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► Turn the oil tank cap counterclockwise as far
as it will go.
► Remove the oil tank cap.
► Fill up with saw chain oil, taking care not to
spill any oil and not to overfill the tank.
► If the grip on the oil tank cap has dropped into
the closed position: Raise the grip until it is
vertical.
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► Place the oil tank cap in the filler opening so
that mark (1) lines up with mark (2).
► Press the oil tank cap down and rotate it clock‐
wise as far as it will go.
The oil tank cap snaps into place. The mark
(1) points to mark (3).
► Check to see if the oil tank cap can be pulled
upwards and off.
► If the oil tank cap cannot be pulled upwards
and off: Fold down the grip on the oil tank cap.
The oil tank is closed.
If the oil tank cap can be pulled upwards and off,
perform the following steps:
► Place the oil tank cap in the filler opening – in
any position.
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► Press the oil tank cap down and rotate it clock‐
wise as far as it will go.
► Press the oil tank cap down and rotate it coun‐
terclockwise until mark (1) points to mark (2).
► Now try again to close the oil tank.
► If the oil tank still cannot be closed properly:
Do not use the chainsaw and contact a STIHL
dealer for assistance.
The chainsaw is not in a safe condition.
7
Engaging and Disengaging
the Chain Brake
7.1
Engaging the Chain Brake
The saw is equipped with a chain brake.
The chain brake is activated by the inertia of the
front hand guard if the kickback force is high
enough or it can be engaged by the operator.
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► Push the hand guard away from the handlebar
with your left hand.
The hand guard engages with an audible click.
The chain brake is engaged.
7.2
Disengaging the Chain Brake
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► Pull the hand guard back towards the handle
with your left hand.
The hand guard engages with an audible click.
The chain brake is disengaged.
8
Mixing Fuel and Refueling
the Chainsaw
8.1
Mixing Fuel
This chainsaw requires a fuel mixture of gasoline
and two-stroke engine oil in a ratio of 50:1.
STIHL recommends you use STIHL MotoMix.
If you mix the fuel yourself, use only STIHL two-
stroke engine oil or another high-performance
engine oil in accordance with JASO FB, JASO
FC, JASO FD, ISO-L-EGB, ISO-L-EGC or ISO-L-
EGD.
STIHL specifies STIHL HP Ultra two-stroke
engine oil or an equivalent high-performance
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