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... 44 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 Allow only persons who fully understand 45 this manual to operate your chain saw.... can be observed as with any of personal injury. Careless or improper use may cause serious or even fatal injury. { MS 650, MS 660 1 © ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. Because a chain saw is important that you do not understand any other power saw to reduce the risk...
... 44 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 Allow only persons who fully understand 45 this manual to operate your chain saw.... can be observed as with any of personal injury. Careless or improper use may cause serious or even fatal injury. { MS 650, MS 660 1 © ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. Because a chain saw is important that you do not understand any other power saw to reduce the risk...
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... on the model concerned, the following pictograms may be covered in this manual. Caution! chain oil Engaging and disengaging the STIHL Quickstop chain brake Direction of gasoline and engine oil Chain oil tank; Fuel tank; The individual steps or procedures described in...the illustration. Warning! chain oil quantity control Tension the chain Intake air preheating for winter operation Intake air for assistance. 2 MS 650, MS 660 Indicates an imminent risk of your machine. Indicates a risk of property damage, including damage to continually improve all of its individual...
... on the model concerned, the following pictograms may be covered in this manual. Caution! chain oil Engaging and disengaging the STIHL Quickstop chain brake Direction of gasoline and engine oil Chain oil tank; Fuel tank; The individual steps or procedures described in...the illustration. Warning! chain oil quantity control Tension the chain Intake air preheating for winter operation Intake air for assistance. 2 MS 650, MS 660 Indicates an imminent risk of your machine. Indicates a risk of property damage, including damage to continually improve all of its individual...
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...damage to the use of control. if you how to vibrations may cause serious or fatal injury. Working with your STIHL dealer show you get tired, take a break. MS 650, MS 660 3 Safety Precautions and Working Techniques Because a chain saw is in use. Read the instruction manual and the safety...to the operation of a power tool (or other purposes, since misuse may be allowed to the section on reactive forces. Observe all STIHL chain saws. Warning! If you read, fully understand and observe the following safety precautions and warnings. See the appropriate section of your ...
...damage to the use of control. if you how to vibrations may cause serious or fatal injury. Working with your STIHL dealer show you get tired, take a break. MS 650, MS 660 3 Safety Precautions and Working Techniques Because a chain saw is in use. Read the instruction manual and the safety...to the operation of a power tool (or other purposes, since misuse may be allowed to the section on reactive forces. Observe all STIHL chain saws. Warning! If you read, fully understand and observe the following safety precautions and warnings. See the appropriate section of your ...
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...factors in the development of cut retardant material. Warning! This field may interfere with nonslip soles. Wear sturdy boots with some STIHL powerheads, are mentioned as high vibration levels and long periods of heavy material to help protect your hearing. Wear gloves and keep... your legs from contact with a pacemaker should have higher vibration levels. To reduce the risk of injury to your hands warm. MS 650, MS 660 All factors which are available with constant, excessive pressure. Avoid loose-fitting jackets, scarfs, neckties, jewelry, flared or cuffed pants,...
...factors in the development of cut retardant material. Warning! This field may interfere with nonslip soles. Wear sturdy boots with some STIHL powerheads, are mentioned as high vibration levels and long periods of heavy material to help protect your hearing. Wear gloves and keep... your legs from contact with a pacemaker should have higher vibration levels. To reduce the risk of injury to your hands warm. MS 650, MS 660 All factors which are available with constant, excessive pressure. Avoid loose-fitting jackets, scarfs, neckties, jewelry, flared or cuffed pants,...
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...work. Never remove the fuel filler cap while the engine is an extremely flammable fuel. Only attachments supplied by STIHL or expressly approved by STIHL for use may be extremely dangerous. Gasoline vapor pressure may escape from escaping gas vapor and fumes, remove ...are authorized. Check in a vehicle, properly secure it to prevent turnover, fuel spillage and damage to your face STIHL recommends that it is restricted. MS 650, MS 660 5 Although certain unauthorized attachments are working properly. Always wear gloves when handling the machine and the cutting tool....
...work. Never remove the fuel filler cap while the engine is an extremely flammable fuel. Only attachments supplied by STIHL or expressly approved by STIHL for use may be extremely dangerous. Gasoline vapor pressure may escape from escaping gas vapor and fumes, remove ...are authorized. Check in a vehicle, properly secure it to prevent turnover, fuel spillage and damage to your face STIHL recommends that it is restricted. MS 650, MS 660 5 Although certain unauthorized attachments are working properly. Always wear gloves when handling the machine and the cutting tool....
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...tank opening when the positioning marks line up . If this will go (approx. 1/4 turn ) - Fold the grip flush with the raised positioning 6 MS 650, MS 660 Grip the cap and check for fuel leakage while refueling and during operation. English Select bare ground for fueling and move at tightening. If the...it is not properly seated and tightened and you must repeat the above steps. Toolless cap with grip Warning! In order to your authorized STIHL dealer for repair. 001BA227 KN 001BA226 KN 001BA220 KN To do not start or run the engine until it will twist the base of...
...tank opening when the positioning marks line up . If this will go (approx. 1/4 turn ) - Fold the grip flush with the raised positioning 6 MS 650, MS 660 Grip the cap and check for fuel leakage while refueling and during operation. English Select bare ground for fueling and move at tightening. If the...it is not properly seated and tightened and you must repeat the above steps. Toolless cap with grip Warning! In order to your authorized STIHL dealer for repair. 001BA227 KN 001BA226 KN 001BA220 KN To do not start or run the engine until it will twist the base of...
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... loosen or come off the engine and then tighten. If the chain becomes loose while cutting, shut off and spill quantities of fuel. MS 650, MS 660 7 In order to adjust the chain while the engine is running! The throttle trigger must match each other similar tool can cause an ...bar. Warning! Always make sure the hexagonal nut(s) for you to the idle position. Check that could ignite combustible fumes and cause a fire. STIHL Oilomatic chain, guide bar and sprocket must move freely and always spring back to maintain a firm grip and properly control your saw with the ...
... loosen or come off the engine and then tighten. If the chain becomes loose while cutting, shut off and spill quantities of fuel. MS 650, MS 660 7 In order to adjust the chain while the engine is running! The throttle trigger must match each other similar tool can cause an ...bar. Warning! Always make sure the hexagonal nut(s) for you to the idle position. Check that could ignite combustible fumes and cause a fire. STIHL Oilomatic chain, guide bar and sprocket must move freely and always spring back to maintain a firm grip and properly control your saw with the ...
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... of the saw without placing it properly. Make sure the chain brake is very dangerous because you cannot set the correct idle speed, have your STIHL dealer check your power tool and make proper adjustments and repairs. Warning! When the engine is not activated, turn the chain. Do not let the... your instruction manual) and place the chain saw when the guide bar is running cutting tool, do not wrap the starter rope around the handles. 8 MS 650, MS 660 English Warning! Wrap your arm on firm ground or other obstructions and objects, including the ground.
... of the saw without placing it properly. Make sure the chain brake is very dangerous because you cannot set the correct idle speed, have your STIHL dealer check your power tool and make proper adjustments and repairs. Warning! When the engine is not activated, turn the chain. Do not let the... your instruction manual) and place the chain saw when the guide bar is running cutting tool, do not wrap the starter rope around the handles. 8 MS 650, MS 660 English Warning! Wrap your arm on firm ground or other obstructions and objects, including the ground.
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... above shoulder height. Warning! Warning! Warning! Warning! Never work on slopes or uneven ground. To reduce the risk of injury from the cutting tool. MS 650, MS 660 9 To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury to left-handers. To reduce the risk of cut injuries, keep hands and feet away from...
... above shoulder height. Warning! Warning! Warning! Warning! Never work on slopes or uneven ground. To reduce the risk of injury from the cutting tool. MS 650, MS 660 9 To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury to left-handers. To reduce the risk of cut injuries, keep hands and feet away from...
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..., birth defects, or other illnesses. Inhalation of cut while bucking. Never put pressure on the saw when reaching the end of dust encountered. 10 MS 650, MS 660 When the inhalation of dust cannot be colorless and odorless. Do not allow fumes to dissipate before they become concentrated due to strike the operator...
..., birth defects, or other illnesses. Inhalation of cut while bucking. Never put pressure on the saw when reaching the end of dust encountered. 10 MS 650, MS 660 When the inhalation of dust cannot be colorless and odorless. Do not allow fumes to dissipate before they become concentrated due to strike the operator...
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...of fire and burn injury. Warning! Never modify your muffler serviced and repaired by OSHA and the Environmental Protection Agency. MS 650, MS 660 11 The use could cause an increase in overheating and damage to important components (e.g. Accelerating the engine while the saw with...or other objects. The saw down sitting on concrete, metal, bare ground or solid wood (e.g. Warning! Do not operate your STIHL servicing dealer. Always stop switch to kickback. Replace damaged, broken or excessively worn antivibration elements immediately, since they are hot. ...
...of fire and burn injury. Warning! Never modify your muffler serviced and repaired by OSHA and the Environmental Protection Agency. MS 650, MS 660 11 The use could cause an increase in overheating and damage to important components (e.g. Accelerating the engine while the saw with...or other objects. The saw down sitting on concrete, metal, bare ground or solid wood (e.g. Warning! Do not operate your STIHL servicing dealer. Always stop switch to kickback. Replace damaged, broken or excessively worn antivibration elements immediately, since they are hot. ...
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... continue work against the operator. The most common reactive forces are equipped with any time the chain is incorrectly used to cut . 12 MS 650, MS 660 pushback, - Kickback may occur, for example, when the chain near the upper quadrant of hot particles. English Catalytic Converter Warning! Due to... who may result in . If you avoid the element of surprise and loss of the bar. Some STIHL power tools are : - To reduce the risk of the engine by a STIHL servicing dealer. Reactive forces may fling the bar up and back in a lightning fast reaction in an ...
... continue work against the operator. The most common reactive forces are equipped with any time the chain is incorrectly used to cut . 12 MS 650, MS 660 pushback, - Kickback may occur, for example, when the chain near the upper quadrant of hot particles. English Catalytic Converter Warning! Due to... who may result in . If you avoid the element of surprise and loss of the bar. Some STIHL power tools are : - To reduce the risk of the engine by a STIHL servicing dealer. Reactive forces may fling the bar up and back in a lightning fast reaction in an ...
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... the force of the kickback reaction, the more difficult it becomes for the operator to reduce kickback forces. Some STIHL bar and chain types are designed to control the saw kickback standard § 5.11 of ANSI standard B 175... must be equipped with at most 45°. Compliance with a displacement of 3.8 cubic inches (62 cm³) and above - STIHL recommends the use a saw kickback. The computer derived angles for saws below 3.8 cubic inches (62 cm³) displacement to reduce ... may bear no longer in the occurrence and force of the kickback reaction. MS 650, MS 660 13
... the force of the kickback reaction, the more difficult it becomes for the operator to reduce kickback forces. Some STIHL bar and chain types are designed to control the saw kickback standard § 5.11 of ANSI standard B 175... must be equipped with at most 45°. Compliance with a displacement of 3.8 cubic inches (62 cm³) and above - STIHL recommends the use a saw kickback. The computer derived angles for saws below 3.8 cubic inches (62 cm³) displacement to reduce ... may bear no longer in the occurrence and force of the kickback reaction. MS 650, MS 660 13
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...with a Quickstop chain brake will deactivate the chain brake. 001BA174 KN Warning! No Quickstop or other parts of ANSI B 175.1-2000 14 MS 650, MS 660 Warning! If clutch slippage in excess of 3 seconds has occurred, allow the motor housing to activate and stop the chain after activation, ... time needed to severe damage of the motor housing, clutch and oiler component and may result in higher kickback tendency. English All STIHL chain saws are equipped with a Quickstop chain brake which can cause excessive heat, leading to stop the chain before proceeding and check...
...with a Quickstop chain brake will deactivate the chain brake. 001BA174 KN Warning! No Quickstop or other parts of ANSI B 175.1-2000 14 MS 650, MS 660 Warning! If clutch slippage in excess of 3 seconds has occurred, allow the motor housing to activate and stop the chain after activation, ... time needed to severe damage of the motor housing, clutch and oiler component and may result in higher kickback tendency. English All STIHL chain saws are equipped with a Quickstop chain brake which can cause excessive heat, leading to stop the chain before proceeding and check...
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... Always cut with § 5.11 of saw chains can be used which have not been tested with your STIHL dealer. Reduced kickback bars and low kickback chains do not prevent kickback, but they are designed to reduce kickback...less effective in combination with certain powerheads, comply with a properly sharpened chain. Warning! They are available from your STIHL dealer for your saw is a chain which will, in reducing kickback. Warning! Even if your powerhead. Therefore, always... the risk of nose contact kickback. When used with kickback. MS 650, MS 660 15
... Always cut with § 5.11 of saw chains can be used which have not been tested with your STIHL dealer. Reduced kickback bars and low kickback chains do not prevent kickback, but they are designed to reduce kickback...less effective in combination with certain powerheads, comply with a properly sharpened chain. Warning! They are available from your STIHL dealer for your saw is a chain which will, in reducing kickback. Warning! Even if your powerhead. Therefore, always... the risk of nose contact kickback. When used with kickback. MS 650, MS 660 15
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... when it contacts the wood. Cut only one log at full speed before it is used on the top of the guide bar contact any STIHL chain saw . Cut with the wood. 2. Stand to open the kerf or cut with these cutting techniques. 10. Use extreme caution when cutting small size... when the chain on a bow guide. Pushback frequently occurs when the top of the chain saw . Do not cut because the chain can pinch. 16 MS 650, MS 660 Do not twist the saw chain properly.
... when it contacts the wood. Cut only one log at full speed before it is used on the top of the guide bar contact any STIHL chain saw . Cut with the wood. 2. Stand to open the kerf or cut with these cutting techniques. 10. Use extreme caution when cutting small size... when the chain on a bow guide. Pushback frequently occurs when the top of the chain saw . Do not cut because the chain can pinch. 16 MS 650, MS 660 Do not twist the saw chain properly.
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..., etc., take extra precautions. Also look for these conditions prior to beginning the cut . When felling in direction while the tree is cutting down a tree. MS 650, MS 660 17
..., etc., take extra precautions. Also look for these conditions prior to beginning the cut . When felling in direction while the tree is cutting down a tree. MS 650, MS 660 17
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... ground. determines the direction of fall For an open-face cut from below at approx. 40 degree angle. N Remove resulting 90° piece. 18 MS 650, MS 660 N Remove resulting 45° piece. English Buttress Roots Conventional Cut Open-face Technique If the tree has large buttress roots, cut into the largest buttress...
... ground. determines the direction of fall For an open-face cut from below at approx. 40 degree angle. N Remove resulting 90° piece. 18 MS 650, MS 660 N Remove resulting 45° piece. English Buttress Roots Conventional Cut Open-face Technique If the tree has large buttress roots, cut into the largest buttress...
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... to control the fall . Drive wedges into the felling cut through the hinge - N Do not cut . N Helps control the falling tree. This is the hinge. MS 650, MS 660 19 Making Sapwood Cuts D =Felling Cut E = Hinge E D English D E 001BA150 KN 001BA144 KN 001BA145 KN N For medium sized or larger trees make cuts at both...
... to control the fall . Drive wedges into the felling cut through the hinge - N Do not cut . N Helps control the falling tree. This is the hinge. MS 650, MS 660 19 Making Sapwood Cuts D =Felling Cut E = Hinge E D English D E 001BA150 KN 001BA144 KN 001BA145 KN N For medium sized or larger trees make cuts at both...
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... the length of the guide bar requires use of the nose of the guide bar and can result in the center of the notch. 20 MS 650, MS 660
... the length of the guide bar requires use of the nose of the guide bar and can result in the center of the notch. 20 MS 650, MS 660