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► Position the spark plug boot (5) so that the lug

(6) points vertically upwards.

► Press the spark plug boot (5) firmly home.

► Place the shroud (4) in position.

► Rotate the shroud lock (3) clockwise until you

hear a click.

The shroud lock (3) is secure.

► Fit the filter cover (2).

► Rotate the filter cover lock (1) clockwise until

you hear a click.

The filter cover lock (1) is secure.

19 Specifications

19.1

STIHL MS 500i Chainsaw

Displacement: 79.2 cc

Engine power to ISO 7293: 5.0 kW (6.8 bhp)

Idle speed to ISO 11681: 3,000 ± 50 rpm

Approved spark plug: NGK CMR6H from

STIHL

Electrode gap: 0.5 mm

Dry weight without guide bar and chain

MS 500i: 6.2 kg

MS 500i with handle heating: 6.3 kg

Max. fuel tank capacity: 785 cc (0.785 l)

Max. oil tank capacity: 325 cc (0.325 l)

19.2

Chain Sprockets and Chain

Speeds

The following chain sprockets may be used:

7-tooth for 3/8"

Maximum chain speed according to

ISO 11681: 28.9 m/s

Chain speed at maximum power: 21.7 m/s

19.3

Minimum Groove Depth of

Guide Bars

The minimum groove depth depends on the pitch

of the guide bar.

3/8" 6 mm

19.4

Noise and Vibration Data

Sound pressure level L

p

 measured according

to ISO 22868: 106 dB(A) K-value (uncertainty)

for noise pressure level is 2 dB(A).

Sound power level L

w

 measured according to

ISO 22868: 119 dB(A) K-value (uncertainty)

for sound power level is 2 dB(A).

Vibration level a

hv

 measured according to

ISO 22867:

Front handle (handlebar): 4.2 m/s² K-value

(uncertainty) for vibration level is 2 m/s².

Rear handle: 4.0 m/s² K-value (uncertainty)

for vibration level is 2 m/s².

For further details on compliance with Vibration

Directive 2002/44/EC visit www.stihl.com/vib.

19.5

REACH

REACH is an EC regulation and stands for the

Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and

Restriction of Chemical substances.
For information on compliance with the REACH

regulation see www.stihl.com/reach.

19.6

Exhaust Emissions

The CO

2

value measured in the EU type approval

procedure is specified at www.stihl.com/co2.
The measured CO

2

value was determined on a

representative engine in accordance with a

standardized test procedure under laboratory

conditions and does not represent either an

explicit or implied guarantee of the performance

of a specific engine.
The applicable exhaust emission requirements

are fulfilled by the intended usage and mainte‐

nance described in this instruction manual. The

type approval expires if the engine is modified in

any way.

20 Bar and Chain Combinations

20.1

STIHL MS 500i Chainsaw

Pitch

Drive link

gauge/groove

width

Length

Guide bar

Nose

sprocket

teeth

Number of

drive links

Saw chain

3/8”

1.6 mm

40 cm

Rollomatic E

11

60

36 RS (Type

3621)

36 RS3 (Type

3626)

36 RM (Type

3652)

36 RM3 (Type

3664)

Rollomatic ES

Duromatic

-

45 cm

Rollomatic E

11

66

Rollomatic ES

Duromatic

-

English

19 Specifications

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0458-809-0121-B. VA0.A21.

Summary of Contents for MS 500i

Page 1: ...STIHL MS 500i Instruction Manual 2 28...

Page 2: ...sly commit themselves to a sus tainable and responsible handling of natural resources This user manual is intended to help you use your STIHL product safely and in an environmentally friendly manner o...

Page 3: ...air entering the engine 17 Filter Cover Covers the air filter 18 Filter Cover Lock Secures filter cover to chainsaw 19 Throttle Trigger Lockout Unlocks the throttle trigger 20 Control Handle For opera...

Page 4: ...ies Read understand and save the instruction manual If the chainsaw is passed on to another per son Always give them the instruction man ual Make sure the user meets the following requirements The use...

Page 5: ...seriously injured and damage to property may occur Keep bystanders children and animals away from the work area Do not leave the chainsaw unattended Make sure that children cannot play with the chain...

Page 6: ...Fuel mixture and gasoline are extremely flammable If fuel mixture or gasoline make contact with open fire or hot objects they can cause a fire or explosion This can result in serious or fatal injuries...

Page 7: ...light and visibility are poor Do not use your saw Operate the chainsaw alone Do not work above shoulder height Watch out for obstacles Stand on the ground while working and keep a good balance If it i...

Page 8: ...ear Do not allow bystanders children or animals within 2 5 tree lengths of the felling site Remove broken or dead branches from the tree crown before felling If broken or dead branches cannot be remov...

Page 9: ...00 GXX 1348 A0 The saw is pulled away from the operator when the bottom of the bar is used for cutting WARNING If the rotating chain makes contact with a hard object and is suddenly pinched the saw is...

Page 10: ...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 devi...

Page 11: ...Collar studs 5 are located in slot in tail of guide bar 6 Peg of tensioner slide 4 engages hole 8 in guide bar 6 The guide bar 6 may be either way round The logo on the guide bar 6 may also be upside...

Page 12: ...pill any oil and do not overfill the tank If the grip on the oil tank cap has dropped into the closed position Raise the grip until it is vertical 2 3 1 0000 GXX 2931 A0 1 Place the cap in the filler...

Page 13: ...e 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 o...

Page 14: ...more than 30 days Fill the tank to within no more than 15 mm of the brim taking care not to spill any fuel If the grip on the fuel tank cap has dropped into the closed position Raise the grip until i...

Page 15: ...s just above the knees 0000 GXX 2937 A0 Pull the starter grip slowly with your right hand until you feel it engage Pull the starter grip quickly and allow the starter rope to rewind several times unti...

Page 16: ...t your STIHL servicing dealer for assistance Use a STIHL filing gauge to check that a filing angle of 30 has been maintained on all cut ters The STIHL filing gauge must match the chain pitch If a fili...

Page 17: ...e engine and engage the chain brake Turn the oil pump adjusting screw 1 clock wise To increase oil feed rate still further Shut off the engine and engage the chain brake Use a suitable tool to depress...

Page 18: ...at the area in which the tree falls is clear B B 0000 GXX 1246 A0 Observe the following points when planning escape path B Escape path B at an angle of 45 to direc tion of fall A No obstacles on the e...

Page 19: ...ght as bottom of felling notch The width of the cuts is 1 10 of the trunk diameter The trunk does not splinter when the tree falls 11 5 5 Plunge cutting Plunge cutting is a technique required for fell...

Page 20: ...Shout a warning 0000 GXX 1256 A0 1 2 3 4 5 Apply the spiked bumper at the same height as the felling cut and use it as a pivot Hold the saw horizontally and swing it into the felling cut as far as pos...

Page 21: ...ut and use it as a pivot Hold the saw horizontally and swing it into the felling cut as far as possible Enlarge felling cut in direction of hinge Enlarge felling cut in direction of holding strap 0000...

Page 22: ...hear a click The shroud lock 3 is secure Fit the filter cover 2 Rotate the filter cover lock 1 clockwise until you hear a click The filter cover lock 1 is secure Fit the chain sprocket cover 15 2 Cle...

Page 23: ...filter cover 2 Rotate the shroud lock 1 a quarter turn coun terclockwise Remove the shroud 4 Pull off the spark plug boot 5 If area around the spark plug is dirty Clean it with a damp cloth Unscrew t...

Page 24: ...made of durable material 0000 GXX 1219 A0 File each cutter with a round file so that the following points are observed Round file matches the chain pitch File from the inside to the outside of the cut...

Page 25: ...rate The chain is over ten sioned Tension chain properly Chainsaw is not being used properly Have correct use explained then practice 18 2 Clearing the Combustion Chamber Engage the chain brake 3 000...

Page 26: ...level is 2 dB A Vibration level ahv measured according to ISO 22867 Front handle handlebar 4 2 m s K value uncertainty for vibration level is 2 m s Rear handle 4 0 m s K value uncertainty for vibratio...

Page 27: ...of other manufacturers spare parts and accessories accordingly STIHL cannot warrant for the use of those parts Original STIHL spare parts and original STIHL accessories are available from STIHL dealer...

Page 28: ...were determined according to Directive 2000 14 EC Annex V using the ISO 9207 standard Measured sound power level 119 dB A Guaranteed sound power level 121 dB A Technical documents are deposited at AN...

Page 29: ...23 EC Declaration of Conformity English 0458 809 0121 B VA0 A21 29...

Page 30: ...English 23 EC Declaration of Conformity 30 0458 809 0121 B VA0 A21...

Page 31: ...23 EC Declaration of Conformity English 0458 809 0121 B VA0 A21 31...

Page 32: ...www stihl com 04588090121B 04588090121B 0458 809 0121 B 0458 809 0121 B...

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