Operation Manual

Main Parts of the Saw 2
Definitions 3
Safety Precautions 4
- The Operator 4
- The Saw 6
- The Use of the Saw 6
- Maintaining and Storing the Saw 23
Mounting the Bar and Chain 25
Tensioning the Saw Chain 26
Checking Chain Tension 26
Fuel 26
Fueling 27
Chain Lubricant 28
Filling Chain Oil Tank 28
Checking Chain Lubrication 28
Chain Brake 29
Information Before You Start 30
Starting 30
Oil Quantity Control 33
Taking Care of Guide Bar 34
During Break- in Period 34
During Operation 35
After Finishing Work 35
Storing the Machine 35
Air Filter System 36
HD Filter* 37
Winter Operation 38
Electrically Handle Heating* 38
Adjusting Carburetor 39
Motor Management 39
Spark Arresting Screen in Muffler 40
Checking Spark Plug 40
Replacing Starter Rope and
Rewind Spring 39
Checking and Replacing
Chain Sprocket 42
Ordering Spare Parts 43
Maintaining and Sharpening
Saw Chain 44
Maintenance Chart 47
Specifications 48
STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission
Control Warranty Statement 49
* Special equipment
This Manual contains operating and
safety instructions for all STIHL 044
series power saws.
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 operating characteristics or the
appearance of your saw differs from
those described in this Manual,
please contact your STIHL dealer for
informations and assistance.
Contents
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