Stihl 026 Instruction Manual - Page 5

Lock for carburetor box cover. Connects the spark plug with the ignition wire. For switching the electric handle heating on and off Covers the clutch and the sprocket. The toothed wheel that drives the saw chain. A device to stop the rotation of the chain if activated in a kickback situation by the operator's hand or by inertia. Helps to reduce the risk of operator contact by 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 the exhaust gases. Provides protection against projecting branches and helps prevent left hand from touching the chain if it slips off the handle bar. Handle bar for the left hand at front of saw. Makes starting easier The grip of the starter, for starting the engine. For closing the fuel tank. Lever for choke control, starting throttle, run and stop switch position. Controls the speed of the engine. Must be depressed before the throttle trigger can be activated. The support handle for the right hand, located at or toward the rear of the saw. Gives added protection to operator's right hand. The exposed end of the guide bar. (not illustrated, see chapter "Tensioning the Saw Chain". Couples engine to chain sprocket when engine is accelerated beyond idle speed. (not illustrated). The anti-vibration system includes a number of buffers designed to reduce the transmission of vibrations created by the engine and cutting attachment to the operator's hands. (not illustrated).