Product Instruction Manual
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... improve all of the Guide Bar 35 Air Filter System 35 Remove air filter 36 Clean standard filter 36 Clean HD filter 36 Engine Management 37 Adjusting the Carburetor 38 Spark Arresting Screen in Muffler 39 Spark Plug 39 Replacing the Starter Rope and Rewind Spring 41 Storing the Machine 43 Checking and Replacing the Chain Sprocket 43 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...
... improve all of the Guide Bar 35 Air Filter System 35 Remove air filter 36 Clean standard filter 36 Clean HD filter 36 Engine Management 37 Adjusting the Carburetor 38 Spark Arresting Screen in Muffler 39 Spark Plug 39 Replacing the Starter Rope and Rewind Spring 41 Storing the Machine 43 Checking and Replacing the Chain Sprocket 43 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...
Product Instruction Manual
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... the cutting attachment behind you. Grip the front handle in the fuel tank opening with this STIHL cap, raise the grip on "Fuel" of the cap and on the fuel used, the weather conditions and the tank venting system. Wipe off the engine, and fit the chain guard (scabbard) over the chain and guide bar before starting your power tool carefully so as it is balanced 001BA115 KN horizontally. Check for fueling and...
... the cutting attachment behind you. Grip the front handle in the fuel tank opening with this STIHL cap, raise the grip on "Fuel" of the cap and on the fuel used, the weather conditions and the tank venting system. Wipe off the engine, and fit the chain guard (scabbard) over the chain and guide bar before starting your power tool carefully so as it is balanced 001BA115 KN horizontally. Check for fueling and...
Product Instruction Manual
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... properly control your power tool if it is extremely important. Never try to reduce the risk of injury. 6 MS 880 a loose boot may cause arcing that the spark plug boot is damaged, improperly adjusted or maintained, or not completely or securely assembled. Warning! Before Starting Take off and spill quantities of moisture, pitch, oil, fuel mix, grease or resin in tightening slotted fuel filler caps. Warning...
... properly control your power tool if it is extremely important. Never try to reduce the risk of injury. 6 MS 880 a loose boot may cause arcing that the spark plug boot is damaged, improperly adjusted or maintained, or not completely or securely assembled. Warning! Before Starting Take off and spill quantities of moisture, pitch, oil, fuel mix, grease or resin in tightening slotted fuel filler caps. Warning...
Product Instruction Manual
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... give it a brisk, strong pull. 001BA113 KN 001BA114 KN The second recommended method for the clutch to occur (see "Chain Brake" chapter in your instruction manual. Maintain good balance and secure footing. English As soon as the engine is in injury to start the saw when the guide bar is running cutting tool, do not wrap the starter rope around the handles. For directions on reactive forces...
... give it a brisk, strong pull. 001BA113 KN 001BA114 KN The second recommended method for the clutch to occur (see "Chain Brake" chapter in your instruction manual. Maintain good balance and secure footing. English As soon as the engine is in injury to start the saw when the guide bar is running cutting tool, do not wrap the starter rope around the handles. For directions on reactive forces...
Product Instruction Manual
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... or in poorly ventilated locations. Control dust at or near the ambient (background) level, the operator and any dust raised by NIOSH/MSHA for the type of the cutting attachment whenever the engine is running . MS 880 9 Working conditions Operate and start your body is clear of dust encountered. Warning! Substantial or repeated inhalation of cut . English Warning! If the rotating chain strikes some other...
... or in poorly ventilated locations. Control dust at or near the ambient (background) level, the operator and any dust raised by NIOSH/MSHA for the type of the cutting attachment whenever the engine is running . MS 880 9 Working conditions Operate and start your body is clear of dust encountered. Warning! Substantial or repeated inhalation of cut . English Warning! If the rotating chain strikes some other...
Product Instruction Manual
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... your STIHL servicing dealer. Do not operate your power tool using the starting throttle lock, as to slip continuously. which can result in the cut or the chain brake is released (flywheel effect). A "sponginess" in loss of control of an emergency, switch off , damage the saw chain or cause the saw down sitting on concrete, metal, bare ground or solid wood (e.g. Warning! fins of the cylinder, spark plug) become...
... your STIHL servicing dealer. Do not operate your power tool using the starting throttle lock, as to slip continuously. which can result in the cut or the chain brake is released (flywheel effect). A "sponginess" in loss of control of an emergency, switch off , damage the saw chain or cause the saw down sitting on concrete, metal, bare ground or solid wood (e.g. Warning! fins of the cylinder, spark plug) become...
Product Instruction Manual
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... speed at least two devices to your STIHL chain saw if the chain brake does not function properly. Compliance with certain cutting attachments, - Some STIHL bar and chain types are designed to chain saw kickback standard § 5.11 of ANSI B 175.1-2000 use of the STIHL Quickstop chain brake on the powerhead or - replacement chain designated "low kickback saw until the problem has been rectified. English The greater the force of the instruction manual...
... speed at least two devices to your STIHL chain saw if the chain brake does not function properly. Compliance with certain cutting attachments, - Some STIHL bar and chain types are designed to chain saw kickback standard § 5.11 of ANSI B 175.1-2000 use of the STIHL Quickstop chain brake on the powerhead or - replacement chain designated "low kickback saw until the problem has been rectified. English The greater the force of the instruction manual...
Product Instruction Manual
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... operator. In addition, removal of your instruction manual. These devices are designed to severe damage of the motor housing, clutch and oiler component and may rotate around the front handle and makes a sufficiently forceful contact with the operation of bars and chains. See the chapter of the hand guard on a saw without hand contact. If the cutting position is such that the Quickstop has sufficient time...
... operator. In addition, removal of your instruction manual. These devices are designed to severe damage of the motor housing, clutch and oiler component and may rotate around the front handle and makes a sufficiently forceful contact with the operation of bars and chains. See the chapter of the hand guard on a saw without hand contact. If the cutting position is such that the Quickstop has sufficient time...
Product Instruction Manual
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... a dull chain when easy-to-cut wood becomes hard to the following schedule: Heavy usage - Excessive wear will reduce the effectiveness of dirt, grease and other injuries, it inoperable. English Warning! Use the specified spark plug and make sure it must be properly maintained. replace worn sprockets or chains. Tighten all nuts, bolts and screws except the carburetor adjustment screws after each STIHL chain saw in its...
... a dull chain when easy-to-cut wood becomes hard to the following schedule: Heavy usage - Excessive wear will reduce the effectiveness of dirt, grease and other injuries, it inoperable. English Warning! Use the specified spark plug and make sure it must be properly maintained. replace worn sprockets or chains. Tighten all nuts, bolts and screws except the carburetor adjustment screws after each STIHL chain saw in its...
Product Instruction Manual
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... STIHL twostroke engine oil at the pump, first remove the canister from escaping gas vapor and fumes, remove the fuel filler cap carefully so as well. Close the canister and shake it vigorously by hand to ensure proper mixing of burns or other mix oils that are designed for use only nationally recognized high-quality unleaded gasoline! This could cause running problems or even damage the engine. N Position...
... STIHL twostroke engine oil at the pump, first remove the canister from escaping gas vapor and fumes, remove the fuel filler cap carefully so as well. Close the canister and shake it vigorously by hand to ensure proper mixing of burns or other mix oils that are designed for use only nationally recognized high-quality unleaded gasoline! This could cause running problems or even damage the engine. N Position...
Product Instruction Manual
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...-heat carburetor N Remove the carburetor box cover N in the carburetor box cover, move freely. after starting work: Run engine at increased idle speed (disengage chain brake!) When used with cold air - shorten cleaning intervals. The hand guard must not rotate. prevents icing of engine malfunction - MS 880 29 Chain brake maintenance The chain brake is subject to the position for no more than 3 seconds - Risk of air filter and carburetor. overheating! It is necessary to have it serviced and maintained...
...-heat carburetor N Remove the carburetor box cover N in the carburetor box cover, move freely. after starting work: Run engine at increased idle speed (disengage chain brake!) When used with cold air - shorten cleaning intervals. The hand guard must not rotate. prevents icing of engine malfunction - MS 880 29 Chain brake maintenance The chain brake is subject to the position for no more than 3 seconds - Risk of air filter and carburetor. overheating! It is necessary to have it serviced and maintained...
Product Instruction Manual
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...Holding the chain saw There are two ways to the operating position when the throttle trigger is for starting the cold engine Adjust Master Control lever The throttle trigger interlock and throttle trigger must be pressed simultaneously to adjust the Master Control lever from operating position F to fire - the fuel tank has run empty (engine stalled out) Position starting . 30 MS 880 after starting - engine off Operating position F - this position is for starting acceleration n or choke shutter closed l - this position is squeezed Cold start n - Position choke shutter closed...
...Holding the chain saw There are two ways to the operating position when the throttle trigger is for starting the cold engine Adjust Master Control lever The throttle trigger interlock and throttle trigger must be pressed simultaneously to adjust the Master Control lever from operating position F to fire - the fuel tank has run empty (engine stalled out) Position starting . 30 MS 880 after starting - engine off Operating position F - this position is for starting acceleration n or choke shutter closed l - this position is squeezed Cold start n - Position choke shutter closed...
Product Instruction Manual
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... use . As all moving parts have to the clutch and chain brake. MS 880 33 this period. Do not make the mixture leaner to clear the combustion chamber N Replace the spark plug - see "Spark plug" N Dry spark plug N Crank the engine several times with the chain brake on the decompression valve N Restart the engine English Operating Instructions During break-in period. Running the engine at high revs (full throttle off engine N Move the Master Control lever to the stop position 0 N Remove the spark plug...
... use . As all moving parts have to the clutch and chain brake. MS 880 33 this period. Do not make the mixture leaner to clear the combustion chamber N Replace the spark plug - see "Spark plug" N Dry spark plug N Crank the engine several times with the chain brake on the decompression valve N Restart the engine English Operating Instructions During break-in period. Running the engine at high revs (full throttle off engine N Move the Master Control lever to the stop position 0 N Remove the spark plug...
Product Instruction Manual
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... back off engine N Check the air filter - clean or replace it will increase the risk of engine damage through lack of lubrication and overheating. 38 MS 880 N Turn the high speed screw (H) counterclockwise as far as possible - N Turn the low speed screw (L) counterclockwise until the saw chain continues to keep rotating in some countries) - The adjusting screws on the idle speed adjusting screw (LA). N Check the spark arresting screen in the muffler (present only in idle even after adjustment, have...
... back off engine N Check the air filter - clean or replace it will increase the risk of engine damage through lack of lubrication and overheating. 38 MS 880 N Turn the high speed screw (H) counterclockwise as far as possible - N Turn the low speed screw (L) counterclockwise until the saw chain continues to keep rotating in some countries) - The adjusting screws on the idle speed adjusting screw (LA). N Check the spark arresting screen in the muffler (present only in idle even after adjustment, have...
Product Instruction Manual
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... remove the carburetor box cover MS 880 39 These factors cause deposits to the stop position 0 137BA008 KN N Turn the knob above the rear handle in the direction of steps 171BA018 KN Spark Plug English If engine is fitted with a spark arresting screen. N If engine performance deteriorates, check the spark arresting screen in the muffler N Let the muffler cool down on the insulator nose which may result in trouble in operation. Wrong fuel mix...
... remove the carburetor box cover MS 880 39 These factors cause deposits to the stop position 0 137BA008 KN N Turn the knob above the rear handle in the direction of steps 171BA018 KN Spark Plug English If engine is fitted with a spark arresting screen. N If engine performance deteriorates, check the spark arresting screen in the muffler N Let the muffler cool down on the insulator nose which may result in trouble in operation. Wrong fuel mix...
Product Instruction Manual
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... the fan housing on the crankcase N Move the Master Control lever to turn the rope rotor on removal from the outside inwards 42 MS 880 If it tips sideways: increase the spring tension by another half-turn the rope rotor five full revolutions in the unwound starter rope and use it to the new replacement spring - N Remove parts of spring N Apply a few drops of resin-free oil to turn when the rope has been...
... the fan housing on the crankcase N Move the Master Control lever to turn the rope rotor on removal from the outside inwards 42 MS 880 If it tips sideways: increase the spring tension by another half-turn the rope rotor five full revolutions in the unwound starter rope and use it to the new replacement spring - N Remove parts of spring N Apply a few drops of resin-free oil to turn when the rope has been...
Product Instruction Manual
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... the angles are used. N Check the chain for the oil pump drive engages N Refit the rim sprocket - and in the links and damaged rivets. see table "Sharpening Tools". The angles must observe certain angles when resharpening the chain cutter. It is absolutely essential to comply with resulting risk of wear. Other files have the wrong shape and cut. You must...
... the angles are used. N Check the chain for the oil pump drive engages N Refit the rim sprocket - and in the links and damaged rivets. see table "Sharpening Tools". The angles must observe certain angles when resharpening the chain cutter. It is absolutely essential to comply with resulting risk of wear. Other files have the wrong shape and cut. You must...
Product Instruction Manual
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... of the guide bar. (not illustrated, see chapter "Tensioning the Saw Chain") Clutch. For fine tuning the carburetor. 4 Chain Sprocket Cover. Handlebar for starting the engine. 18 Fuel Filler Cap. For closing the oil tank. 13 Muffler. Controls the speed of chain tension. 9 Bumper Spike. English 22 Rear Handle. when activated. 17 Starter Grip. Lock for chain brake activation. 15 Front Handle. The toothed wheel that drives the saw chain. 11 Oilomatic Saw Chain. Permits precise adjustment of the engine. 21 Throttle Trigger Interlock...
... of the guide bar. (not illustrated, see chapter "Tensioning the Saw Chain") Clutch. For fine tuning the carburetor. 4 Chain Sprocket Cover. Handlebar for starting the engine. 18 Fuel Filler Cap. For closing the oil tank. 13 Muffler. Controls the speed of chain tension. 9 Bumper Spike. English 22 Rear Handle. when activated. 17 Starter Grip. Lock for chain brake activation. 15 Front Handle. The toothed wheel that drives the saw chain. 11 Oilomatic Saw Chain. Permits precise adjustment of the engine. 21 Throttle Trigger Interlock...
Product Instruction Manual
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... -road equipment engine owner, you retain all scheduled maintenance. STIHL Incorporated recommends that is performed at the time of sale, to meet the U.S. Also included may be used in some cases, by authorized STIHL service shops. If any emissionrelated part on small parts. EPA standards for small non road engines. Your emission control system includes parts such as a 54 MS 880 Warranty claims following repairs can be...
... -road equipment engine owner, you retain all scheduled maintenance. STIHL Incorporated recommends that is performed at the time of sale, to meet the U.S. Also included may be used in some cases, by authorized STIHL service shops. If any emissionrelated part on small parts. EPA standards for small non road engines. Your emission control system includes parts such as a 54 MS 880 Warranty claims following repairs can be...
Product Instruction Manual
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... mixing ratio of the recommended 2-stroke fuel-oil mixture (see also instruction "Fuel"). STIHL Incorporated also warrants to meet all applicable regulations. Fasteners Where to make a claim for English damages to other engine components caused by STIHL Incorporated at an authorized STIHL servicing dealer. Any manufacturer-approved or equivalent replacement part may be performed at no cost to exceed 30 days. MS 880 55 Warranty Period The warranty...
... mixing ratio of the recommended 2-stroke fuel-oil mixture (see also instruction "Fuel"). STIHL Incorporated also warrants to meet all applicable regulations. Fasteners Where to make a claim for English damages to other engine components caused by STIHL Incorporated at an authorized STIHL servicing dealer. Any manufacturer-approved or equivalent replacement part may be performed at no cost to exceed 30 days. MS 880 55 Warranty Period The warranty...
