Stihl 026 Instruction Manual - Page 3

Main Parts of the Saw Definitions Safety Precautions The Operator The Saw The Use of the Saw Maintenance, Repair and Storing Mounting the Bar and Chain Tensioning the Saw Chain Checking chain tension Fuel Mix Fueling Chain lubricant Fill chain Oil Tank Chain Brake Information Before You Start Starting the Saw Checking Chain Lubrication Oil Quantity Control During Break- in Period During Operation After Finishing Work Spark Arresting Screen in Muffler Air Filter System Winter Operation Printed on chlorine-free paper  2000 Andreas Stihl AG & Co., Waiblingen 0458 133 3021. M8. E0. PM. Printed in USA 2 Electric Handle Heating* 38 This Manual contains operating and 3 Take Care of Guide Bar 38 safety instructions for all STIHL 026 4 Checking and Replacing series power saws. 4 Chain Sprocket 39 Pay special attention to the safety 6 Adjusting Carburetor 40 precautions outlined on pages 4 to 22. 6 Motor management 40 Allow only persons who understand this Checking Spark Plug 41 Manual to operate your chain saw. 23 Replacing Starter Rope 25 and Rewind Spring 42 To receive maximum performance and 26 Maintaining and Sharpening satisfaction from your STIHL chain saw, 26 Saw Chain 44 it is important that you read and under- 27 Maintenance Chart 47 stand the maintenance and safety 27 Specifications 48 precautions before using your saw. 28 Ordering Spare Parts 49 Contact your STIHL dealer or the 28 Storing the Machine 49 STIHL distributor for your area if you do 29 STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission not understand any of the instructions in 30 Control Warranty Statement 50 this Manual. 31 34 34 35 Because a chain saw is a high-speed 35 wood-cutting tool, some special safety 35 precautions must be observed as with 36 any other power saw to reduce the risk of 36 personal injury. Careless or improper use 37 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 informations and assistance. *(optional extra)