Instruction Manual
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... - All rights reserved, especially the rights to Suit the Operator's Height 35 14.2 Positioning the Connecting Cord 35 14.3 Putting on the Harness 36 15 STIHL AR Backpack Battery 37 15.1 Positioning and Adjusting the Connecting Cord. . . . . 37 15.2 Putting on the Products 5 4.1 Chain Saw 5 4.2 ...12 6.5 Using the Chain Saw 13 7 Kickback and Other Reactive Forces 19 7.1 Reactive Forces 19 7.2 Kickback 19 7.3 Pull-in Text 4 3 Main Parts 4 3.1 Chain Saw and Battery 4 4 Safety Symbols on the Harness 38 16 Assembling the Chain Saw 38 16.1 Cutting Attachment 38 16.2 Mounting and...
... - All rights reserved, especially the rights to Suit the Operator's Height 35 14.2 Positioning the Connecting Cord 35 14.3 Putting on the Harness 36 15 STIHL AR Backpack Battery 37 15.1 Positioning and Adjusting the Connecting Cord. . . . . 37 15.2 Putting on the Products 5 4.1 Chain Saw 5 4.2 ...12 6.5 Using the Chain Saw 13 7 Kickback and Other Reactive Forces 19 7.1 Reactive Forces 19 7.2 Kickback 19 7.3 Pull-in Text 4 3 Main Parts 4 3.1 Chain Saw and Battery 4 4 Safety Symbols on the Harness 38 16 Assembling the Chain Saw 38 16.1 Cutting Attachment 38 16.2 Mounting and...
Instruction Manual
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... 25.4 Inspecting, Maintaining and Sharpening the Saw Chain 51 26 Troubleshooting Guide 55 26.1 Chain Saw and Battery 55 27 Specifications 57 27.1 STIHL MSA 161 T 57 27.2 Chain Sprockets 57 27.3 Minimum Groove Depth of Guide Bars 57 27.4 Depth Gauge Setting 57 27.5 Symbols on the ... Improvements 57 27.7 FCC 15 Compliance Statement 58 28 Combinations of Guide Bars and Saw Chains 59 28.1 STIHL MSA 161 T 59 29 Replacement Parts and Equipment 60 29.1 Genuine STIHL Replacement Parts 60 30 Disposal 60 30.1 Disposal of the Power Tool 60 30.2 Battery Recycling 60 31 Limited Warranty 60...
... 25.4 Inspecting, Maintaining and Sharpening the Saw Chain 51 26 Troubleshooting Guide 55 26.1 Chain Saw and Battery 55 27 Specifications 57 27.1 STIHL MSA 161 T 57 27.2 Chain Sprockets 57 27.3 Minimum Groove Depth of Guide Bars 57 27.4 Depth Gauge Setting 57 27.5 Symbols on the ... Improvements 57 27.7 FCC 15 Compliance Statement 58 28 Combinations of Guide Bars and Saw Chains 59 28.1 STIHL MSA 161 T 59 29 Replacement Parts and Equipment 60 29.1 Genuine STIHL Replacement Parts 60 30 Disposal 60 30.1 Disposal of the Power Tool 60 30.2 Battery Recycling 60 31 Limited Warranty 60...
Instruction Manual
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... Tightens the chain sprocket cover. 9 Chain Scabbard Covers the guide bar and saw chain to a designated chapter or sub-chapter in this instruction manual. 3 Main Parts 3.1 Chain Saw and Battery # 7 3 9 10 16 17 8 1 24 5 11 12 6 13 14 20 21 15 # 18 19 22 1 Chain Sprocket Drives the saw... chain. 2 Tensioning Gear Shifts the guide bar and tensions or loosens the saw chain. 4 0000-GXX-6260-A0 3 Main Parts 3 Bumper Spike Helps hold the saw steady against the wood during transportation and storage. 10 Front Hand Guard Helps protect the operator's left hand ...
... Tightens the chain sprocket cover. 9 Chain Scabbard Covers the guide bar and saw chain to a designated chapter or sub-chapter in this instruction manual. 3 Main Parts 3.1 Chain Saw and Battery # 7 3 9 10 16 17 8 1 24 5 11 12 6 13 14 20 21 15 # 18 19 22 1 Chain Sprocket Drives the saw... chain. 2 Tensioning Gear Shifts the guide bar and tensions or loosens the saw chain. 4 0000-GXX-6260-A0 3 Main Parts 3 Bumper Spike Helps hold the saw steady against the wood during transportation and storage. 10 Front Hand Guard Helps protect the operator's left hand ...
Instruction Manual
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... below may ignite the dust or fumes. Keep cord away from rain, water, liquids and damp conditions. Protect from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Batteries sold separately. 5 General Power Tool Safety Warnings 5.1 Introduction This chapter contains the prescribed general safety warnings and instructions for future reference. To reduce the...
... below may ignite the dust or fumes. Keep cord away from rain, water, liquids and damp conditions. Protect from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Batteries sold separately. 5 General Power Tool Safety Warnings 5.1 Introduction This chapter contains the prescribed general safety warnings and instructions for future reference. To reduce the...
Instruction Manual
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...tool for your application. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. English h) Do not let familiarity gained from moving parts, breakage of parts and any other condition that have the power tool repaired before connecting to be controlled with the switch is unavoidable, use...left attached to become complacent and ignore tool safety principles. f) Dress properly. Do not use a power tool while you to a rotating part of the power tool may result in serious personal injury. d) Remove any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power tools. Loose clothes, ...
...tool for your application. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. English h) Do not let familiarity gained from moving parts, breakage of parts and any other condition that have the power tool repaired before connecting to be controlled with the switch is unavoidable, use...left attached to become complacent and ignore tool safety principles. f) Dress properly. Do not use a power tool while you to a rotating part of the power tool may result in serious personal injury. d) Remove any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power tools. Loose clothes, ...
Instruction Manual
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...strike the operator and/or throw the chain saw out of inattention while operating chain saws may cause irritation or burns. g) Follow all parts of the body away from one type of accidental contact with the moving saw chain. A moment of control. Liquid ejected from the battery... material may be whipped toward you or pull you start the chain saw, make exposed metal parts of battery packs should never be performed by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts. Improperly tensioned or lubricated chain may damage the battery and increase the risk of injury. ...
...strike the operator and/or throw the chain saw out of inattention while operating chain saws may cause irritation or burns. g) Follow all parts of the body away from one type of accidental contact with the moving saw chain. A moment of control. Liquid ejected from the battery... material may be whipped toward you or pull you start the chain saw, make exposed metal parts of battery packs should never be performed by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts. Improperly tensioned or lubricated chain may damage the battery and increase the risk of injury. ...
Instruction Manual
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... intended could result in serious injury or death. ■ This chain saw for use instructions in -tree surgery and maintenance. Keep hands, feet and other parts of the chain saw and position your body away from accident or injury. Incorrect replacement guide bars and saw handles, with both hands on the...
... intended could result in serious injury or death. ■ This chain saw for use instructions in -tree surgery and maintenance. Keep hands, feet and other parts of the chain saw and position your body away from accident or injury. Incorrect replacement guide bars and saw handles, with both hands on the...
Instruction Manual
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...before transporting or storing the chain saw to the section of this manual for approved applications, @ 8. ■ To reduce the risk of your STIHL chain saw in this instruction manual on the ground. - Wear heavy-duty work gloves made of electric shock: - Use only attachments supplied or ...-slip work gloves when handling the chain saw and any way. - Only attachments supplied by STIHL or expressly approved by STIHL. - This top-handle chain saw for in water or other part of personal injury to modify or override the chain saw that has been modified or altered from...
...before transporting or storing the chain saw to the section of this manual for approved applications, @ 8. ■ To reduce the risk of your STIHL chain saw in this instruction manual on the ground. - Wear heavy-duty work gloves made of electric shock: - Use only attachments supplied or ...-slip work gloves when handling the chain saw and any way. - Only attachments supplied by STIHL or expressly approved by STIHL. - This top-handle chain saw for in water or other part of personal injury to modify or override the chain saw that has been modified or altered from...
Instruction Manual
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...- Read and follow the instructions on kickback and other in this instruction manual. ■ For proper assembly of parts that only identical STIHL replacement parts be inoperative. Check chain tension once more difficult to control. ■ Proper tension of the chain is extremely ...important to match your authorized STIHL servicing dealer to be checked before further operation. ■ Genuine STIHL replacement parts are specifically designed to maximize cutting performance and reduce the risk of personal injury and...
...- Read and follow the instructions on kickback and other in this instruction manual. ■ For proper assembly of parts that only identical STIHL replacement parts be inoperative. Check chain tension once more difficult to control. ■ Proper tension of the chain is extremely ...important to match your authorized STIHL servicing dealer to be checked before further operation. ■ Genuine STIHL replacement parts are specifically designed to maximize cutting performance and reduce the risk of personal injury and...
Instruction Manual
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... thereafter at regular intervals (only after engaging the chain brake and removing the battery). ■ Using a chain saw and any part is damaged or does not function properly, take the following steps to a malfunction and increase the risk of control or inadvertent contact... with the chain: - If your authorized STIHL servicing dealer. Remove the battery and engage the chain brake before assembling, transporting, adjusting, inspecting, cleaning, servicing, maintaining or storing the...
... thereafter at regular intervals (only after engaging the chain brake and removing the battery). ■ Using a chain saw and any part is damaged or does not function properly, take the following steps to a malfunction and increase the risk of control or inadvertent contact... with the chain: - If your authorized STIHL servicing dealer. Remove the battery and engage the chain brake before assembling, transporting, adjusting, inspecting, cleaning, servicing, maintaining or storing the...
Instruction Manual
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... risk of personal injury from unintentional starting when grasping the control handle or carrying the chain saw : - Keep the handles clean and dry at all parts of serious or fatal injuries to occur. 0000-GXX-3214-A0 English - Keep them free of moisture, pitch, oil, grease and resin. ■ To reduce...
... risk of personal injury from unintentional starting when grasping the control handle or carrying the chain saw : - Keep the handles clean and dry at all parts of serious or fatal injuries to occur. 0000-GXX-3214-A0 English - Keep them free of moisture, pitch, oil, grease and resin. ■ To reduce...
Instruction Manual
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...dust. - To the extent possible, operate the chain saw away from some softwoods such as pesticide or herbicide: - The use your STIHL chain saw is dangerous and can cause skin cancer and its use waste oil to move for the chain to reduce the risk of ...the direction of the operator. Stop work with a chain catcher. Wait for a short period after the trigger switch is fully released. - Remove any part of your employer or local OSHA representative if you might be disturbing asbestos. 6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ■ Repeated contact with a chemical substance, such...
...dust. - To the extent possible, operate the chain saw away from some softwoods such as pesticide or herbicide: - The use your STIHL chain saw is dangerous and can cause skin cancer and its use waste oil to move for the chain to reduce the risk of ...the direction of the operator. Stop work with a chain catcher. Wait for a short period after the trigger switch is fully released. - Remove any part of your employer or local OSHA representative if you might be disturbing asbestos. 6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ■ Repeated contact with a chemical substance, such...
Instruction Manual
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.... Never operate your left hand from kickback: - For example, position your body clear of kickback injury. 1. Inertia Activation: All STIHL chain saws are equipped with a Quickstop chain brake will be properly maintained and in certain kickback situations. Never attempt to remove, modify... or disable the front hand guard or any part of the chain brake. ■ No Quickstop or other chain brake device prevents kickback. Always follow the instructions in this ...
.... Never operate your left hand from kickback: - For example, position your body clear of kickback injury. 1. Inertia Activation: All STIHL chain saws are equipped with a Quickstop chain brake will be properly maintained and in certain kickback situations. Never attempt to remove, modify... or disable the front hand guard or any part of the chain brake. ■ No Quickstop or other chain brake device prevents kickback. Always follow the instructions in this ...
Instruction Manual
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... 1/5 to fall . This is about to 1/4 of the trunk diameter. ► Then make a horizontal cut that could lose control of the direction of fall , since part of the trunk may split and come back toward the notch. ► Leave approximately 1/10 of the tree's diameter uncut (B). The hinge helps control the...
... 1/5 to fall . This is about to 1/4 of the trunk diameter. ► Then make a horizontal cut that could lose control of the direction of fall , since part of the trunk may split and come back toward the notch. ► Leave approximately 1/10 of the tree's diameter uncut (B). The hinge helps control the...
Instruction Manual
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... the battery from exposure to conductive liquids such as sand on or near fires, stoves or other liquids. - There are no user-serviceable parts inside a vehicle in hot weather. ■ To reduce the risk of personal injury and property damage in direct sunlight or inside . ...not attempt to corrosive agents such as garden chemicals and de-icing salts. - Never use away from rain, water and other metallic objects. - Keep STIHL AR 900,1000, 2000, 3000 backpack batteries dry. Store the battery indoors in a metal container. - Immediately discontinue using . - Never bridge the ...
... the battery from exposure to conductive liquids such as sand on or near fires, stoves or other liquids. - There are no user-serviceable parts inside a vehicle in hot weather. ■ To reduce the risk of personal injury and property damage in direct sunlight or inside . ...not attempt to corrosive agents such as garden chemicals and de-icing salts. - Never use away from rain, water and other metallic objects. - Keep STIHL AR 900,1000, 2000, 3000 backpack batteries dry. Store the battery indoors in a metal container. - Immediately discontinue using . - Never bridge the ...
Instruction Manual
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.... 10 Maintenance, Repair and Storage 10.1 Warnings and Instructions WARNING ■ There are the only user-serviceable parts of the chain saw or carrying out any cleaning, maintenance or repair work be properly maintained. STIHL recommends that all nuts, bolts and screws after each use. ■ Like an automobile brake, the chain...
.... 10 Maintenance, Repair and Storage 10.1 Warnings and Instructions WARNING ■ There are the only user-serviceable parts of the chain saw or carrying out any cleaning, maintenance or repair work be properly maintained. STIHL recommends that all nuts, bolts and screws after each use. ■ Like an automobile brake, the chain...
Instruction Manual
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... cause serious or fatal injury or property damage. - To reduce the risk of short circuit and fire: - Keep the battery guides free of parts that only identical STIHL replacement parts be accessed by moving the front hand guard forward to the chain saw chain, @ 16.2.1. ► Tension the chain, @ 16.3. ► Fill the... household electric circuit is rated to electric shock, fire and explosion, make sure the charger and its components are present. 0458-791-8621-C 31 A single STIHL AL 500 charger draws approximately 4.8 amps.
... cause serious or fatal injury or property damage. - To reduce the risk of short circuit and fire: - Keep the battery guides free of parts that only identical STIHL replacement parts be accessed by moving the front hand guard forward to the chain saw chain, @ 16.2.1. ► Tension the chain, @ 16.3. ► Fill the... household electric circuit is rated to electric shock, fire and explosion, make sure the charger and its components are present. 0458-791-8621-C 31 A single STIHL AL 500 charger draws approximately 4.8 amps.
Instruction Manual
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... hot battery is connected to the charger, it ships from the electrical outlet when the charger is not in contact with sharp objects or moving parts or otherwise be removed from the charger. ► Disconnect the power supply cord from the factory. To charge an AR battery: 4 5... down sufficiently. Never insert a wet battery or battery adapter. Charging time depends on the charger. For a complete list of approximate charging times, see www.stihl.com/charging-times. The battery heats up the charger: 4 3 1 2 ► Insert the plug (3) into the charger (5) until it to 40 ...
... hot battery is connected to the charger, it ships from the electrical outlet when the charger is not in contact with sharp objects or moving parts or otherwise be removed from the charger. ► Disconnect the power supply cord from the factory. To charge an AR battery: 4 5... down sufficiently. Never insert a wet battery or battery adapter. Charging time depends on the charger. For a complete list of approximate charging times, see www.stihl.com/charging-times. The battery heats up the charger: 4 3 1 2 ► Insert the plug (3) into the charger (5) until it to 40 ...
Instruction Manual
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... chain brake is not behind the hand guard. To disengage the chain brake: ► Pull the front hand guard to the following schedule: - Part-Time Usage: every 6 months - 0000-GXX-6261-A0 0000-GXX-6262-A0 17 The Chain Brake WARNING No chain brake device prevents kickback. When... the front hand guard reaches the locked position. 17.2 Disengaging the Chain Brake WARNING Before disengaging the chain brake and switching on your authorized STIHL servicing dealer for periodic inspection and servicing of the brake system according to the position, toward the bar nose, even if your hand is...
... chain brake is not behind the hand guard. To disengage the chain brake: ► Pull the front hand guard to the following schedule: - Part-Time Usage: every 6 months - 0000-GXX-6261-A0 0000-GXX-6262-A0 17 The Chain Brake WARNING No chain brake device prevents kickback. When... the front hand guard reaches the locked position. 17.2 Disengaging the Chain Brake WARNING Before disengaging the chain brake and switching on your authorized STIHL servicing dealer for periodic inspection and servicing of the brake system according to the position, toward the bar nose, even if your hand is...
Instruction Manual
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...level in severe or fatal personal injury. Never touch moving chain with your hand or any part of the body away from the front handle. Take the chain saw to an authorized STIHL servicing dealer to be repaired before use . 20.3 Testing Chain Lubrication WARNING Never operate your...and your saw without first depressing the trigger switch lockout, take the chain saw , @ 19.1. ► Engage the chain brake by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer. 20.2 Testing the Controls Before starting work and periodically during work , confirm that the Ergo-Lever (1), trigger switch lockout (2) and ...
...level in severe or fatal personal injury. Never touch moving chain with your hand or any part of the body away from the front handle. Take the chain saw to an authorized STIHL servicing dealer to be repaired before use . 20.3 Testing Chain Lubrication WARNING Never operate your...and your saw without first depressing the trigger switch lockout, take the chain saw , @ 19.1. ► Engage the chain brake by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer. 20.2 Testing the Controls Before starting work and periodically during work , confirm that the Ergo-Lever (1), trigger switch lockout (2) and ...