STIHL HOS Owner's Manual
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STIHL HOS
Instruction Manual
Contents
English
Guide to Using this Manual .............. 2
Safety Precautions ........................... 3
Applications ...................................... 4
Assembling the Sharpener ............... 4
Mounting the Grinding Wheel ........... 6
Test Run ........................................... 7
Mounting the Swivelling Tool Rest .... 7
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Drive Link Gauge .............................. 8
Preparations for Sharpening ............. 9
Sharpening Procedure ................... 12
Lowering Depth Gauges ................. 14
Dressing the Grinding Wheel .......... 16
Maintenance Chart ......................... 17
Minimize Wear and
Avoid Damage ................................ 18
Main Parts of Sharpener ................. 19
Specifications ................................. 19
Special Accessories ....................... 20
Maintenance and Repairs ............... 20
Certificate of Conformity ................. 21
Quality Certification ........................ 22
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Dear Customer,
Thank you for choosing a quality
engineered STIHL product.
This machine has been built using
modern production techniques and
comprehensive quality assurance.
Every effort has been made to ensure
your satisfaction and troublefree use
of the machine.
Please contact your dealer or our
sales company if you have any
queries concerning your machine.
Hans Peter Stihl
STIHl
© ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG, 2004
0458 522 0121. M0,1. F4. T. Printed in Germany
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Guide to Using this Manual
Pictograms
All the pictograms attached to the
machine are shown and explained in
this manual.
The operating and handling instructions
are supported by illustrations.
Symbols in text
The individual steps or procedures
described in the manual may be marked
in different ways:
: A bullit marks a step or procedure
without direct reference to an
illustration.
A description of a step or procedure that
refers directly to an illustration may
contain item numbers that appear in the
illustration.
Example:
Loosen the screw (1)
Lever (2) ...
In addition to the operating instructions,
this manual may contain paragraphs
that require your special attention. Such
paragraphs are marked with the
symbols described below:
Warning where there is a risk of an
accident or personal injury or
serious damage to property.
Caution where there is a risk of
damaging the machine or its
individual components.
Note or hint which is not essential
for using the machine, but may
improve the operator’s understanding of the situation and result
in better use of the machine.
Note or hint on correct procedure in
order to avoid damage to the
environment.
Equipment and features
This instruction manual may refer to
several models with different
features. Components that are not
installed on all models and related
applications are marked with an
asterisk (*). Such components may
be available as special accessories
from your STIHL dealer.
Engineering improvements
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 machine differ from
those described in this manual, please
contact your STIHL dealer for
assistance.
Therefore some changes, modifications
and improvements may not be covered
in this manual.
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Safety Precautions
English
Additional safety
precautions have to be
observed when operating
the universal sharpener.
It is important that you
read and understand the
owner’s manual before
using your tool for the first
time. Keep it in a safe
place for later reference.
Non-observance of the following safety
precautions may cause serious or even
fatal injury.
Always observe local safety regulations,
standards and ordinances.
If you have never used this sharpener
model before:
Have your dealer or a trained expert
show you how to operate it properly and
safely.
Minors should never be allowed to use
an electric sharpener.
Keep children, bystanders and animals
well clear of the work area.
Only use the grinding wheels supplied
by STIHL or expressly approved by
STIHL for use with your specific model.
Do not use any other grinding wheels
since they will increase the risk of injury.
Switch on the motor only if its operating
voltage agrees with the voltage of your
power supply.
Clothing and Equipment
Wear proper protective clothing and
equipment.
The grinding dust produced when using
this sharpener may cause health
problems. Always use a dust extractor
or wear a suitable respirator.
The sparks created during sharpening
may cause eye injuries.
Always wear safety
glasses.
Clothing must be sturdy and snug-fitting,
but allow complete freedom of
movement.
Wear overalls – avoid loose-fitting
jackets.
Wear steel-toed safety
boots with non-slip soles.
Wear heavy-duty, non-
slip gloves, preferably
made of leather.
Before Starting Work
Check that your sharpener is properly
assembled and in good condition. Do
not operate your sharpener with a
damaged connecting cord or grinding
wheel.
Maintenance and Repairs
Always disconnect the unit from the
power supply before carrying out any
maintenance work. Only perform the
adjustments and maintenance
operations described in this manual.
All other maintenance and repairs
should be carried out by your STIHL
dealer.
Only use original STIHL replacement
parts.
In the interests of your own safety, never
modify your electric sharpener in any
way.
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Applications Assembling the Sharpener
The STIHL HOS sharpens all STIHL
Oilomatic saw chains with the exception
of carbide-tipped chains (RD, RDS).
All the necessary setting data and
grinding wheels are listed in the
instruction sheet 0457 717 0000.
A
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B
If you mount the unit on a bench, note
that the chain must hang freely in all
swivelling tool rest positions.
Secure the HOS base with screws.
A = For wall mounting, use two suitable
8.0 mm dia. screws (e.g. 8 mm x
100 mm wood screws, DIN 571-St),
8.4 mm dia. washers and matching
wall plugs (e.g. 10x50 mm plastic
wall plugs).
B = For bench mounting, use two
suitable 8.0 mm dia. screws (e.g.
8 mm x 100 mm wood screws, DIN
571-St), 8.4 mm dia. washers.
1
: Loosen the M5x10 screws (1) and
lift the guard plate (2) away.
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5
3
4
6
: Fit motor (3) on motor arm (4). The
switchbox (5) must face up.
: Insert the four M5x22 pan head
screws (6) and tighten them down
firmly in a diagonal pattern.
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10
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: Screw short threaded end of
M10x145 stud (7) into housing
bore (8).
: Screw M10 nut (9) on to other end
of stud.
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9
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14
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: Place transparent shield (12)
against the guard and line up the
holes.
: Insert M4x12 screws (13) in the
holes and fit the M4 nuts (14).
: Tighten down the screws firmly.
: Refit the guard plate.
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Mounting the Grinding Wheel
Work Light*
: Use a punch to pierce the casting
skin and clean up the edges with a
round file.
: Position lamp socket in opening
from outside and secure it with
screw ring.
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1
Always check condition of grinding
wheels by performing ringing test
before mounting. Never use
damaged grinding wheels.
: Loosen the M5x10 screws (1), then
lift and remove the guard plate (2).
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5
3
4
6
1
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: Fit the O-ring (3) in the spacer (4).
Push the onto the motor shaft (5)
(spacer flange must face away from
motor).
: Fit the required grinding wheel (6) –
see instruction sheet or "Special
Accessories" – with its rounded side
facing the motor
: Fit the thrust washer (7) on the shaft
with its raised side facing away from
motor.
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* see "Guide to Using this Manual"
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Test Run Mounting the Swivelling
Tool Rest
Every time you mount a grinding wheel:
: Cordon off the general work area
(danger zone).
: Run grinding wheel at maximum
permissible speed for at least one
minute.
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8
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: Line up the cross holes in the
spacer and motor shaft and insert
the locking pin.
: Tighten down the grinding wheel
with the knurled nut (8) – left-hand
thread.
: Remove the locking pin.
: Refit the guard plate.
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4
2
5
6
: Engage pin (1) on underside of
swivelling tool rest in hole (2) in
sharpener's base.
: Insert M8 x 60 round head square
neck bolt (3) through the slot (4).
: Fit the washer (5) and tighten
moderately with the M8 wingnut (6).
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