Instruction Manual

► If the trigger can be pulled: Do not use your
chainsaw and contact your STIHL servicing
dealer for assistance.
There is a malfunction in the throttle trigger
lockout.
► Press down the throttle trigger lockout and
hold it there.
► Pull the throttle trigger and release it again.
► If the throttle trigger is stiff or does not spring
back to its idle position: Do not use your chain‐
saw and contact your STIHL servicing dealer
for assistance.
The throttle trigger is defective.
Stopping the Engine
► Start the engine.
►
Move the Master Control lever to position
.
The engine stops and the Master Control lever
springs back to position
.
► If the engine does not stop:
► Move the Master Control lever to posi‐
tion .
The engine stops.
► Do not use your chainsaw and contact your
STIHL servicing dealer for assistance.
Your saw has a malfunction.
10.6 Checking Chain Lubrication
► Start the engine and disengage the chain
brake.
► Hold the guide bar over a light surface.
► Open the throttle.
Chain oil is thrown off the chain and is visible
on the light surface. Chain lubrication is oper‐
ating properly.
11 Operating the Saw
11.1 Winter Operation
The carburetor may ice up when the saw is used
at temperatures below +10°C. The shutter must
be set to the winter mode so that carburetor is
additionally heated by warm air from around the
engine.
NOTICE
■ The engine may overheat if the saw is left in
the winter mode at temperatures above
+10°C.
►
Change setting to summer mode.
► Shut off the engine and engage the chain
brake.
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► Rotate the shroud fasteners (1) a quarter turn
counterclockwise.
► Remove the shroud (2).
► Pull out the shutter (3).
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► Hold the shutter (3) with the symbol (4) point‐
ing in the direction of the saw.
► Push the shutter (3) into the guide as far as
stop.
You will feel it engage.
► Place the shroud (2) in position.
► Rotate the shroud fasteners (1) clockwise until
you hear a click.
The shroud fasteners (1) are locked.
11.2 Summer Operation
The shutter must be set to summer mode when
working at temperatures above +10°C.
► Shut off the engine and engage the chain
brake.
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► Rotate the shroud fasteners (1) a quarter turn
counterclockwise.
► Remove the shroud (2).
► Pull out the shutter (3).
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