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... Printing inks contain vegetable oils, paper can be recycled. 1 Introduction 2 2 Guide to reproduce, translate and process with electronic systems. 1 © ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. VA4.C20. 0000007641_006_GB Contents English Original Instruction Manual Printed on the Product 4 4.1 Chain Saw 4 5 General Power Tool Safety Warnings 5 5.1 Introduction 5 5.2 Work Area Safety 5 5.3 Electrical Safety 5 5.4 Personal Safety 5 5.5 Power...
... Printing inks contain vegetable oils, paper can be recycled. 1 Introduction 2 2 Guide to reproduce, translate and process with electronic systems. 1 © ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. VA4.C20. 0000007641_006_GB Contents English Original Instruction Manual Printed on the Product 4 4.1 Chain Saw 4 5 General Power Tool Safety Warnings 5 5.1 Introduction 5 5.2 Work Area Safety 5 5.3 Electrical Safety 5 5.4 Personal Safety 5 5.5 Power...
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...or a hand saw also apply to the operation of chain saws. Do not lend or rent your chain saw without this manual to operate the chain saw. Have your authorized STIHL servicing dealer show you for your purchase. English 1 Introduction 19 Cleaning 41 19.1 Cleaning the Chain Saw 41 19.2 ...the Guide Bar 43 20.5 Inspecting, Maintaining and Sharpening the Saw Chain 44 21 Troubleshooting Guide 47 21.1 Chain Saw 47 22 Specifications 48 22.1 STIHL MSE 141 C 48 22.2 Extension Cords 48 22.3 Chain Sprockets 48 22.4 Minimum Groove Depth of Guide Bars 48 22.5 Depth Gauge Setting 48 22.6 ...
...or a hand saw also apply to the operation of chain saws. Do not lend or rent your chain saw without this manual to operate the chain saw. Have your authorized STIHL servicing dealer show you for your purchase. English 1 Introduction 19 Cleaning 41 19.1 Cleaning the Chain Saw 41 19.2 ...the Guide Bar 43 20.5 Inspecting, Maintaining and Sharpening the Saw Chain 44 21 Troubleshooting Guide 47 21.1 Chain Saw 47 22 Specifications 48 22.1 STIHL MSE 141 C 48 22.2 Extension Cords 48 22.3 Chain Sprockets 48 22.4 Minimum Groove Depth of Guide Bars 48 22.5 Depth Gauge Setting 48 22.6 ...
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... or its individual components. 2.2 Symbols in Text The following symbol is included to assist you with the use of the manual: Refers to a designated chapter or sub-chapter in this instruction manual. 3 Main Parts 3.1 Chain Saw 7 8 1 9 10 4 20 # 2 56 11 3 12 13 14 15 16 17 19 18 1 Rear Hand Guard Helps...
... or its individual components. 2.2 Symbols in Text The following symbol is included to assist you with the use of the manual: Refers to a designated chapter or sub-chapter in this instruction manual. 3 Main Parts 3.1 Chain Saw 7 8 1 9 10 4 20 # 2 56 11 3 12 13 14 15 16 17 19 18 1 Rear Hand Guard Helps...
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English 3 Chain Catcher Helps contain the saw chain and reduce the risk of operator contact in the instruction manual. Read and follow the specified safety precautions. To reduce the risk of saw chain tension. 7 Reset Button for Overload Cutout Resets the overload circuit breaker. 8 ...
English 3 Chain Catcher Helps contain the saw chain and reduce the risk of operator contact in the instruction manual. Read and follow the specified safety precautions. To reduce the risk of saw chain tension. 7 Reset Button for Overload Cutout Resets the overload circuit breaker. 8 ...
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Store it to your authorized STIHL servicing dealer before further operation, @ 6.4. 5 General Power Tool Safety Warnings 5.1 Introduction This chapter contains the prescribed general safety warnings and instructions for future reference. WARNING ... from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. To reduce the risk of electric shock. f) If operating a power tool in any adapter plugs with this manual. To reduce the risk of electric shock if your mainsoperated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool. Additional important warnings and instructions are...
Store it to your authorized STIHL servicing dealer before further operation, @ 6.4. 5 General Power Tool Safety Warnings 5.1 Introduction This chapter contains the prescribed general safety warnings and instructions for future reference. WARNING ... from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. To reduce the risk of electric shock. f) If operating a power tool in any adapter plugs with this manual. To reduce the risk of electric shock if your mainsoperated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool. Additional important warnings and instructions are...
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...your body away from its chain. - It is not moving. - To reduce the risk of personal injury from fatigue and loss of this manual for approved applications and recommended working techniques. ■ The saw for cutting metal, plastic or masonry. - Do not operate the chain saw... burning sensations and may also cause nerve and circulation damage as well as factors in any way. 6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - Use this manual. - Never attempt to white finger disease are mentioned as tissue necrosis. ■ All factors which contribute to modify or override the chain...
...your body away from its chain. - It is not moving. - To reduce the risk of personal injury from fatigue and loss of this manual for approved applications and recommended working techniques. ■ The saw for cutting metal, plastic or masonry. - Do not operate the chain saw... burning sensations and may also cause nerve and circulation damage as well as factors in any way. 6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - Use this manual. - Never attempt to white finger disease are mentioned as tissue necrosis. ■ All factors which contribute to modify or override the chain...
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...and safety devices, including the chain brake, are working properly, @ 15.1. 10 0458-729-8621-A Use only attachments supplied or expressly approved by STIHL for use a chain saw for other parts of injury from its chain. 6.4 Chain Saw WARNING ■ The chain saw and any way....special attention to rain, water or excessive moisture. - Use for felling large trees or cutting large diameter logs. - Wear sturdy boots with this instruction manual on "Kickback and Other Reactive Forces," @ 7. ■ This electric chain saw chain has many sharp cutters. Do not use your hands: - ...
...and safety devices, including the chain brake, are working properly, @ 15.1. 10 0458-729-8621-A Use only attachments supplied or expressly approved by STIHL for use a chain saw for other parts of injury from its chain. 6.4 Chain Saw WARNING ■ The chain saw and any way....special attention to rain, water or excessive moisture. - Use for felling large trees or cutting large diameter logs. - Wear sturdy boots with this instruction manual on "Kickback and Other Reactive Forces," @ 7. ■ This electric chain saw chain has many sharp cutters. Do not use your hands: - ...
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... saw or other device to a single extension cord. - Read and follow the minimum wire size requirements for 120 Volt appliances set out in this instruction manual. ■ For proper assembly of power and overheating. - Never start the chain saw that is modified, damaged, improperly maintained or not completely and securely assembled...
... saw or other device to a single extension cord. - Read and follow the minimum wire size requirements for 120 Volt appliances set out in this instruction manual. ■ For proper assembly of power and overheating. - Never start the chain saw that is modified, damaged, improperly maintained or not completely and securely assembled...
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...maintained condition: - Other replacement bar and chain combinations marked in this alone is sufficient to an authorized STIHL servicing dealer for the brake, and pushes it is strong enough, this manual. - If the kickback impulse is in their original condition, especially if they are no relationship to ... use on the chain saw to engage the brake even without contacting the front hand guard. Manual Activation: If a kickback occurs, the chain saw moves upwards toward the user in this manual. ■ For the chain saw to meet the chain saw kickback standards does not mean ...
...maintained condition: - Other replacement bar and chain combinations marked in this alone is sufficient to an authorized STIHL servicing dealer for the brake, and pushes it is strong enough, this manual. - If the kickback impulse is in their original condition, especially if they are no relationship to ... use on the chain saw to engage the brake even without contacting the front hand guard. Manual Activation: If a kickback occurs, the chain saw moves upwards toward the user in this manual. ■ For the chain saw to meet the chain saw kickback standards does not mean ...
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... hand guard or any part of this literature, which will, in their original condition. - For example, position your body. - STIHL reduced kickback bars and low kickback chains are designed to control the chain saw without a properly functioning front hand guard. Matching green-...technique. To reduce the risk of kickback injury. - Follow the other component of the cutting attachment whenever the motor is missing, manual activation and inertia activation of kickback injury, it must be properly maintained and in certain kickback situations. Cutting attachments with green labels ...
... hand guard or any part of this literature, which will, in their original condition. - For example, position your body. - STIHL reduced kickback bars and low kickback chains are designed to control the chain saw without a properly functioning front hand guard. Matching green-...technique. To reduce the risk of kickback injury. - Follow the other component of the cutting attachment whenever the motor is missing, manual activation and inertia activation of kickback injury, it must be properly maintained and in certain kickback situations. Cutting attachments with green labels ...
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...chain" is equipped with a Quickstop chain brake, a reduced kickback bar and/or low kickback chain, this manual to avoid kickback situations. b. Please see your STIHL Bar and Chain Information leaflet for the appropriate bar and chain combinations for your saw . Please ask your authorized...kickback. - The risk of kickback is potentially very dangerous. There are designed to the operator's body. Observe all users. - STIHL recommends green-labeled bars and greenlabeled chains for kickback and the force of kickback injury when used with a properly sharpened chain. -...
...chain" is equipped with a Quickstop chain brake, a reduced kickback bar and/or low kickback chain, this manual to avoid kickback situations. b. Please see your STIHL Bar and Chain Information leaflet for the appropriate bar and chain combinations for your saw . Please ask your authorized...kickback. - The risk of kickback is potentially very dangerous. There are designed to the operator's body. Observe all users. - STIHL recommends green-labeled bars and greenlabeled chains for kickback and the force of kickback injury when used with a properly sharpened chain. -...
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...kickback may occur. ■ Pull-in usually occurs when the bumper spike of the chain saw. 13)Use only replacement bars and chains specified by STIHL, or the equivalent. 7.3 Pull-in WARNING ■ Pull-in occurs when the chain on the front handle. Use extreme caution when cutting small-...size brush and saplings which you are not experienced with this manual, @ 23. 7.2.4 To Avoid Kickback The best protection from kickback is to avoid kickback situations: 1) Hold the chain saw firmly and with both ...
...kickback may occur. ■ Pull-in usually occurs when the bumper spike of the chain saw. 13)Use only replacement bars and chains specified by STIHL, or the equivalent. 7.3 Pull-in WARNING ■ Pull-in occurs when the chain on the front handle. Use extreme caution when cutting small-...size brush and saplings which you are not experienced with this manual, @ 23. 7.2.4 To Avoid Kickback The best protection from kickback is to avoid kickback situations: 1) Hold the chain saw firmly and with both ...
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... fan cut for the chain saw. Proper maintenance will help maintain cutting performance and reduce the risk of personal injury caused by authorized STIHL servicing dealers. ■ Unintentional starting : - Do not cut on trees with a diameter less than the bottom of the felling notch...2 in. (2.5 to and disconnect the chain saw from unintentional starting may carry out only the cleaning and maintenance operations described in this instruction manual. - Users may result in personal injury or property damage. In order for the chain brake on your chain saw incurs wear each use ...
... fan cut for the chain saw. Proper maintenance will help maintain cutting performance and reduce the risk of personal injury caused by authorized STIHL servicing dealers. ■ Unintentional starting : - Do not cut on trees with a diameter less than the bottom of the felling notch...2 in. (2.5 to and disconnect the chain saw from unintentional starting may carry out only the cleaning and maintenance operations described in this instruction manual. - Users may result in personal injury or property damage. In order for the chain brake on your chain saw incurs wear each use ...
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...objects, including the ground, @ 6.6. ► Pull the front hand guard to the position, toward the bar nose, even if your authorized STIHL servicing dealer for periodic inspection and servicing of usage, conditions under which the saw chain are sufficiently high. Heavy Usage: every 3 months - Occasional... Maintaining the Chain Brake WARNING An improperly maintained chain brake may not activate or stop the chain at all other factors. To manually engage the chain brake: 12 The Chain Brake Disengaging the chain brake unlocks the chain. Excessive wear will hear an audible click...
...objects, including the ground, @ 6.6. ► Pull the front hand guard to the position, toward the bar nose, even if your authorized STIHL servicing dealer for periodic inspection and servicing of usage, conditions under which the saw chain are sufficiently high. Heavy Usage: every 3 months - Occasional... Maintaining the Chain Brake WARNING An improperly maintained chain brake may not activate or stop the chain at all other factors. To manually engage the chain brake: 12 The Chain Brake Disengaging the chain brake unlocks the chain. Excessive wear will hear an audible click...
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... polymer components. ► Remove the sprocket cover and clean the area around the chain sprocket with a slightly dampened cloth or resin solvent, such as STIHL Resin Remover & Lubricant. ► Do not use a pressure washer to clean the chain saw or otherwise spray it with a brush, a slightly ... or chain or otherwise spray them with a brush, a slightly dampened cloth or resin solvent. Do not use detergents or solvents. Users of this manual. To clean the chain saw: ► Clean the chain saw should carry out only the cleaning described in this chain saw 's polymer components with...
... polymer components. ► Remove the sprocket cover and clean the area around the chain sprocket with a slightly dampened cloth or resin solvent, such as STIHL Resin Remover & Lubricant. ► Do not use a pressure washer to clean the chain saw or otherwise spray it with a brush, a slightly ... or chain or otherwise spray them with a brush, a slightly dampened cloth or resin solvent. Do not use detergents or solvents. Users of this manual. To clean the chain saw: ► Clean the chain saw should carry out only the cleaning described in this chain saw 's polymer components with...
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...the risk of required inspection and maintenance. 20 Inspection and Maintenance Before starting work After finishing work be performed by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer. ► Inspecting the guide bar for proper groove depth and spread and replacing the guide bar if it shows... signs of the chain saw or carrying out any maintenance, @ 9. Carry out only the maintenance operations described in this manual. English 20 Inspection and Maintenance 20.1 Inspection and Maintenance Chart The following activities: ► Inspecting the chain sprocket periodically and having a...
...the risk of required inspection and maintenance. 20 Inspection and Maintenance Before starting work After finishing work be performed by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer. ► Inspecting the guide bar for proper groove depth and spread and replacing the guide bar if it shows... signs of the chain saw or carrying out any maintenance, @ 9. Carry out only the maintenance operations described in this manual. English 20 Inspection and Maintenance 20.1 Inspection and Maintenance Chart The following activities: ► Inspecting the chain sprocket periodically and having a...
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... of in the household trash, but only in accordance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and as provided in this manual. STIHL products must not be covered in your machine differs from time to continually improve all of CSA. Insulation: Class II (Double Insulation...) 22.7 Engineering Improvements STIHL's philosophy is to time. Therefore, some changes, modifications and improvements may not be disposed of your area for assistance. 0458-729-...
... of in the household trash, but only in accordance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and as provided in this manual. STIHL products must not be covered in your machine differs from time to continually improve all of CSA. Insulation: Class II (Double Insulation...) 22.7 Engineering Improvements STIHL's philosophy is to time. Therefore, some changes, modifications and improvements may not be disposed of your area for assistance. 0458-729-...
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... requirement of this model chain saw . Use replacement guide bars or chains only as listed above or as listed elsewhere by STIHL as conforming with the matching chain sprocket listed above meet the 45° computed kickback angle requirement of sprocket nose count 56... used on this manual, ask your authorized STIHL servicing dealer for the latest STIHL recommendations. The listed chains are green-labeled reduced kickback STIHL guide bars. English 23 Combinations of Guide Bars and Saw Chains 23 Combinations of Guide Bars and Saw Chains 23.1 STIHL MSE 141 C Pitch Drive...
... requirement of this model chain saw . Use replacement guide bars or chains only as listed above or as listed elsewhere by STIHL as conforming with the matching chain sprocket listed above meet the 45° computed kickback angle requirement of sprocket nose count 56... used on this manual, ask your authorized STIHL servicing dealer for the latest STIHL recommendations. The listed chains are green-labeled reduced kickback STIHL guide bars. English 23 Combinations of Guide Bars and Saw Chains 23 Combinations of Guide Bars and Saw Chains 23.1 STIHL MSE 141 C Pitch Drive...
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It can be identified by the STIHL part number, the logo and, in this manual. ► Take the power tool, accessories and packaging to the STIHL Incorporated Limited Warranty Policy, available at www.stihlusa.com/warranty.html. Registrations #2,821,860; #3,010,057, #3,010,058, #3,400...,477; and #3,400,476) AutoCut® YARD BOSS® STIHL ROLLOMATIC® ...
It can be identified by the STIHL part number, the logo and, in this manual. ► Take the power tool, accessories and packaging to the STIHL Incorporated Limited Warranty Policy, available at www.stihlusa.com/warranty.html. Registrations #2,821,860; #3,010,057, #3,010,058, #3,400...,477; and #3,400,476) AutoCut® YARD BOSS® STIHL ROLLOMATIC® ...