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Contents
Dear Customer,
Thank you for choosing a quality
engineered STIHL product.
It 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 product.
Please contact your dealer or our sales
company if you have any queries
concerning this product.
Your
Dr. Nikolas Stihl
Guide to Using this Manual
2
Safety Precautions
3
Reactive Forces
8
Working Techniques
9
Cutting Attachment
18
Mounting the Bar and Chain
19
Tensioning the Chain
20
Checking Chain Tension
20
Fuel
20
Fueling
21
Chain Lubricant
23
Filling Chain Oil Tank
23
Checking Chain Lubrication
24
Chain Brake
24
Winter Operation
25
Electric Handle Heating
26
Starting / Stopping the Engine
27
Operating Instructions
30
Oil Quantity Control
31
Taking Care of the Guide Bar
31
Shroud
32
Cleaning the Air Filter
32
Engine Management
33
M-Tronic
33
Spark Arresting Screen in Muffler
34
Spark Plug
34
Rewind Starter
35
Storing the Machine
35
Checking and Replacing the Chain
Sprocket
36
Maintaining and Sharpening the
Saw Chain
37
Maintenance and Care
41
Main Parts
43
Specifications
45
Ordering Spare Parts
46
Maintenance and Repairs
46
Disposal
46
Important Safety Instructions
47
Key to Symbols
48
STIHL Limited Emission Control
Warranty Statement
49
CSA Standard
51