Holding And Controlling The Chainsaw; Sawing - Stihl MS 500i W Instruction Manual

English
2 1
The oil feed rate is suitable for most applications when the
oil pump adjusting screw (1) is in position E (Ematic).
The oil pump feed rate can be adjusted to suit different bar
lengths, wood species and working techniques. The range of
adjustment of the oil pump adjusting screw (1) is limited by
a stop (2). The stop (2) can be depressed in order to further
increase the oil feed rate.
To increase oil feed rate
► Turn the oil pump adjusting screw (1) clockwise.
To increase oil feed rate still further
► Use a suitable tool to depress the stop (2).
The stop (2) remains permanently depressed.
NOTICE
The oil tank will be drained at a faster rate if the oil pump
adjusting screw (1) is in the 'A' segment. The point where the
saw chain is no longer being lubricated properly will be
reached sooner.
► Fill the oil tank to maximum.
► Move the oil pump adjusting screw away from the 'A'
segment when the increased oil flow rate is no longer
required.
► Turn the oil pump adjusting screw (1) clockwise.
To reduce oil feed rate
► Turn the oil pump adjusting screw (1) counterclockwise.
24

11.2 Holding and Controlling the Chainsaw

A
► Hold and control your saw with your left hand on the front
handle and your right hand on the control handle. Wrap
thumb of left hand around the front handle and thumb of
right handle around the control handle.

11.3 Sawing

If kickback occurs, the saw can be thrown up in the direction
of the operator. This can result in serious or fatal injuries.
► Always cut with the chain running at full speed.
► Do not cut with the upper quadrant of the bar nose.
► Begin the cut with the chain running at full speed and keep
the guide bar vertical.
► Engage the bumper spike and use it as a fulcrum.
WARNING
11 Operating the Saw
0458-809-0121-A