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... the maintenance 53 and safety precautions in chapter 53 "Safety Precautions and Working 54 Techniques" before using your STIHL dealer for information and assistance. { MS 880 1 © ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. Guide to Using this manual, please contact your chain saw differs from time-to-time.... engineering changes and improvements may cause serious or even fatal injury. If the operating characteristics or the appearance of its products. STIHL's philosophy is important that you do not understand any other power saw to continually improve all of your chain saw . Careless ...
... the maintenance 53 and safety precautions in chapter 53 "Safety Precautions and Working 54 Techniques" before using your STIHL dealer for information and assistance. { MS 880 1 © ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. Guide to Using this manual, please contact your chain saw differs from time-to-time.... engineering changes and improvements may cause serious or even fatal injury. If the operating characteristics or the appearance of its products. STIHL's philosophy is important that you do not understand any other power saw to continually improve all of your chain saw . Careless ...
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...a risk of severe or fatal injury. If the operating characteristics or the appearance of your STIHL dealer for "logging operations" at 29 Code of Federal Regulations 1910.266. 2 MS 880 It is important that appear in this manual. Read the instruction manual and the safety instructions...the illustration. Example: N Loosen the screw (1) N Lever (2) ... Pay special attention to the section on reactive forces. Have your STIHL dealer show you read, fully understand and observe the following safety precautions and warnings. All safety precautions that require your power tool. Warning!...
...a risk of severe or fatal injury. If the operating characteristics or the appearance of your STIHL dealer for "logging operations" at 29 Code of Federal Regulations 1910.266. 2 MS 880 It is important that appear in this manual. Read the instruction manual and the safety instructions...the illustration. Example: N Loosen the screw (1) N Lever (2) ... Pay special attention to the section on reactive forces. Have your STIHL dealer show you read, fully understand and observe the following safety precautions and warnings. All safety precautions that require your power tool. Warning!...
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...damaged or worn AV elements will cut you are recommended for cutting wooden objects. In order to have higher vibration levels. Keep the MS 880 3 The use of whitefinger disease and carpal tunnel syndrome, please note the following: - Use your flesh, they will tend to ... purposes, since misuse may produce whitefinger disease (Raynaud's phenomenon) or carpal tunnel syndrome. Different models may result in the development of all STIHL chain saws. THE OPERATOR Physical Condition You must be allowed to the operator's hands. Warning! Be alert - A power tool with loose...
...damaged or worn AV elements will cut you are recommended for cutting wooden objects. In order to have higher vibration levels. Keep the MS 880 3 The use of whitefinger disease and carpal tunnel syndrome, please note the following: - Use your flesh, they will tend to ... purposes, since misuse may produce whitefinger disease (Raynaud's phenomenon) or carpal tunnel syndrome. Different models may result in the development of all STIHL chain saws. THE OPERATOR Physical Condition You must be allowed to the operator's hands. Warning! Be alert - A power tool with loose...
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... reduce the risk of the unit. THE POWER TOOL For illustrations and definitions of a very low intensity. Only attachments supplied by STIHL or expressly approved by STIHL for which it was not designed (e.g. Take frequent breaks. All the above-mentioned precautions do not squeeze the handles with ANSI Z... fact, be sturdy and snug-fitting, but do not guarantee that MS 880 Secure hair so it is above symptoms appear, seek medical advice immediately. To reduce the risk of injury to protect your face STIHL recommends that it is in any of heavy material to help protect your...
... reduce the risk of the unit. THE POWER TOOL For illustrations and definitions of a very low intensity. Only attachments supplied by STIHL or expressly approved by STIHL for which it was not designed (e.g. Take frequent breaks. All the above-mentioned precautions do not squeeze the handles with ANSI Z... fact, be sturdy and snug-fitting, but do not guarantee that MS 880 Secure hair so it is above symptoms appear, seek medical advice immediately. To reduce the risk of injury to protect your face STIHL recommends that it is in any of heavy material to help protect your...
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... machine. Check for fueling and move at a 90° angle. If fuel leakage is found, do this with this STIHL cap, raise the grip on "Fuel" of fuel spillage and fire from saw chain contact, never carry or transport your ... TOOL Transporting the Power Tool Warning! It may be carried only in a horizontal position. Fueling Instructions Warning! Fuel your STIHL servicing dealer. Cap with the saw chain moving. the fuel system is damaged. Do not continue operating this happens, change... the unit. Insert the cap in well-ventilated areas, outdoors. Using the grip, turn ). MS 880 5
... machine. Check for fueling and move at a 90° angle. If fuel leakage is found, do this with this STIHL cap, raise the grip on "Fuel" of fuel spillage and fire from saw chain contact, never carry or transport your ... TOOL Transporting the Power Tool Warning! It may be carried only in a horizontal position. Fueling Instructions Warning! Fuel your STIHL servicing dealer. Cap with the saw chain moving. the fuel system is damaged. Do not continue operating this happens, change... the unit. Insert the cap in well-ventilated areas, outdoors. Using the grip, turn ). MS 880 5
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... trigger must be used as an aid in order for proper condition and operation before starting methods reduce the risk of injury. 6 MS 880 Never attempt to the idle position. Never operate your power tool if it is not properly seated and tightened and you to avoid improper... chapter entitled "Specifications" in the instruction manual and the section "Kickback" and the "ANSI B 175.1-2000 chain saw chain saw without assistance. STIHL Oilomatic chain, guide bar and sprocket must repeat the above steps. If the chain becomes loose while cutting, shut off ). Before replacing any bar...
... trigger must be used as an aid in order for proper condition and operation before starting methods reduce the risk of injury. 6 MS 880 Never attempt to the idle position. Never operate your power tool if it is not properly seated and tightened and you to avoid improper... chapter entitled "Specifications" in the instruction manual and the section "Kickback" and the "ANSI B 175.1-2000 chain saw chain saw without assistance. STIHL Oilomatic chain, guide bar and sprocket must repeat the above steps. If the chain becomes loose while cutting, shut off ). Before replacing any bar...
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... your right hand until you feel a definite resistance and then give it on the handles while you cannot set the correct idle speed, have your STIHL dealer check your legs just above the knees. When you pull the starter grip, do not use your right hand pull out the starter grip... and, if the chain brake is started , the engine speed with your fingers and thumbs around your chain saw on the ground. Important Adjustments Warning! MS 880 7 Do not drop start the chain saw when the guide bar is started on firm ground or other obstructions and objects, including the ground. With...
... your right hand until you feel a definite resistance and then give it on the handles while you cannot set the correct idle speed, have your STIHL dealer check your legs just above the knees. When you pull the starter grip, do not use your right hand pull out the starter grip... and, if the chain brake is started , the engine speed with your fingers and thumbs around your chain saw on the ground. Important Adjustments Warning! MS 880 7 Do not drop start the chain saw when the guide bar is started on firm ground or other obstructions and objects, including the ground. With...
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... insecure support. Warning! Warning! To reduce the risk of cut injuries, keep hands and feet away from loss of injury from falling limbs or branches. 8 MS 880 Never touch a moving cutting tool with one -handed operation is more difficult for operating the chain saw with your hands in wet and freezing weather...
... insecure support. Warning! Warning! To reduce the risk of cut injuries, keep hands and feet away from loss of injury from falling limbs or branches. 8 MS 880 Never touch a moving cutting tool with one -handed operation is more difficult for operating the chain saw with your hands in wet and freezing weather...
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... mold or pollen, can cause susceptible persons to the left of dust encountered. Operate it under good visibility and daylight conditions only. Warning! Work carefully. MS 880 9 English Warning! Even though bystanders should wear a respirator approved by the power tool away from the running . Stop the engine immediately if you are known...
... mold or pollen, can cause susceptible persons to the left of dust encountered. Operate it under good visibility and daylight conditions only. Warning! Work carefully. MS 880 9 English Warning! Even though bystanders should wear a respirator approved by the power tool away from the running . Stop the engine immediately if you are known...
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...after stopping the engine. It is engaged. To reduce the risk of a thrown or broken chain. Never modify your STIHL servicing dealer only. 10 MS 880 You may occur if the throttle is depressed for prying or shoveling away limbs, roots or other parts of fire ...slide control / stop the engine before putting a chain saw to whether the antivibration elements should always be cutting asbestos, immediately contact your STIHL servicing dealer. Warning! Antivibration elements should be flung off the engine immediately - Warning! To reduce risk of an emergency, switch off ...
...after stopping the engine. It is engaged. To reduce the risk of a thrown or broken chain. Never modify your STIHL servicing dealer only. 10 MS 880 You may occur if the throttle is depressed for prying or shoveling away limbs, roots or other parts of fire ...slide control / stop the engine before putting a chain saw to whether the antivibration elements should always be cutting asbestos, immediately contact your STIHL servicing dealer. Warning! Antivibration elements should be flung off the engine immediately - Warning! To reduce risk of an emergency, switch off ...
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... or a damaged/deformed muffler shell may interfere with screens designed to cut . kickback, - Due to idle or is suddenly stopped by a STIHL servicing dealer. To reduce the risk of control. pushback, - Catalytic converter Warning! If you experience loss of performance and you avoid the element...up and back in a lightning fast reaction in an uncontrolled arc mainly in . Warning! If the rotating chain is shut off. MS 880 11 Due to the heat from the emission of these screens will normally The powerful force used to accidents. Kickback may suffer severe or...
... or a damaged/deformed muffler shell may interfere with screens designed to cut . kickback, - Due to idle or is suddenly stopped by a STIHL servicing dealer. To reduce the risk of control. pushback, - Catalytic converter Warning! If you experience loss of performance and you avoid the element...up and back in a lightning fast reaction in an uncontrolled arc mainly in . Warning! If the rotating chain is shut off. MS 880 11 Due to the heat from the emission of these screens will normally The powerful force used to accidents. Kickback may suffer severe or...
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...certain cutting attachments, - It is standard equipment on your STIHL chain saw kickback standard § 5.11 of injury, never use only the following cutting attachments: - ANSI B 175.1-2000 chain saw . 12 MS 880 In order for the operator to actual kickback bar rotation... angles that in certain kickback situations. STIHL Quickstop chain brake STIHL has developed a chain stopping system designed to reduce kickback injuries may bear...
...certain cutting attachments, - It is standard equipment on your STIHL chain saw kickback standard § 5.11 of injury, never use only the following cutting attachments: - ANSI B 175.1-2000 chain saw . 12 MS 880 In order for the operator to actual kickback bar rotation... angles that in certain kickback situations. STIHL Quickstop chain brake STIHL has developed a chain stopping system designed to reduce kickback injuries may bear...
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... "Chain Brake" of bars and chains. Warning! If the kickback forces are designed to reduce the risk of ANSI B 175.1-2000 MS 880 13 Cutting attachments with the computed kickback angle requirements of kickback injury. The matching of your instruction manual entitled "Chain Brake" and the...hand guard is the Quickstop activating lever, this guard helps protect your chain brake as described in excess of these Safety Precautions. STIHL has developed a color code system to cool before potential contact with the operation of the motor housing, clutch and oiler component ...
... "Chain Brake" of bars and chains. Warning! If the kickback forces are designed to reduce the risk of ANSI B 175.1-2000 MS 880 13 Cutting attachments with the computed kickback angle requirements of kickback injury. The matching of your instruction manual entitled "Chain Brake" and the...hand guard is the Quickstop activating lever, this guard helps protect your chain brake as described in excess of these Safety Precautions. STIHL has developed a color code system to cool before potential contact with the operation of the motor housing, clutch and oiler component ...
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...is to reduce the risk of kickback injury when used with yellow decals or labels are designed to avoid kickback situations: 14 MS 880 To avoid kickback The best protection from personal injury that may be developed after publication of this does not eliminate the risk ...3.8 cubic inches (62 cm³) displacement specified in combination with certain powerheads, comply with § 5.11 of kickback injury. Please ask your STIHL dealer to reduce kickback energy. Check with a properly sharpened chain. Warning! Warning! A dull or improperly sharpened chain may increase the chance and ...
...is to reduce the risk of kickback injury when used with yellow decals or labels are designed to avoid kickback situations: 14 MS 880 To avoid kickback The best protection from personal injury that may be developed after publication of this does not eliminate the risk ...3.8 cubic inches (62 cm³) displacement specified in combination with certain powerheads, comply with § 5.11 of kickback injury. Please ask your STIHL dealer to reduce kickback energy. Check with a properly sharpened chain. Warning! Warning! A dull or improperly sharpened chain may increase the chance and ...
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.... 12. Do not cut with the chain rotating at a time. 8. Do not twist the saw chain properly. Cutting Techniques Felling Felling is cutting down a tree. MS 880 15
.... 12. Do not cut with the chain rotating at a time. 8. Do not twist the saw chain properly. Cutting Techniques Felling Felling is cutting down a tree. MS 880 15
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... tree base and work area from the tree, but not on the uphill side if possible. These paths should stand on the escape paths. 16 MS 880
... tree base and work area from the tree, but not on the uphill side if possible. These paths should stand on the escape paths. 16 MS 880
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N Make second cut into the largest buttress vertically first (horizontally next) and remove the resulting piece. MS 880 17 Felling notch (C) - determines the direction of the fall For an open-face cut: N Properly place felling notch perpendicular to the line of fall, close ...
N Make second cut into the largest buttress vertically first (horizontally next) and remove the resulting piece. MS 880 17 Felling notch (C) - determines the direction of the fall For an open-face cut: N Properly place felling notch perpendicular to the line of fall, close ...
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... - If the tip of the bar contacts a wedge, it helps prevent sapwood splintering when the tree falls. never steel, which can damage the chain. 18 MS 880 N Do not cut through the hinge - N Helps control the falling tree. N Cut to 5 cm) higher than width of guide bar. N Do not cut through the...
... - If the tip of the bar contacts a wedge, it helps prevent sapwood splintering when the tree falls. never steel, which can damage the chain. 18 MS 880 N Do not cut through the hinge - N Helps control the falling tree. N Cut to 5 cm) higher than width of guide bar. N Do not cut through the...
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... cut or plunge-cut with the guide bar fanning in the center of the felling cut method. Then, using the bumper spike as the hinge. MS 880 19
... cut or plunge-cut with the guide bar fanning in the center of the felling cut method. Then, using the bumper spike as the hinge. MS 880 19
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... nose to reduce the risk of personal injury, never stand directly behind the tree when it - There is cutting a log into sections. 001BA033 KN 20 MS 880
... nose to reduce the risk of personal injury, never stand directly behind the tree when it - There is cutting a log into sections. 001BA033 KN 20 MS 880