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 23
Mounting the Bar and Chain 25
Tensioning the Saw Chain 26
Checking chain tension 26
Fuel Mix 27
Fueling 27
Chain lubricant 28
Fill chain Oil Tank 28
Chain Brake 29
Information Before You Start 30
Starting the Saw 31
Checking Chain Lubrication 34
Oil Quantity Control 34
During Break- in Period 35
During Operation 35
After Finishing Work 35
Spark Arresting Screen in Muffler 36
Air Filter System 36
Winter Operation 37
Electric Handle Heating* 38
Take Care of Guide Bar 38
Checking and Replacing
Chain Sprocket 39
Adjusting Carburetor 40
Motor management 40
Checking Spark Plug 41
Replacing Starter Rope
and Rewind Spring 42
Maintaining and Sharpening
Saw Chain 44
Maintenance Chart 47
Specifications 48
Ordering Spare Parts 49
Storing the Machine 49
STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission
Control Warranty Statement 50
*(optional extra)
This Manual contains operating and
safety instructions for all STIHL 026
series power saws.
Pay special attention to the safety
precautions outlined on pages 4 to 22.
Allow only persons who 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 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.
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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.
If the operating characteristics or the
appearance of your saw differ from
those described in this Manual,
please contact your STIHL dealer for
informations and assistance.
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0458 133 3021. M8. E0. PM. Printed in USA
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