide bar requires the use of the notch. 20 MS 441 C-M