Stihl 038 User Manual

THE SAW
Parts of the chainsaw; for illustrations
and definitions of the parts see the
chapter on "Main Parts of Saw".
Warning!
Never modify a chainsaw in any way.
Only attachments and parts supplied by
STIHL or expressly approved by STIHL
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.
THE USE OF THE SAW
Transporting the chainsaw
Warning!
Always stop the engine before putting a
chainsaw down or carrying it. Carrying a
chainsaw with the engine running is
extremely dangerous. Accidental accel-
eration of the engine can cause the chain
to rotate. During operation, the power-
head muffler and the material around it
reach extremely high temperatures.
Avoid touching the hot muffler, you could
receive serious burns.
By hand: When carrying your saw by
hand, the engine must be stopped and
the saw must be in the proper position.
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Grip the front handle and place the
muffler away from the body.
The chain guard (scabbard) should be
over the chain and the guide bar, which
should point backwards. When carrying
your saw, the bar should be behind you.
By vehicle: When transporting in a
vehicle, keep chain and bar covered with
the chain guard. Properly secure your
saw to prevent turnover, fuel spillage
and damage to the saw.
Preparation for the use of the saw
Take off the chain guard and inspect for
safety in operation. For assembly, follow
the procedure described in the chapter
"Mounting the Bar and Chain" of your
Owner’s Manual.
STIHL Oilomatic chain, guide bar and
sprocket must match each other in
gauge and pitch.
Before replacing any bar and chain, see
the sections on "Specifications", kick-
back and the ANSI B 175.1-1991 chain-
saw kickback standard in this manual.
Warning!
Proper tension of the chain is extremely
important. In order to avoid improper
setting, the tensioning procedure must
be followed as described in your manual.
Always make sure the hexagonal nut(s)
for the sprocket cover is (are) tightened
securely after tensioning the chain.
Never start the saw with the sprocket
cover loose. Check chain tension once
more after having tightened the nut(s)
and thereafter at regular intervals (when-
ever the saw is shut off). If the chain
becomes loose while cutting, shut off the
engine and then tighten. Never try to
tighten the chain while the engine is
running !
Fueling
Your STIHL chainsaw uses an oil-gaso-
line mixture for fuel (see chapter " Fuel "
of your Owner’s Manual).

Stihl 038 Specifications

General

Brand	Stihl
Model	038
Category	Saw
Language	English