3. Remove depth gauge tool. With flat file, round off front corner of cutter depth gauge (see Figure 22). After several hand filings, have authorized service center or sharpening service machine sharpen chain. This will insure even filing. Flat File Depth Gauge Slot Depth Gauge Tool Depth Gauge Figure 21 - Depth Gauge Tool On Chain Front Corner .025" Figure 22 - Round Off Front Corner Of Depth Gauge REPLACING SAW CHAIN Replace chain when cutters are too worn to sharpen or when chain breaks. Only

Let the engine cool down sitting on concrete, metal, bare ground or solid wood (e.g. the trunk of a felled tree) away from any combustible substances. Warning! To reduce the risk of fire or burn injury, let the unit cool down before refueling your chainsaw after use. Warning! Never disassemble or modify your muffler. The muffler could be damaged and cause an increase in heat radiation or sparks, thereby increasing the risk of fire or burn injury. You may also permanently damage the engine. H

This rule applies also for those compact saws designed for use in confined spaces. Position the chain saw in such a way that your body is clear of the cutting attachment whenever the engine is running. Stand to the left of the plane of the cutting attachment. A Warning! Do not operate your chain saw with the starting throttle lock engaged. Cutting with the starting throttle lock engaged does not permit the operator proper control of the saw or chain speed. Begin cutting with the saw at full

maam ST/HL021.023.025 Instruction Manual iwner’s Manual Manual de instrucciones Manual del usuario ...» Warning! Read and follow all safety precautions in Owner’s Manual - improper use can cause serious or fatal injury. To reduce the risk of kickback injury use STIHL reduced kickback bar and STIHL PM 1 f/s" Picco) or RM 2 (0.325") chain depending on sprocket pitch or other available low kickback components. ©Andreas Stihl 1993 Advertencia! Lea y siga todas las precauciones de seguridad

If the grip droops to one side: Increase spring tension by one additional turn. 46 021,023, 025 Checking and Replacing Chain Sprocket • When starter rope is fully extended it must be possible to rotate the rotor at least another half turn. if this is not the possible, the spring is over-tensioned and could break. • Take off one turn of the rope. • Fit the fan housing on the engine housing. • Set the Master Control lever to ©t Replacing a broken rewind spring • Lubricate the new spring

If the chain is run dry, the whole cutting attachment will be irretrievably damaged within a very short time. Always check chain lubrication and oil level in tank before starting work. • Every new chain has to be broken in for about 2 to 3 minutes. • After breaking in chain, check chain tension and adjust if necessary -see section "Checking chain tension". 38 021, 023, 025 During Break-in Period During Operation A factory new machine should not be run at high revs (full throttle off loa

1 Assembly Chainsaw assembly and preparation ..............................… 2 Compatible chainsaws and sprockets ……………………… 2 RIPSAW assembly ….........................................................…. 3 Dimension plate assembly …........................................…. 4 Guide beam assembly.......................................….……… 5 End clamp assembly …………………………………………….. 6 Blades Changing blades …..............................................……….. 11 Tracking blades Drive wheel …………………………

Re-install cover knobs and tighten securely. 10. Tighten the tension bolt until the indicator reaches the white line. Refer to chainsaw owner’s manual for the proper oil/gasoline ratio. Maintain an ample supply of bar and chain oil in the reservoir to lubricate the drive mechanism of the RIPSAW. 3 Dimension plate assembly Figure 1. Dimension plate assembly 1. Remove dimension plate and parts from box. 2. Slide guide arm under handle bracket with square pin facing downward. 3. Install and tighten

Allow chain to cool down. Follow steps below to readjust saw chain tension. 1. Before adjusting chain, make sure guide bar nuts are only finger tight (see Figure 3). Also make sure adjusting block is in oval adjusting hole on guide bar (see Figures 3 and 4). 108539 16 SAW CHAIN TENSION ADJUSTMENT Continued 2. Turn adjusting screw clockwise until all slack is out of chain (see Figure 5). Note: There should be no gap between side links of chain and bottom of guide bar (see Figure 6). 3. Wearing pr

STORAGE If storing saw for more than 30 days, follow steps below. 1. Drain oil tank. 2. Remove and clean guide bar and chain. Clean guide bar and chain by soaking in petroleum based solvent or mild soap and water mixture. 3. Dry guide bar and chain. 4. Place chain in container filled with oil. This will prevent rust. 5. Wipe a thin coating of oil over surface of guide bar. 6. Wipe off outside of saw body. Do this with soft cloth dampened with a mild soap and water mixture. 7. Store chain saw • i