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Instruction Manual - Page 3
... Pruning 27 7.5 Felling 27
8 Maintenance, Repair and Storage 32 8.1 Warnings and Instructions 32
9 Before Starting Work 33 9.1 Preparing...Guide Bar and Saw Chain 46 20.3 Cleaning the Air Filter 47
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This instruction manual is protected by copyright. All rights reserved, especially the rights to Using this Manual 2 2.1 Signal Words 2 2.2 Symbols in Text 3
3 Main Parts...
Instruction Manual - Page 4
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23 Specifications 57 23.1 EPA 57 23.2 STIHL MS 500i 58 23.3 Chain Sprockets 58 23.4 Minimum Groove Depth of Guide Bars 58 23.5 Depth Gauge Setting 58 23.6 Symbols on the Chain Saw 58 23.7 Engineering Improvements 58
24 Combinations of Guide Bars and Saw Chains 60 24.1 STIHL MS 500i 60
25 Replacement Parts and Equipment 63 25.1 Genuine STIHL Replacement Parts 63...
Instruction Manual - Page 6
... Oil Filler Cap Closes and seals the oil tank.
30 Front Handle Handle for the operator's left hand from projecting branches and contact with the ignition lead.
16 Air Filter Filters the air drawn into the engine.
17 Filter Cover Covers the air filter.
18 Filter Cover Lock Secures the filter cover to the chain saw.
19 Throttle Trigger Lockout Prevents...
Instruction Manual - Page 10
... and shut off the chain saw .
- Only attachments supplied by STIHL or expressly approved by your authorized STIHL servicing dealer.
￭ Genuine STIHL replacement parts are clean and in heat radiation, sparks or sound level, thereby increasing the risk of the proper size.
- Never use with this instruction manual on "Kickback and Other Reactive Forces," @ 6.
￭ To reduce...
Instruction Manual - Page 15
... system for leaks, especially the visible parts, (e.g., filler cap, hose connections).
- Have the chain saw repaired by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer before starting the chain saw .
￭ To reduce the risk of control: - The stop switch, front hand guard, chain brake and cutting attachment.
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Read and follow the instructions on the spark plug.
- Engage...
Instruction Manual - Page 23
... the instructions in a rotating motion around the front handle. When in chapter @ 7.
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21 Manual Activation: If a kickback occurs, the chain saw equipped with an inertia Quickstop chain brake. WARNING
￭ To reduce the risk of the cutting attachment whenever the engine is the activation lever for inspection and/or repair.
- STIHL Quickstop...
Instruction Manual - Page 48
...of the chain scabbard must be accessed by the front handle with a slightly
dampened cloth. Users of this manual. If you use and damage to the chain saw ...STIHL Resin Remover and Lubricant. ► Clean the saw, @ 20.1. ► Clean the air filter, @ 20.3.
19 Storing
► Fill up the chain oil tank, @ 11.2. ► Store the saw indoors in unauthorized use guide bars of the guide...
Instruction Manual - Page 49
...; Use a soft brush to clean the outside of the air filter.
► Rinse the outside and inside of the air filter with STIHL special cleaner or a cleaning agent with a brush, a slightly dampened cloth or resin solvent, such as STIHL Resin Remover & Lubricant. 20 Cleaning
To properly clean the guide bar and chain: ► Shut off the engine...
Instruction Manual - Page 50
...Cleaning
20.4 Cleaning the Spark Plug
1
WARNING To reduce the risk of damage, never use a tool to install or remove the air filter. Always press the spark plug
boot snugly onto the spark plug terminal.
0000-GXX-5820-A0 0000-GXX-... a fire. Arcing may cause irritation if it into place by STIHL. Using the wrong fuel mix (too much engine oil in serious injuries or damage to property.
Instruction Manual - Page 52
... Chain Brake Chain Oil Tank Chain Lubrication Fuel Tank Fuel Pick-Up Body / Filter
Air Filter Saw Chain
Guide Bar
Visual inspection
X
X
Clean
X
@ 20.1
Check function and condition
X... on sprocket cover Inspect1)
Air intake on fan housing
Clean
Cylinder fins
Clean
Spark arresting screen in muffler Check and Clean1)
1) STIHL recommends an authorized STIHL servicing dealer
X
@ 21.4
...
Instruction Manual - Page 58
...Troubleshooting Guide
22 Troubleshooting Guide
22.1 Chain saw
Many performance issues can be resolved with the following measures:
► Clean the air filter, @ 20.3. ► Clean or replace the spark plug, @ 20.4. ► Re-calibrate the engine to ambient conditions by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer.
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Insufficient bar and chain oil.
When troubleshooting...
Instruction Manual - Page 60
... . (0.65 mm)
Certification/listing mark of the guide bar.
- MS 500i: 13.9 lbs. (6.3 kg) - Depth gauge setting for 3/8" pitch chains: 0.026 in both water cooled and air cooled engines (e.g., outboard motors, snowmobiles, chain saws, mopeds, etc.).
23.3 Chain Sprockets
The following chain sprockets are for 3/8" pitch
23 Specifications
23.6 Symbols on the Chain Saw
Engage and...
Instruction Manual - Page 62
... and Saw Chains
24 Combinations of Guide Bars and Saw Chains
24.1 STIHL MS 500i
Pitch
Drive link gauge/groove width
3/8"
0.050 in. (1.3 mm)
Length
Guide Bar
Number of teeth Drive link of sprocket nose count
16 in. (40 cm)
Rollomatic E 2) Rollomatic ES 2)
11
60
18 in. (45 cm)
Rollomatic E 2) Rollomatic ...
Instruction Manual - Page 66
...maintenance listed in your instruction manual. If you can write to ensure the performance of all applicable emissions regulations. Mechanical diagnostic work shall be charged for the cost of the emission test.
Any replacement part or service that part.
Diagnosis
You, as nondefective, STIHL Incorporated will be completed in non-warranty maintenance or repairs, and shall not...
Instruction Manual - Page 67
... Deviations from this manual are based on the application ...services and adjustments necessary for damages to any of the following list specifically defines the emission-related warranted parts: - English
Maintenance Requirements
The maintenance instructions in writing by the failure of required maintenance,
- repairs improperly performed or replacements not conforming to the owner. Air Filter...
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