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Guide to Using this Manual
This Instruction Manual refers to a STIHL chain saw, also called a machine in this Instruction Manual.
Pictograms
The meanings of the pictograms attached to or embossed on the machine are explained in this manual.
Depending on the model concerned, the following pictograms may be on your machine.
Fuel tank; fuel mixture of gasoline and engine oil
Chain oil tank; chain oil
Engaging and disengag- ing the STIHL Quickstop chain brake
Direction of chain rotation
Ematic; chain oil quantity control
Tension the chain
Intake air preheating for winter operation
Intake air for summer operation
Handle heating
Operate decompression valve
Operate manual fuel pump
Symbols in Text
Many operating and safety instructions are supported by illustrations.
The individual steps or procedures described in the manual may be marked in different ways:
NA bullet marks a step or procedure.
A description of a step or procedure that refers directly to an illustration may contain item numbers that appear in the illustration. Example:
NLoosen the screw (1). N Lever (2) ...
In addition to the operating instructions, this manual may contain paragraphs that require your special attention. Such paragraphs are marked with the symbols and signal words described below:
DANGER
Indicates an imminent risk of severe or fatal injury.
WARNING
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in severe or fatal injury.
NOTICE
Indicates a risk of property damage, including damage to the machine or its individual components.
Engineering Improvements
STIHL’s philosophy is to continually improve all of its products. As a result, engineering changes and improvements are made from time to time. Therefore, some changes, modifications and improvements may not be covered in this manual. If the operating characteristics or the appearance of your machine differs from those described in this manual, please contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for your area for assistance.
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