Instruction Manual
Table Of Contents
- STIHL MS 400 C-M
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Guide to Using this Manual
- 3 Overview
- 4 Safety Precautions
- 5 Preparing the Saw for Operation
- 6 Assembling the Saw
- 7 Engaging and Disengaging the Chain Brake
- 8 Mixing Fuel and Refueling the Chainsaw
- 9 Starting and Stopping the Engine
- 10 Checking the Saw
- 11 Operating the Saw
- 12 After Finishing Work
- 13 Transporting
- 14 Storing
- 15 Cleaning
- 16 Maintenance
- 17 Repairing
- 18 Troubleshooting
- 19 Specifications
- 20 Bar and Chain Combinations
- 21 Spare Parts and Accessories
- 22 Disposal
- 23 EC Declaration of Conformity
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The rotating saw chain is pinched at the bar
nose.
The chain brake cannot prevent kickback.
WARNING
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If kickback occurs, the saw can be thrown up
in the direction of the operator. The operator
can lose control of the saw and be seriously or
fatally injured.
► Hold the saw firmly with both hands.
► Always keep your body out of the plane of
the cutting attachment.
► Use the working techniques described in this
instruction manual.
► Do not cut with the upper quadrant of the bar
nose.
► Always cut with a properly sharpened and
tensioned saw chain.
► Use a reduced kickback saw chain.
► Use a guide bar with a narrow radius nose.
► Always cut with the chain running at full
speed.
4.9.2 Pull-in
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The saw is pulled away from the operator when
the bottom of the bar is used for cutting.
WARNING
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If the rotating chain makes contact with a hard
object and is suddenly pinched, the saw is
abruptly jerked away from the operator. The
operator can lose control of the saw and be
seriously or fatally injured.
►
Hold the saw firmly with both hands.
► Operate the saw as described in this instruc‐
tion manual.
► Keep the guide bar straight in the cut.
► Apply the spiked bumper properly.
► Always cut with the chain running at full
speed.
4.9.3 Pushback
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The saw is pushed back toward the operator
when the top of the bar is used for cutting.
WARNING
■ If the rotating chain makes contact with a hard
object and is suddenly pinched, the saw can
be abruptly pushed back toward the operator.
The operator can lose control of the saw and
be seriously or fatally injured.
►
Hold the saw firmly with both hands.
► Operate the saw as described in this instruc‐
tion manual.
► Keep the guide bar straight in the cut.
► Always cut with the chain running at full
speed.
4.10 Transporting
WARNING
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The saw may turn over or shift during trans‐
port. This can result in serious injuries and
damage to property.
►
Shut off the engine.
► Engage the chain brake.
► Fit the scabbard so that it completely covers
the guide bar.
► Secure the chainsaw with lashing straps or a
net to prevent it turning over and moving.
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4 Safety Precautions English
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