Some Important Safety Precautions for Chain Saw Users A. A Summary of Warnings on kickback and other Selected Risks – Taken Primarily fromANSI B 175.1 ( See also “ SafetyPrecautions“ section of this Owner’s Manual) ! Warning! Kickback may occur when the nose or tip of the guide bar touches an object, or when the wood closes in and pinches the saw chain in the cut. Tip contact in some cases may cause a lightning fast reverse reaction, kicking the guide bar up and back towards the operator. Pinching the saw chain along the top of the guide bar may push the guide bar rapidly back towards the operator. Either of these reactions may cause you to lose control of the saw which could result in serious personal injury. Section 5.11 of ANSI B 175.1-2000 sets certain performance and design criteria related to chainsaw kickback. STIHL has developed a color code system using green and yellow to help you select a powerhead, bar and chain combination that complies with the kickback requirements of the ANSI Standard. See the sections entitled " Safety Precautions" and "Specifications" of this manual. Do not rely exclusively upon the safety devices built into your saw. As a chainsaw user, you should take several steps to keep your cutting jobs free from accident or injury. 1. With a basic understanding of kickback, you can reduce or eliminate the element of surprise. Sudden surprise contributes to accidents. 2. Keep a good firm grip on the saw with both hands, the right hand on the rear handle, and the left hand on the front handle, when the engine is running. Use a firm grip with thumbs and fingers encircling the chainsaw handles. A firm grip will help you reduce kickback and maintain control of the saw. Don't let go. 3. Make sure the area in which you are cutting is free from obstructions. Do not let the nose of the guide bar contact a log, branch, or any other obstruction that could be hit while you are operating the saw. 4. Cut at high engine speeds. 5. Do not overreach or cut above shoulder height. 6. Follow manufacturer's sharpening and maintenance instructions for the saw chain. 7. Only use replacement bars and chains specified by the manufacturer or the equivalent. 8. Reduced kickback bars and low kickback chains are designed to reduce the risk of kickback injury. Ask your STIHL dealer about these devices. B. Other Safety Precautions ! Warning! 1. Do not operate a chainsaw with one hand! Serious injury to the operator, helpers, bystanders, or any combination of these persons may result from one-handed operation. A chainsaw is intended to be used with two hands. 2. Do not operate a chainsaw when you are fatigued. 3. Use safety footwear; snug-fitting clothing; protective gloves; and eye, hearing, and head protection devices. continued . Parts of the Chain Saw 2 Safety Precautions 4 - The Operator 4 - The Saw 6 - The Use of the Saw 6 - Maintenance, Repair and Storing 23 Mounting the Bar and Chain 25 Fuel 28 Fueling 28 Chain Lubricant 29 Fill Chain Lubricant 29 Chain Brake 30 During Break-in Period 31 During Operation 31 After Finishing Work 31 Starting 32 Guide Bar, Chain and Sprocket 35 Troubleshooting on Chain Oiling System 37 Air Filter 38 Printed on chlorine-free paper . Andreas Stihl AG & Co. KG, 2004 0458 125 3021. M2. F4. PM. Printed in USA Adjusting Carburetor Motor Management Checking Spark Plug Replacing the Chain Sprocket Maintaining and Sharpening Saw Chain Maintenance Chart Specifications Ordering Spare Parts Storing the Machine STIHL Incorporated Federal and California Emission Control Systems Utility Engines 39 39 40 41 42 46 47 48 48 49 This Manual contains operating and safety instructions for all STIHL 009 series power saws. Pay special attention to the safety precautions outlined on pages 4 to 24. Allow only persons who 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 and understand the maintenance and safety precautions before using your saw. Contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for your area if you do not understand any of the instructions in this Manual. . 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. 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 differs from those described in this Manual, please contact your STIHL dealer for information and assistance. . 2 12 11 9 7 10 6 5 1 8 4 3 1 = Spark plug boot 2 = Chain brake 3 = Oilomatic saw chain 4 = Guide bar 5 = Chain tensioner 6 = Chain catcher 7 = Chain sprocket 8 = Chain sprocket cover 9 = Bumper spike 10 = Muffler 11 = Choke control 12 = Rear hand guard 22 21 19 16 15 14 13...