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Important Information
Any chain saw, no matter what make, is only as good
as its saw chain. Never ignore chain maintenance - if you
do, poor cutting is just one result. An improperly cared for
chain will eventually ruin the bar, the sprocket and other
engine parts. Poorly maintained chain is also a potential
safety hazard, since it can contribute to a reaction known
as "kickback" (see page 17 for definition and hints on
how to reduce the risk of kickback).
Keeping a chain in good repair will save both money
and cutting time.
This brochure is designed to cover only chain, bar
and sprocket maintenance. For general chain saw
care, always refer to your Owner's Manual and your
servicing chain saw dealer.
The following trademarks used in
this booklet are among those
owned by ANDREAS STIHL AG &
Co. KG, Waiblingen
STIHL's Registered Trademarks
1. STIHL
®
2.
3.
4. The color combinations
®
(U.S. Registrations #2,821,860;
3,010,057; and 3,010,058)
5. OILOMATIC
®
6. STIHL DUROMATIC
®
7. STIHL Farm Boss
®
8. STIHL Quickstop
®
9. STIHL ROLLOMATIC
®
10. STIHL WOOD BOSS
®
This listing of trademarks is subject to change. Any unauthorized
use of these trademarks without the express written consent of
ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG, Wailblingen is strictly prohibited.
STIHL's Common Law
Trademarks
11. Bioplus
™
12. Easy2Start
™
13. ElastoStart
™
14. Ematic
™
15. IntelliCarb
™
16. Master Control Lever
™
17. Micro
™
18. Pro Mark
™
19. Quad Power
™
20. STIHL Arctic
™
21. STIHL Compact
™
22. STIHL Magnum
™
23. STIHL MiniBoss
™
24. STIHL PICCO
™
25. STIHL RAPID
™
ANSI / CSA Information......................................................2
11 Chain Care Rules ...........................................................2
It's Time To Sharpen When ................................................3
Construction of STIHL Saw Chain......................................3
Lubrication ..........................................................................5
Saw Chain Care ..................................................................7
Tensioning Saw Chain.........................................................7
Breaking In Saw Chain .......................................................8
Filing Saw Chain .................................................................8
Guide Bar Care .................................................................11
Drive Sprocket Care..........................................................12
Troubleshooting Chain Wear ............................................13
Special Cold Weather Care...............................................17
File Recommendations.....................................................18
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
10. STIHL WOOD BOSS ® Special Cold Weather Care..........17 This listing of trademarks is subject to change. Any unauthorized use of these trademarks without the express written consent of File Recommendations.............18 ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG, Wailblingen is strictly prohibited. -
Page 2: Chain Care Rules
Always read your Owner’s Manual • The saw does not cut in a straight line. carefully before using your saw. In the U.S.A., STIHL has • The cutters are not properly sharpened. developed a color code system using green and yellow to •... -
Page 3: Lubrication
Chain length depends on the length of the bar and is the friction faces, the parts will rapidly deteriorate and measured by drive links. Each STIHL bar has the number eventually wear themselves out. of required drive links stamped into the tail of the bar. -
Page 4: Saw Chain Care
Some people try to get away with using old engine oil or other oil not designed for bar and chain lubrication. STIHL bar and chain oil has special additives that help it adhere to the bar and chain, as well as keep tree pitch from gumming up moving parts. -
Page 5: Breaking In Saw Chain
Breaking In Saw Chain Instructions: Even though STIHL OILOMATIC saw chain is pre- File your chain ® Push File stretched at the factory, new saw chain needs a first run frequently, yet take away just to “break in.” The break-in smooths out tiny... -
Page 6: Guide Bar Care
Use a depth gauge tool for accurate measurement and fil- the guard rails. Appearance ing. These tools, to fit different gauges of saw chain, are Lightly file burrs to remove Pinched bar groove. available from your STIHL dealer. them. -
Page 7: Drive Sprocket Care
Drive Sprocket Care Troubleshooting Chain Wear Drive sprockets must always match the chain Following are some of the most common problems. which is being used. A servicing dealer is best equipped to match and replace corresponding chains and sprockets. If the wear marks on the sprocket are significantly more than .02 inch or .5 mm, you should replace the sprocket. - Page 8 Condition: Condition: Hook in side cutting edge or top cutting edge Damage or broken drive link tangs. feathered. Cutters dulling quickly. Cause: Cause: Chain runs too loose or has “jumped off” bar. File held too low or diameter of file too small. Remedy: Remedy: File off burrs.
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Page 9: Special Cold Weather Care
Special Cold Weather Care If a chain is tensioned in very cold weather, it will sag when it reaches the normal operating temperature. Always keep the chain tension tight while cutting and loosen it after operation, or it will cool, contract and break, possibly damaging the bar, the crankshaft, and the bearings. -
Page 10: File Recommendations
STIHL Picco™ Micro™ 5/32” Round Narrow (4.0 mm) 3/8” STIHL Picco™ Micro™ 5/32” Round (4.0 mm) .325” STIHL Rapid™ Micro™ or 3/16” Round STIHL Rapid™ Super (4.8 mm) 3/8” STIHL Rapid™ Micro™ or 13/64” Round STIHL Rapid™ Super (5.2 mm) 1 = 85°... - Page 11 Date of Chain, Sprocket Notes and Bar Replacement Chain Chain Sprocket...