Overview - Stihl MS 500i Instruction Manual

3 Overview

1 Front Hand Guard
Helps protect operator's left hand from con‐
tact with the saw chain, serves to engage the
chain brake and activates the chain brake by
inertia in certain kickback situations.
2 Muffler
Reduces chainsaw noise emissions.
3 Spiked Bumper
Toothed stop for holding saw steady against
wood while cutting.
4 Saw Chain
Cuts the wood.
5 Guide Bar
Supports and guides the saw chain.
6 Chain Catcher
Reduces risk of operator contact with the
chain if it comes off the bar or breaks.
7 Tensioning Screw
Adjusts chain tension.
8 Chain Sprocket
Toothed wheel that drives the chain.
9 Chain Sprocket Cover
Covers the chain sprocket and secures the
guide bar to the chainsaw.
10 Nuts
Secure chain sprocket cover to the chainsaw.
11 Shroud
Covers the engine.
12 Shroud Lock
Secures shroud to chainsaw
13 Decompression Valve
Eases engine starts.
14 Spark Plug
Ignites fuel-air mixture in the engine.
15 Spark Plug Boot
Connects ignition lead to spark plug
16 Air Filter
Filters the air entering the engine.
17 Filter Cover
Covers the air filter.
18 Filter Cover Lock
Secures filter cover to chainsaw.
19 Throttle Trigger Lockout
Unlocks the throttle trigger.
20 Control Handle
For operating, holding and controlling the
chainsaw.
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21 Rear Hand Guard
Protects operator's right hand from contact
with the chain if it comes off the bar or
breaks.
22 Throttle Trigger
Controls engine speed.
23 Stop Switch
Shuts off the engine.
24 Manual Fuel Pump
Eases engine starts.
25 Fuel Tank Cap
Closes the fuel tank.
26 Starter Grip
Serves to crank the engine.
27 Oil Pump Adjusting Screw
Serves to adjust chain oil feed rate.
28 Stop
Limits travel of oil pump adjusting screw.
29 Oil Tank Cap
Closes the oil tank.
30 Handlebar
For holding, controlling and carrying the
chainsaw.
31 Chain Scabbard
Helps protect user from contact with saw
chain.
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3.2 Features
The chainsaw may be equipped with the follow‐
ing features:
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1 Handle heating switch
Switches the handle heating on and off.
Heats the front and rear handles.
3.3 Symbols
Meanings of symbols that may be on the chain‐
saw:
This symbol marks the fuel tank.
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