Stihl MS 290 STIHL FARM BOSS Product Instruction Manual - Page 2

Contents English / USA BA_SE_102_006_01_14.fm Printed on chlorine-free paper. Printing inks contain vegetable oils; paper can be recycled. Guide to Using this Manual 2 Safety Precautions and Working Techniques 3 Mounting the Bar and Chain 26 Tensioning the Saw Chain 27 Checking Chain Tension 28 Fuel 28 Fueling 29 Chain Lubricant 30 Filling Chain Oil Tank 31 Checking Chain Lubrication 31 Chain Brake 32 Winter Operation 33 Information Before You Start .......... 34 Starting / Stopping the Engine ........ 35 Operating Instructions 38 Oil Quantity Control 39 Taking Care of Guide Bar 39 Air Filter System 40 Cleaning Air Filter 40 Motor Management 41 Adjusting the Carburetor 41 Spark Arresting Screen in Muffler 43 Checking the Spark Plug 43 Replacing Starter Rope and Rewind Spring 44 Storing the Machine 46 Checking and Replacing Chain Sprocket 47 Maintaining and Sharpening Saw Chain 48 Maintenance Chart 52 Parts and Controls 54 Specifications 56 Special Accessories 58 Ordering Spare Parts 58 Maintenance and Repairs 58 STIHl MS 290, MS 310, MS 390 STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement 59 Trademarks 61 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, starting on page 3, before using your chainsaw. 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 chainsaw differs from those described in this Manual, please contact your STIHL dealer for information and assistance. 1 © ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG, 2007 0458 209 8621 A. M18. K7. CP. Printed in USA