Table Of Contents - Stihl 015 Instruction Manual / Owners Manual

Congratulations!
You are the owner of a precision-manufactured STIHL
chain saw designed to give you long and dependable
service. To receive maximum performance and satis-
faction from your STIHL chain saw, it is important that you
read and understand the maintenance and safety precau-
tions before using your saw. Contact your STIHL Dealer or
the STIHL Distributor for your area if you do not understand
any of the instructions or warnings in this Manual.
This Manual contains warnings regarding your saw,
operating and safety instructions for all STIHL 015 series
power saws.
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 acci-
dents. Careless or improper use may cause serious or even
fatal injury.
11 is ,important that you fully understand the contents af this
Manual and that you allow only persons who understand
this Manual to operate your chain saw.
Pay special attention to the cutting techniques and safety
precautions outlined on pages 4 to 19.
Stihl 015, 015 L, 015 L electronic,
015 AV, 015 AVelectron,ic
Operating Instructions
Sharpening and Maintenance of Saw Chains
Contents
Parts of the Chain Saw
Safety Precautions
Fuel
Chain Oil
Mounting the Bar and Chain
Chain Brake
Starting
Cutting Attachment
Air Filter
Carburetor
Starter Assembly
Replacing the Chain Sprocket
Maintenance Chart
Specifications
Sharpening and Maintenance
of Oilomatic Picco Chain
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4
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26
28
28
29
31
33
34
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STIHL's philosophy is to continually improve all of its pro-
ducts. As a result, engineering changes and improvements
are made from time-to-time. Written notices relating to
such changes are sent to STIHL Dealers and are available
to you. If the operating characteristics or the appearance
of your saw differs from those descr'ibed in this Manual,
please contact your local' STIHL Dealer for updated infor-
mation and assistance.
STIHl.:.·
Andreas Stihl
Postfach 1760
0-7050 Waiblingen
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