Instruction Manual

5 Preparing the Saw for
Operation
5.1 Preparing the Saw for Opera‐
tion
Perform the following steps before starting work:
► Make sure the following components are in a
safe condition:
–
Chain saw and connecting cable, 4.6.1.
–
Guide bar, 4.6.2.
–
Saw chain, 4.6.3.
►
Clean the saw,
14.1.
►
Mount the bar and chain, 6.1.1.
►
Tension the saw chain, 6.2.
►
Fill up with chain oil, 6.3.
► Connect saw’s plug to an extension cable and
the extension cable’s plug to a convenient wall
outlet.
►
Check the chain brake,
9.4.
►
Check the controls, 9.5.
►
Check chain lubrication, 9.6.
► If you cannot carry out this work: Do not use
your chainsaw and contact your STIHL servic‐
ing dealer.
6 Assembling the Saw
6.1 Mounting and Removing the
Bar and Chain
6.1.1 Mounting the Bar and Chain
The bar and chain combinations that can be
used with the chain sprocket are listed in the
specifications,
19.
► Switch off the saw, engage the chain brake
and disconnect the extension cord’s plug from
the wall outlet.
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► Unscrew the nut (1).
► Remove the chain sprocket cover (2).
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3
► Turn the tensioning screw (3) counterclock‐
wise until the tensioner slide (4) butts against
the left end of the housing.
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► Fit the chain in the bar groove so that the
arrows on the tie straps on top of the bar point
in the direction of rotation.
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5
6
7
► Fit the guide bar and chain on the saw and
check the following points:
–
Chain drive links are seated in teeth of
chain sprocket (5).
–
Head of screw (6) locates in slot in guide
bar (8).
–
Peg of tensioner slide (4) engages hole (7)
in guide bar (8).
The guide bar (8) may be either way round. The
logo on the guide bar (8) may also be upside
down.
► Disengage the chain brake.
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