Stihl 036 Instruction Manual

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  • Stihl 036 | Instruction Manual - Page 1
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    " and "Specifications" of this manual. Do not rely exclusively upon the safety devices built into your saw. As a chainsaw user, you should take several steps to keep your cutting jobs free from accident or injury. 6. Follow manufacturer's sharpening and maintenance instructions for the saw chain
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    Main Parts of Saw 2 Winter Operation 37 This Manual contains operating and Definitions 3 Taking Care of Guide Bar 38 safety instructions for all STIHL 036 Safety Precautions 4 Adjusting Carburetor 39 series power saws. - The Operator 4 Motor Management 39 Pay special attention to the
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    Spark plug boot 3 = Handle heating switch 4 = Chain sprocket cover 5 = Chain sprocket 6 = Chain brake 7 = Chain catcher 8 = Chain tensioner 9 = Bumper spike 10 = Guide bar 11 = Oilomatic saw chain 12 = Oil filler cap 13 = Muffler 14 = Front hand guard 15 = Front handle (handlebar) 16 = Decompression
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    a chain when it breaks or comes off the bar. Permits precise adjustment of chain tension. Toothed stop for holding saw steady against wood. Supports and guides the saw chain. A loop consisting of cutters, tie straps and drive links. For closing the oil tank. Reduces engine exhaust noise and directs
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    precautions and warnings. Read the Owner's Manual the safety instructions periodically. Pay special attention to the 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
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    using chainsaws on a regular or sustained basis. - Wear gloves and keep your hands warm. Heated handles, which are available on most STIHL powerheads, your grip and protect your hands. Good footing is most important in chainsaw work. Wear sturdy boots with nonslip soles. Steel-toed safety boots
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    Parts of the chainsaw; for illustrations and definitions of the parts see the chapter on "Main Parts of Saw". Never modify a chainsaw in any way. Only attachments and parts supplied by STIHL or expressly approved by STIHL for use with the specific STIHL the chain and the guide bar, which should point
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    . STIHL Oilomatic chain, guide bar and sprocket must match each other in gauge and pitch. Before replacing any bar and chain, see the sections on "Specifications", "Kickback" and the "ANSI B 175.1-1991 chainsaw kickback standard" in this manual. Proper tension of the chain is extremely important
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    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 the running chainsaw. Start and operate your saw without assistance. For specific starting instructions, see the appropriate section of the Owner's Manual. Proper
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    always engage the chain brake before starting. Never attempt to start the chainsaw when the guide bar is in a cut or kerf. When you pull the starter see the appropriate section of your Owner's Manual. If you cannot set the correct idle speed, have your STIHL dealer check your saw and make proper
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    and other parts while they are hot. Don't work alone. Keep within calling distance of others in case help is needed. Your chainsaw is equipped any questions as to whether the buffers should be replaced, consult your STIHL servicing dealer. Take extreme care in wet and freezing weather (rain, snow,
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    Left-handers should follow these instructions too. Wrap your fingers a chain with your hand or any part of your body when the engine is running than wood or wooden objects. Use your chainsaw for cutting only. It is not ladder, or on any other insecure support. Never use the saw above shoulder
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    of the cutting force of the chain causes a rotational force on the chainsaw in the direction opposite to the chain movement. This may fling the bar fatal injury. Kickback may occur when the nose of the guide bar is pinched unexpectedly, unintentionally contacts solid material in the wood or
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    STIHL recommends the use of reduced kickback bars and low kickback chains. Section 5.12 of ANSI standard B 175.1- 1991, sets certain performance and design criteria related to chainsaw in the "Specifications" section of the Owner's Manual or - other replacement bar and chain combinations marked
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    on most new model STIHL chainsaws can also be activated by inertia. See the chapter entitled "Chain Brake" of your Owner's Manual. 001BA036 LA Never operate your chainsaw without a front hand guard. In a kickback situation this guard helps protect your left hand or other parts of your body. In
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    chain after activation, or may not activate at all. Never run the chainsaw above idle speed for more than 3 seconds when the chain brake is kickback injury. They are available from your STIHL dealer. STIHL offers a variety of bars and chains. STIHL reduced kickback bars and low kickback chains are
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    kickback, and may result in higher kickback forces. Do not mount a bow guide on any STIHL chainsaw. Any chainsaw equipped with a bow guide is potentially very dangerous. The risk of kickback is increased with a bow guide because of the increased kickback contact area. Low kickback chain will not
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    Felling is cutting down a tree. 001BA037 LÄ 001BA038 LÄ Before felling a tree, consider carefully all conditions which may affect the direction of fall, including: The intended direction of the fall. Pull-in occurs when the chain on the bottom of the bar is suddenly stopped when it is pinched,
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    001BA088 LÄ 001BA040 LÄ 001BA041 LÄ 1 1/2 1 21/2 When felling, maintain a distance of at least 21/2 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
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    001BA019 KN 001BA042 LÄ When making the felling notch, use the gunning sight on the shroud and housing to 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. felling notch - determines the direction of the
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    same height as subsequent felling cut. • Cut to no more than width of guide bar. This is especially important in soft wood in summer - it helps prevent never stand directly behind the tree when it is about to fall, since part of the trunk may split and come back towards the operator (barber-chairing
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    bar and can result in kickback. Only properly trained professionals should attempt these techniques. 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 pivot, reposition the saw for the next cut. Avoid
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    chainsaw, plunge-cutting should not be attempted. Seek the help of a professional. 001BA089 LÄ 001BA033 LÄ Limbing is removing the branches from a fallen tree. First, cut a large, wide felling notch. Make a plunge cut in the center of the notch. The plunge cut is made with the guide to support the
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    logs, place log through "V" - shaped supports on top of a sawhorse. Never permit another 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". Use only STIHL replacement parts
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    or repair work not described in your Owner's Manual. Have such work performed at your STIHL service shop only. Never test the ignition system with reasons, each STIHL chainsaw should be returned to trained personnel such as your STIHL servicing dealer for periodic inspection and servicing of the
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    chainsaw - depending on the chain sprocket (see "Specifications") The chain pitch must match the guide bar. The drive link gauge must match the guide bar Pull hand guard toward the front handle. 143BA003 KN 6 44 5 Fit the guide bar over the studs cutting edges on top of bar must point to right
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    145BA003 K 133BA024 KN 143BA007 KN 1 Retensioning during cutting work: • Shut down the engine and then slacken the nuts. 7 Hold the bar nose up - •• Use screwdriver to turn the tensioning screw clockwise until chain fits snugly against the underside of the bar. Now turn tensioning screw
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    diaphragms, oil seals, fuel lines etc.), but magnesium castings as well. This could cause running problems or even damage the engine. For this reason it is essential that you use only branded fuels! Use only STIHL two-stroke engine oil or equivalent branded two-stroke aircooled engine oils with the
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    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. It may even cause the oil pump to seize. The service life of the chain and guide bar depends on
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    and move freely. The chain brake is subject to normal wear and tear. It must therefore be checked and serviced regularly by trained personnel (e.g. STIHL dealer) at the following intervals: Full-time professional users: every 3 months Semi-professional users: every 6 months Occasional users
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    To start the engine, move the lever to "Cold Start" position do not use force. If the Master Control lever is on "Run" : Press down the throttle trigger interlock - and move the Master Control lever downward. "Cold Start" position: Choke shutter is closed - throttle trigger is in startingthrottle
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    STOP 0 1 2 133BA001 K 143BA017 KN 143BA018 KN • Press in the button. Compression pressure is released when the button is pressed in. This helps reduce the effort required to pull the starter rope. • For this reason the button should be pressed in before each starting attempt. • Observe safety
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    do not pull out starter rope more than 70 cm (about 28 in) it might otherwise break. Do not let the starter grip snap back guide it slowly into the housing so that the starter rope can rewind properly. If engine is new, pull starter grip several times to prime the
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    3 2 1 143BA012 KN 143BA012 KN 138BA001K • Pull the hand guard back toward the front handle: The chain brake is now disengaged your saw is ready for operation. Observe safety precautions. •• Always check operation of chain lubrication before starting work. • Move Master Control lever to "Stop"
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    the engine several times with the starter to clear the combustion chamber - • Refit the spark plug and connect the spark plug terminal - • reassemble all other parts Set Master Control lever to "Warm Start" • even if engine is cold Press the button of the decompression valve - • Now start the engine
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    high revs (full throttle off load) for the first three tank fillings. This avoids unnecessary high loads during the break-in period. As all moving parts have to bed in during the break-in period, the frictional resistances in the engine are greater during this period. The engine develops its maximum
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    elements or blow out with compressed air from the inside outward. •In case of stubborn dirt: Wash the filter elements in STIHL universal cleaner or in a fresh, nonflammable cleaning solution (e.g. warm soapy water). Dry all parts. • Always replace a damaged filter • element. Reinstall the filter.
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    Refit the filter and carburetor box cover and secure it with the twist lock: Heated air is now drawn in from around the cylinder and mixed with cold air - 1 this prevents carburetor icing. 138BA006K 138BA005K - • Turn the twist lock above the rear 2 handle 90° counterclockwise - • Lift
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    temperature. The air filter may load up faster when you use intake air preheating clean it more frequently. In the event of engine running problems, first check that conditions for use of intake air preheating still apply. Switching on electric handle heating* • Move switch on front handle to Move
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    • with scale on filing gauge * at nose of Duromatic bars in area used most for cutting on Rollomatic bars - Chain type Pitch Rapid 3/8" minimum groove depth 6.0 mm (0.24") * Special accessory Exhaust emissions are controlled by the design of the fundamental engine parameters and components
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    air filter and unfavorable running conditions (mostly at part throttle etc.) affect the condition of the on the insulator nose which may result in trouble in operation. If engine is down on power spark plugs of the approved range. Rectify problems which have caused fouling of spark plug: Incorrect
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    of fan housing away from crankcase and remove it downward To reduce the risk of fire and burn injury, use only spark plugs authorized by STIHL (see "Specifications"). Always press spark plug boot snugly onto spark plug terminal of the proper size. (Note: If terminal has detachable SAE adapter nut
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    of the starter grip. Remove remaining rope from the rotor and starter grip. • Thread the new rope Part No. 1122 190 2900 through the top of the starter grip and then pull through the rope guide bush . Thread the rope through the rotor and secure it with a simple overhand knot. • Coat rope
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    winds onto the rotor. The starter grip must sit firmly in the rope guide bush. If the grip drops to one side: Increase spring tension by one rope rotor- • see "Replacing Starter Rope". Remove the spring housing and • parts of spring. Fit the new spring housing bottom plate must face upward slip
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    rotation with one sprocket. • Remove chain sprocket cover, • chain and guide bar. Disengage the chain brake: Pull hand guard toward front handle the crankshaft. Clean the crankshaft stub and needle cage, and lubricate with STIHL grease (tube 0781 120 1111). • Reassemble with new spur sprocket After
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    to the shape and size of the original parts. It is absolutely imperative to comply with the angles and dimensions specified below. If the - and in particular if the depth gauge is set too low - there is a risk of increased kickback of the chainsaw, with resulting . 3/8 The chain pitch (e.g. 3/8) is
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    after sufficient and constant practice: * A file holder must be used for manual resharpening of Super chain. The correct filing angle is marked on the file and side plate angles, depth gauge setting and cutter length. Also cleans the guide bar groove and oil inlet hole. • If you use a file holder or
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    in an oil bath. Chain pitch Inch (mm) Round file Ø Round file mm (Inch) Part No. 1/4 (6.35) 4.0 (5/32) 5605 772 4006 3/8 PMN (9.32) 4.0 (5/32) 5605 5605 772 5206 0.404 (10.26) 5.5 (7/32) 5605 772 5506 File holder Part No. 5605 750 4327 5605 750 4327 5605 750 4327 5605 750 4328 5605 750 4329
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    tank Fuel tank Chain oil tank Chain lubrication Saw chain Guide bar Chain sprocket Air filter Cooling inlets Cylinder fins Carburetor Spark must not turn Readjust idle Readjust electrode gap Retighten Have replaced by STIHL dealer Inspect Clean or replace Check Replace * Tighten down the cylinder
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    without bar and chain 5.7 kg (12.6 lb) Recommended cutting attachments for compliance with § 5.12 of ANSI Standard B 175.1-1991 (see page 11 of this Manual): STIHL reduced kickback bar (with green label): for 0.325" and 3/8" pitch: Rollomatic with sprocket nose 40, 45 or 50 cm (16, 18 or 20 in
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    of the parts. Model Machine number Guide bar part number Chain part number Sprocket part number The user of this unit should carry out only the maintenance operations described in this manual. Other repair work may be performed only by an authorized STIHL Service dealer. Original STIHL parts can be
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    your small off-road equipment engine or a part has failed due to abuse, neglect, improper maintenance or unapproved modifications. You are responsible for presenting your small off-road equipment engine to a STIHL service center as soon as a problem exists. The warranty repairs will be completed in
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    The maintenance instructions in this manual are based on the application of the recommended 2-stroke fuel-oil mixture (see also instruction "Fuel recommended or approved in writing by STIHL Incorporated, and - replacement of parts and other services and adjustments necessary for required maintenance
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    in a tree unless you have been specifically trained to do so. 17. All chainsaw service, other than the items listed in the Owner's Manual maintenance instructions, should be performed by competent chainsaw service personnel. (For example, if improper tools are used to remove the flywheel or if
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