The Use Of The Saw; Preparation For The Use Of The Saw; Transporting The Chain Saw - Stihl 015 Instruction Manual / Owners Manual

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THE USE OF THE SAW
Transporting the chain saw
Warning!
Always stop the engine before putting a chain saw down or
carrying it. Carrying a chain saw with the engine running
is extremely dangerous. Accidental acceleration of the
engine can cause the chain to rotate. Avoid touching the
hot muffler.
By
hand: When carrying your saw by hand, the engine
must be stopped and the saw must be in the proper position.
Grip the front handle and place the muffler at the side away
from the body (ill. 4).
The chain guard (scabbard) should be over the chain and
the guide bar which should point backwards. When carrying
your saw the bar should be behind you (ill. 5).
By
vehicle: When transporting in a vehicle, keep chain
and bar covered with the chain guard. Properly secure
your saw to prevent turnover, fuel spillage and damage to
the saw.
Preparation for the use of the saw
Take off the chain guard and inspect for safety in operation.
For assembly please follow the procedure described on
pages 21 and 22.
STIHL-Oilomatic chain, guide bar and sprocket must match
each other.
If the guide bar or chain is replaced, it must be with a bar
or chain of the same type. Replacement with another type
of guide bar or chain will seriously increase the chances of
operator injury due to the contact of the moving chain with
the operator during rotational kickback.
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Proper tension of the chain is extremely important. in order
to avoid false setting the tensioning procedure must be
followed as described on pages 21 and 22. Make always
sure the hexagonal nut for the sprocket cover is tightened
securely after tensioning the chain. Check chain tension
once more after having tightened the nut and thereafter at
regular intervals (Whenever the saw is cut off). If the chain
becomes loose while cutting, shut off the engine and then
tighten. Never try to tighten the chain while the engine is
running!