Instruction Manual

► If the chain continues to rotate: Engage the
chain brake, disconnect extension cable’s plug
from the wall outlet and contact your STIHL
servicing dealer.
Your saw has a malfunction.
9.6 Checking Chain Lubrication
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► Check oil level in inspection window.
► If level is below “OIL min” (1) mark: Fill up with
chain oil.
Insufficient chain oil in the tank.
► Connect the extension cord’s plug to a wall
outlet.
► Disengage the chain brake.
► Hold the guide bar over a light surface.
► Switch on the saw.
Chain oil is thrown off the chain and is visible
on the light surface. Chain lubrication is oper‐
ating properly.
► If no chain oil can be seen:
► Fill up with chain oil.
► Check chain lubrication again.
► If chain oil is still not visible on the light sur‐
face: Do not use your chain saw and con‐
tact your STIHL servicing dealer. Chain
lubrication is defective.
10 Operating the Saw
10.1 Holding and Controlling the
Chain Saw
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► Hold and control your saw with your left hand
on the front handle and your right hand on the
control handle. Wrap thumb of left hand
around the front handle and thumb of right
handle around the control handle.
10.2 Cutting
WARNING
■ If kickback occurs, the saw can be thrown up
in the direction of the operator. This may result
in serious or fatal injuries.
►
Always cut with the chain running at full
speed.
► Do not cut with the upper quadrant of the
bar nose.
► Begin the cut with the chain running at full
speed and keep the guide bar vertical.
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► Engage the bumper spike and use it as a ful‐
crum.
► Guide the full width of the bar into the wood
and reposition the bumper spike as required.
► Take the weight of the saw at the end of the
cut.
10.3 Limbing
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► Support the saw on the log.
► With the chain running a full speed, pivot the
bar upwards against the limb.
► Cut through the limb with the top of the bar.
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English 10 Operating the Saw
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