Stihl 031 Instruction Manual
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Chainsaw Safety Manual STIH) - Stihl 031 | Instruction Manual - Page 48
or Safety Manual. Always use two hands to operate the chainsaw. !Warning! Avoid contact of bar tip with any object. This can cause the guide bar to kick suddenly up and back, which may result in serious or fatal injury. To reduce the risk of kickback injury STIHL recommends the use of STIHL green - Stihl 031 | Instruction Manual - Page 49
guide bar rapidly back towards the operator. Either of these reactions may cause you to lose control of the saw which could result in serious personal injury. Section 5.11 of ANSI B 175.1-2000 sets certain performance and design criteria related to chainsaw kickback. STIHL maintenance instructions - Stihl 031 | Instruction Manual - Page 50
chain is not contacting anything. 9. Carry the chainsaw with the engine stopped, the guide bar and saw chain to the rear, and the muffler All chainsaw service, other than the items listed in the Owner's Manual maintenance instructions, should be performed by competent chainsaw service personnel.( - Stihl 031 | Instruction Manual - Page 51
days. Do not lend or rent your chainsaw without the Owner`s Manual. Be sure that anyone using your saw reads and understands the information contained in this manual. These safety precautions and warnings apply to the use of all STIHL chainsaws. Different models may have different parts and controls - Stihl 031 | Instruction Manual - Page 52
AV system is recommended for those persons using chainsaws on a regular or sustained basis. - Wear gloves and keep your hands warm. Heated handles, which are available on most STIHL powerheads, are recommended for cold weather use. - Keep the saw chain sharp and the saw, including the AV AV - Stihl 031 | Instruction Manual - Page 53
have their hearing checked regularly. THE SAW Parts of the chainsaw; for illustrations and definitions of the parts see the chapter on "Main the chapter "Mounting the Bar and Chain" of your Owner's Manual. STIHL Oilomatic chain, guide bar and sprocket must match each other in gauge and pitch. - Stihl 031 | Instruction Manual - Page 54
running! Fueling Your STIHL chainsaw uses an oil-gasoline mixture for fuel (see chapter "Fuel" of your Owner's Manual). !Warning! Gasoline is fuel or the chainsaw. Note that combustible fuel vapors may be vented from the fuel system. Fueling Instructions !Warning! Fuel your chainsaw in well- - Stihl 031 | Instruction Manual - Page 55
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 the running chainsaw. Start and operate your saw without assistance. For specific starting instructions, see the appropriate section of the Owner's Manual. Proper - Stihl 031 | Instruction Manual - Page 56
reduce this risk, always engage the chain brake before starting. Never attempt to start the chainsaw when the guide bar is in a cut or kerf. !Warning! When you pull the starter grip, the engine. Have your muffler serviced and repaired by your STIHL Servicing Dealer only. Chainsaw Safety Manual 9 - Stihl 031 | Instruction Manual - Page 57
your muffler maintained by a STIHL Servicing Dealer. Working Conditions Operate the chainsaw under good visibility and daylight conditions only. !Warning! Your chainsaw produces poisonous exhaust fumes as , immediately contact your employer or a local OSHA representative. 10 Chainsaw Safety Manual - Stihl 031 | Instruction Manual - Page 58
replaced, consult your STIHL servicing dealer. !Warning! control. Cutting Instructions Grip: chainsaw with the starting throttle lock engaged. Cutting with the starting throttle lock engaged does not permit the operator proper control of the saw or chain speed. 001BA087 LÄ Chainsaw Safety Manual - Stihl 031 | Instruction Manual - Page 59
of your saw, always maintain a firm foothold. Never work on a ladder, or on any other insecure support. Never use the saw above shoulder height. !Warning! Never work in a tree unless you have received chain is rotating. Reactive forces can be dangerous! In any chainsaw, 12 Chainsaw Safety Manual - Stihl 031 | Instruction Manual - Page 60
factor in the occurrence and force of the kickback reaction. Some STIHL bar and chain types are designed to reduce kickback forces. STIHL recommends the use of reduced kickback bars and low kickback chains. ANSI B 175.1-2000 chainsaw kickback standard Section 5.11 of ANSI standard B 175.1-2000, sets - Stihl 031 | Instruction Manual - Page 61
" section of the Owner's Manual or - other replacement bar and STIHL Service Center! Do not use the saw until the problem has been rectified (see the section "Chain Brake"). Quickstop chain brake STIHL equipment on your STIHL chainsaw and is available for installation on most older STIHL saws. Ask - Stihl 031 | Instruction Manual - Page 62
English / USA When a kickback occurs, the guide bar may rotate around the front handle. If the on most new 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 - Stihl 031 | Instruction Manual - Page 63
bars, green labeled low kickback chains and a STIHL Quickstop chain brake for both experienced and inexperienced chainsaw users. Please ask your STIHL dealer to properly match your powerhead with the or negate the effects of the design features intended to reduce 16 Chainsaw Safety Manual - Stihl 031 | Instruction Manual - Page 64
in reducing kickback, and may result in higher kickback forces. Bow Guides !Warning! Do not mount a bow guide on any STIHL chainsaw. Any chainsaw equipped with a bowguide is potentially very dangerous. The risk of by using wedges to open the kerf or cut. 001BA037 KN Chainsaw Safety Manual 17 - Stihl 031 | Instruction Manual - Page 65
on a slope, the operator should stand on the uphill side if possible. 1 1/2 1 21/2 Felling Instructions: When felling, maintain a distance of at least 21/2 tree lengths from the nearest person. When felling in alert for a change in direction while the tree is falling. 18 Chainsaw Safety Manual - Stihl 031 | Instruction Manual - Page 66
check the 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 031 | Instruction Manual - Page 67
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 - Stihl 031 | Instruction Manual - Page 68
limbs. !Warning! Be extremely careful with partially fallen trees which are poorly supported. When the tree hangs or for some other reason does not fall small diameter trees: simple fan cut Engage the bumper spikes of the chainsaw directly behind the location of the intended hinge and pivot the saw - Stihl 031 | Instruction Manual - Page 69
cut. 2 1 Avoid repositioning the saw more than necessary. When repositioning for the next cut, keep the guide bar fully engaged in the kerf to keep the felling cut straight. If the saw begins to pinch, insert cut, follow the sectioning method described previously. 22 Chainsaw Safety Manual - Stihl 031 | Instruction Manual - Page 70
a chainsaw, or other limbs with the nose of the guide bar. Do not stand on a log roll. Start limbing by leaving the lower limbs to support the log off the ground. When underbucking freely hanging small logs, place log through "V" - shaped supports on top of a sawhorse. Never permit another person - Stihl 031 | Instruction Manual - Page 71
which has not been serviced or maintained properly or if nonapproved replacement parts were used, STIHL may deny warranty. Never operate a chainsaw that is damaged, improperly adjusted or not completely or securely assembled. Follow the maintenance and repair instructions in the appropriate section - Stihl 031 | Instruction Manual - Page 72
, each STIHL chainsaw should be returned to trained personnel such as your STIHL servicing dealer for periodic inspection and servicing of the manual. Additionally, the daily maintenance schedule for your chainsaw set forth in your STIHL Owner's Manual should be strictly followed. Store chainsaw - Stihl 031 | Instruction Manual - Page 73
weekly monthly every 12 months if problem if damaged as required Please note lubrication Saw chain Guide bar Chain sprocket Air filter AV elements (rubber buffers X X X 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 031 | Instruction Manual - Page 74
) after 10 to 20 hours of operation before starting work after finishing work or daily after each refueling stop weekly monthly 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 031 | Instruction Manual - Page 75
7 Chain sprocket 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 chain tensioner) * see "Guide to Using this Manual" 28 Chainsaw Safety Manual - Stihl 031 | Instruction Manual - Page 76
Master Control 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 031 | Instruction Manual - Page 77
adjustment of chain tension. 11 Chain Tensioner Permits precise adjustment of chain tension. 12 Guide Bar Supports and guides the saw chain. 13 Oilomatic Saw Chain A loop consisting of cutters, tie straps Must be depressed before the throttle trigger can be activated. 30 Chainsaw Safety Manual - Stihl 031 | Instruction Manual - Page 78
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 031 | Instruction Manual - Page 79
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! 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