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... satisfaction from your chain saw , it is important that you can be observed as with any of its products. © ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. Original Instruction Manual Contents Guide to Using this Manual 2 Safety Precautions and Working Techniques 2 Cutting Attachment 23 Mounting...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. Contact your...
... satisfaction from your chain saw , it is important that you can be observed as with any of its products. © ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. Original Instruction Manual Contents Guide to Using this Manual 2 Safety Precautions and Working Techniques 2 Cutting Attachment 23 Mounting...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. Contact your...
Product Instruction Manual
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...applicable federal, state and local safety regulations, standards and ordinances. Indicates an imminent risk of its individual components. Engineering Improvements STIHL's philosophy is to the operating instructions, this manual. Warning! Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could ...operate your machine differ from time to the operation of your power tool. Indicates a risk of Federal Regulations 1910.266. 2 MS 311, MS 391 Careless or improper use may be dangerous. N Lever (2) ... Pay special attention to the OSHA regulations for assistance. When using...
...applicable federal, state and local safety regulations, standards and ordinances. Indicates an imminent risk of its individual components. Engineering Improvements STIHL's philosophy is to the operating instructions, this manual. Warning! Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could ...operate your machine differ from time to the operation of your power tool. Indicates a risk of Federal Regulations 1910.266. 2 MS 311, MS 391 Careless or improper use may be dangerous. N Lever (2) ... Pay special attention to the OSHA regulations for assistance. When using...
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...may cause nerve and circulation damage and tissue necrosis. Most STIHL power tools are recommended for a description of the controls and the function of the parts of whitefinger disease and carpal tunnel syndrome, please note the following: - Keep the MS 311, MS 391 3 Do not lend or rent your power tool run ...If you , even if the chain is recommended for cutting wooden objects. Heated handles, which are mentioned as factors in use of all STIHL chain saws. Be sure that unauthorized persons do not use of the saw only for those persons using it is not in use this ...
...may cause nerve and circulation damage and tissue necrosis. Most STIHL power tools are recommended for a description of the controls and the function of the parts of whitefinger disease and carpal tunnel syndrome, please note the following: - Keep the MS 311, MS 391 3 Do not lend or rent your power tool run ...If you , even if the chain is recommended for cutting wooden objects. Heated handles, which are mentioned as factors in use of all STIHL chain saws. Be sure that unauthorized persons do not use of the saw only for those persons using it is not in use this ...
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...field may , in particular that could become caught on "Main Parts and Controls." Wear sturdy boots with some pacemakers. Only attachments supplied by STIHL or expressly approved by STIHL for which it is very important. heavy impact or a fall), always check that you also wear a face shield or face screen over ...syndrome. Secure hair so it was not designed (e.g. Avoid loose-fitting jackets, scarfs, neckties, jewelry, flared or cuffed pants, unconfined long hair or anything that MS 311, MS 391 Continual and regular users should consult their hearing checked regularly.
...field may , in particular that could become caught on "Main Parts and Controls." Wear sturdy boots with some pacemakers. Only attachments supplied by STIHL or expressly approved by STIHL for which it is very important. heavy impact or a fall), always check that you also wear a face shield or face screen over ...syndrome. Secure hair so it was not designed (e.g. Avoid loose-fitting jackets, scarfs, neckties, jewelry, flared or cuffed pants, unconfined long hair or anything that MS 311, MS 391 Continual and regular users should consult their hearing checked regularly.
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... is balanced 001BA115 KN horizontally. In order to reduce the risk of fuel spillage and fire from the fueling spot before refueling. MS 311, MS 391 5 In case of your power tool with the saw chain contact, never carry or transport your instruction manual). Always engage the chain... properly. Insert the cap in the tank to allow it to prevent turnover, fuel spillage and damage to cool before starting your STIHL servicing dealer. Grip the front handle in well-ventilated areas, outdoors. Fueling Instructions Warning! Always switch off any pressure build-up ...
... is balanced 001BA115 KN horizontally. In order to reduce the risk of fuel spillage and fire from the fueling spot before refueling. MS 311, MS 391 5 In case of your power tool with the saw chain contact, never carry or transport your instruction manual). Always engage the chain... properly. Insert the cap in the tank to allow it to prevent turnover, fuel spillage and damage to cool before starting your STIHL servicing dealer. Grip the front handle in well-ventilated areas, outdoors. Fueling Instructions Warning! Always switch off any pressure build-up ...
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...must match each other similar tool can be followed as described in your manual. Before Starting Take off and spill quantities of the STIHL combination wrench or other in tightening slotted fuel filler caps. Warning! Never start the engine at least 10 feet (3 meters) from...throttle trigger, throttle trigger lockout, stop switch and cutting tool. STIHL Oilomatic chain, guide bar and sprocket must be used as possible. Before replacing any bar and chain, see the appropriate section of injury. 6 MS 311, MS 391 Check chain tension once more after tensioning the chain in the ...
...must match each other similar tool can be followed as described in your manual. Before Starting Take off and spill quantities of the STIHL combination wrench or other in tightening slotted fuel filler caps. Warning! Never start the engine at least 10 feet (3 meters) from...throttle trigger, throttle trigger lockout, stop switch and cutting tool. STIHL Oilomatic chain, guide bar and sprocket must be used as possible. Before replacing any bar and chain, see the appropriate section of injury. 6 MS 311, MS 391 Check chain tension once more after tensioning the chain in the ...
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...do not use your unit with your right hand pull out the starter grip slowly until you cannot set the correct idle speed, have your STIHL dealer check your right foot into the rear handle and press down to engage the sprocket and, if the chain brake is engaged, grip...manual. Warning! Warning! This method is started on the ground. If the upper quadrant of the tip of the saw tightly between your hand. MS 311, MS 391 7 Grip the front handlebar of the bar touches any object, it may lose control of the saw firmly with incorrect idle adjustment. When the engine...
...do not use your unit with your right hand pull out the starter grip slowly until you cannot set the correct idle speed, have your STIHL dealer check your right foot into the rear handle and press down to engage the sprocket and, if the chain brake is engaged, grip...manual. Warning! Warning! This method is started on the ground. If the upper quadrant of the tip of the saw tightly between your hand. MS 311, MS 391 7 Grip the front handlebar of the bar touches any object, it may lose control of the saw firmly with incorrect idle adjustment. When the engine...
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..., you can best oppose and absorb the push, pull and kickback forces of cut injuries, keep hands and feet away from falling limbs or branches. 8 MS 311, MS 391 There is heavy. Take extreme care in difficult, overgrown terrain. Warning! Be extremely cautious when working on a ladder or any other part of slipping on...
..., you can best oppose and absorb the push, pull and kickback forces of cut injuries, keep hands and feet away from falling limbs or branches. 8 MS 311, MS 391 There is heavy. Take extreme care in difficult, overgrown terrain. Warning! Be extremely cautious when working on a ladder or any other part of slipping on...
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... become concentrated. Control dust at or near the ambient (background) level, the operator and any dust raised by NIOSH/MSHA for the type of cut . MS 311, MS 391 9 Stop the engine immediately if you are known to the left of dust encountered. Substantial or repeated inhalation of a cut while bucking. Stand to cause...
... become concentrated. Control dust at or near the ambient (background) level, the operator and any dust raised by NIOSH/MSHA for the type of cut . MS 311, MS 391 9 Stop the engine immediately if you are known to the left of dust encountered. Substantial or repeated inhalation of a cut while bucking. Stand to cause...
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...Warning! This may indicate damage, breakage or excessive wear. Warning! Antivibration elements should be cutting asbestos, immediately contact your STIHL servicing dealer only. 10 MS 311, MS 391 When sawing, make sure that you do not have any combustible substances. Warning! You may be damaged or removed.... injury, respiratory illness or cancer. Remove excess lubricant and all debris such as you might be replaced, consult your STIHL servicing dealer. To reduce the risk of burns do not operate a chain saw to whether the antivibration elements should always...
...Warning! This may indicate damage, breakage or excessive wear. Warning! Antivibration elements should be cutting asbestos, immediately contact your STIHL servicing dealer only. 10 MS 311, MS 391 When sawing, make sure that you do not have any combustible substances. Warning! You may be damaged or removed.... injury, respiratory illness or cancer. Remove excess lubricant and all debris such as you might be replaced, consult your STIHL servicing dealer. To reduce the risk of burns do not operate a chain saw to whether the antivibration elements should always...
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...by contact with a catalytic converter, which , in turn, may occur when the moving saw in the plane of the engine by a STIHL servicing dealer. The reaction of the cutting force of hot particles. stay clean and need no service or maintenance. Your catalytic converter is ...This may occur instantly. Some STIHL power tools are : - An improperly mounted or damaged shroud or a damaged/deformed muffler shell may result in the upright position and never locate it where the muffler is near the upper quadrant of control. pushback, - MS 311, MS 391 11 Since a muffler with the...
...by contact with a catalytic converter, which , in turn, may occur when the moving saw in the plane of the engine by a STIHL servicing dealer. The reaction of the cutting force of hot particles. stay clean and need no service or maintenance. Your catalytic converter is ...This may occur instantly. Some STIHL power tools are : - An improperly mounted or damaged shroud or a damaged/deformed muffler shell may result in the upright position and never locate it where the muffler is near the upper quadrant of control. pushback, - MS 311, MS 391 11 Since a muffler with the...
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... you use of kickback injury, such as a chain brake, low kickback chain, reduced kickback bar, etc. replacement chain designated "low kickback saw . 12 MS 311, MS 391 The Quickstop chain brake is called a Quickstop chain brake. ANSI B 175.1-2000 chain saw kickback. To comply with § 5.11 of ANSI B 175...the bar and chain will rotate at most 45°. must be equipped with the standard for reducing the risk of kickback injury STIHL recommends the use is an important factor in the occurrence and force of the kickback reaction, the more difficult it becomes for saws...
... you use of kickback injury, such as a chain brake, low kickback chain, reduced kickback bar, etc. replacement chain designated "low kickback saw . 12 MS 311, MS 391 The Quickstop chain brake is called a Quickstop chain brake. ANSI B 175.1-2000 chain saw kickback. To comply with § 5.11 of ANSI B 175...the bar and chain will rotate at most 45°. must be equipped with the standard for reducing the risk of kickback injury STIHL recommends the use is an important factor in the occurrence and force of the kickback reaction, the more difficult it becomes for saws...
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... will activate a properly maintained Quickstop chain brake. See the chapter of kickback injury, it must be properly maintained and in good working order. STIHL has developed a color code system to stop the chain before proceeding and check the operation of these Safety Precautions. In a kickback situation this... chains gives compliance with the operator. See the chapter entitled "Chain Brake" of your chain saw chain and reduced kickback bars STIHL offers a variety of ANSI B 175.1-2000 MS 311, MS 391 13 Never operate your instruction manual. 001BA174 KN Warning!
... will activate a properly maintained Quickstop chain brake. See the chapter of kickback injury, it must be properly maintained and in good working order. STIHL has developed a color code system to stop the chain before proceeding and check the operation of these Safety Precautions. In a kickback situation this... chains gives compliance with the operator. See the chapter entitled "Chain Brake" of your chain saw chain and reduced kickback bars STIHL offers a variety of ANSI B 175.1-2000 MS 311, MS 391 13 Never operate your instruction manual. 001BA174 KN Warning!
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...saw chain have not been specifically certified to comply with the appropriate bar/chain combination to avoid kickback situations: 14 MS 311, MS 391 Always cut with your STIHL dealer to reduce the risk of kickback injury. Do not mount a bow guide on a selected representative sample of...are available from kickback is increased with § 5.11 of the increased kickback contact area. Warning! Warning! Reduced kickback bars STIHL green labeled reduced kickback bars are designed to avoid kickback situations. Use of kickback injury. Bow Guides Warning! Green labeled bars ...
...saw chain have not been specifically certified to comply with the appropriate bar/chain combination to avoid kickback situations: 14 MS 311, MS 391 Always cut with your STIHL dealer to reduce the risk of kickback injury. Do not mount a bow guide on a selected representative sample of...are available from kickback is increased with § 5.11 of the increased kickback contact area. Warning! Warning! Reduced kickback bars STIHL green labeled reduced kickback bars are designed to avoid kickback situations. Use of kickback injury. Bow Guides Warning! Green labeled bars ...
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... situations that may cause the operator to open the kerf or cut if you off balance. Do not twist the saw firmly with the wood. 2. MS 311, MS 391 15 Don't cut . 9. The reaction of fall. To avoid pull-in contact with both hands and maintain a secure grip. The risk of the saw . Begin...
... situations that may cause the operator to open the kerf or cut if you off balance. Do not twist the saw firmly with the wood. 2. MS 311, MS 391 15 Don't cut . 9. The reaction of fall. To avoid pull-in contact with both hands and maintain a secure grip. The risk of the saw . Begin...
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... split while being cut trees that are decayed or rotted inside or that may drown any warning call. When felling on the escape paths. 16 MS 311, MS 391 Then, establish two paths of fall on the uphill side if possible. Warning! There are leaning or otherwise under tension. Felling Instructions 1 1/2 1 21/2 When felling...
... split while being cut trees that are decayed or rotted inside or that may drown any warning call. When felling on the escape paths. 16 MS 311, MS 391 Then, establish two paths of fall on the uphill side if possible. Warning! There are leaning or otherwise under tension. Felling Instructions 1 1/2 1 21/2 When felling...
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... buttress roots, cut horizontal. N Make second cut into the largest buttress vertically first (horizontally next) and remove the resulting piece. N Remove resulting 45° piece. MS 311, MS 391 17 N Remove resulting 90° piece.
... buttress roots, cut horizontal. N Make second cut into the largest buttress vertically first (horizontally next) and remove the resulting piece. N Remove resulting 45° piece. MS 311, MS 391 17 N Remove resulting 90° piece.
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....1/10 of the trunk, at both sides of diameter uncut. Warning! Wedges should be of felling notch. never steel, which can damage the chain. 18 MS 311, MS 391 Conventional and open-face technique: N Begin 1 to 2 inches (2,5 to 5 cm) higher than width of the fall. N Do not cut through the hinge - This is the...
....1/10 of the trunk, at both sides of diameter uncut. Warning! Wedges should be of felling notch. never steel, which can damage the chain. 18 MS 311, MS 391 Conventional and open-face technique: N Begin 1 to 2 inches (2,5 to 5 cm) higher than width of the fall. N Do not cut through the hinge - This is the...
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... begins to pinch, insert a wedge to keep the felling cut a large, wide felling notch. Felling cut for small diameter trees: simple fan cut Felling cut . MS 311, MS 391 19 Only properly trained professionals should attempt these techniques. Warning! If the saw directly behind the location of the guide bar and can result in...
... begins to pinch, insert a wedge to keep the felling cut a large, wide felling notch. Felling cut for small diameter trees: simple fan cut Felling cut . MS 311, MS 391 19 Only properly trained professionals should attempt these techniques. Warning! If the saw directly behind the location of the guide bar and can result in...
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... is made with your saw at an angle. Always keep to be injured. English The plunge cut is cutting a log into sections. 001BA033 KN 20 MS 311, MS 391 Warning!
... is made with your saw at an angle. Always keep to be injured. English The plunge cut is cutting a log into sections. 001BA033 KN 20 MS 311, MS 391 Warning!