STIHL 056 User manual

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Power chainsaws
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User manual
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Mau,ual/'QwI.n
Important Safety Precautions
1.
Do not operate a chain saw when you are
8.
Before you start the engine, make sure
fatigued. the saw chain is not contacting any-
thing.
2.
Use safety footwear, snug-fitting clothing,
and eye, hearing and head protection
devices.
9.
Carry the chain saw with the engine
stopped, the guide bar and saw chain to
3.
Use caution when handling fuel. Movethe the rear, and the muffler away from your
chain saw at least
10
feet (3
m)
from the body.
fueling point before starting the engine.
10.
Do not operate a chain saw that is da-
4.
Do not allow other persons to be near the maged, improperly adjusted, or is not
chain saw when starting or cutting with completely and securely assembled.
the chain saw. Keep bystanders and
Be sure that the saw chain stops moving
animals out of the work area. when the throttle trigger
is
released.
5.
Do not start cutting until you have a clear
11.
Shut off the engine before setting it
work area, secure footing, and a planned
down.
retreat path from the falling tree.
12.
Use extreme caution when cutting small
sizebrush
anasaplingsbecauseslender
6.
Holdthechain saw firmly with both hands, material may catch the saw chain and
the right hand
on
the rear handle and the be whipped toward you or pull you off
left hand on the front handle, when the balance.
engine is running. Use a firm grip with
thumbs and fingers encircling the chain
saw handles.
13.
When cutting alimb that is undertension
be
alert for spring back so that you will
7.
Keep all parts ofyour body awayfrom the not be struck when the tension
in
the
saw chain when the engine is running. wood fibers is released.
continued on the back inside cover
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Congratulations!
You are the
owner
of a precision-manufactured STIHL
chain
saw
designed to give you long and dependable
service.
To
receive
maximum
performance and satis-
faction from your STIHL chain saw, it is important that you
read and understand the
maintenance
and safety
precau-
tions before using your saw. Contact your STIHL Dealer
or
the STIHL Distributor for your area if you
do
not understand
any of the instructions orwarnings in this Manual.
This Manual contains warnings regarding your saw,
operating and safety instructions for all STIHL 056 series
power saws.
arning!
Because a chain saw is a high-speed
wood-cutting
tool,
some special safety precautions mustbe observed as with
any
other
power
saw to reduce the risk of personal acci-
dents. Careless
or
improperuse
may
cause
serious
or
even
fatal injury.
It
is important that you fully understand the contents of this
Manual and that you allow only persons
who
understand
this Manual to operate your chain saw.
Pay special attention to the cutting techniques and safety
precautions outlined on pages 6 to
18.
STIHL 056 AVelectronic,
056 AVelectronic Qui,ckstop
Operating Instructions
Sharpening and Maintenance
ot
Saw
Chains
Contents
Controls
Fuel
Chain Oil
Mounting the Cutting Attachment
Chain Brake
Safety Precautions
Starting
Oil Quantity Control
Cutting
Attachment
Replacing the Chain Sprocket
Air Filter
Carburetor
Rewind Starter
Oil Inspection
Window
General Maintenance
Specifications
Sharpening and Maintenance
of
Saw Chain
2
3
3
4
5
6
19
21
22
24
25
26
27
29
29
30
31
STIHL's philosophy is to continually improve all of its pro-
ducts. Asa result, engineering
changes
and improvements
are made from time-to-time. Written notices relating to
such changes are sent to STIHL Dealers and are available
to you.
If
the operating characteristics or the appearance
of your saw differs from those described
in
this Manual,
please contact
your
local STIHL
Dealer
for updated infor-
mation and assistance.
STIHL"
Andreas Stihl
Postfach
1760
0-7050
Waiblingen 1
2
Controls
Starter
grip-----~
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Fuel tank cap _
Spark plug with
plug terminal
,
Stop switch
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throttle lock
r----~.Safety
throttle lock
____
Throttle trigger
i--------
Hand guard
Fuel
Fuel
tank
cap
open
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Your two-stroke engine is powered by a mixture of gaso-
line and engine oil.
Only regular gasoline may
be
used. Never use high
octane gasoline as
it
contains benzol which would
permanently damage the carburetor diaphragms.
Only use STIHL two-cycle engine oil or otherbranded two-
cycle engine oils for mixing. The mix ratio is 1:40
(1
pari oil
to 40 parts regular gasoline) with STIHL two-cycle engine
oil or 1:25 for other branded engine oils.
Important: Always shake mixture
in
fuel can
vigorously before fueling.
Chain
Oil
Oil filler
cap
open
The service life of the cutting attachment (Oilomatic chain
and guide bar) depends
on
good lubrication and the quality
of the lubricating oil.
Never use waste oil for this purpose!
Always use the chain lubricating oil approved by STIHL
and appointed dealers.
If special chain lubricating oil is not available, one of the
high-duty, single grade engine oils listed below may be
used
in
an
emergency, depending
on
the outside
temperature.
Outside temperature +10°C
+40°C:
SAE 30
Outside temperature +
1Q°C
-10°C:
SAE 20
Outside temperature
-10°C
-30°C:
SAE 20 W or
SAE
10
W
Always top up with chain oil when you refuel. Carefully
clean the area around the filler caps before opening and
make sure that no dirt falls into the tank while you are
refueling.
3
Mounting the Bar and Chain
Removing the chain sprocket cover
The guide bar and Oilomatic chain are supplied separately
for safety reasons.
To
mountthem, first unscrew the two collar nuts
(1)
from the
studs and take off the chain sprocket cover (2).
If
you have
a Quickstop model, it
is
necessary to disengage the chain
brake before taking off the sprocket cover; pull the hand
guard back towards the handlebar.
Now
back off the chain
tensioning nut (3) - behind inner side plate- by turning the
tensioning screw
(4)
counterclockwise (to the left)
to
the
end of its thread.
Fit the slot of the guide bar over the studs (5) so that the
peg of the tensioning nut (6) engages
in
the lower locating
hole (7).
Starting at the sprocket, fit the Oilomaticchain on the guide
barso thatthe cutting edges on the top ofthe bar are facing
the bar nose.
Push the sprocket cover (2) onto the studs
(5) and (on
Quickstop models only) engage the end of the lever (8)
in
the slot on the hand guard.
4 Refit collar nuts
(1)
and screw them down finger-tight. Now
Top: Backing off tensioning nut
Center: Filling chain on sprocket
Bollom: Peg
in
locating hole - culling edges must face bar nose
Top: Tensioning the chain
Bottom: Checking chain tension
STINt.
tension the Oilomaticchain by turning the tensioning screw
(4)
clockwise and watching that the drive link tangs are
properly located
in
the groove on the underside of the bar.
Hold the bar up and turn tensioning screw (4) until the
Oilomaticchain fits snugly againstthe undersideof the
bar.
While still holding the bar nose up, tighten down the collar
nuts
(1)
securely.
The Oilomatic chain
is
correctly tensioned when
it
fits
snugly against the underside of the bar but can still be
pulled easily along the bar by hand.
Chain Brake
(Quickstop model
on,ly)
Chain brake engaged
The chain brake is actuated by means of the front hand
guard.
Engaging
the
chain
brake
When the hand guard
is
moved towards the nose of the
guide bar the actuating lever automatically unlatches the
brake leverand the spring-assisted brake band
is
clamped
round the clutch drum at the same instant. This causes the
sawchainto bebrought
to
astandstill andlockedin position.
Releasing
the
chain
brake
The locked saw chain must be released before cutting can
be continued.
To
do this, pull the hand guard back against
the handlebar - this disengages the brake band from the
clutch drum.
Important:
Apart from starting and emergencies, the
chain brake may be engaged only when the saw
is
idling.
The chain brake is subject to normal wear. It is therefore
necessary to have
it
regularly serviced and maintained by
trained personnel, (STIHL servicing dealer) to insure that it
is always
in
good working order.
5
6
Safety Precautions
All safety precautions that are generally observed when
working with an axe
or
a hand saw also apply to the
operation of chain saws. However, because
it
is a
fast-cutting power tool, there are additional safety
precautions that must be observed.
If this is your first STIHL chain saw, have your dealer show
you how
to
operate it, or attend a special course
of
training
in
the operation of power saws.
Observe all applicable local safety regulations, standards
and ordinances.
Minors should not be allowed to use a chain saw. Children
and anima'is should not be allowed
in
the area where a
chain saw is
in
use. Never let the saw run unattended.
Store
it
in
a locked place away from children.
Do not lend your chain saw without the Owner's Manual.
Be sure that anyone using your saw understands the
information contained in this Manual. .
There are three factors involved
in
the safe use of a chain
saw: the operator, the saw and the use of the saw.
THE
OPERATOR-
physical condition and proper clothing
Your condition -
You
must be
in
good physical condition
and mental health; and not under the influence of any
substance (drugs. alcohol, etc.) which might impair vision,
dexterity or judgment.
Working with any chain saw can be strenuous.
If
you have
any condition that mi9'ht be aggravated by strenuous work,
check with your doctor before operating a chain
saw.
Be alert - Avoid operating the chain saw when you are
fatigued. If
yotl'-become tired, take a break!
Your proper clothing - Clothing must be sturdy and
snug-fitting, but allow complete freedom of movement.
Avoid loose-fitting jackets, scarfs, neckties, jewelry, flared
or cuffed pants, or anything that could become entangled
with the saw or brush.
Good footing
is
most importand
in
chain saw work. Wear
sturdy boots with non-slip soles. Steel-toed safety boots
are recommended.
Heavy-duty, non-slip gloves improve your grip and protect
your hands.
Proper eye protection
is
a must. Non-fogging, vented
goggles or a face screen are recommended. Their use
reduces the risk ofeye injury.
Continuou~
exposure to the high noise levels involved
in
using a chain saw may cause hearing impairment. Protect
your hearing with sound barriers, either ear plugs or noise-
suppressing ear muffs.
Wear
an
approved safety hard hat to protect your head.
YOUR SAW
STIHL-Oilomatic-chain, guide bar and sprocket must
match each other and the engine unit.
Attachments - Only attachments supplied by STIHL or
expressly approved
by
ST,IHL
for use with the specific
STIHL saw models are authorized. Although certain
unauthorized attachments are useable with the STIHL
powerhead, their use may
in
fact
be
extremely dangerous.
Assembly -
If
your saw is not assembled
at
the time of
purchase, see page 4 for instructions.
Inspection -
You
should always"lnspect your saw before
starting
it.
Insure that bar and chain are securely mounted
and properly tensioned. See page 4 for guide bar and
chain mounting.
Make sure all the controls and safety devices (see
illustration) are working properly.
To
reduce risk
of
injury,
never operate a chain saw that
is
damaged, improperly
adjusted or not completely and securely assembled.
Warning!
Never remove deactivate or tamperwith any safety device
on
your
saw.
7
8
Fueling - Your STIHL chain saw uses
an
oil-gasoline
mixture for fuel (see page 3).
1.
Always shut off the engine and allow it to cool before
refueling. Remove fuel cap slowly to release possible
fuel tank pressure.
Warning! Gasoline
is
a highly flammable fuel. Use
extreme caution when handling gasoline or fuel mix.
Do
not smoke or bring any fire or flame near the fuel.
2.
Select bare ground for fueling and move at least
10
feet
(3
m)
from fueling spot before starting the engine.
3.
Fuel and operate your chain saw
in
wellventilated
areas, outdoors only.
4.
Wipe off any spilled fuel before starting your saw and
check for leakage - also during operation.
Important!
You
should now understand the function of all
the controls listed
in
figures page 7 - stop switch, throttle
trigger, safety throttle lock, starting throttle lock, choke,
Quickstop (if your saw was purchased with this option).
USE
OF
THE
SAW
Starting -
Your chain saw is a one-person
saw.
Start and
operate your saw without assistance. For safety reasons
always observe starting procedure described on page
19.
Warning!
At correct idle speed, chain should not turn. For directions
to adjust idle speed, see page 26.
Dot not use a saw with incorrect idle speed adjustment.
Have your STIHL Dealer check it out and make proper
adjustments or repairs.
After a saw with a
new chain
is
started, switch engine off
and recheck chain tension. Proper chain tension is very
important at all times.
Warning!
Never touch a rotating chain with your hand or any part of
your body.
To
stop engine, move stop switch to "STOP" position.
Reactive forces, including kickback
Warningl
Reactive forces, including kickback can
be
dangerous!
In
any chain saw, the powerfUl force used to cut wood can
be reversed (and work against the operator).
If
the rotating
chain
is
sUddenly stopped by contact with any solid object
or a pinch, the reactive forces instantly occur. These reac-
tive forces may result
in
loss of control which
may,
in
turn,
cause serious or fatal injury.
An
understanding of the
causes of these reactive forces may help you avoid loss of
control.
The most common reactive forces are kickback, pushback
and pull-in:
Kickback:
Kickback occurs when the nose of the bar and especially
the upper quadrant contacts a solid object or is pinched.
The chain
is
stopped, causing a rotational force
in
the
opposite direction flinging the bar
in
an
uncontrolled arc
towards the operator, who may suffer severe or fatal injury.
lit
most frequently occurs during limbing.
It
also occurs
when the tip of the gUide bar
is
pinched unexpectedly,
unintentionally contacts solid material or
is
incorrectly
used to begin a plunge or boring cut.
The best protection from personal injury that may result
from kickback is to avoid kickback situations:
1.
Be aware of the location of
tRe
guide bar nose during
any cut.
2.
Be alert for shifting of log orotherforces that maycause
the cut to close.
3.
Use extreme caution when re-entering a previous cut.
4.
Do
not attempt plunge cuts or bore cuts if you are not
experienced with these cutting techniques.
5.
Never bring the tip of the bar
in
contact with any object.
6.
Cut only one log at a time.
7.
Begin cutting at full throttle.
8.
Maintain saw chain properly. Cut with a correctly
sharpened properly tensioned chain at all times.
9
10
Pushback:
Pushback occurs when the chain
on
the top of the bar
is
suddenly stopped and the reaction drives the saw straight
back toward the operator causing loss of saw control. It
most frequently occurs when the top of the chain is pinched
or caught
in
the cut or contacts a foreign object when the
top of the bar is used for cutting.
To
avoid pushback:
1.
Be alert to forces or situations that may cause material
to
pinch the top of the chain.
2.
Do not cut more than one log
at
a time.
3. Do not twist the saw when withdrawing the bar from a
plunge cut or under buck because the chain can catch.
Pull-in:
Pull-in occurs when the bottom of the chain
is
suddenly
stopped. The bottom of the chain stops when it is pinched,
caught or encounters a foreign object
in
the wood. The
reaction of the chain pulls the saw forward, causing the
operatorto lose control. Pull-in frequently occurs when the
bumper spike of the saw is not held securely against the
tree or limb and when the chain is not rotating at full speed
before it contacts the wood.
To
avoid pull-in, always start acut with the chain rotating
at
full speed and the bumper spike
in
contact with the
material. Pull-in
may also be prevented by using wedges
to open the kerf or cut.
To
best counter any reactive forces, always maintain
proper balance, secure footing, a firm grip
on
the saw
and
watch what and where you are cutting.
STIHL has developed a chain stopping system designed
to reduce the risk of injury
in
a kickback situation. The
device
is
called a Quickstop.The Quickstop is available
on
many STIHL saws.These devices do not preventkickback,
but will stop the chain
in
kickback situations if the
operator's left hand
is
in
position to activate the Quickstop.
When a kickback occurs, the bar of the saw rotates up and
around the front handle. The left hand, when properly
gripping the front handleengages the Quickstop lever. This
activates the Quickstop and stops the chain (see
illustration).
However, even if your saw has a "Quickstop", it does not
guarantee that you will not
be
injured by a
"kickback"
and,
therefore, you should observe all of the precautions to
prevent kickback discussed previously.
Transporting your chain saw
By Vehicle: When transporting
in
a vehicle, keep bar and
chain covered with a scabbard. Properly secure your saw
to prevent turnover, fuel spillage and damage the saw.
By Hand: When carrying your
sa!/! by hand, the engine
must be stopped, and the saw must be
in
the proper
position. Grip the front handle and place the muffler at the
side away from the body. The scabbard should be over the
cutting attachment. When carrying your saw up-grade, the
bar should be behind you. When carrying it down-grade,
place the bar
in
front of you,
so
you won't slip and fall onto
the saw.
Warning!
Carrying a chain saw with the engine running
is
extremely
dangerous. Accidently acceleration of the engine can
cause the chain to rotate.
11
12
Cutting instructions
Always hold the saw firmly with both hands when the
engine
is
running. Place your left hand on front handle bar
and your right hand on rear handle and throttle control.
Wrap your fingers tightly around the handle 'bars, keeping
the handle bar cradled between yourthumb and forefinger.
With your hands
in
this position, you can best oppose and
absorb the push,
pUll
and kickback forces of your saw
without having it slip out of your grip. See page
9.
Make
sure your chain saw handle and grip are
in
good condition
and free of moisture, pitch, oil or grease.
Warning!
1.
Do not cut any material other than wood or wooden
objects.
2. Use your chain saw for cutting only. It
is
not designed
for prying or shoveling away limbs, roots or other
objects.
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3.
When sawing, make sure that the saw chain does not
touch any foreign materials such as rocks, nails and the
like. Such objects may be flung off, damage the saw
chain
or
cause the saw to kick back. Always maintain a
firm foothold.
Warning!
Never work on a ladder, in a tree or on any other
insecure support. Never use the saw overhead or with
one hand.
4.
Position the chain saw
in
such a way that your body is
clear of the cutting attachment. Stand
to
the left of cut
while bucking (see illustration).
To
reduce risks of injury all persons, including left-
handers, should follow this instruction.
5.
Do
not try to do any felling or buck·ing unless you are
trained in this work.
6.
Operate the saw under good visibility and daylight
conditions only. Work calmly and concentrate on your
job. Do not endanger other persons. Before felling,
ascertain
if
anybody else may be endangered by the
falling tree. Put off the work when the weather is windy,
stormy or rainfall is heavy. Find some good shelter from
falling limbs or trees under such conditions. Never
operate a chain saw near another person.
When felling, maintain a distance of at least
2-
1
/2
tree
lengths from the nearest person.
Note: The noise of
your engine may drown any warning call.
7.
Use a strong, rigid saw horse when cutting thin wood,
but do not have another person hold the material or
assist
in
any other way. Never
hOtd
down the wood with
your foot! .
Do not cut limbs with the nose of the guide bar,
as it may result
in
kickback. Be especially careful with
small, tough limbs, which may easily catch the chain.
Before the saw begins to pinch, stop the engine and
insert a wedge to open the cut. Use a tackle, rope
winch or tractor, if necessary. Wedges should
be
of
wood, light alloy or plastic - never of iron or steel, they
can cause kickback and damage to the chain.
13
14
2.
Crosscut
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Plunge cut
Plunge cutting is done
by
starting the cut with the lower
portion of the bar-tip and then moving
in
a straight forward
path.
Plunge cuts with a chain saw are made primarily when
using the heart-cut technique, if the log diameter is larger
than double the length of the guide bar and also when
felling oblique trees. They are also useful for strain relief
in
bucking. Plunge cutting requires extreme cautiony!
Apply the guide bar obliquely to the log rather than
perpendicularly:""Plunge
in
the guide bar nose until the bar
penetrates the log
by
the double of
'its
width. Then do the
actual plunge cut. Keep the saw from kicking back.
Lying or standing timber under strain should be first cut at
the compression side and then cut through the tension
side. This is important to prevent the saw from pinching or
kicking back.
s nlng!
This cutting methods are extremely hazardous and should
only be attempted by experienced cutters.
Special Precautions:
When felling, always keep to the side of the falling log.
Then walk away sideways on a pre-planned safe escape
and watch out for falling limbs (see page 16).
Take extreme care in wet and freezing weather (rain, snow
and ice) and when working on slopes or uneven ground.
When felling and bucking on a slope, the chain saw
operator must stand on the up-hill side. Watch out for
rolling logs. Increased danger of slipping exists on freshly
debarked logs.
Avoid stumbling on obstacles such as stumps, roots or
rocks and watch out for holes or ditches. Do not stand
on a log while limbing it - you may slip or the log may roll.
Do not underbuck freely hanging limbs. A pinch may result
or the limb may
faJl,
causing loss of saw control.
Be extremely careful with incompletely fallen trees and
logs which are poorly supported.
In
such cases, set the
saw aside and pull the tree down with a cable winch, block
and tackle ortractor only. This is particularly true for
"blow-
down" areas where the logs, limbs and roots are tangled
after heavy storms. Working
in
blowdown areas
is
severely
hazardous. Drag the logs into a clear area before cutting.
Pull out exposed and cleared logs first.
Warning! Only experienced woodcutters should work
in
blowdown areas.
Shattered wood should be cut very carefully. Sharp slivers
of wood may be caught and flung
in
the direction
of
the
operator of your saw.
When felling in the vicinity of roads, railways and power
lines, etc., take extra precautions. Inform the police, utility
company or railway authority before beginning to cut.
15
16
Before felling a tree, carefully determine the intended
direction
in
which
it
is to fall. Check the natural lean of the
tree, any unusually heavy limb structure, surrounding trees
and obstancles. Clearthe work area at the base ofthe tree.
Then, establish a path of escape and remove all obstacles.
This path should be opposite to the direction of the falling
tree and at a 45° angle.
An
alternate path must also
be
selected. Place all tools and equipment a safe distance
away from the tree, but not on the escape path.
When the tree starts to fall shut of the power and quickly
move away from the cutting area.
First clear the tree base and work area from interfering
'limbs and brush
and clean its lower portion with an axe.
Remove all dirt and pebbles, as they could dull the saw
chain. The more thoroughly you clean it, the longer the
chain will stay sharp. Then, determine the placement of the
felling notch. If the tree has large buttress roots, cut intothe
largest buttresses vertically first (horizontally next) and
remove; smaller ones may be removed later.
If you apply the first cut to the largest buttress, you will
obtain uniformly high planes of cut. The first cut must
be
made low because too high buttresses may obstruct
hauling later on.
The next step is to make the so-called splint cut at either
side of the log. These cuts are designed to prevent tearing
of the splint wood when the log falls and are recommended
for softwoods felled during the summer. Make the splint
notches not deeper than one guide bar width and locate
them at the same level
as
the intended felling cut.
The felling notch
is
the first step that determines the direc-
tion
in
which the tree will fall.
It
is
made at a right angle to
the felling direction and should be as close to the ground
as possible. Cut the felling notch to a depth of about one
fourth of the trunk diameter.
'It
should
be
in
no
case higher
than
it
is deep. Make the felling notch very carefully.
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Begin the felling cut higher than the felling notch and
proceed horizontally under all circumstances. For felling
small trees, apply the chain saw with its spikes directly
behind the uncut thickness of wood serving as a hinge and
cut with a swing motion, so that the spikes contact the log
one after the other. The uncut hingewood should
be
about
one-tenth of the log diameter. Look for saw dust dis-
coloration or easy cutting which indicate internal rot.
Do
not cut through the uncut hingewood because you
could lose control of the direction of the fall. Drive wedges
into the felling cut where necessary
to
control the direction
of the fall.
Warn
09
1
The following cutting methods are hazardous
and should only
be
attempted
by
experienced cutters.
When felling old timber with a diameter larger than the
cutting length of the guide
bar,
reposition the saw using the
sectioning method. Make the first cut with the guide bar
fanning
in
towards the hinge wood. Use the spikes to act
as a pivot and avoid repositioning the saw moreoften than
absolutely necessary. When repositioning for the next
cut, keep the guide bar fully engaged
in
the kerf to prevent
the line of the felling cut from wandering
off.
Forthe last cut, 17
18
apply the chain saw directly behind the uncut band and
swing it so the hinge wood
is
not cut. Make sure to move
the saw around the log with the guide bar
in
a horizontal
position.
If the log diameter is exceptionally large,
a piece of heart-
wood may be left uncut. In such instances, make a heart-
shaped cut by plunging the saw into the felling cut.
This technique can also be used with "problem" timber
(oak or beech) to prevent tough heartwood from tearing
and
to
ensure proper control of the felling direction. With
deciduous woods, the heart cut is often performed too, in
order
to
ease the stress
in
the log and to prevent splinters
in
the middle of the uncut band from being torn out.
Maintenance and Repair
Do
not attempt any maintenance or repair work not
described
in
the instruction manual. Have such work
performed at your STIHL Service Shop. Always stop the
engine before doing any service or repair work. War
Ing
l
Do
not modify achain saw
in
any way as this is dangerous.
Check the tank caps for tightness regularly and inspect
the ignirtion cable and the spark plug connector. The spark
plug should be the specified make and type. Check the
AV-buffers
and.
replace the buffers as a complete set only.
Check the condition of the muffler to prevent fires and
excessive noise that could result
in
hearing loss. Use a
spark arrestor type of muffler and do not touch it with your
bare skin. Be aware of the hazard of forest fires, especially
during the dry season.
Check the chain catching bolt for wear and replace it when-
ever it becomes damaged.
Observe the information given
in
the chain filing instruc-
tions (page
31)
to ensure safe use and correct care of the
saw chain and guide bar
(page 22). A saw chain must
always be
in
good condition, correctly sharpened, properly
tensioned and well-lubricated. Cutter teeth must be of
equalleng,th, height, sharpness and shape.
Make sure that the depth gauges are properly and equally
set and shaped
to
reduce kickback. A dull chain stretches
more readily and is thrown off the guide bar more easily.
Newly replaced chain links must be of the same make
and
type as the originals and must be filed down to the same
shape and wear pattern as the remaining components.
Make sure
theJe
~re
no
cutter teeth missing. For the filing
and repairing of a STIHL chain, use only recommended
STIHL tools. Inspect the chain for cracks and broken parts
regularly- a poorly maintained chain may cause kickback.
The engine must be shut off before checking and adjusting
chain tension or changing a chain. Wear gloves when
working with a saw chain or checking a saw chain for
proper tension.
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STIHL 056 User manual

Category
Power chainsaws
Type
User manual

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