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Storing the Machine

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The starter grip must locate firmly in the guide bushing. If the grip droops to one side: Add one more turn on the rope rotor to increase spring tension. When the starter rope is fully extended it must still be possible to rotate the rotor another half turn. If this is not the case, the spring is overtensioned and could break. N Take one turn of the rope off the rotor. N Fit the fan housing on the crankcase. N Set the Master Control lever to the stop position (0) and push the remaining rope into the grip until the nipple is flush with the top of the grip. Replacing a Broken Rewind Spring N Remove the rope rotor. The bits of spring may still be under tension and could fly apart when you take them out of the fan housing - wear face protection and work gloves. N Use a screwdriver to carefully remove the parts of the spring from the housing. N Lubricate the new spring with a few drops of non-resinous oil. N Place the new spring with frame in position in the fan housing - the anchor loop (arrow) must engage the lug in the housing. N Apply suitable tools (screwdriver, punch, etc.) to the recesses and push the spring into its seat in the fan housing - it slips out of the frame in this process. N Reinstall the rope rotor, tension the rewind spring, fit the fan housing and secure it in position. 213BA022 KN English Storing the Machine For periods of 3 months or longer N Drain and clean the fuel tank in a well ventilated area. N Dispose of fuel properly in accordance with local environmental requirements. N Run the engine until the carburetor is dry - this helps prevent the carburetor diaphragms sticking together. N Remove the saw chain and guide bar, clean them and spray with corrosion inhibiting oil. N Thoroughly clean the machine - pay special attention to the cylinder fins and air filter. N If you use a biological chain and bar lubricant, e.g. STIHL BioPlus, completely fill the chain oil tank. N Store the machine in a dry, high or locked location, out of the reach of children and other unauthorized persons. MS 441 C-M 43

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MS 441 C-M
English
43
The starter grip must locate firmly in the
guide bushing. If the grip droops to one
side: Add one more turn on the rope
rotor to increase spring tension.
When the starter rope is fully extended it
must still be possible to rotate the rotor
another half turn. If this is not the case,
the spring is overtensioned and could
break.
N
Take one turn of the rope off the
rotor.
N
Fit the fan housing on the
crankcase.
N
Set the Master Control lever to the
stop position (
0
) and push the
remaining rope into the grip until the
nipple is flush with the top of the
grip.
Replacing a Broken Rewind Spring
N
Remove the rope rotor.
N
Use a screwdriver to carefully
remove the parts of the spring from
the housing.
N
Lubricate the new spring with a few
drops of non-resinous oil.
N
Place the new spring with frame in
position in the fan housing – the
anchor loop (arrow) must engage
the lug in the housing.
N
Apply suitable tools (screwdriver,
punch, etc.) to the recesses and
push the spring into its seat in the
fan housing – it slips out of the
frame in this process.
N
Reinstall the rope rotor, tension the
rewind spring, fit the fan housing
and secure it in position.
For periods of 3 months or longer
N
Drain and clean the fuel tank in a
well ventilated area.
N
Dispose of fuel properly in
accordance with local
environmental requirements.
N
Run the engine until the carburetor
is dry – this helps prevent the
carburetor diaphragms sticking
together.
N
Remove the saw chain and guide
bar, clean them and spray with
corrosion inhibiting oil.
N
Thoroughly clean the machine –
pay special attention to the cylinder
fins and air filter.
N
If you use a biological chain and bar
lubricant, e.g. STIHL BioPlus,
completely fill the chain oil tank.
N
Store the machine in a dry, high or
locked location, out of the reach of
children and other unauthorized
persons.
The bits of spring may still be
under tension and could fly apart
when you take them out of the fan
housing – wear face protection
and work gloves.
213BA022 KN
Storing the Machine