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USER MANUAL 020 T STIHL

Operating Instructions

Maintenance

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Warning!

Read and follow all safety precautions in Owner's Manual – improper use can cause serious or fatal injury.

To reduce risk of kickback injury use STIHL reduced kickback bar and STIHL PM 1 (3/8" Picco) chain depending on sprocket pitch or other available low kickback components.

© Andreas Stihl 1993.

Important Safety Precautions for Chain Saw Users

A. Kickback Safety Precautions

Warning!

Kickback may occur when the nose or tip of the guide bar touches an object, or when the wood closes in and pinches the saw chain in the cut. Tip contact in some cases may cause a lightning fast reverse reaction, kicking the guide bar up and back towards the operator.

Pinching the saw chain along the top of the guide bar may push the guide bar rapidly back towards the operator. Either of these reactions may cause you to lose control of the saw which could result in serious personal injury.

Section 5.12 of ANSI B 175.1-1991 sets certain performance and design criteria related to chainsaw kickback. STIHL has developed a color code system using green and yellow to help you select a powerhead, bar and chain combination that complies with the kickback requirements of the ANSI Standard. See the sections entitled "Safety Precautions" and "Specifications" of this manual.

Do not rely exclusively upon the safety devices built into your saw. As a chainsaw user, you should take several steps to keep your cutting jobs free from accident or injury.

1. With a basic understanding of kickback, you can reduce or eliminate the element of surprise. Sudden surprise contributes to accidents.

2. Keep a good firm grip on the saw with both hands, the right hand on the rear handle, and the left hand on the front handle, when the engine is running. Use a firm grip with thumbs and fingers encircling the chainsaw handles. A firm grip will help you reduce kickback and maintain control of the saw. Don't let go.

3. Make sure that area in which you are cutting is free from obstructions. Do not let the nose of the guide bar contact a log, branch, or any other obstruction which could be hit while you are operating the saw.

4. Cut at high engine speeds.

5. Do not overreach or cut above shoulder hight.

6. Follow manufacturer's sharpening and maintenance instructions for the saw chain.

7. Only use replacement bars and chains specified by the manufacturer or the equivalent.

B. Other Safety Precautions

Do not operate a chainsaw with one hand! Serious injury to the operator, helpers, bystanders, or any combination of these persons may result from one-handed operation. A chainsaw is intended for two-handed use.

1. Do not operate a chainsaw when you are fatigued.
2. Use safety footwear; snug-fitting clothing; protective gloves; and eye, hearing, and head protection devices.
3. Use caution when handling fuel. Move the chainsaw at least 10 feet (3 m) from the fueling point before starting the engine.

Contents

Main Parts of the Saw 2
Definitions 3
Safety Precautions 4
Mounting the Bar and Chain 18
Checking Chain Tension 19
Tensioning the Saw Chain 19
Fuel Mix 20
Fueling 21
Chain Lubricant 22
Filling Chain Oil Tank 22
Oil Quantity Control 22
Chain Brake 23
Information Before You Start 24
Starting 25
Checking Chain Lubrication 27
Spark Arresting Screen in Muffler 27
During Break-in Period 28
During Operation 28
After Finishing Work 28
Storing the Machine 29
Taking Care of Guide Bar 29
Cleaning Air Filter 30

Adjusting Carburetor 31
Checking Spark Plug 32
Replacing Starter Rope 32
Checking and Replacing
Chain Sprocket 34
Maintaining and Sharpening
Saw Chain 36
Maintenance Chart 39
Specifications 40
Ordering Spare Parts 41
Andreas Stihl Limited Warranty
Federal and California Emission
Control Systems Utility Engines 42

This Manual contains operating and safety instructions for all STIHL 020T series power saws. The STIHL 020T chain saw is designed especially for tree maintenance, tree surgery and other cutting work in confined spaces. Pay special attention to the safety precautions outlined on pages 4 to 17. Allow only persons who understand this Manual to operate your chain saw. To receive maximum performance and satisfaction from your STIHL chain saw, it is important that you read and understand the maintenance and safety precautions before using your saw. Contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for your area if you do not understand any of the instructions in this Manual.

Warning!

Because a chain saw is a high-speed wood-cutting tool, some special safety precautions must be observed as with any other power saw to reduce the risk of personal injury. Careless or improper use may cause serious or even fatal injury. STIHL's philosophy is to continually improve all of its products. As a result, engineering changes and improvements are made from time-to-time. If the operating characteristics or the appearance of your saw differs from those described in this Manual, please contact your STIHL dealer for informations and assistance.

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© 1998 Andreas Stihl, Waiblingen

0458 142 3021, M4, D8, Fi. Printed in Germany

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Main Parts of the Saw

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1 = Twist lock
2 = Carburetor box cover
3 = Spark plug boot
4 = Control handle
5 = Throttle trigger interlock
6 = Throttle trigger
7 = Chain brake
8 = Master Control lever
9 = Guide bar
10 = Chain tensioner
11 = Chain catcher
12 = Chain sprocket
13 = Chain sprocket cover
14 = Muffler
15 = Oilomatic saw chain

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16 = Bumper spike

17 = Oil filler cap

18 = Hand guard

19 = Handlebar

20 = Starter grip

21 = Fuel filler cap

Definitions

1. Carburetor Box Cover Twist Lock Lock for carburetor box cover.
2. Carburetor Box Cover Covers the Air Filter and the Carburator.
3. Spark Plug Boot Connects the spark plug with the ignition wire.
4. Control Handle The support handle for the right hand, located at or toward the rear of the saw.
5. Throttle Trigger Interlock Must be depressed before the throttle trigger can be activated.
6. Throttle Trigger Controls the speed of the engine.
7. Chain Brake A device to stop the rotation of the chain if activated in a kickback situation by the operator's hand or by inertia.
8. Master Control Lever Lever for choke control, starting throttle, run and stop switch position.

9. Guide Bar Supports and guides the saw chain.

10. Chain Tensioner Permits precise adjustment of chain tension.

11. Chain Catcher Helps to reduce the risk of operator contact by a chain when it breaks or comes off the bar.
12. Chain Sprocket The toothed wheel that drives the saw chain.
13. Chain Sprocket Cover Covers the clutch and the sprocket.
14. Muffler Reduces engine exhaust noise and directs the exhaust gases.
15. Oilomatic Saw Chain A loop consisting of cutters, tie straps and drive links.
16. Spiked Bumper Toothed stop for holding saw steady against wood.
17. Oil Filler Cap For closing the oil tank.

18. Front Hand Guard Provides protection against projecting branches and helps prevent left hand from touching the chain if it slips off the handle bar.

19. Handlebar Handle bar for the left hand at front of saw.

20. Starter Grip The grip of the starter, for starting the engine.
21. Fuel Filler Cap For closing the fuel tank.

Guide Bar Nose

The exposed end of the guide bar. (not illustrated, see chapter "Tensioning the Saw Chain".

Clutch

Couples engine to chain sprocket when engine is accelerated beyond idle speed. (not illustrated).

Anti-Vibration System

The anti-vibration system includes a number of buffers designed to reduce the transmission of vibrations created by the engine and cutting attachment to the operator's hands. (not illustrated).

Safety Precautions

This chainsaw equipped with a top handle is designed specifically for tree surgery and maintenance.

Due to the special compact handle design (closely spaced handles), there is an increased risk of injury from loss of control.

(Cut injuries due to uncontrolled reactive forces of the chainsaw or leg injuries due to the saw "dropping" at the end of the cut.)

For this reason these special chainsaws should be used only for work in the tree by persons trained in special cutting and working techniques and who are properly secured (lift bucket, ropes, safety harness).

Regular chainsaws (with wider spaced handles) are recommended for all other cutting work at ground level.

Warning!

Working in a tree requires the use of special cutting and working techniques which must be observed in order to reduce the increased risk of personal injury.

Never work in a tree unless you have received specific, professional training for such work including training in the use of the safety and other climbing

equipment, such as harnesses, ropes, belts, climbing irons, snap hooks, carabiners, etc.

The use of any chain saw may be hazardous. The saw chain has many sharp cutters. If the cutters contact your flesh, they

will cut you, even if the chain is not moving. At full throttle, the chain speed can reach 45 mph (20 m/s).

It is important that you read, fully understand and observe the following safety precautions and warnings. Read the Owner's Manual and the safety instructions periodically.

Warning!

Reactive forces, including kickback, can be dangerous. Careless or improper use of any chain saw may cause serious or fatal injury.

Pay special attention to the section on reactive forces.

All safety precautions that are generally observed when working with an axe or a hand saw also apply to the operation of chain saws. However, because a chain saw is a high-speed, fast-cutting power tool, special safety precautions must be observed to reduce the risk of personal injury.

Have your STIHL dealer show you how to operate your chain saw. Observe all applicable local safety regulations, standards and ordinances.

Warning!

Minors should never be allowed to use a chain saw. Bystanders, especially children, and animals should not be allowed in the area where a chain saw is in use. Never let the saw run unattended.

Do not lend or rent your chain saw without the Owner's Manual. Be sure that anyone using your saw reads and understands the information contained in this manual.

Different models may have different parts and controls. See the appropriate section of your Owner's Manual for a description of the controls and function of the parts of your model saw.

Safe use of a chain saw involves

1. the operator
2. the saw
3. the use of the saw.

THE OPERATOR

Physical Condition

You must be in good physical condition and mental health and not under the influence of any substance (drugs, alcohol) which might impair vision, dexterity or judgment. Do not operate a chain saw when you are fatigued. Be alert - If you get tired while operating your chain saw, take a break. Tiredness may result in loss of control. Working with any chain saw can be strenuous. If you have any condition that might be aggravated by strenuous work, check with your doctor before operating a chain saw.

Prolonged use of chainsaws (or other machines) exposing the operator to vibrations may produce whitefinger disease (Raynaud's phenomenon) or carpal tunnel syndrome. These conditions reduce the hand's ability to feel and regulate temperature, produce numbness and burning sensations and may cause nerve and circulation damage and tissue necrosis.

Many STIHL models are available with an anti-vibration (AV) system designed to reduce the transmission of vibrations created by the engine and cutting attachment to the operator's hands. An anti-vibration system is recommended for those using chain saws on a regular or sustained basis.

Heated handles help to reduce the risk of whitefinger disease and are recommended for cold weather use. Most STIHL powerheads are available with heated handles.

Anti-vibration systems and heated handles do not guarantee that you will not sustain whitefinger disease or carpal tunnel syndrome. Therefore, continual and regular users should monitor closely the condition of their hands and fingers. If any of the above symptoms appear, seek medical advice immediately.

Proper Clothing

Clothing must be sturdy and snug-fitting, but allow complete freedom of movement. Avoid loose-fitting jackets, scarfs, neckties, jewelry,

flared or cuffed pants, unconfined long hair or anything that could become entangled with the saw or brush. Wear overalls or jeans with a reinforced cut retardant inserts or cut retardant chaps.

Protect your hands with gloves when handling saw and saw chain. Heavy-duty, nonslip gloves improve your grip and protect your hands.

Good footing is most important in chain saw work. Wear sturdy boots with nonslip soles. Steel-toed safety boots suitable for climbing in trees are recommended.

To reduce the risk of injury to your eyes never operate a chainsaw unless wearing goggles or properly fitted safety glasses with adequate top and side protection complying with ANSI Z 87.1.

Wear an approved safety hard hat to protect your head. Chainsaw noise may damage your hearing. Always wear sound barriers (ear plugs or ear

mufflers) to protect your hearing. Continual and regular users should have their hearing checked regularly.

Any crew member in the cutting area should also wear proper protective clothing, especially hard hats to protect their heads.

THE SAW

For illustrations and definitions of the parts of the chainsaw see the chapter on "Main Parts of Saw".

Warning!

Never modify a chainsaw in any way. Only attachments and parts supplied by STIHL or expressly approved by STIHL for use with the specific STIHL saw models are authorized. Although certain unauthorized attachments are useable with the STIHL powerhead, their use may, in fact, be extremely dangerous.

THE USE OF THE SAW

Transporting the chain saw

Warning!

Always stop the engine before putting a chainsaw down or carrying it. Carrying a chainsaw with the engine running is extremely dangerous. Accidental acceleration of the engine can cause the chain to rotate.

By hand: When carrying your saw by hand, the engine must be stopped and the saw must be in the proper position. Grip the top handle and place the muffler away from the body.

The chain guard (scabbard) should be over the chain and guide bar, which should point backwards.

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By vehicle: When transporting in a vehicle, keep chain and bar covered with the chain guard. Properly secure your saw to prevent turnover, fuel spillage and damage to the saw.

Preparation for the use of the saw

Take off the chain guard and inspect for safety in operation. For assembly, follow the procedure described in the chapter "Mounting the Bar and Chain" of your Owner's Manual. STIHL Oilomatic chain, guide bar and sprocket must match each other in gauge and pitch. Before replacing any bar and chain, see the sections on "Specifications", kickback and the ANSI B 175.1-1991 chain saw kickback standard in this manual.

Since longer bars add weight and may be more difficult to control, select the shortest bar that will meet your cutting needs.

Check the throttle trigger and throttle trigger interlock for smooth action - throttle trigger must return automatically to idle position. The master control lever / stop switch must move easily to stop and 0.

Your chainsaw is equipped with a chain catcher. It is designed to reduce the risk of personal injury in the event of a thrown or broken chain. From time to time the catcher may be damaged or removed.

To reduce the risk of personal injury, do not operate a chainsaw with a damaged or missing catcher. Inspect antivibration buffers periodically. Replace damaged, broken or excessively worn buffers immediately, since they may result in loss of control of the saw.

A "sponginess" in the feel of the saw, increased vibration or increased "bottoming" during normal operation may indicate damage, breakage or excessive wear.

Buffers should always be replaced in sets. If you have any questions as to whether the buffers should be replaced, consult your STIHL servicing dealer.

Fueling

Your STIHL chainsaw uses an oil-gaso- line mixture for fuel (see chapter "Fuel" of your Owner's Manual).

Warning!

Gasoline is an extremely flammable fuel. If spilled or ignited by a spark or other ignition source, it can cause fire and serious burn injury or property damage. Use extreme caution when handling gasoline or fuel mix.

Do not smoke or bring any fire or flame near the fuel or the chainsaw. Note that combustible fuel vapors may be vented from the fuel system.

Fueling Instructions

Fuel your chain saw in well-ventilated areas, outdoors only. Always shut off the engine and allow it to cool before refueling. Gasoline vapor pressure may build up inside the gastank of a two cycle engine depending on the fuel used, the weather conditions, and the venting system of the tank. In order to reduce the risk of burns or other personal injury from escaping gas vapor and fumes, remove the fuel filler cap on the STIHL product carefully so as to allow any pressure build-up in the tank to release slowly. Never remove fuel filler cap while the engine is running.

Select bare ground for fueling and move at least 10 feet (3 m) from fueling spot before starting the engine. Wipe off any spilled fuel before starting your saw, and check for leakage.

Warning!

Check for fuel leakage while refueling and during operation. If fuel or oil leakage is found, do not start or run the engine until leak is fixed and spilled fuel has been wiped away. Take care not to get fuel on your clothing. If this happens, change your clothing immediately.

Warning!

Unit vibrations can cause an improperly tightened fuel cap to loosen or come off and spill quantities of fuel. In order to reduce risk of fuel spillage and fire, tighten fuel cap by hand with as much force as possible.

The screw driver end of the STIHL combination wrench or other similar tool can be used as an aid in tightening slotted fuel caps.

Starting

The chain brake must be engaged when starting the saw.

Warning!

Your chainsaw is a one-person saw. Do not allow other persons to be near the running chain saw. Start and operate your saw without assistance. For specific starting instructions, see the appropriate section of the Owner's Manual. Proper starting methods reduce the risk of injury. Do not drop start. This method is very dangerous because you may lose control of the saw.

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Place the chainsaw on firm ground or other solid surface in a clear area. Maintain good balance and secure footing.

Warning!

Be sure that the guide bar and chain are clear of you and all other obstructions and objects, including the ground. When the engine is started, the engine speed with the starting throttle lock engaged will be fast enough for the clutch to engage the sprocket and turn the chain, if the chainbrake is not engaged. If the upper quadrant of the bar nose touches any object, it may cause kickback to occur (see section on reactive forces). To reduce this risk, always engage the chain brake before starting.

Never attempt to start the chainsaw when the guide bar is in a cut or kerf. When you pull the starter grip, do not wrap the starting rope around your hands. Do not allow the grip to snap back, but guide the starter rope slowly back to permit the rope to rewind properly. Failure to follow this procedure may result in injury to hand or fingers and may damage the starter mechanism.

Important adjustments

Warning!

To reduce the risk of personal injury from loss of control or contact with the running chain, do not use a saw with incorrect idle adjustment. At correct idle speed, the chain should not rotate. For directions to adjust idle speed, see the appropriate section of your Owner's Manual. If you cannot set the correct idle speed, have your STIHL dealer check your saw and make proper adjustments or repairs.

Warning!

Proper tension of the chain is extremely important. In order to avoid improper setting, the tensioning procedure must be followed as described in your manual. Always make sure the hexagonal nut(s) for the sprocket cover is (are) tightened securely after tensioning the chain. Never start the saw with the sprocket cover loose.

Check chain tension once more after having tightened the nut(s) and thereafter at regular intervals (whenever the saw is shut off). If the chain becomes loose while cutting, shut off the engine and then tighten. Never try to tighten the chain while the engine is running! After adjusting a chain, start the saw, let the engine run for a while, then switch engine off and recheck chain tension. Proper chain tension is very important at all times.

Working Conditions

Warning!

The chainsaw produces poisonous exhaust gases as soon as the engine starts. These gases may be odorless and invisible.

Operate your chainsaw outdoors only in a well ventilated area.

To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury from inhaling such poisonous gases, never work indoors or in enclosed spaces since you may inhale poisonous fumes.

Even an oil mist (from chain lubrication) and sawdust are health hazards.

Operate the saw under good visibility and daylight conditions only. Don't work alone. Keep within calling distance of others in case help is needed. Helpers at the cutting site must also wear protective clothing (such as hard hat) and stand well clear of the branches being cut.

Be particularly cautious and alert while wearing hearing protection because such equipment may restrict your ability to hear sounds indicating danger (calls, signals, warnings, etc.).

Warning!

Take extreme care in wet and freezing weather (rain, snow, ice). Put off the work when the weather is windy, stormy or rainfall is heavy.

Clear the area where you are working.

Warning!

Avoid stumbling on obstacles such as stumps, roots or rocks and watch out for holes or ditches. Be extremely cautious when working on slopes or uneven ground. There is increased danger of slipping on freshly debarked logs.

Operate your chain saw so that it produces a minimum of noise and emissions - do not run engine unnecessarily, accelerate the engine only for cutting.

In order to keep control of your saw, always maintain a firm foothold. Never work on a ladder, or on any other insecure support. Never use the saw above shoulder height.

Warning!

Never work in a tree unless you have received specific, professional training for such work, are properly secured (such as lift bucket or tackle and harness system), have both hands free for operating the chain saw in a cramped environment and have taken precautions to avoid injury from falling obstacles. The use of

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climbing mids, such as spikes or climbing irons, also require special training. Always secure the chainsaw with a rope (tie to hinged ring) and attach it to the lifeline.

Cordon off the work area in order to reduce the risk of injuries and damage to property from falling branches (e.g. motor vehicles).

Warning!

To reduce risk of electrocution, take extra precautions when cutting

near power lines. Have the power switched off before starting cutting work in the immediate vicinity of power lines.

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Cutting Instructions

Always hold the saw firmly with both hands when the engine is running. Place your left hand on the front handle bar and your right hand on rear handle and throttle trigger. Left-handers should follow these instructions too.

Wrap your fingers tightly around the handles, keeping the handles cradled between your thumb and forefinger. With your hands in this position, you can best oppose and absorb the push, pull and kickback forces of your saw without losing control (see section on reactive forces). Make sure your chain saw handles and grip are in good condition and free of moisture, pitch, oil or grease.

Warning!

To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury to the operator or bystanders, never use the saw with one hand.

You cannot control reactive forces and you may lose control of the saw, which can result, e.g. in the bar and chain

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skating or bouncing along the limb or log. This rule applies also for those compact saws designed for use in confined spaces.

Position the chain saw in such a way that your body is clear of the cutting attachment whenever the engine is running. Stand to the left of the plane of the cutting attachment.

Warning!

Do not operate your chain saw with the starting throttle lock engaged. Cutting with the starting throttle lock engaged does not permit the operator proper control of the saw or chain speed.

Begin cutting with the saw at full throttle, engage the bumper spike firmly in the wood (if possible) and then continue cutting. Always work with the bumper spike so that you have better control of the saw.

If you work without the bumper spike saw may pull you forwards suddenly.

Warning!

Never touch a chain with your hand or any part of your body when the engine is running, even when the chain is not rotating. The chain continues to rotate for a short period after the throttle trigger is released.

Warning!

The muffler and other parts of the engine (e.g. fins of the cylinder, spark plug) become hot during operation and remain hot for a while after stopping the engine. To reduce risk of burns do not touch the muffler and other parts while they are hot.

Warning!

Do not cut any material other than wood or wooden objects. Use your chain saw for cutting only. It is not designed for prying or shoveling away limbs, roots or other objects. When sawing, make sure that the saw chain does not touch any foreign materials such as rocks, fences, nails and the like. Such objects may be flung off, damage the saw chain or cause the saw to kickback.

Do not underbuck freely hanging limbs because the chain may get pinched and cause kickback and loss of control.

Take special care when cutting shattered wood because of the risk of injury from slivers being caught and thrown in your direction.

Don't put pressure on the saw when reaching the end of a cut. The pressure may cause the bar and rotating chain to pop out of the cut or kerf ("drop"), go out of control and strike the operator or some other object. If the rotating chain strikes some other object, a reactive force may cause the moving chain to strike the operator.

To reduce risk of falls, keep rotating saw chain well clear of harness and lifelines. Check condition of harness, belts and ropes at regular frequent intervals.

Always pull the saw out of the cut with the chain running.

After finishing a cut, activate the chain brake to lock the chain or shut down the engine before moving the saw to another position in the tree.

Reactive forces including kickback

Warning!

Reactive forces may occur any time the chain is rotating. Reactive forces can be dangerous! In any chain saw, the powerful force used to cut wood can be reversed (and work against the operator).

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If the rotating chain is suddenly stopped by contact with any solid object like a log or branch or is pinched, the reactive forces may occur instantly.

These reactive forces may result in loss of control which may, in turn, cause serious or fatal injury. An understanding of the causes of these reactive forces may help you avoid loss of control.

The most common reactive forces are

• kickback,
  -pushback,
  -pull-in.

Kickback:

Kickback occurs when the chain near the upper quadrant of the bar nose contacts a solid object or is pinched. The reaction of the cutting force of the chain causes a rotational force on the chain saw in the direction opposite to the chain movement.

This may fling the bar up and back in an uncontrolled arc mainly in the plane of the bar.

Under some circumstances the bar moves towards the operator, who may suffer severe or fatal injury.

Kickback may occur when the chain at the nose of the guide bar is pinched unexpectedly, unintentionally contacts solid material in the wood or is incorrectly used to begin a plunge or boring cut. It may also occur during limbing.

The greater the force of the kickback reaction, the more difficult it is for the operator to control the saw.

Many factors influence the occurrence and force of the kickback reaction. These include chain speed, the speed at which the bar and chain contact the object, the angle of contact, the condition of the chain and other factors.

The type of bar and saw chain you use is an important factor in the occurrence and force of the kickback reaction.

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Some STIHL bar and chain types are designed to reduce kickback forces. STIHL recommends the use of reduced kickback bars and low kickback chains.

ANSI B 175.1-1991 chain saw kickback standard

Section 5.12 of ANSI standard B 175.1-1991, sets certain performance and design criteria related to chain saw kickback.

To comply with section 5.12 of ANSI B 175.1-1991:

a) saws with a displacement of less than 3.8 cubic inches

• must, in their original condition, meet a 45^ computer derived kickback angle when equipped with certain cutting attachments.
  – and must be equipped with at least two devices to reduce the risk of kickback injury, such as a chain brake, low kickback chain, reduced kickback bar, etc.
  b) saws with a displacement of 3.8 cubic inches and above
• must be equipped with at least one device designed to reduce the risk of kickback injury such as a chain brake, low kickback chain, reduced kickback bar, etc.

The computer derived angles for saws below 3.8 cubic inch displacement are measured by applying a computer program to test results from a kickback test machine.

Warning!

The computer derived angles of § 5.12 of ANSI B 175.1-1991 may bear no relationship to actual kickback bar rotation angles that may occur in real life cutting situations.

Compliance with § 5.12 of ANSI B 175.1-1991 does not automatically mean that in a real life kickback the bar and chain will rotate at most 45°.

Warning!

In order for powerheads below 3.8 cubic inch displacement to comply with the computed kickback angle requirements

of § 5.12 of ANSI B 175.1-1991 use only the following cutting attachments:

• bar and chain combinations listed as complying in the "Specifications" section of the Owner's Manual or
  – other replacement bar and chain combinations marked in accordance with the standard for use on the powerhead or
• replacement chain designated "low kickback saw chain"1).

Warning!

There are potential powerhead and bar combinations with which low kickback saw chains can be used which have not been specifically certified to comply with the 45° computer derived kickback angle of § 5.12 of ANSI B 175.1-1991.

Some low kickback chains have not been tested with all powerhead and bar combinations.

STIHL offers a variety of bars and chains. STIHL reduced kickback bars and low kickback chains are designed to reduce the risk of kickback injury. Other chains are designed to obtain higher cutting efficiency or sharpening ease but may result in higher kickback tendency.

STIHL has developed a color code system to help you identify the STIHL reduced kickback bars and low kick-back chains. Cutting attachments with green warning decals or green labels on the packaging are designed to reduce the risk of kickback injury. The matching of green decaled powerheads under 3.8 cubic inch displacement with green labeled bars and green labeled chains gives compliance with the computed kickback angle requirements of ANSI B175.1-1991 when the products are in their original condition. Products with yellow decals or labels are for users with extraordinary cutting needs and experience and specialized training for dealing with kickback.

STIHL recommends the use of its green labeled reduced kickback bars, green labeled low kickback chains and a STIHL Quickstop chain brake for both experienced and in experienced chain saw users.

Please ask your STIHL dealer to properly match your powerhead with the appropriate bar/chain combinations to reduce the risk of kickback injury. Green labeled bars and chains are recommended for all powerheads. See your "STIHL Bar and Chain Information" leaflet for details.

Warning!

Use of other, non-listed bar/chain combinations may increase kickback forces and increase the risk of kickback injury.

New bar/chain combinations may be developed after publication of this literature, which will, in combination with certain powerheads, comply with § 5.12 of ANSI B 175.1-1991.

Check with your STI HL dealer for such combinations.

Warning!

Do not mount a bow guide on any STIHL chain saw.

Any chainsaw equipped with a bow guide is potentially very dangerous. The risk of kickback is increased with a bow guide because of the increased kickback contact area. Low kickback chain will not significantly reduce the risk of kickback injury when used on a bow guide.

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Devices for reducing the risk of kickback injury

STIHL recommends the use of the STIHL Quickstop chain brake on your powerhead with green labeled reduced kickback bars and low kickback chains.

Quickstop™ chain brake

STIHL has developed a chain stopping system designed to reduce the risk of injury in certain kickback situations. It is called a Quickstop chain brake. The Quickstop is available as standard equipment on your STIHL chain saw and is available for installation on most older STIHL saws. Ask your dealer to retrofit your older model saw with a chain brake.

When a kickback occurs, the guide bar may rotate around the front handle.

If the cutting position is such that the operator's left hand is gripping the front handle behind the hand guard, and if the left hand rotates around the front handle and contacts the front hand guard, which is the Quickstop activating lever, this contact will activate the Quickstop.

The chain brake on most new model STIHL chain saws can also be activated by inertia. See the chapter entitled "Chain Brake" of your Owner's Manual.

Warning!

Never operate your chain saw without a front hand guard. In a kickback situation this guard helps protect your left hand or other parts of your body. In addition, removal of the hand guard on a saw equipped with a chain brake will deactivate the chain brake.

Warning!

No Quickstop or other chain brake device prevents kickback. These devices are designed to reduce the risk of kickback injury, if activated, in certain kickback situations. In order for the Quickstop to reduce the risk of kickback injury, it must be properly maintained and in good working order. See the chapter entitled "Chain Brake" and "Maintenance, Repair and Storing" of your Owner's Manual. In addition, there must be enough distance between the bar and the operator to ensure that the Quickstop has sufficient time to activate and stop the chain before potential contact with the operator.

Warning!

An improperly maintained chain brake may increase the time needed to stop the chain after activation, or may not activate at all.

If the chain brake does not function correctly, stop using the saw immediately. Take the saw to your local STIHL Service Centre! Do not use the saw until the problem has been rectified (see the section "Chain Brake").

Reduced kickback bar

STIHL green labeled reduced kickback bars are designed to reduce the risk of kickback injury when used with STIHL green labeled low kickback chains.

Warning!

When used with other, more aggressive chains, these bars may be less effective in reducing kickback, and may result in higher kickback forces.

Low kickback chain

Some types of saw chain have specially designed components to reduce the force of nose contact kickback.

STIHL has developed low kickback chain for your powerhead.

Warning!

A dull or improperly sharpened chain may reduce or negate the effects of the design features intended to reduce kickback energy. Improper lowering or sharpening of the depth gauges or shaping of the cutters may increase the chance and the potential energy of a kickback. Always cut with a properly sharpened chain.

Warning!

Reduced kickback bars and low kickback chains do not prevent kickback, but they are designed to reduce the risk of kickback injury. They are available from your STJHL dealer.

Warning!

Even if your saw is equipped with a Quickstop chain brake, a reduced kickback bar and/or low kickback chain, this does not eliminate the risk of injury by kickback. Therefore, always observe all safety precautions to avoid kickback situations.

To avoid kickback

The best protection from personal injury that may result from kickback is to avoid kickback situations:

1. Hold the chain saw firmly with both hands and maintain a secure grip.
2. Be aware of the location of the guide bar nose at all times.
3. Never let the nose of the guide bar contact any object. Do not cut limbs with the nose of the guide bar.

Be especially careful when cutting small, tough limbs, small size brush and saplings which may easily catch the chain.
4 Don't overreach.
5. Don't cut above shoulder height.
6. Begin cutting and continue at full throttle.
7. Cut only one log at a time.
8. Use extreme caution when re-entering a previous cut.
9. Do not attempt to plunge cut if you are not experienced with these cutting techniques.
10. Be alert for shifting of the log or other forces that may cause the cut to close and pinch the chain.
11. Maintain saw chain properly. Cut with a correctly sharpened, properly tensioned chain at all times.
12. Stand to the side of the cutting path of the chain saw.

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Pushback:

Pushback occurs when the chain on the top of the bar is suddenly stopped when it is pinched, caught or encounters a foreign object in the wood. The reaction of the chain drives the saw straight back toward the operator and may cause loss of saw control. Pushback frequently occurs when the top of the bar is used for cutting.

To avoid pushback

1. Be alert to forces or situations that may cause material to pinch the top of the chain.
2. Do not cut more than one log at a time.
3. Do not twist the saw when withdrawing the bar from a plunge cut or under buck cut because the chain can pinch.

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Pull-in:

Pull-in occurs when the chain on the bottom of the bar is suddenly stopped. The chain on the bottom of the bar stops when it is pinched, caught or encounters a foreign object in the wood. The reaction of the chain pulls the saw forward and may cause the operator to lose control. Pull-in frequently occurs when the bumper spike of the saw is not hold securely against the tree or limb and the chain is not rotating at full speed before it contacts the wood.

Warning!

Use extreme caution when cutting small size brush and saplings which may easily catch a chain and pull you off balance.

To avoid pull-in

1. Always start a cut with the chain rotating at full speed and the bumper spike in contact with the wood.
2. Pull-in may also be prevented by using wedges to open the kerf or cut.

Warning!

This chainsaw equipped with a top handle is designed specifically for tree surgery and is maintenance. Due to the special handle design (closely spaced handles) there is an increased risk of injury from loss of control. For this reason this special chainsaw should be used only for work in the tree by persons trained in special cutting and working techniques. This type of chainsaw is not designed for cutting work on the ground such as felling and bucking.

Because this chain saw is not intended for use on the ground, this manual does not contain instructions for felling or for the limbing and bucking of felled trees. For instructions on these techniques when using other model STIHL chain saws, see the owner's manuals for these saws or the STIHL Chain Saw Safety Manual which is available for free from your STIHL Servicing Dealer.

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Cutting techniques:

• Cut straight through thin limbs
• Support and secure heavy branches with ropes.
• Limbs under strain create risk of pinching!
  Always start relieving cut (1) at compression side (A). Then make bucking cut (2) at tension side (B).
• If the saw pinches, stop the engine and remove it from the limb.

If conditions allow, work from a lift bucket.

Warning!

Be extremely cautious when cutting limbs under tension (spring poles).

The limbs could spring back toward the operator and cause loss of control of the saw and severe or fatal injury to the operator.

Only properly trained professionals should work in an area where the trees and limbs are tangled.

Working in blowdown areas is extremely hazardous.

MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND STORING

Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission control devices and systems may be performed by any nonroad engine repair establishment or individual. However if you claim warranty for a component which has not been serviced or maintained properly or if nonapproved replacement parts were used, STIHL may deny warranty.

Never operate a chainsaw that is damaged, improperly adjusted or not completely or securely assembled. Follow the maintenance and repair instructions in the appropriate section of your Owner's Manual, especially those in the chapters "Mounting the bar and chain" "Maintaining and Sharpening" and "Chain Brake".

Use only STIHL replacement parts for maintenance and repair. Use of parts manufactured by others may cause serious or fatal injury.

Warning!

Always stop the engine and ensure that the chain is stopped before making any adjustments, maintenance or repair work, changing the saw chain or cleaning the saw. Do not attempt any maintenance or repair work not described in your Owner's Manual. Have such work performed at your STIHL service shop only.

Warning!

Never test the ignition system with ignition wire connector removed from spark plug or with unseated spark plug, since uncontained sparking may cause a fire.

Warning!

To reduce the risk of fire and burn injury, use only spark plugs authorized by STIHL. Always press spark plug boot snugly onto spark plug terminal of the proper size. (Note: If terminal has detachable SAE adapter nut, it must be attached.) A loose connection between spark plug terminal and ignition wire connector in the boot may create arcing that could ignite combustible fumes and cause a fire. Keep the spark plug clean, and make sure the ignition lead is in good condition.

Warning!

Do not operate your chainsaw if the muffler is damaged, missing or modified. An improperly maintained muffler will increase the risk of fire and hearing loss. Never touch a hot muffler or a burn will result. If your muffler was equipped with a spark-arresting screen to reduce the risk of fire (e.g. in the USA, Canada and Australia), never operate your saw if the screen is missing or damaged. Remember that the risk of forest fires is greater in hot or dry weather.

Keep the chain, bar and sprocket clean; replace worn sprockets or chains.

Keep the chain sharp. You can spot a dull

chain when easy-to-cut wood becomes hard to cut and burn marks appear on the wood.

Keep the chain at proper tension.

Tighten all nuts, bolts and screws except the carburetor adjustment screws after each use.

Warning!

In order for the chain brake on your STIHL chainsaw to properly perform its function of reducing the risk of kickback and other injuries, it must be properly maintained. Like an automobile brake, a chainsaw chain brake incurs wear each time it is engaged.

The amount of wear will vary depending upon usage, conditions under which the saw is used and other factors. Excessive wear will reduce the effectiveness of the chain brake and can render it inoperable. For the proper and effective operation of the chain brake the brake band and clutch drum must be kept free of dirt, grease and other foreign matter which may reduce friction of the band on the drum.

For these reasons, each STIHL chain-saw should be returned to trained personnel such as your STIHL servicing dealer for periodic inspection and servicing of the brake system according to the following schedule:

Heavy usage - every three months,

Moderate usage - twice a year,

Occasional usage - annually.

The chainsaw should also be returned immediately for maintenance whenever the brake system cannot be thoroughly cleaned or there is a change in its operating characteristics.

For any maintenance please refer to the maintenance chart and to the warranty statement near the end of this manual.

The daily maintenance schedule for your chainsaw set forth in your STIHL Owner's Manual should be strictly followed.

Store chainsaw in a dry and secure place and away from children. Before storing for longer than a few days, always empty the fuel tank.

Mounting the Bar and Chain

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6 7 142BA004 KN

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You can run chains of different pitches on this chainsaw - depending on the chain sprocket (see "Specifications")

The chain pitch must match the guide bar. The drive link gauge must match the guide bar groove width.

Disengage the chain brake:

Pull hand guard (1) toward the handle.

Unscrew nut (2) and take off the cover (3).

Turn tensioning screw (4) counterclockwise until tensioner slide (5) butts against left end of housing slot.

Fit the guide bar over the stud (6) - and engage the peg of the tensioner slide in locating hole (7) -

● Wear work gloves to protect hands.

Place the chain over the sprocket (8) and guide bar so that the cutting edges on the top of the bar point toward the bar nose.

Now turn tensioning screw (4) clockwise until there is very little chain sag on the underside of the bar - and the drive link tangs are located in the bar groove.

Checking Chain Tension

Tensioning the Saw Chain

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● Refit the sprocket cover - make sure hand guard is engaged in sleeve (see arrow).
● screw on the nut only fingertight.
● Tension the chain - see section "Tensioning the Saw Chain"

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Retensioning during cutting work:

● Shut down the engine - and then slacken the nut.
- Hold the bar nose up - and use screwdriver to turn tensioning screw (1) clockwise until chain fits snugly against the underside of the bar - while still holding the bar nose up, tighten down the nut firmly.

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● Wear work gloves to protect your hands.
- Chain must fit snugly against the underside of the bar - and, with the chain brake disengaged, it must still be possible to pull the chain along the bar by hand.
● If necessary, retention the chain.

A new chain has to be retensioned more often than one that has been in use for some time - see section "During Operation: Checking chain tension".

Fuel Mix

This engine is certified to operate on unleaded gasoline and with the mix ratio 50:1.

Your two-stroke engine requires a mixture of brand-name gasoline and quality two-stroke engine oil with the classification TC.

Use regular branded unleaded gasoline with a minimum octane number of 90 ROZ (U.S.A./Canada: pump octane min. 89!). If the octane number of the regular grade gasoline in your area is lower use premium unleaded fuel. Fuel with a lower octane number may result in preignition (causing "pinging") which is accompanied by an increase in engine temperature. This, in turn, increases the risk of the piston seizure and damage to the engine.

The chemical composition of the fuel is also important. Some fuel additives not only detrimentally affect elastomers (carburetor diaphragms, oil seals, fuel lines etc.), but magnesium castings as well. This could cause running problems or even damage the engine. For this reason it is essential that you use only name branded fuels!

Use only STIHL two-stroke engine oil or equivalent branded two-stroke air-cooled engine oils with the classification TC for mixing.

We recommend STIHL 50:1 two-stroke engine oil since it is specially formulated for use in STIHL engines.

Do not use BIA or TCW (two-stroke water cooled) mix oils!

Take care when handling gasoline. Avoid direct contact with the skin and avoid inhaling fuel vapour.

The canister should be kept tightly closed in order to avoid any moisture getting into the mixture.

The fuel tank and the canister in which fuel mix is stored should be cleaned from time to time.

Fuel mix ages:

Only mix sufficient fuel for a few days work, not to exceed 30 days of storage. Store in approved safety fuel-canisters only. When mixing, pour oil into the canister first, and then add gasoline.

Gasoline	Oil (STIHL 50:1 or equivalent branded TC oils)
US gal.	US fl.oz
1	2.6
2 1/2	6.4
5	12.8

Dispose empty mixing-oil canisters only at authorized disposal locations.

Fueling

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Before fueling, clean the filler cap and the area around it to ensure that no dirt falls into the tank.

Always thoroughly shake the mixture in the canister before fueling your machine.

Warning!

In order to reduce the risk of burns or other personal injury from escaping gas vapor and fumes, remove the fuel filler cap carefully so as to allow any pressure build-up in the tank to release slowly.

Warning!

After fueling, tighten fuel cap as securely as possible by hand.

Use a suitable tool (e.g. screwdriver end of combination wrench) to tighten slotted fuel caps.

Change the fuel pick up body every year.

Before storing your machine for a long period, drain and clean the fuel tank and run engine until carburetor is dry.

Chain Lubricant

Only ecologically acceptable, high-quality chain oil - preferably STIHL chain lubricant with non-fling additive or the rapidly biodegradable STIHL Bioplus - should be used for automatic, durable lubrication of the saw chain and guide bar.

The quality of the lubricant has a decisive effect on the service life of the saw chain and guide bar. Only special-purpose chain oil should therefore be used!

One of the following HD single-range oils may be used in exceptional cases if a special-purpose chain lubricant is not available.

At outside temperatures of

+10°C...+40°C SAE 30
+10°C...−10°C SAE 20
-10°C... -30°C SAE 20W/10W

Waste oil must not be used! Waste oil does not have the required lubricating properties and is unsuitable for chain lubrication.

Waste oil is environmentally harmful and can cause skin cancer as a result of prolonged and repeated contact!

Fill Chain Oil Tank

Oil Quantity Control

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● Thoroughly clean the filler cap and surrounding area so that dirt cannot fall into the tank.
● Fill with chain lubricant - whenever the chainsaw is refuelled.

A small amount of lubricant remains in the oil tank when the fuel tank is empty.

If the amount of lubricant in the oil tank does not decrease, this may be due to a fault in the lubricant supply: check lubrication of the chain, clean the oil ducts and contact the STIHL service centre if necessary.

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Different quantities of oil are required for different bar lengths, types of wood and cutting techniques.

Use the adjusting screw (1) (on underside of machine) to vary the oil feed rate as required.

• Most economic setting - turn adjusting screw to „E“ (Ematic position).
  ● To increase oil feed - turn adjusting screw clockwise.
  ● To reduce oil feed - turn adjusting screw counterclockwise.

Chain Brake

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Locking chain with chain brake

• in an emergency
• when starting
• at idling speed.
  ● The chain is stopped and locked when the hand guard is pushed toward the bar nose by the left hand - or when brake is activated by inertia in certain kickback situations.

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Releasing the chain brake

● Pull the hand guard back toward the front handle.

Note: Always disengage chain brake before accelerating engine and before starting cutting work. The only exception to this rule is when you check operation of the chain brake. High revs with the chain brake engaged (chain locked) will quickly damage the powerhead and chain drive (clutch, chain brake).

The chain brake is activated by the inertia of the front hand guard if the kickback force of the saw is high enough:

The hand guard is accelerated toward the bar nose - even if your left hand is not behind the hand guard, e.g. during felling cut.

The chain brake will operate only if the hand guard has not been modified in any way.

Check operation of chain brake

Before starting work: Run engine at idle speed, engage the chain brake (push hand guard toward bar nose). Accelerate up to full throttle for no more than 3 seconds - the chain must not rotate. The hand guard must be free of dirt and move freely.

Chain brake maintenance

The chain brake is subject to normal wear and tear. It must therefore be checked and serviced regularly by trained personnel (e.g. STIHL dealer) at the following intervals:

Full-time professional

users: every 3 months

Semi-professional

users: every 6 months

Information Before You Start - don't start the engine yet -

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The four positions of the Master Control lever -

To start the engine, move the lever to the "cold start" position (1) - do not use force. If the Master Control lever is in the "run" position (3): Press down the throttle trigger interlock and move the Master Control downward. Cold start position: Choke shutter is closed - throttle trigger is in starting-throttle position. This position is used to start a cold engine. As soon as the engine begins to fire, move the Master Control lever

one notch upward to "warm start" position (2):

Choke shutter is open - throttle trigger is in starting-throttle position.

If you leave the Master Control lever in the "cold start" position, the combustion chamber will flood and stall the engine.

The Master Control lever must be in "warm start" position (2) to start a warm engine. Also select this position if the engine has been running but is still cold.

The Master Control lever is locked and can only be moved to the "run" position (3) after squeezing the throttle trigger.

In the "warm start" position, continue cranking after the engine begins to fire.

As soon as the engine runs, immediately blip the throttle trigger so that the Master Control lever moves to the "run" position (3).

To shut down the engine:

Move the Master Control lever upward to 0 ⊖↑ position (4):

The stop contact engages the contact spring - this cuts out the ignition system.

Starting

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• Observe safety precautions - see section "Safety Precautions". Push hand guard forward (1): The chain is now locked - Press throttle trigger interlock (2) and
  ● set Master Control lever to:

for cold start

for warm start (even if engine has been running but is still cold)

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● Place your saw on the ground -
● Make sure you have a firm footing - check that chain is not touching any object or the ground - bystanders must be well clear of general work area of the saw.
● Hold the saw firmly on the ground with your right hand on the top handle and your right knee resting on the carburetor box cover.
● Pull the starter grip slowly with your left hand until you feel it engage -

● and then give it a brisk strong pull and push down the top handle at the same time. Do not pull out starter rope more than 70 cm (about 28 in) - it might otherwise break. Do not let the starter grip snap back - guide it slowly and vertically into the housing so that the starter rope can rewind properly. If engine is new, pull starter grip several times to prime the fuel line.

Checking Chain Lubrication

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• Move Master Control lever to 🔗
  ● lift off the carburetor box cover (1).
  ● Pull off the spark plug terminal (2) -
  ● Unscrew and dry off the spark plug -

● Crank the engine several times with the starter to clear the combustion chamber -

● Refit the spark plug and connect the spark plug terminal - reassemble all other parts.

- Set Master Control lever to "Warm Start" ) ( even if engine is cold.

● Now start the engine.

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The saw chain must always throw off a small amount of oil.

● Never operate your saw without chain lubrication. If the chain runs dry, the whole cutting attachment will be irretrievably damaged within a very short time.
Always check chain lubrication and oil level in tank before starting work.
● Every new chain has to be broken in for about 2 to 3 minutes.
● After breaking in chain, check chain tension and adjust if necessary - see section "Checking chain tension".

Spark Arresting Screen in Muffler
(not standard equipment on all models)

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If the engine is low on power, check the spark arresting screen inside the muffler.

Take out the screw (1).

Remove the spark arresting screen (2).

● Clean spark aresting screen if necessary.
● If screen is damaged or coked up, fit a new one.
● Refit the spark arresting screen and secure it with the screw.

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When engine begins to fire:

Move Master Control lever (3) to ]

and continue cranking - as soon as engine runs, immediately

blip the throttle trigger (4) - the Master Control lever (3) will move to the „Run“ position I (5) and the engine settles down to idling speed.

As the chain brake is still engaged, the engine must be returned to idling speed immediately to avoid damage to the engine and chain drive (clutch, chain brake).

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● Pull the hand guard back toward the front handle: 📄 The chain brake is now disengaged your saw is ready for operation.

Always disengage the chain brake before opening the throttle. Running the engine at higher revs with the chain brake engaged (saw chain at a standstill) will quickly damage the engine and chain drive (clutch, chain brake).

• Observe safety precautions.
  ● Always check operation of chain lubrication before starting work.
  ● Shut down engine:
• Move Master Control lever to 📋

At very low outside temperatures: Allow engine to warm up

As soon as the engine runs:

● Blip the throttle trigger to disengage it from starting throttle position - Master Control lever will move to normal operating position - engine settles down to idling speed.

● Disengage chain brake: Pull hand guard toward front handle - as shown in illustration.

- Open throttle slightly - warm up engine for short period.

If engine doesn't start:

Fuel tank run until dry and then refueled

● Pull starter rope several times until fuel line is primed.
If you did not move the Master Control lever to „Warm Start“ |N| quickly enough after the engine began to fire, the combustion chamber has flooded.

During Break-in Period

A factory new machine should not be run at high revs (full throttle off load) for the first three tank fillings. This avoids unnecessary high loads during the break-in period.

As all moving parts have to bed in during the break-in period, the frictional resistances in the engine are greater during this period. The engine develops its maximum power after about 5 to 15 tank fillings.

Do not make the mixture leaner to achieve an apparent increase in power - this could damage the engine - see section „Adjusting Carburetor“.

Important:

Always disengage the chain brake before opening the throttle. Running the engine at higher revs with the chain brake engaged (saw chain at a standstill) will quickly damage the engine and chain drive (clutch, chain brake).

During Operation

Check chain tension frequently.

A new chain has to be retensioned more often than one that has been in use for some time.

Chain cold:

Tension is correct when chain fits snugly against the underside of the bar and can still be pulled along the bar by hand. Retension if necessary - see section „Tensioning the Saw Chain“.

Chain at operating temperature:

The chain stretches and begins to sag. The drive links must not come out of the bar groove - the chain may otherwise jump off the bar. Retension the chain - see section "Tensioning the Saw Chain".

Always slacken off the chain after finishing work.

The chain contracts as it cools down. If it is not slackened off, it can damage the crankshaft and bearings.

After long period of full-throttle operation

Allow engine to run for a short while at idling speed so that engine heat can be dissipated by flow of cooling air. This protects engine-mounted components (ignition, carburetor) from thermal overload.

After Finishing Work

Slacken off the chain

if you have retensioned it at operating temperature during cutting work. The chain contracts as it cools down. If it is not slackened off, it could damage the crankshaft and bearings.

Before storing your saw for a long period -

● Drain and clean the fuel tank.
● Run engine until carburetor is dry.

Storing the Machine

For periods of about 3 months or longer:

● Drain and clean the fuel tank.
● Run engine until carburetor is dry - this helps prevent the carburetor diaphragms sticking together.
- Remove the saw chain and guide bar, clean them and protect with corrosion inhibiting oil.
● Thoroughly clean the machine - pay special attention to the cylinder fins and air filter.
● If you use Bioplus, fill the chain oil tank.
● Store the machine in a dry, high or locked location - out of the reach of children and other unauthorized persons.

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Turn the bar over -

every time you sharpen the chain - and every time you replace the chain - this avoids one-sided wear, especially at nose and underside of the bar.

Regularly clean

1 = oil inlet hole
2 = oilway and
3 = bar groove.

● Measure groove depth - with scale on filing gauge* - in area used most for cutting

Chain type	Pitch	Minimum groove depth
Picco	3/8"P	5.0 mm (0.2")

If groove depth is less than specified: Replace the guide bar.

The drive link tangs will otherwise scrape along the bottom of the groove - the cutters and tie straps will not ride on the bar rails.

*Special accessory

Cleaning Air Filter

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when engine power begins to drop off

● Press throttle trigger interlock and
- set Master Control lever to "Cold Start"
● Turn the twist lock above the rear handle counterclockwise - slot vertical -
● lift off the carburetor box cover to the rear.
● Clean away loose dirt from around filter -

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Pull prefilter (1) upward and out -

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Remove foam filter (2). Unscrew slotted nuts (3).

Remove main filter (4).

• Separate the two halves of the filter.
  ● Wash prefilter and main filter in a clean, non-flammable cleaning solution (e.g. warm soapy water) and then dry.
  Do not clean flocked filters with compressed air, a brush or cloth. Always replace damaged filter elements.

● Reinstall the filters.

Adjusting Carburetor

Motor management

Exhaust emissions are controlled by the design of the fundamental engine parameters and components (e.g. carburation, ignition, timing and valve or port timing) without the addition of any major hardware.

Your carburetor is preset at the factory.

This is the optimum setting of the high speed adjusting screw under the barometric pressure and climatic conditions at the factory.

It ensures your machine will deliver maximum power, be fuel efficient and operate reliably.

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- Check the air filter and clean it if necessary.

Carefully screw the low speed screw (L) down onto its seat.

Now open it one turn counterclockwise (standard setting, L = 1)

● Warm up the engine.

It is usually necessary to change the setting of the idle speed screw (LA) after every correction to the low speed screw (L).

Turn screws only very slightly and carefully - even minor changes have a noticeable effect on the engine's running behavior.

Engine stops while idling: 'L' screw must be one turn open.

Turn the idle speed screw (LA) clockwise until chain begins to run -

then back off the screw one quarter of a turn.

Chain runs when engine is idling 'L' screw must be one turn open.

Turn the idle speed screw (LA) counterclockwise until chain stops running -

then turn screw another quarter turn in the same direction.

Chain runs when engine is idling Turn the idle speed adjusting screw (LA)

counterclockwise until chain stops running - then turn screw another quarter turn in the same direction.

Erratic idling behavior, poor acceleration

Idle setting is too lean. Turn the low speed adjusting screw (L) counterclockwise until engine runs and accelerates smoothly.

Checking Spark Plug

Replacing Starter Rope

000BA039 KN

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 spark plug. These factors cause deposits to form on the insulator nose which may result in trouble in operation. If engine is down on power, difficult to start or runs poorly at idling speed, first check the spark plug.

Remove spark plug - see "If engine doesn't start:"

● Clean dirty spark plug.
- Check electrode gap - it should be 0.5mm/0.02" (A) - readjust if necessary.
● Use only resistor type spark plugs of the approved range.

Rectify faults which have caused fouling of spark plug:

Incorrect carburetor setting, too much oil in fuel mix, dirty air filter, unfavorable running conditions, e.g. operating at part load.

Fit a new spark plug after

approx. 100 operating hours -

or earlier if the electrodes are badly eroded.

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Warning!

To reduce the risk of fire and burn injury, use only spark plugs authorized by STIHL. Always press spark plug boot (2) snugly onto spark plug terminal (1) of the proper size. (Note: If terminal has detachable SAE adapter nut, it must be attached.) A loose connection between spark plug terminal and ignition wire connector in the boot may create arcing that could ignite combustible fumes and cause a fire.

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• Remove the four screws -
• push the hand guard upward - pull underside of fan housing away from crankcase and remove it downward.
  Use screwdriver or suitable pliers to carefully remove spring clip (1) from the starter post.
• Remove the rope rotor with washer (2) and pawl (3).

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• Remove remaining rope from rotor - thread the new rope - 3.5 mm (0.14") dia. and 960 mm (37.8") long - into the rotor and secure it with a simple overhand knot.
  ● Thread other end - from inside - through the rope guide bush and through the of starter grip and secure with special knot - do not wind rope onto rotor.

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● Coat rope rotor bearing bore with non-resinous oil -
● slip rotor over starter post - turn it back and forth so that anchor loop of rewind spring engages -

Refit the pawl (4) in the rotor - fit the washer (5) on the starter post-use screwdriver or suitable pliers to install spring clip (6) on starter post and engage it on the pawl's peg - the spring clip must point clockwise - see illustration.

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Tensioning rewind spring

● Make a loop in the starter rope and use it to turn the rope rotor six full revolutions clockwise.
● Hold the rotor steady -
● straighten the twisted rope -
● release the rotor -
● let go of rope slowly so that it winds onto the rotor.
● The starter grip must locate firmly in the rope guide bush. If the grip droops to one side: Add one more turn on rope rotor to increase spring tension.

When starter rope is fully extended it must still be possible to rotate the rotor at least another half turn. If this is not the case, the spring is overtensioned and could break.

● Take one turn off the rope.

Checking and Replacing Chain Sprocket

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Replacing a broken rewind spring

- Remove the rope rotor - see "Replacing Starter Rope".

Warning: The bits of spring in the fan housing might still be under tension and could fly apart when you take them out of the housing. 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.
● Lubricate the new spring with a few drops of non-resinous oil.

• Place the new spring with retaining frame in position in the fan housing - the anchor loop must engage the lug.
  ● Apply suitable tools (screwdriver, punch, etc.) to the recesses (arrows) and push the spring into its seat - it slips out of the retaining frame in this process.

Note: If the spring pops out of the housing during installation: Refit it in the counterclockwise direction, starting outside and working inward.

● Reinstall the rope rotor, tension the rewind spring, fit the fan housing and secure in position.

Pure diagram of a mechanical or electrical component with no text, numbers, or symbols

Replace the chain sprocket after using two Oilomatic chains

or sooner if the wear marks on the sprocket are deeper than approx. 0.5 mm (1/64") since this would reduce the life of the chain.

Check wear marks: on teeth of spur sprockets.

You can use gauge* 0000 893 4101 to check the depth of the wear marks on spur and rim sprockets.

It is best to use two chains in rotation with one sprocket.

*Special accessory

1 1428A046 LA

Technical diagram of a mechanical gear assembly with no visible text or symbols

2 142BA049 LA

3 4 144BA018 LA

Before removing chain sprocket

• Remove chain sprocket cover, chain and guide bar.
  ● Disengage the chain brake:
  ● Pull hand guard toward front handle.
  ● Pull off the Spark plug boot Unscrew the spark plug (1). Push the locking strip (2) - curved ends facing up - into the cylinder and then turn it 180^ clockwise.
• Rotate clutch clockwise as far as stop.

● Release clutch hexagon clockwise (left-hand thread).
● Unscrew the clutch.
Pull the chain sprocket (3) and needle cage (4) off the crankshaft.
● Clean the crankshaft stub and needle cage, and lubricate with STIHL grease (tube 0781 120 1111).

Assembly:

● Push needle cage and chain sprocket onto the crankshaft –
● Screw the clutch onto the crank – shaft (counterclockwise) –
● Tighten down the clutch firmly –
- Remove locking strip from the cylinder. Fit the spark plug and tighten it down firmly –
● Refit terminal on the spark plug.

Use only original STIHL chain sprockets to ensure correct operation of the chain brake.

Maintaining and Sharpening Saw Chain

Correctly sharpened chain

A properly sharpened chain slices through wood effortlessly and requires very little feed pressure.

Do not work with a dull or damaged chain as it will increase the physical effort required, produce unsatisfactory results and a higher rate of wear.

Clean and check your chain for cracks 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 the original parts.

Important: It is absolutely imperative to comply with the angles and dimensions specified below. If the saw chain is incorrectly sharpened - and in particular if the depth gauge is set too low - there is a risk of increased kickback of the chainsaw, with resulting danger of injury.

Select the appropriate sharpening tools for the chain pitch.

See "Technical Data" for the permitted chain pitches.

3/8 660BAC20 KN

The chain pitch (e.g. 3/8) is marked on the depth gauge side of each cutter.

Use only special saw chain files

Other files have the wrong shape and cut.

Select file diameter according to chain pitch.

Chain pitchInch (mm)	File-dia.mm (Inch)	Part No.
1/4 (6,35)	4,0 (5/32)	0814 243 3383
3/8 P (9,32)	4,0 (5/32)	0814 243 3383
0.325 (8,25)	4,8 (3/16)	0811 412 8088
3/8 (9,32)	5,2 (13/64)	0814 243 3384
0.404 (10,26)	5,5 (7/32)	0811 412 8108

You must observe certain angles when resharpening the chain cutters

A B 6098BAC21 KN

A = Filing angle B = Side plate angle

Chain type	Angle (°)
	A	B
Rapid-Micro (RM)	30	85
Rapid-Super (RS)	30	60
Picco-Micro (PM/PMN)	30	85

Cutter shapes: Micro = Semi-chisel Super = Full chisel

Specified angles A and B are obtained automatically if recommended files or sharpening tools and correct settings are used.

Furthermore, the angles must be the same on all cutters. If angles are uneven: Chain will run roughly, not in a straight line, wear quickly and finally break.

Technical line drawing of a mechanical tool or plunger device (no text or symbols visible)

As these requirements can be met only after sufficient and constant practice:

Use a file holder.\*

A file holder must be used for manual resharpening of Super chain. The correct filing angle is marked on the file holder.

85° 79° 60° 30° 30° 10° 35° 0° 680BA022 KN

For checking angles

STIHL filing gauge* (see table) A universal tool for checking the filing and side plate angles, depth gauge setting and cutter length. Also cleans the guide bar groove and oil inlet hole.

90° 689BA018 KN

File correctly

• If you use a file holder or the FG 1: Leave the chain on the bar.
  ● Clamp the bar in a vise if necessary.
  ● Lock the chain - push hand guard forward
  ● To rotate the chain - pull hand guard against front handle
  ● Sharpen chain frequently, take away as little metal as possible - two or three strokes of the file are usually enough
  ● Always file from the inside to the outside of the cutter.
  ● The file only sharpens on the forward stroke - lift the file off the cutter on the back-stroke.
  ● Hold the file horizontally for all chain types (at right angle to side of guide bar) and file according to the angles marked on the filing tool.

● Avoid touching the tie straps and drive links with the file.
- Rotate the file at regular intervals while filing - this avoids one-sided wear.
● Use a piece of hardwood to remove burrs from cutting edge.
● Check angles with the filing gauge.

All cutters must be the same length

If the cutters are not the same length, they will have different heights. This makes the chain run roughly and can cause it to break.

Find the shortest cutter and then file all other cutters back to the same length. This can be very time consuming - it is best to have it done in the workshop on an electric grinder.

680BA023 KN a

Depth gauge setting

The depth gauge determines the height at which the cutter enters the wood and thus the thickness of the chip removed.

Distance between depth gauge and cutting edge = a:

Chain pitch Depth gauge distance "a"

Inch	(mm)	mm	(Inch)
1/4	(6.35)	0.65	(0.026)
3/8-PM	(9.32)	0.65	(0.018)
3/8-PMN	(9.32)	0.45	(0.026)
0.325	(8.25)	0.65	(0.026)
3/8	(9.32)	0.65	(0.026)
0.404	(10.26)	0.80	(0.031)

This setting may be increased by 0.2 mm (0.008") for cutting softwood in mild weather season - no frost.

Lowering depth gauges

The depth gauge setting is reduced when the chain is sharpened. Use filing gauge to check the setting every time you sharpen the chain and, if necessary, lower the depth gauge with a flat or triangular file so that it is level with the filing gauge.

Simple line drawing of a 3D object resembling a vehicle or container with no text or symbols

Round off depth gauges parallel to the stamped marking.

After sharpening

Clean the chain thoroughly, remove filings or grinding dust - lubricate the chain by immersing it in an oil bath.

Before long out-of-service period

Clean the chain with a brush and immerse it in an oil bath.

Sharpening tools

Chain pitch		Round file ∅		Round file Part No.	File holder Part No.	Filing gauge Part No.	Flat file Part No.	Sharpening kit* Part No.
Inch	(mm)	mm	(Inch)
1/4	(6.35)	4.0	(5/32)	5605 772 4006	5605 750 4327	1110 893 4000	0814 353 3356	5605 007 1027
3/8 PMN	(9.32)	4.0	(5/32)	5605 772 4006	5605 750 4327	0000 893 4000	0814 353 3356	5605 007 1026
3/8 P	(9.32)	4.0	(5/32)	5605 772 4006	5605 750 4327	1110 893 4000	0814 353 3356	5605 007 1027
0.325	(8.25)	4.8	(3/16)	5605 772 4806	5605 750 4328	1110 893 4000	0814 353 3356	5605 007 1028
3/8	(9.32)	5.2	(13/64)	5605 772 5206	5605 750 4329	1110 893 4000	0814 353 3356	5605 007 1029
0.404	(10.26)	5.5	(7/32)	5605 772 5506	5605 750 4330	1106 893 4000	0814 353 3356	5605 007 1030

* consisting of file holder with round file, flat file and filing gauge.

Maintenance Chart

Please note that the following maintenance intervals apply for normal operating conditions only. If your daily working time is longer than normal or cutting conditions are difficult (very dusty work area tropical wood etc.) shorten the specified intervals accordingly.		before starting work	after finishing work or daily	after each refueling stop	weekly	monthly	if faulty	if damaged	as required	see page:
Complete machine	Visual inspection (condition leaks)		x		x
	Clean		x
Throttle trigger , trigger interlock, Master Control	Check operation		x		x
Chain brake	Check operation	x		x						23
	Check by STIHL dealer								x
Filter in fuel tank	Check					x				21
	Clean, Replace filter element
	Replace pick-up body						x	x
Fuel tank	Clean					x				21
Chain oil tank	Clean					x
Chain lubrication	Check	x								22, 27
Saw chain	Inspect, also check sharpness	x		x
	Check chain tension	x		x						19
	Sharpen								x	36
Guide bar	Check (wear, damage)	x								29
	Clean and turn over				x		x
	Deburr				x
	Replace							x	x
Chain sprocket	Check				x					34
Air filter	Clean	x					x			30
	Replace							x		30
Cooling inlets	Clean		x
Cylinder fins	Clean					x
Carburetor	Check idle adjustment - chain must not turn	x		x						31
	Readjust idle								x	31
Spark plug	Readjust electrode gap						x			32
All accessible screws and nuts (not adjusting screws)	Retighten								x
Rubber vibration buffers	Inspect				x
	Have replaced by STIHL dealer							x
Spark arrestor screen in muffler	Inspect						x
	Clean or replace							x	x	27
Chain catcher	Check	x
	Replace							x

Specifications

Engine

STIHL single cylinder two-stroke engine

Displacement: 35.2 cm ^3 (2.15 cu.in)

Bore: 40 mm (1.60 in)

Stroke: 28 mm (1.10 in)

Max. engine speed

with bar and

Idle speed: 2,800 r.p.m.

Ignition System

Type:

Electronic magneto ignition (breakerless)

Spark plug (suppressed):

Bosch WSR 6 For NGK BPMR 7 A

Heat range 200

Electrode gap 0.5 mm (0.02 in)

Spark plug thread M 14x1.25;

9.5 mm (0.37 in) long

Fuel Oil System

Carburetor:

All position diaphragm carburetor

with integral fuel pump

Air filter:

Polymer fabric or wire mesh (flocked)*

*Special accessory

Fuel tank capacity:

0.37 I (0.8 US pt)

Fuel mix:

See chapter "Fuel Mix"

Chain lubrication:

Fully automatic, speed-controlled oil

pump with rotary piston.

Additional manual oil flow control.

Oil tank capacity:

0.24 l (0.5 US pt)

Weight

without bar and chain:

3.5 kg (7.7 lb)

Cutting Attachment

Recommended cutting attachments

for compliance with § 5.12 of ANSI

Standard B 175.1-1991

(see page 11 of this Manual)

STIHL reduced kickback bar

(with green label): 3/8" P pitch

Rollomatic with sprocket nose 30, 35, 40

and 45 cm (12, 14, 16 and 18 in)

STIHL low kickback chain*

(with green label):

9.32 mm (3/8" P) Picco-Micro 1 (63 PM1)

Chain Sprocket:

6-tooth 3/8" P (spur sprocket)

7-tooth 3/8" P (spur sprocket)

In order to comply with the kickback performance requirements of § 5.12 of ANSI Standard B 175.1-1991, do not use replacement saw chain unless it has been designated as meeting the ANSI § 5.12 requirements on this specific powerhead, or has been designated as "low kickback" saw chain* in accordance with the ANSI B 175.1-1991 standard.

*See definition of "low kickback chain" on page 12 of this Manual.

Since new bar/chain combinations may be developed after publication of this Manual, ask your STIHL dealer for the latest STIHL recommendations.

Other bars and chains available for this powerhead are:

STIHL yellow labeled bar with 1/4" pitch: Rollomatic with sprocket nose 30, 35, 40 and 45 cm (12, 14, 16 and 18 in)

STIHL yellow labeled chain:

6.35 mm (1/4") Rapid-Micro (13 RM)

Chain sprocket:

8-tooth 1/4" (spur sprocket)

STIHL yellow labeled bar with 3/8" P pitch:

Rollomatic with sprocket nose 30, 35, and 40 cm (12, 14, and 16 in)

STIHL yellow labeled chain:

9.32 mm (3/8") Picco-Micro (63 RM)

Chain sprocket:

6-tooth 3/8" P (spur sprocket)

7-tooth 3/8" P (spur sprocket)

Ordering Spare Parts

Please enter your saw model, machine number as well as the part numbers of the guide bar, saw chain and chain sprocket in the spaces provided on the right.

This will make re-ordering simpler.

The guide bar, saw chain and chain sprocket are subject to normal wear and tear.

The part numbers of the standard bar, chain and sprocket are printed on this page for your convenience.

When purchasing these parts, always quote the saw model, the part numbers and names of the parts.

Warranty claims following repairs can be accepted only if the repair has been performed by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer using original STIHL spare parts.

Original STIHL parts can be identified by the STIHL part number, the logo STIHL and the STIHL parts symbol G.

The symbol may appear alone on small parts.

Model Machine number Guide bar part number Chain part number Sprocket part number

For recommended STIHL reduced kickback cutting attachments see section "Specifications" of this Owner's Manual.

Andreas Stihl Limited Warranty Federal and California Emission Control Systems Utility Engines

Your Warranty Rights and Obligations

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the California Air Resources Board (CARB), and Andreas Stihl are pleased to explain the Emission Control System Warranty on your utility equipment engine. In California, new 1995 and later utility equipment engines must be designed, built and equipped to meet the State's stringent anti-smog standards. In other states, new 1997 and later model year utility equipment engines must be designed, built and equipped, at the time of sale, to meet the U.S. EPA regulations for small nonroad engines. The equipment engine must be free from defects in materials and workmanship which cause it to fail to conform with U.S. EPA standards for the first two years of engine use from the date of sale to the ultimate purchaser.

Andreas Stihl must warrant the emission control system on your utility equipment engine for the period of time listed above provided there has been no abuse, neglect or improper maintenance of your utility equipment engine.

Your emission control system includes parts such as the carburetor and the ignition system. Also included may be hoses, and connectors and other emission related assemblies.

Where a warrantable condition exists, Andreas Stihl will repair your utility equipment engine at no cost to you, including diagnosis (if the diagnostic work is performed at an authorized dealer), parts, and labor.

Manufacturer's Warranty Coverage:

The 1995 and later utility equipment engines are warranted for two years in California. In other states, 1997 and later model year utility equipment engines are also warranted for two years. If any emission-related part on your engine is defective, the part will be repaired or replaced by Andreas Stihl free of charge.

Owner's Warranty Responsibilities:

As the utility equipment engine owner, you are responsible for the performance of the required maintenance listed in your owner's manual. Andreas Stihl recommends that you retain all receipts covering maintenance on your utility equipment engine, but Andreas Stihl cannot deny warranty solely for the lack of receipts or for your failure to ensure the performance of all scheduled maintenance. Any replacement part or service that is equivalent in performance and durability may be used in non-warranty maintenance or repairs, and shall not reduce the warranty obligations of the engine manufacturer.

As the utility equipment engine owner, you should be aware, however, that Andreas Stihl may deny you warranty coverage if your utility equipment engine or a part has failed due to abuse, neglect, improper maintenance or unapproved modifications.

You are responsible for presenting your utility equipment engine to a Stihl service centre as soon as a problem exists. The warranty repairs will be completed in a reasonable amount of time, not to exceed 30 days.

If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities, please contact a Stihl customer service representative at 1-800-467-8445 or you can write to

Stihl Inc., 536 Viking Drive, P.O. Box 2015, Virginia Beach, VA 23450-2015.

Coverage

Andreas Stihl warrants to the ultimate purchaser and each subsequent purchaser that your utility equipment engine will be designed, built and equipped, at the time of sale, to meet all applicable regulations. Andreas Stihl also warrants to the initial purchaser and each subsequent purchaser that your engine is free from defects in materials and workmanship which cause the engine to fail to conform with applicable regulations for a period of two years.

The 1995 and later utility equipment engines are warranted for two years in California. In all other states for 1997 and later model years, EPA requires manufacturers to warrant utility equipment engines for two years. These warranty periods will begin on the date the utility equipment engine is purchased by the initial purchaser. If any emission related part on your engine is defective, the part will be replaced by Andreas Stihl at no cost to the owner.

The warranty period begins on the date the engine or equipment is delivered to you and you have signed and sent back the warranty card to Stihl.

Warranty Period

Any warranted part which is not scheduled for replacement as required maintenance, or which is scheduled only for regular inspection to the effect of "repair or replace as necessary" will be warranted for the warranty period. Any warranted part which is scheduled for replacement as required maintenance will be warranted for the period of time up to the first scheduled replacement point for that part.

Diagnosis

You, as the owner, shall not be charged for diagnostic labor which leads to the determination that a warranted part is defective. However, if you claim warranty for a component and the machine is tested as non-defective, Stihl will charge you for the cost of the emission test. Mechanical diagnostic work is performed at an authorized Stihl servicing dealer. Emission test may be performed either at Stihl or at any independent test laboratory.

Andreas Stihl shall remedy warranty defects at any authorized Stihl servicing dealer or warranty station. Any authorized work done at an authorized dealer or warranty station shall be free of charge to the owner if such work determines that a warranted part is defective. Any manufacturer-approved or equivalent replacement part may be used for any warranty maintenance or repairs on emission-related parts, and must be provided free of charge to the owner if the part is still under warranty. Andreas Stihl is liable for damages to other engine components caused by the failure of a warranted part still under warranty.

The California Air Resources Board's Emission Warranty Parts List specifically defines the emission-related warranted parts. These warranted parts are:

Carburetor

Ignition system (ignition module)

Spark plug

Airfilter

Manifold

Fasteners

How to File a Claim

Bring the product to any authorized Stihl servicing dealer and present the signed warranty card.

Where to get Warranty Service

Warranty services or repairs will be provided at all authorized Stihl servicing dealers.

Maintenance Requirements

The owner is responsible for the performance of the required maintenance as defined by Stihl in the owner's manual.

These instructions are based on the application of the recommended 2-stroke mixture (see also instruction "Fuel"). Discrepancies regarding quality and mixing ratio of fuel and oil may require shorter maintenance intervals.

Limitations

This Emission Control Systems Warranty shall not cover any of the following:

repair or replacement required because of misuse or neglect, lack of required maintenance, repairs improperly performed or replacements not conforming to Andreas Stihl specifications that adversely affect performance and/or durability, and alterations or modifications not recommended or approved in writing by Andreas Stihl,

and

replacement of parts and other services and adjustments necessary for required maintenance at and after the first scheduled replacement point.

Continuation of Important Safety Precautions

1. Do not allow other persons to be near the chainsaw when starting or cutting with the chainsaw. Keep bystanders and animals out of the work area.
2. Do not start cutting until you have a clear work area, secure footing, and a planned retreat path from the falling tree.
3. Keep all parts of your body away from the saw chain when the engine is running.
4. Before you start the engine, make sure that the saw chain is not contacting anything.
5. Carry the chainsaw with the engine stopped, the guide bar and saw chain to the rear, and the muffler away from your body.
6. Do not operate a chainsaw that is damaged, improperly adjusted, or not completely and securely assembled. Be sure that the saw chain stops moving when the throttle trigger is released.

10.Shut off the engine before setting the chainsaw down.
11. Use extreme caution when cutting small size brush and saplings because slender material may catch the saw chain and be whipped toward you or pull you off balance.
12. When cutting a limb that is under tension be alert for spring-back so that you will not be struck when the tension in the wood fibers is released.
13. Keep the handles dry, clean, and free of oil or fuel mixture.
14. Operate the chainsaw only in well-ventilated areas.
15. Do not operate a chainsaw in a tree unless you have been specifically trained to do so.
16. All chainsaw service, other than the items listed in the Owner's Manual maintenance instructions, should be performed by competent chainsaw service personnel. (For example, if improper tools are used to remove the flywheel or if an improper tool is used to hold the flywheel in order to

remove the clutch, structural damage to the flywheel could occur and could be subsequently cause the flywheel to burst).

1. When transporting your chain-saw, use the appropriate chain guard (scabbard).

2. Recuced kickback bars and low kickback chains are designed to reduce the risk of kickback injury. Ask your STIHL dealer about these devices.

Note:

When using a chainsaw for logging purposes, refer to the Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 1910 and 1928.

WARNING!

The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Some Important Safety Precautions

for Chain Saw Users 2

Safety Precautions 4

Maintenance Chart 26

Main Parts of the Saw 28

STIHL®

This manual contains the safety precautions and recommended cutting techniques outlined in STIHL chainsaw Owner's Manuals. Even if you are an experienced chainsaw user, it is in your own interests to familiarize yourself with the latest rules and regulations regarding safe use of your chainsaw.

Please note that the illustrations on pages 28 and 29 show the chainsaws STIHL MS 210, 230, 250.

Other chainsaw models may have different parts and controls. You should therefore always refer to the Owner's Manual of your particular saw model.

⚠ Warning!

Because a chainsaw is a high-speed wood-cutting tool, some special safety precautions must be observed as with any other power saw to reduce the risk of personal injury. Careless or improper use may cause serious or even fatal injury. Read and follow all safety precautions in current Owner's Manual or Safety Manual. Always use two hands to operate the chainsaw.

⚠ Warning!

Avoid contact of bar tip with any object. This can cause the guide bar to kick suddenly up and back, which may result in serious or fatal injury. To reduce the risk of kickback injury STIHL recommends the use of STIHL green labeled reduced kickback bars and low kickback chains and a STIHL Quickstop chain brake. Contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for your area if you do not understand any of the instructions in this manual.

Some Important Safety Precautions for Chain Saw Users

A.

A Summary of Warnings on kickback and other Selected Risks – Taken Primarily from ANSI B 175.1 (See also “Safety Precautions” section of this Owner’s Manual)

Warning!

Kickback may occur when the nose or tip of the guide bar touches an object, or when the wood closes in and pinches the saw chain in the cut. Tip contact in some cases may cause a lightning fast reverse reaction, kicking the guide bar up and back towards the operator. Pinching the saw chain along the top of the guide bar may push the guide bar rapidly back towards the operator. Either of these reactions may cause you to lose control of the saw which could result in serious personal injury.

Section 5.11 of ANSI B 175.1-2000 sets certain performance and design criteria related to chainsaw kickback. STIHL has developed a color code system using green and yellow to help you select a powerhead, bar and chain combination that complies with the kickback requirements of the ANSI Standard. See the sections entitled "Safety Precautions" and "Specifications" of this manual.

Do not rely exclusively upon the safety devices built into your saw. As a chainsaw user, you should take several steps to keep your cutting jobs free from accident or injury.

1. With a basic understanding of kickback, you can reduce or eliminate the element of surprise. Sudden surprise contributes to accidents.
2. Keep a good firm grip on the saw with both hands, the right hand on the rear handle, and the left hand on the front handle, when the engine is running. Use a firm grip with thumbs and fingers encircling the chainsaw handles. A firm grip will help you reduce kickback and maintain control of the saw. Don't let go.
3. Make sure the area in which you are cutting is free from obstructions. Do not let the nose of the guide bar contact a log, branch, or any other obstruction that could be hit while you are operating the saw.
4. Cut at high engine speeds.

5. Do not overreach or cut above shoulder height.

6. Follow manufacturer's sharpening and maintenance instructions for the saw chain.

7. Only use replacement bars and chains specified by the manufacturer or the equivalent.
8. Reduced kickback bars and low kickback chains are designed to reduce the risk of kickback injury. Ask your STIHL dealer about these devices.

B.

Other Safety Precautions

Warning!

1. Do not operate a chainsaw with one hand! Serious injury to the operator, helpers, bystanders, or any combination of these persons may result from one-handed operation. A chainsaw is intended to be used with two hands.
2. Do not operate a chainsaw when you are fatigued.

3. Use safety footwear; snug-fitting clothing; protective gloves; and eye, hearing, and head protection devices.

4. Use caution when handling fuel. Move the chainsaw at least 10 feet (3 m) from the fueling point before starting the engine.

5. Do not allow other persons to be near the chainsaw when starting or cutting with the chainsaw. Keep bystanders and animals out of the work area.
6. Do not start cutting until you have a clear work area, secure footing, and a planned retreat path from the falling tree.
7. Keep all parts of your body away from the saw chain when the engine is running.
8. Before you start the engine, make sure that the saw chain is not contacting anything.

9. Carry the chainsaw with the engine stopped, the guide bar and saw chain to the rear, and the muffler away from your body.

10. Do not operate a chainsaw that is damaged, improperly adjusted, or not completely and securely assembled. Be sure that the saw chain stops moving when the throttle trigger is released.

11. Shut off the engine before setting the chainsaw down.
12. Use extreme caution when cutting small size brush and saplings because slender material may catch the saw chain and be whipped toward you or pull you off balance.
13. When cutting a limb that is under tension be alert for springback so that you will not be struck when the tension in the wood fibers is released.
14. Keep the handles dry, clean, and free of oil or fuel mixture.
15. Operate the chainsaw only in well-ventilated areas.

16. Do not operate a chainsaw in a tree unless you have been specifically trained to do so.

17. All chainsaw service, other than the items listed in the Owner's Manual maintenance instructions, should be performed by competent chainsaw service personnel.(For example, if improper tools are used to remove the flywheel or if an improper tool is used to hold the flywheel in order to remove the clutch, structural damage to the flywheel could occur and could subsequently cause the flywheel to burst).

18. When transporting your chainsaw, use the appropriate chain guard (scabbard).

Other important safety precautions are contained in the body of the Owner's Manual especially in the General Safety Precautions.

Note:

When using a chainsaw for logging purposes, refer to the Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 1910 and 1928.

Safety Precautions

The use of any chainsaw may be hazardous. The saw chain has many sharp cutters. If the cutters contact your flesh, they will cut you, even if the chain is not moving. At full throttle, the chain speed can reach 45 mph (20 m/s). It is important that you read, fully understand and observe the following safety precautions and warnings. Read the Owner's Manual and the Safety Precautions periodically.

Pay special attention to the section on reactive forces.

⚠ Warning!

Reactive forces, including kickback, can be dangerous. Careless or improper use of any chainsaw may cause serious or fatal injury.

All safety precautions that are generally observed when working with an axe or a hand saw also apply to the operation of chainsaws. However, because a chainsaw is a high-speed, fast-cutting power tool, special safety precautions must be observed to reduce the risk of personal injury.

Have your STIHL dealer show you how to operate your chainsaw. Observe all applicable local safety regulations, standards and ordinances.

Warning!

Minors should never be allowed to use a chainsaw. Bystanders, especially children, and animals should not be allowed in the area where a chainsaw is in use. Never let the saw run unattended. Store it in a locked place away from children and empty the fuel tank before storing for longer than a few days.

Do not lend or rent your chainsaw without the Owner's Manual. Be sure that anyone using your saw reads and understands the

information contained in this manual.

These safety precautions and warnings apply to the use of all STIHL chainsaws. Different models may have different parts and controls. See the appropriate section of your Owner's Manual for a description of the controls and function of the parts of your model saw.

Safe use of a chainsaw involves

1. the operator
2. the saw
3. the use of the saw.

THE OPERATOR

Physical Condition

You must be in good physical condition and mental health and not under the influence of any substance (drugs, alcohol) which might impair vision, dexterity or judgement.

Do not operate a chainsaw when you are fatigued. Be alert - If you get tired while operating your chainsaw, take a break. Tiredness may result in loss of control. Working with any chainsaw can be strenuous. If you have any condition that might be aggravated by strenuous work, check with your doctor before operating a chainsaw.

⚠ Warning!

Prolonged use of chainsaws (or other machines) exposing the operator to vibrations may produce whitefinger disease (Raynaud's phenomenon) or carpal tunnel syndrome.

These conditions reduce the hand's ability to feel and regulate temperature, produce numbness and burning sensations and may cause nerve and circulation damage and tissue necrosis.

All factors which contribute to whitefinger disease are not known, but cold weather, smoking and diseases or physical conditions that affect blood vessels and blood transport, as well as high vibration levels and long periods of exposure to vibration are mentioned as factors in the development of whitefinger disease. In order to reduce the risk of whitefinger disease and carpal tunnel syndrome, please note the following:

- Many STIHL models are available with an anti-vibration (AV) system designed to reduce the transmission of vibrations created by the engine and cutting attachment to the operator's hands. An AV system is recommended for those persons using chainsaws on a regular or sustained basis.

- Wear gloves and keep your hands warm. Heated handles, which are available on most STIHL powerheads, are recommended for cold weather use.

• Keep the saw chain sharp and the saw, including the AV system, well maintained. A dull chain will increase cutting time, and pressing a dull chain through wood will increase the vibrations transmitted to your hands. A saw with loose components or with damaged or worn AV buffers will also tend to have higher vibration levels.
• Maintain a firm grip at all times, but do not squeeze the handles with constant, excessive pressures. Take frequent breaks.

All the above mentioned precautions do not guarantee that you will not sustain whitefinger disease or carpal tunnel syndrome. Therefore, continual and regular users should monitor closely the condition of their hands and fingers. If any of the above symptoms appear, seek medical advice immediately.

Warning!

The ignition system of your unit produces an electromagnetic field of a very low intensity. This field may interfere with some pacemakers. To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury, persons with pacemaker should consult their physician and the pacemaker manufacturer before operating this tool.

Proper Clothing

Warning!

To reduce the risk of injury, the operator should wear proper protective apparel.

Clothing must be sturdy and snug-fitting, but allow complete freedom of movement. Avoid loose-fitting jackets, scarfs, neckties, jewelry, flared or

cuffed pants, unconfined long hair or anything that could become entangled with the saw or brush. Wear overalls or jeans with a reinforced cut retardant insert or cut retardant chaps.

Protect your hands with gloves when handling saw and saw chain. Heavy-duty, nonslip gloves improve your grip and protect your hands.

Good footing is most important in chainsaw work. Wear sturdy boots with nonslip soles. Steel-toed safety boots are recommended.

Never operate a chainsaw unless wearing goggles or properly fitted safety glasses with adequate top and side protection complying with your national standard.

Wear an approved safety hard hat to protect your head. Chainsaw noise may damage your hearing. Always wear sound barriers (ear plugs or ear mufflers) to protect your hearing. Continual and regular users should have their hearing checked regularly.

THE SAW

Parts of the chainsaw; for illustrations and definitions of the parts see the chapter on "Main Parts of Saw".

Warning!

Never modify a chainsaw in any way. Only attachments and parts supplied by STIHL or expressly approved by STIHL for use with the specific STIHL saw models are authorized. Although certain unauthorized attachments are usable with the STIHL powerhead, their use may, in fact, be extremely dangerous.

THE USE OF THE SAW

Transporting the chainsaw

Warning!

Always stop the engine before putting a chainsaw down or carrying it. Carrying a chainsaw with the engine running is extremely dangerous.

Accidental acceleration of the engine can cause the chain to rotate. During operation, the powerhead muffler and the material around it reach extremely high temperatures. Avoid touching the hot muffler, you could receive serious burns.

By hand: When carrying your saw by hand, the engine must be stopped and the saw must be in the proper position.

Grip the front handle and place the muffler away from the body.

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The chain guard (scabbard) should be over the chain and the guide bar, which should point backwards. When carrying your saw, the bar should be behind you.

By vehicle: When transporting in a vehicle, keep chain and bar covered with the chain guard. Properly secure your saw to prevent turnover, fuel spillage and damage to the saw or vehicle.

Preparation for the use of the saw

Take off the chain guard and inspect for safety in operation. For assembly, follow the procedure described in the chapter "Mounting the Bar and Chain" of your Owner's Manual.

STIHL Oilomatic chain, guide bar and sprocket must match each other in gauge and pitch. Before replacing any bar and chain, see the sections on "Specifications", "Kickback" and the "ANSI B 175.1-2000 chainsaw kickback standard" in this manual.

⚠ Warning!

Proper tension of the chain is extremely important. In order to avoid improper setting, the tensioning procedure must be followed as described in your manual. Always make sure the hexagonal nut(s) for the sprocket cover is (are) tightened securely after tensioning the chain. Never start the saw with the sprocket cover loose. Check chain tension once more after having tightened the nut(s) and thereafter at regular intervals (whenever the saw is shut off). If the chain becomes loose while cutting, shut off the engine and then tighten. Never try to adjust the chain while the engine is running!

Fueling

Your STIHL chainsaw uses an oil-gaso- line mixture for fuel (see chapter "Fuel" of your Owner's Manual).

Warning!

Gasoline is an extremely flammable fuel. If spilled or ignited by a spark or other ignition source, it can cause fire and serious burn injury or property damage. Use extreme caution when handling gasoline or fuel mix.

Do not smoke or bring any fire or flame near the fuel or the chainsaw. Note that combustible fuel vapors may be vented from the fuel system.

Fueling Instructions

Warning!

Fuel your chainsaw in well-ventilated areas, outdoors only. Always shut off the engine and allow it to cool before refueling. Gasoline vapor pressure may build up inside the gas tank depending on the fuel used, the weather conditions, and the venting system of the tank. In order to reduce the risk of burns or other personal injury from escaping gas vapor and fumes, remove the fuel filler cap on the STIHL product carefully so as to allow any pressure build-up in the tank to release slowly. Never remove fuel filler cap while engine is running.

Select bare ground for fueling and move at least 10 feet (3 m) from fueling spot before starting the engine. Wipe off any spilled fuel before starting your saw, and check for leakage.

Warning!

Check for fuel leakage while refueling and during operation. If fuel or oil leakage is found, do not start or run the engine until leak is fixed and spilled fuel has been wiped away. Take care not to get fuel on your clothing. If this happens, change your clothing immediately. Different models may have different fuel caps.

Cap with Grip

⚠ Warning!

In order to reduce the risk of fuel spillage and fire from an improperly tightened fuel cap, correctly position and tighten the fuel cap in the fuel tank opening.

To do this with this STIHL cap, raise the grip on the top of the cap until it is upright at a 90° angle. Insert the cap in the fuel tank opening with the

triangular marks on the grip of the cap and on the fuel tank opening lining up. Using the grip, turn the cap firmly clockwise as far as it will go (approx. a quarter turn).

Fold the grip flush with the top of the cap. If the grip does not lie completely flush with the cap and the detent on the grip does not fit in the

corresponding recess in the filler neck, the cap is not properly seated and tightened and you must repeat the above steps.

Slotted Cap

Warning!

Unit vibrations can cause an improperly tightened fuel filler cap to loosen or come off and spill quantities of fuel. In order to reduce the risk of fuel spillage and fire, tighten fuel filler cap by hand with as much force as possible.

The screwdriver end of the STIHL combination wrench or other similar tool can be used as an aid in tightening slotted fuel filler caps.

See "Fueling" chapter in your Owner's Manual.

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Starting

The chain brake must be engaged when starting the saw.

Warning!

Your chainsaw is a one-person saw. Do not allow other persons to be near the running chainsaw. Start and operate your saw without assistance. For specific starting instructions, see the appropriate section of the Owner's Manual. Proper starting methods reduce the risk of injury. Do not drop start. This method is very dangerous because you may lose control of the saw.

There are two recommended methods for starting your chainsaw.

With the first recommended method, the chainsaw is started on the ground. Make sure the chain brake is engaged (see "Chain Brake" chapter in your Owner's Manual) and place the chainsaw on firm ground or other solid surface in an open area. Maintain good balance and secure footing.

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Grip the front handlebar of the saw firmly with your left hand and press down. For saws with a rear handle level with the ground, put the toe of your right foot into the rear handle and press down. With your right hand pull out the starter grip slowly until you feel a definite resistance and then give it a brisk, strong pull.

The second recommended method for starting your chainsaw allows you to start the saw without placing it on the ground. Make sure the chain brake is engaged, grip the front handle of the chainsaw firmly with your left hand. Keep your arm on the front handle in a locked (straight) position. Hold the rear handle of the saw tightly between your legs just above the knees. Maintain good balance and secure footing. Pull the starting grip slowly with your right hand until you feel a definite resistance and then give it a brisk, strong pull.

Warning!

Be sure that the guide bar and chain are clear of you and all other obstructions and objects, including the ground. When the engine is started, the engine speed with the starting throttle lock engaged will be fast enough for the clutch to engage the sprocket and, if the chain brake is not activated, turn the chain. If the upper quadrant of the tip of the bar touches any object, it may cause kickback to occur (see section on reactive forces). To reduce this risk, always engage the chain brake before starting. Never attempt to start the chainsaw when the guide bar is in a cut or kerf.

⚠ Warning!

When you pull the starter grip, do not wrap the starting rope around your hands. Do not allow the grip to snap back, but guide the starter rope slowly back to permit the rope to rewind properly. Failure to follow this procedure may result in injury to hand or fingers and may damage the starter mechanism.

Important adjustments

Warning!

To reduce the risk of personal injury from loss of control or contact with the running chain, do not use a saw with incorrect idle adjustment. At correct idle speed, the chain should not rotate. For directions to adjust idle speed, see the appropriate section of your Owner's Manual. If you cannot set the correct idle speed, have your STIHL dealer check your saw and make proper adjustments or repairs. After adjusting a chain, start the saw, let the engine run for a while, then switch engine off and recheck chain tension. Proper chain tension is very important at all times.

Catalytic converter

Warning!

Some STIHL chainsaw models are equipped with a catalytic converter, which is designed to reduce the exhaust emissions of the engine by a chemical process in the muffler. Due to this process, the muffler does not cool down as rapidly as conventional mufflers when the engine returns to idle or is shut off. To reduce the risk of fire and burn injuries, specific safety precautions must be observed.

Warning!

Since a muffler with a catalytic converter cools down less rapidly than conventional mufflers, never set your chainsaw down on or near dry

brush, grass, wood chips or other combustible materials while it is still hot. Let the engine cool down sitting on concrete, metal, bare ground or solid wood (e.g. the trunk of a felled tree) away from any combustible substances.

⚠ Warning!

To reduce the risk of fire or burn injury, let the unit cool down before refueling your chainsaw after use.

⚠ Warning!

Never disassemble or modify your muffler. The muffler could be damaged and cause an increase in heat radiation or sparks, thereby increasing the risk of fire or burn injury. You may also permanently damage the engine. Have your muffler serviced and repaired by your STIHL Servicing Dealer only.

Warning!

To reduce the risk of fire or burn injury, keep the area around the muffler clean. Remove all debris such as pine needles, branches or leaves.

Warning!

An improperly mounted or damaged cylinder housing or a damaged/ deformed muffler shell may interfere with the cooling effect of the catalytic converter. To reduce the risk of fire or burn injury, do not continue work with a damaged or improperly mounted cylinder housing or a damaged/ deformed muffler shell. Your catalytic converter is furnished with screens designed to reduce the risk of fire from the emission of hot particles. Due to the heat from the catalytic reaction, these screens will normally stay clean and need no service or maintenance. If you experience loss of performance and you suspect a clogged screen, have your muffler maintained by a STIHL Servicing Dealer.

Working Conditions

Operate the chainsaw under good visibility and daylight conditions only.

Warning!

Your chainsaw produces poisonous exhaust fumes as soon as the combustible engine is running. These gases (e.g. carbon monoxide)

may be colorless and odorless. To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury from breathing toxic fumes, never run the chainsaw indoors or in poorly ventilated locations. Ensure proper ventilation when working in trenches or other confined areas.

Warning!

Use of this product (including sharpening the saw chain) can generate dust, mists and fumes containing chemicals known to cause respiratory disease, cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. If you are unfamiliar with the risks associated with the particular dust, mist or fume at issue, consult your employer, governmental agencies such as OSHA and NIOSH and other sources on hazardous materials. California and some other authorities, for instance, have published lists of substances known to cause cancer, reproductive toxicity, etc. Control dust (such as sawdust), mists (such as oil mist from chain lubrication) and fumes at the source where possible.

In this regard use good work practices and follow the recommendations of OSHA / NIOSH and occupational and trade associations. When the inhalation of toxic dust, mists and fumes cannot be eliminated, the operator and any bystanders should always wear a respirator approved by NIOSH / MSHA for the type substance at issue.

Warning!

Breathing asbestos dust is dangerous and can cause severe or fatal injury, respiratory illness or cancer. The use and disposal of asbestos containing products have been strictly regulated by OSHA and the Environmental Protection Agency. Do not cut or disturb asbestos, asbestos containing products (e.g. asbestos containing drywall or other construction products), or products such as pipes which are wrapped or covered with asbestos insulation. If you have any reason to believe that you might be cutting asbestos, immediately contact your employer or a local OSHA representative.

The muffler and other parts of the engine (e.g. fins of the cylinder, spark plug) become hot during operation and remain hot for a while after stopping the engine. To reduce risk of burns do not touch the muffler and other parts while they are hot. Don't work alone. Keep within calling distance of others in case help is needed.

Your chainsaw is equipped with a chain catcher. It is designed to reduce the risk of personal injury in the event of a thrown or broken chain. From time to time the catcher may be damaged or removed.

To reduce the risk of personal injury, do not operate a chainsaw with a damaged or missing catcher.

Inspect buffers periodically. Replace damaged, broken or excessively worn buffers immediately, since they may result in loss of control of the saw.

A "sponginess" in the feel of the saw, increased vibration or increased "bottoming" during normal operation may indicate damage, breakage or excessive wear. Buffers should always be replaced in sets. If you have any questions as to whether the buffers should be replaced, consult your STIHL servicing dealer.

Warning!

Take extreme care in wet and freezing weather (rain, snow, ice). Put off the work when the weather is windy, stormy or rainfall is heavy.

Warning!

Avoid stumbling on obstacles such as stumps, roots or rocks and watch out for holes or ditches. Clear the area where you are working. Be extremely cautious when working on slopes or uneven ground. There is increased danger of slipping on freshly debarked logs.

Warning!

To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury to the operator or bystanders, never

use the saw with one hand.

You cannot control reactive forces and you may lose control of the saw, which can result in the skating or bouncing of the bar and chain along the limb or log.

Even for those compact saws designed for use in confined spaces, one-handed operation is dangerous because the operator may lose control.

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Cutting Instructions

Grip: Always hold the saw firmly with both hands when the engine is running. Place your left hand on front handle bar and your right hand on rear handle and throttle trigger. Left-handers should follow these instructions too.

Wrap your fingers tightly around the handles, keeping the handles cradled between your thumb and forefinger. With your hands in this position, you can best oppose and absorb the push, pull and kickback forces of your saw without losing control (see section on reactive forces). Make sure your chainsaw handles and grip are in good condition and free of moisture, pitch, oil or grease.

⚠ Warning!

Do not operate your chainsaw with the starting throttle lock engaged. Cutting with the starting throttle lock engaged does not permit the operator proper control of the saw or chain speed.

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Warning!

Never touch a chain with your hand or any part of your body when the engine is running, even when the chain is not rotating. The chain continues to rotate for a short period after the throttle trigger is released.

Warning!

Do not cut any material other than wood or wooden objects. Use your saw for chainsawing only. It is not designed for prying or shoveling away limbs, roots or other objects. When sawing, make sure that the saw chain does not touch any foreign materials such as rocks, fences, nails and the like. Such objects may be flung off, damage the saw chain or cause the saw to kickback.

Warning!

In order to keep control of your saw, always maintain a firm foothold.

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Never work on a ladder, or on any other insecure support. Never use the saw above shoulder height.

Warning!

Never work in a tree unless you have received specific, professional training for such work, are properly secured (such as tackle and harness system or a lift bucket), have both hands free for operating the chainsaw in a cramped environment and have taken proper precautions to avoid injury from falling limbs or branches.

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Position the chainsaw in such a way that your body is clear of the cutting attachment whenever the engine is running. Stand to the left of cut while bucking.

Don't put pressure on the saw when reaching the end of a cut. The pressure may cause the bar and rotating chain to pop out of the cut or kerf, go out of control and strike the operator or some other object. If the rotating chain strikes some other object, a reactive force may cause the moving chain to strike the operator.

Reactive forces including kickback

Warning!

Reactive forces may occur any time the chain is rotating. Reactive forces can be dangerous! In any chainsaw,

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the powerful force used to cut wood can be reversed (and work against the operator). If the rotating chain is suddenly stopped by contact with any solid object like a log or branch or is pinched, there active forces may occur instantly. These reactive forces may result in loss of control which may, in turn, cause serious or fatal injury. An understanding of the causes of these reactive forces may help you avoid loss of control.

The most common reactive forces are

- k i c k b a c k ,

- pushback,

- p u l l - i n .

Kickback:

Kickback may occur when the moving saw chain near the upper quadrant of the bar nose contacts a solid object or is pinched.

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The reaction of the cutting force of the chain causes a rotational force on the chainsaw in the direction opposite to the chain movement. This may fling the bar up and back in an uncontrolled arc mainly in the plane of the bar. Under some cutting circumstances the bar moves towards the operator, who may suffer severe or fatal injury.

Kickback may occur, for example, when the chain near the upper quadrant of the bar nose contacts the wood or is pinched during limbing or when it is incorrectly used to begin a plunge or boring cut.

The greater the force of the kickback reaction, the more difficult it becomes for the operator to control the saw. Many factors influence the occurrence and force of the kickback reaction. These include chain speed, the speed at which the bar and chain contact the object, the angle of contact, the condition of the chain and other factors.

The type of bar and saw chain you use is an important factor in the occurrence and force of the kickback reaction. Some STIHL bar and chain types are designed to reduce kickback forces. STIHL recommends the use of reduced kickback bars and low kickback chains.

ANSI B 175.1-2000 chainsaw kickback standard

Section 5.11 of ANSI standard B 175.1-2000, sets certain performance and design criteria related to chainsaw kickback.

To comply with section 5.11 of ANSI B 175.1-2000:

a) saws with a displacement of less than 3.8 cubic inches (62 cm ^4 ).
- must, in their original condition, meet a 45^ computer derived kickback angle when equipped with certain cutting attachments.
– and must be equipped with at least two devices to reduce the risk of kickback injury, such as a chain brake, low kickback chain, reduced kickback bar, etc.

b) saws with a displacement of 3.8 cubic inches (62 cm ^4 ) and above

- must be equipped with at least one device designed to reduce the risk of kickback injury such as a chain brake, low kickback chain, reduced kickback bar, etc.

The computer derived angles for saws below 3.8 cubic inch (62 cm ^4 ) displacement are measured by applying a computer program to test results from a kickback test machine.

Warning!

The computer derived angles of § 5.11 of ANSI B 175.1-2000 may bear no relationship to actual kickback bar rotation angles that may occur in real life cutting situations.

In addition, features designed to reduce kickback injuries may lose some of their effectiveness when they are no longer in their original condition, especially if they have been improperly maintained. Compliance with § 5.11 of ANSI B 175.1-2000 does not automatic-ally mean that in a real life kickback the bar and chain will rotate at most 45°.

Warning!

In order for powerheads below 3.8 cubic inch (62 cm ^3 ) displacement to comply with the computed kickback angle requirements of § 5.11 of ANSI B 175.1-2000 use only the following cutting attachments:

– bar and chain combinations listed as complying in the "Specifications" section of the Owner's Manual or
- other replacement bar and chain combinations marked in accordance with the standard for use on the powerhead or
- replacement chain designated "low kickback saw chain".

See the section on "Low kickback saw chain and reduced kickback bars"

Devices for reducing the risk of kickback injury

STIHL recommends the use of the STIHL Quickstop chain brake on your power-head with green labeled reduced kickback bars and low kickback chains.

⚠ Warning!

To reduce the risk of injury, stop using the saw immediately if the chain brake does not function properly. Take the saw to your local STIHL Service Center! Do not use the saw until the problem has been rectified (see the section "Chain Brake").

Quickstop chain brake

STIHL has developed a chain stopping system designed to reduce the risk of injury in certain kickback situations. It is called a Quickstop chain brake. The Quickstop is available as standard equipment on your STIHL chainsaw and is available for installation on most older STIHL saws. Ask your dealer to retrofit your older model saw with a chain brake.

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When a kickback occurs, the guide bar may rotate around the front handle. If the cutting position is such that the operator's left hand is gripping the front handle behind the hand guard, and if the left hand rotates around the front handle and makes a sufficiently forceful contact with the front hand guard, which is the Quickstop activating lever, this contact will activate the Quickstop. The chain brake on most new model STIHL chainsaws can also be activated by inertia. See the chapter entitled "Chain Brake" of your Owner's Manual.

Warning!

Never operate your chainsaw without a front hand guard. In a kickback situation this guard helps protect your left hand or other parts of your body. In addition, removal of the hand guard on a saw equipped with a chain brake will deactivate the chain brake.

Warning!

No Quickstop or other chain brake device prevents kickback. These devices are designed to reduce the risk of kickback injury, if activated, in certain kickback situations. In order for the Quickstop to reduce the risk of kickback injury, it must be properly maintained and in good working order. See the chapter entitled "Chain Brake" and "Maintenance, Repair and Storing" of your Owner's Manual. In addition, there must be enough distance between the bar and the operator to ensure that the Quickstop has sufficient time to activate and stop the chain before potential contact with the operator.

Warning!

An improperly maintained chain brake may increase the time needed to stop the chain after activation, or may not activate at all.

⚠ Warning!

Never run the chainsaw above idle speed for more than 3 seconds when the chain brake is engaged or the chain is pinched or otherwise caught in the cut. Clutch slippage can cause excessive heat, leading to severe damage of the motor housing, clutch and oiler component and may interfere with the operation of the chain brake. If clutch slippage in excess of 3 seconds has occurred, allow the motor housing to cool before proceeding and check the operation of your chain brake as described in the chapter entitled "Chain Brake". Also make sure that the chain is not turning at idle speed (see above "Important Adjustments").

Low kickback saw chain and reduced kickback bars

STIHL offers a variety of bars and chains. STIHL reduced kickback bars and low kickback chains are designed to

reduce the risk of kickback injury. Other chains are designed to obtain higher cutting efficiency or sharpening ease but may result in higher kickback tendency.

STIHL has developed a color codesystem to help you identify the STIHL reduced kickback bars and low kickback chains. Cutting attachments with green warning decals or green labels on the packaging are designed to reduce the risk of kickback injury. The matching of green decaled powerheads under 3.8 cubic inch (62 cm ^3 ) displacement with green labeled bars and green labeled chains gives compliance with the computed kickback angle requirements of ANSI B 175.1-2000 when the products are in their original condition. Products with yellow decals or labels are for users with extraordinary cutting needs and experience and specialized training for dealing with kickback.

STIHL recommends the use of its green labeled reduced kickback bars, green labeled low kickback chains and a STIHL Quickstop chain brake for both experienced and inexperienced chainsaw users. Please ask your STIHL dealer to properly match your powerhead with the appropriate bar/chain combinations to reduce the risk of kickback injury. Green labeled bars and chains are recommended for all powerheads. See your "STIHL Bar and Chain Information" leaflet for details.

Warning!

Use of other, non-listed bar/chain combinations may increase kickback forces and increase the risk of kickback injury. New bar/chain combinations may be developed after publication of this literature, which will, in combination with certain powerheads, comply with § 5.11 of ANSI B 175.1-2000. Check with your STIHL dealer for such combinations.

Warning!

Reduced kickback bars and low kickback chains do not prevent kickback, but they are designed to reduce the risk of kickback injury. They are available from your STIHL dealer.

Warning!

Even if your saw is equipped with a Quickstop, a reduced kickback bar and/or low kickback chain, this does not eliminate the risk of injury by kickback. Therefore, always observe all safety precautions to avoid kickback situations.

Low kickback chain

Some types of saw chain have specially designed components to reduce the force of nose contact kickback. STIHL has developed low kickback chain for your powerhead.

"Low kickback saw chain" is a chain which has met the kickback performance requirements of § 5.11.2.4 of ANSI B 175.1-2000 (Safety Requirements for Gasoline-Powered ChainSaws) when tested in its original condition on a selected representative sample of chainsaws below 3.8 cubic inch (62 cm ^3 ) displacement specified in ANSI B 175.1-2000.

⚠ Warning!

There are potential powerhead and bar combinations with which low kickback saw chains can be used which have not been specifically certified to comply with the 45° computer derived kickback angle of § 5.11 of ANSI B 175.1-2000. Some low kickback chains have not been tested with all powerhead and bar combinations.

⚠ Warning!

A dull or improperly sharpened chain may reduce or negate the effects of the design features intended to reduce

kickback energy. Improper lowering or sharpening of the depth gauges or shaping of the cutters may increase the chance and the potential energy of a kickback. Always cut with a properly sharpened chain.

Reduced kickback bar

STIHL green labeled reduced kickback bars are designed to reduce the risk of kickback injury when used with STIHL green labeled low kickback chains.

Warning!

When used with other, more aggressive chains, these bars may be less effective in reducing kickback, and may result in higher kickback forces.

Bow Guides

⚠ Warning!

Do not mount a bow guide on any STIHL chainsaw. Any chainsaw equipped with a bowguide is potentially very dangerous. The risk of kickback is increased with a bow guide because of the increased kickback contact area. Low kickback chain will not significantly reduce the risk of kickback injury when used on a bow guide.

To avoid kickback

The best protection from personal injury that may result from kickback is to avoid kickback situations:

1. Hold the chainsaw firmly with both hands and maintain a secure grip.
2. Be aware of the location of the guide bar nose at all times.
3. Never let the nose of the guide bar contact any object. Do not cut limbs with the nose of the guide bar. Be especially careful when cutting small, tough limbs, small size brush and saplings which may easily catch the chain.
   4 Don't overreach.
4. Don't cut above shoulder height.
5. Begin cutting and continue at full throttle.
6. Cut only one log at a time.
7. Use extreme caution when reentering a previous cut.
8. Do not attempt to plunge cut if you are not experienced with these cutting techniques.
9. Be alert for shifting of the log or other forces that may cause the cut to close and pinch the chain.
10. Maintain saw chain properly. Cut with a correctly sharpened, properly tensioned chain at all times.
11. Stand to the side of the cutting path of the chainsaw.

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A = Pull-in:

Pull-in occurs when the chain on the bottom of the bar is suddenly stopped when it is pinched, caught or encounters a foreign object in the wood. The reaction of the chain pulls the saw forward and may cause the operator to lose control.

Pull-in frequently occurs when the bumper spike of the saw is not held securely against the tree or limb and when the chain is not rotating at full speed before it contacts the wood.

⚠ Warning!

Use extreme caution when cutting small size brush and saplings which may easily catch the chain and pull you off balance.

To avoid pull-in

1. Always start a cut with the chain rotating at full speed and the bumper spike in contact with the wood.
2. Pull-in may also be prevented by using wedges to open the kerf or cut.

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B = Pushback:

Pushback occurs when the chain on the top of the bar is suddenly stopped when it is pinched, caught or encounters a foreign object in the wood. The reaction of the chain drives the saw straight back toward the operator and may cause loss of saw control. Pushback frequently occurs when the top of the bar is used for cutting.

To avoid pushback

1. Be alert to forces or situations that may cause material to pinch the top of the chain.
2. Do not cut more than one log at a time.
3. Do not twist the saw when withdrawing the bar from a plunge cut or underbuck cut because the chain can pinch.

Cutting Techniques

Felling

Felling is cutting down a tree.

Before felling a tree, consider carefully all conditions which may affect the direction of fall, including:

The intended direction of the fall.

The natural lean of the tree.

Any unusually heavy limb structure.

Surrounding trees and obstacles.

The wind direction and speed.

Warning!

Always observe the general condition of the tree. Inexperienced users should never attempt to cut trees which are decayed or rotted inside or which are leaning or otherwise under tension. There is an increased risk that such trees could snap or split while being cut and cause serious or fatal injury to the operator or bystanders. Also look for broken or dead branches which could vibrate loose and fall on the operator. When felling on a slope, the operator should stand on the uphill side if possible.

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Felling Instructions:

When felling, maintain a distance of at least 21/2 tree lengths from the nearest person.

When felling in the vicinity of roads, railways and power lines, etc., take extra precautions. Inform the police, utility company or railway authority before beginning to cut.

Warning!

The noise of your engine may drown any warning call.

Warning!

There are a number of factors that may affect and change the intended direction of fall, e.g. wind, lean of tree, sloping ground, one-sided limb structure, wood structure, decay, snow load, etc. To reduce the risk of severe or fatal injury to yourself or others, look for these conditions prior to beginning the cut, and be alert for a change in direction while the tree is falling.

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Escape path

First clear the tree base and work area from interfering limbs and brush and clean its lower portion with an ax.

Then, establish two paths of escape (B) and remove all obstacles. These paths should be generally opposite to the planned direction of the fall of the tree (A) and about at a 45^ angle. Place all tools and equipment a safe distance away from the tree, but not on the escape paths.

Simple line drawing of a tree with a small structure and grass at the base (no text or symbols)

Buttress roots

If the tree has large buttress roots, cut into the largest buttress vertically first (horizontally next) and remove the resulting piece.

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Gunning sight

When making the felling notch, use the gunning sight on the shroud and housing to check the required direction of fall:

- Position the saw so that the gunning sight points exactly in the direction you want the tree to fall.

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Conventional cut

A = felling notch - determines the direction of the fall

For a conventional cut:

●Properly place felling notch perpendicular to the line of fall, close to the ground
●Cut down at app. 45-degree angle to a depth of about 1/5 to 1/4 of the trunk diameter
●Make second cut horizontal
- Remove resulting 45-degree piece

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Open-face technique

A = felling notch - determines the direction of the fall

For an open-face cut:

●Properly place felling notch perpendicular to the line of fall, close to the ground
●Cut down at app. 50-degree angle to a depth of app.1/5 to 1/4 of the trunk diameter
●Make second cut from below at app. 40 degree angle
- Remove resulting 90-degree piece

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Making sapwood cuts

●For medium sized or larger trees make cuts at both sides of the trunk,
●at same height as subsequent felling cut.
●Cut to no more than width of guide bar.
This is especially important in softwood in summer - it helps prevent sapwood splintering when the tree falls.

B 001BA044 KN

B = Felling cut

Conventional and open-face technique:

●Begin 1 to 2 inches (2,5 to 5 cm) higher than centre of felling notch
●Cut horizontally towards the felling notch
●Leave approx.1/10 of diameter uncut. This is the hinge
●Do not cut through the hinge - you could lose control of the direction of the fall

Drive wedges into the felling cut where necessary to control the fall.

Warning!

If the tip of the bar contacts a wedge, it may cause kickback. Wedges should be of wood or plastic - never steel, which can damage the chain.

C C 001BA045 KN

C = Hinge

●Helps control the falling tree
●Do not cut through the hinge -you could lose control of the direction of the fall

Warning!

In order to reduce the risk of personal injury, never stand directly behind the tree when it is about to fall, since part of the trunk may split and come back towards the operator (barber-chairing), or the tree may jump backwards off the stump. Always keep to the side of the falling tree. When the tree starts to fall, withdraw the bar, shut off the engine and walk away on the preplanned escape path. Watch out for falling limbs.

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Warning!

Be extremely careful with partially fallen trees which are poorly supported. When the tree hangs or for some other reason does not fall completely, set the saw aside and pull the tree down with a cable winch, block and tackle or tractor. If you try to cut it down with your saw, you may be injured.

Felling cut for small diameter trees: simple fan cut

Engage the bumper spikes of the chainsaw directly behind the location of the intended hinge and pivot the saw around this point only as far as the hinge. The bumper spike rolls against the trunk.

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Felling cut for large diameter trees:

Warning!

Felling a tree that has a diameter greater than the length of the guide bar requires use of either the sectioning felling cut or plunge-cut method. These methods are extremely dangerous because they involve the use of the nose of the guide bar and can result in kickback. 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 toward the hinge. Then, using the bumper spike as a pivot, reposition the saw for the next cut.

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Avoid repositioning the saw more than necessary. When repositioning for the next cut, keep the guide bar fully engaged in the kerf to keep the felling cut straight. If the saw begins to pinch, insert a wedge to open the cut. On the last cut, do not cut the hinge.

Plunge-cut method

Timber having a diameter more than twice the length of the guide bar requires the use of the plunge-cut method before making the felling cut.

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First, cut a large, wide felling notch. Make a plunge cut in the centre of the notch.

The plunge cut is made with the guide bar nose. Begin the plunge cut by applying the lower portion of the guide bar nose to the tree at an angle. Cut until the depth of the kerf is about the same as the width of the guide bar. Next, align the saw in the direction in which the recess is to be cut.

With the saw at full throttle, insert the guide bar in the trunk.

Enlarge the plunge cut as shown in the illustration.

Warning!

There is an extreme danger of kickback at this point. Extra caution must be taken to maintain control of the saw. To make the felling cut, follow the sectioning method described previously.

If you are inexperienced with a chainsaw, plunge-cutting should not be attempted. Seek the help of a professional.

Limbing

Limbing is removing the branches from a fallen tree.

Warning!

There is an extreme danger of kickback during the limbing operation. Do not work with the nose of the bar. Be extremely cautious and avoid contacting the log or other limbs with the nose of the guide bar.

Do not stand on a log while limbing it - you may slip or the log may roll.

Start limbing by leaving the lower limbs to support the log off the ground. When underbucking freely hanging limbs, a pinch may result or the limb may fall, causing loss of control. If a pinch occurs, stop the engine and remove the saw, by lifting the limb.

Warning!

Be extremely cautious when cutting limbs or logs under tension (spring poles). The limbs or logs could spring back toward the operator and cause loss of control of the saw and severe or fatal injury to the operator.

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Bucking

Bucking is cutting a log into sections.

Warning!

1. When bucking, do not stand on the log. Make sure the log will not roll downhill. If on a slope, stand on the uphill side of the log. Watch out for rolling logs.

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1. Cut only one log at a time.
2. Shattered wood should be cut very carefully. Sharp slivers of wood may be caught and flung in the direction of the operator of the saw.
3. When cutting small logs, place log through "V" - shaped supports on top of a sawhorse. Never permit another person to hold the log. Never hold the log with your leg or foot.

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1. Logs under strain: Risk of pinching! Always start relieving cut (1) at compression side (A). Then make bucking cut (2) at tension side (B). If the saw pinches, stop the engine and remove it from the log.
2. Only properly trained professionals should work in an area where the logs, limbs and roots are tangled. Working in blow down areas is extremely hazardous.
3. Drag the logs into a clear area before cutting. Pull out exposed and cleared logs first.

MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND STORING

Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission control devices and systems may be performed by any nonroad engine repair establishment or individual. However if you claim warranty for a component which has not been serviced or maintained properly or if nonapproved replacement parts were used, STIHL may deny warranty.

Never operate a chainsaw that is damaged, improperly adjusted or not completely or securely assembled. Follow the maintenance and repair instructions in the appropriate section of your Owner's Manual, especially those in the chapters "Mounting the Bar and Chain", "Maintaining and Sharpening" and "Chain Brake".

Warning!

Use only STIHL replacement parts for maintenance and repair. Use of parts manufactured by others may cause serious or fatal injury.

Warning!

Always stop the engine and ensure that the chain is stopped before making any adjustments, maintenance or repair work,

changing the saw chain or cleaning the saw. Do not attempt any maintenance or repair work not described in your Owner's Manual. Have such work performed at your STIHL service shop only.

⚠ Warning!

Never test the ignition system with ignition wire terminal removed from sparkplug or with unseated spark plug, since uncontained sparking may cause a fire.

Warning!

To reduce the risk of fire and burn injury, use only spark plugs authorized by STIHL. Always press spark plug boot snugly onto spark plug terminal of the proper size. (Note: If terminal has detachable SAE adapter nut, it must be attached.) A loose connection between spark plug terminal and ignition wire connector in the boot may create arcing that could ignite combustible fumes and cause a fire. Keep spark plug clean, and make sure ignition lead is in good condition.

⚠ Warning!

Do not operate your chainsaw if the muffler is damaged, missing or modified. An improperly maintained muffler will increase the risk of fire and hearing loss. Never touch a hot muffler or burn will

result. If your muffler was equipped with a spark-arresting screen to reduce the risk of fire (e.g. in the USA, Canada and Australia), never operate your saw if the screen is missing or damaged.

Remember that the risk of forest fires is greater in hot or dry weather.

Keep the chain, bar and sprocket clean; replace worn sprockets or chains. Keep the chain sharp.

You can spot a dull chain when easy-to-cut wood becomes hard to cut and burn marks appear on the wood.

Keep the chain at proper tension.

Tighten all nuts, bolts and screws except the carburetor adjustment screws after each use.

⚠ Warning!

In order for the chain brake on your STIHL chainsaw to properly perform its function of reducing the risk of kickback and other injuries, it must be properly maintained. Like an automobile brake, a chainsaw chain brake incurs wear each time it is engaged.

The amount of wear will vary depending upon usage, conditions under which the saw is used and other factors. Excessive wear will reduce the effectiveness of the chain brake and can render it inoperable.

For the proper and effective operation of the chain brake the brake band and clutch drum must be kept free of dirt, grease and other foreign matter which may reduce friction of the band on the drum.

For these reasons, each STIHL chainsaw should be returned to trained personnel such as your STIHL servicing dealer for periodic inspection and servicing of the brake system according to the following schedule:

Heavy usage - every three months, Moderate usage - twice a year, Occasional usage - annually.

The chainsaw should also be returned immediately for maintenance whenever the brake system cannot be thoroughly cleaned or there is a change in its operating characteristics.

For any maintenance please refer to the maintenance chart and to the warranty statement near the end of this manual.

Additionally, the daily maintenance schedule for your chainsaw set forth in your STIHL Owner's Manual should be strictly followed.

Store chainsaw in a dry place and away from children. Before storing for longer than a few days, always empty the fuel tank (see chapter "Storing the Machine" in this manual).

Maintenance Chart

Please note that the following maintenance intervals apply for normal operating conditions only. If your daily working time is longer than normal or cutting conditions are difficult (very dusty work area, resin-rich wood, tropical wood etc.), shorten the specified intervals accordingly. If you only use the saw occasionally, extend the intervals accordingly.		before starting work	after finishing work or daily	after each refueling stop	weekly	monthly	every 12 months	if problem	if damaged	as required
Complete machine	Visual inspection (condition, leaks)	X		X
	Clean		X
Throttle trigger, trigger interlock, Master Control	Check operation X X
Chain brake	Check operation	X		X
	Check^1)2)									X
Pickup body/filter in fuel tank	Check					X
	Clean, replace filter element					X		X
	Replace pickup body						X		X	X
Fuel tank Clean						X
Chain oil tank Clean						X
Chain lubrication Check		X
Saw chain	Inspect, also check sharpness	X		X
	Check chain tension	X		X
	Sharpen									X
Guide bar	Check (wear, damage)	X
	Clean and turn over									X
	Deburr				X
	Replace								X	X
Chain sprocket Check					X
Air filter	Clean							X		X
	Replace								X
AV elements (rubber buffers, springs)	Inspect							X		X
	Replace^1)								X
Cooling inlets Clean			X
Cylinder fins Clean			X			X

1) STIHL dealer
2) see "Chain brake"

Please note that the following maintenance intervals apply for normal operating conditions only. If your daily working time is longer than normal or cutting conditions are difficult (very dusty work area, resin-rich wood, tropical wood etc.), shorten the specified intervals accordingly. If you only use the saw occasionally, extend the intervals accordingly.		before starting work	after finishing work or daily	after each refueling stop	weekly	monthly	every 12 months	if problem	if damaged	as required
Carburetor	Check idle adjustment – chain must not rotate	X		X
	Readjust idle									X
Spark plug Readjust electrode gap								X
All accessible screws and nuts (not adjusting screws) ^2)	Retighten									X
Spark arresting screen* in muffler	Inspect							X
	Clean or replace								X
Chain catcher	Check	X
	Replace								X

2) Firmly tighten cylinder base screws of professional saws (3.4 kW or more) after 10 to 20 hours of operation
* see "Guide to Using this Manual"

Main Parts of the Saw

1 Twist lock 8 14 15 9 1 3 4 2 6 5 7 10 12 8 11 13 9 208BA003 KN

2 Carburetor adjusting screws
3 Fuel pump (easy start*)
4 Decompression valve*
5 Chain brake
6 Muffler
7 Chain sprocket
8 Chain sprocket cover
9 Chain catcher
10 Chain tensioner (side)
11 Chain tensioner (front)
12 Guide bar
13 Oilomatic saw chain
14 Adjusting wheel of quick tensioner*
15 Handle of wingnut* (quick chain tensioner)

* see "Guide to Using this Manual"

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16 Oil filler cap
17 Bumper spike
18 Front hand guard
19 Front handle (handelbar)
20 Starter grip
21 Spark plug boot
22 Master Control lever
23 Fuel filler cap
24 Throttle trigger
25 Throttle trigger interlock
26 Rear handle
27 Rear hand guard

Serial number

Definitions

1 Twist Lock

Lock for carburetor box cover.

2 Carburetor Adjusting Screws

For fine tuning the carburetor.

3 F u e l P u m p

Fills carburetor with fuel to simplify starting.

4 Decompression Valve

Releases compression pressure to make starting easier.

5 Chain Brake

A device to stop the rotation of the chain if activated in a kickback situation by the operator's hand or by inertia.

6 Muffler

Reduces engine exhaust noise and directs the exhaust gases.

7 Chain Sprocket

The toothed wheel that drives the saw chain.

8 Chain Sprocket Cover

Covers the clutch and the sprocket.

9 Chain Catcher

Helps to reduce the risk of operator contact by a chain if it breaks or comes off the bar.

10 Chain Tensioner

Permits precise adjustment of chain tension.

11 Chain Tensioner

Permits precise adjustment of chain tension.

12 Guide Bar

Supports and guides the saw chain.

13 Oilomatic Saw Chain

A loop consisting of cutters, tie straps and drive links.

14 Adjusting Wheel

Permits precise adjustment of chain tension.

15 Handle of Wingnut

Must be released to allow chain to be tensioned with adjusting wheel.

16 Oil Filler Cap

For closing the oil tank.

17 Bumper Spike

Toothed stop for holding saw steady against wood.

18 Front Hand Guard

Provides protection against projecting branches and helps prevent left hand from touching the chain if it slips off the handlebar. It also serves as the lever for chain brake activation.

19 Front Handle (Handlebar)

Handlebar for the left hand at the front of the saw.

20 Starter Grip

The grip of the starter, for starting the engine.

21 Spark Plug Boot

Connects the spark plug with the ignition wire.

22 Master Control Lever

Lever for choke control, starting throttle, run and stop positions.

23 Fuel Filler Cap

For closing the fuel tank.

24 Throttle Trigger

Controls the speed of the engine.

25 Throttle Trigger Interlock

Must be depressed before the throttle trigger can be activated.

26 Rear Handle

The support handle for the right hand, located at the rear of the saw.

27 Rear Hand Guard

Gives added protection to operator's right hand.

Guide Bar Nose

The exposed end of the guide bar. (not illustrated, see chapter "Tensioning the Saw Chain")

Clutch

Couples engine to chain sprocket when engine is accelerated beyond idle speed (not illustrated).

Anti-Vibration System

The anti-vibration system includes a number of buffers designed to reduce the transmission of vibrations created by the engine and cutting attachment to the operator's hands (not illustrated).

English / USA

WARNING!

The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.

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