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Chain Care Do's and Don'ts

1. Avoid hitting dirt, rocks, or any other abrasive material while cutting.
2. Check the chain tension often. Never allow the chain to sag.
3. Never force a dull chain to cut. You will severely damage the chain, the bar, the sprocket, the clutch, and possibly the engine.
4. Never install a new chain without replacing a worn sprocket.
5. Always file cutters to correct angles and lengths both left and right.
6. Measure the depth gauges with every chain sharpening and lower as necessary.
7. Check the entire chain often for visible wear.
8. Check the depth of the bar groove for proper drive link clearance and examine the bar rails for even wear.
9. Always wear gloves when handling saw chain.
10. Keep a scabbard on the bar when saw is not in use.
11. Make sure that your chain is always properly lubricated. Always use quality bar & chain oil. Do not use motor oil.

   

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION

WARNING
The occurrence called “kickback” can cause serious or fatal injury. Always read the instruction manual carefully before using your saw. STIHL uses a green and yellow color-coding system to help you select a powerhead, bar and chain combination that complies with the kickback requirements of ANSI Standard B175.1 (gasoline-powered saws) and §30 of UL 1662/ ANSI Standard B175.1 (electric chain saws). Ask your STIHL dealer about safe operating procedures and the advantages of the STIHL Quickstop® chain brake, STIHL secondary chain braking system, STIHL reduced kickback bars and STIHL low-kickback saw chains.

STIHL recommends the use of green reduced kickback bars and green low kickback chains on all STIHL chain saws.

STIHL products sold through U.S. STIHL dealers are for distribution in the United States only.


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