STIHL Dealer Pinching the Saw Chain Along the Hand on the Rear Handle, About These Devices
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,PSRUWDQW6DIHW\3UHFDXWLRQVIRU&KDLQ6DZ8VHUV $.LFNEDFN6DIHW\3UHFDXWLRQV take several steps to keep your 6. Follow manufacturer’s cutting jobs free from accident or sharpening and maintenance :DUQLQJ injury. instructions for the saw chain. Kickback may occur when the nose 1. With a basic understanding of 7. Only use replacement bars and or tip of the guide bar touches an kickback, you can reduce or eli- chains specified by the manu- object, or when the wood closes in minate the element of surprise. facturer or the equivalent. and pinches the saw chain in the Sudden surprise contributes to cut. Tip contact in some cases may accidents. 8. Reduced kickback bars and low cause a lightning fast reverse kickback chains are designed reaction, kicking the guide bar up 2. Keep a good firm grip on the to reduce the risk of kickback and back towards the operator. saw with both hands, the right injury. Ask your STIHL dealer Pinching the saw chain along the hand on the rear handle, about these devices. top of the guide bar may push the and the left hand on the front guide bar rapidly back towards the handle, when the engine is run- %2WKHU6DIHW\3UHFDXWLRQV operator. Either of these reactions ning. Use a firm grip with may cause you to lose control of the thumbs and fingers encircling 1. Do QRW operate a chainsaw with saw which could result in serious the chainsaw handles. one hand! Serious injury to the personal injury. A firm grip will help you reduce operator, helpers, bystanders, kickback and maintain control or any combination of these Section 5.12 of ANSI B 175.1-1991 of the saw. persons may result from one- sets certain performance and Don’t let go. handed operation. A chainsaw design criteria related to chainsaw is intended to be used with two kickback. STIHL has developed a 3. Make sure the area in which you hands. color code system using green and are cutting is free from obstruc- yellow to help you select a power- tions. Do not let the nose of the 2. Do not operate a chainsaw when head, bar and chain combination guide bar contact a log, branch, you are fatigued. that complies with the kickback or any other obstruction while requirements of the ANSI Standard. you are operating the saw. 3. Use safety footwear; snug-fitting See the sections entitled "Safety clothing; protective gloves; and Precautions" and "Specifications" 4. Cut at high engine speeds. eye, hearing, and head protect- of this manual. ion devices. 5. Do not overreach or cut above Do not rely exclusively upon the shoulder height. safety devices built into your saw. As a chainsaw user, you should continued on the back inside cover &RQWHQWV Main Parts of Saw 2 Winter Operation 37 This Manual contains operating and Definitions 3 Taking Care of Guide Bar 38 safety instructions for all STIHL 036 Safety Precautions 4 Adjusting Carburetor 39 series power saws. - The Operator 4 Motor Management 39 Pay special attention to the safety - The Saw 6 Spark Arresting Screen in Muffler 40 precautions outlined on the inside cover - The Use of the Saw 6 Checking Spark Plug 40 and on pages 4 to 24. - Maintenance, Repair and Storing 23 Replacing Starter Rope and Allow only persons who understand this Mounting the Bar and Chain 25 Rewind Spring 41 Manual to operate your chain saw. Tensioning the Saw Chain 26 Checking and Replacing To receive maximum performance and Fuel Mix 27 Chain Sprocket 44 satisfaction from your STIHL chainsaw, Fueling 27 Maintaining and Sharpening it is important that you read and under- Chain Lubricant 28 Saw Chain 45 stand the maintenance and safety Fill Chain Oil Tank 28 Maintenance Chart 48 precautions before using your saw. Chain Brake 29 Specifications 49 Contact your STIHL dealer or the - Locking saw chain 29 Ordering Spare Parts 50 STIHL distributor for your area if you do - Releasing chain brake 29 Storing the Machine 50 not understand any of the instructions in - Checking operation 29 STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission this Manual. - Chain brake maintenance 29 Control Warranty Statement 51 Information Before You Start 30 Starting the Saw 31 :DUQLQJ Checking Chain Lubrication 34 Because a chainsaw is a high-speed Oil Quantity Control 34 wood-cutting tool, some special safety During Break-in Period 35 precautions must be observed as with During Operation 35 any other power saw to reduce the risk of After Finishing Work 35 personal injury. Careless or improper use Air Filter System 36 may cause serious or even fatal injury. STIHL’s philosophy is to continually improve all of its products. As a result, engineering changes and improvements are made from time-to-time. If the operating characteristics or the appearance of your saw differs from those described in this Manual, Printed on chlorine-free paper please contact your STIHL dealer for information and assistance. 2000 Andreas Stihl AG & Co., Waiblingen 0458 138 3021. M8. E0. PM. Printed in USA 0DLQ3DUWVRI6DZ 1 = Carburetor box cover twist lock 2 = Spark plug boot 3 = Handle heating switch 4 = Chain sprocket cover 5 = Chain sprocket 6 = Chain brake 2 7 = Chain catcher 1 8 = Chain tensioner 9 = Bumper spike 10 = Guide bar 6 9 11 = Oilomatic saw chain 3 5 8 10 4 11 7 145BA025 KN 12 = Oil filler cap 13 = Muffler 15 14 = Front hand guard 14 15 = Front handle (handlebar) 16 = Decompression valve 16 17 = Starter grip 18 = Fuel filler cap 17 19 = Master control lever 20 = Throttle trigger 21 = Throttle trigger interlock 13 21 22 = Rear handle 19 23 = Rear hand guard 22 20 12 18 23 145BA026 K 'HILQLWLRQV &DUEXUHWRU%R[&RYHU7ZLVW/RFN 2LORPDWLF6DZ&KDLQ 7KURWWOH7ULJJHU,QWHUORFN Lock for carburetor box cover. A loop consisting of cutters, tie Must be depressed before the straps and drive links. throttle trigger can be activated. 6SDUN3OXJ%RRW Connects the spark plug with the 2LO)LOOHU&DS 5HDU+DQGOH ignition wire. For closing the oil tank. The support handle for the right hand, located at or toward the +DQGOH+HDWLQJ6ZLWFK 0XIIOHU rear of the saw. For switching the electric handle Reduces engine exhaust noise and heating on and off directs the exhaust gases. 5HDU+DQG*XDUG Gives added protection to &KDLQ6SURFNHW&RYHU )URQW+DQG*XDUG operator’s right hand. Covers the clutch and the sprocket. Provides protection against projecting branches and helps *XLGH%DU1RVH &KDLQ6SURFNHW prevent left hand from The exposed end of the guide bar. The toothed wheel that drives the touching the chain if it slips off (not illustrated, see chapter saw chain. the handle bar. “Tensioning the Saw Chain”. &KDLQ%UDNH )URQW+DQGOH &OXWFK A device to stop the rotation of the Handle bar for the left hand at Couples engine to chain sprocket chain if activated in a kickback front of saw. when engine is accelerated beyond situation by the operator’s hand or idle speed. by inertia. 'HFRPSUHVVLRQ9DOYH (not illustrated). Makes starting easierHandle &KDLQ&DWFKHU $QWL9LEUDWLRQ6\VWHP Helps to reduce the risk of operator 6WDUWHU*ULS The anti-vibration system includes contact by a chain when it breaks The grip of the starter, for starting a number of buffers designed to or comes off the bar. the engine. reduce the transmission of vibrations created by the engine and cutting &KDLQ7HQVLRQHU )XHO)LOOHU&DS attachment to the operator’s hands. Permits precise adjustment of chain For closing the fuel tank. (not illustrated). tension. 0DVWHU&RQWURO/HYHU %XPSHU6SLNH Lever for choke control, Toothed stop for holding saw steady starting throttle, run and against wood. stop switch position. *XLGH%DU 7KURWWOH7ULJJHU Supports and guides the saw chain. Controls the speed of the engine. 6DIHW\ 3UHFDXWLRQV The use of any chainsaw Have your STIHL dealer show you how Safe use of a chainsaw involves may be hazardous. to operate your chainsaw. Observe all The saw chain has many applicable local safety regulations, 1. the operator sharp cutters. If the standards and ordinances. 2. the saw cutters contact your flesh, 3. the use of the saw. they will cut you, even if the chain is not moving. At full throttle, the chain speed :DUQLQJ can reach 45 mph (20 m/s). It is impor- Minors should never be allowed to use a 7+( 23(5$725 tant that you read, fully understand chainsaw. Bystanders, especially and observe the following safety precau- children, and animals should not be 3K\VLFDO &RQGLWLRQ tions and warnings. Read the Owner’s allowed in the area where a chainsaw is Manual DQG the safety instructions in use. Never let the saw run unattended. You must be in good physical condition periodically. Store it in a locked place away from and mental health and not under the children and empty the fuel tank before influence of any substance (drugs, Pay special attention to the section on storing for longer than a few days. alcohol) which might impair vision, reactive forces. dexterity or judgment. Do not lend or rent your chainsaw without the Do not operate a chainsaw when you are :DUQLQJ Owner‘s Manual. Be sure fatigued. Be alert – If you get tired while Reactive forces, including kickback, can that anyone using your operating your chainsaw, take a break. be dangerous. Careless or improper use saw reads and under- Tiredness may result in loss of control. of any chainsaw may cause serious or stands the information contained in this Working with any chainsaw can be fatal injury. manual. strenuous. If you have any condition that might be aggravated by strenuous work, All safety precautions that are generally These safety precautions and warnings check with your doctor before operating observed when working with an ax or a apply to the use of all STIHL chainsaws.