Dear Customer, Guide to Using this Manual Main Parts Safety Precautions and Working Specifications Thank you for choosing a quality engineered STIHL product. Techniques Maintenance and Repairs Using the Unit It has been built using modern Disposal Assembling the Unit...
STIHL's philosophy is to continually sharp cutters and a long Depending on the model concerned, the improve all of its products. For this reach.
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To reduce the risk of eye Do not lend or rent your power tool STIHL recommends the use of STIHL injuries, wear close-fit - without the User Manual. Be sure that original tools, guide bars, saw chains,...
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Never attempt to modify the controls short period when you release the – vibrations causing an incorrectly or safety devices throttle trigger – flywheel effect! tightened fuel cap to loosen or come off and spill quantities of fuel. HT 131...
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Proceed with caution, do not put current may also arc over from high- working height. others in danger. voltage cables at greater distance. Have the power switched off before starting work in the immediate vicinity of power lines. HT 131...
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Watch for falling wood. be hazardous to health. Wear a dust – Risk of injury from ejected pieces of mask in case of dust formation. Keep the work area clear – remove wood! interfering limbs and brush. HT 131...
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Also dried-out plants and Use only a spark plug of the type brushwood are combustible, above all in approved by STIHL and make sure it is Maintenance and Repairs hot and dry weather. If there is a risk of in good condition –...
Do not throw cuttings into the garbage can – they can be composted. Working techniques Hold the control handle with your right hand, and the shaft with your left hand. Your left arm should be extended to the most comfortable position. HT 131...
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The machine's long reach enables branches, always start by performing a cutting to be performed next to the trunk without the risk of the lift bucket damaging other branches. The tool angle in this case depends on the position of the branch. HT 131...
(3) (with the oil tank cap facing up) as shown 90° Align the collet (4) and transmission (3) as shown Tighten down the screws (5) firmly Tighten down the screws (9) firmly HT 131...
Turn the screw (1) beyond repair after a short period of counterclockwise until the tensioner operation. slide (2) butts against the left end of the housing slot, then back it off 5 full turns. HT 131...
Fit the chain – start at the bar nose. A new saw chain has to be re-tensioned more often than one that has been in use for some time. Check chain tension frequently – see chapter on "Operating Instructions" HT 131...
Fitting the clip-on carrying ring Then rotate it another half turn in the Check chain tension frequently – same direction. see chapter on "Operating Instructions" Squeeze the ends (arrows) together and push carrying ring onto the shaft. HT 131...
Engine Oil can quickly make the fuel mix unusable. gasoline vapor. If you mix the fuel yourself, use only STIHL MotoMix may be stored for up to STIHL two-stroke engine oil or another STIHL MotoMix 2 years without any problems.
Closing the Tank Cap NOTICE 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 and chain.
Fill the tank with chain oil. Preparations Take care not to spill chain oil while refilling and do not overfill the tank. STIHL recommends you use the STIHL filler nozzle for chain oil (special accessory). Closing Turn the cap counterclockwise (about a quarter turn).
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It is not in line with the your dealer for assistance if necessary. outer mark. STIHL recommends that you have servicing and repair work carried out exclusively by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer. If the tank cap cannot be locked in the oil...
2 to 3 minutes. recommends you have your chain You must observe certain angles when After breaking in the chain, check chain resharpened by a STIHL servicing resharpening the chain cutter. tension and adjust if necessary – see dealer.
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English STIHL saw chains are sharpened to a Use only special saw chain sharpening filing angle of 30°. Exceptions are files. Other files have the wrong shape ripping chains with a filing angle of 10°. and cut. Ripping chains have an X in their designations.
Attach the pole pruner to the Adjust the length of the strap. Tighten down the screw firmly. carrying strap when cutting. With the power tool attached, the carabiner (2) must be at about the same height as your right hip. HT 131...
Squeeze the clip (carrying ring) again after the engine stops – the engine but is still cold. together to move it up or down the is then ready to start. shaft. HT 131...
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Do not stand or kneel on the drive tube. “Adjusting the Carburetor”. Hold the starter grip with your right Your machine is now ready for hand. operation. Pull the starter grip slowly until you feel it engage and then give it a brisk strong pull. HT 131...
Fit the chain scabbard and allow engine "Tensioning the Saw Chain". to cool down. To avoid condensation, fill the fuel tank and keep the machine in a dry place, well away from sources of ignition, until you need it again. HT 131...
(special accessory) – in the area used most for cutting. Chain type Chain pitch Minimum groove depth Picco 3/8" P 5.0 mm If groove depth is less than specified: Replace the guide bar. HT 131...
If there is a noticeable loss of engine Adjusting Idle Speed electrodes are badly eroded. Install power only suppressed spark plugs of the type approved by STIHL – see "Specifications". Removing the Spark Plug Engine stops while idling Turn the choke knob to g.
Too much oil in fuel mix. – If you use a biological chain and bar Dirty air filter. – lubricant, e.g. STIHL BioPlus, Unfavorable running conditions. – completely fill the chain oil tank. Store the machine in a dry, high or...
STIHL (special accessory) to check the servicing dealer. depth of the wear marks. It is best to use two saw chains in rotation with one sprocket. STIHL recommends the use of original STIHL chain sprockets. HT 131...
Valve clearance and, if necessary, adjusted by servicing dealer Combustion chamber Have cleaned after every 150 hours of operation by servicing dealer All accessible screws and nuts (not adjust - Retighten ing screws) HT 131...
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Check (wear, damage) Clean and turn over Guide bar Deburr Replace Check Chain sprocket Have replaced by servicing dealer Safety labels Replace STIHL recommends an authorized STIHL servicing dealer. Only if there is a noticeable loss of engine power HT 131...
English servicing dealer. STIHL dealers are Minimize Wear and Avoid regularly given the opportunity to attend Damage training courses and are supplied with the necessary technical information. Observing the instructions in this manual helps reduce the risk of unnecessary If these maintenance operations are not wear and damage to the power tool.
Sound pressure level L to ISO 22868 Engine Oil tank capacity: 220 cm (0.22 l) 92 dB(A) STIHL single cylinder four-stroke engine Weight Sound power level L to ISO 22868 with mixture lubrication 109 dB(A) Displacement: 36.3cm...
STIHL for this power tool or approved disposal site for environment- modified in any way. are technically identical. Only use high- friendly recycling.
English Done at Waiblingen, 03.02.2020 EC Declaration of Conformity ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG Badstr. 115 D-71336 Waiblingen Germany declare under our sole responsibility that Designation: Pole pruner Dr. Jürgen Hoffmann Make: STIHL...