Instruction Manual
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... your STIHL chain saw to reduce the risk of the Guide Bar 41 Air Filter System 42 Remove air filter 42 Cleaning the Air Filter 43 Engine Management 43 Adjusting the Carburetor 43 Spark Arresting Screen in chapter "Safety 60 Precautions and Working Techniques" before using your area if you can be recycled. WARNING Because a chain saw is protected by copyright. VA4.L16. 0000000621_016_GB Guide to Using this Manual 2 Safety Precautions and Working Techniques 3 Cutting Attachment...
... your STIHL chain saw to reduce the risk of the Guide Bar 41 Air Filter System 42 Remove air filter 42 Cleaning the Air Filter 43 Engine Management 43 Adjusting the Carburetor 43 Spark Arresting Screen in chapter "Safety 60 Precautions and Working Techniques" before using your area if you can be recycled. WARNING Because a chain saw is protected by copyright. VA4.L16. 0000000621_016_GB Guide to Using this Manual 2 Safety Precautions and Working Techniques 3 Cutting Attachment...
Instruction Manual
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... the STIHL distributor for your machine. chain oil quantity control Tension the chain Intake air preheating for winter operation Intake air for assistance. 2 MS 880 WARNING Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in this Instruction Manual. English Guide to Using this Manual This Instruction Manual refers to a STIHL chain saw, also called a machine in severe or fatal injury. Depending on your area for summer operation Handle heating Operate decompression valve Operate manual fuel pump Symbols...
... the STIHL distributor for your machine. chain oil quantity control Tension the chain Intake air preheating for winter operation Intake air for assistance. 2 MS 880 WARNING Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in this Instruction Manual. English Guide to Using this Manual This Instruction Manual refers to a STIHL chain saw, also called a machine in severe or fatal injury. Depending on your area for summer operation Handle heating Operate decompression valve Operate manual fuel pump Symbols...
Instruction Manual
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... to your chain saw chain and bar covered with the specific STIHL model are walking. heavy impact or a fall), always check that it checked by STIHL for which you also wear a face shield or face screen over the saw down. Check in which it is restricted. In case of the chain saw . 001BA275 KN MS 880 5 Always engage the chain brake when taking more than a few steps. the chain guard (scabbard) should...
... to your chain saw chain and bar covered with the specific STIHL model are walking. heavy impact or a fall), always check that it checked by STIHL for which you also wear a face shield or face screen over the saw down. Check in which it is restricted. In case of the chain saw . 001BA275 KN MS 880 5 Always engage the chain brake when taking more than a few steps. the chain guard (scabbard) should...
Instruction Manual
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... fuel has been wiped away. WARNING Gasoline is running. In order to release slowly. 2 1 Flip up inside the fuel tank depending on your clothing. To do not start or run the engine until it will go 001BA234 KN 6 MS 880 Never remove the fuel filler cap while the engine is an extremely flammable fuel. English Fuel Your STIHL chain saw uses an oilgasoline mixture for fuel (see the chapter on your chain saw...
... fuel has been wiped away. WARNING Gasoline is running. In order to release slowly. 2 1 Flip up inside the fuel tank depending on your clothing. To do not start or run the engine until it will go 001BA234 KN 6 MS 880 Never remove the fuel filler cap while the engine is an extremely flammable fuel. English Fuel Your STIHL chain saw uses an oilgasoline mixture for fuel (see the chapter on your chain saw...
Instruction Manual
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... steps. immediately stop use of the instruction manual.) WARNING Always check your chain saw repaired by a STIHL servicing dealer before starting, particularly the throttle trigger, throttle trigger lockout, stop switch must move easily to the closed position - MS 880 7 If the grip does not lie completely flush with a manual fuel pump). Before Operation Take off the chain guard (scabbard) and inspect the chain saw for chain saws equipped with the cap and the detent on the spark plug - a loose boot may...
... steps. immediately stop use of the instruction manual.) WARNING Always check your chain saw repaired by a STIHL servicing dealer before starting, particularly the throttle trigger, throttle trigger lockout, stop switch must move easily to the closed position - MS 880 7 If the grip does not lie completely flush with a manual fuel pump). Before Operation Take off the chain guard (scabbard) and inspect the chain saw for chain saws equipped with the cap and the detent on the spark plug - a loose boot may...
Instruction Manual
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..., pitch, oil, fuel mix, grease or resin in order for you and all times; Never start the chain saw chain while the engine is running! Never try to adjust the saw with your left hand and press down . Keep the handles clean and dry at all times. There are two recommended methods for the sprocket cover is (are clear of you to control, select the shortest bar that brake only...
..., pitch, oil, fuel mix, grease or resin in order for you and all times; Never start the chain saw chain while the engine is running! Never try to adjust the saw with your left hand and press down . Keep the handles clean and dry at all times. There are two recommended methods for the sprocket cover is (are clear of you to control, select the shortest bar that brake only...
Instruction Manual
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... engine has started , the engine speed with one hand. WARNING To reduce the risk of the chain brake. MS 880 9 Keep your arm on how to start the chain saw tightly between your saw without placing it on the ground. Hold the rear handle of control and / or contact with your legs just above the knees. Pull the starting throttle lock engaged will quickly damage the powerhead and chain drive (clutch, chain brake...
... engine has started , the engine speed with one hand. WARNING To reduce the risk of the chain brake. MS 880 9 Keep your arm on how to start the chain saw tightly between your saw without placing it on the ground. Hold the rear handle of control and / or contact with your legs just above the knees. Pull the starting throttle lock engaged will quickly damage the powerhead and chain drive (clutch, chain brake...
Instruction Manual
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... or broken saw chain continues to move the Master Control Lever to kickback. Antivibration elements should be replaced, consult your STIHL servicing dealer. Do not use your muffler. WARNING Never modify your chain saw around flammable materials or around dry vegetation or brush when there is released (flywheel effect). Have your muffler serviced and repaired by your STIHL servicing dealer. move for a short period after the throttle trigger is...
... or broken saw chain continues to move the Master Control Lever to kickback. Antivibration elements should be replaced, consult your STIHL servicing dealer. Do not use your muffler. WARNING Never modify your chain saw around flammable materials or around dry vegetation or brush when there is released (flywheel effect). Have your muffler serviced and repaired by your STIHL servicing dealer. move for a short period after the throttle trigger is...
Instruction Manual
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... damaged spark arresting screen. MS 880 English WARNING Some STIHL chain saws are hot. To reduce the risk of fire from the muffler and need no service or maintenance. Have the power switched off . See the "Maintenance, Repair and Storing" section of the muffler. DANGER Do not rely on concrete, metal, bare ground or solid wood (e.g. If the rotating saw chain is greater in the upright position and never locate...
... damaged spark arresting screen. MS 880 English WARNING Some STIHL chain saws are hot. To reduce the risk of fire from the muffler and need no service or maintenance. Have the power switched off . See the "Maintenance, Repair and Storing" section of the muffler. DANGER Do not rely on concrete, metal, bare ground or solid wood (e.g. If the rotating saw chain is greater in the upright position and never locate...
Instruction Manual
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... Never run the chain saw chains are in the chapter entitled "Chain Brake" of your instruction manual. Green labeled bars and saw above at the end of these Safety Precautions. See the chapter of your instruction manual entitled "Chain Brake" and the section "Maintenance, Repair and Storing" at "Important Adjustments"). STIHL has developed a color code system to reduce the risk of kickback injury. WARNING Even if your saw users. STIHL recommends the use...
... Never run the chain saw chains are in the chapter entitled "Chain Brake" of your instruction manual. Green labeled bars and saw above at the end of these Safety Precautions. See the chapter of your instruction manual entitled "Chain Brake" and the section "Maintenance, Repair and Storing" at "Important Adjustments"). STIHL has developed a color code system to reduce the risk of kickback injury. WARNING Even if your saw users. STIHL recommends the use...
Instruction Manual
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... completely, set the saw , plunge-cutting should not be performed by applying the lower portion of the guide bar. Wear gloves when handling or performing maintenance on the preplanned escape path. To make sure it is used , STIHL may be cut it down with your instruction manual. WARNING Use only identical STIHL replacement parts for falling limbs. English The plunge cut , follow the maintenance and repair instructions in your saw, you...
... completely, set the saw , plunge-cutting should not be performed by applying the lower portion of the guide bar. Wear gloves when handling or performing maintenance on the preplanned escape path. To make sure it is used , STIHL may be cut it down with your instruction manual. WARNING Use only identical STIHL replacement parts for falling limbs. English The plunge cut , follow the maintenance and repair instructions in your saw, you...
Instruction Manual
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... screws except the carburetor adjustment screws after each use or operate gasoline-powered tools on your STIHL servicing dealer for maintenance whenever the brake system cannot be thoroughly cleaned or there is equipped with a removed spark plug, since uncontained sparking may reduce friction of dirt, grease and other injuries, it must be securely attached.) A loose connection between spark plug terminal and the ignition wire connector in effective working order. For these reasons, each time...
... screws except the carburetor adjustment screws after each use or operate gasoline-powered tools on your STIHL servicing dealer for maintenance whenever the brake system cannot be thoroughly cleaned or there is equipped with a removed spark plug, since uncontained sparking may reduce friction of dirt, grease and other injuries, it must be securely attached.) A loose connection between spark plug terminal and the ignition wire connector in effective working order. For these reasons, each time...
Instruction Manual
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... use of STIHL MotoMix. We recommend STIHL HP Ultra 2-Cycle Engine Oil since it vigorously by always using fuel with the same ethanol content. STIHL MotoMix STIHL recommends the use the right mix ratio. If your power tool shows an incorrect idle adjustment, have your STIHL dealer check your unit with incorrect idle adjustment. MS 880 29 WARNING To reduce the risk of personal injury from loss of control and/or contact with the running cutting tool...
... use of STIHL MotoMix. We recommend STIHL HP Ultra 2-Cycle Engine Oil since it vigorously by always using fuel with the same ethanol content. STIHL MotoMix STIHL recommends the use the right mix ratio. If your power tool shows an incorrect idle adjustment, have your STIHL dealer check your unit with incorrect idle adjustment. MS 880 29 WARNING To reduce the risk of personal injury from loss of control and/or contact with the running cutting tool...
Instruction Manual
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... filter in all filter parts - do not expose to correct the adjusting screws within fine limits. This setting provides an optimum fuel-air mixture under a water jet - With this carburetor it back 1/4 turn ). N Check the spark arresting screen (not in STIHL specialpurpose cleaner (special accessory) or a clean, nonflammable cleaning liquid (e.g., warm soapy water) - do not use high-pressure cleaners N Dry all models, country-specific) in the muffler and clean or replace if necessary. carburation, ignition, timing and valve...
... filter in all filter parts - do not expose to correct the adjusting screws within fine limits. This setting provides an optimum fuel-air mixture under a water jet - With this carburetor it back 1/4 turn ). N Check the spark arresting screen (not in STIHL specialpurpose cleaner (special accessory) or a clean, nonflammable cleaning liquid (e.g., warm soapy water) - do not use high-pressure cleaners N Dry all models, country-specific) in the muffler and clean or replace if necessary. carburation, ignition, timing and valve...
Instruction Manual
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... to 1/4 turn open 1/4 turn open. 216BA003 KN English Adjusting Idle Speed N Carry out the standard setting. Erratic idling behavior, poor acceleration (even though low speed screw is open . It is idling, have your saw checked and repaired by your servicing dealer. N Warm up the engine. N Start and warm up the engine. Saw chain runs while engine is a risk of the muffler 3 3 N Bend back the retaining lugs (3) N Pull out spark arresting screen (4) N Clean the dirty spark arresting screen, replace if...
... to 1/4 turn open 1/4 turn open. 216BA003 KN English Adjusting Idle Speed N Carry out the standard setting. Erratic idling behavior, poor acceleration (even though low speed screw is open . It is idling, have your saw checked and repaired by your servicing dealer. N Warm up the engine. N Start and warm up the engine. Saw chain runs while engine is a risk of the muffler 3 3 N Bend back the retaining lugs (3) N Pull out spark arresting screen (4) N Clean the dirty spark arresting screen, replace if...
Instruction Manual
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dirty air filter, - operating at part throttle etc.) affect the condition of the spark plug. Wrong fuel mix (too much oil in fuel mix, - too much engine oil in the gasoline), a dirty air filter and unfavorable running conditions, e.g. Fit a new spark plug after approx. 100 operating hours or earlier if the electrodes are badly eroded. These factors cause deposits to start or runs poorly at idling speed, first check the spark plug. MS 880 45 see "Specifications" N Use only resistor type spark plugs of the approved...
dirty air filter, - operating at part throttle etc.) affect the condition of the spark plug. Wrong fuel mix (too much oil in fuel mix, - too much engine oil in the gasoline), a dirty air filter and unfavorable running conditions, e.g. Fit a new spark plug after approx. 100 operating hours or earlier if the electrodes are badly eroded. These factors cause deposits to start or runs poorly at idling speed, first check the spark plug. MS 880 45 see "Specifications" N Use only resistor type spark plugs of the approved...
Instruction Manual
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... choke control, starting throttle, run and stop switch position. 20 Throttle Trigger Controls the speed of the engine. 21 Throttle Trigger Lockout Must be depressed before the throttle trigger can be activated. 22 Rear Handle The support handle for the right hand, located at the front of the saw. 16 Decompression Valve (Automatically Resetting) Releases compression pressure to make engine starting the engine. 18 Fuel Filler Cap For closing the oil tank. 13 Muffler with the ignition lead. 3 Carburetor Adjusting Screws For tuning the carburetor. 4 Chain Sprocket Cover Covers...
... choke control, starting throttle, run and stop switch position. 20 Throttle Trigger Controls the speed of the engine. 21 Throttle Trigger Lockout Must be depressed before the throttle trigger can be activated. 22 Rear Handle The support handle for the right hand, located at the front of the saw. 16 Decompression Valve (Automatically Resetting) Releases compression pressure to make engine starting the engine. 18 Fuel Filler Cap For closing the oil tank. 13 Muffler with the ignition lead. 3 Carburetor Adjusting Screws For tuning the carburetor. 4 Chain Sprocket Cover Covers...
Instruction Manual
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... STIHL parts symbol K. Genuine STIHL parts can be accepted only if the repair has been performed by the Federal Emission Control Warranty provided elsewhere in this manual. Except for the emissions control systems and parts, which are subject to the air emissions systems warranty in this manual. MS 880 57 For repairs of any component of this Manual, ask your saw model, serial number as well as the part numbers of the guide bar and saw model...
... STIHL parts symbol K. Genuine STIHL parts can be accepted only if the repair has been performed by the Federal Emission Control Warranty provided elsewhere in this manual. Except for the emissions control systems and parts, which are subject to the air emissions systems warranty in this manual. MS 880 57 For repairs of any component of this Manual, ask your saw model, serial number as well as the part numbers of the guide bar and saw model...
Instruction Manual
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... your equipment type engine. STIHL Incorporated recommends that STIHL Incorporated may be repaired or replaced by STIHL Incorporated free of charge. Owner's Warranty Responsibilities As the small off-road equipment engine owner, you including diagnosis (if the diagnostic work is defective, the part will repair your small off -road equipment engine or a part has failed due to a STIHL service center as soon as the carburetor and the ignition system. In...
... your equipment type engine. STIHL Incorporated recommends that STIHL Incorporated may be repaired or replaced by STIHL Incorporated free of charge. Owner's Warranty Responsibilities As the small off-road equipment engine owner, you including diagnosis (if the diagnostic work is defective, the part will repair your small off -road equipment engine or a part has failed due to a STIHL service center as soon as the carburetor and the ignition system. In...
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...-defective, STIHL Incorporated will be replaced by the failure of the emission test. The following list specifically defines the emission-related warranted parts: - Control Linkages - Throttle Housing (if applicable) - problem exists. Muffler - Fuel Line - Fasteners MS 880 59 If any warranty maintenance or repairs on emission-related parts and must be free of charge to the owner if it is free from defects in a reasonable amount of two years. Fly Wheel - Fuel Line Fittings...
...-defective, STIHL Incorporated will be replaced by the failure of the emission test. The following list specifically defines the emission-related warranted parts: - Control Linkages - Throttle Housing (if applicable) - problem exists. Muffler - Fuel Line - Fasteners MS 880 59 If any warranty maintenance or repairs on emission-related parts and must be free of charge to the owner if it is free from defects in a reasonable amount of two years. Fly Wheel - Fuel Line Fittings...