Stihl 038 User Manual

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The second recommended method for
starting your chainsaw allows you to start
the saw without placing it on the ground.
Engage the chain brake, grip the front
handle of the chainsaw firmly with your left
hand. Keep the arm on the front handle in
a locked (straight) position. Hold the rear
handle of the saw tightly between your
legs just above the knees. Maintain good
balance and secure footing. Pull the
starting grip slowly with your right hand
until you feel a definite resistance and then
give it a brisk, strong pull.
Warning!
Be sure that the guide bar and chain are
clear of you and all other obstructions
and objects, including the ground. When
the engine is started, the engine speed
8
with the starting throttle lock engaged
will be fast enough for the clutch to
engage the sprocket and turn the chain.
If the upper quadrant of the bar nose
touches any object, it may cause kick-
back to occur (see section on reactive
forces). To reduce this risk, always
engage the chain brake before starting.
Never attempt to start the chainsaw
when the guide bar is in a cut or kerf.
When you pull the starter grip, do not
wrap the starting rope around your
hands. Do not allow the grip to snap
back, but guide the starter rope slowly
back to permit the rope to rewind
properly. Failure to follow this procedure
may result in injury to hand or fingers
and may damage the starter mechanism.
Important adjustments
Warning!
To reduce the risk of personal injury from
loss of control or contact with the
running chain, do not use a saw with
incorrect idle adjustment. At correct idle
speed, the chain should not rotate.
For directions on how to adjust idle
speed, see the appropriate section of
your Owner's Manual.
If you cannot set the correct idle speed,
have your STIHL dealer check your saw
and make proper adjustments or repairs.
After adjusting a chain, start the saw,
let the engine run for a while, then switch
engine off and recheck chain tension.
Proper chain tension is very important at
all times.
Working Conditions
Operate your chainsaw outdoors only in
a ventilated area, even if your chainsaw
is equipped with a catalytic converter.
The muffler and other parts of the engine
(e.g. fins of the cylinder, spark plug)
become
hot
during
operation
and
remain
hot for awhile after stopping the engine.
To reduce risk of burns do not touch the
muffler and other parts while they are hot.
Operate the saw under good visibility
and daylight conditions only.
Don’t work alone. Keep within calling
distance of others in case help is
needed.
Your chainsaw is equipped with a chain
catcher. It is designed to reduce the risk
of personal injury in the event of a thrown
or broken chain. From time to time the
catcher may be damaged or removed .
To reduce the risk of personal injury, do
not operate a chainsaw with a damaged
or missing catcher.
Inspect buffers periodically. Replace
damaged, broken or excessively worn
buffers immediately, since they may
result in loss of control of the saw.
A'sponginess' in the feel of the saw,
increased vibration or increased
"bottoming" during normal operation
may indicate damage, breakage or
excessive wear. Buffers should always
be replaced in sets. If you have any
questions as to whether the buffers
should be replaced, consult your STIHL
servicing dealer.

Stihl 038 Specifications

General

Brand	Stihl
Model	038
Category	Saw
Language	English