Owner's Manual

Main Parts of the Saw 2
Definitions 3
Safety Precautions 4
- The Operator 4
- The Saw 6
- The Use of the Saw 6
- Maintenance, Repair and Storing 21
Mounting the Bar and Chain: 25
- Models with Quick Chain Tensioner* 26
Tensioning the Saw Chain 28
Checking Chain Tension 29
Fuel Mix 29
Fueling 30
Chain Lubricant 31
Filling Chain Oil Tank 31
Checking Chain Lubrication 31
Chain Brake 32
Information Before You Start 31
Starting 33
During Break-in Period 37
* Special equipment
During Operation 37
After Finishing Work 37
Cleaning Air Filter 38
Taking Care of Guide Bar 38
Motormanagement 39
Adjusting Carburetor 39
Spark Arresting Screen in Muffler 40
Checking Spark Plug 41
Starter Rope 41
Checking and Replacing Chain
Sprocket 42
Storing the Machine 42
Maintaining and Sharpening
Saw Chain 43
Maintenance Chart 46
Specifications 47
Ordering Spare Parts 48
Stihl Incorporated Limited Warranty
Federal and California Emission
Control Systems Utility Engines 49
This manual contains operating and
safety instructions for all STIHL 017, 018
series chainsaws.
Pay special attention to the safety
precautions outlined on the inside cover
and on pages 4 to 24.
Allow only persons who understand this
Manual to operate your chainsaw.
To receive maximum performance and
satisfaction from your STIHL chainsaw,
it is important that you read and under-
stand the maintenance and safety
precautions before using your saw.
Contact your STIHL dealer or the
STIHL distributor for your area if you do
not understand any of the instructions in
this Manual.
!
Warning!
Because a chainsaw 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. If the opera-
ting characteristics or the appearance of
your saw differ from those described in
this Manual, please contact your STIHL
dealer for information and assistance.
Contents
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