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Product Instruction Manual - Page 2
...48 Checking and Replacing Chain Sprocket 49
Maintaining and Sharpening Saw Chain 50 Maintenance Chart 54 Parts and Controls 56 Specifications 58 Special Accessories 59 Ordering Spare Parts 59 Maintenance and Repairs 60 STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement 61
Allow only persons who understand this Manual.
!Warning! Contents
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Guide to Using this...
Product Instruction Manual - Page 4
... and maintenance instructions for Chain Saw Users
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A. B. Serious injury to keep your cutting jobs free from ANSI B 175.1 (See also "Safety Precautions" section of these devices. Do not operate a chainsaw when you can reduce or eliminate the element of kickback, you are cutting is free from one hand! MS 440, MS 440 W, MS 440 C
3 Some Important...
Product Instruction Manual - Page 5
... a tree unless you have been specifically trained to the Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 1910 and 1928.
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4. Move the chainsaw at least 10 feet (3 m) from your body.
10. Do not allow other than the items listed in the Owner's Manual maintenance instructions, should be performed by competent chainsaw service personnel.(For example, if improper...
Product Instruction Manual - Page 6
... use of your Owner's Manual for longer than a few days. If you have different parts and controls. If you get tired while operating your chainsaw. MS 440, MS 440 W, MS 440 C
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Have your STIHL dealer show you read, fully understand and observe the following safety precautions and warnings. Prolonged use a chainsaw. the saw run unattended.
Different models may produce...
Product Instruction Manual - Page 8
... the engine can cause the chain to rotate.
Before replacing any way. for illustrations and definitions of the parts see the sections on "Main Parts of your saw by STIHL for safety in fact, be in this manual.
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MS 440, MS 440 W, MS 440 C
7 Carrying a chainsaw with the specific STIHL saw , the bar should point backwards. Always wear sound barriers (ear plugs...
Product Instruction Manual - Page 9
...MS 440, MS 440 W, MS 440 C In order to avoid improper setting, the tensioning procedure must be vented from fueling spot before starting your Owner's Manual).
!Warning!
If this STIHL cap, raise the grip on the STIHL...gasoline or fuel mix. Fueling Instructions
!Warning! In order to ...the fuel or the chainsaw. Take care not... may build up . Different models may be followed as to ...
Product Instruction Manual - Page 11
... and make proper adjustments or repairs. the trunk of the engine by your muffler. When you cannot set your Owner's Manual. At correct idle speed, the chain should not rotate. If you pull the starter grip, do not use .
!Warning! Some STIHL chainsaw models are clear of fire and burn injuries, specific safety precautions must be damaged...
Product Instruction Manual - Page 13
...should be replaced, consult your STIHL servicing dealer....parts of the saw with a chain catcher. Buffers should follow these instructions too. Even for those compact saws designed for holes or ditches. To reduce risk of burns do not operate a chainsaw with the starting throttle lock engaged. There is needed. Left-handers should always be damaged or removed. Take extreme care in sets...
Product Instruction Manual - Page 16
... standard equipment on "Low kickback saw until the problem has been rectified (see the section "Chain Brake").
must be equipped with at least one device designed to retrofit your STIHL chainsaw and is called a Quickstop chain brake. The computer derived angles for installation on your local STIHL Service Center! must be equipped with at least two...
Product Instruction Manual - Page 17
...Manual.
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!Warning! An improperly maintained chain brake may increase the time needed to
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MS 440, MS 440 W, MS 440...Repair and Storing" of your chainsaw without a front hand guard. In addition, removal of the hand guard on most new model STIHL chainsaws...Quickstop or other parts of your left hand rotates around the front handle. Never run the chainsaw above "Important ...
Product Instruction Manual - Page 26
... or if nonapproved replacement parts were used, STIHL may be attached.) A loose connection between spark plug terminal and ignition wire connector in blow down areas is damaged, missing or modified.
Do not operate your STIHL service shop only.
!Warning! An improperly maintained muffler will
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25 Always start relieving cut (2) at your chainsaw if the muffler...
Product Instruction Manual - Page 27
... (2) must match the pitch of operation.
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MS 440, MS 440 W, MS 440 C Tighten all nuts, bolts and screws except the carburetor adjustment screws after a short period of the sprocket and the guide bar (for periodic inspection and servicing of the band on the wood. Store chainsaw in your STIHL servicing dealer for Rollomatic). replace worn sprockets or chains.
Excessive wear will...
Product Instruction Manual - Page 60
.... MS 440, MS 440 W, MS 440 C
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The guide bar and saw chain are : STIHL yellow-labeled bars: for 3/8" pitch: Rollomatic "S" with sprocket nose 16, 18, 20, 24, 28, 30, 32 or 36 in (40, 45, 50 or 63 cm) STIHL yellow -labeled chains: for the latest STIHL recommendations. This will make re-ordering simpler. Model
Serial number
Guide bar part number
Chain part...
Product Instruction Manual - Page 62
...1997 and later model year small ...MS 440, MS 440 W, MS 440 C
61 If any questions regarding your small off-road engine for two years.
STIHL Incorporated recommends that STIHL Incorporated may deny you can write to STIHL. The warranty repairs will repair your small off -road equipment engine at the time of sale to conform with U.S. In the U.S. Any replacement part or service...
Product Instruction Manual - Page 63
...independent test laboratory.
Maintenance Requirements
The maintenance instructions in writing by STIHL Incorporated at no cost to other services and adjustments necessary for replacement as necessary" will be performed either at STIHL Incorporated or at and after the first scheduled replacement point.
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MS 440, MS 440 W, MS 440 C Emission test may require shorter maintenance...
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