Table Of Contents - Stihl 9 Instruction Manual

Table of Contents

Instruction Manual1
Some Important Safety Precautions For Chain Saw Users2
Table Of Contents3
Main Parts Of The Saw4
Definitions5
Safety Precautions6
The Operator6
Physical Condition6
The Use Of The Saw6
Proper Clothing7
Transporting The Chainsaw8
Preparation For The Use Of The Saw8
Mounting The Bar And Chain8
Fueling Instructions9
Cap With Grip9
Slotted Cap10
Starting10
Chain Brake10
Important Adjustments11
Working Conditions11
Cutting Instructions13
Reactive Forces Including Kickback14
Ansi B 175.1-1991 Chainsaw Kickback Standard15
Devices For Reducing The Risk Of Kickback Injury16
Quickstop Chain Brake16
Low Kickback Saw Chain And Reduced Kickback Bars17
Low Kickback Chain18
Reduced Kickback Bar18
Bow Guides18
To Avoid Kickback18
To Avoid Pull-In19
To Avoid Pushback19
Cutting Techniques19
Felling19
Felling Instructions20
Escape Path20
Buttress Roots20
Gunning Sight21
Conventional Cut21
Open-Face Technique21
Making Sapwood Cuts22
Felling Cut For Small Diameter Trees: Simple Fan Cut23
Felling Cut For Large Diameter Trees23
Sectioning Method23
Plunge-Cut Method23
Limbing24
Bucking24
Maintenance, Repair And Storing25
Chain Brake Disengaged27
Locating The Guide Bar28
Fitting The Sprocket Cover29
Fuel Mix Ages30
Fueling30
Chain Lubricant31
Fill Chain Lubricant31
Locking Chain With Chain Brake32
Releasing The Chain Brake32
Check Operation Of Chain Brake32
Chain Brake Maintenance32
During Break-In Period33
During Operation33
After Finishing Work33
Chain Brake Engaged34
Starting Procedure34
Starting (Saw Between Legs)35
Saw Between Legs35
Saw On Ground35
Other Points To Observe When Starting The Engine36
Guide Bar, Chain And Sprocket37
Checking Chain Lubrication37
Breaking In Oilomatic Chain37
Chain Lubrication37
Chain Tension38
Worn Chain Sprocket38
Troubleshooting On Chain Oiling System39
Removing Oil Pump39
Component Parts Of Oil Pump In Correct Sequence39
Cleaning The Oil Pump39
Air Filter40
Adjusting Carburetor41
Motor Management41
Engine Stops While Idling41
Chain Runs When Engine Is Idling41
Checking Spark Plug42
Replacing The Chain Sprocket43
Maintaining And Sharpening Saw Chain44
Correctly Sharpened Chain44
For Checking Angles45
File Correctly45
Depth Gauge Setting46
Lowering Depth Gauges46
After Sharpening46
Before Long Out-Of-Service Period46
Maintenance Chart48
Specifications49
Ordering Spare Parts50
Storing The Machine50