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  • Page 1 MS 382 2 - 39 Instruction Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Cutting Attachment........15 Mounting the Bar and Chain..... 16 Guide to Using this Manual Tensioning the Chain........ 16 Checking Chain Tension......17 This Instruction Manual refers to a STIHL chain Fuel............17 saw, also called a machine in this Instruction Fueling............18 Manual.

  • Page 3: Safety Precautions

    Engineering improvements the work in poor weather conditions (rain, snow, ice, wind). STIHL's philosophy is to continually improve all of its products. For this reason we may modify Persons with pacemakers only: The ignition sys‐ the design, engineering and appearance of our tem of your chain saw produces an electromag‐...
  • Page 4 (e.g. leather). match your model and meet your performance requirements. Refuelling STIHL can supply a comprehensive range of per‐ Gasoline is an extremely flammable sonal protective equipment. fuel – keep clear of naked flames and fire – do not spill any fuel – no smok‐...
  • Page 5 2 Safety Precautions English cap, hose connections and the manual fuel pump (on machines so equipped). If there are any leaks or damage, do not start the engine – risk of fire. Have your saw repaired by a serv‐ icing dealer before using it again. –...
  • Page 6 (e.g. tingling correct when possible. Have the machine sensation in fingers), seek medical advice. repaired by a STIHL servicing dealer if the saw chain still continues to move during idling. 2.14 Maintenance and repairs...

  • Page 7: Reactive Forces

    – risk of fire due to the fuel. Check fuel cap regularly for tightness. Use only spark plugs that are in perfect condition and have been approved by STIHL – see "Speci‐ fications". Check ignition lead (insulation in good condition, secure connection).

  • Page 8: Working Techniques

    English 4 Working Techniques object, e.g. when another limb is touched acci‐ the chain pulls the saw forward – to reduce this dentally during limbing. risk, always engage the spiked bumper securely – when the chain at the nose of the guide bar is in the tree or limb.
  • Page 9 4 Working Techniques English Country-specific legislation on felling technique chain saw in the vicinity of easily combustible must be complied with during felling work. materials, dry plants or scrub. It is mandatory that you ask the responsible forestry office about Sawing the current fire hazard.
  • Page 10 English 4 Working Techniques Preparing for felling erwise the cutting attachment may stick in the cut or kick back – risk of injury! Check that there are no other persons in the fell‐ ing area – other than helpers. Make sure no-one is endangered by the falling tree –...
  • Page 11 4 Working Techniques English – Clear escape paths, eliminate obstacles Determine direction of fall with gunning sight on – Put down tools and equipment at a safe dis‐ cover and fan housing tance – but not on the escape paths –...
  • Page 12 English 4 Working Techniques Sapwood cuts – With rotten trunks, leave a wider strip Plunge cutting – For relieving cuts during shortening – For wood carving Sapwood cuts in long-fibered softwood help pre‐ vent sapwood splintering when the tree falls. Make cuts at both sides of the trunk at same ►...
  • Page 13 – reposition logue to felling cut (E)). the chainsaw as little as possible Contact the STIHL dealer for the selection of the ► Make the felling cut up to the hinge (1) felling wedge (suitable length, width and height).
  • Page 14 English 4 Working Techniques ► Make the felling cut up to the stabilizing ► Make the felling cut towards the holding strap strap (3) – Do not cut into the stabilizing strap – Cut horizontally – Do not cut into the holding strap. The felling cut must be continued on the oppo‐...

  • Page 15: Cutting Attachment

    5 Cutting Attachment English Chain Scabbard ► Tip of the guide bar must penetrate the wood before the holding strap (4) – guide the chain‐ saw absolutely horizontally and swivel as widely as possible ► Make the felling cut up to the hinge (5) –...

  • Page 16: Mounting The Bar And Chain

    English 6 Mounting the Bar and Chain Mounting the Bar and Fitting the chain Chain Removing the chain sprocket cover WARNING Wear work gloves to protect your hands from the sharp cutters. ► Unscrew the nuts and take off the chain ►...

  • Page 17: Checking Chain Tension

    27% (E27). 9.2.2 Engine oil If you mix the fuel yourself, use only STIHL two- ► Shut off the engine. stroke engine oil or another high-performance ► Wear work gloves to protect your hands.

  • Page 18: Fueling

    STIHL MotoMix however can be stored for up to 5 years without any problems. ► Raise grip to vertical position. ► Shake the canister containing the fuel mixture...
  • Page 19 English 10.3 Filling Up with Fuel Take care not to spill fuel while fueling and do not overfill the tank. STIHL recommends you use the STIHL filler noz‐ zle for fuel (special accessory). ► Fill the fuel tank. 10.4 Closing ►...

  • Page 20: Chain Lubricant

    Take care not to spill chain oil while refilling and do not overfill the tank. STIHL recommends you use the STIHL filler noz‐ zle for chain oil (special accessory). ► Close the filler cap. There must still be a small amount of oil in the oil tank when the fuel tank is empty.

  • Page 21: Checking Chain Lubrication

    Press the hand guard towards the nose of the ried out only by authorised STIHL dealers. The guide bar with the left hand - or automatically following intervals must be complied with:...

  • Page 22: Starting / Stopping The Engine

    English 15 Starting / Stopping the Engine Part-time use: every six months The Master Control lever moves from warm occasional use: annually start (n) to the normal run position (F) when the throttle trigger is operated. 15 Starting / Stopping the To switch off the engine, move the Master Con‐...
  • Page 23 15 Starting / Stopping the Engine English 15.4 Cranking ► Put your right foot into the rear handle or your right heel on the rear hand guard and press down. 15.3.2 Between knees or thighs ► Pull the starter grip slowly with your right hand until you feel it engage –...
  • Page 24 English 15 Starting / Stopping the Engine 15.6 When engine begins to fire The decompression valve closes as soon as the engine fires. For this reason you must press in the button before each starting attempt. WARNING Bystanders must be well clear of the general work area of the saw.

  • Page 25: Operating Instructions

    16 Operating Instructions English 16.2 During work NOTICE NOTICE Always disengage chain brake before accelerat‐ ing the engine. High revs with the chain brake Do not make the mixture leaner to achieve an engaged (chain locked) will quickly damage the apparent increase in power –...

  • Page 26: Oil Quantity Control

    English 17 Oil Quantity Control NOTICE NOTICE Always slacken off the chain again after finishing The saw chain must always be coated with oil. work. The chain contracts as it cools down. If it is 17.2 Setting for increased oil deliv‐ not slackened off, it can damage the crankshaft and bearings.

  • Page 27: Taking Care Of The Guide Bar

    18 Taking Care of the Guide Bar English 19 Cleaning the Air Filter NOTICE 19.1 If there is a noticeable loss of If an increased oil flow is no longer required, engine power reset the adjusting screw to the standard setting. 19.1.1 Remove the carburetor box cover.

  • Page 28: Adjusting The Carburetor

    ► Turn the low speed screw (L) clockwise as far If filter is caked with dirt: as stop, then turn it back 1/4 turn. ► Wash the filter in STIHL special cleaner (spe‐ 20.3 Adjusting Idle Speed cial accessory) or a clean, non-flammable sol‐...

  • Page 29: Spark Plug

    ► Fit a new spark plug after about 100 operating hours – or sooner if the electrodes are badly eroded. Install only suppressed spark plugs of the type approved by STIHL – see "Specifica‐ tions". 21.1 Removing the Spark Plug ►...

  • Page 30: Storing The Machine

    ► If the machine has a QuickStop Super chain ► When using biological chain oil (e.g. STIHL brake, first press the throttle trigger lockout. BioPlus), fill the lubricant oil tank Then pull the clutch drum with needle cage (5) ►...

  • Page 31: Maintaining And Sharpening The Saw Chain

    The angles of the cutter must be maintained dur‐ STIHL recommends STIHL servicing dealers. ing resharpening. 24.3 Sharpening and side plate angles A Sharpening angle STIHL saw chains are sharpened with a 30° sharpening angle. Ripping chains, which are sharpened with a 10° sharpening angle, are 0458-567-0121-B...
  • Page 32 ► To remove file burr, use a piece of hardwood ► Check angle with file gauge STIHL filing gauge (special accessory, see table All cutters must be equally long. "Sharpening tools") – a universal tool for check‐...
  • Page 33 24 Maintaining and Sharpening the Saw Chain English ► Lay the appropriate file gauge (1) for the chain With varying cutter lengths, the cutter heights pitch on the saw chain and press it against the also vary and cause rough running of the saw cutter to be checked –...
  • Page 34 English 24 Maintaining and Sharpening the Saw Chain WARNING Depth gauges that are too low increase the kick‐ back tendency of the chain saw. ► Lay the file gauge on the saw chain – the high‐ est point of the depth gauge must be flush with the file gauge ►...

  • Page 35: Maintenance And Care

    Have replaced by servicing dealer STIHL recommends STIHL servicing dealer When using professional chainsaws (with a power output of 3.4 kW or more) for the first time, tighten the cylinder block screws after 10 to 20 hours of operation...

  • Page 36: Minimize Wear And Avoid Damage

    The user is responsible for all damage caused by by a servicing dealer. non-observance of the safety precautions, oper‐ STIHL recommends that you have servicing and ating and maintenance instructions in this man‐ repair work carried out exclusively by an author‐...

  • Page 37: Main Parts

    – Components of antivibration system 22 Rear handle 27 Main Parts 23 Rear hand guard # Serial number 28 Specifications 28.1 Engine STIHL single cylinder two-stroke engine Displacement: 72.2 cc Bore: 52 mm Stroke: 34 mm Engine power to 3.8 kW (5.2 bhp) at...

  • Page 38: Ordering Spare Parts

    ISO 22867 When repairing the machine, only use replace‐ Left handle: ment parts which have been approved by STIHL 5.9 m/s Right handle: 5.7 m/s for this power tool or are technically identical. Only use high-quality replacement parts in order 28.8...

  • Page 39: Disposal

    31 Disposal Observe all country-specific waste disposal rules and regulations. STIHL products must not be thrown in the gar‐ bage can. Take the product, accessories and packaging to an approved disposal site for envi‐ ronment-friendly recycling.
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