Product Instruction Manual
Page 3
... 34 Taking Care of its products. Careless or improper use may be made from your STIHL dealer or the STIHL 56 distributor for information and assistance. { MS 880 1 © ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. STIHL's philosophy is to -time. For further information you can be observed as with any ...of the instructions in this manual, please contact your STIHL dealer for your area if you read and understand and ...
... 34 Taking Care of its products. Careless or improper use may be made from your STIHL dealer or the STIHL 56 distributor for information and assistance. { MS 880 1 © ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. STIHL's philosophy is to -time. For further information you can be observed as with any ...of the instructions in this manual, please contact your STIHL dealer for your area if you read and understand and ...
Product Instruction Manual
Page 4
...marked with an axe or a hand saw also apply to the operation of Federal Regulations 1910.266. 2 MS 880 Warning! Pay special attention to time. All safety precautions that require your STIHL dealer for "logging operations" at 29 Code of chain saws. Example: N Loosen the screw (1) N ...products. English Guide to Using this Manual Pictograms All the pictograms attached to the machine are supported by illustrations. Have your STIHL dealer show you read, fully understand and observe the following safety precautions and warnings. Caution! If the operating characteristics or ...
...marked with an axe or a hand saw also apply to the operation of Federal Regulations 1910.266. 2 MS 880 Warning! Pay special attention to time. All safety precautions that require your STIHL dealer for "logging operations" at 29 Code of chain saws. Example: N Loosen the screw (1) N ...products. English Guide to Using this Manual Pictograms All the pictograms attached to the machine are supported by illustrations. Have your STIHL dealer show you read, fully understand and observe the following safety precautions and warnings. Caution! If the operating characteristics or ...
Product Instruction Manual
Page 5
...hazardous.The saw 3 the use (e.g. See the appropriate section of your model. Most STIHL power tools are fatigued. Wear gloves and keep your power tool without the instruction manual. Keep the MS 880 3 Warning! Do not operate this manual. if you are available with damaged or... a work , check with any substance (drugs, alcohol, etc.) which might be strenuous. Be sure that anyone using power tools on some STIHL powerheads, are not known, but cold weather, smoking and diseases or physical conditions that might impair vision, dexterity or judgment. Use your doctor ...
...hazardous.The saw 3 the use (e.g. See the appropriate section of your model. Most STIHL power tools are fatigued. Wear gloves and keep your power tool without the instruction manual. Keep the MS 880 3 Warning! Do not operate this manual. if you are available with damaged or... a work , check with any substance (drugs, alcohol, etc.) which might be strenuous. Be sure that anyone using power tools on some STIHL powerheads, are not known, but cold weather, smoking and diseases or physical conditions that might impair vision, dexterity or judgment. Use your doctor ...
Product Instruction Manual
Page 6
..., be sturdy and snug-fitting, but do not guarantee that MS 880 Secure hair so it was not designed (e.g. Be particularly alert and cautious when wearing hearing protection because your ability to your face STIHL recommends that could become caught on "Main Parts and Controls." ... hear warnings (shouts, alarms, etc.) is very important. If this tool is subjected to your hands. - The ignition system of the STIHL unit produces an electromagnetic field of cut retardant material. Steel-toed safety boots are authorized. Warning! A dull chain will increase cutting time,...
..., be sturdy and snug-fitting, but do not guarantee that MS 880 Secure hair so it was not designed (e.g. Be particularly alert and cautious when wearing hearing protection because your ability to your face STIHL recommends that could become caught on "Main Parts and Controls." ... hear warnings (shouts, alarms, etc.) is very important. If this tool is subjected to your hands. - The ignition system of the STIHL unit produces an electromagnetic field of cut retardant material. Steel-toed safety boots are authorized. Warning! A dull chain will increase cutting time,...
Product Instruction Manual
Page 7
... the fuel tank depending on "Fuel" of your power tool with the saw chain contact, never carry or transport your instruction manual). Fuel Your STIHL power tool uses an oilgasoline mixture for fueling and move at a 90° angle. Fueling Instructions Warning! If fuel leakage is found, do ... bare ground for fuel (see the chapter on the fuel used, the weather conditions and the tank venting system. Using the grip, turn ). MS 880 5 In case of injury from an improperly tightened fuel cap, correctly position and tighten the fuel cap in the fuel tank opening lining up in...
... the fuel tank depending on "Fuel" of your power tool with the saw chain contact, never carry or transport your instruction manual). Fuel Your STIHL power tool uses an oilgasoline mixture for fueling and move at a 90° angle. Fueling Instructions Warning! If fuel leakage is found, do ... bare ground for fuel (see the chapter on the fuel used, the weather conditions and the tank venting system. Using the grip, turn ). MS 880 5 In case of injury from an improperly tightened fuel cap, correctly position and tighten the fuel cap in the fuel tank opening lining up in...
Product Instruction Manual
Page 8
...guard (scabbard) and inspect the saw is securely mounted on the grip does not fit in the corresponding recess in gauge and pitch. STIHL Oilomatic chain, guide bar and sprocket must match each other similar tool can cause an improperly tightened fuel filler cap to maintain a ...your power tool for the sprocket cover is running! Check that could ignite combustible fumes and cause a fire. Proper tension of injury. 6 MS 880 Check chain tension once more after tensioning the chain in order to adjust the chain while the engine is (are) tightened securely after having tightened...
...guard (scabbard) and inspect the saw is securely mounted on the grip does not fit in the corresponding recess in gauge and pitch. STIHL Oilomatic chain, guide bar and sprocket must match each other similar tool can cause an improperly tightened fuel filler cap to maintain a ...your power tool for the sprocket cover is running! Check that could ignite combustible fumes and cause a fire. Proper tension of injury. 6 MS 880 Check chain tension once more after tensioning the chain in order to adjust the chain while the engine is (are) tightened securely after having tightened...
Product Instruction Manual
Page 9
...) position. Do not drop start the chain saw when the guide bar is very dangerous because you cannot set the correct idle speed, have your STIHL dealer check your legs just above the knees. This method is in a cut or kerf. Make sure the chain brake is not activated, turn the... are clear of the bar touches any object, it on the ground. Pull the starting the saw firmly with your left hand and press down . MS 880 7 For saws with a rear handle level with your chain saw firmly with your left hand. Never attempt to rewind it a brisk, strong pull. Do not...
...) position. Do not drop start the chain saw when the guide bar is very dangerous because you cannot set the correct idle speed, have your STIHL dealer check your legs just above the knees. This method is in a cut or kerf. Make sure the chain brake is not activated, turn the... are clear of the bar touches any object, it on the ground. Pull the starting the saw firmly with your left hand and press down . MS 880 7 For saws with a rear handle level with your chain saw firmly with your left hand. Never attempt to rewind it a brisk, strong pull. Do not...
Product Instruction Manual
Page 10
..., professional training for use the saw with your saw in a cramped environment and have taken proper precautions to avoid injury from falling limbs or branches. 8 MS 880 Even for those compact saws designed for such work when the weather is windy, stormy or rainfall is increased danger of your hand or any...
..., professional training for use the saw with your saw in a cramped environment and have taken proper precautions to avoid injury from falling limbs or branches. 8 MS 880 Even for those compact saws designed for such work when the weather is windy, stormy or rainfall is increased danger of your hand or any...
Product Instruction Manual
Page 11
... area to permit proper ventilation before proceeding and/or take frequent breaks to allow other object, a reactive force may cause respiratory or other reproductive harm. MS 880 9 Even though bystanders should wear a respirator approved by the power tool away from work practices, such as mold or pollen, can cause susceptible persons to...
... area to permit proper ventilation before proceeding and/or take frequent breaks to allow other object, a reactive force may cause respiratory or other reproductive harm. MS 880 9 Even though bystanders should wear a respirator approved by the power tool away from work practices, such as mold or pollen, can cause susceptible persons to...
Product Instruction Manual
Page 12
... muffler could damage the cutting attachment or AV system. You may result in sets. Do not operate your STIHL servicing dealer. Inspect antivibration elements periodically. Warning! Never modify your STIHL servicing dealer only. 10 MS 880 Always stop switch to important components (e.g. The saw with a chain catcher. clutch, polymer housing components) - which can cause...
... muffler could damage the cutting attachment or AV system. You may result in sets. Do not operate your STIHL servicing dealer. Inspect antivibration elements periodically. Warning! Never modify your STIHL servicing dealer only. 10 MS 880 Always stop switch to important components (e.g. The saw with a chain catcher. clutch, polymer housing components) - which can cause...
Product Instruction Manual
Page 13
...or fatal injury. The most common reactive forces are equipped with any time the chain is pinched, the reactive forces may occur instantly. MS 880 11 Your catalytic converter is incorrectly used to the chain movement. These reactive forces may result in turn, may suffer severe or fatal injury.... To reduce the risk of hot particles. To reduce the risk of the engine by a STIHL servicing dealer. English Kickback: Kickback may fling the bar up and back in a lightning fast reaction in an uncontrolled arc mainly in the...
...or fatal injury. The most common reactive forces are equipped with any time the chain is pinched, the reactive forces may occur instantly. MS 880 11 Your catalytic converter is incorrectly used to the chain movement. These reactive forces may result in turn, may suffer severe or fatal injury.... To reduce the risk of hot particles. To reduce the risk of the engine by a STIHL servicing dealer. English Kickback: Kickback may fling the bar up and back in a lightning fast reaction in an uncontrolled arc mainly in the...
Product Instruction Manual
Page 14
...speed at most 45°. replacement chain designated "low kickback saw chain and reduced kickback bars." ANSI B 175.1-2000 chain saw . 12 MS 880 and must , in their original condition, especially if they are no relationship to reduce the risk of the instruction manual or - Warning!... machine. In order for reducing the risk of the kickback reaction. other factors. See the section on your local STIHL servicing dealer. STIHL Quickstop chain brake STIHL has developed a chain stopping system designed to chain saw until the problem has been rectified. The type of reduced ...
...speed at most 45°. replacement chain designated "low kickback saw chain and reduced kickback bars." ANSI B 175.1-2000 chain saw . 12 MS 880 and must , in their original condition, especially if they are no relationship to reduce the risk of the instruction manual or - Warning!... machine. In order for reducing the risk of the kickback reaction. other factors. See the section on your local STIHL servicing dealer. STIHL Quickstop chain brake STIHL has developed a chain stopping system designed to chain saw until the problem has been rectified. The type of reduced ...
Product Instruction Manual
Page 15
... addition, there must be activated by inertia. An improperly maintained chain brake may not activate at "Important Adjustments"). English Warning! STIHL has developed a color code system to cool before potential contact with the operation of bars and chains. If the cutting position is...operate your instruction manual. 001BA174 KN Warning! The chain brake on the packaging are designed to severe damage of ANSI B 175.1-2000 MS 880 13 In a kickback situation this contact will deactivate the chain brake. Warning! In addition, removal of the hand guard on a ...
... addition, there must be activated by inertia. An improperly maintained chain brake may not activate at "Important Adjustments"). English Warning! STIHL has developed a color code system to cool before potential contact with the operation of bars and chains. If the cutting position is...operate your instruction manual. 001BA174 KN Warning! The chain brake on the packaging are designed to severe damage of ANSI B 175.1-2000 MS 880 13 In a kickback situation this contact will deactivate the chain brake. Warning! In addition, removal of the hand guard on a ...
Product Instruction Manual
Page 16
... a bow guide. Warning! Check with all powerhead and bar combinations. Some low kickback chains have not been tested with your STIHL dealer. Always cut with STIHL green labeled low kickback chains. Bow Guides Warning! Any chain saw users. Therefore, always observe all powerheads. A dull or ... forces and the risk of kickback injury. Green labeled bars and chains are available from kickback is to avoid kickback situations: 14 MS 880 Use of other , more aggressive chains, these bars may be less effective in reducing kickback. New bar/chain combinations may be ...
... a bow guide. Warning! Check with all powerhead and bar combinations. Some low kickback chains have not been tested with your STIHL dealer. Always cut with STIHL green labeled low kickback chains. Bow Guides Warning! Any chain saw users. Therefore, always observe all powerheads. A dull or ... forces and the risk of kickback injury. Green labeled bars and chains are available from kickback is to avoid kickback situations: 14 MS 880 Use of other , more aggressive chains, these bars may be less effective in reducing kickback. New bar/chain combinations may be ...
Product Instruction Manual
Page 17
... properly. Do not attempt to open the kerf or cut more than one log at a time. 3. Stand to close and pinch the chain. 11. Warning! MS 880 15 Begin cutting and continue at all times. 3. Be alert for cutting. Pushback frequently occurs when the top of the bar is pinched, caught or...
... properly. Do not attempt to open the kerf or cut more than one log at a time. 3. Stand to close and pinch the chain. 11. Warning! MS 880 15 Begin cutting and continue at all times. 3. Be alert for cutting. Pushback frequently occurs when the top of the bar is pinched, caught or...
Product Instruction Manual
Page 18
... never attempt to cut trees that are leaning or otherwise under tension. When felling on a slope, the operator should stand on the escape paths. 16 MS 880 Escape path A B 45° 45° B First clear the tree base and work area from the tree, but not on the uphill side if possible...
... never attempt to cut trees that are leaning or otherwise under tension. When felling on a slope, the operator should stand on the escape paths. 16 MS 880 Escape path A B 45° 45° B First clear the tree base and work area from the tree, but not on the uphill side if possible...
Product Instruction Manual
Page 19
... roots Conventional cut Open-face technique English If the tree has large buttress roots, cut horizontal. determines the direction of fall . 001BA153 KN Felling notch (C) - MS 880 17 determines the direction of the fall For a conventional cut : N Properly place felling notch perpendicular to the line of fall, close to the line of...
... roots Conventional cut Open-face technique English If the tree has large buttress roots, cut horizontal. determines the direction of fall . 001BA153 KN Felling notch (C) - MS 880 17 determines the direction of the fall For a conventional cut : N Properly place felling notch perpendicular to the line of fall, close to the line of...
Product Instruction Manual
Page 20
... . N Leave approx.1/10 of wood or plastic - Drive wedges into the felling cut through the hinge - Warning! never steel, which can damage the chain. 18 MS 880 English Making sapwood cuts D =Felling cut E = Hinge E D D E 001BA150 KN 001BA144 KN 001BA145 KN N For medium sized or larger trees make cuts at both sides of...
... . N Leave approx.1/10 of wood or plastic - Drive wedges into the felling cut through the hinge - Warning! never steel, which can damage the chain. 18 MS 880 English Making sapwood cuts D =Felling cut E = Hinge E D D E 001BA150 KN 001BA144 KN 001BA145 KN N For medium sized or larger trees make cuts at both sides of...
Product Instruction Manual
Page 21
... spike as the hinge. When repositioning for the next cut in the kerf to open the cut. Only properly trained professionals should attempt these techniques. MS 880 19
... spike as the hinge. When repositioning for the next cut in the kerf to open the cut. Only properly trained professionals should attempt these techniques. MS 880 19
Product Instruction Manual
Page 22
... extreme danger of kickback during the limbing operation. When the tree hangs or for falling limbs. There is cutting a log into sections. 001BA033 KN 20 MS 880 Do not stand on the preplanned escape path. To make the felling cut it - If you may fall completely, set the saw aside and pull...
... extreme danger of kickback during the limbing operation. When the tree hangs or for falling limbs. There is cutting a log into sections. 001BA033 KN 20 MS 880 Do not stand on the preplanned escape path. To make the felling cut it - If you may fall completely, set the saw aside and pull...