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

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

This contact may abruptly stop the saw chain and in some cases may cause a lightning fast reverse reaction, kicking the guide bar up and back towards the user, or push the guide bar back towards the operator. Kickback may cause you to lose control of the saw. As a chain saw user, you can take several steps to keep your cutting jobs free from accident or injury due to kickback. A. With a basic understanding of kickback, you can reduce or eliminate the element of surprise. It is a sudden surpris

Move the chain saw at least 10 feet (3 m) from the fueling point before starting the engine. 4. Do not allow other persons to be near the chain saw when starting or cutting with the chain saw. Keep bystanders and animals out of the work area. 5. Do not start cutting until you have a clear work area, secure footing, and a planned retreat path from the falling tree. 6. Hold the chain saw firmly with both hands, the right hand on the rear handle and the left hand on the front handle, when the en

Let the engine cool down sitting on concrete, metal, bare ground or solid wood (e.g. the trunk of a felled tree) away from any combustible substances. Warning! To reduce the risk of fire or burn injury, let the unit cool down before refueling your chainsaw after use. Warning! Never disassemble or modify your muffler. The muffler could be damaged and cause an increase in heat radiation or sparks, thereby increasing the risk of fire or burn injury. You may also permanently damage the engine. H

This rule applies also for those compact saws designed for use in confined spaces. Position the chain saw in such a way that your body is clear of the cutting attachment whenever the engine is running. Stand to the left of the plane of the cutting attachment. A Warning! Do not operate your chain saw with the starting throttle lock engaged. Cutting with the starting throttle lock engaged does not permit the operator proper control of the saw or chain speed. Begin cutting with the saw at full

If the grip droops to one side: Increase spring tension by one additional turn. 46 021,023, 025 Checking and Replacing Chain Sprocket • When starter rope is fully extended it must be possible to rotate the rotor at least another half turn. if this is not the possible, the spring is over-tensioned and could break. • Take off one turn of the rope. • Fit the fan housing on the engine housing. • Set the Master Control lever to ©t Replacing a broken rewind spring • Lubricate the new spring

maam ST/HL021.023.025 Instruction Manual iwner’s Manual Manual de instrucciones Manual del usuario ...» Warning! Read and follow all safety precautions in Owner’s Manual - improper use can cause serious or fatal injury. To reduce the risk of kickback injury use STIHL reduced kickback bar and STIHL PM 1 f/s" Picco) or RM 2 (0.325") chain depending on sprocket pitch or other available low kickback components. ©Andreas Stihl 1993 Advertencia! Lea y siga todas las precauciones de seguridad

If the chain is run dry, the whole cutting attachment will be irretrievably damaged within a very short time. Always check chain lubrication and oil level in tank before starting work. • Every new chain has to be broken in for about 2 to 3 minutes. • After breaking in chain, check chain tension and adjust if necessary -see section "Checking chain tension". 38 021, 023, 025 During Break-in Period During Operation A factory new machine should not be run at high revs (full throttle off loa

Some Important Safety Precautions for Chain Saw Users A. A Summary of Warnings on kickback and other Selected Risks – Taken Primarily fromANSI B 175.1 ( See also “ SafetyPrecautions“ section of this Owner’s Manual) ! Warning! Kickback may occur when the nose or tip of the guide bar touches an object, or when the wood closes in and pinches the saw chain in the cut. Tip contact in some cases may cause a lightning fast reverse reaction, kicking the guide bar up and back towards the operator. Pinchi