Owner's Manual

Original Instruction ManualPrinted on chlorine-free paper
Printing inks contain vegetable oils, paper can be recycled.
© ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG, 2011 0458-557-8621-A. M0-9.B11.DDS. 0000002566_004_GB
MS 441 C-M
English
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Contents
Allow only persons who fully understand
this manual to operate your chain saw.
To receive maximum performance and
satisfaction from your STIHL chain saw,
it is important that you read, understand
and follow the safety precautions and
the operating and maintenance
instructions in chapter "Safety
Precautions and Working Techniques"
before using your chain saw. For further
information you can go to
www.stihlusa.com.
Contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL
distributor for your area if you do not
understand any of the instructions in this
manual.
Guide to Using this Manual 2
Safety Precautions and Working
Techniques 3
Cutting Attachment 24
Mounting the Bar and Chain 24
Tensioning the Chain 25
Checking Chain Tension 25
Fuel 26
Fueling 27
Chain Lubricant 28
Filling Chain Oil Tank 29
Checking Chain Lubrication 29
Chain Brake 30
Winter Operation 31
Electric Handle Heating 32
Starting / Stopping the Engine 32
Operating Instructions 35
Oil Quantity Control 36
Taking Care of the Guide Bar 36
Air Filter System 37
Remove air filter 38
Cleaning the Air Filter 38
Engine Management 39
M-Tronic 39
Spark Arresting Screen in Muffler 40
Spark Plug 40
Replacing the Starter Rope and
Rewind Spring 41
Storing the Machine 43
Checking and Replacing the Chain
Sprocket 44
Maintaining and Sharpening the
Saw Chain 45
Maintenance and Care 48
Main Parts 50
Specifications 52
Special Accessories 53
Ordering Spare Parts 53
Maintenance and Repairs 54
STIHL Incorporated Federal
Emission Control Warranty
Statement 54
Trademarks 56
Warning!
Because a chain saw 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.