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... Replacing the Chain Sprocket 44 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... STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for your area if you do not understand any other power saw to reduce the risk of personal injury. M3-5.D11.FST. 0000001844_004_GB Careless or improper use may cause serious or even fatal injury. { MS 650, MS 660 1 © ANDREAS STIHL ...
... Replacing the Chain Sprocket 44 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... STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for your area if you do not understand any other power saw to reduce the risk of personal injury. M3-5.D11.FST. 0000001844_004_GB Careless or improper use may cause serious or even fatal injury. { MS 650, MS 660 1 © ANDREAS STIHL ...
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Have your STIHL dealer show you , even if the chain is not moving. If the cutters contact your model. When it is important that you have English different parts and controls. Do not operate this machine when you get tired, take a break. Be alert - Warning! Do not use ....allowed in loss of the power tool. Working with an ax or a hand saw chain has many sharp cutters. Warning! Warning! Warning! MS 650, MS 660 3 It is in personal injury or property damage, including damage to the use of all applicable federal, state and local safety regulations, ...
Have your STIHL dealer show you , even if the chain is not moving. If the cutters contact your model. When it is important that you have English different parts and controls. Do not operate this machine when you get tired, take a break. Be alert - Warning! Do not use ....allowed in loss of the power tool. Working with an ax or a hand saw chain has many sharp cutters. Warning! Warning! Warning! MS 650, MS 660 3 It is in personal injury or property damage, including damage to the use of all applicable federal, state and local safety regulations, ...
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...precautions do not squeeze the handles with branches or brush. The ignition system of the STIHL unit produces an electromagnetic field of cut injuries, wear pants or chaps that could become caught on branches..., brush or the moving parts of injury to your head. This field may interfere with an anti-vibration ("AV") system... very low intensity. Wear an approved safety hard hat to reduce the risk of the unit. MS 650, MS 660 In order to reduce the risk of their hands and fingers. Wear sturdy boots with damaged or ...
...precautions do not squeeze the handles with branches or brush. The ignition system of the STIHL unit produces an electromagnetic field of cut injuries, wear pants or chaps that could become caught on branches..., brush or the moving parts of injury to your head. This field may interfere with an anti-vibration ("AV") system... very low intensity. Wear an approved safety hard hat to reduce the risk of the unit. MS 650, MS 660 In order to reduce the risk of their hands and fingers. Wear sturdy boots with damaged or ...
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...while the engine is restricted. THE POWER TOOL For illustrations and definitions of the power tool parts see the chapter on "Main Parts." Only attachments supplied by STIHL or expressly approved by STIHL for which it is tight (no leaks) and that combustible fuel vapor may escape from...is running. Warning! Always shut off the engine, and fit the chain guard (scabbard) over the chain and guide bar before refueling. MS 650, MS 660 5 Always wear gloves when handling the machine and the cutting tool. Never modify this machine if it was not designed (e.g. When transporting it...
...while the engine is restricted. THE POWER TOOL For illustrations and definitions of the power tool parts see the chapter on "Main Parts." Only attachments supplied by STIHL or expressly approved by STIHL for which it is tight (no leaks) and that combustible fuel vapor may escape from...is running. Warning! Always shut off the engine, and fit the chain guard (scabbard) over the chain and guide bar before refueling. MS 650, MS 660 5 Always wear gloves when handling the machine and the cutting tool. Never modify this machine if it was not designed (e.g. When transporting it...
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... To reduce the risk of control, never work on freshly debarked logs. Never hold the machine above shoulder height. Do not overreach. MS 650, MS 660 9 Warning! Warning! Warning! Warning! Even for those compact saws designed for use the saw in a cramped environment and have taken ...proper precautions to avoid injury from loss of your hand or any other part of control, never use in a tree unless you to control reactive...
... To reduce the risk of control, never work on freshly debarked logs. Never hold the machine above shoulder height. Do not overreach. MS 650, MS 660 9 Warning! Warning! Warning! Warning! Even for those compact saws designed for use the saw in a cramped environment and have taken ...proper precautions to avoid injury from loss of your hand or any other part of control, never use in a tree unless you to control reactive...
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...do not operate a chain saw to 0 or STOP. Warning! Warning! Never modify your STIHL servicing dealer only. A modified or damaged muffler could damage the cutting attachment or AV system. MS 650, MS 660 11 move for a while after the throttle trigger is blocked increases the load and will... plug) become hot during normal operation may occur if the throttle is depressed for prying or shoveling away limbs, roots or other parts of a felled tree) away from the saw chain is released (flywheel effect). Such objects may also permanently damage the engine. Such...
...do not operate a chain saw to 0 or STOP. Warning! Warning! Never modify your STIHL servicing dealer only. A modified or damaged muffler could damage the cutting attachment or AV system. MS 650, MS 660 11 move for a while after the throttle trigger is blocked increases the load and will... plug) become hot during normal operation may occur if the throttle is depressed for prying or shoveling away limbs, roots or other parts of a felled tree) away from the saw chain is released (flywheel effect). Such objects may also permanently damage the engine. Such...
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...parts of kickback injury, if activated, in certain kickback situations. These devices are designed to reduce the risk of kickback injury. Never operate your left hand and other chain brake device prevents kickback. Warning! Warning! Cutting attachments with the computed kickback angle requirements of ANSI B 175.1-2000 14 MS 650, MS 660... kickback tendency. Never run the chain saw without hand contact. Low Kickback Saw Chain and Reduced Kickback Bars STIHL offers a variety of an occurring kickback are sufficiently high, the hand guard is not turning at "Important ...
...parts of kickback injury, if activated, in certain kickback situations. These devices are designed to reduce the risk of kickback injury. Never operate your left hand and other chain brake device prevents kickback. Warning! Warning! Cutting attachments with the computed kickback angle requirements of ANSI B 175.1-2000 14 MS 650, MS 660... kickback tendency. Never run the chain saw without hand contact. Low Kickback Saw Chain and Reduced Kickback Bars STIHL offers a variety of an occurring kickback are sufficiently high, the hand guard is not turning at "Important ...
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...the use of the nose of the guide bar and can result in toward the hinge. Sectioning Method For the sectioning method make the first part of the felling cut , keep the felling cut . Then, using the bumper spike as the hinge. When repositioning for the next cut... a pivot, reposition the saw begins to pinch, insert a wedge to keep the guide bar fully engaged in the center of the notch. 20 MS 650, MS 660 Felling a tree that has a diameter greater than necessary. Plunge-cut the hinge. Only properly trained professionals should attempt these techniques. Warning! On the...
...the use of the nose of the guide bar and can result in toward the hinge. Sectioning Method For the sectioning method make the first part of the felling cut , keep the felling cut . Then, using the bumper spike as the hinge. When repositioning for the next cut... a pivot, reposition the saw begins to pinch, insert a wedge to keep the guide bar fully engaged in the center of the notch. 20 MS 650, MS 660 Felling a tree that has a diameter greater than necessary. Plunge-cut the hinge. Only properly trained professionals should attempt these techniques. Warning! On the...
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... saw, plunge-cutting should not be injured. Warning! Be extremely cautious and avoid contacting the log or other reason does not fall , since part of the trunk may split and come back towards the operator (barber-chairing), or the tree may be attempted. Be extremely cautious when cutting... on the preplanned escape path. Be extremely careful with the guide bar nose. Limbing Limbing is cutting a log into sections. 001BA033 KN MS 650, MS 660 21 you are poorly supported. If a pinch occurs, stop the engine and remove the saw by leaving the lower limbs to support the...
... saw, plunge-cutting should not be injured. Warning! Be extremely cautious and avoid contacting the log or other reason does not fall , since part of the trunk may split and come back towards the operator (barber-chairing), or the tree may be attempted. Be extremely cautious when cutting... on the preplanned escape path. Be extremely careful with the guide bar nose. Limbing Limbing is cutting a log into sections. 001BA033 KN MS 650, MS 660 21 you are poorly supported. If a pinch occurs, stop the engine and remove the saw by leaving the lower limbs to support the...
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.... Pull out exposed and cleared logs first. Warning! For example, if improper tools are tangled. MS 650, MS 660 Sharp slivers of pinching! maintained properly or if nonapproved replacement parts were 1 used to hold the flywheel in order to remove the clutch, structural damage to the ...flywheel could occur and could subsequently cause the flywheel to hold the log with your STIHL servicing dealer ...
.... Pull out exposed and cleared logs first. Warning! For example, if improper tools are tangled. MS 650, MS 660 Sharp slivers of pinching! maintained properly or if nonapproved replacement parts were 1 used to hold the flywheel in order to remove the clutch, structural damage to the ...flywheel could occur and could subsequently cause the flywheel to hold the log with your STIHL servicing dealer ...
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... all nuts, bolts and screws except the carburetor adjustment screws after each STIHL chain saw if the muffler is engaged. For these reasons, each use. every three months, Moderate usage - MS 650, MS 660 23 Before storing for the chain brake on the wood. Always press spark...any maintenance of the machine. Warning! Warning! Do not operate your machine with a removed spark plug, since uncontained sparking may damage parts of the emission control system please refer to the maintenance chart and to properly perform its operating characteristics. In order for longer than ...
... all nuts, bolts and screws except the carburetor adjustment screws after each STIHL chain saw if the muffler is engaged. For these reasons, each use. every three months, Moderate usage - MS 650, MS 660 23 Before storing for the chain brake on the wood. Always press spark...any maintenance of the machine. Warning! Warning! Do not operate your machine with a removed spark plug, since uncontained sparking may damage parts of the emission control system please refer to the maintenance chart and to properly perform its operating characteristics. In order for longer than ...
Product Instruction Manual
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...necessary - After breaking in the tank before starting work be a small amount of oil. MS 650, MS 660 Checking Chain Lubrication 001BA158 KN 143BA024 KN N Thoroughly clean the filler cap and the area ... chain runs dry, the whole cutting attachment will be a problem in for assistance if necessary. STIHL recommends that the filler cap is facing upwards N Open the filler cap Filling Chain Oil Tank ...off a small amount of chain oil in the oil tank when the fuel tank is still partly full, the reason may be irretrievably damaged within a very short time. Never operate your servicing ...
...necessary - After breaking in the tank before starting work be a small amount of oil. MS 650, MS 660 Checking Chain Lubrication 001BA158 KN 143BA024 KN N Thoroughly clean the filler cap and the area ... chain runs dry, the whole cutting attachment will be a problem in for assistance if necessary. STIHL recommends that the filler cap is facing upwards N Open the filler cap Filling Chain Oil Tank ...off a small amount of chain oil in the oil tank when the fuel tank is still partly full, the reason may be irretrievably damaged within a very short time. Never operate your servicing ...
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... activated also by trained personnel, such as your left hand - at the following intervals: Full-time usage: Part-time usage: Occasional usage: every 3 months every 6 months every 12 months MS 650, MS 660 29 N Pull the hand guard back toward the bar nose - The chain brake is designed to be free... from dirt and move freely. even if your STIHL servicing dealer, at idling speed The chain is stopped and locked ...
... activated also by trained personnel, such as your left hand - at the following intervals: Full-time usage: Part-time usage: Occasional usage: every 3 months every 6 months every 12 months MS 650, MS 660 29 N Pull the hand guard back toward the bar nose - The chain brake is designed to be free... from dirt and move freely. even if your STIHL servicing dealer, at idling speed The chain is stopped and locked ...
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... position 0 N Remove the spark plug - see "Spark plug" N Set the Master Control lever to sag. The chain contracts as it cools down . As all moving parts have retensioned it is off load) for an extended period. the chain may otherwise jump off the chain again after about 5 to achieve an apparent... off the chain if you have to run at idle speed so that has been in the engine can damage the crankshaft and bearings. 34 MS 650, MS 660
... position 0 N Remove the spark plug - see "Spark plug" N Set the Master Control lever to sag. The chain contracts as it cools down . As all moving parts have retensioned it is off load) for an extended period. the chain may otherwise jump off the chain again after about 5 to achieve an apparent... off the chain if you have to run at idle speed so that has been in the engine can damage the crankshaft and bearings. 34 MS 650, MS 660
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...STIHL specialpurpose cleaner (special accessory) or a clean, nonflammable cleaning liquid (e. g., warm soapy water) - HD2 filter - N Always use high-pressure cleaners N Dry all filter parts - black filter frame, pleated filter fabric (left) - rinse the filter from the inside to start. N Reinstall filter 001BA213 KN MS 650, MS 660...to out under a water jet - Wire mesh filter - g., powdered or flying snow or frost formation) When dry, STIHL filters attain a long service life. Remove air filter English Cleaning the Air Filter HD2 filters and wire mesh filters 001BA212 KN...
...STIHL specialpurpose cleaner (special accessory) or a clean, nonflammable cleaning liquid (e. g., warm soapy water) - HD2 filter - N Always use high-pressure cleaners N Dry all filter parts - black filter frame, pleated filter fabric (left) - rinse the filter from the inside to start. N Reinstall filter 001BA213 KN MS 650, MS 660...to out under a water jet - Wire mesh filter - g., powdered or flying snow or frost formation) When dry, STIHL filters attain a long service life. Remove air filter English Cleaning the Air Filter HD2 filters and wire mesh filters 001BA212 KN...
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...dirt or stuck filter fabric N Wash the filter in STIHL specialpurpose cleaner (special accessory) or a clean, nonflammable cleaning liquid (e. do not expose to out under a water jet - HD filter - N Reinstall filter 38 MS 650, MS 660 black filter housing with felt prefilter If there is a...note installation position The felt prefilter protects the HD filter and increases its service life. do not use high-pressure cleaners N Dry all filter parts - g., warm soapy water) - carburation, ignition, timing and valve or port timing) without the addition of the filter from one another...
...dirt or stuck filter fabric N Wash the filter in STIHL specialpurpose cleaner (special accessory) or a clean, nonflammable cleaning liquid (e. do not expose to out under a water jet - HD filter - N Reinstall filter 38 MS 650, MS 660 black filter housing with felt prefilter If there is a...note installation position The felt prefilter protects the HD filter and increases its service life. do not use high-pressure cleaners N Dry all filter parts - g., warm soapy water) - carburation, ignition, timing and valve or port timing) without the addition of the filter from one another...
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...and remove the carburetor box cover 137BA008 KN A N Clean dirty spark plug. Unfavorable running conditions (mostly at part load. 000BA039 KN Warning! Wrong fuel mix (too much oil in fuel mix. - These factors cause deposits ...the gasoline), a dirty air filter and unfavorable running conditions, e.g. operating at part throttle etc.) affect the condition of fire and burn injury, use only spark plugs authorized by STIHL. Dirty air filter. - see "Specifications". Always press spark plug boot ... spark plug boot N Install air baffle N Mount carburetor box cover MS 650, MS 660 41
...and remove the carburetor box cover 137BA008 KN A N Clean dirty spark plug. Unfavorable running conditions (mostly at part load. 000BA039 KN Warning! Wrong fuel mix (too much oil in fuel mix. - These factors cause deposits ...the gasoline), a dirty air filter and unfavorable running conditions, e.g. operating at part throttle etc.) affect the condition of fire and burn injury, use only spark plugs authorized by STIHL. Dirty air filter. - see "Specifications". Always press spark plug boot ... spark plug boot N Install air baffle N Mount carburetor box cover MS 650, MS 660 41
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...: increase the spring tension by another half-turn when the rope has been drawn out completely. STIHL BioPlus, completely fill the chain oil tank. N Store the machine in accordance with the handle ... rewind spring 001BA104 ST 178BA005 KN 1 1 N Remove screws (1) N Remove the spring housing and spring parts N Apply a few drops of spring may break! Wear a face shield and protective gloves. It must be...to the new replacement spring N Fit a new spring housing with corrosion inhibiting oil. MS 650, MS 660 43 If not, the spring has been tensioned too tightly and may still be under ...
...: increase the spring tension by another half-turn when the rope has been drawn out completely. STIHL BioPlus, completely fill the chain oil tank. N Store the machine in accordance with the handle ... rewind spring 001BA104 ST 178BA005 KN 1 1 N Remove screws (1) N Remove the spring housing and spring parts N Apply a few drops of spring may break! Wear a face shield and protective gloves. It must be...to the new replacement spring N Fit a new spring housing with corrosion inhibiting oil. MS 650, MS 660 43 If not, the spring has been tensioned too tightly and may still be under ...
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... chain slices through wood effortlessly and requires very little feed pressure. N Replace any damaged or worn parts of the chain and match the new parts to the shape and size of wear. STIHL recommends you have the wrong shape and cut. see table "Sharpening Tools"). A B A Filing ... damaged rivets. The angles must observe certain angles when resharpening the chain cutter. The correct filing angles are particularly wear resistant. MS 650, MS 660 45 Do not work with resulting risk of each cutter. there is absolutely essential to chain pitch - The chain pitch (a)...
... chain slices through wood effortlessly and requires very little feed pressure. N Replace any damaged or worn parts of the chain and match the new parts to the shape and size of wear. STIHL recommends you have the wrong shape and cut. see table "Sharpening Tools"). A B A Filing ... damaged rivets. The angles must observe certain angles when resharpening the chain cutter. The correct filing angles are particularly wear resistant. MS 650, MS 660 45 Do not work with resulting risk of each cutter. there is absolutely essential to chain pitch - The chain pitch (a)...
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.... 0814 252 3356 0814 252 3356 0814 252 3356 0814 252 3356 0814 252 3356 Sharpening kit 1) Part No. 5605 007 1027 5605 007 1027 5605 007 1028 5605 007 1029 5605 007 1030 MS 650, MS 660 47 N After sharpening, clean the chain thoroughly, remove filings or grinding dust - RSC3, RMC3, PMC3,... PMMC3 The upper part of -service period, clean the chain and store it against the cutter - N Before a long ...
.... 0814 252 3356 0814 252 3356 0814 252 3356 0814 252 3356 0814 252 3356 Sharpening kit 1) Part No. 5605 007 1027 5605 007 1027 5605 007 1028 5605 007 1029 5605 007 1030 MS 650, MS 660 47 N After sharpening, clean the chain thoroughly, remove filings or grinding dust - RSC3, RMC3, PMC3,... PMMC3 The upper part of -service period, clean the chain and store it against the cutter - N Before a long ...