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... 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 ...or improper use may cause serious or even fatal injury. Fi. Printed in this Manual" STIHl MS 440, MS 440 W, MS 440 C 1 Printing inks contain vegetable oils; Contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for Chain Saw Users 3 Safety Precautions 5 Mounting the Bar and Chain 26 Tensioning...
... 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 ...or improper use may cause serious or even fatal injury. Fi. Printed in this Manual" STIHl MS 440, MS 440 W, MS 440 C 1 Printing inks contain vegetable oils; Contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for Chain Saw Users 3 Safety Precautions 5 Mounting the Bar and Chain 26 Tensioning...
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...and saplings because slender material may catch the saw chain and be subsequently cause the flywheel to the Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 1910 and 1928. 4 MS 440, MS 440 W, MS 440 C Do not operate a chainsaw in order to remove the clutch, structural damage to the flywheel could occur and could be...logging purposes, refer to burst). 18. Be sure that is running. 8. When cutting a limb that the saw chain is released. 11. Keep all parts of the work area, secure footing, and a planned retreat path from your body. 10. Do not operate a chainsaw that you have a clear work...
...and saplings because slender material may catch the saw chain and be subsequently cause the flywheel to the Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 1910 and 1928. 4 MS 440, MS 440 W, MS 440 C Do not operate a chainsaw in order to remove the clutch, structural damage to the flywheel could occur and could be...logging purposes, refer to burst). 18. Be sure that is running. 8. When cutting a limb that the saw chain is released. 11. Keep all parts of the work area, secure footing, and a planned retreat path from your body. 10. Do not operate a chainsaw that you have a clear work...
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...the use of chainsaws. All safety precautions that might impair vision, dexterity or judgement. Do not lend or rent your chainsaw. Have your STIHL dealer show you , even if the chain is in loss of a chainsaw involves 1. Never let the saw 3. Working with your flesh,...Minors should not be allowed in the area where a chainsaw is not moving. MS 440, MS 440 W, MS 440 C 5 If the cutters contact your doctor before storing for a description of the controls and function of the parts of your model saw reads and understands the information contained in good physical condition and...
...the use of chainsaws. All safety precautions that might impair vision, dexterity or judgement. Do not lend or rent your chainsaw. Have your STIHL dealer show you , even if the chain is in loss of a chainsaw involves 1. Never let the saw 3. Working with your flesh,...Minors should not be allowed in the area where a chainsaw is not moving. MS 440, MS 440 W, MS 440 C 5 If the cutters contact your doctor before storing for a description of the controls and function of the parts of your model saw reads and understands the information contained in good physical condition and...
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... powerhead muffler and the material around it . By vehicle: When transporting in fact, be extremely dangerous. Only attachments and parts supplied by STIHL or expressly approved by hand, the engine must match each other in the proper position. Carrying a chainsaw with the...Grip the front handle and place the muffler away from the body. For assembly, follow the procedure described in this manual. 001BA115 KN MS 440, MS 440 W, MS 440 C 7 Continual and regular users should point backwards. When carrying your hearing. Chainsaw noise may , in a vehicle, keep chain and bar ...
... powerhead muffler and the material around it . By vehicle: When transporting in fact, be extremely dangerous. Only attachments and parts supplied by STIHL or expressly approved by hand, the engine must match each other in the proper position. Carrying a chainsaw with the...Grip the front handle and place the muffler away from the body. For assembly, follow the procedure described in this manual. 001BA115 KN MS 440, MS 440 W, MS 440 C 7 Continual and regular users should point backwards. When carrying your hearing. Chainsaw noise may , in a vehicle, keep chain and bar ...
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...the muffler and other parts while they may result in loss of control of personal injury, do not operate a chainsaw with a damaged or missing catcher. To reduce risk of the engine (e.g. To reduce the risk of the saw or chain speed. 001BA087 LÄ 12 MS 440, MS 440 W, MS 440 C Replace damaged, broken...serious or fatal injury to time the catcher may lose control. Wrap your fingers tightly around the handles, keeping the handles cradled between your STIHL servicing dealer. !Warning! From time to the operator or bystanders, never use in sets. Put off the work alone. Make sure ...
...the muffler and other parts while they may result in loss of control of personal injury, do not operate a chainsaw with a damaged or missing catcher. To reduce risk of the engine (e.g. To reduce the risk of the saw or chain speed. 001BA087 LÄ 12 MS 440, MS 440 W, MS 440 C Replace damaged, broken...serious or fatal injury to time the catcher may lose control. Wrap your fingers tightly around the handles, keeping the handles cradled between your STIHL servicing dealer. !Warning! From time to the operator or bystanders, never use in sets. Put off the work alone. Make sure ...
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...rotating. The chain continues to strike the operator. If the rotating chain strikes some other object, a reactive force may occur any part of control and strike the operator or some other insecure support. Reactive forces may cause the moving chain to rotate for prying or...height. !Warning! Never work , are properly secured (such as rocks, fences, nails and the like. Don't put pressure on any chainsaw, MS 440, MS 440 W, MS 440 C 13 Use your body is clear of your body when the engine is running . When sawing, make sure that your chainsawing only. Never ...
...rotating. The chain continues to strike the operator. If the rotating chain strikes some other object, a reactive force may occur any part of control and strike the operator or some other insecure support. Reactive forces may cause the moving chain to rotate for prying or...height. !Warning! Never work , are properly secured (such as rocks, fences, nails and the like. Don't put pressure on any chainsaw, MS 440, MS 440 W, MS 440 C 13 Use your body is clear of your body when the engine is running . When sawing, make sure that your chainsawing only. Never ...
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...gripping the front handle behind the hand guard, and if the left hand or other chain brake device prevents kickback. No Quickstop or other parts of the chain brake. If clutch slippage in excess of your chain brake as described in certain kickback situations. English / USA When ... is not turning at all. !Warning! STIHL reduced kickback bars and low kickback chains are designed to activate and stop the chain after activation, or may not activate at idle speed (see above idle speed for the Quickstop to 16 MS 440, MS 440 W, MS 440 C In addition, there must be enough...
...gripping the front handle behind the hand guard, and if the left hand or other chain brake device prevents kickback. No Quickstop or other parts of the chain brake. If clutch slippage in excess of your chain brake as described in certain kickback situations. English / USA When ... is not turning at all. !Warning! STIHL reduced kickback bars and low kickback chains are designed to activate and stop the chain after activation, or may not activate at idle speed (see above idle speed for the Quickstop to 16 MS 440, MS 440 W, MS 440 C In addition, there must be enough...
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... felling cut it may jump backwards off the engine and walk away on the preplanned escape path. The bumper spike rolls against the trunk. 22 MS 440, MS 440 W, MS 440 C English / USA C B B C 001BA044 KN 001BA045 KN 001BA046 KN B = Felling cut Engage the bumper spikes of the chainsaw directly behind the tree ...through the hinge -you try to cut where necessary to fall !Warning! you could lose control of the direction of the fall , since part of the trunk may be of the bar contacts a wedge, it down with partially fallen trees which can damage the chain. If the tip...
... felling cut it may jump backwards off the engine and walk away on the preplanned escape path. The bumper spike rolls against the trunk. 22 MS 440, MS 440 W, MS 440 C English / USA C B B C 001BA044 KN 001BA045 KN 001BA046 KN B = Felling cut Engage the bumper spikes of the chainsaw directly behind the tree ...through the hinge -you try to cut where necessary to fall !Warning! you could lose control of the direction of the fall , since part of the trunk may be of the bar contacts a wedge, it down with partially fallen trees which can damage the chain. If the tip...
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Make a plunge cut in the centre of either the sectioning felling cut or plunge-cut method. To make the first part of the guide bar and can result in the kerf to keep the felling cut . 2 1 Avoid repositioning the saw at full throttle, insert the ... is made with the guide bar fanning in the illustration. !Warning! Enlarge the plunge cut by applying the lower portion of kickback at an angle. MS 440, MS 440 W, MS 440 C 23 If the saw for the next cut . English / USA 001BA047 KN 001BA048 KN 001BA089 LÄ 3 1 23 Felling cut . Plunge-cut method Timber having a ...
Make a plunge cut in the centre of either the sectioning felling cut or plunge-cut method. To make the first part of the guide bar and can result in the kerf to keep the felling cut . 2 1 Avoid repositioning the saw at full throttle, insert the ... is made with the guide bar fanning in the illustration. !Warning! Enlarge the plunge cut by applying the lower portion of kickback at an angle. MS 440, MS 440 W, MS 440 C 23 If the saw for the next cut . English / USA 001BA047 KN 001BA048 KN 001BA089 LÄ 3 1 23 Felling cut . Plunge-cut method Timber having a ...
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... is damaged, missing or modified. However if you claim warranty for maintenance and repair. Use of parts manufactured by others may deny warranty. Do not operate your STIHL service shop only. !Warning! An improperly maintained muffler will MS 440, MS 440 W, MS 440 C 25 Pull out exposed and cleared logs first. 001BA050 LÄ MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND STORING Maintenance...
... is damaged, missing or modified. However if you claim warranty for maintenance and repair. Use of parts manufactured by others may deny warranty. Do not operate your STIHL service shop only. !Warning! An improperly maintained muffler will MS 440, MS 440 W, MS 440 C 25 Pull out exposed and cleared logs first. 001BA050 LÄ MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND STORING Maintenance...
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...HD single grade or multigrade engine oil with a viscosity that renewed contact with non-fling additive or the rapidly biodegradable STIHL Bioplus is still partly full, the reason may be a problem in hard deposits that no dirt falls into the tank. : Refill the...special chain lubricant is unsuitable for assistance if necessary. Medical studies have the necessary lubricating properties and is not available, you refuel. MS 440, MS 440 W, MS 440 C 31 Do not use only a specially formulated chain lubricant. Waste oil does not have shown that suits the prevailing outside ...
...HD single grade or multigrade engine oil with a viscosity that renewed contact with non-fling additive or the rapidly biodegradable STIHL Bioplus is still partly full, the reason may be a problem in hard deposits that no dirt falls into the tank. : Refill the...special chain lubricant is unsuitable for assistance if necessary. Medical studies have the necessary lubricating properties and is not available, you refuel. MS 440, MS 440 W, MS 440 C 31 Do not use only a specially formulated chain lubricant. Waste oil does not have shown that suits the prevailing outside ...
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...Open the twist lock and remove the carburetor box cover. 1 2 : Take out the baffle plate (1) upwards. : Pull off the spark plug boot (2). 175BA002 KN MS 440, MS 440 W, MS 440 C 37 English / USA 145BA027 K : Pull the hand guard back toward the front handle:= The chain brake is ready for operation. To shut down the engine...see "Winter Operation". Always disengage chain brake before starting work. 143BA012 KN At very low outside temperatures: : Allow engine to warm up at part throttle. : Change over to fire, the combustion chamber has flooded. your saw is now disengaged -
...Open the twist lock and remove the carburetor box cover. 1 2 : Take out the baffle plate (1) upwards. : Pull off the spark plug boot (2). 175BA002 KN MS 440, MS 440 W, MS 440 C 37 English / USA 145BA027 K : Pull the hand guard back toward the front handle:= The chain brake is ready for operation. To shut down the engine...see "Winter Operation". Always disengage chain brake before starting work. 143BA012 KN At very low outside temperatures: : Allow engine to warm up at part throttle. : Change over to fire, the combustion chamber has flooded. your saw is now disengaged -
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...Now start the engine. Always slacken off , it is not slackened off the chain after about 5 to 15 tank fillings. As all moving parts have to bed in during the break-in period, the frictional resistances in the engine are greater during the break-in power - This avoids ...its maximum power after finishing work. The drive links must not come out of the bar and can damage the crankshaft and bearings. 38 MS 440, MS 440 W, MS 440 C reassemble the other parts. : Set Master Control lever to "Warm Start" n - Running the engine at higher revs with the starter to clear the combustion ...
...Now start the engine. Always slacken off , it is not slackened off the chain after about 5 to 15 tank fillings. As all moving parts have to bed in during the break-in period, the frictional resistances in the engine are greater during the break-in power - This avoids ...its maximum power after finishing work. The drive links must not come out of the bar and can damage the crankshaft and bearings. 38 MS 440, MS 440 W, MS 440 C reassemble the other parts. : Set Master Control lever to "Warm Start" n - Running the engine at higher revs with the starter to clear the combustion ...
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... to Using this Manual" 42 MS 440, MS 440 W, MS 440 C After cleaning the prefilter several times: : Separate the filter components. : Knock the HD filter (2) out on the palm of your hand and blow it out with STIHL universal cleaner or in a clean, nonflammable solution (e.g. do not use a highpressure washer. : Dry all parts of engine power: : Clean the...
... to Using this Manual" 42 MS 440, MS 440 W, MS 440 C After cleaning the prefilter several times: : Separate the filter components. : Knock the HD filter (2) out on the palm of your hand and blow it out with STIHL universal cleaner or in a clean, nonflammable solution (e.g. do not use a highpressure washer. : Dry all parts of engine power: : Clean the...
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...muffler: : Allow muffler to start or runs poorly at idling speed, first check the spark plug. : Remove spark plug - operating at part throttle etc.) affect the condition of the approved range. see "Specifications". : Use only resistor type spark plugs of the spark plug. see ...electrode gap (A) and readjust if necessary - Fit a new spark plug after approx. 100 operating hours or earlier if the electrodes are badly eroded. MS 440, MS 440 W, MS 440 C 45 These factors cause deposits to form on power, difficult to cool down. : Take out the four screws. : Remove the muffler upper ...
...muffler: : Allow muffler to start or runs poorly at idling speed, first check the spark plug. : Remove spark plug - operating at part throttle etc.) affect the condition of the approved range. see "Specifications". : Use only resistor type spark plugs of the spark plug. see ...electrode gap (A) and readjust if necessary - Fit a new spark plug after approx. 100 operating hours or earlier if the electrodes are badly eroded. MS 440, MS 440 W, MS 440 C 45 These factors cause deposits to form on power, difficult to cool down. : Take out the four screws. : Remove the muffler upper ...
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To reduce risk of injury, wear eye and face protection and work gloves. : Use a screwdriver to carefully pry the parts of the spring out of the housing. 001BA024 KN 001BA103 KN : Lubricate the new spring with a few drops of the retaining frame in position. the ... the saw chain and guide bar, clean them out of children and other unauthorized persons. 48 MS 440, MS 440 W, MS 440 C The bits of spring in a dry and high or locked location, out of the reach of the housing. STIHL BioPlus, completely fill the chain oil tank. : Store the machine in the fan housing might still...
To reduce risk of injury, wear eye and face protection and work gloves. : Use a screwdriver to carefully pry the parts of the spring out of the housing. 001BA024 KN 001BA103 KN : Lubricate the new spring with a few drops of the retaining frame in position. the ... the saw chain and guide bar, clean them out of children and other unauthorized persons. 48 MS 440, MS 440 W, MS 440 C The bits of spring in a dry and high or locked location, out of the reach of the housing. STIHL BioPlus, completely fill the chain oil tank. : Store the machine in the fan housing might still...
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... obtained automatically if the recommended files or sharpening tools and correct settings are used. 50 MS 440, MS 440 W, MS 440 C and in the links and damaged rivets. : Replace any damaged or worn parts of the chain and match the new parts to the shape and size of each cutter. Select file diameter according to comply with the... - see table "Sharpening Tools". If the saw chain sharpening files. Use only special saw chain is marked on the depth gauge end of the original parts.
... obtained automatically if the recommended files or sharpening tools and correct settings are used. 50 MS 440, MS 440 W, MS 440 C and in the links and damaged rivets. : Replace any damaged or worn parts of the chain and match the new parts to the shape and size of each cutter. Select file diameter according to comply with the... - see table "Sharpening Tools". If the saw chain sharpening files. Use only special saw chain is marked on the depth gauge end of the original parts.
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... Ø Round file inch 1/4 3/8 PMN 3/8 P 0.325 3/8 0.404 (mm) mm (inch) (6.35) 4.0 (9.32) 4.0 (9.32) 4.0 (8.25) 4.8 (9.32) 5.2 (10.26) 5.5 (5/32) (5/32) (5/32) (3/16) (13/64) (7/32) Part No. 5605 772 4006 5605 772 4006 5605 772 4006 5605 772 4806 5605 772 5206 5605 772 5506 File holder...0814 252 3356 Sharpening kit2) Part No. 5605 007 1027 5605 007 1026 5605 007 1027 5605 007 1028 5605 007 1029 5605 007 1030 1) Use triangular file 0811 421 8971 for PM1 and RM2 2) consisting of file holder with round file, flat file and filing gauge MS 440, MS 440 W, MS 440 C 53 The kickback tendency...
... Ø Round file inch 1/4 3/8 PMN 3/8 P 0.325 3/8 0.404 (mm) mm (inch) (6.35) 4.0 (9.32) 4.0 (9.32) 4.0 (8.25) 4.8 (9.32) 5.2 (10.26) 5.5 (5/32) (5/32) (5/32) (3/16) (13/64) (7/32) Part No. 5605 772 4006 5605 772 4006 5605 772 4006 5605 772 4806 5605 772 5206 5605 772 5506 File holder...0814 252 3356 Sharpening kit2) Part No. 5605 007 1027 5605 007 1026 5605 007 1027 5605 007 1028 5605 007 1029 5605 007 1030 1) Use triangular file 0811 421 8971 for PM1 and RM2 2) consisting of file holder with round file, flat file and filing gauge MS 440, MS 440 W, MS 440 C 53 The kickback tendency...
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English / USA Parts and Controls 2 1 3 5 4 6 8 7 9 10 11 1 Carburetor box cover twist lock 2 Spark plug boot 3 Handle heating switch* 4 Chain sprocket cover 5 Chain sprocket 6 Chain brake 7 Chain catcher 8 Chain ... Master Control lever 20 Throttle trigger 21 Throttle trigger interlock 22 Rear handle 23 Rear hand guard 145BA026 K * See "Guide to using this Manual" 56 MS 440, MS 440 W, MS 440 C
English / USA Parts and Controls 2 1 3 5 4 6 8 7 9 10 11 1 Carburetor box cover twist lock 2 Spark plug boot 3 Handle heating switch* 4 Chain sprocket cover 5 Chain sprocket 6 Chain brake 7 Chain catcher 8 Chain ... Master Control lever 20 Throttle trigger 21 Throttle trigger interlock 22 Rear handle 23 Rear hand guard 145BA026 K * See "Guide to using this Manual" 56 MS 440, MS 440 W, MS 440 C
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...MS 440, MS 440 W, MS 440 C 59 Please enter your saw model, serial number as well as the part numbers of the guide bar and saw chain in (40, 45, 50, 63, 70, 75, 80 or 90 cm) Duromatic with round file Filing gauge Reference gauges STIHL lubricating grease STIHL filler nozzle for STIHL..., helps avoid spills and overfilling during refueling. This will make re-ordering simpler. Model Serial number Guide bar part number Chain part number For recommended STIHL reduced kickback cutting attachments see section "Specifications" of this powerhead are subject to normal wear and tear. Chain ...
...MS 440, MS 440 W, MS 440 C 59 Please enter your saw model, serial number as well as the part numbers of the guide bar and saw chain in (40, 45, 50, 63, 70, 75, 80 or 90 cm) Duromatic with round file Filing gauge Reference gauges STIHL lubricating grease STIHL filler nozzle for STIHL..., helps avoid spills and overfilling during refueling. This will make re-ordering simpler. Model Serial number Guide bar part number Chain part number For recommended STIHL reduced kickback cutting attachments see section "Specifications" of this powerhead are subject to normal wear and tear. Chain ...