Stihl MS 441 C Instruction Manual - Page 2

Contents English / USA BA_SE_188_004_01_03.fm Printed on chlorine-free paper. Printing inks contain vegetable oils; paper can be recycled. Secondary Chain Braking System 2 Guide to Using this Manual 3 Some Important Safety Precautions for Chain Saw Users 4 Safety Precautions and Working Techniques 6 Mounting the Bar and Chain 29 Tensioning the Saw Chain 30 Checking Chain Tension 31 Fuel 31 Fueling 32 Chain Lubricant 33 Filling Chain Oil Tank 34 Checking Chain Lubrication 34 Chain Brake 35 Winter Operation 37 Information Before You Start .......... 38 Starting / Stopping the Engine ........ 38 Operating Instructions 41 Oil Quantity Control 42 Taking Care of Guide Bar 43 Air Filter System 43 Removing the Air Filter 44 Cleaning Standard Filter 44 Cleaning HD Filter 45 Motor Management 46 Adjusting the Carburetor 46 Spark Arresting Screen in Muffler 48 Checking the Spark Plug 48 Replacing Starter Rope and Rewind Spring 49 Storing the Machine 51 Checking and Replacing Chain Sprocket 52 Maintaining and Sharpening Saw Chain 53 STIHl Maintenance Chart 57 Main Parts of the Saw 59 Specifications 61 Special Accessories 62 Ordering Spare Parts 62 Maintenance and Repairs 63 STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement 64 Trademarks 66 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. MS 441 C 1 © ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG, 2008 0458 152 8621 A. M0,2. A8. Rei. Printed in Germany