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Contents
ANSI / CSA Information ......................................................2
11 Chain Care Rules ...........................................................2
It’s Time To Sharpen When ................................................3
Construction of STIHL Saw Chain......................................3
Lubrication ..........................................................................5
Saw Chain Care ..................................................................7
Tensioning Saw Chain.........................................................7
Breaking In Saw Chain .......................................................8
Filing Saw Chain .................................................................8
Guide Bar Care .................................................................11
Drive Sprocket Care..........................................................12
Troubleshooting Chain Wear ............................................13
Special Cold Weather Care...............................................17
File Recommendations.....................................................18
Important Information
Any chain saw, no matter what make, is only as good
as its saw chain. Never ignore chain maintenance – if you
do, poor cutting is just one result. An improperly cared for
chain will eventually ruin the bar, the sprocket and other
engine parts. Poorly maintained chain is also a potential
safety hazard, since it can contribute to a reaction known
as “kickback” (see page 17 for definition and hints on
how to reduce the risk of kickback).
Keeping a chain in good repair will save both money
and cutting time.
This brochure is designed to cover only chain, bar
and sprocket maintenance. For general chain saw
care, always refer to your Owner’s Manual and your
servicing chain saw dealer.
This listing of trademarks is subject to change. Any unauthorized
use of these trademarks without the express written consent of
ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG, Wailblingen is strictly prohibited.
The following trademarks used in
this booklet are among those
owned by ANDREAS STIHL AG &
Co. KG, Waiblingen
STIHL’s Registered Trademarks
1. STIHL
®
2.
3.
4. The color combinations
®
(U.S. Registrations #2,821,860;
3,010,057; and 3,010,058)
5. OILOMATIC
®
6. STIHL DUROMATIC
®
7. STIHL Farm Boss
®
8. STIHL Quickstop
®
9. STIHL ROLLOMATIC
®
10. STIHL WOOD BOSS
®
STIHL’s Common Law
Trademarks
11. Bioplus
™
12. Easy2Start
™
13. ElastoStart
™
14. Ematic
™
15. IntelliCarb
™
16. Master Control Lever
™
17. Micro
™
18. Pro Mark
™
19. Quad Power
™
20. STIHL Arctic
™
21. STIHL Compact
™
22. STIHL Magnum
™
23. STIHL MiniBoss
™
24. STIHL PICCO
™
25. STIHL RAPID
™
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