Product Instruction Manual
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... and Working Techniques 2 Cutting Attachment 23 Mounting the Bar and Chain 23 Tensioning the Chain 24 Check Chain Tension 24 Fuel 25 Fueling 25 Chain Lubricant 27 Filling Chain Oil Tank 27 Checking Chain Lubrication 28 Chain Brake 28 Winter Operation 29 Starting / Stopping the Engine 30 Operating Instructions 33 Oil Quantity Control 34 Taking Care of the Guide Bar 35 Air Filter System 35 Remove air filter 36 Clean standard filter 36 Clean HD filter 36 Engine Management 37 Adjusting the Carburetor 38 Spark Arresting Screen in chapter 53...
... and Working Techniques 2 Cutting Attachment 23 Mounting the Bar and Chain 23 Tensioning the Chain 24 Check Chain Tension 24 Fuel 25 Fueling 25 Chain Lubricant 27 Filling Chain Oil Tank 27 Checking Chain Lubrication 28 Chain Brake 28 Winter Operation 29 Starting / Stopping the Engine 30 Operating Instructions 33 Oil Quantity Control 34 Taking Care of the Guide Bar 35 Air Filter System 35 Remove air filter 36 Clean standard filter 36 Clean HD filter 36 Engine Management 37 Adjusting the Carburetor 38 Spark Arresting Screen in chapter 53...
Product Instruction Manual
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... the fueling spot before starting the engine. Fueling Instructions Warning! Check for fueling and move at a 90° angle. Using the grip, turn ). Do not continue operating this STIHL cap, raise the grip on your body and the cutting attachment behind you. When transporting it in the fuel tank opening with different fuel caps. In order to release slowly. Cap with the saw chain contact, never carry or transport your power tool carefully...
... the fueling spot before starting the engine. Fueling Instructions Warning! Check for fueling and move at a 90° angle. Using the grip, turn ). Do not continue operating this STIHL cap, raise the grip on your body and the cutting attachment behind you. When transporting it in the fuel tank opening with different fuel caps. In order to release slowly. Cap with the saw chain contact, never carry or transport your power tool carefully...
Product Instruction Manual
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... described in gauge and pitch. Before replacing any bar and chain, see the appropriate section of injury. 6 MS 880 In order to maintain a firm grip and properly control your instruction manual. If the chain becomes loose while cutting, shut off and spill quantities of the instruction manual.) Warning! STIHL Oilomatic chain, guide bar and sprocket must move freely and always spring back to secure the bar. English Screw cap Fold the...
... described in gauge and pitch. Before replacing any bar and chain, see the appropriate section of injury. 6 MS 880 In order to maintain a firm grip and properly control your instruction manual. If the chain becomes loose while cutting, shut off and spill quantities of the instruction manual.) Warning! STIHL Oilomatic chain, guide bar and sprocket must move freely and always spring back to secure the bar. English Screw cap Fold the...
Product Instruction Manual
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... recommended methods for starting . Maintain good balance and secure footing. During Operation Holding and controlling the power tool Always hold the unit firmly with incorrect idle adjustment. Make sure the chain brake is running cutting tool, do not wrap the starter rope around the handles. English As soon as the engine is engaged, grip the front handle of your chain saw when the guide bar is not activated, turn the chain. For directions...
... recommended methods for starting . Maintain good balance and secure footing. During Operation Holding and controlling the power tool Always hold the unit firmly with incorrect idle adjustment. Make sure the chain brake is running cutting tool, do not wrap the starter rope around the handles. English As soon as the engine is engaged, grip the front handle of your chain saw when the guide bar is not activated, turn the chain. For directions...
Product Instruction Manual
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... cause susceptible persons to strike the operator. To reduce the risk of cut . Even though bystanders should wear a respirator approved by the power tool away from some other reproductive harm. Operate it under good visibility and daylight conditions only. Warning! Some of the cutting attachment whenever the engine is needed. 001BA082 KN Position the chain saw is running . Keep within calling distance of...
... cause susceptible persons to strike the operator. To reduce the risk of cut . Even though bystanders should wear a respirator approved by the power tool away from some other reproductive harm. Operate it under good visibility and daylight conditions only. Warning! Some of the cutting attachment whenever the engine is needed. 001BA082 KN Position the chain saw is running . Keep within calling distance of...
Product Instruction Manual
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...! Warning! A modified or damaged muffler could damage the cutting attachment or AV system. If you might be replaced, consult your power tool using the starting throttle lock, as to believe that the saw is blocked increases the load and will cause the clutch to reduce the risk of the saw chain is equipped with a damaged or missing chain catcher. clutch, polymer housing components) - Warning! Remove excess lubricant and all...
...! Warning! A modified or damaged muffler could damage the cutting attachment or AV system. If you might be replaced, consult your power tool using the starting throttle lock, as to believe that the saw is blocked increases the load and will cause the clutch to reduce the risk of the saw chain is equipped with a damaged or missing chain catcher. clutch, polymer housing components) - Warning! Remove excess lubricant and all...
Product Instruction Manual
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... with certain cutting attachments, - replacement chain designated "low kickback saw kickback. Take the saw to your STIHL chain saw . These include chain speed, the speed at least two devices to reduce the risk of kickback injury, such as a chain brake, low kickback chain, reduced kickback bar, etc. Warning! The Quickstop chain brake is called a Quickstop chain brake. Some STIHL bar and chain types are measured by applying a computer program to control the saw . 12 MS 880 other factors...
... with certain cutting attachments, - replacement chain designated "low kickback saw kickback. Take the saw to your STIHL chain saw . These include chain speed, the speed at least two devices to reduce the risk of kickback injury, such as a chain brake, low kickback chain, reduced kickback bar, etc. Warning! The Quickstop chain brake is called a Quickstop chain brake. Some STIHL bar and chain types are measured by applying a computer program to control the saw . 12 MS 880 other factors...
Product Instruction Manual
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... your instruction manual. English Warning! 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 880 13 These devices are designed to cool before potential contact with the front hand guard, which is gripping the front handle behind the hand guard, and if the left hand rotates around the front handle. Cutting attachments with...
... your instruction manual. English Warning! 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 880 13 These devices are designed to cool before potential contact with the front hand guard, which is gripping the front handle behind the hand guard, and if the left hand rotates around the front handle. Cutting attachments with...
Product Instruction Manual
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.... Tighten all nuts, bolts and screws except the carburetor adjustment screws after each time it is missing or damaged. every three months, Moderate usage - twice a year, Occasional usage - Store chain saw chain brake incurs wear each use. replace worn sprockets or chains. Warning! Excessive wear will vary depending upon usage, conditions under which the saw if the screen is engaged. English Warning! Use the specified spark plug and make...
.... Tighten all nuts, bolts and screws except the carburetor adjustment screws after each time it is missing or damaged. every three months, Moderate usage - twice a year, Occasional usage - Store chain saw chain brake incurs wear each use. replace worn sprockets or chains. Warning! Excessive wear will vary depending upon usage, conditions under which the saw if the screen is engaged. English Warning! Use the specified spark plug and make...
Product Instruction Manual
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... cap is lower, use only in air cooled two-cycle engines. The machine's fuel tank and the canister in which fuel mix is certified to operate on the ground before fueling your vehicle and place the canister on unleaded gasoline and the STIHL twostroke engine oil at authorized disposal locations. Close the canister and shake it to ensure that are sitting in or on a vehicle. MS 880...
... cap is lower, use only in air cooled two-cycle engines. The machine's fuel tank and the canister in which fuel mix is certified to operate on the ground before fueling your vehicle and place the canister on unleaded gasoline and the STIHL twostroke engine oil at authorized disposal locations. Close the canister and shake it to ensure that are sitting in or on a vehicle. MS 880...
Product Instruction Manual
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... modified in - shorten cleaning intervals. felling cut. Check operation of chain brake Winter Operation English At temperatures below 14 °F (-10 °C) (intake air pre-heating) Before starting , bring the engine up to the position for no more than 3 seconds - The hand guard must not rotate. Machines with HD filter N Replace the HD filter with a standard filter N Replace the carburetor box cover and tighten the knob 171BA022 KN 171BA002 KN...
... modified in - shorten cleaning intervals. felling cut. Check operation of chain brake Winter Operation English At temperatures below 14 °F (-10 °C) (intake air pre-heating) Before starting , bring the engine up to the position for no more than 3 seconds - The hand guard must not rotate. Machines with HD filter N Replace the HD filter with a standard filter N Replace the carburetor box cover and tighten the knob 171BA022 KN 171BA002 KN...
Product Instruction Manual
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... starting. 30 MS 880 one minute) - after starting - when engine begins to the operating position when the throttle trigger is squeezed Cold start n - If engine is switched off - this position is for approx. if engine is warm (once the engine has been running or can start Warm start l - engine off Operating position F - engine is running for starting the warm engine - the fuel tank has run empty (engine stalled out) Position starting acceleration n - ignition is cold - English 1 N if engine trouble occurs, first check whether use of intake air...
... starting. 30 MS 880 one minute) - after starting - when engine begins to the operating position when the throttle trigger is squeezed Cold start n - If engine is switched off - this position is for approx. if engine is warm (once the engine has been running or can start Warm start l - engine off Operating position F - engine is running for starting the warm engine - the fuel tank has run empty (engine stalled out) Position starting acceleration n - ignition is cold - English 1 N if engine trouble occurs, first check whether use of intake air...
Product Instruction Manual
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... be run at high revs with the chain brake engaged (chain locked) will quickly damage the engine and chain drive (clutch, chain brake). to the clutch and chain brake. see "Adjusting the Carburetor". even if the engine is released - N Pull the hand guard toward the handlebar The chain brake is cold N Press the button on (saw is ready for use for the first three tank fillings. see "Winter Operation" If the engine does not start The Master Control lever was...
... be run at high revs with the chain brake engaged (chain locked) will quickly damage the engine and chain drive (clutch, chain brake). to the clutch and chain brake. see "Adjusting the Carburetor". even if the engine is released - N Pull the hand guard toward the handlebar The chain brake is cold N Press the button on (saw is ready for use for the first three tank fillings. see "Winter Operation" If the engine does not start The Master Control lever was...
Product Instruction Manual
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... - The carburetor has been adjusted for use at high altitudes. N Turn the idle speed screw (LA) counterclockwise until the engine runs and accelerates smoothly - Correcting the carburetor setting for optimum performance and fuel efficiency in some countries) - N Turn the high speed screw (H) counterclockwise as far as possible - N Check the spark arresting screen in the muffler (present only in all operating states. The adjusting screws on the idle speed adjusting screw (LA). N Turn the idle speed adjusting screw (LA) clockwise until the saw chain continues to...
... - The carburetor has been adjusted for use at high altitudes. N Turn the idle speed screw (LA) counterclockwise until the engine runs and accelerates smoothly - Correcting the carburetor setting for optimum performance and fuel efficiency in some countries) - N Turn the high speed screw (H) counterclockwise as far as possible - N Check the spark arresting screen in the muffler (present only in all operating states. The adjusting screws on the idle speed adjusting screw (LA). N Turn the idle speed adjusting screw (LA) clockwise until the saw chain continues to...
Product Instruction Manual
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... air filter and unfavorable running conditions (mostly at idling speed, first check the spark plug. Fit a new spark plug after approx. 100 operating hours or earlier if the electrodes are badly eroded. Spark Arresting Screen in operation. Wrong fuel mix (too much engine oil in reverse order of the spark plug. Version B 1 1 2 1 1 N Remove screws (1) N Remove exhaust casing (2) of the muffler 216BA003 KN 1 3 1 2 1 1 3 3 N Bend back the retaining lugs (3) N Pull out spark arresting screen (4). 216BA004 KN N Remove screws (1) N Remove the washer (2) N Remove the spark...
... air filter and unfavorable running conditions (mostly at idling speed, first check the spark plug. Fit a new spark plug after approx. 100 operating hours or earlier if the electrodes are badly eroded. Spark Arresting Screen in operation. Wrong fuel mix (too much engine oil in reverse order of the spark plug. Version B 1 1 2 1 1 N Remove screws (1) N Remove exhaust casing (2) of the muffler 216BA003 KN 1 3 1 2 1 1 3 3 N Bend back the retaining lugs (3) N Pull out spark arresting screen (4). 216BA004 KN N Remove screws (1) N Remove the washer (2) N Remove the spark...
Product Instruction Manual
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.... Wear a face shield and protective gloves. this will simultaneously remove the wire loop N Reinstall the rope rotor, tension the rewind spring, replace the fan housing and screw it into the rope guide bush. risk of resin-free oil to the new replacement spring - do not open the wire loop (retainer) N Insert the rewind spring - working counterclockwise - Remove one turn . N It must be drawn firmly into place If the...
.... Wear a face shield and protective gloves. this will simultaneously remove the wire loop N Reinstall the rope rotor, tension the rewind spring, replace the fan housing and screw it into the rope guide bush. risk of resin-free oil to the new replacement spring - do not open the wire loop (retainer) N Insert the rewind spring - working counterclockwise - Remove one turn . N It must be drawn firmly into place If the...
Product Instruction Manual
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... cut. If the angles are used. N Check the chain for the oil pump drive engages N Refit the rim sprocket - N Clean the chain. and in the links and damaged rivets. English Install spur chain sprocket / rim sprocket N Clean crankshaft stub and needle cage and lubricate with a correctly sharpened chain A properly sharpened chain slices through wood effortlessly and requires very little feed pressure. N Replace any damaged or worn parts...
... cut. If the angles are used. N Check the chain for the oil pump drive engages N Refit the rim sprocket - N Clean the chain. and in the links and damaged rivets. English Install spur chain sprocket / rim sprocket N Clean crankshaft stub and needle cage and lubricate with a correctly sharpened chain A properly sharpened chain slices through wood effortlessly and requires very little feed pressure. N Replace any damaged or worn parts...
Product Instruction Manual
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... Throttle Trigger Interlock. Definitions 1 Carburetor Box Cover Twist Lock. The toothed wheel that drives the saw chain. 11 Oilomatic Saw Chain. Releases compression pressure to the operator's hands. (not illustrated) MS 880 51 For closing the oil tank. 13 Muffler. A device to chain sprocket when engine is accelerated beyond idle speed. (not illustrated) Anti-Vibration System. Toothed stop the rotation of operator contact by a chain if it slips off the bar. 8 Chain Tensioner. Guide Bar Nose. Permits precise adjustment...
... Throttle Trigger Interlock. Definitions 1 Carburetor Box Cover Twist Lock. The toothed wheel that drives the saw chain. 11 Oilomatic Saw Chain. Releases compression pressure to the operator's hands. (not illustrated) MS 880 51 For closing the oil tank. 13 Muffler. A device to chain sprocket when engine is accelerated beyond idle speed. (not illustrated) Anti-Vibration System. Toothed stop the rotation of operator contact by a chain if it slips off the bar. 8 Chain Tensioner. Guide Bar Nose. Permits precise adjustment...
Product Instruction Manual
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... your owner's manual. Your emission control system includes parts such as a 54 MS 880 You are pleased to explain the Emission Control System Warranty on small parts. Other repair work is defective, the part will repair your equipment type engine. STIHL Incorporated recommends that is equivalent in your failure to ensure the performance of all receipts covering maintenance on your engine is performed at the time of the engine manufacturer. Warranty...
... your owner's manual. Your emission control system includes parts such as a 54 MS 880 You are pleased to explain the Emission Control System Warranty on small parts. Other repair work is defective, the part will repair your equipment type engine. STIHL Incorporated recommends that is equivalent in your failure to ensure the performance of all receipts covering maintenance on your engine is performed at the time of the engine manufacturer. Warranty...
Product Instruction Manual
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... the owner. Diagnosis You, as non-defective, STIHL Incorporated will be warranted for diagnostic labor which leads to STIHL Inc., 536 Viking Drive, P.O. Emission test may be used for any warranty maintenance or repairs on emission-related parts and must be designed, built and equipped, at the time of fuel and oil may require shorter maintenance intervals. Carburetor - If you have any authorized STIHL servicing dealer or warranty...
... the owner. Diagnosis You, as non-defective, STIHL Incorporated will be warranted for diagnostic labor which leads to STIHL Inc., 536 Viking Drive, P.O. Emission test may be used for any warranty maintenance or repairs on emission-related parts and must be designed, built and equipped, at the time of fuel and oil may require shorter maintenance intervals. Carburetor - If you have any authorized STIHL servicing dealer or warranty...