Contents

 

 

 

Guide to Using this Manual ..............

2

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Some Important Safety Precautions

 

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3

 

 

Safety Precautions ...........................

5

 

 

Mounting the Bar and Chain ...........

26

 

 

Tensioning the Saw Chain ..............

28

 

 

Checking Chain Tension .................

28

 

 

Fuel ................................................

28

 

 

Fueling ............................................

29

 

 

Chain Lubricant ..............................

31

 

 

Filling Chain Oil Tank ......................

31

 

 

Checking Chain Lubrication ...........

32

 

 

Chain Brake ....................................

32

 

 

Winter Operation ............................

33

 

 

Electric Handle Heating* ................

34

 

 

Information Before You Start ..........

34

 

 

Starting / Stopping the Engine ........

35

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Operating Instructions ....................

38

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Oil Quantity Control ........................

39

 

 

Taking Care of Guide Bar ...............

39

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Removing the Air Filter ...................

41

 

 

Air Filter System .............................

40

 

 

Cleaning the Air Filter .....................

41

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Cleaning HD Filter ..........................

42

 

 

Motor Management ........................

43

 

 

Adjusting the Carburetor ................

43

 

 

Spark Arresting Screen in Muffler ...

45

 

 

Checking the Spark Plug ................

45

 

 

Replacing Starter Rope

 

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and Rewind Spring .........................

46

 

 

Storing the Machine ........................

48

 

 

Checking and Replacing Chain

 

 

 

Sprocket .........................................

49

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* see “Guide to Using this Manual“

 

English / USA

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 understand the maintenance and safety precautions, starting on page 3, before using your chainsaw.

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 chainsaw differs from those described in this Manual, please contact your STIHL dealer for information and assistance.

MS 440, MS 440 W, MS 440 C

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