Before Starting Work; Preparing The Chain Saw For Operation; Assembling The Chain Saw; Cutting Attachment - Stihl MS 500i Instruction Manual

9 Before Starting Work

and effective operation of the chain brake, return the chain
saw to your STIHL servicing dealer for periodic inspection
and servicing of the brake system according to the
following schedule:
– Heavy Usage: every 3 months
– Moderate Usage: every 6 months
– Occasional Usage: every 12 months
￭ Return the chain saw immediately for maintenance
whenever the brake system cannot be thoroughly cleaned
or there is a change in its operating characteristics.
￭ Use of parts that are not authorized or approved by STIHL
may cause serious or fatal injury or property damage.
– STIHL recommends that only identical authorized
STIHL replacement parts be used for repair or
maintenance.
￭ Improper storage can result in unauthorized use, damage
to the chain saw and an increased risk of fire and other
personal injury or property damage.
– Shut off the engine and engage the chain brake by
moving the front hand guard forward before storing.
– Store the chain saw indoors in a dry, secure place
that cannot be accessed by children or other
unauthorized users.
9 Before Starting Work
9.1

Preparing the Chain Saw for Operation

Before starting work:
► Mount the guide bar and saw chain, @ 10.2.1.
► Tension the chain, @ 10.3.
► Fill the chain oil tank, @ 11.2.
► Refuel the chain saw, @ 13.2.
► Check the chain brake, @ 16.1.
► Check the controls for proper function and condition,
@ 16.2.
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► Check the chain oil flow rate, @ 16.3.

10 Assembling the Chain Saw

10.1 Cutting Attachment

WARNING
If non-matching components are used, the cutting
attachment will be damaged beyond repair after a short
period of operation, and the chain could de-rail, resulting in
serious or fatal personal injury.
A cutting attachment consists of the chain, guide bar and
chain sprocket.
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a
t = a 2
– The pitch (t) of the chain (1), chain sprocket and, if using
a Rollomatic guide bar, the nose sprocket must match.
– The drive link gauge (2) of the chain must match the
groove width of the guide bar (3).
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2
3
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