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STIHL 026
Instruction Manual
Warning!
To reduce the risk of kickback injury use
STIHL reduced kickback bar and STIHL PM 1
(3/8" Picco) or RM 2 (0,325") chain depending
on sprocket or other available low kickback
components.
Read and follow all safety precautions in
Instruction Manual – improper use can cause
serious or fatal injury.

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  • Page 1 STIHL 026 Instruction Manual Warning! To reduce the risk of kickback injury use STIHL reduced kickback bar and STIHL PM 1 (3/8" Picco) or RM 2 (0,325") chain depending on sprocket or other available low kickback components. Read and follow all safety precautions in Instruction 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 Ordering Spare Parts Contact your STIHL dealer or the Fill chain Oil Tank Storing the Machine STIHL distributor for your area if you do Chain Brake STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission not understand any of the instructions in Information Before You Start Control Warranty Statement this Manual.
  • Page 4 0DLQ 3DUWV RI WKH 6DZ 1 = Twist lock 2 = Spark plug boot 3 = Handle heating switch 4 = Chain sprocket cover 5 = Chain sprocket 6 = Chain brake 7 = Chain catcher 8 = Side chain tensioner 9 = Bumper spike 10 = Guide bar 11 = Oilomatic saw chain...
  • Page 5 'HILQLWLRQV  &DUEXUHWRU %R[ &RYHU 7ZLVW /RFN  2LORPDWLF 6DZ &KDLQ  7KURWWOH 7ULJJHU ,QWHUORFN Lock for carburetor box cover. A loop consisting of cutters, Must be depressed before the tie straps and drive links. throttle trigger can be activated.  6SDUN 3OXJ %RRW  2LO )LOOHU &DS  5HDU +DQGOH...
  • Page 6 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 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 :DUQLQJ 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 &XWWLQJ ,QVWUXFWLRQV :DUQLQJ 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 NLFNEDFN LQMXU\ 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. :DUQLQJ 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 &XWWLQJ 7HFKQLTXHV )HOOLQJ Felling is cutting down a tree. Before felling a tree, consider carefully all conditions which may affect the direction of fall, including: 3XOOLQ 3XVKEDFN 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 )HOOLQJ ,QVWUXFWLRQV 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 (VFDSH SDWK %XWWUHVV URRWV beginning to cut.
  • Page 21 *XQQLQJ VLJKW &RQYHQWLRQDO FXW 2SHQIDFH WHFKQLTXH $ = felling notch - determines the When making the felling notch, use the 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 0DNLQJ VDSZRRG FXWV )HOOLQJ FXW & +LQJH • 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, center of felling notch you could lose control of the...
  • Page 23 )HOOLQJ FXW IRU ODUJH GLDPHWHU WUHHV Avoid repositioning the saw more than :DUQLQJ necessary. When repositioning for the :DUQLQJ Be extremely careful with partially fallen 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. /LPELQJ Limbing is removing the branches from a fallen tree. :DUQLQJ There is an extreme danger of kickback First, cut a large, wide felling notch. during the limbing operation.
  • Page 25 (%). :DUQLQJ direction of the operator of the saw. If the saw pinches, stop the engine Use only STIHL replacement parts for and remove it from the log. maintenance and repair. Use of parts When cutting small logs, place log manufactured by others may cause through “V”...
  • 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 0RXQWLQJ WKH %DU DQG &KDLQ • 'LVHQJDJH WKH FKDLQ EUDNH Fit the guide bar over the studs  - You can run chains of different pitches • • Pull hand guard  toward the front on this chainsaw - depending on the cutting edges on top of bar must chain sprocket (see "Specifications") handle.
  • Page 28 7HQVLRQLQJ WKH 6DZ &KDLQ &KHFNLQJ &KDLQ 7HQVLRQ • Retensioning during cutting work: Shut down the engine. • • Shut down the engine - Wear work gloves to prevent and then slacken the nuts. injuries. • Hold the bar nose up - Chain must fit snugly against the and use screwdriver to turn underside of the bar - and, with the...
  • Page 29 US gal. US fl.oz build-up in the tank to release slowly. Use only STIHL two-stroke engine oil or :DUQLQJ equivalent branded two-stroke air- After fueling, tighten fuel cap DV 2 1/2 cooled engine oils with the classification VHFXUHO\ DV SRVVLEOH by hand.
  • Page 30 DGGLWLYH RU WKH UDSLGO\ ELRGHJUDGDEOH 67,+/ %LRSOXV LV UHFRPPHQGHG ,PSRUWDQW 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 31 High revs with the trained personnel (e.g. STIHL dealer) at in certain kickback situations. chain brake engaged (chain locked) will the following intervals: quickly damage the powerhead and chain drive (clutch, chain brake).
  • Page 32 ,QIRUPDWLRQ %HIRUH <RX 6WDUW  GRQ¶W VWDUW WKH HQJLQH \HW  STOP STOP STOP 7KH IRXU SRVLWLRQV "Warm Start" position: In the "Warm Start" position, continue RI WKH 0DVWHU &RQWURO OHYHU Choke shutter is open - cranking after engine begins to fire. throttle trigger is in starting-throttle As soon as the engine runs, LPPHGLDWHO\ blip the throttle trigger...
  • Page 33 6WDUWLQJ WKH 6DZ STOP • • • Press in the button Observe safety precautions - Place your saw on the ground - see section "Safety Precautions". make sure you have a firm footing - Push hand guard forward  : Compression pressure is released check that chain is not touching any when the button is pressed in.
  • Page 34 STOP • Alternative method of starting: Pull the starter grip slowly with your When engine begins to fire: • Move Master Control lever  to Q Hold the rear handle tightly right hand until you feel it engage - between your legs, just above the then give the grip a brisk strong pull and continue cranking - DV VRRQ DV HQJLQH UXQV...
  • Page 35 • $W YHU\ ORZ RXWVLGH WHPSHUDWXUHV ,I HQJLQH GRHVQ¶W VWDUW Pull the hand guard back toward $OORZ HQJLQH WR ZDUP XS the front handle: the chain brake is now If you did not move the Master Control lever to "Warm Start" Q disengaged - As soon as the engine runs: •...
  • Page 36 2LO 4XDQWLW\ &KHFNLQJ &KDLQ /XEULFDWLRQ &RQWURO • Pull off the spark plug terminal - • Take out screw and remove the shroud - • Unscrew and dry off the spark plug - • Set the Master Control lever to G •...
  • Page 37 'XULQJ %UHDN LQ 3HULRG 'XULQJ 2SHUDWLRQ $IWHU )LQLVKLQJ :RUN • &KHFN FKDLQ WHQVLRQ IUHTXHQWO\ A factory new machine should not be Slacken off the chain if you have run at high revs (full throttle off load) A new chain has to be retensioned more retensioned it at operating for the first three tank fillings.
  • Page 38 6SDUN $UUHVWLQJ 6FUHHQ LQ $LU )LOWHU 6\VWHP 0XIIOHU &OHDQLQJ $LU )LOWHU The air filter system can be adapted to suit different operating conditions by simply installing a choice of filters. )DEULF ILOWHU  for normal operating conditions and winter operation •...
  • Page 39 :LQWHU 2SHUDWLRQ U $W WHPSHUDWXUHV EHORZ ƒ& ƒ)  0DFKLQHV ZLWK VKXWWHU LQ VKURXG 0DFKLQHV ZLWK VKXWWHU LQ FDUEXUHWRU 3UHKHDW WKH FDUEXUHWRU ER[ FRYHU • Remove the screw (1) • • • Pry the shutter  out of the Turn knob or lever above rear Pull out the shutter (2) and refit it handle 90°...
  • Page 40 (OHFWULF +DQGOH 7DNH &DUH RI *XLGH %DU +HDWLQJ $W WHPSHUDWXUHV EHORZ  ƒ&  ƒ)  It is advisable to fit the optional intake air preheating kit if you use your saw in extremely cold conditions (temperatures below -10 ° C /+14 ° F, in powder or drifting snow).
  • Page 41 - chain and guide bar. refit washer and E-clip on the crankshaft. • Disengage the chain brake: Pull hand guard toward front handle. Use only original STIHL clutch drums to ensure correct operation of the chain brake. * Special accessory...
  • Page 42 E-clip on the crankshaft. • Warm up the engine. Use only original STIHL chain &KDLQ UXQV ZKHQ HQJLQH LV LGOLQJ sprockets to ensure correct It is usually necessary to change the setting of the idle speed screw /$ ¶/¶...
  • Page 43 • use only spark plugs authorized by Use only resistor type spark plugs STIHL (see “Specifications”). Always of the approved range. press spark plug boot  snugly onto spark plug terminal  of the proper Rectify problems which have caused size.
  • Page 44 5HSODFLQJ 6WDUWHU 5RSH DQG 5HZLQG 6SULQJ • 5HSODFLQJ 6WDUWHU 5RSH Ease the cap  out of the starter 6DZV ZLWKRXW (ODVWRVWDUW grip. • • • Take out the screws  . Remove remaining rope from the Thread the new rope - •...
  • Page 45 5HSODFLQJ D EURNHQ UHZLQG VSULQJ 7HQVLRQLQJ UHZLQG VSULQJ • • Make a loop in the unwound starter Lubricate the new spring with rope and use it to turn the rope ro- a few drops of non-resinous oil. • Remove the rope rotor - tor six full revolutions clockwise.
  • Page 46 0DLQWDLQLQJ DQG 6KDUSHQLQJ 6DZ &KDLQ &RUUHFWO\ VKDUSHQHG FKDLQ 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 47 • Avoid touching the tie straps and drive links with the file. • Rotate the file at regular intervals while filing - this avoids one-sided wear. • 90° Use a piece of hardwood to remove burrs from cutting edge. • Check angles with the filing gauge.
  • Page 48 Chain Depth gauge pitch distance “D” 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) 'HSWK JDXJH VHWWLQJ Round off depth gauges parallel to the stamped marking.
  • Page 49 Check idle adjustment – chain must not turn Carburetor Readjust idle Spark plug Replace All accessible screws and nuts (not adjusting screws) Retighten Rubber vibration buffers Have replaced by STIHL dealer Inspect Muffler Inspect spark arresting screen Clean or replace spark arresting screen Check Chain catcher Replace...
  • Page 50 Since new bar/chain combinations may STIHL reduced kickback bar be developed after publication of this (with green label): ,JQLWLRQ 6\VWHP Manual, ask your STIHL dealer for the for 0.325" pitch and 3/8" pitch: Type: latest STIHL recommendations. Rollomatic with sprocket nose...
  • Page 51 If you use a biological chain lubri- EHHQ SHUIRUPHG E\ DQ DXWKRUL]HG right for your convenience. cant (e.g. STIHL Bioplus), fill the 67,+/ 6HUYLFH 6KRS XVLQJ RULJLQDO chain oil tank. • 67,+/ VSDUH SDUWV...
  • Page 52 1-800-467- 2ZQHU¶V :DUUDQW\ 5HVSRQVLELOLWLHV The equipment engine must be free from 8445 or you can write to STIHL Inc., defects in materials and workmanship As the small off-road equipment engine 536 Viking Drive, P.O. Box 2015,...
  • Page 53 Any such work shall be free of mixture (see also instruction "Fuel"). warranty card to STIHL. If any emission charge to the owner if it is determined Deviations from this recommendation related part on your engine is defective, that a warranted part is defective.
  • Page 55 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 competent chainsaw service point before starting the engine.
  • Page 56 State contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. defects or other reproductive harm. 0458 133 3021 englisch / English USA / EPA Stihl Parts...
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