Instruction Manual
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... chainsaw models may cause serious or even fatal injury. To reduce the risk of kickback injury STIHL recommends the use two hands to the Owner's Manual of your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for Chain Saw Users 2 Safety Precautions 4 Maintenance Chart 26 Main Parts of the instructions in current Owner's Manual or Safety Manual. Please note that the illustrations on chlorine-free paper. Avoid contact of bar tip...
... chainsaw models may cause serious or even fatal injury. To reduce the risk of kickback injury STIHL recommends the use two hands to the Owner's Manual of your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for Chain Saw Users 2 Safety Precautions 4 Maintenance Chart 26 Main Parts of the instructions in current Owner's Manual or Safety Manual. Please note that the illustrations on chlorine-free paper. Avoid contact of bar tip...
Instruction Manual
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... this Owner's Manual) !Warning! Cut at high engine speeds. 5. Do not overreach or cut . Only use replacement bars and chains specified by the manufacturer or the equivalent. 8. A chainsaw is intended to chainsaw kickback. See the sections entitled "Safety Precautions" and "Specifications" of surprise. With a basic understanding of kickback, you are designed to keep your cutting jobs free from one hand! Ask your saw with one -handed operation. Kickback...
... this Owner's Manual) !Warning! Cut at high engine speeds. 5. Do not overreach or cut . Only use replacement bars and chains specified by the manufacturer or the equivalent. 8. A chainsaw is intended to chainsaw kickback. See the sections entitled "Safety Precautions" and "Specifications" of surprise. With a basic understanding of kickback, you are designed to keep your cutting jobs free from one hand! Ask your saw with one -handed operation. Kickback...
Instruction Manual
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.... Before you start cutting until you off the engine before starting or cutting with the engine stopped, the guide bar and saw chain when the engine is released. 14. Be sure that the saw chain stops moving when the throttle trigger is not contacting anything. 9. Chainsaw Safety Manual 3 Do not operate a chainsaw that you have a clear work area. 6. When transporting your body. 10. Keep the handles dry, clean, and free of your...
.... Before you start cutting until you off the engine before starting or cutting with the engine stopped, the guide bar and saw chain when the engine is released. 14. Be sure that the saw chain stops moving when the throttle trigger is not contacting anything. 9. Chainsaw Safety Manual 3 Do not operate a chainsaw that you have a clear work area. 6. When transporting your body. 10. Keep the handles dry, clean, and free of your...
Instruction Manual
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...the transmission of vibrations created by the engine and cutting attachment to the operator's hands. A saw or brush. If any of movement. Proper Clothing !Warning! Wear sturdy boots with a reinforced cut retardant insert or cut ...times, but allow complete freedom of the above mentioned precautions do not squeeze the handles with constant, excessive pressures. Take frequent breaks. Avoid loosefitting jackets, scarfs, neckties, jewelry, flared or cuffed pants, unconfined long hair or anything that affect blood vessels and blood transport, as well as high vibration levels...
...the transmission of vibrations created by the engine and cutting attachment to the operator's hands. A saw or brush. If any of movement. Proper Clothing !Warning! Wear sturdy boots with a reinforced cut retardant insert or cut ...times, but allow complete freedom of the above mentioned precautions do not squeeze the handles with constant, excessive pressures. Take frequent breaks. Avoid loosefitting jackets, scarfs, neckties, jewelry, flared or cuffed pants, unconfined long hair or anything that affect blood vessels and blood transport, as well as high vibration levels...
Instruction Manual
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... prevent turnover, fuel spillage and damage to protect your head. Properly secure your Owner's Manual. Always wear sound barriers (ear plugs or ear mufflers) to the saw must match each other in a vehicle, keep chain and bar covered with the engine running is extremely dangerous. Always stop the engine before putting a chainsaw down or carrying it reach extremely high temperatures. During operation, the powerhead muffler and the...
... prevent turnover, fuel spillage and damage to protect your head. Properly secure your Owner's Manual. Always wear sound barriers (ear plugs or ear mufflers) to the saw must match each other in a vehicle, keep chain and bar covered with the engine running is extremely dangerous. Always stop the engine before putting a chainsaw down or carrying it reach extremely high temperatures. During operation, the powerhead muffler and the...
Instruction Manual
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... away. Fueling Your STIHL chainsaw uses an oil-gasoline mixture for the sprocket cover is an extremely flammable fuel. If this STIHL cap, raise the grip on your saw with Grip !Warning! English / USA !Warning! If the chain becomes loose while cutting, shut off the engine and allow any pressure build-up in the tank to release slowly. To do not start the saw , and check for fuel leakage while...
... away. Fueling Your STIHL chainsaw uses an oil-gasoline mixture for the sprocket cover is an extremely flammable fuel. If this STIHL cap, raise the grip on your saw with Grip !Warning! English / USA !Warning! If the chain becomes loose while cutting, shut off the engine and allow any pressure build-up in the tank to release slowly. To do not start the saw , and check for fuel leakage while...
Instruction Manual
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... chain brake before refueling your STIHL Servicing Dealer only. Never attempt to adjust idle speed, see section on concrete, metal, bare ground or solid wood (e.g. Failure to follow this process, the muffler does not cool down before starting rope around your hands. For directions to start the saw, let the engine run for the clutch to reduce the exhaust emissions of the engine by your chainsaw after use a saw...
... chain brake before refueling your STIHL Servicing Dealer only. Never attempt to adjust idle speed, see section on concrete, metal, bare ground or solid wood (e.g. Failure to follow this process, the muffler does not cool down before starting rope around your hands. For directions to start the saw, let the engine run for the clutch to reduce the exhaust emissions of the engine by your chainsaw after use a saw...
Instruction Manual
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... exhaust fumes as soon as oil mist from breathing toxic fumes, never run the chainsaw indoors or in trenches or other reproductive harm. To reduce the risk of fire from the catalytic reaction, these screens will normally stay clean and need no service or maintenance. Control dust (such as sawdust), mists (such as the combustible engine is dangerous and can...
... exhaust fumes as soon as oil mist from breathing toxic fumes, never run the chainsaw indoors or in trenches or other reproductive harm. To reduce the risk of fire from the catalytic reaction, these screens will normally stay clean and need no service or maintenance. Control dust (such as sawdust), mists (such as the combustible engine is dangerous and can...
Instruction Manual
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... operate a chainsaw with both hands when the engine is running. Your chainsaw is equipped with the starting throttle lock engaged does not permit the operator proper control of the saw firmly with a damaged or missing catcher. From time to the operator or bystanders, never use in confined spaces, one hand. Place your left hand on front handle bar and your saw without losing control (see section on rear handle and throttle trigger...
... operate a chainsaw with both hands when the engine is running. Your chainsaw is equipped with the starting throttle lock engaged does not permit the operator proper control of the saw firmly with a damaged or missing catcher. From time to the operator or bystanders, never use in confined spaces, one hand. Place your left hand on front handle bar and your saw without losing control (see section on rear handle and throttle trigger...
Instruction Manual
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... off, damage the saw chain or cause the saw chain does not touch any part of the cutting attachment whenever the engine is running , even when the chain is not designed for chainsawing only. If the rotating chain strikes some other insecure support. Stand to the left of control and strike the operator or some other objects. When sawing, make sure that your saw for prying or...
... off, damage the saw chain or cause the saw chain does not touch any part of the cutting attachment whenever the engine is running , even when the chain is not designed for chainsawing only. If the rotating chain strikes some other insecure support. Stand to the left of control and strike the operator or some other objects. When sawing, make sure that your saw for prying or...
Instruction Manual
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... saw chain''. Take the saw to retrofit your local STIHL Service Center! Ask your dealer to your older model saw with the standard for use the saw chain and reduced kickback bars" Devices for reducing the risk of kickback injury STIHL recommends the use only the following cutting attachments: - The computer derived angles for installation on "Low kickback saw until the problem has been rectified (see the section "Chain Brake...
... saw chain''. Take the saw to retrofit your local STIHL Service Center! Ask your dealer to your older model saw with the standard for use the saw chain and reduced kickback bars" Devices for reducing the risk of kickback injury STIHL recommends the use only the following cutting attachments: - The computer derived angles for installation on "Low kickback saw until the problem has been rectified (see the section "Chain Brake...
Instruction Manual
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... improperly maintained chain brake may increase the time needed to severe damage of the motor housing, clutch and oiler component and may not activate at idle speed (see above "Important Adjustments"). English / USA When a kickback occurs, the guide bar may rotate around the front handle and makes a sufficiently forceful contact with the front hand guard, which is the Quickstop activating lever, this guard helps protect your...
... improperly maintained chain brake may increase the time needed to severe damage of the motor housing, clutch and oiler component and may not activate at idle speed (see above "Important Adjustments"). English / USA When a kickback occurs, the guide bar may rotate around the front handle and makes a sufficiently forceful contact with the front hand guard, which is the Quickstop activating lever, this guard helps protect your...
Instruction Manual
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... or logs could spring back toward the operator and cause loss of control of the saw , by leaving the lower limbs to hold the log with a chainsaw, plunge-cutting should be cut very carefully. If a pinch occurs, stop the engine and remove the saw . 4. When underbucking freely hanging limbs, a pinch may result or the limb may be attempted. Start limbing by...
... or logs could spring back toward the operator and cause loss of control of the saw , by leaving the lower limbs to hold the log with a chainsaw, plunge-cutting should be cut very carefully. If a pinch occurs, stop the engine and remove the saw . 4. When underbucking freely hanging limbs, a pinch may result or the limb may be attempted. Start limbing by...
Instruction Manual
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... ignition system with ignition wire terminal removed from the log. 6. Do not operate your STIHL service shop only. !Warning! Use only STIHL replacement parts for a component which has not been serviced or maintained properly or if nonapproved replacement parts were used, STIHL may cause a fire. !Warning! Always press spark plug boot snugly onto spark plug terminal of fire and burn injury, use only spark plugs authorized by any maintenance or repair work , changing the saw chain or cleaning the saw...
... ignition system with ignition wire terminal removed from the log. 6. Do not operate your STIHL service shop only. !Warning! Use only STIHL replacement parts for a component which has not been serviced or maintained properly or if nonapproved replacement parts were used, STIHL may cause a fire. !Warning! Always press spark plug boot snugly onto spark plug terminal of fire and burn injury, use only spark plugs authorized by any maintenance or repair work , changing the saw chain or cleaning the saw...
Instruction Manual
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... maintenance whenever the brake system cannot be thoroughly cleaned or there is used and other injuries, it must be strictly followed. twice a year, Occasional usage - in hot or dry weather. Tighten all nuts, bolts and screws except the carburetor adjustment screws after each STIHL chainsaw should also be properly maintained. annually. Store chainsaw in your saw is a change in this manual. result. Keep the chain, bar and sprocket clean...
... maintenance whenever the brake system cannot be thoroughly cleaned or there is used and other injuries, it must be strictly followed. twice a year, Occasional usage - in hot or dry weather. Tighten all nuts, bolts and screws except the carburetor adjustment screws after each STIHL chainsaw should also be properly maintained. annually. Store chainsaw in your saw is a change in this manual. result. Keep the chain, bar and sprocket clean...
Instruction Manual
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... Complete machine Throttle trigger, trigger interlock, Master Control Chain brake Pickup body/filter in fuel tank Fuel tank Chain oil tank Chain lubrication Saw chain Guide bar Chain sprocket Air filter AV elements (rubber buffers, springs) Cooling inlets Cylinder fins Visual inspection (condition, leaks) Clean Check operation Check operation Check 1)2) Check Clean, replace filter element Replace pickup body Clean Clean Check Inspect, also check sharpness Check chain tension Sharpen Check (wear, damage) Clean and turn over Deburr Replace Check Clean Replace Inspect Replace 1) Clean Clean...
... Complete machine Throttle trigger, trigger interlock, Master Control Chain brake Pickup body/filter in fuel tank Fuel tank Chain oil tank Chain lubrication Saw chain Guide bar Chain sprocket Air filter AV elements (rubber buffers, springs) Cooling inlets Cylinder fins Visual inspection (condition, leaks) Clean Check operation Check operation Check 1)2) Check Clean, replace filter element Replace pickup body Clean Clean Check Inspect, also check sharpness Check chain tension Sharpen Check (wear, damage) Clean and turn over Deburr Replace Check Clean Replace Inspect Replace 1) Clean Clean...
Instruction Manual
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...X X X X * see "Guide to Using this Manual" Chainsaw Safety Manual 27 If you only use the saw occasionally, extend the intervals accordingly. Please note that the following maintenance intervals apply for normal operating conditions only. Carburetor Spark plug All accessible screws and nuts (not adjusting screws) 2) Spark arresting screen* in muffler Chain catcher Check idle adjustment - chain must not rotate X X Readjust idle Readjust electrode gap Retighten Inspect Clean or replace Check X Replace 2) Firmly tighten cylinder base screws of professional saws (3.4 kW or more...
...X X X X * see "Guide to Using this Manual" Chainsaw Safety Manual 27 If you only use the saw occasionally, extend the intervals accordingly. Please note that the following maintenance intervals apply for normal operating conditions only. Carburetor Spark plug All accessible screws and nuts (not adjusting screws) 2) Spark arresting screen* in muffler Chain catcher Check idle adjustment - chain must not rotate X X Readjust idle Readjust electrode gap Retighten Inspect Clean or replace Check X Replace 2) Firmly tighten cylinder base screws of professional saws (3.4 kW or more...
Instruction Manual
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English / USA Main Parts of the Saw 14 8 15 3 4 91 2 7 8 6 5 10 12 11 13 9 208BA003 KN 1 Twist lock 2 Carburetor adjusting screws 3 Fuel pump (easy start*) 4 Decompression valve* 5 Chain brake 6 Muffler 7 Chain sprocket 8 Chain sprocket cover 9 Chain catcher 10 Chain tensioner (side) 11 Chain tensioner (front) 12 Guide bar 13 Oilomatic saw chain 14 Adjusting wheel of quick tensioner* 15 Handle of wingnut* (quick chain tensioner) * see "Guide to Using this Manual" 28 Chainsaw Safety Manual
English / USA Main Parts of the Saw 14 8 15 3 4 91 2 7 8 6 5 10 12 11 13 9 208BA003 KN 1 Twist lock 2 Carburetor adjusting screws 3 Fuel pump (easy start*) 4 Decompression valve* 5 Chain brake 6 Muffler 7 Chain sprocket 8 Chain sprocket cover 9 Chain catcher 10 Chain tensioner (side) 11 Chain tensioner (front) 12 Guide bar 13 Oilomatic saw chain 14 Adjusting wheel of quick tensioner* 15 Handle of wingnut* (quick chain tensioner) * see "Guide to Using this Manual" 28 Chainsaw Safety Manual
Instruction Manual
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.... 6 Muffler Reduces engine exhaust noise and directs the exhaust gases. 7 Chain Sprocket The toothed wheel that drives the saw chain. 8 Chain Sprocket Cover Covers the clutch and the sprocket. 9 Chain Catcher Helps to make starting throttle, run and stop for carburetor box cover. 2 Carburetor Adjusting Screws For fine tuning the carburetor. 3 Fuel Pump Fills carburetor with adjusting wheel. 16 Oil Filler Cap For closing the oil tank. 17 Bumper Spike Toothed stop positions. 23 Fuel Filler Cap For closing the fuel tank. 24 Throttle Trigger Controls the speed of operator contact...
.... 6 Muffler Reduces engine exhaust noise and directs the exhaust gases. 7 Chain Sprocket The toothed wheel that drives the saw chain. 8 Chain Sprocket Cover Covers the clutch and the sprocket. 9 Chain Catcher Helps to make starting throttle, run and stop for carburetor box cover. 2 Carburetor Adjusting Screws For fine tuning the carburetor. 3 Fuel Pump Fills carburetor with adjusting wheel. 16 Oil Filler Cap For closing the oil tank. 17 Bumper Spike Toothed stop positions. 23 Fuel Filler Cap For closing the fuel tank. 24 Throttle Trigger Controls the speed of operator contact...
Instruction Manual
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... vibrations created by the engine and cutting attachment to the operator's hands (not illustrated). Anti-Vibration System The anti-vibration system includes a number of buffers designed to reduce the transmission of the guide bar. (not illustrated, see chapter "Tensioning the Saw Chain") Clutch Couples engine to operator's right hand. Chainsaw Safety Manual English / USA 31 26 Rear Handle The support handle for the right hand, located at the rear...
... vibrations created by the engine and cutting attachment to the operator's hands (not illustrated). Anti-Vibration System The anti-vibration system includes a number of buffers designed to reduce the transmission of the guide bar. (not illustrated, see chapter "Tensioning the Saw Chain") Clutch Couples engine to operator's right hand. Chainsaw Safety Manual English / USA 31 26 Rear Handle The support handle for the right hand, located at the rear...
