STIHL 018, 017 Owner's Manual

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STIHL 017 018

Instruction Manual Owner’s Manual

Assembling Safety Precautions Operating Instructions Maintenance

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 PMN (

on sprocket pitch or other available low kickback components.

⁄8 Picco) or PM 1 (3⁄8 Picco) chain depending

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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 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 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

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 onehanded 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.

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Contents

Main Parts of the Saw 2 Definitions 3 Safety Precautions 4

- The Operator 4

- The Saw 6

- The Use of the Saw 6

- Maintenance, Repair and Storing 21 Mounting the Bar and Chain: 25

- Models with Quick Chain Tensioner* 26 Tensioning the Saw Chain 28 Checking Chain Tension 29 Fuel Mix 29 Fueling 30 Chain Lubricant 31 Filling Chain Oil Tank 31 Checking Chain Lubrication 31 Chain Brake 32 Information Before You Start 31 Starting 33 During Break-in Period 37

* Special equipment

Printed on chlorine-free paper

During Operation 37 After Finishing Work 37 Cleaning Air Filter 38 Taking Care of Guide Bar 38 Motormanagement 39 Adjusting Carburetor 39 Spark Arresting Screen in Muffler 40 Checking Spark Plug 41 Starter Rope 41 Checking and Replacing Chain Sprocket 42 Storing the Machine 42 Maintaining and Sharpening Saw Chain 43 Maintenance Chart 46 Specifications 47 Ordering Spare Parts 48 Stihl Incorporated Limited Warranty Federal and California Emission Control Systems Utility Engines 49

This manual contains operating and safety instructions for all STIHL 017, 018 series chainsaws. Pay special attention to the safety precautions outlined on the inside cover and on pages 4 to 24. Allow only persons who understand this Manual to operate your chainsaw. To receive maximum performance and satisfaction from your STIHL chainsaw, 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 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.

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 differ from those described in this Manual, please contact your STIHL dealer for information and assistance.

2000 Andreas Stihl AG & Co., Waiblingen

0458 143 3021. M5 . C0. PM. Printed in USA

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Main Parts of the Saw

1 = Twist lock 2 = Spark plug boot 3 = Decompression valve * 4 = Chain brake 5 = Chain sprocket 6 = Chain sprocket cover

7 = Chain catcher 8 = Chain tensioner 9 = Adjusting wheel of quick tensioner * 10 = Bumper spike 11 = Guide bar 12 = Oilomatic saw chain

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13 = Oil filler cap 14 = Muffler 15 = Front hand guard 16 = Front handle (handlebar)

17 = Starter grip 18 = Fuel filler cap 19 = Master Control lever 20 = Throttle trigger 21 = Throttle trigger interlock 22 = Rear handle 23 = Rear hand guard

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* Special accessory

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Definitions

1. Carburetor Box Cover Twist Lock

Lock for carburetor box cover.

2. Spark Plug Boot

Connects the spark plug with the ignition wire.

3. Decompression Valve

Releases compression pressure to make starting easier.

4. 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.

5. Chain Sprocket

The toothed wheel that drives the saw chain.

6. Chain Sprocket Cover

Covers the clutch and the sprocket.

7. Chain Catcher

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

8. Chain Tensioner

Permits precise adjustment of chain tension.

9. Adjusting Wheel

Permits precise adjustment of chain tension.

10. Bumper Spike

Toothed stop for holding saw steady against wood.

11. Guide Bar

Supports and guides the saw chain.

12. Oilomatic Saw Chain

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

13. Oil Filler Cap

For closing the oil tank.

14. Muffler

Reduces engine exhaust noise and directs the exhaust gases.

15. Front Hand Guard

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

16. Front Handle

Handle bar for the left hand at front of saw.

17. Starter Grip

The grip of the starter, for starting the engine.

18. Fuel Filler Cap

For closing the fuel tank.

19. Master Control Lever

Lever for choke control, starting throttle, run and stop switch position.

20. Throttle Trigger

Controls the speed of the engine.

21. Throttle Trigger Interlock

Must be depressed before the throttle trigger can be activated.

22. Rear Handle

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

23. 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).

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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 instructions 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 ax 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 judgment.

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

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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.

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.

Heavyduty, 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.

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 your national standard.

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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 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.

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 useable with the STIHL powerhead, their use may, in fact, be 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.

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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 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 tighten the chain while the engine is running!

Fueling

Your STIHL chainsaw uses an oil-gasoline 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 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 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.

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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.

Starting

The chain brake must be engaged when starting the saw.

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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 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.

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.

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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 chainbrake 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.

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 oli 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

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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 chainsaw 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.

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!

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

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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, 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 helpyou avoid loss of control.

The most common reactive forces are – kickback, – pushback, – pull-in.

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 when 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.

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It may also occur during limbing. 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 175.1-1991 chainsaw kickback standard

Section 5.12 of ANSI standard B 175.1– 1991, sets certain performance and design criteria related to chainsaw 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’’. See the section on "Low kickback saw chain and reduced kickback bars"

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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.

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 Centre! 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.

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

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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.

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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 occured, 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 code system 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 displacement with green labeled bars and green labeled chains gives compliance with the computed kickback angle requirements of ANSI B

175.1-1991 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 inexperienced chainsaw users.

Please ask your STlHL 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 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.

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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 § 5.12.2.4 of ANSI B 175.1-1991 (Safety Requirements for Gasoline-Powered ChainSaws) when tested on a selected representative sample of chainsaws below

3.8 cubic inch displacement specified in ANSI B 175.1-1991.

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.

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 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.

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.

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 reentering

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 chainsaw.

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Cutting Techniques

Felling

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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.

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 2

/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 during fall.

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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.

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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

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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 Iine 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

••••

Open-face technique

A = felling notch - determines the

direction of the fall

For an open-face cut:

Properly place felling notch

••••

perpendicular to the Iine of falI, 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 soft wood in summer - it helps prevent sapwood splintering when the tree falls.

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B = Felling cut

Conventional and open-face technique:

Begin 1 to 2 inches higher than

••••

center of felling notch Cut horizontalIy 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.

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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 center 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 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.

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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.

Bucking

Bucking is cutting a log into sections.

Warnings!

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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2. Cut only one log at a time.

3. 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.

4. 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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5. 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.

6. Only properly trained professionals should work in an area where the logs, limbs and roots are tangled. Working in blowdown areas is extremely hazardous.

7. 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

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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,

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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 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 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-tocut 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).

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Mounting the Bar and Chain

Models with Front Chain Tensioner

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. In addition, the drive link gauge must match the guide bar groove width.

Unscrew nuts and take off cover.

••••

Turn tensioning screw (1) counter-

••••

clockwise until the tensioning nut (2) butts against left end of housing slot.

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••••

Wear work gloves to protect hands Fit the chain - start at the bar nose -

disengage the chain brake: Pull hand guard (3) toward the front handle.

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••••

Fit the guide bar over the studs (4) so that the chain cutting edges on the top of the bar point toward the bar nose. Engage the peg of the tensioner slide in locating hole (5) - place the chain over sprocket (6) at the same time. Now turn tensioning screw (7) 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. Refit the sprocket cover - and screw on the nuts only fingertight. Now refer to chapter “Tensioning the Saw Chain”.

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Mounting the Bar and Chain

Models with Quick Chain Tensioner

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. In addition, the drive link gauge must match the guide bar groove width.

Pull out the hinged handle (1) of the

••••

wingnut so that it snaps into position. Turn the wingnut (2) counterclock-

••••

wise until it hangs loose in the chain sprocket cover (3). Remove the sprocket cover.

••••

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••••

Remove the tensioning gear (4) and turn it over.

Take out the screw (5).

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Position the tensioning gear (6)

••••

against the guide bar (7).

Fit and tighten down the screw (8).

••••

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Wear work gloves to protect hands.

••••

Fit the chain - start at the bar nose -

••••

pay attention to position of tensioning gear and the cutting edges.

Turn tensioning gear (9) clockwise

••••

up to the stop.

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Disengage the chain brake:

••••

Pull hand guard (10) toward the front handle. Turn the guide bar so that the

••••

tensioning gear is facing you.

Fit the chain over the

••••

sprocket (11) and slip the guide bar over the stud (12) - the head of the rear collar stud must locate in the slot.

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••••

Make sure the drive link tangs engage the bar groove (see arrow) and then rotate tensioning gear counterclockwise up to the stop.

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Tensioning the Saw Chain

Models with Front Chain Tensioner

Tensioning the Saw Chain

Models with Quick Chain Tensioner

Place sprocket cover in position -

••••

engage guide lugs in recesses in engine housing and check that the teeth of the adjusting wheel and tensioning gear mesh.

If necessary, turn the adjusting wheel (13) slightly until the sprocket cover can be pushed flush against the engine housing. Pull out the hinged handle (14) of

••••

the wingnut so that it snaps into position. Engage wingnut and tighten it down

••••

moderately. Now refer to chapter

••••

“Tensioning the Saw Chain”

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Retensioning during cutting work:

Turn off the engine

••••

Slacken the nuts.

••••

Hold the bar nose up -

••••

use screwdriver to turn the

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tensioning screw (1) clockwise until chain fits snugly against the underside of the bar. Tighten down the nuts firmly.

A new chain has to be retensioned more often than one that has been in use for some time Check chain tension frequently see section “During Operation”.

Now refer to chapter

••••

“Checking Chain Tension”

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Retensioning during cutting work:

Turn off the engine

••••

Pull out the handle of the wingnut

••••

Slacken off the wingnut. Turn adjusting wheel (1) clockwise

••••

up to the stop. Tighten firmly down the wingnut (2)

••••

by hand. Fold down the handle of the

••••

wingnut. Check chain tension.

••••

A new chain has to be retensioned more often than one that has been in use for some time Check chain tension frequently see section “During Operation”.

Now refer to chapter

••••

“Checking Chain Tension”

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Checking Chain Tension

All Versions

Fuel Mix

Turn off the engine.

••••

Wear work gloves.

••••

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, retension the chain.

••••

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

Check chain tension frequently see section “During Operation”.

This engine is certified to operate on unleaded gasoline and oil 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.

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Use regular branded unleaded gasoline with a minimum octane rating 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 rating may result in preignition (causing “pinging”) which is accompanied by an increase in engine temperature. This, in turn, increases the risk of 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 branded fuels!

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 (see “Safety Precautions”).

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 3 months of storage. Store in approved safety fuel-canisters only. When mixing, pour oil into the canister first, and then add gasoline.

Gaso- Oil (STIHL 50:1 or line equivalent branded TC oils)

US gal. US fl.oz

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

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1 2.6 2 1/2 6.4

512.8

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

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Fueling

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Before fueling, clean the fuel 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.

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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.

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Chain Lubricant

For automatic and reliable lubrication of the chain and guide bar:

Use only a quality, environmentally compatible chain and bar lubricant. STIHL chain lubricant with non-fling additive or the rapidly biodegradable STIHL Bioplus is recommended.

Important: Biological chain oil must be

resistant to aging (e.g. STIHL Bioplus) since it will otherwise quickly turn to resin. This results in hard deposits that are difficult to remove, especially in the area of the chain drive, clutch and chain. It may even cause the oil pump to seize.

The service life of the chain and guide bar depends on the quality of the lubricant. It is therefore essential to use only a specially formulated chain lubricant.

If special chain lubricant is not available, you may - in an emergency - use an HD single grade or multigrade engine oil with a viscosity that suits the prevailing outside temperature.

Warning!

Medical studies have shown that renewed contact with waste oil can cause skin cancer. Avoid direct contact with waste oil. If waste oil does get on your skin, wash with soap and water. Do not use waste oil for any purpose, and dispose of it only at authorized disposal locations.

Filling Chain Oil Tank

Thoroughly clean the oil filler cap

••••

and the area around it to ensure that no dirt falls into the tank.

Refill the chain oil tank every time

••••

you refuel.

There must still be a small amount of oil in the oil tank when the fuel tank is empty. If the oil tank is still partly full, the reason may be a problem in the oil supply system: Check chain lubrication, clean the oil passages, contact your STIHL dealer for assistance if necessary.

Checking Chain Lubrication

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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 is run 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”.

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Chain Brake

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 also 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).

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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 Occasional users: every 12 months

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Information Before You Start

- don’t start yet -

STOP

The four positions of the Master Control lever

To start the engine, move the lever to the “cold start” position l (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.

2 1

As soon as engine begins to fire, move the Master Control lever to “Warm Start” position n (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 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

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throttle trigger.

- do not use force -

In the “warm start” position, continue cranking after 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 “STOP” position $ b (4): The stop contact should engage the contact spring this cuts off the ignition system.

Starting

Only machines with easy start system:

Press in the button to open the

••••

decompression valve.

The valve closes automatically as soon as the engine begins to fire.

For this reason the button should

••••

be pressed in before each starting attempt.

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STOP

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All versions

Observe safety precautions -

••••

see section “Safety Precautions”. Push hand guard forward (1): The chain is now locked. Press down the interlock lever (2)

••••

and squeeze the throttle trigger at the same time and set the Master Control lever to:

For cold start l

For warm start n

(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 left hand on the front handle your thumb should be under the handle. Put your right foot into the rear

••••

handle and press down.

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Alternative method of starting: Hold the rear handle tightly

••••

between your legs, just above the knees. Grip the front handle firmly with

••••

your left hand your thumb should be under the handle.

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STOP

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Pull the starter grip slowly with your

••••

right hand until you feel it engage then give the grip a brisk strong pull and push down the front 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 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.

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When engine begins to fire: Move Master Control lever (3)

••••

to n 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 (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).

143BA021 KN

Pull the hand guard back toward

••••

the front handle: = The chain brake is now disengaged your saw is ready for operation.

Always disengage chain brake before accelerating engine and before starting cutting work. High revs with the chain brake engaged (chain locked) will quickly damage the powerhead 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 b

••••

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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:

If you did not move the Master Control lever to the “warm start” position n quickly enough after the engine began to fire, the combustion chamber is flooded.

Press down the interlock lever and

••••

set the Master Control lever to “cold start” Turn the twist lock above the rear

••••

handle 90° counterclockwise and lift off the shroud vertically.

Pull off the spark plug boot.

••••

Unscrew and dry off the spark plug.

••••

Set the Master Control lever to b

••••

Crank the engine several times with

••••

the starter to clear the combustion chamber. Refit the spark plug and connect

••••

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the spark plug boot reassemble all other parts Set Master Control lever to

••••

“warm start” even if engine is cold. Now start the engine.

••••

Fuel tank run until dry and then refueled

Pull starter rope several times

••••

until fuel line is primed.

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During Operation After Finishing WorkDuring 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.

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).

Check chain tension frequently.

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

Cold chain:

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 chapter “Tensioning the Saw Chain”.

Chain at operating temperature:

The chain stretches and begins to sag. The drive links on the underside of the bar must not come out of the bar groove

- the chain may otherwise jump off the

bar. Retension the chain see chapter “Tensioning the Saw Chain”.

Always slacken off the chain again after finishing work. The chain contracts as it cools down. If it is not slackened off, it may damage the crankshaft and bearings.

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.

••••

After a 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 the flow of cooling air. This helps protect engine-mounted components (ignition, carburetor) from thermal overload.

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Cleaning Air Filter

Taking Care of Guide Bar

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143BA055 KN

Dirty air filters reduce engine power, increase fuel consumption and make starting more difficult.

Clean the air filter when there is a noticeable loss of engine power.

Press down the interlock lever and

••••

set Master Control lever to “Cold Start” l Turn the twist lock above the rear

••••

handle 90° counterclockwise Lift off the shroud vertically.

••••

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Lift filter off vertically.

••••

Wash filter element in a clean,

••••

non-flammable cleaning solution (e.g. warm soapy water) and then dry.

Always replace a damaged filter element.

Reinstall the filter.

••••

Turn the bar over -

••••

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

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

Measure groove depth -

••••

with scale on filing gauge*or in area used most for cutting on Rollomatic bars -

Chain Chain Minimum type pitch groove depth

Picco-Mini 3/8" 5.0 mm (0.20")

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 rails.

* Special accessory

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Adjusting Carburetor

with two adjusting screws

LLA

Motor Management

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

The carburetor does not have a high speed adjusting screw (H screw) but is designed to provide an optimum fuel-air mixture under all operating conditions.

The maximum engine speed specified for machines with a conventional carburetor does not apply to this version.

No provision is made for adjustment of maximum engine speed. On these machines it is only possible to correct the idling speed within narrow limits.

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.

••••

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.

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Erratic idling behaviour, poor acceleration (even though ’L’ screw in one turn open)

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

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.

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Adjusting Carburetor

with one adjusting screw

Carefully screw down the idle speed screw (LD) counterclockwise (left-hand thread) until it is firmly seated. Then back off the screw two full turns clockwise (standard setting LD = 2)

Start and warm up the engine.

••••

Use idle speed screw (LD) to adjust

••••

idle speed correctly: chain must not rotate

Engine idle speed is too low:

Turn the idle speed screw (LD)

••••

clockwise until chain begins to run -

143BA048 KN

then back off the screw half a turn.

Spark Arresting Screen in Muffler

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The carburetor is set at the factory to provide an optimum fuel-air mixture under all operating conditions.

Adjusting idle speed

Check air filter and fit a new one if

••••

necessary. Check spark arresting screen and

••••

clean or replace as necessary.

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Chain runs when engine is idling:

Turn the idle speed screw (LD)

••••

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

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

Take out the screws (1) and remove the shroud (2). Remove the spark arresting screen (3) from the muffler (4).

Clean spark arresting screen if

••••

necessary. If screen is damaged or coked up,

••••

fit a new one. Refit the spark arresting screen,

••••

place the shroud in position and secure with the screws.

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Checking Spark Plug Starter Rope

The starter rope is subject to normal wear and tear. To prolong its service life, please observe the following points:

Do not pull out the rope more than

••••

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 chapter “Starting”: 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 problems 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.

000BA039 KN

Fit a new spark plug after

••••

approx. 100 operating hours or earlier if the electrodes are badly eroded.

!Warning!

To reduce the risk of fire and burn injury, use only spark plugs authorized by STIHL (see “Specifications”). 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.

000BA036 TR

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. Do not hold it sideways so that it rubs against the guide bush.

Always replace a damaged starter rope in good time or have it replaced by your STIHL dealer.

Replacing Starter Rope/Rewind Spring

Remove the shroud.

••••

Unscrew the oil tank filler cap and

••••

drain the tank. Unscrew the fuel tank filler cap and

••••

drain the tank. Always keep chain oil and fuel mix

••••

in approved safety-type canisters. Remove the screws from the fan

••••

housing and hand guard. Lift away the fan housing.

••••

Tension the starter rope or rewind

••••

spring or replace as necessary.

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Checking and Replacing Chain Sprocket

Replace the chain sprocket after using two Oilomatic chains

- or even sooner if the wear marks on the sprocket are deeper than approx.

0.5 mm ( 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.

/64") since this would reduce

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Before removing chain sprocket

Remove chain sprocket cover, chain and guide bar. Disengage the chain brake: Pull hand guard toward front handle.

Use a screwdriver to remove the

••••

E-clip. Pull washer, spur sprocket and

••••

needle cage off the crankshaft. Clean the crankshaft stub and needle cage, and lubricate with STIHL grease (tube 0781 120

1111).

Reassemble with new spur

••••

sprocket After fitting the clutch drum, rotate it about one half turn to engage oil pump drive. Refit washer and E-clip on the crankshaft.

Storing the Machine

For periods of about 3 months or longer:

Drain and clean the fuel tank in a

••••

well ventilated area. 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 a biological chain and

••••

bar lubricant, e.g. STIHL Bioplus, completely fill the chain oil tank. Store the machine in a dry and high

••••

or locked location - out of the reach of children and other unauthorized persons.

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

* Special accessory

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Maintaining and Sharpening Saw Chain

Correctly sharpened chain

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

3/8

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.

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 - see table at the end of this chapter.

You must observe certain angles when resharpening the chain cutters

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A = Filing angle B = Side plate angle

Chain type Angle (°)

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.

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689BA025 KN

90°

••••

689BA018 KN

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.

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.

90°

85°

For checking angles

STlHL 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.

80°

70°

60°

35°

30°

0°

10°

File correctly

••••

689BA022 KN

••••

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 backstroke. 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.

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.

* Special accessory

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Chain Depth gauge pitch 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)

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3/8 (9.32) 0.65 (0.026)

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:

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

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.

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

Before long out-of-service period Clean the chain with a brush and immerse it in an oil bath.

filing gauge.

Sharpening tools

Chain pitch Round file Ø Round file File holder Filing gauge Flat file Sharpening kit* Inch (mm) mm (Inch) Part No. Part No. Part No. Part No. Part No.

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

689BA024 KN

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

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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.

Complete machine

Throttle trigger, interlock lever, Master Control, depending on model

Chain brake

Filter in fuel tank

Fuel tank Clean Chain oil tank Clean Chain lubrication Check

Saw chain

Guide bar

Chain sprocket Check

Air filter

Cooling inlets Clean Cylinder fins Clean

Carburetor

Spark plug Readjust electrode gap All accessible screws and nuts

(not adjusting screws) Rubber vibration buffers Have replaced by STIHL dealer

Spark arresting screen in muffler

Chain catcher

Visual inspection (condition, leaks) Clean

Check operation

Check operation Have cleaned by STIHL dealer Check Clean, replace filter element

Inspect, also check sharpness Check chain tension Sharpen Check (wear, damage) Clean and turn over Deburr Replace

Clean Replace

Check idle adjustment – chain must not turn Readjust idle

Retighten

Inspect Clean or replace Check Replace

before

starting work

after finishing

work or daily

after each

refueling stop

weekly

monthly

if problem

if damaged

as required

see page:

xx xx 32

x32

x30

x x30 x

x31 xx xx 26

x43

x38

xx x

x42

xx38

x x 39/40

x41

xx 40

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Specifications

Engine

STIHL single cylinder two-stroke engine

017

Displacement: 30.1 cm Bore: 37 mm (1.46 in) Stroke: 28 mm (1.10 in)

018

Displacement: 31.8 cm3 (1.91 cu. in) Bore: 38 mm (1.50 in) Stroke: 28 mm (1.10 in)

Ignition System

Electronic magneto ignition Spark plug (suppressed): BOSCH WSR 6 F NGK BPMR 7 A or Champion RCJ 6 Y

Heat range 200 Electrode gap 0.5 mm (0.02 in) Spark plug thread M 14x1.25,

9.5 mm (0.37 in) long

(1.89 cu. in)

Fuel/Oil System

Carburetor: All position diaphragm carburetor with integral fuel pump Air filter: Felt mat Fuel tank capacity:

0.25 l (0.53 US pt) Fuel mix: See chapter “Fuel Mix” Chain lubrication: Fully automatic speed-controlled rotary piston oil pump. Oil tank capacity:

0.15 l (0.32 US pt)

Weight

without bar and chain

017: 3.9 kg (8.60 lbs) 018: 3.9 kg (8.60 lbs)

Cutting Attachment

Recommended cutting attachments for compliance with § 5.12 of ANSI Standard B 175.1-1991 (see page 12 of this Manual):

STIHL reduced kickback bar (with green label) for 3/8" Picco pitch:

- Picco Micro Mini gauge (1.1 mm)

- Picco Micro gauge (1.3 mm) Rollomatic with sprocket nose 30 or 35 cm (12 or 14 in) STIHL low kickback chain* (with green label) for 3/8" Picco pitch:

9.32 mm (3/8") Picco Micro Mini (61PMN)

9.32 mm (3/8") Picco-Micro1 (63 PM1) Chain sprocket: 6- tooth for 3/8" Picco pitch

Since new bar/chain combinations may be developed after publication of this Manual, ask your STIHL dealer for the latest STIHL recommendations. 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 175.11991 standard. * See definition of “low kickback chain” on page 12 of this Manual.

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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. This will make re-ordering simpler.

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

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

Model

Machine number

Guide bar part number

Chain part number

Sprocket part number

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

Original STIHL parts can be identified by the STlHL part number, the logo STIHL and the STIHL parts symbol (

The symbol may appear alone on small parts.

For recommended STIHL reduced kickback cutting attachments see section “Specifications” of this Owner’s Manual.

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STIHL Incorporated Limited Warranty Federal and California Emission Control Systems Utility Engines

Your Warranty Rights and Obligations

The California Air Resources Board and Andreas Stihl are pleased to explain the emission control system warranty on your 1995 and later utility equipment engine. In California, new utility and lawn and garden equipment engines must be designed, built and equipped to meet the State’s stringent anti-smog standards. Andreas Stihl must warrant the emission control system on your utility equipment engine for the periods of time listed below provided there has been no abuse, neglect or improper maintenance of your lawn and garden equipment engine.

Your emission control system includes parts such as the carburetor and the ignition system.

Where a warrantable condition exists, Andreas Stihl will repair your lawn and garden equipment engine at no cost to you including diagnosis, parts and labor.

Manufacturer’s Warranty Coverage:

The 1995 and later utility equipment engines are warranted for two years. If any emission-related part on your engine is defective, the part will be repaired or replaced by Andreas Stihl.

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.

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.

A. Warranty Commencement Date

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.

B. Length of Coverage

The engine manufacturer warrants to the initial owner and each subsequent purchaser that the engine is free from defects in materials and workmanship which cause the failure of a warranted part for a period of two years.

C. What is Covered:

1. Repair or Replacement of Parts

Repair or replacement of any warranted part will be performed at no charge to the owner at an authorized Stihl servicing dealer. To obtain information about the authorized servicing dealer nearest you, call 1-800-467-8445 or you can write to

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

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2. 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.

3. 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.

4. Consequential Damages

Stihl is liable for damages to other engine components caused by the failure of a warranted part still under warranty.

D. What is not Covered

1. Failures caused by abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance.

2. Add-on or modified parts (non-genuine parts).

The use of add-on or modified parts can be grounds for disallowing a warranty claim. The engine manufacturer is not liable to cover failures of warranted parts caused by the use of add-on or modified parts.

E. How to File a Claim

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

F. Where to get Warranty Service

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

G. Maintenance;

Replacement and Repair of Emission-related Parts

Any Stihl-approved replacement part may be used in the performance of any warranty maintenance or repairs on emission-related parts, and will be provided without charge to the owner if the part is still under warranty.

H. Emission Control Warranty

Parts List

The following parts are covered by this warranty if the maintenance procedures according to the instructions in this owners manual are carried out:

Carburetor Ignition system (ignition module) Spark plug Airfilter Manifold Fasteners

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary from state to state.

I. Maintenance Statements

You, as the owner, are responsible for the performance of the required maintenance especially of those parts listed above, as defined in the relevant instructions of this 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.

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Continuation of Important Safety Precautions

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.

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).

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.

Note:

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

17. All chainsaw service, other than the items listed in the Owner’s

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ä 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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