Stihl 017 Instruction Manual - Page 3

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Contents Main Parts of the Saw 2 Definitions 3 Safety Precautions 4 - The Operator 4 - The Saw 6 - The Use of the Saw 6 - Maintenance, Repair and Storing 21 Mounting the Bar and Chain: 25 - Models with Quick Chain Tensioner* 26 Tensioning the Saw Chain 28 Checking Chain Tension 29 Fuel Mix 29 Fueling 30 Chain Lubricant 31 Filling Chain Oil Tank 31 Checking Chain Lubrication 31 Chain Brake 32 Information Before You Start 31 Starting 33 During Break-in Period 37 * Special equipment Printed on chlorine-free paper 2000 Andreas Stihl AG & Co., Waiblingen 0458 143 3021. M5. C0. PM. Printed in USA During Operation 37 After Finishing Work 37 Cleaning Air Filter 38 Taking Care of Guide Bar 38 Motormanagement 39 Adjusting Carburetor 39 Spark Arresting Screen in Muffler 40 Checking Spark Plug 41 Starter Rope 41 Checking and Replacing Chain Sprocket 42 Storing the Machine 42 Maintaining and Sharpening Saw Chain 43 Maintenance Chart 46 Specifications 47 Ordering Spare Parts 48 Stihl Incorporated Limited Warranty Federal and California Emission Control Systems Utility Engines 49 This manual contains operating and safety instructions for all STIHL 017, 018 series chainsaws. Pay special attention to the safety precautions outlined on the inside cover and on pages 4 to 24. Allow only persons who understand this Manual to operate your chainsaw. To receive maximum performance and satisfaction from your STIHL chainsaw, it is important that you read and understand the maintenance and safety precautions before using your saw. Contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for your area if you do not understand any of the instructions in this Manual. !Warning! Because a chainsaw is a high-speed wood-cutting tool, some special safety precautions must be observed as with any other power saw to reduce the risk of personal injury. Careless or improper use may cause serious or even fatal injury. STIHL's philosophy is to continually improve all of its products. As a result, engineering changes and improvements are made from time-to-time. If the operating characteristics or the appearance of your saw differ from those described in this Manual, please contact your STIHL dealer for information and assistance. 017, 018 1

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Main Parts of the Saw
2
Definitions
3
Safety Precautions
4
- The Operator
4
- The Saw
6
- The Use of the Saw
6
- Maintenance, Repair and Storing
21
Mounting the Bar and Chain:
25
- Models with Quick Chain Tensioner*
26
Tensioning the Saw Chain
28
Checking Chain Tension
29
Fuel Mix
29
Fueling
30
Chain Lubricant
31
Filling Chain Oil Tank
31
Checking Chain Lubrication
31
Chain Brake
32
Information Before You Start
31
Starting
33
During Break-in Period
37
* Special equipment
During Operation
37
After Finishing Work
37
Cleaning Air Filter
38
Taking Care of Guide Bar
38
Motormanagement
39
Adjusting Carburetor
39
Spark Arresting Screen in Muffler
40
Checking Spark Plug
41
Starter Rope
41
Checking and Replacing Chain
Sprocket
42
Storing the Machine
42
Maintaining and Sharpening
Saw Chain
43
Maintenance Chart
46
Specifications
47
Ordering Spare Parts
48
Stihl Incorporated Limited Warranty
Federal and California Emission
Control Systems Utility Engines
49
This manual contains operating and
safety instructions for all STIHL 017, 018
series chainsaws.
Pay special attention to the safety
precautions outlined on the inside cover
and on pages 4 to 24.
Allow only persons who understand this
Manual to operate your chainsaw.
To receive maximum performance and
satisfaction from your STIHL chainsaw,
it is important that you read and under-
stand the maintenance and safety
precautions before using your saw.
Contact your STIHL dealer or the
STIHL distributor for your area if you do
not understand any of the instructions in
this Manual.
!
Warning!
Because a chainsaw is a high-speed
wood-cutting tool, some special safety
precautions must be observed as with
any other power saw to reduce the risk of
personal injury. Careless or improper use
may cause serious or even fatal injury.
STIHL’s philosophy is to continually
improve all of its products. As a result,
engineering changes and improvements
are made from time-to-time. If the opera-
ting characteristics or the appearance of
your saw differ from those described in
this Manual, please contact your STIHL
dealer for information and assistance.
Contents
2000 Andreas Stihl AG & Co., Waiblingen
0458 143 3021. M5. C0. PM. Printed in USA
Printed on chlorine-free paper
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