Instruction Manual

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Table Of Contents

STIHL MS 400 C-M
1 Introduction
2 Guide to Using this Manual
- 2.1 Symbols used with warnings in the text
- 2.2 Symbols in Text
3 Overview
- 3.1 Chainsaw
- 3.2 Symbols
4 Safety Precautions
- 4.1 Warning Signs
- 4.2 Intended Use
- 4.3 The Operator
- 4.4 Clothing and Equipment
- 4.5 Work Area and Surroundings
- 4.6 Safe Condition
- 4.7 Fuel Mixture and Refueling
- 4.8 Working
- 4.9 Reactive Forces
- 4.10 Transporting
- 4.11 Storing
- 4.12 Cleaning, Maintenance and Repair
5 Preparing the Saw for Operation
- 5.1 Preparing the Saw for Operation
6 Assembling the Saw
- 6.1 Mounting and Removing the Bar and Chain
- 6.2 Tensioning the Saw Chain
- 6.3 Filling Up with Chain Oil
- 6.4 Mounting the Spiked Bumper
7 Engaging and Disengaging the Chain Brake
- 7.1 Engaging the Chain Brake
- 7.2 Disengaging the Chain Brake
8 Mixing Fuel and Refueling the Chainsaw
- 8.1 Mixing Fuel
- 8.2 Fueling the Saw
9 Starting and Stopping the Engine
- 9.1 Starting the Engine
- 9.2 Stopping the Engine
10 Checking the Saw
- 10.1 Checking the Chain Sprocket
- 10.2 Checking the Guide Bar
- 10.3 Checking the Saw Chain
- 10.4 Testing the Chain Brake
- 10.5 Checking the Controls
- 10.6 Checking Chain Lubrication
11 Operating the Saw
- 11.1 Winter Operation
- 11.2 Summer Operation
- 11.3 Calibrating the Saw
- 11.4 Adjusting Oil Feed Rate
- 11.5 Holding and Controlling the Chainsaw
- 11.6 Sawing
- 11.7 Limbing
- 11.8 Felling
12 After Finishing Work
- 12.1 After Finishing Work
13 Transporting
- 13.1 Transporting the Chainsaw
14 Storing
- 14.1 Storing the Chainsaw
15 Cleaning
- 15.1 Cleaning the Saw
- 15.2 Cleaning the Bar and Chain
- 15.3 Cleaning the Air Filter
- 15.4 Cleaning the Spark Plug
16 Maintenance
- 16.1 Maintenance Intervals
- 16.2 Deburring the Guide Bar
- 16.3 Sharpening the Saw Chain
17 Repairing
- 17.1 Repairing the Chain Saw, Guide Bar and Saw Chain
18 Troubleshooting
- 18.1 Troubleshooting Chainsaw
- 18.2 Clearing the Combustion Chamber
19 Specifications
- 19.1 STIHL MS 400 C-M Chainsaw
- 19.2 Chain Sprockets and Chain Speeds
- 19.3 Minimum Groove Depth of Guide Bars
- 19.4 Noise and Vibration Data
- 19.5 REACH
- 19.6 Exhaust Emissions
20 Bar and Chain Combinations
- 20.1 STIHL MS 400 C-M Chainsaw
21 Spare Parts and Accessories
- 21.1 Spare parts and accessories
22 Disposal
- 22.1 Disposing of Chainsaw
23 EC Declaration of Conformity
- 23.1 STIHL MS 400 C-M Chainsaw

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