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Stihl 017 User Manual

Stihl 017
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englisch / english / USA / CARB / EPA
STIHL 017 018
Assembling
Safety Precautions
Operating Instructions
Maintenance
Instruction Manual
Owner’s Manual
ä WARNING!
The engine exhaust from this product
contains chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer, birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
Warning!
Read and follow all safety precautions
in Owner’s Manual – improper use
can cause serious or fatal injury.
To reduce risk of kickback injury use STIHL reduced kickback
bar and STIHL PMN (
3
8
Picco) or PM 1 (
3
8
Picco) chain depending
on sprocket pitch or other available low kickback components.
© Andreas Stihl 1993
BA_017_018_engl_USA 30.10.2000 11:02 Uhr Seite 1 (Schwarz Bogen)
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Stihl 017 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Engine displacement30.1 cm³
Weight4.3 kg
Fuel tank capacity0.25 l
Chain pitch3/8"
Guide bar length (recommended)30 cm
Bar length30 cm

Summary

Important Safety Precautions for Chain Saw Users

Kickback Safety Precautions

Detailed steps to prevent and manage kickback risks.

Other Safety Precautions

Essential safety measures for chainsaw operation and user well-being.

Main Parts of the Saw

Definitions

Safety Precautions

The Operator

Guidelines for the operator's physical and mental condition.

Physical Condition

Requirements for the operator's health and alertness.

Proper Clothing

The Saw

The Use of the Saw

Transporting the chainsaw

Instructions for safely carrying the chainsaw by hand or by vehicle.

Preparation for the use of the saw

Fueling

Fueling Instructions

Procedures and safety warnings for refueling the chainsaw.

Starting

Important adjustments

Working Conditions

Cutting Instructions

Reactive forces including kickback

ANSI B 175.1-1991 chainsaw kickback standard

Devices for reducing the risk of kickback injury

Quickstop chain brake

Explanation of the chain brake system and its function.

Low kickback saw chain and reduced kickback bars

Low kickback chain

Reduced kickback bar

Bow Guides

To avoid kickback

Cutting Techniques

Felling

Process of cutting down a tree, considering various factors.

Felling Instructions

Escape path

Buttress roots

Gunning sight

Conventional cut

Open-face technique

Making sapwood cuts

Felling cut (Conventional and open-face technique)

Hinge

Felling cut for small diameter trees: simple fan cut

Felling cut for large diameter trees

Sectioning method

Technique for cutting large diameter trees using sectioning.

Plunge-cut method

Method for cutting large diameter trees using plunge cuts.

Felling cut (plunge cut)

Limbing

Bucking

MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND STORING

Before removing chain sprocket

Steps to take before removing the chain sprocket.

Storing the Machine

Instructions for storing the chainsaw for extended periods.

Mounting the Bar and Chain

Mounting the Bar and Chain

Tensioning the Saw Chain

Checking Chain Tension

Fuel Mix

Fueling

Chain Lubricant

Filling Chain Oil Tank

Checking Chain Lubrication

Chain Brake

Information Before You Start - don't start yet

Starting

Only machines with easy start system

Specific starting procedure for models with an easy start system.

At very low outside temperatures: Allow engine to warm up

If engine doesn't start

During Break-in Period

During Operation

Check chain tension frequently

Importance of checking and adjusting chain tension during operation.

Cold chain

Correct chain tension when the chain is cold.

Chain at operating temperature

Correct chain tension when the chain is hot.

After Finishing Work

Before storing your saw for a long period

Steps for preparing the saw for long-term storage.

Cleaning Air Filter

Taking Care of Guide Bar

Adjusting Carburetor

Motor Management

Adjusting Carburetor

Spark Arresting Screen in Muffler

Checking Spark Plug

Starter Rope

Checking and Replacing Chain Sprocket

Storing the Machine

Maintaining and Sharpening Saw Chain

Use a file holder.

For checking angles

File correctly

All cutters must be the same length

Depth gauge setting

Lowering depth gauges

Sharpening tools

Maintenance Chart

Specifications

Ordering Spare Parts

STIHL Incorporated Limited Warranty Federal and California Emission Control Systems Utility Engines

Continuation of Important Safety Precautions