Instruction Manual - STIHL USA

1 Instruction Manual STIH)Read and follow all safety precautions in Instruction Manual improper use can cause serious or fatal ! To reduce the risk of kickback injury use STIHL reduced kickback bar and STIHL PM 1 (3/8" Picco) or RM 2 (0,325") chain depending on sprocket or other available low kickback Seite 0 Donnerstag, 11. Dezember 2003 11:06 11 Schwarz Proze 45,0 120,0 LPI 6 Fvpxihpx Thsr Q rph v Xh v t Kickback may occur when the noseor tip of the guide bar touches anobject, or when the wood closes inand pinches the saw chain in thecut. Tip contact in some cases maycause a lightning fast reverse reaction, kicking the guide bar upand back towards the the saw chain along thetop of the guide bar may push theguide bar rapidly back towards theoperator.

2 Either of these reactionsmay cause you to lose control of thesaw which could result in seriouspersonal of ANSI B certain performance and design criteria related to chainsawkickback. STIHL has developed acolor code system using green andyellow to help you select a power-head, bar and chain combinationthat complies with the kickbackrequirements of the ANSI the sections entitled "SafetyPrecautions" and "Specifications"of this not rely exclusively upon the safety devices built into your a chainsaw user, you shouldtake several steps to keep your cutting jobs free from accident or With a basic understanding ofkickback, you can reduce or eli-minate the element of surprise contributes Keep a good firm grip on the saw with both hands, the righthand on the rear handle.

3 And the left hand on the fronthandle, when the engine is run-ning. Use a firm grip withthumbs and fingers encirclingthe chainsaw firm grip will help you reducekickback and maintain controlof the saw. Don t let Make sure the area in which youare cutting is free from obstruc-tions. Do not let the nose of theguide bar contact a log, branch,or any other obstruction whileyou are operating the Cut at high engine Do not overreach or cut aboveshoulder Follow manufacturer s sharpening and maintenance instructions for the saw Only use replacement bars andchains specified by the manu-facturer or the Reduced kickback bars and lowkickback chains are designedto reduce the risk of kickback injury.

4 Ask your STIHL dealerabout these P ur Thsr Q rph v 1. Do operate a chainsaw withone hand! Serious injury to theoperator, helpers, bystanders,or any combination of these persons may result from one-handed operation. A chainsawis intended to be used with Do not operate a chainsaw whenyou are Use safety footwear; snug-fittingclothing; protective gloves; andeye, hearing, and head protect-ion h Thsr Q rph v s 8uhv Th V r continued on the back inside coverMain Parts of the Saw2 Definitions3 Safety Precautions4 The Operator4 The Saw6 The Use of the Saw6 maintenance , Repair and Storing23 Mounting the Bar and Chain25 Tensioning the Saw Chain26 Checking chain tension26 Fuel Mix27 Fueling27 Chain lubricant28 Fill chain Oil Tank28 Chain Brake29 Information Before You Start30 Starting the Saw31 Checking Chain Lubrication34 Oil Quantity Control 34 During Break- in Period35 During Operation35 After Finishing Work35 Spark Arresting Screen in Muffler36 Air Filter System36 Winter Operation37 Electric Handle Heating*38 Take Care of Guide Bar38 Checking and ReplacingChain Sprocket 39 Adjusting Carburetor40 Motor management40 Checking Spark Plug41 Replacing Starter Rope and Rewind Spring42

5 Maintaining and SharpeningSaw Chain44 maintenance Chart47 Specifications48 Ordering Spare Parts49 Storing the Machine49 STIHL Incorporated Federal EmissionControl Warranty Statement50*(optional extra)This Manual contains operating andsafety instructions for all STIHL 026series power special attention to the safetyprecautions outlined on pages 4 to only persons who understand thisManual to operate your chain receive maximum performance andsatisfaction from your STIHL chain saw,it is important that you read and under-stand the maintenance and safetyprecautions before using your your STIHL dealer or theSTIHL distributor for your area if you donot understand any of the instructions inthis Manual .

6 Xh v t Because a chain saw is a high-speedwood-cutting tool, some special safetyprecautions must be observed as withany other power saw to reduce the risk ofpersonal injury. Careless or improper usemay cause serious or even fatal injury. STIHL s philosophy is to continuallyimprove all of its products. As a result,engineering changes and improvementsare made from the operating characteristics or theappearance of your saw differ fromthose described in this Manual ,please contact your STIHL dealer forinformations and r 2000 Andreas STIHL AG & Co., Waiblingen0458 133 3021. M8. E0. PM. Printed in USAP rinted on chlorine-free paper !

7 % Hhv Qh s ur Th 1 = Twist lock 2 = Spark plug boot 3 = Handle heating switch 4 = Chain sprocket cover 5 = Chain sprocket 6 = Chain brake 7 = Chain catcher 8 = Side chain tensioner 9 = Bumper spike10 = Guide bar11 = Oilomatic saw chain12 = Oil filler cap13 = Muffler14 = Front hand guard15 = Front handle (handlebar)16 = Decompression valve17 = Starter grip18 = Fuel filler cap19 = Master Control lever20 = Throttle trigger21 = Throttle trigger interlock22 = Rear handle23 = Rear hand guard1112345678910145BA025 KN145BA026 K121314151617181920212223! !%9rsv v v 8h i r 7 8 r U v G pxLock for carburetor box cover.

8 ! T h x Qy t 7 Connects the spark plug with the ignition wire. " Ch qyr Crh v t T v puFor switching the electric handleheating on and off # 8uhv T pxr 8 r Covers the clutch and the sprocket. $ 8uhv T pxr The toothed wheel that drives thesaw chain. % 8uhv 7 hxrA device to stop the rotation of thechain if activated in a kickbacksituation by the operator s hand orby inertia. & 8uhv 8h pur Helps to reduce the risk of operatorcontact by a chain when it breaksor comes off the bar. ' 8uhv Ur v r Permits precise adjustment of chaintension. ( 7 r T vxr Toothed stop for holding saw steadyagainst wood. B vqr 7h Supports and guides the saw chain.)

9 Pvy h vp Th 8uhv A loop consisting of cutters,tie straps and drive links. ! Pvy Avyyr 8h For closing the oil tank. " H ssyr Reduces engine exhaust noise anddirects the exhaust gases. # A Ch q B h qProvides protection againstprojecting branches and helpsprevent left hand fromtouching the chain if it slips offthe handle bar. $ A Ch qyrHandle bar for the left hand atfront of saw. % 9rp r v Why rMakes starting easier & T h r B v The grip of the starter, for startingthe engine. ' A ry Avyyr 8h For closing the fuel tank. ( Hh r 8 y Gr r Lever for choke control,starting throttle, run andstop switch position.! Uu yr U vttr Controls the speed of the engine.)

10 ! Uu yr U vttr D r y pxMust be depressed before thethrottle trigger can be activated.!! Srh Ch qyrThe support handle for the righthand, located at or toward therear of the saw.!" Srh Ch q B h qGives added protection tooperator s right vqr 7h I rThe exposed end of the guide bar.(not illustrated, see chapter"Tensioning the Saw Chain".8y puCouples engine to chain sprocketwhen engine is accelerated beyondidle speed.(not illustrated).6 v Wvi h v T r The anti-vibration system includesa number of buffers designed toreduce the transmission of vibrationscreated by the engine andcutting attachment to theoperator s hands.)