Stihl 039 Instruction Manual
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Chainsaw Safety Manual STIH) - Stihl 039 | Instruction Manual - Page 58
. To reduce the risk of kickback injury STIHL recommends the use of STIHL green labeled reduced kickback bars and low kickback chains and a STIHL Quickstop chain brake. Contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for your area if you do not understand any of the instructions in this manual. 1 - Stihl 039 | Instruction Manual - Page 59
"Safety Precautions" section of this Owner's Manual) !Warning! Kickback may occur when the nose or tip of the guide bar touches an object, or when the wood instructions for the saw chain. 7. Only use replacement bars and chains specified by the manufacturer or the equivalent. 8. Reduced kickback bars - Stihl 039 | Instruction Manual - Page 60
falling tree. 7. Keep all parts of your body away from the with the engine stopped, the guide bar and saw chain to the when cutting small size brush and saplings service, other than the items listed in the Owner's Manual maintenance instructions, should be performed by competent chainsaw service - Stihl 039 | Instruction Manual - Page 61
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 039 | Instruction Manual - Page 62
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 top and side protection complying with your national standard. Chainsaw Safety Manual 5 - Stihl 039 | Instruction Manual - Page 63
For assembly, follow the procedure described in 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. Before replacing any bar and chain, see the sections on "Specifications", "Kickback" and the "ANSI - Stihl 039 | Instruction Manual - Page 64
STIHL chainsaw uses an oil-gasoline mixture for fuel (see chapter "Fuel" of your Owner's Manual). !Warning! Gasoline is an extremely flammable fuel. If spilled or ignited by a spark vapors may be vented from the fuel system. Fueling Instructions !Warning! Fuel your chainsaw in well-ventilated areas, - Stihl 039 | Instruction Manual - Page 65
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 039 | Instruction Manual - Page 66
. Never attempt to start the chainsaw when the guide bar is in a cut or kerf. !Warning! When sparks, thereby increasing the risk of fire or burn injury. You may also permanently damage the engine. Have your muffler serviced and repaired by your STIHL Servicing Dealer only. Chainsaw Safety Manual - Stihl 039 | Instruction Manual - Page 67
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 039 | Instruction Manual - Page 68
parts of the engine (e.g. fins of the cylinder, spark plug) become hot during operation and remain hot for a while after stopping the engine. To reduce risk of burns do not touch the muffler and other parts buffers should be replaced, consult your STIHL servicing dealer. !Warning! Take extreme care - Stihl 039 | Instruction Manual - Page 69
a chain with your hand or any part of your body when the engine is . Never work on a ladder, or on any other insecure support. Never use the saw above shoulder height. !Warning! Never work the end of a cut. The pressure may cause the bar and rotating chain to pop out of the cut or kerf Manual - Stihl 039 | Instruction Manual - Page 70
you use is an important 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 - Stihl 039 | Instruction Manual - Page 71
with green labeled reduced kickback bars and low kickback chains. !Warning! To reduce the risk of injury, stop using the saw immediately if the chain brake does not function properly. Take the saw to your local STIHL Service Center! Do not use the saw until the problem has been rectified (see the - Stihl 039 | Instruction Manual - Page 72
, Repair and Storing" of your Owner's Manual. In addition, there must be enough distance between the bar and the operator to ensure that the Quickstop saw chain and reduced kickback bars STIHL offers a variety of bars and chains. STIHL reduced kickback bars and low kickback chains are designed - Stihl 039 | Instruction Manual - Page 73
STIHL has developed a color codesystem to help you identify the STIHL reduced kickback bars STIHL dealer for such combinations. !Warning! Reduced kickback bars STIHL dealer. !Warning! Even if your saw is equipped with a Quickstop, a reduced kickback bar bar powerhead and bar combinations. ! - Stihl 039 | Instruction Manual - Page 74
grip. 2. Be aware of the location of the 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 bar. Be especially careful when cutting small, tough limbs, small size brush and saplings which may easily catch the chain - Stihl 039 | Instruction Manual - Page 75
loss of saw control. Pushback frequently occurs when the top of the bar is used for cutting. To avoid pushback 1. Be alert to forces or 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 Manual - Stihl 039 | Instruction Manual - Page 76
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 039 | Instruction Manual - Page 77
.1/5 to 1/4 of the trunk diameter : Make second cut from below at app. 40 degree angle : Remove resulting 90-degree piece Making sapwood cuts : For medium sized 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 - Stihl 039 | Instruction Manual - Page 78
control the fall. !Warning! If the tip of the bar contacts a wedge, it may cause kickback. Wedges should be tree 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 039 | Instruction Manual - Page 79
can result in kickback. Only properly trained 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 pivot, reposition the saw for the next cut - Stihl 039 | Instruction Manual - Page 80
bar. Be extremely cautious and avoid contacting the log or other limbs with the nose of the guide bar . Do not stand on a log while limbing it you may slip or the log may roll. Start limbing by leaving the lower limbs to support place log through "V" - shaped supports on top of a sawhorse. - Stihl 039 | Instruction Manual - Page 81
or repair work not described in your Owner's Manual. Have such work performed at your STIHL service shop only. !Warning! Never test the ignition system with ignition wire terminal removed from sparkplug or with unseated spark plug, since uncontained sparking may cause a fire. !Warning! To reduce the - Stihl 039 | Instruction Manual - Page 82
on the wood. Keep the chain at proper tension. Tighten all nuts, bolts and screws except the carburetor adjustment screws after each use. !Warning! In order for the chain brake on your STIHL chainsaw to properly perform its function of reducing the risk of kickback and other injuries, it must be - Stihl 039 | Instruction Manual - Page 83
weekly monthly every 12 months if problem if damaged as required Please note oil tank Chain lubrication 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 X X X 1) STIHL dealer 2) see "Chain brake" 26 Chainsaw Safety Manual - Stihl 039 | Instruction Manual - Page 84
occasionally, extend the intervals accordingly. Carburetor Spark plug All accessible screws and nuts (not adjusting screws) 2) Spark arresting screen* in muffler Chain 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 039 | Instruction Manual - Page 85
11 13 9 208BA003 KN 1 Twist lock 2 Carburetor adjusting screws 3 Fuel pump (easy start*) 4 Decompression valve* 5 Chain brake 6 Muffler 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 - Stihl 039 | Instruction Manual - Page 86
25 22 26 24 23 27 16 Oil filler cap 17 Bumper spike 18 Front hand guard 19 Front handle (handelbar) 20 Starter grip 21 Spark plug boot 22 Master Control lever 23 Fuel filler cap 24 Throttle trigger 25 Throttle trigger interlock 26 Rear handle 27 Rear hand guard # Serial number - Stihl 039 | Instruction Manual - Page 87
carburetor box cover. 2 Carburetor Adjusting Screws For fine tuning the carburetor. 3 Fuel Pump Fills carburetor chain tension. 12 Guide Bar Supports and guides the saw chain. starter, for starting the engine. 21 Spark Plug Boot Connects the spark plug with the ignition wire. 22 Master Control Manual - Stihl 039 | Instruction Manual - Page 88
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. (not attachment to the operator's hands (not illustrated). Chainsaw Safety Manual English / USA 31 - Stihl 039 | Instruction Manual - Page 89
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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