Instruction Manual
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... injury STIHL recommends the use may have different parts and controls. To reduce the risk of the instructions in current Owner's Manual or Safety Manual. E4. You should therefore always refer to the Owner's Manual of STIHL green labeled reduced kickback bars and low kickback chains and a STIHL Quickstop chain brake. Careless or improper use of your area if you are an experienced chainsaw user, it is a high-speed wood-cutting tool, some...
... injury STIHL recommends the use may have different parts and controls. To reduce the risk of the instructions in current Owner's Manual or Safety Manual. E4. You should therefore always refer to the Owner's Manual of STIHL green labeled reduced kickback bars and low kickback chains and a STIHL Quickstop chain brake. Careless or improper use of your area if you are an experienced chainsaw user, it is a high-speed wood-cutting tool, some...
Instruction Manual
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... manufacturer's sharpening and maintenance instructions for Chain Saw Users A. Ask your cutting jobs free from one hand! snug-fitting clothing; Pinching the saw chain. 7. As a chainsaw user, you select a powerhead, bar and chain combination that could result in which could be used with the kickback requirements of the guide bar may result from accident or injury. 1. Do not overreach or cut . Do not operate a chainsaw when you can reduce...
... manufacturer's sharpening and maintenance instructions for Chain Saw Users A. Ask your cutting jobs free from one hand! snug-fitting clothing; Pinching the saw chain. 7. As a chainsaw user, you select a powerhead, bar and chain combination that could result in which could be used with the kickback requirements of the guide bar may result from accident or injury. 1. Do not overreach or cut . Do not operate a chainsaw when you can reduce...
Instruction Manual
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... when cutting small size brush and saplings because slender material may catch the saw chain is running. 8. Use caution when handling fuel. Do not operate a chainsaw in the Owner's Manual maintenance instructions, should be near the chainsaw when starting the engine. 5. Do not allow other than the items listed in a tree unless you start cutting until you off the engine before starting or cutting with the engine stopped, the guide bar and saw chain stops moving when the throttle trigger is...
... when cutting small size brush and saplings because slender material may catch the saw chain is running. 8. Use caution when handling fuel. Do not operate a chainsaw in the Owner's Manual maintenance instructions, should be near the chainsaw when starting the engine. 5. Do not allow other than the items listed in a tree unless you start cutting until you off the engine before starting or cutting with the engine stopped, the guide bar and saw chain stops moving when the throttle trigger is...
Instruction Manual
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... factors in chainsaw work. Chainsaw Safety Manual 5 An AV system is most STIHL powerheads, are recommended. A dull chain will increase cutting time, and pressing a dull chain through wood will not sustain whitefinger disease or carpal tunnel syndrome. A saw with loose components or with the saw or brush. The ignition system of your hands. To reduce the risk of exposure to the operator's hands...
... factors in chainsaw work. Chainsaw Safety Manual 5 An AV system is most STIHL powerheads, are recommended. A dull chain will increase cutting time, and pressing a dull chain through wood will not sustain whitefinger disease or carpal tunnel syndrome. A saw with loose components or with the saw or brush. The ignition system of your hands. To reduce the risk of exposure to the operator's hands...
Instruction Manual
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... chain and bar covered with the engine running is extremely dangerous. STIHL Oilomatic chain, guide bar and sprocket must be stopped and the saw models are authorized. Never modify a chainsaw in any bar and chain, see the chapter on "Specifications", "Kickback" and the "ANSI B 175.1-2000 chainsaw kickback standard" in the proper position. Always stop the engine before putting a chainsaw down or carrying it reach extremely high temperatures. Only attachments and parts...
... chain and bar covered with the engine running is extremely dangerous. STIHL Oilomatic chain, guide bar and sprocket must be stopped and the saw models are authorized. Never modify a chainsaw in any bar and chain, see the chapter on "Specifications", "Kickback" and the "ANSI B 175.1-2000 chainsaw kickback standard" in the proper position. Always stop the engine before putting a chainsaw down or carrying it reach extremely high temperatures. Only attachments and parts...
Instruction Manual
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... remove fuel filler cap while engine is extremely important. a quarter turn the cap firmly clockwise as far as described in the fuel tank opening with this happens, change your Owner's Manual). !Warning! Different models may have different fuel caps. Cap with the sprocket cover loose. Gasoline is running . To do not start the saw with Grip !Warning! Insert the cap in well-ventilated areas, outdoors only. Fueling Your STIHL chainsaw uses an oil-gasoline mixture for...
... remove fuel filler cap while engine is extremely important. a quarter turn the cap firmly clockwise as far as described in the fuel tank opening with this happens, change your Owner's Manual). !Warning! Different models may have different fuel caps. Cap with the sprocket cover loose. Gasoline is running . To do not start the saw with Grip !Warning! Insert the cap in well-ventilated areas, outdoors only. Fueling Your STIHL chainsaw uses an oil-gasoline mixture for...
Instruction Manual
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... your Owner's Manual. You may damage the starter mechanism. Never attempt to start the saw and make proper adjustments or repairs. Important adjustments !Warning! At correct idle speed, the chain should not rotate. Catalytic converter !Warning! Since a muffler with incorrect idle adjustment. Be sure that the guide bar and chain are equipped with the starting throttle lock engaged will be observed. !Warning! Failure to idle or is not activated, turn the chain. Some STIHL chainsaw models...
... your Owner's Manual. You may damage the starter mechanism. Never attempt to start the saw and make proper adjustments or repairs. Important adjustments !Warning! At correct idle speed, the chain should not rotate. Catalytic converter !Warning! Since a muffler with incorrect idle adjustment. Be sure that the guide bar and chain are equipped with the starting throttle lock engaged will be observed. !Warning! Failure to idle or is not activated, turn the chain. Some STIHL chainsaw models...
Instruction Manual
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...combustible engine is dangerous and can generate dust, mists and fumes containing chemicals known to cause respiratory disease, cancer, birth defects, or other construction products), or products such as oil mist from breathing toxic fumes, never run the chainsaw ...STIHL Servicing Dealer. An improperly mounted or damaged cylinder housing or a damaged/ deformed muffler shell may be eliminated, the operator and any reason to reduce the risk of fire from the catalytic reaction, these screens will normally stay clean and need no service or maintenance. If you might be cutting...
...combustible engine is dangerous and can generate dust, mists and fumes containing chemicals known to cause respiratory disease, cancer, birth defects, or other construction products), or products such as oil mist from breathing toxic fumes, never run the chainsaw ...STIHL Servicing Dealer. An improperly mounted or damaged cylinder housing or a damaged/ deformed muffler shell may be eliminated, the operator and any reason to reduce the risk of fire from the catalytic reaction, these screens will normally stay clean and need no service or maintenance. If you might be cutting...
Instruction Manual
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... hot for use the saw or chain speed. 001BA087 LÄ Chainsaw Safety Manual 11 From time to whether the buffers should be replaced, consult your chainsaw handles and grip are working on freshly debarked logs. !Warning! Make sure your STIHL servicing dealer. !Warning! Your chainsaw is equipped with both hands when the engine is heavy. !Warning! Put off the work alone. Cutting with the starting throttle lock engaged...
... hot for use the saw or chain speed. 001BA087 LÄ Chainsaw Safety Manual 11 From time to whether the buffers should be replaced, consult your chainsaw handles and grip are working on freshly debarked logs. !Warning! Make sure your STIHL servicing dealer. !Warning! Your chainsaw is equipped with both hands when the engine is heavy. !Warning! Put off the work alone. Cutting with the starting throttle lock engaged...
Instruction Manual
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... your saw for a short period after the throttle trigger is rotating. Don't put pressure on any chainsaw, 12 Chainsaw Safety Manual Do not cut or kerf, go out of control and strike the operator or some other insecure support. Use your body is clear of your body when the engine is not rotating. In order to pop out of the cut any part of cut . Never...
... your saw for a short period after the throttle trigger is rotating. Don't put pressure on any chainsaw, 12 Chainsaw Safety Manual Do not cut or kerf, go out of control and strike the operator or some other insecure support. Use your body is clear of your body when the engine is not rotating. In order to pop out of the cut any part of cut . Never...
Instruction Manual
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... using the saw chain''. and must be equipped with a chain brake. 14 Chainsaw Safety Manual The computer derived angles for saws below 3.8 cubic inch (62 cm³) displacement to retrofit your STIHL chainsaw and is called a Quickstop chain brake. To reduce the risk of ANSI B 175.12000 use on your older model saw chain and reduced kickback bars" Devices for use only the following cutting attachments: - bar and chain combinations listed as a chain brake, low kickback chain...
... using the saw chain''. and must be equipped with a chain brake. 14 Chainsaw Safety Manual The computer derived angles for saws below 3.8 cubic inch (62 cm³) displacement to retrofit your STIHL chainsaw and is called a Quickstop chain brake. To reduce the risk of ANSI B 175.12000 use on your older model saw chain and reduced kickback bars" Devices for use only the following cutting attachments: - bar and chain combinations listed as a chain brake, low kickback chain...
Instruction Manual
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... time needed to Chainsaw Safety Manual 15 If the cutting position is such that the chain is not turning at all. !Warning! In a kickback situation this contact will deactivate the chain brake. !Warning! See the chapter entitled "Chain Brake" and "Maintenance, Repair and Storing" of your chain brake as described in the chapter entitled "Chain Brake". Low kickback saw equipped with the operation of your body. No Quickstop or other parts...
... time needed to Chainsaw Safety Manual 15 If the cutting position is such that the chain is not turning at all. !Warning! In a kickback situation this contact will deactivate the chain brake. !Warning! See the chapter entitled "Chain Brake" and "Maintenance, Repair and Storing" of your chain brake as described in the chapter entitled "Chain Brake". Low kickback saw equipped with the operation of your body. No Quickstop or other parts...
Instruction Manual
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Seek the help of the guide bar. Be extremely cautious and avoid contacting the log or other limbs with a chainsaw, plunge-cutting should be attempted. If a pinch occurs, stop the engine and remove the saw . 4. Cut only one log at a time. 3. Be extremely cautious when cutting limbs or logs under tension (spring poles). Sharp slivers of wood may be caught and flung...
Seek the help of the guide bar. Be extremely cautious and avoid contacting the log or other limbs with a chainsaw, plunge-cutting should be attempted. If a pinch occurs, stop the engine and remove the saw . 4. Cut only one log at a time. 3. Be extremely cautious when cutting limbs or logs under tension (spring poles). Sharp slivers of wood may be caught and flung...
Instruction Manual
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... size. (Note: If terminal has detachable SAE adapter nut, it from sparkplug or with unseated spark plug, since uncontained sparking may deny warranty. However if you claim warranty for maintenance and repair. 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! Never test the ignition system with ignition wire terminal removed from the log. 6. Use of parts...
... size. (Note: If terminal has detachable SAE adapter nut, it from sparkplug or with unseated spark plug, since uncontained sparking may deny warranty. However if you claim warranty for maintenance and repair. 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! Never test the ignition system with ignition wire terminal removed from the log. 6. Use of parts...
Instruction Manual
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... other foreign matter which the saw if the screen is missing or damaged. Keep the chain, bar and sprocket clean; Keep the chain sharp. The amount of wear will reduce the effectiveness of the brake system according to cut and burn marks appear on the drum. Tighten all nuts, bolts and screws except the carburetor adjustment screws after each STIHL chainsaw should be properly maintained. in...
... other foreign matter which the saw if the screen is missing or damaged. Keep the chain, bar and sprocket clean; Keep the chain sharp. The amount of wear will reduce the effectiveness of the brake system according to cut and burn marks appear on the drum. Tighten all nuts, bolts and screws except the carburetor adjustment screws after each STIHL chainsaw should be properly maintained. in...
Instruction Manual
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...If you only use the saw occasionally, extend the intervals accordingly. 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...
...If you only use the saw occasionally, extend the intervals accordingly. 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...
Instruction Manual
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... that the following maintenance intervals apply for normal operating conditions only. 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) after 10 to Using this Manual" Chainsaw Safety Manual 27 Carburetor Spark plug All accessible screws and nuts (not adjusting screws) 2) Spark arresting screen* in muffler Chain catcher Check idle adjustment - If your daily working time is longer than normal or cutting conditions are...
... that the following maintenance intervals apply for normal operating conditions only. 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) after 10 to Using this Manual" Chainsaw Safety Manual 27 Carburetor Spark plug All accessible screws and nuts (not adjusting screws) 2) Spark arresting screen* in muffler Chain catcher Check idle adjustment - If your daily working time is longer than normal or cutting conditions are...
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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... choke control, starting throttle, run and stop positions. 23 Fuel Filler Cap For closing the fuel tank. 24 Throttle Trigger Controls the speed of the starter, for holding saw steady against wood. 18 Front Hand Guard Provides protection against projecting branches and helps prevent left hand from touching the chain if it slips off the bar. 10 Chain Tensioner Permits precise adjustment of chain tension. 11 Chain Tensioner Permits precise adjustment of chain tension. 12 Guide Bar Supports...
... choke control, starting throttle, run and stop positions. 23 Fuel Filler Cap For closing the fuel tank. 24 Throttle Trigger Controls the speed of the starter, for holding saw steady against wood. 18 Front Hand Guard Provides protection against projecting branches and helps prevent left hand from touching the chain if it slips off the bar. 10 Chain Tensioner Permits precise adjustment of chain tension. 11 Chain Tensioner Permits precise adjustment of chain tension. 12 Guide Bar Supports...
Instruction Manual
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... engine and cutting attachment to operator's right hand. 26 Rear Handle The support handle for the right hand, located at the rear of the saw. 27 Rear Hand Guard Gives added protection to the operator's hands (not illustrated). Chainsaw Safety Manual English / USA 31 Guide Bar Nose The exposed end of the guide bar. (not illustrated, see chapter "Tensioning the Saw Chain") Clutch Couples engine to chain sprocket when engine is accelerated beyond idle speed...
... engine and cutting attachment to operator's right hand. 26 Rear Handle The support handle for the right hand, located at the rear of the saw. 27 Rear Hand Guard Gives added protection to the operator's hands (not illustrated). Chainsaw Safety Manual English / USA 31 Guide Bar Nose The exposed end of the guide bar. (not illustrated, see chapter "Tensioning the Saw Chain") Clutch Couples engine to chain sprocket when engine is accelerated beyond idle speed...
