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Contents
Allow only persons who fully understand
this manual to operate your chain saw.
To receive maximum performance and
satisfaction from your STIHL chain saw,
it is important that you read, understand
and follow the safety precautions and
the operating and maintenance
instructions in chapter "Safety
Precautions and Working Techniques"
before using your chain saw. For further
information you can go to
www.stihlusa.com.
Contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL
distributor for your area if you do not
understand any of the instructions in this
manual.
Safety Precautions and Working
Techniques
Mounting the Bar and Chain (side
chain tensioner)
Mounting the Bar and Chain (quick
chain tensioner)
Tensioning the Saw Chain (side
chain tensioner)
Tensioning the Saw Chain (quick
chain tensioner)
Starting / Stopping the Engine
Replacing the Starter Rope and
Rewind Spring
Checking and Replacing the Chain
Sprocket
Maintaining and Sharpening the
Saw Chain
Inspections and Maintenance by
Dealer
STIHL Incorporated Federal
Emission Control Warranty
Statement
STIHL Incorporated California
Exhaust and Evaporative
Emissions Control Warranty
Statement
Warning!
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.
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