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SM_Motorsäge_U1.fm Seite 0 Freitag, 12. September 2003 12:31 12 Chainsaw Safety Manual STIH) - Stihl 028 | Instruction Manual - Page 59
28 and 29 show the chainsaws STIHL MS 210, 230, 250. Other chainsaw models may have different parts and controls. You should therefore always refer to the Owner's Manual of your particular saw model. !Warning! Because a chainsaw is a high-speed wood-cutting tool, some special safety precautions - Stihl 028 | Instruction Manual - Page 60
Manual) !Warning! Kickback may occur when the nose or tip of the guide bar touches an object, or when the wood 6. Follow manufacturer's sharpening and maintenance instructions for the saw chain. 7. Only use the risk of kickback injury. Ask your STIHL dealer about these devices. B. Other Safety - Stihl 028 | Instruction Manual - Page 61
falling tree. 7. Keep all parts of your body away from the with the engine stopped, the guide bar and saw chain to the the tension in the wood fibers is released. 14 service, other than the items listed in the Owner's Manual maintenance instructions, should be performed by competent chainsaw service - Stihl 028 | Instruction Manual - Page 62
safety precautions and warnings apply to the use of all STIHL chainsaws. Different models may have different parts and controls. See the appropriate section of your Owner's Manual for a description of the controls and function of the parts of your model saw. Safe use of a chainsaw involves 1. the - Stihl 028 | Instruction Manual - Page 63
please note the following: - Many STIHL models are available with an anti-vibration (AV) system designed to reduce the transmission saw, including the AV system, well maintained. A dull chain will increase cutting time, and pressing a dull chain through wood will increase the vibrations Manual 5 - Stihl 028 | Instruction Manual - Page 64
parts supplied by STIHL or expressly approved by STIHL for use with the specific STIHL saw models are authorized. Although certain unauthorized attachments are usable with the STIHL the Bar and Chain" of your Owner's Manual. STIHL Oilomatic chain, guide bar and sprocket must match each other in - Stihl 028 | Instruction Manual - Page 65
is running! Fueling Your STIHL chainsaw uses an oil-gasoline mixture for fuel (see chapter "Fuel" of your Owner's Manual). !Warning! Gasoline is that combustible fuel vapors may be vented from the fuel system. Fueling Instructions !Warning! Fuel your chainsaw in well-ventilated areas, outdoors only. - Stihl 028 | Instruction Manual - Page 66
hand with as much force as possible. The screwdriver end of the STIHL combination wrench or other similar tool can be used as an aid in tightening your saw without assistance. For specific starting instructions, see the appropriate section of the Owner's Manual. Proper starting methods reduce the risk of - Stihl 028 | Instruction Manual - Page 67
before starting. Never attempt to start the chainsaw when the guide bar is in a cut or kerf. !Warning! When you chainsaw down on or near dry brush, grass, wood chips or other combustible materials while it is still serviced and repaired by your STIHL Servicing Dealer only. Chainsaw Safety Manual 9 - Stihl 028 | Instruction Manual - Page 68
of performance and you suspect a clogged screen, have your muffler maintained by a STIHL Servicing Dealer. Working Conditions Operate the chainsaw under good visibility and daylight conditions only. , immediately contact your employer or a local OSHA representative. 10 Chainsaw Safety Manual - Stihl 028 | Instruction Manual - Page 69
of burns do not touch the muffler and other parts while they are hot. Don't work alone. whether the buffers should be replaced, consult your STIHL servicing dealer. !Warning! Take extreme care in because the operator may lose control. Cutting Instructions Grip: Always hold the saw firmly Manual 11 - Stihl 028 | Instruction Manual - Page 70
chain with your hand or any part of your body when the engine released. !Warning! Do not cut any material other than wood or wooden objects. Use your saw for chainsawing only. Never work on a ladder, or on any other insecure support. Never use the saw above shoulder height. !Warning! Never Manual - Stihl 028 | Instruction Manual - Page 71
when the chain near the upper quadrant of the bar nose contacts the wood or is pinched during limbing or when it is incorrectly used to begin of the kickback reaction. Some STIHL bar and chain types are designed to reduce kickback forces. STIHL recommends the use of reduced kickback Safety Manual 13 - Stihl 028 | Instruction Manual - Page 72
as complying in the "Specifications" section of the Owner's Manual or - other replacement bar and chain combinations marked in accordance your local STIHL Service Center! Do not use the saw until the problem has been rectified (see the section "Chain Brake"). Quickstop chain brake STIHL has developed - Stihl 028 | Instruction Manual - Page 73
the guide bar model STIHL chainsaws can also be activated by inertia. See the chapter entitled "Chain Brake" of your Owner's Manual. 001BA036 KN !Warning! Never operate your chainsaw without a front hand guard. In a kickback situation this guard helps protect your left hand or other parts - Stihl 028 | Instruction Manual - Page 74
not prevent kickback, but they are designed to reduce the risk of kickback injury. They are available from your STIHL dealer. !Warning! Even if your saw is equipped with a Quickstop, a reduced kickback bar and/ or low the effects of the design features intended to reduce 16 Chainsaw Safety Manual - Stihl 028 | Instruction Manual - Page 75
STIHL green labeled reduced kickback bars STIHL Guides !Warning! Do not mount a bow guide on any STIHL guide bar nose at all times. 3. Never let the nose of the guide bar contact any object. Do not cut limbs with the nose of the guide in the wood. The the wood. ! wood. 2. Pull-in may also - Stihl 028 | Instruction Manual - Page 76
caught or encounters a foreign object in the wood. The reaction of the chain drives the saw side if possible. 1 1/2 1 21/2 Felling Instructions: When felling, maintain a distance of at least of tree, sloping ground, one-sided limb structure, wood structure, decay, snow load, etc. To reduce the - Stihl 028 | Instruction Manual - Page 77
required direction of fall: : Position the saw so that the gunning sight points exactly in the direction you want the tree to fall. Chainsaw Safety Manual 19 - Stihl 028 | Instruction Manual - Page 78
or larger trees make cuts at both sides of the trunk, : at same height as subsequent felling cut. : Cut to no more than width of guide bar. This is especially important in softwood in summer - it helps prevent sapwood splintering when the tree falls. 20 Chainsaw Safety - Stihl 028 | Instruction Manual - Page 79
a wedge, it may cause kickback. Wedges should be of wood or plastic - never steel, which can damage the chain. when it is about to fall, since part of the trunk may split and come back careful with partially fallen trees which are poorly supported. When the tree hangs or for some other Manual 21 - Stihl 028 | Instruction Manual - Page 80
professionals should attempt these techniques. Sectioning method For the sectioning method make the first part of the felling cut with the guide bar fanning in toward the hinge. Then, using the bumper spike as a cut, follow the sectioning method described previously. 22 Chainsaw Safety Manual - Stihl 028 | Instruction Manual - Page 81
wood may be caught and flung in the direction of the operator of the saw. 4. When cutting small logs, place log through "V" - shaped supports on top of a sawhorse. Never permit another person to hold the log. Never hold the log with your leg or foot. 001BA033 KN 001BA051 LÄ Chainsaw Safety Manual - Stihl 028 | Instruction Manual - Page 82
instructions in the appropriate section of your Owner's Manual, especially those in the chapters "Mounting the Bar and Chain", "Maintaining and Sharpening" and "Chain Brake". !Warning! Use only STIHL replacement parts in your Owner's Manual. Have such work performed at your STIHL service shop only. ! - Stihl 028 | Instruction Manual - Page 83
wood becomes hard to cut and burn marks appear on the wood. STIHL chainsaw should be returned to trained personnel such as your STIHL servicing dealer for periodic inspection and servicing manual. Additionally, the daily maintenance schedule for your chainsaw set forth in your STIHL Owner's Manual - Stihl 028 | Instruction Manual - Page 84
every 12 months if problem if damaged as required area, resin-rich wood, tropical wood etc.), shorten the Saw chain Guide bar Chain sprocket Air filter AV elements ( X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 1) STIHL dealer 2) see "Chain brake" 26 Chainsaw Safety Manual - Stihl 028 | Instruction Manual - Page 85
cutting conditions are difficult (very dusty work area, resin-rich wood, tropical wood etc.), shorten the specified intervals accordingly. If you only use the every 12 months if problem if damaged as required English / USA X X X X X X * see "Guide to Using this Manual" Chainsaw Safety Manual 27 - Stihl 028 | Instruction Manual - Page 86
English / USA Main Parts of the Saw 14 8 15 3 4 91 2 7 8 6 5 10 12 11 13 9 208BA003 KN 1 8 Chain sprocket cover 9 Chain catcher 10 Chain tensioner (side) 11 Chain tensioner (front) 12 Guide bar 13 Oilomatic saw chain 14 Adjusting wheel of quick tensioner* 15 Handle of wingnut* (quick - Stihl 028 | Instruction Manual - Page 87
lever 23 Fuel filler cap 24 Throttle trigger 25 Throttle trigger interlock 26 Rear handle 27 Rear hand guard # Serial number 208BA004 KN Chainsaw Safety Manual 29 - Stihl 028 | Instruction Manual - Page 88
Chain Tensioner Permits precise adjustment of chain tension. 12 Guide Bar Supports and guides the saw chain. 13 Oilomatic Saw Chain A loop oil tank. 17 Bumper Spike Toothed stop for holding saw steady against wood. 18 Front Hand Guard Provides protection against projecting branches and helps Manual - Stihl 028 | Instruction Manual - Page 89
Handle The support handle for the right hand, located at the rear of the saw. 27 Rear Hand Guard Gives added protection to operator's right hand. Guide Bar Nose The exposed end of the guide bar. ( cutting attachment to the operator's hands (not illustrated). Chainsaw Safety Manual English / USA 31 - Stihl 028 | Instruction Manual - Page 90
English / USA 32 Chainsaw Safety Manual - Stihl 028 | Instruction Manual - Page 91
! WARNING! The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. 0457 184 3021 englisch / English USA - Stihl 028 | Instruction Manual - Page 92
SM_Motorsäge_U1.fm Seite 0 Freitag, 12. September 2003 12:31 12 Chainsaw Safety Manual STIH) - Stihl 028 | Instruction Manual - Page 93
28 and 29 show the chainsaws STIHL MS 210, 230, 250. Other chainsaw models may have different parts and controls. You should therefore always refer to the Owner's Manual of your particular saw model. !Warning! Because a chainsaw is a high-speed wood-cutting tool, some special safety precautions - Stihl 028 | Instruction Manual - Page 94
Manual) !Warning! Kickback may occur when the nose or tip of the guide bar touches an object, or when the wood 6. Follow manufacturer's sharpening and maintenance instructions for the saw chain. 7. Only use the risk of kickback injury. Ask your STIHL dealer about these devices. B. Other Safety - Stihl 028 | Instruction Manual - Page 95
falling tree. 7. Keep all parts of your body away from the with the engine stopped, the guide bar and saw chain to the the tension in the wood fibers is released. 14 service, other than the items listed in the Owner's Manual maintenance instructions, should be performed by competent chainsaw service - Stihl 028 | Instruction Manual - Page 96
safety precautions and warnings apply to the use of all STIHL chainsaws. Different models may have different parts and controls. See the appropriate section of your Owner's Manual for a description of the controls and function of the parts of your model saw. Safe use of a chainsaw involves 1. the - Stihl 028 | Instruction Manual - Page 97
please note the following: - Many STIHL models are available with an anti-vibration (AV) system designed to reduce the transmission saw, including the AV system, well maintained. A dull chain will increase cutting time, and pressing a dull chain through wood will increase the vibrations Manual 5 - Stihl 028 | Instruction Manual - Page 98
parts supplied by STIHL or expressly approved by STIHL for use with the specific STIHL saw models are authorized. Although certain unauthorized attachments are usable with the STIHL the Bar and Chain" of your Owner's Manual. STIHL Oilomatic chain, guide bar and sprocket must match each other in - Stihl 028 | Instruction Manual - Page 99
is running! Fueling Your STIHL chainsaw uses an oil-gasoline mixture for fuel (see chapter "Fuel" of your Owner's Manual). !Warning! Gasoline is that combustible fuel vapors may be vented from the fuel system. Fueling Instructions !Warning! Fuel your chainsaw in well-ventilated areas, outdoors only. - Stihl 028 | Instruction Manual - Page 100
hand with as much force as possible. The screwdriver end of the STIHL combination wrench or other similar tool can be used as an aid in tightening your saw without assistance. For specific starting instructions, see the appropriate section of the Owner's Manual. Proper starting methods reduce the risk of - Stihl 028 | Instruction Manual - Page 101
before starting. Never attempt to start the chainsaw when the guide bar is in a cut or kerf. !Warning! When you chainsaw down on or near dry brush, grass, wood chips or other combustible materials while it is still serviced and repaired by your STIHL Servicing Dealer only. Chainsaw Safety Manual 9 - Stihl 028 | Instruction Manual - Page 102
of performance and you suspect a clogged screen, have your muffler maintained by a STIHL Servicing Dealer. Working Conditions Operate the chainsaw under good visibility and daylight conditions only. , immediately contact your employer or a local OSHA representative. 10 Chainsaw Safety Manual - Stihl 028 | Instruction Manual - Page 103
of burns do not touch the muffler and other parts while they are hot. Don't work alone. whether the buffers should be replaced, consult your STIHL servicing dealer. !Warning! Take extreme care in because the operator may lose control. Cutting Instructions Grip: Always hold the saw firmly Manual 11 - Stihl 028 | Instruction Manual - Page 104
chain with your hand or any part of your body when the engine released. !Warning! Do not cut any material other than wood or wooden objects. Use your saw for chainsawing only. Never work on a ladder, or on any other insecure support. Never use the saw above shoulder height. !Warning! Never Manual - Stihl 028 | Instruction Manual - Page 105
when the chain near the upper quadrant of the bar nose contacts the wood or is pinched during limbing or when it is incorrectly used to begin of the kickback reaction. Some STIHL bar and chain types are designed to reduce kickback forces. STIHL recommends the use of reduced kickback Safety Manual 13 - Stihl 028 | Instruction Manual - Page 106
as complying in the "Specifications" section of the Owner's Manual or - other replacement bar and chain combinations marked in accordance your local STIHL Service Center! Do not use the saw until the problem has been rectified (see the section "Chain Brake"). Quickstop chain brake STIHL has developed - Stihl 028 | Instruction Manual - Page 107
the guide bar model STIHL chainsaws can also be activated by inertia. See the chapter entitled "Chain Brake" of your Owner's Manual. 001BA036 KN !Warning! Never operate your chainsaw without a front hand guard. In a kickback situation this guard helps protect your left hand or other parts - Stihl 028 | Instruction Manual - Page 108
not prevent kickback, but they are designed to reduce the risk of kickback injury. They are available from your STIHL dealer. !Warning! Even if your saw is equipped with a Quickstop, a reduced kickback bar and/ or low the effects of the design features intended to reduce 16 Chainsaw Safety Manual - Stihl 028 | Instruction Manual - Page 109
STIHL green labeled reduced kickback bars STIHL Guides !Warning! Do not mount a bow guide on any STIHL guide bar nose at all times. 3. Never let the nose of the guide bar contact any object. Do not cut limbs with the nose of the guide in the wood. The the wood. ! wood. 2. Pull-in may also - Stihl 028 | Instruction Manual - Page 110
caught or encounters a foreign object in the wood. The reaction of the chain drives the saw side if possible. 1 1/2 1 21/2 Felling Instructions: When felling, maintain a distance of at least of tree, sloping ground, one-sided limb structure, wood structure, decay, snow load, etc. To reduce the - Stihl 028 | Instruction Manual - Page 111
required direction of fall: : Position the saw so that the gunning sight points exactly in the direction you want the tree to fall. Chainsaw Safety Manual 19 - Stihl 028 | Instruction Manual - Page 112
or larger trees make cuts at both sides of the trunk, : at same height as subsequent felling cut. : Cut to no more than width of guide bar. This is especially important in softwood in summer - it helps prevent sapwood splintering when the tree falls. 20 Chainsaw Safety - Stihl 028 | Instruction Manual - Page 113
a wedge, it may cause kickback. Wedges should be of wood or plastic - never steel, which can damage the chain. when it is about to fall, since part of the trunk may split and come back careful with partially fallen trees which are poorly supported. When the tree hangs or for some other Manual 21 - Stihl 028 | Instruction Manual - Page 114
professionals should attempt these techniques. Sectioning method For the sectioning method make the first part of the felling cut with the guide bar fanning in toward the hinge. Then, using the bumper spike as a cut, follow the sectioning method described previously. 22 Chainsaw Safety Manual - Stihl 028 | Instruction Manual - Page 115
wood may be caught and flung in the direction of the operator of the saw. 4. When cutting small logs, place log through "V" - shaped supports on top of a sawhorse. Never permit another person to hold the log. Never hold the log with your leg or foot. 001BA033 KN 001BA051 LÄ Chainsaw Safety Manual - Stihl 028 | Instruction Manual - Page 116
instructions in the appropriate section of your Owner's Manual, especially those in the chapters "Mounting the Bar and Chain", "Maintaining and Sharpening" and "Chain Brake". !Warning! Use only STIHL replacement parts in your Owner's Manual. Have such work performed at your STIHL service shop only. ! - Stihl 028 | Instruction Manual - Page 117
wood becomes hard to cut and burn marks appear on the wood. STIHL chainsaw should be returned to trained personnel such as your STIHL servicing dealer for periodic inspection and servicing manual. Additionally, the daily maintenance schedule for your chainsaw set forth in your STIHL Owner's Manual - Stihl 028 | Instruction Manual - Page 118
every 12 months if problem if damaged as required area, resin-rich wood, tropical wood etc.), shorten the Saw chain Guide bar Chain sprocket Air filter AV elements ( X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 1) STIHL dealer 2) see "Chain brake" 26 Chainsaw Safety Manual - Stihl 028 | Instruction Manual - Page 119
cutting conditions are difficult (very dusty work area, resin-rich wood, tropical wood etc.), shorten the specified intervals accordingly. If you only use the every 12 months if problem if damaged as required English / USA X X X X X X * see "Guide to Using this Manual" Chainsaw Safety Manual 27 - Stihl 028 | Instruction Manual - Page 120
English / USA Main Parts of the Saw 14 8 15 3 4 91 2 7 8 6 5 10 12 11 13 9 208BA003 KN 1 8 Chain sprocket cover 9 Chain catcher 10 Chain tensioner (side) 11 Chain tensioner (front) 12 Guide bar 13 Oilomatic saw chain 14 Adjusting wheel of quick tensioner* 15 Handle of wingnut* (quick - Stihl 028 | Instruction Manual - Page 121
lever 23 Fuel filler cap 24 Throttle trigger 25 Throttle trigger interlock 26 Rear handle 27 Rear hand guard # Serial number 208BA004 KN Chainsaw Safety Manual 29 - Stihl 028 | Instruction Manual - Page 122
Chain Tensioner Permits precise adjustment of chain tension. 12 Guide Bar Supports and guides the saw chain. 13 Oilomatic Saw Chain A loop oil tank. 17 Bumper Spike Toothed stop for holding saw steady against wood. 18 Front Hand Guard Provides protection against projecting branches and helps Manual - Stihl 028 | Instruction Manual - Page 123
Handle The support handle for the right hand, located at the rear of the saw. 27 Rear Hand Guard Gives added protection to operator's right hand. Guide Bar Nose The exposed end of the guide bar. ( cutting attachment to the operator's hands (not illustrated). Chainsaw Safety Manual English / USA 31 - Stihl 028 | Instruction Manual - Page 124
English / USA 32 Chainsaw Safety Manual - Stihl 028 | Instruction Manual - Page 125
! WARNING! The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. 0457 184 3021 englisch / English USA