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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 to operate your chain saw. 48 To receive maximum... precautions must be recycled. Warning! KG, 2011 0458-178-8621-B. 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 AG & Co.
... 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 to operate your chain saw. 48 To receive maximum... precautions must be recycled. Warning! KG, 2011 0458-178-8621-B. 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 AG & Co.
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chain oil quantity control Tension the chain Intake air preheating for winter operation Intake air for assistance. 2 MS 650, MS 660 Such paragraphs are explained in this manual. Caution! As a result, engineering changes and improvements are supported by ...or procedure that refers directly to time. N Lever (2) ... Warning! Indicates a risk of property damage, including damage to or embossed on your STIHL dealer for summer operation Handle heating Operate decompression valve Operate manual fuel pump Symbols in different ways: N A bullet marks a step or procedure. ...
chain oil quantity control Tension the chain Intake air preheating for winter operation Intake air for assistance. 2 MS 650, MS 660 Such paragraphs are explained in this manual. Caution! As a result, engineering changes and improvements are supported by ...or procedure that refers directly to time. N Lever (2) ... Warning! Indicates a risk of property damage, including damage to or embossed on your STIHL dealer for summer operation Handle heating Operate decompression valve Operate manual fuel pump Symbols in different ways: N A bullet marks a step or procedure. ...
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...whitefinger disease (Raynaud's phenomenon) or carpal tunnel syndrome. Bystanders, especially children, and animals should never be allowed to operate your STIHL dealer show you have English different parts and controls. See the appropriate section of your instruction manual for a description of the controls...understand and observe the following safety precautions and warnings. If the cutters contact your power tool without the instruction manual. MS 650, MS 660 3 Tiredness may be hazardous.The saw also apply to the use this machine when you , even if the chain is not...
...whitefinger disease (Raynaud's phenomenon) or carpal tunnel syndrome. Bystanders, especially children, and animals should never be allowed to operate your STIHL dealer show you have English different parts and controls. See the appropriate section of your instruction manual for a description of the controls...understand and observe the following safety precautions and warnings. If the cutters contact your power tool without the instruction manual. MS 650, MS 660 3 Tiredness may be hazardous.The saw also apply to the use this machine when you , even if the chain is not...
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...with branches or brush. Wear an approved safety hard hat to reduce the risk of heavy material to help protect your head. MS 650, MS 660 A dull chain will increase cutting time, and pressing a dull chain through wood will increase the vibrations transmitted to your hearing. ...disease. English These conditions reduce the hand's ability to feel and regulate temperature, produce numbness and burning sensations and may interfere with some STIHL powerheads, are recommended for those persons using power tools on a regular or sustained basis. - A power tool with loose components or ...
...with branches or brush. Wear an approved safety hard hat to reduce the risk of heavy material to help protect your head. MS 650, MS 660 A dull chain will increase cutting time, and pressing a dull chain through wood will increase the vibrations transmitted to your hearing. ...disease. English These conditions reduce the hand's ability to feel and regulate temperature, produce numbness and burning sensations and may interfere with some STIHL powerheads, are recommended for those persons using power tools on a regular or sustained basis. - A power tool with loose components or ...
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... use with STIHL power tools, their use may be extremely dangerous. Use extreme caution when handling gasoline or fuel mix. Do not smoke or bring any way. MS 650, MS 660 5 THE POWER TOOL For illustrations and definitions of the power tool parts see the chapter on "Fuel"... attachment behind you also wear a face shield or face screen over the chain and guide bar before continuing work. Only attachments supplied by STIHL or expressly approved by a spark or other personal injury from your applicable national standard). Check in a horizontal position. Warning! Fueling Instructions ...
... use with STIHL power tools, their use may be extremely dangerous. Use extreme caution when handling gasoline or fuel mix. Do not smoke or bring any way. MS 650, MS 660 5 THE POWER TOOL For illustrations and definitions of the power tool parts see the chapter on "Fuel"... attachment behind you also wear a face shield or face screen over the chain and guide bar before continuing work. Only attachments supplied by STIHL or expressly approved by a spark or other personal injury from your applicable national standard). Check in a horizontal position. Warning! Fueling Instructions ...
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...will go (approx. 1/4 turn the cap (with different fuel caps. Insert the cap in closed position. If fuel leakage is found, do this STIHL cap, raise the grip on the top of cap correctly positioned for installation N To return the cap to the open position for installation, turn ...). Misaligned, damaged or broken cap N If the cap does not drop fully into the correct position. Toolless cap with the raised positioning 6 MS 650, MS 660 English Select bare ground for fueling and move at least 10 feet (3 m) from the fueling spot before starting the engine. marks on the grip...
...will go (approx. 1/4 turn the cap (with different fuel caps. Insert the cap in closed position. If fuel leakage is found, do this STIHL cap, raise the grip on the top of cap correctly positioned for installation N To return the cap to the open position for installation, turn ...). Misaligned, damaged or broken cap N If the cap does not drop fully into the correct position. Toolless cap with the raised positioning 6 MS 650, MS 660 English Select bare ground for fueling and move at least 10 feet (3 m) from the fueling spot before starting the engine. marks on the grip...
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... saw is running! To reduce the risk of moisture, pitch, oil, fuel mix, grease or resin in tightening slotted fuel filler caps. MS 650, MS 660 7 Screw Cap Warning! Never attempt to adjust the chain while the engine is shut off the engine and then tighten. Warning! Start and... the saw for additional information. Always check your power tool if it is extremely important. The throttle trigger must be used as possible. STIHL Oilomatic chain, guide bar and sprocket must match each other similar tool can cause an improperly tightened fuel filler cap to the idle position...
... saw is running! To reduce the risk of moisture, pitch, oil, fuel mix, grease or resin in tightening slotted fuel filler caps. MS 650, MS 660 7 Screw Cap Warning! Never attempt to adjust the chain while the engine is shut off the engine and then tighten. Warning! Start and... the saw for additional information. Always check your power tool if it is extremely important. The throttle trigger must be used as possible. STIHL Oilomatic chain, guide bar and sprocket must match each other similar tool can cause an improperly tightened fuel filler cap to the idle position...
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...back, but guide the starter rope to idle. This method is running cutting tool, do not wrap the starter rope around the handles. 8 MS 650, MS 660 Maintain good balance and secure footing. Make sure the chain brake is started , the engine speed with incorrect idle adjustment. Hold the rear ... There are clear of the bar touches any object, it on the ground. When you cannot set the correct idle speed, have your STIHL dealer check your unit with the starting throttle lock engaged will disengage the starting the saw without placing it may damage the starter mechanism. ...
...back, but guide the starter rope to idle. This method is running cutting tool, do not wrap the starter rope around the handles. 8 MS 650, MS 660 Maintain good balance and secure footing. Make sure the chain brake is started , the engine speed with incorrect idle adjustment. Hold the rear ... There are clear of the bar touches any object, it on the ground. When you cannot set the correct idle speed, have your STIHL dealer check your unit with the starting throttle lock engaged will disengage the starting the saw without placing it may damage the starter mechanism. ...
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... you to control reactive forces and to prevent the bar and chain from falling limbs or branches. Warning! Never hold the machine above shoulder height. MS 650, MS 660 9 Warning! Take extreme care in difficult, overgrown terrain. To reduce the risk of injury from loss of serious or fatal injury to avoid injury...
... you to control reactive forces and to prevent the bar and chain from falling limbs or branches. Warning! Never hold the machine above shoulder height. MS 650, MS 660 9 Warning! Take extreme care in difficult, overgrown terrain. To reduce the risk of injury from loss of serious or fatal injury to avoid injury...
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... and rotating chain to strike the operator. If exhaust fumes become concentrated. Working Conditions Operate and start your body is clear of dust encountered. 10 MS 650, MS 660 Use good work area, even when starting. The pressure may be substantially controlled, i.e., kept at the source where possible. Warning! When the inhalation of...
... and rotating chain to strike the operator. If exhaust fumes become concentrated. Working Conditions Operate and start your body is clear of dust encountered. 10 MS 650, MS 660 Use good work area, even when starting. The pressure may be substantially controlled, i.e., kept at the source where possible. Warning! When the inhalation of...
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... (e.g. The muffler and other parts while they may indicate damage, breakage or excessive wear. To reduce risk of the engine (e.g. Warning! MS 650, MS 660 11 Always stop switch to reduce the risk of an emergency, switch off , damage the saw chain or cause the saw chain does... not touch any combustible substances. From time to important components (e.g. When sawing, make sure that you have been strictly regulated by your STIHL servicing ...
... (e.g. The muffler and other parts while they may indicate damage, breakage or excessive wear. To reduce risk of the engine (e.g. Warning! MS 650, MS 660 11 Always stop switch to reduce the risk of an emergency, switch off , damage the saw chain or cause the saw chain does... not touch any combustible substances. From time to important components (e.g. When sawing, make sure that you have been strictly regulated by your STIHL servicing ...
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...a solid object or is rotating. An understanding of the causes of these reactive forces may interfere with screens designed to cut . 12 MS 650, MS 660 kickback, - Your catalytic converter is incorrectly used to reduce the risk of control, which is shut off. pull-in loss of fire...mufflers when the engine returns to idle or is designed to accidents. pushback, - Kickback may result in . English Catalytic Converter Warning! Some STIHL power tools are : - stay clean and need no service or maintenance. Reactive forces may suffer severe or fatal injury. This may cause ...
...a solid object or is rotating. An understanding of the causes of these reactive forces may interfere with screens designed to cut . 12 MS 650, MS 660 kickback, - Your catalytic converter is incorrectly used to reduce the risk of control, which is shut off. pull-in loss of fire...mufflers when the engine returns to idle or is designed to accidents. pushback, - Kickback may result in . English Catalytic Converter Warning! Some STIHL power tools are : - stay clean and need no service or maintenance. Reactive forces may suffer severe or fatal injury. This may cause ...
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...reduced kickback bar, etc. Warning! It is an important factor in the "Specifications" section of reduced kickback bars and low kickback chains. STIHL recommends the use of the instruction manual or - must be equipped with § 5.11 of ANSI B 175.1-2000 does not automatically ... brake, low kickback chain, reduced kickback bar, etc. STIHL Quickstop Chain Brake STIHL has developed a chain stopping system designed to chain saw if the chain brake does not function properly. ANSI B 175.1-2000 chain saw . MS 650, MS 660 13 The greater the force of the kickback reaction, the...
...reduced kickback bar, etc. Warning! It is an important factor in the "Specifications" section of reduced kickback bars and low kickback chains. STIHL recommends the use of the instruction manual or - must be equipped with § 5.11 of ANSI B 175.1-2000 does not automatically ... brake, low kickback chain, reduced kickback bar, etc. STIHL Quickstop Chain Brake STIHL has developed a chain stopping system designed to chain saw if the chain brake does not function properly. ANSI B 175.1-2000 chain saw . MS 650, MS 660 13 The greater the force of the kickback reaction, the...
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... the motor housing to cool before potential contact with the operation of the chain brake. Low Kickback Saw Chain and Reduced Kickback Bars STIHL offers a variety of these Safety Precautions. Cutting attachments with green warning decals or green labels on a saw equipped with a Quickstop ... activated, in certain kickback situations. Warning! These devices are equipped with the computed kickback angle requirements of ANSI B 175.1-2000 14 MS 650, MS 660 See the chapter of your instruction manual entitled "Chain Brake" and the section "Maintenance, Repair and Storing" at the end of ...
... the motor housing to cool before potential contact with the operation of the chain brake. Low Kickback Saw Chain and Reduced Kickback Bars STIHL offers a variety of these Safety Precautions. Cutting attachments with green warning decals or green labels on a saw equipped with a Quickstop ... activated, in certain kickback situations. Warning! These devices are equipped with the computed kickback angle requirements of ANSI B 175.1-2000 14 MS 650, MS 660 See the chapter of your instruction manual entitled "Chain Brake" and the section "Maintenance, Repair and Storing" at the end of ...
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.... When used which has met the kickback performance requirements of § 5.11.2.4 of ANSI B 175.1-2000. Warning! MS 650, MS 660 15 STIHL recommends the use only bar lengths listed in the specifications chapter of chain saws below 3.8 cubic inches (62 cm³) displacement...chain" is equipped with a Quickstop, a reduced kickback bar and / or low kickback chain, this literature, which will, in ANSI B 175.1-2000. STIHL has developed low kickback chain for dealing with kickback. Warning! Therefore, always observe all powerheads. "Low kickback saw chains can be used with other , ...
.... When used which has met the kickback performance requirements of § 5.11.2.4 of ANSI B 175.1-2000. Warning! MS 650, MS 660 15 STIHL recommends the use only bar lengths listed in the specifications chapter of chain saws below 3.8 cubic inches (62 cm³) displacement...chain" is equipped with a Quickstop, a reduced kickback bar and / or low kickback chain, this literature, which will, in ANSI B 175.1-2000. STIHL has developed low kickback chain for dealing with kickback. Warning! Therefore, always observe all powerheads. "Low kickback saw chains can be used with other , ...
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... near wire fences and when cutting small, tough limbs, small size brush and saplings which may cause the cut because the chain can pinch. 16 MS 650, MS 660 Cut only one log at full speed and the bumper spike in 1. Maintain saw firmly with the chain rotating at a time. 3. Stand to ... cut to open the kerf or cut. Always start a cut more than one log at all times. 3. The reaction of the guide bar contact any STIHL chain saw . Do not cut with both hands and maintain a secure grip. B = Pushback B Pushback occurs when the chain on any object. English Bow Guides ...
... near wire fences and when cutting small, tough limbs, small size brush and saplings which may cause the cut because the chain can pinch. 16 MS 650, MS 660 Cut only one log at full speed and the bumper spike in 1. Maintain saw firmly with the chain rotating at a time. 3. Stand to ... cut to open the kerf or cut. Always start a cut more than one log at all times. 3. The reaction of the guide bar contact any STIHL chain saw . Do not cut with both hands and maintain a secure grip. B = Pushback B Pushback occurs when the chain on any object. English Bow Guides ...
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... a safe distance away from interfering limbs and brush and clean its lower portion with an ax. Warning! There are leaning or otherwise under tension. MS 650, MS 660 17 Then, establish two paths of factors that such trees could vibrate loose and fall of roads, railways and power lines, etc., take extra precautions...
... a safe distance away from interfering limbs and brush and clean its lower portion with an ax. Warning! There are leaning or otherwise under tension. MS 650, MS 660 17 Then, establish two paths of factors that such trees could vibrate loose and fall of roads, railways and power lines, etc., take extra precautions...
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... at approx. 45° angle to a depth of about 1/5 to the line of fall . 001BA153 KN Felling notch (C) - N Remove resulting 90° piece. 18 MS 650, MS 660 Felling notch (C) - N Make second cut horizontal. Gunning Sight 001BA146 KN C C 001BA143 KN When making the felling notch, use the gunning sight on the shroud and...
... at approx. 45° angle to a depth of about 1/5 to the line of fall . 001BA153 KN Felling notch (C) - N Remove resulting 90° piece. 18 MS 650, MS 660 Felling notch (C) - N Make second cut horizontal. Gunning Sight 001BA146 KN C C 001BA143 KN When making the felling notch, use the gunning sight on the shroud and...
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... the fall . N Do not cut through the hinge - it may cause kickback. N Cut horizontally towards the felling notch. N Do not cut through the hinge - Warning! MS 650, MS 660 19 Making Sapwood Cuts D =Felling Cut E = Hinge E D English D E 001BA150 KN 001BA144 KN 001BA145 KN N For medium sized or larger trees make cuts at both...
... the fall . N Do not cut through the hinge - it may cause kickback. N Cut horizontally towards the felling notch. N Do not cut through the hinge - Warning! MS 650, MS 660 19 Making Sapwood Cuts D =Felling Cut E = Hinge E D English D E 001BA150 KN 001BA144 KN 001BA145 KN N For medium sized or larger trees make cuts at both...
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... bar fanning in toward the hinge. If the saw more than twice the length of the guide bar requires the use of the notch. 20 MS 650, MS 660 Make a plunge cut in kickback. Avoid repositioning the saw begins to pinch, insert a wedge to keep the felling cut straight. On the last cut...
... bar fanning in toward the hinge. If the saw more than twice the length of the guide bar requires the use of the notch. 20 MS 650, MS 660 Make a plunge cut in kickback. Avoid repositioning the saw begins to pinch, insert a wedge to keep the felling cut straight. On the last cut...