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Contents
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.
Your
Hans Peter Stihl
Guide to Using this Manual
2
Safety Precautions and Working
Techniques
2
Cutting Attachment
14
Mounting the Bar and Chain
14
Tensioning the Chain
15
Checking Chain Tension
16
Fuel
16
Fueling
17
Chain Lubricant
19
Filling Chain Oil Tank
19
Checking Chain Lubrication
20
Chain Brake
20
Winter Operation
21
Electric Handle Heating
22
Starting / Stopping the Engine
22
Operating Instructions
25
Oil Quantity Control
26
Taking Care of the Guide Bar
27
Air Filter System
27
Remove air filter
28
Cleaning the Air Filter
28
Engine Management
29
M-Tronic
30
Spark Arresting Screen in Muffler
30
Spark Plug
30
Replacing the Starter Rope and
Rewind Spring
31
Storing the Machine
33
Checking and Replacing the Chain
Sprocket
34
Maintaining and Sharpening the
Saw Chain
35
Maintenance and Care
38
Main Parts
40
Specifications
42
Special Accessories
43
Ordering Spare Parts
43
Maintenance and Repairs
44
Important Safety Instructions
44
Key to Symbols
46
STIHL Limited Emission Control
Warranty Statement
47
CSA Standard
49
