Instruction Manual - STIHL

1 STIH). Occasional User Saw STIHL 009 Instruction Manual Warning! To reduce the risk of kickback injury use STIHL reduced kickback bar and STIHL PM 1. (3/8" Picco), RM 2 ( ") or PM 2 (3/8"). chain depending on sprocket pitch or other available low kickback components. Read and follow all safety precautions in Instruction Manual improper use can cause serious or fatal injury. Some Important Safety Precautions for Chain Saw Users A. Do not rely exclusively upon the safety 6. Follow manufacturer's sharpening A Summary of Warnings on devices built into your saw. As a and maintenance instructions for kickback and other Selected chainsaw user, you should take several the saw chain.

2 Risks Taken Primarily from steps to keep your cutting jobs free from 7. Only use replacement bars and ANSI B (See also Safety accident or injury. chains specified by the Precautions section of this 1. With a basic understanding of manufacturer or the equivalent. Owner's Manual ) kickback, you can reduce or 8. Reduced kickback bars and low eliminate the element of surprise. kickback chains are designed to !Warning! Sudden surprise contributes to reduce the risk of kickback injury. Kickback may occur when the nose or accidents. Ask your STIHL dealer about these tip of the guide bar touches an object, or devices. 2. Keep a good firm grip on the saw when the wood closes in and pinches with both hands, the right hand on the saw chain in the cut.

3 Tip contact in B. the rear handle, and the left hand on some cases may cause a lightning fast Other Safety Precautions the front handle, when the engine is reverse reaction, kicking the guide bar running. Use a firm grip with thumbs up and back towards the operator. and fingers encircling the chainsaw !Warning! Pinching the saw chain along the top of 1. Do not operate a chainsaw with one handles. A firm grip will help you the guide bar may push the guide bar hand! Serious injury to the operator, reduce kickback and maintain rapidly back towards the operator. Either helpers, bystanders, or any control of the saw. Don't let go.

4 Of these reactions may cause you to lose combination of these persons may control of the saw which could result in 3. Make sure the area in which you are cutting is free from obstructions. Do result from one-handed operation. A. serious personal injury. chainsaw is intended to be used not let the nose of the guide bar Section of ANSI B sets contact a log, branch, or any other with two hands. certain performance and design criteria obstruction that could be hit while 2. Do not operate a chainsaw when related to chainsaw kickback. STIHL has you are operating the saw. you are fatigued. developed a color code system using 4.

5 Cut at high engine speeds. 3. Use safety footwear; snug-fitting green and yellow to help you select a 5. Do not overreach or cut above clothing; protective gloves; and eye, powerhead, bar and chain combination shoulder height. hearing, and head protection that complies with the kickback devices. requirements of the ANSI Standard. See the sections entitled "Safety Precautions" and "Specifications" of this Manual . continued on the back inside cover &RQWHQWV. Parts of the Chain Saw 2 Adjusting Carburetor 39 This Manual contains operating and Safety Precautions 4 Motor Management 39 safety instructions for all STIHL 009.

6 - The Operator 4 Checking Spark Plug 40 series power saws. - The Saw 6 Replacing the Chain Sprocket 41 Pay special attention to the safety - The Use of the Saw 6 Maintaining and Sharpening precautions outlined on pages 4 to 24. - Maintenance, Repair and Storing 23 Saw Chain 42 Allow only persons who understand this Maintenance Chart 46 Manual to operate your chain saw. Mounting the Bar and Chain 25 Specifications 47. Fuel 28 Ordering Spare Parts 48 To receive maximum performance and Fueling 28 Storing the Machine 48 satisfaction from your STIHL chain saw, Chain Lubricant 29 STIHL Incorporated it is important that you read and under- Fill Chain Lubricant 29 Federal and California Emission stand the maintenance and safety Chain Brake 30 Control Systems Utility Engines 49 precautions before using your saw.

7 During Break-in Period 31 Contact your STIHL dealer or the During Operation 31 STIHL distributor for your area if you do After Finishing Work 31 not understand any of the instructions in Starting 32 this Manual . Guide Bar, Chain and Sprocket 35. Troubleshooting on Chain Oiling System 37 :DUQLQJ . Air Filter 38 Because a chain saw is a high-speed wood-cutting tool, some special safety precautions must be observed as with any other power saw to reduce the risk of personal injury. Careless or improper use may cause serious or even fatal injury. STIHL 's philosophy is to continually improve all of its products. As a result, engineering changes and improvements are made from time-to-time.

8 If the operating characteristics or the appearance of your saw differs from Printed on chlorine-free paper those described in this Manual , please contact your STIHL dealer for information and assistance. Andreas STIHL AG & Co. KG, 2004. 0458 125 3021. M2. F4. PM. Printed in USA.. 0 DLQ 3 DUWV RI WKH 6DZ. 1 = Spark plug boot 2 = Chain brake 3 = Oilomatic saw chain 4 = Guide bar 5 = Chain tensioner 6 = Chain catcher 11 7 = Chain sprocket 8 = Chain sprocket cover 9 = Bumper spike 2 10 = Muffler 9 11 = Choke control 12 8 12 = Rear hand guard 4. 7 5. 1 3. 6. 10. 13 = Starter grip 14 = Oil filler cap 21 20 15 = Fuel filler cap 16 = Starting throttle lock 17 = Throttle trigger interlock 17 18 = Throttle trigger 16 19 = Stop switch 20 = Front handle 22 21 = Front hand guard 13 18 22 = Rear handle 15 19.

9 14.. 'HILQLWLRQV. 6 SDUN 3 OXJ %RRW 0 XIIOHU )URQW +DQGOH . Connects the spark plug with the Reduces engine exhaust noise and Handle bar for the left hand at ignition wire. directs the exhaust gases. front of saw. &KDLQ %UDNH &KRNH FRQWURO )URQW +DQG *XDUG . A device to stop the rotation of the A control used when starting cold Provides protection against chain if activated in a kickback engine. projecting branches and helps situation by the operator's hand or prevent the left hand from by inertia. 5 HDU +DQG *XDUG touching the chain if it slips off Gives added protection to the handle bar. 2 LORPDWLF 6DZ &KDLQ operator's right hand.

10 A loop consisting of cutters, 5 HDU +DQGOH . tie straps and drive links. 6 WDUWHU *ULS The support handle for the right The grip of the starter, for starting hand, located at or toward the *XLGH %DU the engine. rear of the saw. Supports and guides the saw chain. 2LO )LOOHU &DS . &KDLQ 7 HQVLRQHU For closing the oil tank. *XLGH %DU 1 RVH. Permits precise adjustment of chain The exposed end of the guide bar. tension. )XHO )LOOHU &DS (not illustrated, see chapter For closing the fuel tank. ,,Tensioning the Saw Chain .). &KDLQ &DWFKHU . Helps to reduce the risk of operator 6 WDUWLQJ 7 KURWWOH /RFN &OXWFK . contact by a chain when it breaks Keeps the throttle partually open Couples engine to chain sprocket or comes off the bar.