Stihl MS 500i, Instruction Manual

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4.10 Transporting
WARNING
■ The saw may turn over or shift during trans‐
port. This can result in serious injuries and
damage to property.
► Shut off the engine.
► Engage the chain brake.
► Fit the scabbard so that it completely covers
the guide bar.
► Secure the chainsaw with lashing straps or a
net to prevent it turning over and moving.
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The muffler and engine may be hot after a
period of operation. There is a risk of burn
injuries.
► Carry the saw by holding the front handle in
your right hand with the guide bar pointing to
the rear.
4.11 Storing
WARNING
■ Children are not aware of and cannot assess
the dangers of a chainsaw and can be seri‐
ously injured.
► Shut off the engine.
► Engage the chain brake.
► Fit the scabbard so that it completely covers
the guide bar.
► Store the saw out of the reach of children.
■ Dampness can corrode the electrical contacts
on the saw and metal components. This can
damage the saw.
► Store the saw in a clean and dry condition.
4.12 Cleaning, Maintenance and
Repair
WARNING
■ The saw chain can start up unintentionally if
the engine is running during cleaning, mainte‐
nance or repair operations. This may result in
serious injury to people and damage to prop‐
erty.
► Shut off the engine.
► Engage the chain brake.
■ The muffler and engine may be hot after a
period of operation. This can result in burn
injuries.
► Wait until the muffler and engine cool down.
■ Aggressive cleaning agents, a water jet or
pointed objects can damage the chainsaw,
guide bar and saw chain. If the chainsaw,
guide bar or saw chain are not cleaned cor‐
rectly, components may no longer function
properly or safety devices may be rendered
inoperative. They may cause serious injury to
persons.
► Clean the chainsaw, guide bar and saw
chain as described in this user manual.
■ If the chainsaw is not maintained as described
in this user manual, components may no lon‐
ger function properly or safety devices may be
rendered inoperative. This may result in
serous or fatal injury to people.
► Service or repair the chainsaw as described
in this user manual.
■ If the guide bar and saw chain are not main‐
tained or repaired as described in this user
manual, components may no longer function
properly or safety devices may be rendered
inoperative. They may cause serious injury to
persons.
► Service or repair the guide bar and saw
chain as described in this User Manual.
■ The user may be cut by the sharp cutters
while cleaning or servicing the saw chain. This
may result in injury to the user.
► Wear work gloves made from resistant mate‐
rial.
5 Preparing the Saw for
Operation
5.1 Preparing the Saw for Opera‐
tion
Perform the following steps before starting work:
► Make sure the following components are in a
safe condition:
–
Chainsaw, 4.6.1.
–
Guide bar, 4.6.2.
–
Saw chain, 4.6.3.
► Clean the saw, 15.1.
► Mount the bar and chain, 6.1.1.
► Tension the saw chain, 6.2.
► Fill up with chain oil, 6.3.
► Check the chain brake, 10.4.
► Refuel the saw, 8.2.
► Check the controls, 10.5.
► Check chain lubrication, 10.6.
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