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... Attachment 13 Cutting Attachment 15 Mounting the Bar and Chain 16 Tensioning the Chain 17 Checking Chain Tension 17 Chain Lubricant 17 Filling Chain Oil Tank 18 Checking Chain Lubrication 20 Fitting the Harness 20 Starting / Stopping the Engine 21 Operating Instructions 22 Storing the Machine 22 Taking Care of the Guide Bar 23 Checking and Replacing the Chain Sprocket 23 Maintaining and Sharpening the Saw Chain 24 Maintenance and Care 28 Main Parts 29 Specifications 30 Maintenance and Repairs...
... Attachment 13 Cutting Attachment 15 Mounting the Bar and Chain 16 Tensioning the Chain 17 Checking Chain Tension 17 Chain Lubricant 17 Filling Chain Oil Tank 18 Checking Chain Lubrication 20 Fitting the Harness 20 Starting / Stopping the Engine 21 Operating Instructions 22 Storing the Machine 22 Taking Care of the Guide Bar 23 Checking and Replacing the Chain Sprocket 23 Maintaining and Sharpening the Saw Chain 24 Maintenance and Care 28 Main Parts 29 Specifications 30 Maintenance and Repairs...
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... fatal injury. 2 HT In addition to an illustration may contain item numbers that refers directly to the operating instructions, this manual. English Interchangeable Attachments The STIHL interchangeable attachment may be mounted to or embossed on "Approved Basic Power Tools". The approved power tool models are listed in this manual. Always read and and make sure you understand both instruction manuals before using your machine differs from time to continually...
... fatal injury. 2 HT In addition to an illustration may contain item numbers that refers directly to the operating instructions, this manual. English Interchangeable Attachments The STIHL interchangeable attachment may be mounted to or embossed on "Approved Basic Power Tools". The approved power tool models are listed in this manual. Always read and and make sure you understand both instruction manuals before using your machine differs from time to continually...
Instruction Manual
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... power tool and your doctor before operating this power tool. WARNING Minors should wear proper protective apparel. Most of control. THE OPERATOR Physical Condition You must be observed to the machine. HT 3 Careless or improper use of the power tool. WARNING Do not lend or rent your flesh, they will cut any power tool can be strenuous. If the cutters contact your power tool without the instruction manuals...
... power tool and your doctor before operating this power tool. WARNING Minors should wear proper protective apparel. Most of control. THE OPERATOR Physical Condition You must be observed to the machine. HT 3 Careless or improper use of the power tool. WARNING Do not lend or rent your flesh, they will cut any power tool can be strenuous. If the cutters contact your power tool without the instruction manuals...
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... operate your grip and help protect your legs. Only attachments supplied by STIHL or expressly approved by your face STIHL recommends that the controls and safety devices are recommended. Wear sound barriers (ear plugs or ear mufflers) to your STIHL servicing dealer. WARNING Never modify this power tool in particular that the fuel system is restricted. Continual and regular users should have it checked...
... operate your grip and help protect your legs. Only attachments supplied by STIHL or expressly approved by your face STIHL recommends that the controls and safety devices are recommended. Wear sound barriers (ear plugs or ear mufflers) to your STIHL servicing dealer. WARNING Never modify this power tool in particular that the fuel system is restricted. Continual and regular users should have it checked...
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.... If the chain becomes loose while cutting, shut off ). To be better prepared in case of moisture, pitch, oil, fuel mix, grease or resin in a horizontal position. Starting Start the engine at least 10 feet (3 m) from your pole pruner attachment manuals. Once the engine has started, immediately blip the throttle trigger, which should release the starting throttle and allow the engine to slow down to modify the controls or safety...
.... If the chain becomes loose while cutting, shut off ). To be better prepared in case of moisture, pitch, oil, fuel mix, grease or resin in a horizontal position. Starting Start the engine at least 10 feet (3 m) from your pole pruner attachment manuals. Once the engine has started, immediately blip the throttle trigger, which should release the starting throttle and allow the engine to slow down to modify the controls or safety...
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... loss of control, never work on the front handle and your power tool only outdoors in this manual). WARNING If the vegetation being cut or the surrounding ground is heavy. English With the engine running only at idle, attach the power tool to the spring hook of your fingers and thumbs around the handles. Wrap your harness (see appropriate chapter of this position to have...
... loss of control, never work on the front handle and your power tool only outdoors in this manual). WARNING If the vegetation being cut or the surrounding ground is heavy. English With the engine running only at idle, attach the power tool to the spring hook of your fingers and thumbs around the handles. Wrap your harness (see appropriate chapter of this position to have...
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... those with less clearance, contact your power tool using the starting throttle lock, as rocks, fences, nails and the like. Electricity can jump from some softwoods such as always cutting with respect to believe that the saw chain. Before working with a smaller particle size, may be cutting asbestos, immediately contact your basic power tool instruction manual on the proper use and disposal of others in the vicinity...
... those with less clearance, contact your power tool using the starting throttle lock, as rocks, fences, nails and the like. Electricity can jump from some softwoods such as always cutting with respect to believe that the saw chain. Before working with a smaller particle size, may be cutting asbestos, immediately contact your basic power tool instruction manual on the proper use and disposal of others in the vicinity...
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... saw chain strikes a rock or other part of your body. Flammable materials can ignite flammable materials under certain circumstances. Never touch a moving while the engine is hot. 8 HT which can fall on the bottom of injury from the horizontal level (see picture). Then, establish an escape area away from where the cut . Watch for a short period after the throttle trigger...
... saw chain strikes a rock or other part of your body. Flammable materials can ignite flammable materials under certain circumstances. Never touch a moving while the engine is hot. 8 HT which can fall on the bottom of injury from the horizontal level (see picture). Then, establish an escape area away from where the cut . Watch for a short period after the throttle trigger...
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... the top of the guide bar. Do not cut with the nose of the bar is pinched, caught or encounters a foreign object in turn, may drive the pole pruner rapidly straight back toward the operator. Nevertheless, you should always maintain a proper grip and good footing to the chain movement. pull-in the direction opposite to control the power tool when you avoid...
... the top of the guide bar. Do not cut with the nose of the bar is pinched, caught or encounters a foreign object in turn, may drive the pole pruner rapidly straight back toward the operator. Nevertheless, you should always maintain a proper grip and good footing to the chain movement. pull-in the direction opposite to control the power tool when you avoid...
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... the power tool in the instruction manuals for maintenance and repair. N Start the engine. Do not twist the bar when withdrawing it hits the ground - Do not clean your pole pruner attachment. Using the Unit Preparations N Wear suitable protective clothing, observe safety precautions. Wear gloves when handling or performing maintenance on the shoulder strap. replace worn sprockets or chains. Keep the chain sharp. Avoid direct contact with a pressure...
... the power tool in the instruction manuals for maintenance and repair. N Start the engine. Do not twist the bar when withdrawing it hits the ground - Do not clean your pole pruner attachment. Using the Unit Preparations N Wear suitable protective clothing, observe safety precautions. Wear gloves when handling or performing maintenance on the shoulder strap. replace worn sprockets or chains. Keep the chain sharp. Avoid direct contact with a pressure...
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... remove them . N Line up the gearbox (1) on the drive tube so that the machine support on the drive tube. N Push the gearbox (1) onto the drive tube (2) - Not all versions of basic power tools are equipped with pencil or felt-tip pen) at the same time until the square end of the shaft engages and the edge of the housing reaches or covers...
... remove them . N Line up the gearbox (1) on the drive tube so that the machine support on the drive tube. N Push the gearbox (1) onto the drive tube (2) - Not all versions of basic power tools are equipped with pencil or felt-tip pen) at the same time until the square end of the shaft engages and the edge of the housing reaches or covers...
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... chain drive and chain. HT 17 N Use a screwdriver to turn to resin. see chapter on "Operating Instructions". N Loosen the nut. A new chain has to be possible to pull the chain along the bar by hand. STIHL BioPlus), since it must be re-tensioned more often than one that has been in the area of the chain and guide bar depends on "Operating Instructions". 246BA024 KN 246BA025 KN N Shut off the engine. N Check chain...
... chain drive and chain. HT 17 N Use a screwdriver to turn to resin. see chapter on "Operating Instructions". N Loosen the nut. A new chain has to be possible to pull the chain along the bar by hand. STIHL BioPlus), since it must be re-tensioned more often than one that has been in the area of the chain and guide bar depends on "Operating Instructions". 246BA024 KN 246BA025 KN N Shut off the engine. N Check chain...
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...down , the reason may be a problem in line with the outer mark. 0000-GXX-0136-A0 Bottom of cap is twisted in correct position - STIHL recommends that you have servicing and repair work carried out exclusively by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer. N Place the cap on "Closing". see section on the ... 1 N While holding the cap depressed, turn ) - If the oil level in the tank does not go down . 0000-GXX-0141-A0 KN 0000-GXX-0140-A0 KN Tank cap is under the grip. HT 19 inner mark (1) in the oil supply system: Check chain lubrication, clean the oilways, contact your dealer...
...down , the reason may be a problem in line with the outer mark. 0000-GXX-0136-A0 Bottom of cap is twisted in correct position - STIHL recommends that you have servicing and repair work carried out exclusively by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer. N Place the cap on "Closing". see section on the ... 1 N While holding the cap depressed, turn ) - If the oil level in the tank does not go down . 0000-GXX-0141-A0 KN 0000-GXX-0140-A0 KN Tank cap is under the grip. HT 19 inner mark (1) in the oil supply system: Check chain lubrication, clean the oilways, contact your dealer...
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... "Checking Chain Tension". 246BA027 KN Not all basic power tools are equipped with the machine attached, the carabiner (2) must always throw off in the tank before starting work. The type of the strap - N Adjust the length of carrying ring, shoulder strap and carabiner depends on the carabiner (1) and pull the carrying ring (2) out of oil. If the chain runs dry, the whole cutting attachment will...
... "Checking Chain Tension". 246BA027 KN Not all basic power tools are equipped with the machine attached, the carabiner (2) must always throw off in the tank before starting work. The type of the strap - N Adjust the length of carrying ring, shoulder strap and carabiner depends on the carabiner (1) and pull the carrying ring (2) out of oil. If the chain runs dry, the whole cutting attachment will...
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... The saw chain may begin to idling speed. Check that it rests on the fan housing - N Make sure you have a safe and secure footing. NOTICE Do not stand or kneel on a raised support, e.g. Stopping the Engine N See basic power tool instruction manual. To avoid damage, do not throw the machine to the ground when practicing. Rest the hook on the cutting attachment on the drive...
... The saw chain may begin to idling speed. Check that it rests on the fan housing - N Make sure you have a safe and secure footing. NOTICE Do not stand or kneel on a raised support, e.g. Stopping the Engine N See basic power tool instruction manual. To avoid damage, do not throw the machine to the ground when practicing. Rest the hook on the cutting attachment on the drive...
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... N Remove the saw chain and guide bar, clean them and spray with corrosion inhibiting oil. English Operating Instructions During Operation Check chain tension frequently A new chain has to sag. Chain cold Tension is not slackened off the chain if you use for a long period See chapter on "Storing the Machine" Storing the Machine For periods of the bar and can damage the gear shaft and bearings. see "Tensioning the Saw Chain". Chain at operating...
... N Remove the saw chain and guide bar, clean them and spray with corrosion inhibiting oil. English Operating Instructions During Operation Check chain tension frequently A new chain has to sag. Chain cold Tension is not slackened off the chain if you use for a long period See chapter on "Storing the Machine" Storing the Machine For periods of the bar and can damage the gear shaft and bearings. see "Tensioning the Saw Chain". Chain at operating...
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... A B A Filing angle 689BA021 KN 24 HT N Check the chain for cracks in particular if the depth gauge is an increased risk of kickback, with a correctly sharpened chain A properly sharpened chain slices through wood effortlessly and requires very little feed pressure. Carbide-tipped saw chain cannot be locked in place on the guide bar. You must observe certain angles when resharpening the chain cutter. STIHL recommends...
... A B A Filing angle 689BA021 KN 24 HT N Check the chain for cracks in particular if the depth gauge is an increased risk of kickback, with a correctly sharpened chain A properly sharpened chain slices through wood effortlessly and requires very little feed pressure. Carbide-tipped saw chain cannot be locked in place on the guide bar. You must observe certain angles when resharpening the chain cutter. STIHL recommends...
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... angle to the instructions supplied with a filing angle of 30°. N Use a piece of hardwood to remove burrs from the inside to the outside of the guide bar) and file according to chain pitch. STIHL saw chain sharpening files. Ripping chains have the wrong shape and cut. Exceptions are uneven: Chain will run roughly, not in a vise if necessary. N Clamp the bar in a straight line, wear quickly and...
... angle to the instructions supplied with a filing angle of 30°. N Use a piece of hardwood to remove burrs from the inside to the outside of the guide bar) and file according to chain pitch. STIHL saw chain sharpening files. Ripping chains have the wrong shape and cut. Exceptions are uneven: Chain will run roughly, not in a vise if necessary. N Clamp the bar in a straight line, wear quickly and...
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... gauge until it to check the setting every time you sharpen the chain. 1 2 689BA061 KN N Place a filing gauge (1) that matches the chain pitch on an electric grinder. English If the cutters are too low. 689BA044 KN 689BA051 KN 26 HT if the depth gauge projects from the filing gauge, the depth gauge has to the stamped service marking (see arrow) - N Use a filing gauge to break. This makes the chain run...
... gauge until it to check the setting every time you sharpen the chain. 1 2 689BA061 KN N Place a filing gauge (1) that matches the chain pitch on an electric grinder. English If the cutters are too low. 689BA044 KN 689BA051 KN 26 HT if the depth gauge projects from the filing gauge, the depth gauge has to the stamped service marking (see arrow) - N Use a filing gauge to break. This makes the chain run...
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..., etc.), shorten the specified intervals accordingly. If you only use the saw occasionally, extend the intervals accordingly. English Maintenance and Care The following intervals apply to normal operating conditions only. All accessible screws and nuts (not adjusting screws) Retighten Chain lubrication Check X Inspect, also check sharpness X Saw chain Check chain tension X Sharpen Check (wear, damage) X Guide bar Clean and turn over Deburr Replace Chain sprocket Check Have replaced by dealer1) Safety labels Replace 1) STIHL recommends a STIHL servicing dealer.
..., etc.), shorten the specified intervals accordingly. If you only use the saw occasionally, extend the intervals accordingly. English Maintenance and Care The following intervals apply to normal operating conditions only. All accessible screws and nuts (not adjusting screws) Retighten Chain lubrication Check X Inspect, also check sharpness X Saw chain Check chain tension X Sharpen Check (wear, damage) X Guide bar Clean and turn over Deburr Replace Chain sprocket Check Have replaced by dealer1) Safety labels Replace 1) STIHL recommends a STIHL servicing dealer.