Owner's Manual

Original Instruction ManualPrinted on chlorine-free paper
Printing inks contain vegetable oils, paper can be recycled.
© ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG, 2013 0458-152-8621-A. VA2.E13. 0000003317_006_GB
MS 441 C-Q
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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.
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.
Quickstop Plus Chain Brake
System 2
Guide to Using this Manual 2
Safety Precautions and Working
Techniques 3
Cutting Attachment 24
Mounting the Bar and Chain 25
Tensioning the Chain 26
Checking Chain Tension 27
Fuel 27
Fueling 28
Chain Lubricant 31
Filling Chain Oil Tank 32
Checking Chain Lubrication 32
Chain Brake 33
Winter Operation 34
Starting / Stopping the Engine 35
Operating Instructions 39
Oil Quantity Control 40
Taking Care of the Guide Bar 40
Air Filter System 41
Remove air filter 41
Cleaning the Air Filter 42
Engine Management 42
Adjusting the Carburetor 42
Spark Arresting Screen in Muffler 43
Spark Plug 44
Replacing the Starter Rope and
Rewind Spring 45
Storing the Machine 47
Checking and Replacing the Chain
Sprocket 47
Maintaining and Sharpening the
Saw Chain 48
Maintenance and Care 52
Main Parts 54
Specifications 56
Special Accessories 57
Ordering Spare Parts 57
Maintenance and Repairs 57
Disposal 58
STIHL Incorporated Federal
Emission Control Warranty
Statement 58
Trademarks 60