The use of other bow guides with a STIHL powerhead can be hazardous to the operator due to the absence of safety guards and spurs and necessary unauthorized modifications needed to mount the bow guide to the STIHL powerhead. Do not use a STIHL bow guide on any powerhead except a STIHL powerhead. Unauthorized combinations are dangerous. Warning! Never attempt to operate a chain saw equipped with a bow guide unless the spurs and both guards are in place (ill. 13). Under no circumstances should

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A 3-wire extension cord (an extension cord with a ground) that uses a NEMA type connector (parallel blade, U ground) is recommended. Extension cords are available from your local retailer. Use only round- jacketed extension cords approved for outdoor use. • This tool is double-insulated. Repair or replace damaged cords. • To reduce the risk of electrical shock, this unit has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). This unit will fit with a polarized plug in one way only. If the plu

SPIKES event saw chain breaks or derails during operation. 15. REAR HAND GUARD The chain catcher is designed to intercept a whipping chain. 16. SPROCKET 17. OIL TANK WINDOW 18. CORD RETAINER 19. CHAIN CATCHER 20. SCREWDRIVER / WRENCH 21. CARRY CASE (Available on some models) A B B C A B B C RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION KICKBACK SPECIFICS Kickback can lead WARNING: to dangerous loss of control of the chain saw and result in serious or fatal injury to the saw operator or to anyone standing close by. A

F. Depress the LOCK/OFF button with your right thumb. Squeeze the trigger with your index finger (Fig. 7). G. While the motor is running, activate the Chain Brake® by rolling your left hand forward against the lever. H. Chain and motor should stop abruptly. If the chain andWARNING: motor fail to stop when the Chain Brake® is engaged, take the saw to the nearest Authorized Service Center. Do not use the saw if the Chain Brake® is not in proper working order. EXTENSION CORDS When using an electric

Hold chain saw firmly with both hands when using. For your own safety, please read and follow the safety precautions in this manual before attempting to operate your chain saw. Improper use can cause serious injury. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS DO NOT THROW AWAY P/N 6096-211402 (5/04) PRINTED IN CHINA INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION THANK YOU TABLE OF CONTENTS Thank you for buying this quality product. This modern outdoor power tool will provide many hours of useful service. You will find it to be a great

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION KICKBACK may WARNING: occur when the nose • Do not operate a chain saw that is damaged, improperly adjusted, or not completely and securely assembled. Be sure that the saw’s chain stops moving when the throttle control trigger is released. • Use extreme caution when cutting small-sized brush and saplings because slender material may catch the chain saw and whip towards you or pull you off balance. • When cutting a limb that is under tension, be a

Start making the upper notch cut (C) on the side of the tree facing the felling direction (E). Be sure you don t make the lower cut too deep into the trunk. The notch (C) should be deep enough to create a hinge (F) of sufficient width and strength. The notch should be wide enough to direct the fall of the tree for as long as possible. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Fig. 11 LIMBING Limbing a tree is the process of removing the branches from a fallen tree. Do not remove supporting l

Maintenance Procedures Most guide bar problems can be prevented merely by keeping the chain saw well maintained. Incorrect filing and non-uniform cutter and depth gauge settings cause most guide bar problems, primarily resulting in uneven bar wear. As the bar wears unevenly, the rails widen, which may cause chain clatter and difficulty in making straight cuts. Insufficient guide bar lubrication and operating the saw with chain that is too tight will contribute to rapid bar wear. To help minimize

LUBRICATION All of the bearings in this product are lubricated with a sufficient amount of high grade lubricant for the life of the unit under normal operating conditions. Therefore, no further lubrication is required. RUN POSITION Fig. 34 Fig. 35 SPROCKET CLUTCH COVER Fig. 36 REPLACING THE GUIDE BAR AND CHAIN See Figures 34 - 43. DANGER: Never start the engine before installing the guide bar, chain, clutch cover, and clutch drum. Without all these parts in place, the clutch can fly off or explo