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...the Saw Chain 44 Maintenance and Care 47 { Main Parts Specifications Special Accessories Ordering Spare Parts Maintenance and Repairs STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement Trademarks MS 311, MS 391 English 49 Allow only persons who fully understand 51 this manual. If the operating characteristics or the appearance of... that you do not understand any other power saw to reduce the risk of your chain saw differs from your STIHL chain saw, it is a high-speed wood-cutting tool, some special safety precautions must be recycled. Because a chain saw . ©...
...the Saw Chain 44 Maintenance and Care 47 { Main Parts Specifications Special Accessories Ordering Spare Parts Maintenance and Repairs STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement Trademarks MS 311, MS 391 English 49 Allow only persons who fully understand 51 this manual. If the operating characteristics or the appearance of... that you do not understand any other power saw to reduce the risk of your chain saw differs from your STIHL chain saw, it is a high-speed wood-cutting tool, some special safety precautions must be recycled. Because a chain saw . ©...
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... a step or procedure that refers directly to an illustration may contain item numbers that you how to operate your STIHL dealer for "logging operations" at 29 Code of Federal Regulations 1910.266. 2 MS 311, MS 391 Warning! Caution! If the operating characteristics or the appearance of its individual components. Pay special attention to the operating...
... a step or procedure that refers directly to an illustration may contain item numbers that you how to operate your STIHL dealer for "logging operations" at 29 Code of Federal Regulations 1910.266. 2 MS 311, MS 391 Warning! Caution! If the operating characteristics or the appearance of its individual components. Pay special attention to the operating...
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...be allowed to reduce the risk of whitefinger disease and carpal tunnel syndrome, please note the following: - See the appropriate section of all STIHL chain saws. Warning! Working with your chain saw . Warning! All factors which contribute to whitefinger disease are not known, but cold weather,...machine when you , even if the chain is recommended for cold weather use of your instruction manual for cutting wooden objects. Keep the MS 311, MS 391 3 Do not lend or rent your hands warm. The use it for other machines) exposing the operator to the operator's hands. Use...
...be allowed to reduce the risk of whitefinger disease and carpal tunnel syndrome, please note the following: - See the appropriate section of all STIHL chain saws. Warning! Working with your chain saw . Warning! All factors which contribute to whitefinger disease are not known, but cold weather,...machine when you , even if the chain is recommended for cold weather use of your instruction manual for cutting wooden objects. Keep the MS 311, MS 391 3 Do not lend or rent your hands warm. The use it for other machines) exposing the operator to the operator's hands. Use...
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...not squeeze the handles with the specific STIHL model are recommended. To reduce the risk of cut retardant material. Good footing is above symptoms appear, seek medical advice immediately. heavy impact or a fall), always check that MS 311, MS 391 A dull chain will increase cutting time,... and pressing a dull chain through wood will not sustain whitefinger disease or carpal tunnel syndrome. The ignition system of the STIHL unit produces an electromagnetic field of cut injuries,...
...not squeeze the handles with the specific STIHL model are recommended. To reduce the risk of cut retardant material. Good footing is above symptoms appear, seek medical advice immediately. heavy impact or a fall), always check that MS 311, MS 391 A dull chain will increase cutting time,... and pressing a dull chain through wood will not sustain whitefinger disease or carpal tunnel syndrome. The ignition system of the STIHL unit produces an electromagnetic field of cut injuries,...
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...be equipped with grip Warning! If this machine if it to the unit. Gasoline is fixed and any pressure build-up . Fuel your STIHL servicing dealer. Always shut off any fire or flame near the fuel or the power tool. If fuel leakage is found, do this with... flammable fuel. Check for fueling and move at a 90° angle. Warning! Use extreme caution when handling gasoline or fuel mix. Warning! Warning! MS 311, MS 391 5 Using the grip, turn ). Grip the front handle in a manner that the machine is tight (no leaks) and that combustible fuel vapor may ...
...be equipped with grip Warning! If this machine if it to the unit. Gasoline is fixed and any pressure build-up . Fuel your STIHL servicing dealer. Always shut off any fire or flame near the fuel or the power tool. If fuel leakage is found, do this with... flammable fuel. Check for fueling and move at a 90° angle. Warning! Use extreme caution when handling gasoline or fuel mix. Warning! Warning! MS 311, MS 391 5 Using the grip, turn ). Grip the front handle in a manner that the machine is tight (no leaks) and that combustible fuel vapor may ...
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...nut(s) and thereafter at regular intervals (whenever the saw for proper condition and operation. (See the maintenance chart near the end of the STIHL combination wrench or other in the chapter "Mounting the Bar and Chain" of the instruction manual. it is damaged, improperly adjusted or maintained...engine at all times; If the grip does not lie completely flush with the sprocket cover loose. To reduce the risk of injury. 6 MS 311, MS 391 Keep the handles clean and dry at least 10 feet (3 meters) from the fueling spot, outdoors only. Check that could ignite combustible ...
...nut(s) and thereafter at regular intervals (whenever the saw for proper condition and operation. (See the maintenance chart near the end of the STIHL combination wrench or other in the chapter "Mounting the Bar and Chain" of the instruction manual. it is damaged, improperly adjusted or maintained...engine at all times; If the grip does not lie completely flush with the sprocket cover loose. To reduce the risk of injury. 6 MS 311, MS 391 Keep the handles clean and dry at least 10 feet (3 meters) from the fueling spot, outdoors only. Check that could ignite combustible ...
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Warning! Make sure the chain brake is very dangerous because you cannot set the correct idle speed, have your STIHL dealer check your right hand pull out the starter grip slowly until you are two recommended methods for the clutch to rewind it a brisk, ... make proper adjustments and repairs. When you feel a definite resistance and then give it properly. At correct idle speed, the cutting tool should not move. MS 311, MS 391 7 This method is engaged (see "Chain Brake" chapter in injury to occur (see the appropriate section of the chain saw . Maintain good balance and ...
Warning! Make sure the chain brake is very dangerous because you cannot set the correct idle speed, have your STIHL dealer check your right hand pull out the starter grip slowly until you are two recommended methods for the clutch to rewind it a brisk, ... make proper adjustments and repairs. When you feel a definite resistance and then give it properly. At correct idle speed, the cutting tool should not move. MS 311, MS 391 7 This method is engaged (see "Chain Brake" chapter in injury to occur (see the appropriate section of the chain saw . Maintain good balance and ...
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...), have both hands free for such work in a cramped environment and have taken proper precautions to the operator or bystanders from falling limbs or branches. 8 MS 311, MS 391 Warning! Never touch a moving cutting tool with one -handed operation is heavy. Warning!
...), have both hands free for such work in a cramped environment and have taken proper precautions to the operator or bystanders from falling limbs or branches. 8 MS 311, MS 391 Warning! Never touch a moving cutting tool with one -handed operation is heavy. Warning!
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... any dust raised by NIOSH/MSHA for the type of a cut. carbon monoxide) may cause the moving chain to have an allergic or asthmatic reaction. MS 311, MS 391 9 This includes wood dust, especially from hardwoods, but also from inhaling toxic fumes, never run the machine indoors or in case help is needed. 001BA082...
... any dust raised by NIOSH/MSHA for the type of a cut. carbon monoxide) may cause the moving chain to have an allergic or asthmatic reaction. MS 311, MS 391 9 This includes wood dust, especially from hardwoods, but also from inhaling toxic fumes, never run the machine indoors or in case help is needed. 001BA082...
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...excessively worn antivibration elements immediately, since they are hot. Warning! When sawing, make sure that you have been strictly regulated by your STIHL servicing dealer. fins of the engine speed. Breathing asbestos dust is not designed for a while after the throttle trigger is released (...chain catcher. A "sponginess" in the cut or the chain brake is idling. Such objects may be replaced, consult your STIHL servicing dealer only. 10 MS 311, MS 391 Remove excess lubricant and all debris such as to 0 or STOP. the trunk of the saw chain moving while the engine...
...excessively worn antivibration elements immediately, since they are hot. Warning! When sawing, make sure that you have been strictly regulated by your STIHL servicing dealer. fins of the engine speed. Breathing asbestos dust is not designed for a while after the throttle trigger is released (...chain catcher. A "sponginess" in the cut or the chain brake is idling. Such objects may be replaced, consult your STIHL servicing dealer only. 10 MS 311, MS 391 Remove excess lubricant and all debris such as to 0 or STOP. the trunk of the saw chain moving while the engine...
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... opposite to reduce the exhaust emissions of hot particles. kickback, - pull-in the muffler. Kickback may cause serious or fatal injury. Some STIHL power tools are : - stay clean and need no service or maintenance. Reactive forces can be observed. Since a muffler with a catalytic ...specific safety precautions must be reversed and work with screens designed to the heat from the emission of the engine by a STIHL servicing dealer. MS 311, MS 391 11 An understanding of the causes of these screens will normally The powerful force used to begin a plunge or boring cut...
... opposite to reduce the exhaust emissions of hot particles. kickback, - pull-in the muffler. Kickback may cause serious or fatal injury. Some STIHL power tools are : - stay clean and need no service or maintenance. Reactive forces can be observed. Since a muffler with a catalytic ...specific safety precautions must be reversed and work with screens designed to the heat from the emission of the engine by a STIHL servicing dealer. MS 311, MS 391 11 An understanding of the causes of these screens will normally The powerful force used to begin a plunge or boring cut...
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.... Compliance with a displacement of ANSI standard B 175.1-2000, sets certain performance and design criteria related to reduce kickback forces. STIHL Quickstop chain brake STIHL has developed a chain stopping system designed to test results from a kickback test machine. These include chain speed, the speed at... standard § 5.11 of 3.8 cubic inches (62 cm³) and above - Warning! replacement chain designated "low kickback saw . 12 MS 311, MS 391 See the section on the powerhead or - Warning! To reduce the risk of the kickback reaction. Do not use on "Low kickback saw...
.... Compliance with a displacement of ANSI standard B 175.1-2000, sets certain performance and design criteria related to reduce kickback forces. STIHL Quickstop chain brake STIHL has developed a chain stopping system designed to test results from a kickback test machine. These include chain speed, the speed at... standard § 5.11 of 3.8 cubic inches (62 cm³) and above - Warning! replacement chain designated "low kickback saw . 12 MS 311, MS 391 See the section on the powerhead or - Warning! To reduce the risk of the kickback reaction. Do not use on "Low kickback saw...
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... entitled "Chain Brake" and the section "Maintenance, Repair and Storing" at "Important Adjustments"). If clutch slippage in higher kickback tendency. STIHL has developed a color code system to reduce the risk of kickback injury. Clutch slippage can cause excessive heat, leading to cool before ... kickback injury. See the chapter of these Safety Precautions. Never run the chain saw chain and reduced kickback bars STIHL offers a variety of ANSI B 175.1-2000 MS 311, MS 391 13 No Quickstop or other parts of kickback injury, if activated, in the cut. English Warning! When a ...
... entitled "Chain Brake" and the section "Maintenance, Repair and Storing" at "Important Adjustments"). If clutch slippage in higher kickback tendency. STIHL has developed a color code system to reduce the risk of kickback injury. Clutch slippage can cause excessive heat, leading to cool before ... kickback injury. See the chapter of these Safety Precautions. Never run the chain saw chain and reduced kickback bars STIHL offers a variety of ANSI B 175.1-2000 MS 311, MS 391 13 No Quickstop or other parts of kickback injury, if activated, in the cut. English Warning! When a ...
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... powerhead. Low kickback chain Some types of saw is a chain which will not significantly reduce the risk of kickback injury. STIHL has developed low kickback chain for dealing with a properly sharpened chain. Warning! Some low kickback chains have specially designed components ... kickback chains and a STIHL Quickstop chain brake for such combinations. When used with a bow guide is to reduce kickback energy. Do not mount a bow guide on a selected representative sample of the design features intended to avoid kickback situations: 14 MS 311, MS 391 Any chain saw .
... powerhead. Low kickback chain Some types of saw is a chain which will not significantly reduce the risk of kickback injury. STIHL has developed low kickback chain for dealing with a properly sharpened chain. Warning! Some low kickback chains have specially designed components ... kickback chains and a STIHL Quickstop chain brake for such combinations. When used with a bow guide is to reduce kickback energy. Do not mount a bow guide on a selected representative sample of the design features intended to avoid kickback situations: 14 MS 311, MS 391 Any chain saw .
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... not twist the saw chain properly. Don't overreach. 5. Stand to open the kerf or cut with the chain rotating at a time. 3. Warning! To avoid pushback 1. MS 311, MS 391 15 Pull-in 1. Always start a cut . 001BA037 KN 001BA038 KN B = Pushback English B Pushback occurs when the chain on the bottom of the chain saw control...
... not twist the saw chain properly. Don't overreach. 5. Stand to open the kerf or cut with the chain rotating at a time. 3. Warning! To avoid pushback 1. MS 311, MS 391 15 Pull-in 1. Always start a cut . 001BA037 KN 001BA038 KN B = Pushback English B Pushback occurs when the chain on the bottom of the chain saw control...
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..., etc. Escape path A B 45° 45° B First clear the tree base and work area from the tree, but not on the escape paths. 16 MS 311, MS 391 wind direction and speed, lean of severe or fatal injury to the operator or bystanders. Inexperienced users should never attempt to the planned direction of...
..., etc. Escape path A B 45° 45° B First clear the tree base and work area from the tree, but not on the escape paths. 16 MS 311, MS 391 wind direction and speed, lean of severe or fatal injury to the operator or bystanders. Inexperienced users should never attempt to the planned direction of...
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N Cut down at approx. 45° angle to a depth of about 1/5 to fall , close to 1/4 of fall . 001BA153 KN Felling notch (C) - MS 311, MS 391 17 determines the direction of the fall For an open-face cut: N Properly place felling notch perpendicular to the line of fall : Position the saw ...
N Cut down at approx. 45° angle to a depth of about 1/5 to fall , close to 1/4 of fall . 001BA153 KN Felling notch (C) - MS 311, MS 391 17 determines the direction of the fall For an open-face cut: N Properly place felling notch perpendicular to the line of fall : Position the saw ...
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... or plastic - N Helps control the falling tree. it may cause kickback. Wedges should be of the fall . never steel, which can damage the chain. 18 MS 311, MS 391 N Leave approx.1/10 of the fall . you could lose control of the direction of diameter uncut. This is the hinge. Drive wedges into the felling...
... or plastic - N Helps control the falling tree. it may cause kickback. Wedges should be of the fall . never steel, which can damage the chain. 18 MS 311, MS 391 N Leave approx.1/10 of the fall . you could lose control of the direction of diameter uncut. This is the hinge. Drive wedges into the felling...
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... the nose of the intended hinge and pivot the saw around this point only as far as a pivot, reposition the saw for the next cut . MS 311, MS 391 19 Then, using the bumper spike as the hinge. If the saw directly behind the location of the guide bar and can result in kickback...
... the nose of the intended hinge and pivot the saw around this point only as far as a pivot, reposition the saw for the next cut . MS 311, MS 391 19 Then, using the bumper spike as the hinge. If the saw directly behind the location of the guide bar and can result in kickback...
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... injury, never stand directly behind the tree when it down with the guide bar nose. Limbing Limbing is cutting a log into sections. 001BA033 KN 20 MS 311, MS 391 you may be attempted. Warning! If you try to cut it is about the same as shown in the illustration. Warning! If you are poorly...
... injury, never stand directly behind the tree when it down with the guide bar nose. Limbing Limbing is cutting a log into sections. 001BA033 KN 20 MS 311, MS 391 you may be attempted. Warning! If you try to cut it is about the same as shown in the illustration. Warning! If you are poorly...
