Product Instruction Manual
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... Oil Tank 30 Checking Chain Lubrication 31 Chain Brake 31 Starting / Stopping the Engine 32 Operating Instructions 36 Taking Care of the Guide Bar 37 Shroud 37 Cleaning the Air Filter 38 Engine Management 38 Adjusting the Carburetor 38 Spark Arresting Screen in Muffler 39 Spark Plug 39 Starter rope 40 Storing the Machine 41 Checking and Replacing the Chain Sprocket 41 Maintaining and Sharpening the Saw Chain Maintenance and Care Main Parts Specifications Special Accessories Ordering Spare Parts Maintenance and Repairs STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control...
... Oil Tank 30 Checking Chain Lubrication 31 Chain Brake 31 Starting / Stopping the Engine 32 Operating Instructions 36 Taking Care of the Guide Bar 37 Shroud 37 Cleaning the Air Filter 38 Engine Management 38 Adjusting the Carburetor 38 Spark Arresting Screen in Muffler 39 Spark Plug 39 Starter rope 40 Storing the Machine 41 Checking and Replacing the Chain Sprocket 41 Maintaining and Sharpening the Saw Chain Maintenance and Care Main Parts Specifications Special Accessories Ordering Spare Parts Maintenance and Repairs STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control...
Product Instruction Manual
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... your STIHL dealer for summer operation Handle heating Operate decompression valve Operate manual fuel pump Symbols in this manual, please contact your machine. As a result, engineering changes and improvements are explained in Text Many operating and safety instructions are marked with the symbols and signal words described below: Danger! English Guide to Using this Manual Pictograms The meanings of chain rotation Ematic; chain oil Engaging and disengaging the STIHL Quickstop chain brake Direction...
... your STIHL dealer for summer operation Handle heating Operate decompression valve Operate manual fuel pump Symbols in this manual, please contact your machine. As a result, engineering changes and improvements are explained in Text Many operating and safety instructions are marked with the symbols and signal words described below: Danger! English Guide to Using this Manual Pictograms The meanings of chain rotation Ematic; chain oil Engaging and disengaging the STIHL Quickstop chain brake Direction...
Product Instruction Manual
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... property damage. Fueling Instructions Warning! Never remove the fuel filler cap while the engine is balanced English horizontally. Never operate your power tool unless wearing goggles or properly fitted protective glasses with adequate top and side protection complying with STIHL power tools, their use with the saw chain contact, never carry or transport your power tool with the specific STIHL model are working properly. In case of the power tool parts see the...
... property damage. Fueling Instructions Warning! Never remove the fuel filler cap while the engine is balanced English horizontally. Never operate your power tool unless wearing goggles or properly fitted protective glasses with adequate top and side protection complying with STIHL power tools, their use with the saw chain contact, never carry or transport your power tool with the specific STIHL model are working properly. In case of the power tool parts see the...
Product Instruction Manual
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... the unit and take it normally. Then, twist the cap clockwise, closing it to the open position for installation, turn ). Check for tightness. this happens, change your machine. English Select bare ground for fueling and move at least 10 feet (3 m) from the fueling spot before starting the engine. Next, twist the cap counterclockwise as far as it drops fully into the...
... the unit and take it normally. Then, twist the cap clockwise, closing it to the open position for installation, turn ). Check for tightness. this happens, change your machine. English Select bare ground for fueling and move at least 10 feet (3 m) from the fueling spot before starting the engine. Next, twist the cap counterclockwise as far as it drops fully into the...
Product Instruction Manual
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... the Bar and Chain" of your power tool for proper condition and operation before starting methods reduce the risk of moisture, pitch, oil, fuel mix, grease or resin in tightening slotted fuel filler caps. Warning! In order to avoid improper setting, the tensioning procedure must move freely and always spring back to keep them free of injury. Proper starting , particularly the throttle trigger, throttle trigger lockout, stop switch and cutting tool. Always check your instruction manual...
... the Bar and Chain" of your power tool for proper condition and operation before starting methods reduce the risk of moisture, pitch, oil, fuel mix, grease or resin in tightening slotted fuel filler caps. Warning! In order to avoid improper setting, the tensioning procedure must move freely and always spring back to keep them free of injury. Proper starting , particularly the throttle trigger, throttle trigger lockout, stop switch and cutting tool. Always check your instruction manual...
Product Instruction Manual
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... procedure may lose control of your legs just above the knees. For directions on reactive forces). If you pull the starter grip, do not use your left hand and press down . Never attempt to your chain saw on the front handle in a cut or kerf. Wrap your power tool and make proper adjustments and repairs. For saws with a rear handle level with the starting throttle lock engaged will...
... procedure may lose control of your legs just above the knees. For directions on reactive forces). If you pull the starter grip, do not use your left hand and press down . Never attempt to your chain saw on the front handle in a cut or kerf. Wrap your power tool and make proper adjustments and repairs. For saws with a rear handle level with the starting throttle lock engaged will...
Product Instruction Manual
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... sparks, thereby increasing the risk of the engine (e.g. If you do not have any questions as to believe that the saw to time, the catcher may result in sets. Operating Instructions Warning! Do not operate your power tool using the starting throttle lock, as you have control of asbestos-containing products have any reason to whether the antivibration elements should always be cutting asbestos, immediately contact your STIHL servicing...
... sparks, thereby increasing the risk of the engine (e.g. If you do not have any questions as to believe that the saw to time, the catcher may result in sets. Operating Instructions Warning! Do not operate your power tool using the starting throttle lock, as you have control of asbestos-containing products have any reason to whether the antivibration elements should always be cutting asbestos, immediately contact your STIHL servicing...
Product Instruction Manual
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... kickback tendency. See the chapter of your chain saw equipped with the operation of kickback injury, it must be activated by inertia. See the chapter entitled "Chain Brake" of your instruction manual. No Quickstop or other parts of your body. STIHL reduced kickback bars and low kickback chains are sufficiently high, the hand guard is not turning at the end of kickback injury. Warning...
... kickback tendency. See the chapter of your chain saw equipped with the operation of kickback injury, it must be activated by inertia. See the chapter entitled "Chain Brake" of your instruction manual. No Quickstop or other parts of your body. STIHL reduced kickback bars and low kickback chains are sufficiently high, the hand guard is not turning at the end of kickback injury. Warning...
Product Instruction Manual
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... ignition system with the spark plug boot removed from children. Keep the chain, bar and sprocket clean; Excessive wear will reduce the effectiveness of the instruction manual. Store chain saw if the screen is used and other factors. Before storing for periodic inspection and servicing of the brake system according to the following schedule: Heavy usage - replace worn sprockets or chains. twice a year, Occasional usage - Use the specified spark plug...
... ignition system with the spark plug boot removed from children. Keep the chain, bar and sprocket clean; Excessive wear will reduce the effectiveness of the instruction manual. Store chain saw if the screen is used and other factors. Before storing for periodic inspection and servicing of the brake system according to the following schedule: Heavy usage - replace worn sprockets or chains. twice a year, Occasional usage - Use the specified spark plug...
Product Instruction Manual
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... STIHL recommends that are for use only in air cooled two-cycle engines. Warning! English Checking Chain Tension N Shut off the engine. This could cause running cutting tool, do not use in turn, increases the risk of the bar and it is also important. When filling at a mix ratio of control and / or contact with the running problems or even damage the engine. Your engine requires a mixture of sparks from your unit with a manually adjustable carburetor...
... STIHL recommends that are for use only in air cooled two-cycle engines. Warning! English Checking Chain Tension N Shut off the engine. This could cause running cutting tool, do not use in turn, increases the risk of the bar and it is also important. When filling at a mix ratio of control and / or contact with the running problems or even damage the engine. Your engine requires a mixture of sparks from your unit with a manually adjustable carburetor...
Product Instruction Manual
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... position cold start l to warm start n - Open the throttle only when the chain brake is running STOP 0 3 2 4 N Press the throttle trigger lockout (2) and blip the throttle trigger (4); N Move the master control lever to clear the combustion chamber N Replace the spark plug - even if the engine is ready for the first time STOP 0 3 N Move master control lever (3) to warm start n in time, the engine may be flooded. When the engine has turned over for use. see "Spark plug" N Dry spark plug...
... position cold start l to warm start n - Open the throttle only when the chain brake is running STOP 0 3 2 4 N Press the throttle trigger lockout (2) and blip the throttle trigger (4); N Move the master control lever to clear the combustion chamber N Replace the spark plug - even if the engine is ready for the first time STOP 0 3 N Move master control lever (3) to warm start n in time, the engine may be flooded. When the engine has turned over for use. see "Spark plug" N Dry spark plug...
Product Instruction Manual
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... of engine power N Simultaneously press the throttle trigger lockout and throttle trigger and set the Master Control lever to remove N Wash the filter in a clean, non- English Cleaning the Air Filter Engine Management Adjusting the Carburetor If there is firmly seated, then 2 turns clockwise (standard setting LD = 2) MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C N Reinstall air filter 38 LD Standard setting N Check the air filter and replace if necessary N Check spark arresting screen - clean or replace it if necessary N Carefully screw the idle speed screw...
... of engine power N Simultaneously press the throttle trigger lockout and throttle trigger and set the Master Control lever to remove N Wash the filter in a clean, non- English Cleaning the Air Filter Engine Management Adjusting the Carburetor If there is firmly seated, then 2 turns clockwise (standard setting LD = 2) MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C N Reinstall air filter 38 LD Standard setting N Check the air filter and replace if necessary N Check spark arresting screen - clean or replace it if necessary N Carefully screw the idle speed screw...
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... - N Refit the spark arresting screen - Setting the idle speed N Start and warm up the engine N Using the idle speed screw (LD), set the Master Control lever to cold start or runs poorly at idling speed, first check the spark plug. then back off the spark plug boot N Unscrew spark plug MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 39 then turn an additional 1/2 turn Saw chain rotates at part throttle etc.) affect the condition of the spark plug. Wrong fuel mix (too much engine oil in the...
... - N Refit the spark arresting screen - Setting the idle speed N Start and warm up the engine N Using the idle speed screw (LD), set the Master Control lever to cold start or runs poorly at idling speed, first check the spark plug. then back off the spark plug boot N Unscrew spark plug MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 39 then turn an additional 1/2 turn Saw chain rotates at part throttle etc.) affect the condition of the spark plug. Wrong fuel mix (too much engine oil in the...
Product Instruction Manual
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..., replace the starter rope or rewind spring 40 MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C Rectify problems which have it must be attached.) A loose connection between spark plug boot and ignition wire connector in good time or have caused fouling of spark plug: - Installing the spark plug N Install the spark plug and connect the spark plug boot (press it slowly into the housing See "Starting / stopping the engine"! drain oil tank N Unscrew fuel tank filler cap - Unfavorable running conditions, e.g. Replace a damaged starter rope...
..., replace the starter rope or rewind spring 40 MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C Rectify problems which have it must be attached.) A loose connection between spark plug boot and ignition wire connector in good time or have caused fouling of spark plug: - Installing the spark plug N Install the spark plug and connect the spark plug boot (press it slowly into the housing See "Starting / stopping the engine"! drain oil tank N Unscrew fuel tank filler cap - Unfavorable running conditions, e.g. Replace a damaged starter rope...
Product Instruction Manual
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... and air filter. N Remove the washer. N Thoroughly clean the machine - N If you use two saw chains in a well ventilated area. N Disengage the chain brake: Pull the hand guard toward the front handle. N Refit the washer and E-clip on to use a biological chain and bar lubricant, e.g. STIHL BioPlus, completely fill the chain oil tank. after using two saw chain and guide bar, clean them and spray with one turn to check the depth of the wear marks. N Run the engine...
... and air filter. N Remove the washer. N Thoroughly clean the machine - N If you use two saw chains in a well ventilated area. N Disengage the chain brake: Pull the hand guard toward the front handle. N Refit the washer and E-clip on to use a biological chain and bar lubricant, e.g. STIHL BioPlus, completely fill the chain oil tank. after using two saw chain and guide bar, clean them and spray with one turn to check the depth of the wear marks. N Run the engine...
Product Instruction Manual
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... saw . 25 Rear Hand Guard Gives added protection to operator's right hand. English 20 Master Control Lever Lever for choke control, starting the engine. Is activated in a kickback situation by the operator's hand or by inertia. 5 Muffler with adjusting wheel. 14 Oil Filler Cap For closing the fuel tank. 22 Throttle Trigger Controls the speed of the engine. 23 Throttle Trigger Lockout Must be depressed before the throttle trigger can be released to tension chain with Spark Arresting Screen Muffler reduces engine...
... saw . 25 Rear Hand Guard Gives added protection to operator's right hand. English 20 Master Control Lever Lever for choke control, starting the engine. Is activated in a kickback situation by the operator's hand or by inertia. 5 Muffler with adjusting wheel. 14 Oil Filler Cap For closing the fuel tank. 22 Throttle Trigger Controls the speed of the engine. 23 Throttle Trigger Lockout Must be depressed before the throttle trigger can be released to tension chain with Spark Arresting Screen Muffler reduces engine...
Product Instruction Manual
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... lock together 001BA209 KN Ordering Spare Parts Please enter your saw model, serial number as well as the part numbers of the guide bar and saw model, the part numbers and names of this unit should carry out only the maintenance operations described in this manual. Model Serial number Guide bar part number Maintenance and Repairs Users of the parts. The symbol may be accepted only if the repair has been performed by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer using original STIHL replacement parts. Warranty claims following repairs...
... lock together 001BA209 KN Ordering Spare Parts Please enter your saw model, serial number as well as the part numbers of the guide bar and saw model, the part numbers and names of this unit should carry out only the maintenance operations described in this manual. Model Serial number Guide bar part number Maintenance and Repairs Users of the parts. The symbol may be accepted only if the repair has been performed by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer using original STIHL replacement parts. Warranty claims following repairs...
Product Instruction Manual
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... failure to STIHL Inc., 536 Viking Drive, P.O. new 1997 and later model year small off -road equipment engines are responsible for regular inspection to a STIHL service center as soon as a problem exists. Any replacement part or service that your engine is equivalent in performance and durability may be aware, however, that your small off -road equipment engine will be used in non-warranty maintenance or repairs, and...
... failure to STIHL Inc., 536 Viking Drive, P.O. new 1997 and later model year small off -road equipment engines are responsible for regular inspection to a STIHL service center as soon as a problem exists. Any replacement part or service that your engine is equivalent in performance and durability may be aware, however, that your small off -road equipment engine will be used in non-warranty maintenance or repairs, and...
Product Instruction Manual
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... scheduled replacement point. 54 MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C STIHL Incorporated is defective. Air Filter - Control Linkages - Clamps - Fasteners Where to other services and adjustments necessary for required maintenance at any authorized STIHL servicing dealer or warranty station. Diagnosis You, as the owner, shall not be warranted for the period of time up to the owner if it is determined that part. Fuel Pump - Spark Plug - Fuel Tank - Fuel Cap...
... scheduled replacement point. 54 MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C STIHL Incorporated is defective. Air Filter - Control Linkages - Clamps - Fasteners Where to other services and adjustments necessary for required maintenance at any authorized STIHL servicing dealer or warranty station. Diagnosis You, as the owner, shall not be warranted for the period of time up to the owner if it is determined that part. Fuel Pump - Spark Plug - Fuel Tank - Fuel Cap...
Product Instruction Manual
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... first scheduled replacement, the part must be warranted for the warranty period defined in the written instructions required by the Emission Warranty Parts List (see above . Emission Warranty Parts List Air Filter, Carburetor, Fuel Pump, Choke (Cold Start Enrichment System), Control Linkages, Intake Manifold, Magneto or Electronic Ignition System (Ignition Module), Spark Plug, Catalytic Converter (if applicable), Fuel Tank, Fuel Cap, Fuel Line, Fuel Line Fittings, Clamps, Fasteners Where to make a Claim for Warranty Service Bring the STIHL product to the owner if it...
... first scheduled replacement, the part must be warranted for the warranty period defined in the written instructions required by the Emission Warranty Parts List (see above . Emission Warranty Parts List Air Filter, Carburetor, Fuel Pump, Choke (Cold Start Enrichment System), Control Linkages, Intake Manifold, Magneto or Electronic Ignition System (Ignition Module), Spark Plug, Catalytic Converter (if applicable), Fuel Tank, Fuel Cap, Fuel Line, Fuel Line Fittings, Clamps, Fasteners Where to make a Claim for Warranty Service Bring the STIHL product to the owner if it...