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Main Parts and Controls 2 Maintaining and Sharpening This manual contains operating and
Definitions 3 the Saw Chain 31 safety instructions for all STIHL E 220
Safety Precautions 4 Maintenance Chart 34 series chainsaws.
Mounting the Bar and Chain 23 Specifications 35 Pay special attention to the safety
Tensioning the Saw Chain 24 Ordering Spare Parts 36 precautions outlined on pages 4 to 20.
Checking Chain Tension 24 Adresses 36 Allow only persons who understand this
Chain Oil 24 Manual to operate your chainsaw.
Filling Chain Oil Tank 25
To receive maximum performance and
Chain Brake 25
Connecting Saw to Power Supply 26 satisfaction from your STIHL chainsaw,
Switching On 26 it is important that you read and under-
Switching Off 26 stand the maintenance and safety
Overload Circuit Breaker 27 precautions before using your saw.
Checking Chain Lubrication 27 Contact your STIHL dealer or the
During Operation 28 STIHL distributor for your area if you do
After Finishing Work 28 not understand any of the instructions in
Taking Care of Guide Bar 28 this Manual.
Checking and Replacing
the Chain Sprocket
Motor Cooling
29
30
Warning!
Storing the Machine 30 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 saw differ from
those described in this Manual,
please contact your STIHL dealer for
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
The use of any chainsaw Have your STIHL dealer show you how Safe use of a chainsaw involves
may be hazardous. The to operate your chainsaw. Observe all
1. the operator
saw chain has many applicable local safety regulations,
sharp cutters. If the standards and ordinances. 2. the saw
cutters contact your flesh, 3. the use of the saw.
they will cut you, even if !Warning!
the chain is not moving. At full throttle, Minors should never be allowed to use a
the chain speed can reach 45 mph chainsaw. Bystanders, especially
THE OPERATOR
(20 m/s). It is important that you read, children, and animals should not be Physical Condition
fully understand and observe the allowed in the area where a chainsaw is
You must be in good physical condition
following safety precautions and in use. Store it in a locked place away
and mental health and not under the
warnings. Read the Owner's Manual from children. Do not let bystanders
influence of any substance (drugs,
and the Safety Precautions periodically. contact chain saw or extension cord.
alcohol) which might impair vision,
Pay special attention to the section on Do not lend or rent your dexterity or judgement.
reactive forces. chainsaw without the
Do not operate a chainsaw when you
Owner`s Manual. Be sure
!Warning! that anyone using your
are fatigued. Be alert - If you get tired
while operating your chainsaw, take a
Reactive forces, including kickback, can saw reads and
break. Tiredness may result in loss of
be dangerous. Careless or improper use understands the
control. Working with any chainsaw can
of any chainsaw may cause serious or information contained in this manual.
be strenuous. If you have any condition
fatal injury.
These safety precautions and warnings that might be aggravated by strenuous
All safety precautions that are generally apply to the use of all STIHL chainsaws. work, check with your doctor before
observed when working with an axe or a Different models may have different operating a chainsaw.
hand saw also apply to the operation of parts and controls. See the appropriate
chainsaws. However, because a section of your Owner's Manual for a !Warning!
chainsaw is a high-speed, fast-cutting description of the controls and function Prolonged use of chainsaws (or other
power tool, special safety precautions of the parts of your model saw. machines) exposing the operator to
must be observed to reduce the risk of vibrations may produce whitefinger
personal injury. disease (Raynaud's phenomenon) or
carpal tunnel syndrome.
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These conditions reduce the hand's All the above mentioned precautions do Protect your hands with
ability to feel and regulate temperature, not guarantee that you will not sustain gloves when handling
produce numbness and burning whitefinger disease or carpal tunnel saw and saw chain.
sensations and may cause nerve and syndrome. Therefore, continual and Heavy-duty, nonslip
circulation damage and tissue necrosis. regular users should monitor closely the gloves improve your grip
condition of their hands and fingers. If and protect your hands.
All factors which contribute to
any of the above symptoms appear,
whitefinger disease are not known, but Good footing is most
seek medical advice immediately.
cold weather, smoking and diseases or important in chainsaw
physical conditions that affect blood !Warning! work. Wear sturdy boots
vessels and blood transport, as well as with nonslip soles. Steel-
According to STIHL's current
high vibration levels and long periods of toed safety boots are
knowledge, the electric motor or this unit
exposure to vibration are mentioned as recommended.
should not interfere with a pacemaker.
factors in the development of whitefinger
When in doubt, however, consult their Never operate a chainsaw unless
disease. In order to reduce the risk of
physician and the pacemaker manu- wearing goggles or properly fitted safety
whitefinger disease and carpal tunnel
facturer before operating this tool. glasses with adequate top and side
syndrome, please note the following:
protection complying with your national
– Wear gloves and keep your hands standard.
Proper Clothing
warm.
Wear an approved safety
– Keep the saw chain sharp and the !Warning! hard hat to protect your
saw well maintained. A dull chain To reduce the risk of injury, the operator head. Chainsaw noise
will increase cutting time, and should wear proper protective apparel. may damage your
pressing a dull chain through wood hearing. Always wear
will increase the vibrations Clothing must be sturdy sound barriers (ear plugs
transmitted to your hands. A saw and snug-fitting, but allow or ear mufflers) to protect your hearing.
with loose components will also complete freedom of Continual and regular users should have
tend to have higher vibration levels. movement. Avoid loose- their hearing checked regularly.
fitting jackets, scarfs,
– Maintain a firm grip at all times, but
neckties, jewelry, flared or
do not squeeze the handles with
cuffed pants, unconfined long hair or
constant, excessive pressures.
anything that could become entangled
Take frequent breaks.
with the saw or brush. Wear overalls or
jeans with a reinforced cut retardant
insert or cut retardant chaps.
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chapter "Mounting the Bar and Chain" of
THE USE OF THE SAW your Owner's Manual.
STIHL Oilomatic chain, guide bar and
Transporting the chainsaw
sprocket must match each other in
!Warning! By hand: When carrying the chain saw
gauge and pitch.
Before replacing any bar and chain, see
Always fully release the trigger switch by hand, it must be switched off and the the sections on "Specifications",
and make sure the chain has stopped saw held in the proper position, i.e. it "Kickback" and the "ANSI B 175.1-2000
moving before putting the saw down or should be gripped by the front handle. chainsaw kickback standard" in this
carrying it. When carrying the saw over The chain guard must be fitted, even manual.
longer distances, disconnect the plug when carrying the saw only a short
and reposition the extension cord. distance, and the guide bar must point
backwards, away from the direction in
which you are going.
Do not carry the machine by the power
cable. Carry the cable in your hand. If
the cable is dragged on a rough surface
(concrete etc.) the cable may become
damaged.
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If you use an extension cord, be sure to To reduce the risk of electric shock, this
use one heavy enough to carry the appliance has a polarized plug (one !Warning !
current your electric saw will draw. An blade is wider than the other).This plug Be sure that the guide bar and chain are
improper gauged extension cord will will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. clear of you and all other obstructions
cause a drop in wire voltage resulting in If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, and objects, including the ground. If the
loss of power and overheating. Use only reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, bar nose near the upper quadrant
extension cords having an electrical contact a qualified electrician to install touches an object, it may cause
rating not less than the rating of the the proper outlet. Do not change the kickback to occur (see section on
product. plug in any way. reactive forces). Never attempt to start
The following table shows the correct the chainsaw when the guide bar is in a
size to use depending on cord length !Warning! cut or kerf.
and machine label ampere rating. Position the electric cable so that it will
not be damaged when using the electric !Warning!
Minimum wire size for extension
saw. Always keep the electric cable Use of this product (including sharpen-
cords for 120 Volt appliances:
behind the operator and away from the ing the saw chain) can generate dust,
Cord types: SJW-A or SJTW-A bar and chain. Always be sure that your mists and fumes containing chemicals
Round jacketed cords. cable does not become entangled with known to cause respiratory disease,
obstacles or objects. Damaged cables cancer, birth defects, or other
Using not more than 12 amps may cause electrocution. If you take a reproductive harm. If you are unfamiliar
Cord length (ft) 50 100 150 break at your work, always disconnect with the risks associated with the
the cable. particular dust, mist or fume at issue,
Wire size (AWG) 14 12 10 consult your employer, governmental
agencies such as OSHA and NIOSH
Working Conditions
and other sources on hazardous
Using not more than 15 amps Operate the chainsaw under good materials. California and some other
visibility and daylight conditions only. authorities, for instance, have published
Cord length (ft) 50 100 150
lists of substances known to cause
Wire size (AWG) 10 * * !Warning ! cancer, reproductive toxicity, etc. Control
Your saw is a one person saw. Do not dust (such as sawdust), mists (such as
* not recommended
allow other persons to be near the oil mist from chain lubrication) and
Listed by UL, W-A marking on cable running chain saw. Operate your saw fumes at the source where possible.
jacket indicates "use outdoors". without assistance.
Appropriate extension cords are
available in stores spezializing in
electrical equipment.
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In this regard use good work practices Don't work alone. Keep within calling
and follow the recommendations of distance of others in case help is
OSHA / NIOSH and occupational and needed.
trade associations. When the inhalation
Your chainsaw is equipped with a chain
of toxic dust, mists and fumes cannot be
catcher. It is designed to reduce the risk
eliminated, the operator and any
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of personal injury in the event of a
bystanders should always wear a
thrown or broken chain. From time to
respirator approved by NIOSH / MSHA
time the catcher may be damaged or
for the type substance at issue.
removed.
!Warning! To reduce the risk of personal injury, do Cutting Instructions
Breathing asbestos dust is dangerous not operate a chainsaw with a damaged
Grip: Always hold the saw firmly with
and can cause severe or fatal injury, or missing catcher.
both hands when the engine is running.
respiratory illness or cancer. The use
and disposal of asbestos containing !Warning! Place your left hand on front handle bar
and your right hand on rear handle and
products have been strictly regulated by Avoid stumbling on obstacles such as
throttle trigger. Left-handers should
OSHA and the Environmental Protection stumps, roots or rocks and watch out for
follow these instructions too.
Agency. Do not cut or disturb asbestos, holes or ditches. Clear the area where
Wrap your fingers tightly around the
asbestos containing products (e.g. you are working. Be extremely cautious
handles, keeping the handles cradled
asbestos containing drywall or other when working on slopes or uneven
between your thumb and forefinger. With
construction products), or products such ground. There is increased danger of
your hands in this position, you can best
as pipes which are wrapped or covered slipping on freshly debarked logs.
oppose and absorb the push, pull and
with asbestos insulation. If you have any
reason to believe that you might be !Warning! kickback forces of your saw without
losing control (see section on reactive
cutting asbestos, immediately contact To reduce the risk
forces). Make sure your chainsaw
your employer or a local OSHA of serious or fatal
handles and grip are in good condition
representative. injury to the
and free of moisture, pitch, oil or grease.
operator or
bystanders, never
use the saw with one hand.
You cannot control reactive forces and
you may lose control of the saw, which
can result in the skating or bouncing of
the bar and chain along the limb or log.
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Position the chainsaw in such a way that
!Warning! your body is clear of the cutting
Never touch a chain with your hand or attachment whenever the engine is
any part of your body when the engine is running. Stand to the left of cut while
running, even when the chain is not bucking.
rotating. The chain continues to rotate
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Don't put pressure on the saw when
for a short period after the throttle trigger
reaching the end of a cut. The pressure
is released.
may cause the bar and rotating chain to
!Warning! pop out of the cut or kerf, go out of
control and strike the operator or some
Do not cut any material other than wood Never work on a ladder, or on any other
other object. If the rotating chain strikes
or wooden objects. Use your chain insecure support. Never use the saw
some other object, a reactive force may
sawing only. It is not designed for prying above shoulder height.
cause the moving chain to strike the
or shoveling away limbs, roots or other
objects. When sawing, make sure that !Warning! operator.
the saw chain does not touch any Never work in a tree unless you have
foreign materials such as rocks, fences, received specific, professional training Reactive forces including kickback
nails and the like. Such objects may be for such work, are properly secured
flung off, damage the saw chain or (such as tackle and harness system or a !Warning!
cause the saw to kickback. lift bucket), have both hands free for Reactive forces may occur any time the
operating the chainsaw in a cramped chain is rotating. Reactive forces can be
!Warning! environment and have taken proper dangerous! In any chainsaw,
In order to keep control of your saw, precautions to avoid injury from falling
always maintain a firm foothold. limbs or branches.
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the bar and chain contact the object, the
angle of contact, the condition of the
chain and other factors.
The type of bar and saw chain you use
the powerful force used to cut wood can
is an important factor in the occurrence
be reversed (and work against the
and force of the kickback reaction. Some
operator). If the rotating chain is
STIHL bar and chain types are designed
suddenly stopped by contact with any
to reduce kickback forces. STIHL
solid object like a log or branch or is
recommends the use of reduced
pinched, the reactive forces may occur
kickback bars and low kickback chains.
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instantly. These reactive forces may
result in loss of control which may, in
turn, cause serious or fatal injury. An
understanding of the causes of these
reactive forces may help you avoid loss The reaction of the cutting force of the
of control. chain causes a rotational force on the
chainsaw in the direction opposite to the
chain movement. This may fling the bar
The most common reactive forces are up and back in an uncontrolled arc
– kickback, mainly in the plane of the bar. Under
some cutting circumstances the bar
– pushback, moves towards the operator, who may
– pull-in. suffer severe or fatal injury.
Kickback may occur, for example,
Kickback: when the chain near the upper quadrant
Kickback may occur when of the bar nose contacts the wood or is
the moving saw chain pinched during limbing or when it is
near the upper quadrant incorrectly used to begin a plunge or
of the bar nose contacts a boring cut.
solid object or is pinched.
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On this electric chainsaw model, as Low kickback saw chain and reduced
soon as you release the trigger switch kickback bars
completely, the coasting chain brake is
STIHL offers a variety of bars and
engaged and stops the chain. See the
chains. STIHL reduced kickback bars
chapter entitled "Chain Brake" in your
and low kickback chains are designed to
Owner's Manual.
reduce the risk of kickback injury. Other
!Warning! chains are designed to obtain higher
cutting efficiency or sharpening ease but
Never operate your chainsaw without a
may result in higher kickback tendency.
front hand guard. In a kickback situation
this guard helps protect your left hand or STIHL has developed a color
other parts of your body. In addition, codesystem to help you identify the
removal of the hand guard on a saw STIHL reduced kickback bars and low
equipped with a chain brake will kickback chains. Cutting attachments
deactivate the chain brake. with green warning decals or green
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labels on the packaging are designed to
!Warning! reduce the risk of kickback injury. The
No Quickstop or other chain brake matching of green decaled electric
device prevents kickback. These chainsaws with green labeled bars and
devices are designed to reduce the risk green labeled chains gives compliance
When a kickback occurs, the guide bar of kickback injury, if activated, in certain with the computed kickback angle
may rotate around the front handle. If the kickback situations. In order for the requirements of § 30 of UL 16 62 / ANSI
cutting position is such that the Quickstop to reduce the risk of kickback B 175.1-2000 when the products are in
operator's left hand is gripping the front injury, it must be properly maintained their original condition. Products with
handle behind the hand guard, and if the and in good working order. See the yellow decals or labels are for users with
left hand rotates around the front handle chapter entitled "Chain Brake" and extraordinary cutting needs and
and makes a sufficiently forceful contact "Maintenance, Repair and Storing" of experience and specialized training for
with the front hand guard, which is the your Owner's Manual. In addition, there dealing with kickback.
Quickstop activating lever, this contact must be enough distance between the STIHL recommends the use of its
will activate the Quickstop. The chain bar and the operator to ensure that the green labeled reduced kickback bars,
brake on most new model STIHL Quickstop has sufficient time to activate green labeled low kickback chains
chainsaws can also be activated by and stop the chain before potential and a STIHL Quickstop chain brake
inertia. See the chapter entitled "Chain contact with the operator. for both experienced and
Brake" of your Owner's Manual. inexperienced chainsaw users.
!Warning!
An improperly maintained chain brake
may increase the time needed to stop
the chain after activation, or may not
activate at all.
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Please ask your STIHL dealer to Low kickback chain kickback energy. Improper lowering or
properly match your powerhead with the sharpening of the depth gauges or
Some types of saw chain have specially
appropriate bar/chain combinations to shaping of the cutters may increase the
designed components to reduce the
reduce the risk of kickback injury. Green chance and the potential energy of a
force of nose contact kickback. STIHL
labeled bars and chains are kickback. Always cut with a properly
has developed low kickback chain for
recommended for all powerheads. See sharpened chain.
your powerhead.
your "STIHL Bar and Chain Information"
leaflet for details. "Low kickback saw chain" is a chain
Reduced kickback bar
which has met the kickback
!Warning! performance requirements of § 5.12.2.4 STIHL green labeled reduced kickback
Use of other, non-listed bar/chain of ANSI B 175.1-2000 (Safety bars are designed to reduce the risk of
combinations may increase kickback Requirements for Gasoline-Powered kickback injury when used with STIHL
forces and increase the risk of kickback ChainSaws) when tested on a selected green labeled low kickback chains.
injury. New bar/chain combinations may representative sample of chainsaws
be developed after publication of this below 3.8 cubic inch (62 cm³) !Warning!
literature, which will, in combination with displacement specified in When used with other, more aggressive
certain electric chainsaws, comply with ANSI B 175.1-2000. chains, these bars may be less effective
§ 30 of UL 16 62 / § 5.12 of ANSI in reducing kickback, and may result in
B 175.1-2000. Check with your STIHL !Warning! higher kickback forces.
dealer for such combinations. There are potential powerhead and bar
combinations with which low kickback
!Warning! saw chains can be used which have not Bow Guides
Reduced kickback bars and low been specifically certified to comply with
kickback chains do not prevent the 45° computer derived kickback !Warning!
kickback, but they are designed to angle of § 5.12 of ANSI Do not mount a bow guide on any STIHL
reduce the risk of kickback injury. They B 175.1-2000. Some low kickback chainsaw. Any chainsaw equipped with
are available from your STIHL dealer. chains have not been tested with all a bowguide is potentially very
powerhead and bar combinations. dangerous. The risk of kickback is
!Warning! increased with a bow guide because of
Even if your saw is equipped with a !Warning! the increased kickback contact area.
Quickstop, a reduced kickback bar and/ A dull or improperly sharpened chain Low kickback chain will not significantly
or low kickback chain, this does not may reduce or negate the effects of the reduce the risk of kickback injury when
eliminate the risk of injury by kickback. design features intended to reduce used on a bow guide.
Therefore, always observe all safety
precautions to avoid kickback situations.
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To avoid kickback
The best protection from personal injury
that may result from kickback is to avoid
kickback situations:
1. Hold the chainsaw firmly with both
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hands and maintain a secure grip.
2. Be aware of the location of the guide A B
bar nose at all times.
3. Never let the nose of the guide bar
A = Pull-in: B = Pushback:
contact any object. Do not cut limbs
with the nose of the guide bar. Be Pull-in occurs when the chain on the Pushback occurs when the chain on the
especially careful when cutting bottom of the bar is suddenly stopped top of the bar is suddenly stopped when
small, tough limbs, small size brush when it is pinched, caught or encounters it is pinched, caught or encounters a
and saplings which may easily catch a foreign object in the wood. The foreign object in the wood. The reaction
the chain. reaction of the chain pulls the saw of the chain drives the saw straight back
4 Don't overreach. forward and may cause the operator to toward the operator and may cause loss
lose control. of saw control. Pushback frequently
5. Don't cut above shoulder height. occurs when the top of the bar is used
6. Begin cutting and continue at full Pull-in frequently occurs when the
for cutting.
throttle. bumper spike of the saw is not held
securely against the tree or limb and
7. Cut only one log at a time. when the chain is not rotating at full To avoid pushback
8. Use extreme caution when speed before it contacts the wood.
1. Be alert to forces or situations that
reentering a previous cut.
9. Do not attempt to plunge cut if you
!Warning! may cause material to pinch the top
of the chain.
are not experienced with this cutting Use extreme caution when cutting small
size brush and saplings which may 2. Do not cut more than one log at a
technique.
easily catch the chain and pull you off time.
10. Be alert for shifting of the log or
balance. 3. Do not twist the saw when
other forces that may cause the cut
withdrawing the bar from a plunge
to close and pinch the chain. To avoid pull-in
cut or underbuck cut because the
11. Maintain saw chain properly. Cut 1. Always start a cut with the chain chain can pinch.
with a correctly sharpened, properly rotating at full speed and the
tensioned chain at all times. bumper spike in contact with the
12. Stand to the side of the cutting path wood.
of the chainsaw. 2. Pull-in may also be prevented by
using wedges to open the kerf or
cut.
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!Warning! !Warning!
Working with an electric chain saw in the Always observe the general condition of
woods - i.e. felling or limbing - is very the tree. Inexperienced users should
dangerous. The freedom of movement never attempt to cut trees which are
necessary for this work is impaired by decayed or rotted inside or which are
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the power cable! Electric saws are leaning or otherwise under tension. 1 1/ 2 1
intended for stationary use in yards, There is an increased risk that such 21/2
buildings, etc. trees could snap or split while being cut
and cause serious or fatal injury to the
operator or bystanders. Also look for Felling Instructions:
Cutting Techniques broken or dead branches which could
When felling, maintain a distance of at
These general instructions apply to all vibrate loose and fall on the operator.
least 2 1/2 tree lengths from the nearest
chain saws. As stated above, however, When felling on a slope, the operator
person.
STIHL recommends against use of your should stand on the uphill side if
electric saw in the woods. possible. When felling in the vicinity of roads,
railways and power lines, etc., take extra
Felling
precautions. Inform the police, utility
Felling is cutting down a tree. company or railway authority before
beginning to cut.
Before felling a tree, consider carefully
all conditions which may affect the !Warning!
direction of fall, including:
The noise of your engine may drown any
The intended direction of the fall. warning call.
The natural lean of the tree. !Warning!
Any unusually heavy limb structure. There are a number of factors that may
Surrounding trees and obstacles. affect and change the intended direction
of fall, e.g. wind, lean of tree, sloping
The wind direction and speed. ground, one-sided limb structure, wood
structure, decay, snow load, etc. To
reduce the risk of severe or fatal injury to
yourself or others, look for these
conditions prior to beginning the cut, and
be alert for a change in direction while
the tree is falling.
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B
45°
A
A
45°
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B
Escape path Buttress roots Conventional cut
First clear the tree base and work area If the tree has large buttress roots, cut A = felling notch - determines the
from interfering limbs and brush and into the largest buttress vertically first direction of the fall
clean its lower portion with an axe. (horizontally next) and remove the For a conventional cut:
resulting piece.
Then, establish two paths of escape (B) : Properly place felling notch
and remove all obstacles. These paths perpendicular to the line of fall,
should be generally opposite to the close to the ground
planned direction of the fall of the tree : Cut down at app. 45-degree angle
(A) and about at a 45° angle. Place all to a depth of about 1/5 to 1/4 of the
tools and equipment a safe distance trunk diameter
away from the tree, but not on the : Make second cut horizontal
escape paths. : Remove resulting 45-degree piece
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Open-face technique Making sapwood cuts B = Felling cut
A = felling notch - determines the : For medium sized or larger trees Conventional and open-face technique:
direction of the fall make cuts at both sides of the trunk,
: Begin 1 to 2 inches (2,5 to 5 cm)
For an open-face cut: : at same height as subsequent
higher than centre of felling notch
felling cut
: Properly place felling notch : Cut horizontally towards the felling
: Cut to no more than width of guide
perpendicular to the line of fall, notch
bar
close to the ground : Leave approx.1/10 of diameter
This is especially important in uncut. This is the hinge
: Cut down at app. 50-degree angle
softwood in summer - it helps : Do not cut through the hinge - you
to a depth of app.1/5 to 1/4 of the
prevent sapwood splintering when could lose control of the direction of
trunk diameter
the tree falls. the fall
: Make second cut from below at app.
40 degree angle Drive wedges into the felling cut where
: Remove resulting 90-degree piece necessary to control the fall.
!Warning!
If the tip of the bar contacts a wedge, it
may cause kickback. Wedges should be
of wood or plastic - never steel, which
can damage the chain.
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2
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C = Hinge Felling cut for large diameter trees:
!Warning!
: Helps control the falling tree
Be extremely careful with partially fallen !Warning!
: Do not cut through the hinge -you
trees which are poorly supported. When Felling a tree that has a diameter greater
could lose control of the direction of
the tree hangs or for some other reason than the length of the guide bar requires
the fall
does not fall completely, set the saw use of either the sectioning felling cut or
!Warning! aside and pull the tree down with a cable plunge-cut method. These methods are
winch, block and tackle or tractor. If you extremely dangerous because they
In order to reduce the risk of personal
try to cut it down with your saw, you may involve the use of the nose of the guide
injury, never stand directly behind the
be injured. bar and can result in kickback. Only
tree when it is about to fall, since part of
properly trained professionals should
the trunk may split and come back Felling cut for small diameter trees:
attempt these techniques.
towards the operator (barber-chairing), simple fan cut
or the tree may jump backwards off the Sectioning method
Engage the bumper spikes of the
stump. Always keep to the side of the
chainsaw directly behind the location of For the sectioning method make the first
falling tree. When the tree starts to fall,
the intended hinge and pivot the saw part of the felling cut with the guide bar
withdraw the bar, shut off the motor and
around this point only as far as the fanning in toward the hinge. Then, using
walk away on the preplanned escape
hinge. The bumper spike rolls against the bumper spike as a pivot, reposition
path. Watch out for falling limbs.
the trunk. the saw for the next cut.
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Limbing
Limbing is removing the branches from a
fallen tree.
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guide bar.
bar nose to the tree at an angle. Cut until
the depth of the kerf is about the same Do not stand on a log while limbing it -
as the width of the guide bar. Next, align you may slip or the log may roll.
the saw in the direction in which the Start limbing by leaving the lower limbs
Avoid repositioning the saw more than
recess is to be cut. to support the log off the ground. When
necessary. When repositioning for the
next cut, keep the guide bar fully With the saw at full speed, insert the underbucking freely hanging limbs, a
engaged in the kerf to keep the felling guide bar in the trunk. pinch may result or the limb may fall,
cut straight. If the saw begins to pinch, causing loss of control. If a pinch occurs,
Enlarge the plunge cut as shown in the
insert a wedge to open the cut. On the stop the motor and remove the saw, by
illustration.
last cut, do not cut the hinge. lifting the limb.
Plunge-cut method !Warning! !Warning!
There is an extreme danger of kickback
Timber having a diameter more than Be extremely cautious when cutting
at this point. Extra caution must be taken
twice the length of the guide bar requires limbs or logs under tension (spring
to maintain control of the saw. To make
the use of the plunge-cut method before poles). The limbs or logs could spring
the felling cut, follow the sectioning
making the felling cut. back toward the operator and cause loss
method described previously.
of control of the saw and severe or fatal
injury to the operator.
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Bucking 2. Cut only one log at a time. 5. Logs under strain: Risk of pinching!
3. Shattered wood should be cut very Always start relieving cut (1) at
Bucking is cutting a log into sections.
carefully. Sharp slivers of wood may compression side (A).Then make
!Warning! be caught and flung in the direction bucking cut (2) at tension side (B).
of the operator of the saw. If the saw pinches, stop the motor
1. When bucking, do not stand on the
and remove it from the log.
log. Make sure the log will not roll 4. When cutting small logs, place log
downhill. If on a slope, stand on the through "V" - shaped supports on 6. Only properly trained professionals
uphill side of the log. Watch out for top of a sawhorse. Never permit should work in an area where the
rolling logs. another person to hold the log. logs, limbs and roots are tangled.
Never hold the log with your leg or Working in blow down areas is
foot. extremely hazardous.
7. Drag the logs into a clear area
before cutting. Pull out exposed and
cleared logs first.
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$1'6725,1* :DUQLQJ Excessive wear will reduce the effective-
ness of the chain brake and can render
Always stop the motor, disconnect the it inoperable. For proper and effective
6HUYLFLQJRIGRXEOHLQVXODWHG plug from the power supply and ensure operation of the chain brake, the brake
DSSOLDQFH that the chain is stopped before making band and drum must be kept free of dirt,
any adjustments, maintenance or repair grease and other foreign matter which
This electric chainsaw is double- work, changing the saw chain or cleaning may reduce brake performance on the
insulated. In such an appliance, two the saw. Do not attempt any drum.
systems of insulation are provided maintenance or repair work not
instead of grounding. No grounding described in your Owner’s Manual. Have For these reasons, each STIHL chain-
means are provided, nor should means such work performed at your STIHL saw should be returned to trained
for grounding be added to the appliance. service shop only. personnel such as your STIHL servicing
Servicing a double-insulated appliance dealer for periodic inspection and
requires extreme care and knowledge of Keep the chain, bar and sprocket clean; servicing of the brake system
the system, and should be done only by replace worn sprockets or chains. according to the following schedule:
qualified service personnel. Keep the chain sharp. You can spot a dull
chain when easy-to-cut wood becomes Heavy usage - every three months,
Replacement parts for double-insulated hard to cut and burn marks appear on Moderate usage - twice a year,
appliance must be identical to the parts the wood. Keep the chain at proper Occasional usage - annually.
they replace. tension. Tighten all nuts, bolts and
screws before each use. The chainsaw should also be returned
Use only identical STIHL replacement immediately for maintenance whenever
parts for maintenance and repair. Only authorized personnel may replace the brake system cannot be thoroughly
Use of parts manufactured by others the power supply cord. A damaged cleaned or there is a change in its
may cause serious or fatal injury. power supply cord must be replaced by operating characteristics.
an identical STIHL replacement part.
Never operate a chainsaw that is dam-
aged, improperly adjusted or not com-
:DUQLQJ Additionally, the daily maintenance
schedule for your chainsaw set forth in
pletely or securely assembled. Follow In order for the chain brake on your your STIHL Owner’s Manual should be
the maintenance and repair instructions STIHL chainsaw to properly perform its strictly followed.
in the appropriate section of your function of reducing the risk of kickback
Owner’s Manual, especially those in the and other injuries, it must be properly Store chainsaw in a dry locked place
chapters " Mounting the Bar and Chain" maintained. Like an automobile brake, a and away from children.
"Maintaining and Sharpening" and chainsaw chain brake incurs wear each It should have the scabbard mounted or
"Chain Brake". time it is engaged (see chapter "Chain be in a carrying case.
Brake" in this manual).
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resistant to aging (e.g. STIHL Bioplus)
Retensioning during cutting work: since it will otherwise quickly turn to
resin. This results in hard deposits that
are difficult to remove, especially in the
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Disengage the chain brake.
• Slacken off the nut. The service life of the chain and guide
• Hold the bar nose up and use
screwdriver to turn the tensioning
bar depends on the quality of the
lubricant. It is therefore essential to use
screw clockwise until chain fits only a specially formulated chain
snugly against the underside of the
bar. While still holding bar nose up,
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lubricant.
tighten the nut ILUPO\. • Wear work gloves. If special chain lubricant is not available,
• Now refer to chapter
"Checking Chain Tension"
• Disengage the chain brake:
Pull hand guard toward the front
you may - in an emergency - use an HD
single grade or multigrade engine oil
handle. with a viscosity that suits the prevailing
Arrows show direction of rotation outside temperature.
of chain. The chain must fit snugly against the
underside of the bar and it must still be
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by hand. Medical studies have shown that
renewed contact with waste oil can
• If necessary, retension the chain. cause skin cancer. Avoid direct contact
with waste oil. If waste oil does get on
1RWHA new chain has to be retensioned your skin, wash with soap and water.
more often than one that has been in 'RQRWXVH waste oil for any purpose,
use for some time. and dispose of it only at authorized
Check chain tension frequently - disposal locations.
see section "During Operation".
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Before starting work:
The hand guard must be free of dirt and
move freely.
• Disengage the chain brake.
• Switch on the saw.
2
• Push hand guard in direction of bar
nose. The chain brake is working
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standstill within a few fractions of a
second.
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normal wear. It must therefore be
checked and serviced regularly by
• Thorougly clean the filler cap
and the area around it to ensure
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trained personnel (e.g. STIHL dealer)
at the following intervals:
that no dirt falls into the tank. • The chain is stopped and locked
• Fill up with chain oil. when the hand guard is pushed Full-time professional
• Check oil level regularly during
operation.
toward the bar nose by the left hand. users:
Semi-professional
every 3 months
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can return to the off position . It is
be the same. then locked in this position by the
trigger switch interlock.
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via a ground-fault circuit breaker.
Extension cord must be suitable for
outdoor use.
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with a fuse or automatic circuit breaker.
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when you switch on the saw, use an
extension cord (at least 10m/35 ft long)
that meets the specifications in the
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following table.
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Minimum wire size for extension cords
for 120 Volt appliances:
• Make sure you have a firm footing.
cord types: SJW-A or SJTW-A
Round jacketed cords.
• Check that bystanders are well
clear of general work area of the
cord length (feet) 50 100 150 saw.
wire size (AWG) 14 12 10 • Hold the saw firmly with both hands.
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or the chain stops, reduce feed
pressure LPPHGLDWHO\ to avoid
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to the saw.
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every time you sharpen the chain -
and every time you replace the
:KHQVDZLVFROG chain - this helps avoid one-sided
• Refer to chapter "Checking Chain
Tension".
wear, especiallly at the nose and
underside of the bar.
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The chain stretches and begins to sag. oil inlet hole
The drive links on the underside of the oilway
bar must not come out of the bar groove bar groove.
- the chain may otherwise jump off the
bar.
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with scale on filing gauge* -
in area of nose on Duromatic bars - a
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2
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3
type pitch groove depth
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The drive link tangs will otherwise
scrape along the bottom of the
groove - the cutters and tie straps will
not ride on the rails.
Replace the chain sprocket %HIRUHUHPRYLQJFKDLQVSURFNHW
- after using two Oilomatic chains. • Disconnect saw from power supply
- or even sooner if the wear marks D
on the sprocket are deeper than
• Remove chain sprocket cover,
chain and guide bar.
approx. 0.5 mm (1/64") since this
would reduce the life of the chain. • Remove screw from the shaft.
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through wood effortlessly and requires
very little feed pressure.
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Do not work with a dull or damaged
B
chain as it will increase the physical
effort required, produce unsatisfactory
results and a higher rate of wear.
The chain pitch (e.g. 3/8) is marked on $ Filing angle
&OHDQDQGFKHFN\RXUFKDLQ the depth gauge side of each cutter. % Side plate angle
for cracks in the links and damaged
rivets - 8VHRQO\VSHFLDOVDZFKDLQILOHV Chain type Angle (°)
replace any damaged or worn parts of A B
the chain and match the new parts to the Other files have the wrong shape and
cut. Rapid-Micro (RM) 30 85
shape and size of the original parts.
Rapid-Super (RS) 30 60
Picco-Micro (PM/PMN) 30 85
,PSRUWDQW It is absolutely imperative to Select file diameter according to chain
comply with the angles and dimensions pitch - see table at the end of this
specified below. If the VDZFKDLQLV chapter.
Cutter shapes:
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You must observe certain angles when Micro = Semi-chisel
particular if the depth gauge is set too
resharpening the chain cutters Super = Full chisel
low - there is a risk of increased
kickback of the chainsaw, with resulting
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Furthermore, the angles must be the
chain pitches.
same on all cutters.
If angles are uneven:
Chain will run roughly, not in a straight
line, wear quickly and finally break.
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• Rotate the file at regular intervals
while filing -
this avoids one-sided wear.
• Use a piece of hardwood to remove
burrs from cutting edge.
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after sufficient and constant practice: they will have different heights. This
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makes the chain run roughly and can
cause it to break.
30° 35°
away as little metal as possible -
10° 0° two or three strokes of the file are
usually enough
• Always file from the inside to the
outside of the cutter.
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STlHL filing gauge* (see table)
• The file only sharpens on the
forward stroke -
A universal tool for checking the filing lift the file off the cutter on the back-
and side plate angles, depth gauge stroke.
setting and cutter length. Also cleans the
guide bar groove and oil inlet hole.
• Hold the file KRUL]RQWDOO\ for all
chain types (at right angle to side of
guide bar) and file according to the
angles marked on the filing tool.
• Avoid touching the tie straps and
drive links with the file. * Special accessory
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Chain Depth gauge
pitch distance "D"
a Inch (mm) mm (Inch)
1/4 (6.35) 0.65 (0.026)
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3/8-PM (9.32) 0.65 (0.018)
3/8-PMN (9.32) 0.45 (0.026)
0.325 (8.25) 0.65 (0.026)
3/8 (9.32) 0.65 (0.026)
'HSWKJDXJHVHWWLQJ Round off depth gauges parallel to the
This setting may be increased by 0.2 mm stamped marking.
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at which the cutter enters the wood and weather season - no frost.
thus the thickness of the chip removed. $IWHUVKDUSHQLQJ
/RZHULQJGHSWKJDXJHV Clean the chain thoroughly, remove
Distance between depth gauge and filings or grinding dust - lubricate the
cutting edge = D The depth gauge setting is reduced chain by immersing it in an oil bath.
when the chain is sharpened. Use filing
gauge to check the setting every time
you sharpen the chain and, if necessary, %HIRUHORQJRXWRIVHUYLFHSHULRG
lower the depth gauge with a flat or Clean the chain with a brush and
triangular file so that it is level with the immerse it in an oil bath.
filing gauge.
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Chain pitch Round file Ø Round file File holder Filing gauge Flat file Sharpening kit*
Inch (mm) mm (Inch) Part No. Part No. Part No. Part No. Part No.
1/4 (6.35) 4.0 (5/32) 5605 772 4006 5605 750 4327 1110 893 4000 0814 353 3356 5605 007 1027
3/8 PMN (9.32) 4.0 (5/32) 5605 772 4006 5605 750 4327 0000 893 4000 0814 353 3356 5605 007 1026
3/8 P (9.32) 4.0 (5/32) 5605 772 4006 5605 750 4327 1110 893 4000 0814 353 3356 5605 007 1027
0.325 (8.25) 4.8 (3/16) 5605 772 4806 5605 750 4328 1110 893 4000 0814 353 3356 5605 007 1028
3/8 (9.32) 5.2 (13/64) 5605 772 5206 5605 750 4329 1110 893 4000 0814 353 3356 5605 007 1029
* consisting of file holder with round file, flat file and filing gauge.
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Please note that the following maintenance intervals apply for normal
operating conditions only. If your daily working time is longer than normal or cutting con-
after finishing
starting work
work or daily
ditions are difficult (very dusty work area, wood that produces a
as required
if damaged
see page:
lot of pitch, tropical wood etc.), shorten the specified intervals accordingly.
monthly
if faulty
weekly
before
Visual inspection (condition, leaks) x
Complete machine
Clean x
Switch Check operation x 24
Check operation x 23
Chain brake, coast down brake
Have cleaned by STIHL dealer x 23
Chain oil tank Clean x
Chain lubrication Check x 25
Inspect, also check sharpness x 29
Saw chain Check chain tension x 22
Sharpen x 29
Check (wear, damage) x 26
Clean and turn over x x 26
Guide bar
Deburr x
Replace x x 27
Chain sprocket Check x 27
Cooling inlets Clean x 28
All accessible screws and nuts Retighten x
Chain catcher on chain sprocket Check x
cover Replace chain sprocket cover x
Check x
Power cord
Have replaced by STIHL dealer x
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Specifications
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Ordering Spare Parts Addresses
Please enter your saw model, machine Warranty claims following repairs STIHL Inc.
number as well as the part numbers of can be accepted only if the repair
has been performed by an authorized 536 Viking Drive
the guide bar, saw chain and chain
STIHL servicing dealer using original P.O. Box 2015
sprocket in the spaces provided on this
STlHL spare parts. Virginia Beach
page.
VA 23452-2015
This will make re-ordering simpler. Original STIHL parts can be identified by
the STlHL part number,
The guide bar, saw chain and chain the logo T
sprocket are subject to normal wear and and the STIHL parts symbol
tear.
The symbol may appear alone on small
When purchasing these parts, always parts.
quote the saw model, the part numbers
and names of the parts.
Model
Machine number
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5. Do not start cutting until you have a 10. Shut off the motor before setting the 15. All chainsaw service, other than the
clear work area, secure footing, and chainsaw down. items listed in the Owner's Manual
a planned retreat path from the 11. Use extreme caution when cutting maintenance instructions, should be
falling tree. small size brush and saplings performed by competent chainsaw
6. Keep all parts of your body away because slender material may catch service personnel.
from the saw chain when the engine the saw chain and be whipped 16. When transporting your chainsaw,
is running. toward you or pull you off balance. use the appropriate chain guard
7. Before you switch on the motor, 12. When cutting a limb that is under (scabbard).
make sure that the saw chain is not tension be alert for springback so 17. Reduced kickback bars and low
contacting anything. that you will not be struck when the kickback chains are designed to
8. Carry the chainsaw with the motor tension in the wood fibers is reduce the risk of kickback injury.
stopped, the guide bar and saw released. Ask your STIHL dealer about these
chain to the rear. 13. Keep the handles dry, clean, and devices.
9. Do not operate a chainsaw that is free of oil.
Other important safety precautions are
damaged, improperly adjusted, or 14. Do not operate a chainsaw in a tree
contained in the body of the Owner's
not completely and securely unless you have been specifically
Manual.
assembled. trained to do so.
Note:
When using a chainsaw for logging
purposes, refer to the Code of Federal
Regulations, Parts 1910 and 1928.