Contents
1 Introduction................................................. 2
2 Guide to Using this Manual.........................2
3 Main Parts...................................................3
4 Safety Symbols on the Product...................4
5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS....4
6 Kickback and Other Reactive Forces........14
7 Proper Techniques for Basic Bucking, Limb‐
ing, Pruning and Felling............................ 18
8 Maintenance, Repair and Storage............ 24
9 Before Starting Work.................................25
10 Assembling the Chain Saw....................... 25
11 Lubricating the Saw Chain and Guide Bar29
12 The Chain Brake....................................... 30
13 Mixing Fuel and Refueling the Chain Saw 31
14 Starting the Engine................................... 33
15 Shutting Off the Engine.............................34
16 Checking the Chain Saw...........................35
17 After Finishing Work..................................36
18 Transporting..............................................36
19 Storing.......................................................36
20 Cleaning....................................................37
21 Inspection and Maintenance..................... 39
22 Troubleshooting Guide..............................43
23 Specifications............................................45
24 Combinations of Guide Bars and Saw
Chains.......................................................46
25 Replacement Parts and Equipment.......... 48
26 Disposal.................................................... 48
27 Limited Warranty.......................................48
28 Emission Control Warranty....................... 48
29 Trademarks...............................................50
30 Addresses................................................. 50
1 Introduction
Thank you for your purchase. The information
contained in this manual will help you receive
maximum performance and satisfaction from
your STIHL chain saw and, if followed, reduce
the risk of injury from its use.
SAVE THIS MANUAL!
Because a chain saw is a high-
speed wood-cutting tool, special
safety precautions must be
observed to reduce the risk of per‐
sonal injury.
Read this instruction manual thor‐
oughly before use and periodically
thereafter. Follow all safety pre‐
cautions. Careless or improper
use of the chain saw can cause
serious or fatal injury.
Observe all applicable federal, state and local
safety regulations, standards and ordinances.
Do not lend or rent your chain saw without this
instruction manual. Allow only persons who have
the proper training and fully understand the infor‐
mation in this manual to operate the chain saw.
For further information, or if you do not under‐
stand any of the instructions in this manual,
please go to www.stihlusa.com or contact your
authorized STIHL servicing dealer.
2 Guide to Using this Manual
2.1 Signal Words
This manual contains safety information that
requires your special attention. Such information
is introduced with the following symbols and sig‐
nal words:
DANGER
■ Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
■ Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■ Indicates a risk of property damage, including
damage to the machine or its individual com‐
ponents.
2.2 Symbols in Text
The following symbol is included to assist you
with the use of the manual:
Refers to a designated chapter or sub-
chapter in this instruction manual.
English
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