STIHL 038 Chainsaw Owners Manual

Contents Main Parts of the Saw Definitions Safety Precautions – The Operator – The Saw – The Use of the Saw – Maintenance, Repair and Storing Fuel Chain Oil Mounting the Bar and Chain Oil Quantity Control Chain Brake Notes on Operation Master Control Starting Electrically Heated Handles Intake Air Preheating Guide Bar, Chain and Sprocket Air Filter Carburetor Replacing the Chain Sprocket Starter Assembly Maintaining and Sharpening Saw Chain Maintenance Chart Specifications Ordering Spare Parts Certificate of Conformity for Europe Quality Certification 33 34 36 37 39 41 43 50 51 53 54 54 This Manual contains operating and safety instructions for all STIHL 038 series power saws.

Pay special attention to the safety precautions outlined on pages 4 to 21. Allow only persons who understand this Manual to operate your chain saw. To receive maximum performance and satisfaction from your STIHL chain saw, 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 chain saw 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 differs from those described in this Manual , please contact your STIHL dealer for informations and assistance. 28 29 30 32 For Canada only: Cutting Attachment Important Safety Precautions Key to Symbols 52 55 56 C( Printed on chlorine-free paper Printing inks contain vegetable oils, paper is recyclable 1996 Andreas Stihl, Waiblingen 04581210121. M5. 06. T. Printed in Germany x 1 Parts of the Chain Saw Front hand guard 7 Front hand le Chain brake Bumper spik e Gu ide bar nose Guide ba r 6 5 4 3 2 9 Hand le heatin switch Chain sprocket 12 10 Rear handle 11 Rear hand guard – Chain catcher 13 Chain sprocke t cover 14 19 Chain guard 20 Muff ler 21 Start er grip Twist lock 15 Master Control lever 16 Throttle tri gger interlock 17 23 Fuel filler ca Throttle tri er 18 22 011 filler ca 2 Definitions 13. Chain Catcher. Helps to reduce the risk of operator contact by a chain when it breaks or comes off the bar. 14. Chain Sprocket Cover. Covers the clutch and the sprocket. 15. Twist Lock. Lock for carburetor box cover. 1. Oilomatic Saw Chain. A loop of chain having cutters , tie straps and drive links. 2. Guide Bar. Supports and guides the saw chain. 3. Guide Bar Nose. The exposed end of the guide bar. 4. Bumper Spike. Toothed stop for holding saw steady against wood. 5. Chain Brake. A device to stop the rotation of the chain if activated in a kickback situtation by the operator’s hand or by inertia. 6. Front Hand Guard. Provides protection against projecting branches and helps prevent the left hand from touching the chain if it slips off the handle bar.