Stihl 046 Instruction Manual - Page 3

Contents Main Parts of Saw 2 Definitions 3 Safety Precautions 4 - The Operator 4 - The Saw 6 - The Use of the Saw 6 - Maintenance, Repair and Storing 23 Mounting the Bar and Chain 25 Tensioning the Saw Chain 26 Checking Chain Tension 26 Fuel 26 Fueling 27 Chain Lubricant 28 Filling Chain Oil Tank 28 Chain Brake 29 Information Before You Start 30 Starting the Saw 30 Checking Chain Lubrication 33 Taking Care of Guide Bar 34 Oil Quantity Control 34 During Break-in Period 35 During Operation 35 After Finishing Work 35 Printed on chlorine-free paper Printing inks contain vegetable oils, paper is recyclable 2000 Andreas Stihl AG & Co., Waiblingen 0458 145 3021. M8. F0. Fi. Printed in Germany 046 Air Filter System 36 Remove, Cleaning 36 HD Filter 37 Winter Operation 38 Electric Handle Heating* 38 Adjusting Carburetor 39 Motor management 39 Checking Spark Arresting Screen in Muffler 40 Checking Spark Plug 41 Replacing Starter Rope and Rewind Spring 42 Checking and Replacing Chain Sprocket 43 Storing the Machine 44 Maintaining and Sharpening Saw Chain 45 Maintenance Chart 48 Specifications 49 Ordering Spare Parts 50 Stihl Incorporated Federal and California Emission Control Warranty Statement 51 * Special equipment This Manual contains operating and safety instructions for all STIHL 046 series power saws. 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 informations and assistance. 1