Definitions - Stihl 015 Instruction Manual / Owners Manual

Definitions
1. Saw Chain. A loop consisting of culters, tie straps and
drive links.
2. Guide Bar. Supports and guides the saw chain.
3. Guide Bar Nose. The exposed part of the guide bar.
4. Bumper Spike. Toothed stop for holding saw steady
against wood.
5. Front Hand Guard. Provides protection against pro-
jecting branches and helps prevent the left hand from
touching the chain if it slips off the handle bar.
6. Front Handle. Handle bar for the left hand at front 01
saw.
7. Rear Handle. The support handle for the right hand,
located at or toward the rear of the saw.
8. Spark Plug Terminal. Connects the spark plug with
the ignition wire.
9. Rear Hand Guard. Gives added protection to
operator's right hand.
10. Muffler. Attenuates exhaust noises and diverts ex-
haust gases in required direction.
11. Chain Brake. An optional device to stop the rotation of
the chain if activated by the operator's hand in a kick-
back-situation.
12. Clutch. Couples engine to chain sprocket when
engine is accelerated beyond idle speed.
13. Sprocket. The toothed wheel that drives the saw chain.
14. Sprocket Cover. Covers the clutch and the sprocket.
15. Stop Switch. Switches the engine's ignition system
off and stops the running of the engine.
16. Choke Control Slide. Eases engine starting by en-
riching mixture.
17. Starting Throttle lock. Keeps the throttle partually
open during starting.
18. Safety Throttle Lock. Must be depressed before acti-
vating the throttle trigger.
19. Throttle Trigger. Controls the speed of the engine.
20. Chain guard (Scabbard).
21. Oil Filler Cap. For closing the oil tank.
22. Fuel Filler Cap. For closing the fuel tank.
23. Starter Grip. The grip of the pull starter, which is the
device to start the engine.
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24. Chain Catching Bolt. Catches a broken chain and
guides it inside the sprocket cover (not illustrated).
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