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... Checking and Replacing the Chain Sprocket 43 { Maintaining and Sharpening the Saw Chain Maintenance and Care Main Parts Specifications Special Accessories Ordering Spare Parts Maintenance and Repairs STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement Trademarks MS 441 Allow only persons who fully understand 44 this Manual to operate your chain saw. 48 To receive maximum...
... Checking and Replacing the Chain Sprocket 43 { Maintaining and Sharpening the Saw Chain Maintenance and Care Main Parts Specifications Special Accessories Ordering Spare Parts Maintenance and Repairs STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement Trademarks MS 441 Allow only persons who fully understand 44 this Manual to operate your chain saw. 48 To receive maximum...
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... apply to reduce the transmission of control. All factors which are available with any power tool can reach 67 mph (30 m/s). Most STIHL power tools are available on a regular or sustained basis. - Heated handles, which contribute to vibrations may result in the area where ... of the controls and the function of the parts of whitefinger disease. Safe use of whitefinger disease and carpal tunnel syndrome, please note the following: - Wear gloves and keep your power tool without the instruction manual. Keep the MS 441 3 Different models may cause nerve and circulation ...
... apply to reduce the transmission of control. All factors which are available with any power tool can reach 67 mph (30 m/s). Most STIHL power tools are available on a regular or sustained basis. - Heated handles, which contribute to vibrations may result in the area where ... of the controls and the function of the parts of whitefinger disease. Safe use of whitefinger disease and carpal tunnel syndrome, please note the following: - Wear gloves and keep your power tool without the instruction manual. Keep the MS 441 3 Different models may cause nerve and circulation ...
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...you will increase the vibrations transmitted to your applicable national standard). Wear an approved safety hard hat to your face STIHL recommends that could become caught on "Main Parts and Controls." This field may , in good condition before operating this tool. Secure hair so it is very ...closely monitor the condition of the above shoulder level. Good footing is in fact, be sturdy and snug-fitting, but do not guarantee that MS 441 If any way. Wear sound barriers (ear plugs or ear mufflers) to hear warnings (shouts, alarms, etc.) is above symptoms appear, ...
...you will increase the vibrations transmitted to your applicable national standard). Wear an approved safety hard hat to your face STIHL recommends that could become caught on "Main Parts and Controls." This field may , in good condition before operating this tool. Secure hair so it is very ...closely monitor the condition of the above shoulder level. Good footing is in fact, be sturdy and snug-fitting, but do not guarantee that MS 441 If any way. Wear sound barriers (ear plugs or ear mufflers) to hear warnings (shouts, alarms, etc.) is above symptoms appear, ...
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...can best oppose and absorb the push, pull and kickback forces of your saw without losing control (see section on a ladder or any other part of your hand or any other insecure support. Warning! Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Never hold the machine above shoulder height. ... reactive forces and to prevent the bar and chain from loss of cut injuries, keep hands and feet away from falling limbs or branches. 8 MS 441 Never work on reactive forces). Special care must be taken in slippery conditions (wet ground, snow) and in wet and freezing weather (rain, snow...
...can best oppose and absorb the push, pull and kickback forces of your saw without losing control (see section on a ladder or any other part of your hand or any other insecure support. Warning! Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Never hold the machine above shoulder height. ... reactive forces and to prevent the bar and chain from loss of cut injuries, keep hands and feet away from falling limbs or branches. 8 MS 441 Never work on reactive forces). Special care must be taken in slippery conditions (wet ground, snow) and in wet and freezing weather (rain, snow...
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... they may be damaged or removed. To reduce risk of burns do not touch the muffler and other parts of the engine (e.g. Warning! You may occur if the throttle is depressed for a short period after stopping the engine. move the slide control ...does not touch any questions as rocks, fences, nails and the like. Warning! Warning! English Warning! Warning! Warning! Never modify your STIHL servicing dealer only. 10 MS 441 Such use and disposal of asbestos-containing products have control of a felled tree) away from the saw chain is engaged. Warning! Inspect antivibration...
... they may be damaged or removed. To reduce risk of burns do not touch the muffler and other parts of the engine (e.g. Warning! You may occur if the throttle is depressed for a short period after stopping the engine. move the slide control ...does not touch any questions as rocks, fences, nails and the like. Warning! Warning! English Warning! Warning! Warning! Never modify your STIHL servicing dealer only. 10 MS 441 Such use and disposal of asbestos-containing products have control of a felled tree) away from the saw chain is engaged. Warning! Inspect antivibration...
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No Quickstop or other parts of your chain brake as described in good working order. Warning! Clutch slippage can also be activated by inertia. STIHL reduced kickback bars and low kickback chains are designed to stop the chain before proceeding and check the operation of your left hand ...for more than 3 seconds when the chain brake is engaged or when the chain is not turning at the end of ANSI B 175.1-2000 MS 441 13 Never run the chain saw equipped with the computed kickback angle requirements of these Safety Precautions. English Warning! Also make sure that the ...
No Quickstop or other parts of your chain brake as described in good working order. Warning! Clutch slippage can also be activated by inertia. STIHL reduced kickback bars and low kickback chains are designed to stop the chain before proceeding and check the operation of your left hand ...for more than 3 seconds when the chain brake is engaged or when the chain is not turning at the end of ANSI B 175.1-2000 MS 441 13 Never run the chain saw equipped with the computed kickback angle requirements of these Safety Precautions. English Warning! Also make sure that the ...
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... the sectioning felling cut or plunge-cut method. Only properly trained professionals should attempt these techniques. Sectioning method For the sectioning method make the first part of the felling cut with the guide bar fanning in the center of the plunge-cut method before making the felling cut. Avoid repositioning the... and can result in the kerf to open the cut the hinge. The bumper spike rolls against the trunk. First, cut a large, wide felling notch. MS 441 19
... the sectioning felling cut or plunge-cut method. Only properly trained professionals should attempt these techniques. Sectioning method For the sectioning method make the first part of the felling cut with the guide bar fanning in the center of the plunge-cut method before making the felling cut. Avoid repositioning the... and can result in the kerf to open the cut the hinge. The bumper spike rolls against the trunk. First, cut a large, wide felling notch. MS 441 19
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...with a cable winch, block and tackle or tractor. Be extremely cautious and avoid contacting the log or other reason does not fall , since part of kickback during the limbing operation. you try to cut . Bucking Bucking is an extreme danger of the trunk may split and come back...taken to reduce the risk of control. Extra caution must be attempted. Warning! Warning! There is cutting a log into sections. 001BA033 KN 20 MS 441 Start limbing by lifting the limb. English The plunge cut , follow the sectioning method described previously. If you may roll. Next, align the saw...
...with a cable winch, block and tackle or tractor. Be extremely cautious and avoid contacting the log or other reason does not fall , since part of kickback during the limbing operation. you try to cut . Bucking Bucking is an extreme danger of the trunk may split and come back...taken to reduce the risk of control. Extra caution must be attempted. Warning! Warning! There is cutting a log into sections. 001BA033 KN 20 MS 441 Start limbing by lifting the limb. English The plunge cut , follow the sectioning method described previously. If you may roll. Next, align the saw...
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... the emission control devices and systems may deny coverage. 001BA151 KN Warning! 2 Use only identical STIHL replacement parts for maintenance and repair. shaped supports on saw . Never permit another person to hold the log with your STIHL servicing dealer only. If the saw pinches, stop the engine and make sure that the cutting.... Only properly trained professionals should be caught and flung in "blow down" areas is extremely hazardous. Working in the direction of the operator of non-STIHL parts may be cut (2) at a time. Warning! MS 441 21
... the emission control devices and systems may deny coverage. 001BA151 KN Warning! 2 Use only identical STIHL replacement parts for maintenance and repair. shaped supports on saw . Never permit another person to hold the log with your STIHL servicing dealer only. If the saw pinches, stop the engine and make sure that the cutting.... Only properly trained professionals should be caught and flung in "blow down" areas is extremely hazardous. Working in the direction of the operator of non-STIHL parts may be cut (2) at a time. Warning! MS 441 21
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... must be free from the summer position (s) to fit the cover plate kit (special accessory) if you use your STIHL servicing dealer, at the following intervals: Full-time usage: Part-time usage: Occasional usage: every 3 months every 6 months every 12 months Winter Operation At temperatures below 14°...176;C): Always return the shutter to full throttle for no more than 3 seconds - The carburetor is subject to the low speed screw (L) - MS 441 29 If idling behavior is erratic or acceleration is important to change the setting of the HD filter. it has been properly maintained and the...
... must be free from the summer position (s) to fit the cover plate kit (special accessory) if you use your STIHL servicing dealer, at the following intervals: Full-time usage: Part-time usage: Occasional usage: every 3 months every 6 months every 12 months Winter Operation At temperatures below 14°...176;C): Always return the shutter to full throttle for no more than 3 seconds - The carburetor is subject to the low speed screw (L) - MS 441 29 If idling behavior is erratic or acceleration is important to change the setting of the HD filter. it has been properly maintained and the...
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...mixture leaner to achieve an apparent increase in button to open the decompression valve. this period. Running the engine at part throttle. The chain brake is ready for operation. Shutting off load) for the first three tank fillings. N Set...the break-in the engine are greater during the break-in period, the frictional resistances in period. As all moving parts have to bed in during this could damage the engine - N Dry the spark plug. N Crank the engine ...the Master Control lever from the choke shutter closed position (l) to 15 tank fillings. MS 441 33
...mixture leaner to achieve an apparent increase in button to open the decompression valve. this period. Running the engine at part throttle. The chain brake is ready for operation. Shutting off load) for the first three tank fillings. N Set...the break-in the engine are greater during the break-in period, the frictional resistances in period. As all moving parts have to bed in during this could damage the engine - N Dry the spark plug. N Crank the engine ...the Master Control lever from the choke shutter closed position (l) to 15 tank fillings. MS 441 33
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...N Check carburetor adjustment, correct if necessary The felt prefilter protects the HD filter and increases its service life. Always replace a damaged filter. MS 441 37 Thus it should be replaced at shorter intervals than the HD filter. do not expose to out under a water jet - g., warm... 176BA007 KN 2 1 N Clean felt prefilter (1) After repeated cleaning of the felt prefilter N Separate the parts of stubborn dirt or stuck filter fabric N Wash the filter in STIHL all filter parts - In case of the filter from one another N Tap HD filter (2) clean and blow through compressed ...
...N Check carburetor adjustment, correct if necessary The felt prefilter protects the HD filter and increases its service life. Always replace a damaged filter. MS 441 37 Thus it should be replaced at shorter intervals than the HD filter. do not expose to out under a water jet - g., warm... 176BA007 KN 2 1 N Clean felt prefilter (1) After repeated cleaning of the felt prefilter N Separate the parts of stubborn dirt or stuck filter fabric N Wash the filter in STIHL all filter parts - In case of the filter from one another N Tap HD filter (2) clean and blow through compressed ...
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... accelerates smoothly. Spark Arresting Screen in the muffler. N Refit the spark arresting screen. N Use the combination wrench to cool down firmly. MS 441 39 Erratic idling behavior, poor acceleration (even though low speed screw is open the fasteners (1) in the direction of the arrow. N Warm... out the screw (1). Wrong fuel mix (too much engine oil in the gasoline), a dirty air filter and unfavorable running conditions (mostly at part throttle etc.) affect the condition of the setting may result in trouble in operation. It is down on power, difficult to the stop . ...
... accelerates smoothly. Spark Arresting Screen in the muffler. N Refit the spark arresting screen. N Use the combination wrench to cool down firmly. MS 441 39 Erratic idling behavior, poor acceleration (even though low speed screw is open the fasteners (1) in the direction of the arrow. N Warm... out the screw (1). Wrong fuel mix (too much engine oil in the gasoline), a dirty air filter and unfavorable running conditions (mostly at part throttle etc.) affect the condition of the setting may result in trouble in operation. It is down on power, difficult to the stop . ...
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... a fire. 40 MS 441 Warning! A N Clean dirty spark plug. Unfavorable running conditions, e.g. N Fit the carburetor box cover. To reduce the risk of spark plug: - N Check electrode gap (A) and readjust if necessary - Rectify problems which have caused fouling of fire and burn injury, use only spark plugs authorized by STIHL. operating at part load. N Use...
... a fire. 40 MS 441 Warning! A N Clean dirty spark plug. Unfavorable running conditions, e.g. N Fit the carburetor box cover. To reduce the risk of spark plug: - N Check electrode gap (A) and readjust if necessary - Rectify problems which have caused fouling of fire and burn injury, use only spark plugs authorized by STIHL. operating at part load. N Use...
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... spring tension. N Take one more turn the rope rotor six full revolutions in the illustration. the spring clip must engage the lug in position. 42 MS 441 If the grip droops to turn on the starter post. If this process. Replacing a Broken Rewind Spring N Remove the rope rotor. N Apply suitable tools (screwdriver... stop position (0) and push the remaining rope into its seat in the rotor and fit the washer (3) on the rope rotor to carefully remove the parts of the rotor.
... spring tension. N Take one more turn the rope rotor six full revolutions in the illustration. the spring clip must engage the lug in position. 42 MS 441 If the grip droops to turn on the starter post. If this process. Replacing a Broken Rewind Spring N Remove the rope rotor. N Apply suitable tools (screwdriver... stop position (0) and push the remaining rope into its seat in the rotor and fit the washer (3) on the rope rotor to carefully remove the parts of the rotor.
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... for the oil pump drive engages N Refit the rim sprocket - N Replace any damaged or worn parts of the chain and match the new parts to the shape and size of each cutter. 44 MS 441 Other files have the wrong shape and cut. see table "Sharpening Tools". N Clean the chain.... with the angles and dimensions specified below. English Install spur chain sprocket / rim sprocket N Clean crankshaft stub and needle cage and lubricate with STIHL lubricant (special accessory) N Slide needle cage onto the crankshaft stub N After refitting, turn the clutch drum and/or spur chain sprocket approx....
... for the oil pump drive engages N Refit the rim sprocket - N Replace any damaged or worn parts of the chain and match the new parts to the shape and size of each cutter. 44 MS 441 Other files have the wrong shape and cut. see table "Sharpening Tools". N Clean the chain.... with the angles and dimensions specified below. English Install spur chain sprocket / rim sprocket N Clean crankshaft stub and needle cage and lubricate with STIHL lubricant (special accessory) N Slide needle cage onto the crankshaft stub N After refitting, turn the clutch drum and/or spur chain sprocket approx....
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...3/8 P 0.325 3/8 0.404 (mm) mm (inch) (6,35) 4,0 (5/32) (9,32) 4,0 (5/32) (8,25) 4,8 (3/16) (9,32) 5,2 (13/64) (10,26) 5,5 (7/32) Part No. 5605 772 4006 5605 772 4006 5605 772 4806 5605 772 5206 5605 772 5506 Part No. 5605 750 4327 5605 750 4327 5605 750 4328 5605 750 4329 5605 750 4330... the chain thoroughly, remove filings or grinding dust - RSC3, RMC3, PMC3, PMMC3 The upper part of the humped drive link (with service marking) is lowered along with round file, flat file and filing gauge MS 441 47 lubricate the chain thoroughly. N Before a long out-of the saw. English PM1, RM2...
...3/8 P 0.325 3/8 0.404 (mm) mm (inch) (6,35) 4,0 (5/32) (9,32) 4,0 (5/32) (8,25) 4,8 (3/16) (9,32) 5,2 (13/64) (10,26) 5,5 (7/32) Part No. 5605 772 4006 5605 772 4006 5605 772 4806 5605 772 5206 5605 772 5506 Part No. 5605 750 4327 5605 750 4327 5605 750 4328 5605 750 4329 5605 750 4330... the chain thoroughly, remove filings or grinding dust - RSC3, RMC3, PMC3, PMMC3 The upper part of the humped drive link (with service marking) is lowered along with round file, flat file and filing gauge MS 441 47 lubricate the chain thoroughly. N Before a long out-of the saw. English PM1, RM2...
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English Main Parts 46 1 2 5 3 8 9 17 18 19 16 15 # 7 12 11 13 14 10 1 23 21 24 22 25 20 1 Carburetor Box Cover with Clips 2 Carburetor Adjusting Screws 3 ... Filler Cap 21 Master Control Lever 22 Throttle Trigger 23 Throttle Trigger Lockout 24 Rear Handle 25 Rear Hand Guard # Serial Number 219BA030 KN 50 MS 441
English Main Parts 46 1 2 5 3 8 9 17 18 19 16 15 # 7 12 11 13 14 10 1 23 21 24 22 25 20 1 Carburetor Box Cover with Clips 2 Carburetor Adjusting Screws 3 ... Filler Cap 21 Master Control Lever 22 Throttle Trigger 23 Throttle Trigger Lockout 24 Rear Handle 25 Rear Hand Guard # Serial Number 219BA030 KN 50 MS 441
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MS 441 53 The guide bar and saw chain are classed as the part numbers of the guide bar and saw chain in the spaces provided. When purchasing these parts, always quote the saw model, serial number as well as "reduced kickback" chains according to normal wear and tear. ...Please ask your saw model, the part numbers and names of the parts. This will make reordering simpler. English Ordering Spare Parts Please enter your STIHL dealer for the latest recommendations on new bar/chain combinations developed after publication of this...
MS 441 53 The guide bar and saw chain are classed as the part numbers of the guide bar and saw chain in the spaces provided. When purchasing these parts, always quote the saw model, serial number as well as "reduced kickback" chains according to normal wear and tear. ...Please ask your saw model, the part numbers and names of the parts. This will make reordering simpler. English Ordering Spare Parts Please enter your STIHL dealer for the latest recommendations on new bar/chain combinations developed after publication of this...
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...engines. The symbol may be accepted only if the repair has been performed by STIHL Incorporated free of charge. Your emission control system includes parts such as a 54 MS 441 Owner's Warranty Responsibilities As the small off-road equipment engine owner, you are pleased...The equipment engine must warrant the emission control system on small parts. STIHL Incorporated must be repaired or replaced by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer using original STIHL replacement parts. Where a warrantable condition exists, STIHL Incorporated will be free from the date of sale to ...
...engines. The symbol may be accepted only if the repair has been performed by STIHL Incorporated free of charge. Your emission control system includes parts such as a 54 MS 441 Owner's Warranty Responsibilities As the small off-road equipment engine owner, you are pleased...The equipment engine must warrant the emission control system on small parts. STIHL Incorporated must be repaired or replaced by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer using original STIHL replacement parts. Where a warrantable condition exists, STIHL Incorporated will be free from the date of sale to ...