STIHL MSE 220 Chainsaw Owners Manual

STIHL MSE 220 Instruction Manual Manual de instrucciones Warning! To reduce the risk of kickback injury use STIHL reduced kickback bar and STIHL RM2, RSC3 (3/8 “) chain or other available low kickback components. Advertencia! Para reducir el riesgo de lesionarse como resultado de un culatazo, utilice la barra de contragolpe reducido y la cadena RM2, RSC3 (3/8 pulg) de STIHL y de otros componentes reductores de contragolpe. Read and follow all safety precautions in Instruction Manual ­ improper use can cause serious or fatal injury.

Lea y siga todas las precauciones de seguridad dadas en el manual de instrucciones ­ el uso incorrecto puede causar lesiones graves o mortales. English / USA Contents 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. ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG, 2009 0458 182 8621. M0,5. A9. Rei. Printed in Germany Guide to Using this Manual 2 Important Safety Precautions for Chain Saw Users 3 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . 5 Mounting the Bar and Chain . 24 Tensioning the Saw Chain 25 Checking Chain Tension . 26 Chain Lubricant 26 Filling Chain Oil Tank 27 Checking Chain Lubrication . 27 Chain Brake 28 Connecting Saw to Power Supply . 29 Switching On 29 Switching Off 29 Overload Circuit Breaker and Indicator Lamp . 30 Operating Instructions 30 Taking Care of Guide Bar . 31 Motor Cooling . 32 Storing the Machine 32 Checking and Replacing the Chain Sprocket . 32 Maintaining and Sharpening Saw Chain . 34 Maintenance Chart . 38 Main Parts and Controls . 39 Specifications . 41 Ordering Spare Parts 42 Maintenance and Repairs . 42 Trademarks 42 Addresses 43 Printed on chlorine-free paper. Printing inks contain vegetable oils; paper can be recycled. BA_SE_092_006_01_04.fm !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. STIHl MSE 220 1 English / USA Guide to Using this Manual Pictograms All the pictograms attached to the machine are shown and explained in this manual. The operating and handling instructions are supported by illustrations. In addition to the operating instructions, this manual may contain paragraphs that require your special attention. Such paragraphs are marked with the symbols described below: Warning where there is a risk of an accident or personal injury or serious damage to property. Caution where there is a risk of damaging the machine or its individual components. Note or hint which is not essential for using the machine, but may improve the operator’s understanding of the situation and result in better use of the machine. Note or hint on correct procedure in order to avoid damage to the environment. Equipment and features This instruction manual may refer to several models with different features. Components that are not installed on all models and related applications are marked with an asterisk (*). Such components may be available as special accessories from your STIHL dealer. Symbols in text The individual steps or procedures described in the manual may be marked in different ways: : A bullet marks a step or procedure without direct reference to an illustration. Engineering improvements STIHL’s philosophy is to continually improve all of its products.