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STIHL 017 018
Instruction Manual
Owner's Manual
Assembling
Safety Precautions
Operating Instructions
Maintenance
Warning!
Read and follow all safety precautions
in Owner's Manual – improper use
can cause serious or fatal injury.
To reduce risk of kickback injury use STIHL reduced kickback
bar and STIHL PMN (
3
⁄
Picco) or PM 1 (
8
on sprocket pitch or other available low kickback components.
© Andreas Stihl 1993
3
⁄
Picco) chain depending
8

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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual Assembling Safety Precautions Operating Instructions Maintenance Warning! To reduce risk of kickback injury use STIHL reduced kickback Read and follow all safety precautions bar and STIHL PMN ( ⁄ Picco) or PM 1 ( ⁄ Picco) chain depending in Owner’s Manual –...
  • Page 2 2. Keep a good firm grip on the to reduce the risk of kickback and back towards the operator. saw with both hands, the right injury. Ask your STIHL dealer Pinching the saw chain along the hand on the rear handle, about these devices.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Main Parts of the Saw During Operation This manual contains operating and Definitions After Finishing Work safety instructions for all STIHL 017, 018 Safety Precautions Cleaning Air Filter series chainsaws. - The Operator Taking Care of Guide Bar Pay special attention to the safety...

  • Page 4: Main Parts Of The Saw

    16 = Front handle (handlebar) 17 = Starter grip 18 = Fuel filler cap 19 = Master Control lever 20 = Throttle trigger 21 = Throttle trigger interlock 22 = Rear handle 23 = Rear hand guard * Special accessory 017, 018...

  • Page 5: Definitions

    19. Master Control Lever Permits precise adjustment of chain Lever for choke control, tension. starting throttle, run and stop switch position. 10. Bumper Spike Toothed stop for holding saw steady 20. Throttle Trigger against wood. Controls the speed of the engine. 017, 018...

  • Page 6: Safety Precautions

    These safety precautions and warnings check with your doctor before operating observed when working with an ax or a apply to the use of all STIHL chainsaws. a chainsaw. hand saw also apply to the operation of Different models may have different chainsaws.
  • Page 7 All the above mentioned precautions do gloves improve your grip not guarantee that you will not sustain and protect your hands. – Many STIHL models are available whitefinger disease or carpal tunnel with an anti-vibration (“AV”) system syndrome. Therefore, continual and Good footing is most...

  • Page 8: The Saw

    STIHL or expressly approved by STIHL the saw must be in the proper position. over the chain and the guide bar, which for use with the specific STIHL saw should point backwards. When carrying models are authorized. Although certain Grip the front handle and place the your saw, the bar should be behind you.
  • Page 9 Before replacing any bar and chain, of your Owner’s Manual). from escaping gas vapor and fumes, see the sections on “Specifications”, remove the fuel filler cap on the STIHL "Kickback" and the "ANSI B 175.1-1991 product carefully so as to allow any Warning! chainsaw kickback standard"...
  • Page 10 The screwdriver end of the STIHL combination wrench or other similar tool can be used as an aid in tightening slotted fuel filler caps.
  • Page 11 Manual. If you cannot set the correct idle ing the saw chain) can generate dust, touches any object, it may cause kick- speed, have your STIHL dealer check mists and fumes containing chemicals back to occur (see section on reactive...
  • Page 12 (e.g. fins of the cylinder, spark plug) questions as to whether the buffers operation is dangerous because the become hot during operation and remain should be replaced, consult your STIHL operator may lose control. hot for a while after stopping the engine. servicing dealer.
  • Page 13 Cutting Instructions Warning! Grip: Always hold the saw firmly with Never touch a chain with your hand or both hands when the engine is running. any part of your body when the engine is Place your left hand on front handle bar running, even when the chain is not and your right hand on rear handle and rotating.
  • Page 14 Position the chainsaw in such a way that powerful force used to cut wood can be your body is clear of the cutting attach- reversed (and work against the opera- ment whenever the engine is running. tor). If the rotating chain is suddenly Stand to the left of cut while bucking.
  • Page 15 – bar and chain combinations listed as Some STIHL bar and chain types are – must be equipped with at least one complying in the “Specifications” designed to reduce kickback forces.
  • Page 16 Never operate your chainsaw without a front hand guard. In a kickback situation STIHL recommends the use of the STIHL this guard helps protect your left hand or Quickstop chain brake on your power- other parts of your body. In addition,...
  • Page 17 STIHL has developed a color code powerheads. See your “STIHL Bar and system to help you identify the STIHL Chain Information” leaflet for details. Warning! reduced kickback bars and low kick- Never run the chainsaw above idle back chains.
  • Page 18 STIHL kickback. Always cut with a properly kickback situations: has developed low kickback chain for sharpened chain.
  • Page 19 Cutting Techniques Felling Felling is cutting down a tree. Before felling a tree, consider carefully all conditions which may affect the direction of fall, including: A = Pull-in: B = Pushback: The intended direction of the fall. Pull-in occurs when the chain on the Pushback occurs when the chain on the The natural lean of the tree.
  • Page 20 Felling Instructions: When felling, maintain a distance of at least 2 tree lengths from the nearest person. When felling in the vicinity of roads, railways and power lines, etc., take extra precautions. Inform the police, utility company or railway authority before beginning to cut.
  • Page 21 Gunning sight Conventional cut Open-face technique When making the felling notch, use the A = felling notch - determines the A = felling notch - determines the gunning sight on the shroud and housing direction of the fall direction of the fall to check the required direction of fall: For a conventional cut: For an open-face cut:...
  • Page 22 Making sapwood cuts B = Felling cut C = Hinge • • • • Conventional and open-face technique: Helps control the falling tree • • • • • • • • • • • • For medium sized or larger trees Begin 1 to 2 inches higher than Do not cut through the hinge - make cuts at both sides of the trunk,...
  • Page 23 Felling cut for large diameter trees: Avoid repositioning the saw more than Warning! necessary. When repositioning for the Be extremely careful with partially fallen Warning! next cut, keep the guide bar fully engaged trees which are poorly supported. Felling a tree that has a diameter greater in the kerf to keep the felling cut straight.
  • Page 24 If you are inexperienced with a chainsaw, plunge-cutting should not be attempted. Seek the help of a professional. Limbing Limbing is removing the branches from a fallen tree. Warning! There is an extreme danger of kickback First, cut a large, wide felling notch. during the limbing operation.

  • Page 25: Maintenance, Repair And Storing

    However if you claim warranty for a component which has not been serviced or maintained pro- perly or if nonapproved replacement parts were used, STIHL may deny warranty. Never operate a chainsaw that is damaged, improperly adjusted or not completely or securely assembled.
  • Page 26 Owner’s Manual. Have such work perfor- Australia), never operate your saw if the grease and other foreign matter which med at your STIHL service shop only. screen is missing or damaged. Remem- may reduce friction of the band on the ber that the risk of forest fires is greater drum.

  • Page 27: Mounting The Bar And Chain

    • • • • Refit the sprocket cover - and screw on the nuts only fingertight. • • • • Now refer to chapter “Tensioning the Saw Chain”. 017, 018...

  • Page 28: Models With Quick Chain Tensioner

    Pull out the hinged handle (1) of the wingnut so that it snaps into posi- tion. • • • • Turn the wingnut (2) counterclock- wise until it hangs loose in the chain sprocket cover (3). • • • • Remove the sprocket cover. 017, 018...
  • Page 29 Turn tensioning gear (9) clockwise • • • • Fit the chain over the up to the stop. sprocket (11) and slip the guide bar over the stud (12) - the head of the rear collar stud must locate in the slot. 017, 018...

  • Page 30: Tensioning The Saw Chain

    - • • • • Now refer to chapter Check chain tension frequently - “Tensioning the Saw Chain” see section “During Operation”. • • • • Now refer to chapter “Checking Chain Tension” 017, 018...

  • Page 31: Checking Chain Tension

    TC oils) reason it is essential that you use only branded fuels! US gal. US fl.oz Use only STIHL two-stroke engine oil or equivalent branded two-stroke air- 2 1/2 cooled engine oils with the classification 12.8 TC for mixing.

  • Page 32: Fueling

    Warning! After fueling, tighten fuel cap as securely as possible by hand. Use a suitable tool (e.g. screwdriver end of combination wrench) to tighten slotted fuel caps. 017, 018...

  • Page 33: Chain Lubricant

    STIHL Bioplus is recommended. Important: Biological chain oil must be resistant to aging (e.g. STIHL Bioplus) since it will otherwise quickly turn to resin. This results in hard deposits that are difficult to remove, especially in the area of the chain drive, clutch and chain.

  • Page 34: Chain Brake

    - to this rule is when you check operation checked and serviced regularly by trained personnel (e.g. STIHL dealer) at or when brake is activated by inertia of the chain brake. High revs with the in certain kickback situations.

  • Page 35: Before Start

    $ b (4): Choke shutter is closed - The stop contact should engage throttle trigger is in starting-throttle the contact spring - position. this cuts off the ignition system. This position is used to start a cold engine. 017, 018...
  • Page 36 For cold start l your thumb should be under the handle. • • • • For warm start n Put your right foot into the rear handle and press down. (even if engine has been running but is still cold) 017, 018...
  • Page 37 • • • • Always check operation of chain immediately to avoid damage to the lubrication before starting work. engine and chain drive (clutch). Shut down engine: • • • • Move Master Control lever to b 017, 018...
  • Page 38 • • • • Press down the interlock lever and set the Master Control lever to “cold start” • • • • Turn the twist lock above the rear handle 90° counterclockwise and lift off the shroud vertically. 017, 018...

  • Page 39: During Break-In Period

    After a long period of full-throttle operation Allow engine to run for a short while at idling speed so that engine heat can be dissipated by the flow of cooling air. This helps protect engine-mounted components (ignition, carburetor) from thermal overload. 017, 018...

  • Page 40: Cleaning Air Filter

    • • • • Replace the guide bar. Lift off the shroud vertically. The drive link tangs will otherwise scrape along the bottom of the groove - the cutters and tie straps will not ride on the rails. * Special accessory 017, 018...

  • Page 41: Motormanagement

    It is usually necessary to change the setting of the idle speed screw (LA) after every correction to the low speed screw (L). Turn screws only very slightly and carefully - even minor changes have a noticeable effect on the engine’s running behavior. 017, 018...

  • Page 42: Spark Arresting Screen In Muffler

    • • • • If screen is damaged or coked up, fit a new one. • • • • Refit the spark arresting screen, place the shroud in position and secure with the screws. 017, 018...

  • Page 43: Checking Spark Plug

    STIHL dealer. If engine is down on power, difficult to start or runs poorly at idling speed, •...

  • Page 44: Checking And Replacing Chain Sprocket

    If you use a biological chain and on the sprocket are deeper than approx. Disengage the chain brake: bar lubricant, e.g. STIHL Bioplus, 0.5 mm ( ") since this would reduce Pull hand guard toward front handle.

  • Page 45: Maintaining And Sharpening Saw Chain

    Maintaining and Sharpening Saw Chain Correctly sharpened chain A properly sharpened chain slices through wood effortlessly and requires very little feed pressure. Do not work with a dull or damaged chain as it will increase the physical effort required, produce unsatisfactory results and a higher rate of wear.
  • Page 46 • • • • Avoid touching the tie straps and drive links with the file. • • • • Rotate the file at regular intervals while filing - this avoids one-sided wear. • • • • Use a piece of hardwood to remove 90°...
  • Page 47 Chain Depth gauge pitch distance “a” Inch (mm) (Inch) (6.35) 0.65 (0.026) 3/8-PM (9.32) 0.65 (0.018) 3/8-PMN (9.32) 0.45 (0.026) 0.325 (8.25) 0.65 (0.026) (9.32) 0.65 (0.026) 0.404 (10.26) 0.80 (0.031) Depth gauge setting Round off depth gauges parallel to the stamped marking.

  • Page 48: Maintenance Chart

    Visual inspection (condition, leaks) Complete machine Clean Throttle trigger, interlock lever, Check operation Master Control, depending on model Check operation Chain brake Have cleaned by STIHL dealer Check Filter in fuel tank Clean, replace filter element Fuel tank Clean Chain oil tank Clean...

  • Page 49: Specifications

    Since new bar/chain combinations may be NGK BPMR 7 A or without bar and chain developed after publication of this Manual, Champion RCJ 6 Y ask your STIHL dealer for the latest STIHL 017: 3.9 kg (8.60 lbs) recommendations. Heat range 200 018: 3.9 kg (8.60 lbs)

  • Page 50: Ordering Spare Parts

    STlHL spare parts. This will make re-ordering simpler. The guide bar, saw chain and chain Original STIHL parts can be identified by the STlHL part number, sprocket are subject to normal wear the logo STIHL and tear.

  • Page 51: Stihl Incorporated Limited Warranty Federal And California Emission Control Systems Utility Engines

    The California Air Resources Board and you and you have signed and sent back of the required maintenance listed in Andreas Stihl are pleased to explain the the warranty card to Stihl. your owner’s manual. Andreas Stihl emission control system warranty on...
  • Page 52 How to File a Claim This warranty gives you specific legal replacement as required maintenance Bring the product to any authorized Stihl rights, and you may have other rights will be warranted for the period of time servicing dealer and present the signed which vary from state to state.
  • Page 53 Continuation of Important Safety Precautions 4. Use caution when handling fuel. 10. Do not operate a chainsaw that Manual maintenance instruc- Move the chainsaw at least is damaged, improperly tions, should be performed by 10 feet (3 m) from the fueling adjusted, or not completely and competent chainsaw service point before starting the engine.
  • Page 54 ä WARNING! The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. englisch / english / USA / CARB / EPA...

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