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Stihl 44

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Stihl 44 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandStihl
Model44
CategoryChainsaw
LanguageEnglish

Summary

STIHL 044 Instruction Manual Owners Manual

Assembling

Steps for putting the chainsaw together.

Safety Precautions

Essential safety guidelines for operating the chainsaw.

Operating Instructions

How to properly use the chainsaw for various tasks.

Maintenance

Procedures for keeping the chainsaw in good working order.

Important Safety Precautions for Chain Saw Users

Kickback Safety Precautions

Detailed information on preventing and reacting to chainsaw kickback.

Other Safety Precautions

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

Main Parts of the Saw

Definitions

Spark Plug Boot

Connects the spark plug with the ignition wire.

Chain Brake

Device to stop chain rotation in kickback or by inertia.

Guide Bar

Supports and guides the saw chain.

Safety Precautions

THE OPERATOR

Information regarding the user's physical and mental state for safe operation.

Physical Condition

Requirements for the operator's physical and mental fitness to use the saw.

Proper Clothing

THE SAW

Transporting the chainsaw

Safe methods for carrying and moving the chainsaw.

Preparation for the use of the saw

Fueling

Instructions on how to safely add fuel to the chainsaw.

Starting

The four positions of the Master Control lever

Explanation of the Master Control lever's different settings and functions.

Important adjustments

Working Conditions

Cutting Instructions

Grip

Proper hand placement and grip for controlling the chainsaw.

Reactive forces including kickback

Kickback

Definition and causes of kickback, a dangerous chainsaw reaction.

Pushback

Explanation of pushback, a reactive force where the saw moves backward.

Pull-in

Description of pull-in, a reactive force pulling the saw forward.

ANSI B 175.1-1991 chainsaw kickback standard

Devices for reducing the risk of kickback injury

Quickstop chain brake

Information on 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

To avoid pull-in

To avoid pushback

Cutting Techniques

Felling

Techniques and safety precautions for cutting down trees.

Felling Instructions:

Escape path

Buttress roots

Gunning sight

Conventional cut

Open-face technique

Making sapwood cuts

B = Felling cut

C = Hinge

Felling cut for small diameter trees: simple fan cut

Felling cut for large diameter trees:

Sectioning method

A technique for felling large trees involving multiple cuts.

Plunge-cut method

A dangerous technique for felling large trees, requiring expertise.

Limbing

Bucking

MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND STORING

Fueling

Fuel mix ages:

Guidance on storing and using fuel mixtures.

Chain lubricant

Filling Chain Oil Tank

Checking Chain Lubrication

Chain Brake

Locking chain with chain brake

How to engage and use the chain brake.

Releasing the chain brake

How to disengage the chain brake.

Check operation of chain brake

Procedure to verify the chain brake is functioning correctly.

Chain brake maintenance

Recommended service intervals for the chain brake.

Information Before You Start - dont start the engine yet!

Starting

The four positions of the Master Control lever

Explanation of the Master Control lever's different settings and functions.

Alternative method of starting:

When engine begins to fire:

At very low outside temperatures: Allow engine to warm up

If engine doesnt start:

Oil Quantity Control

Taking Care of Guide Bar

During Break- in Period

Specific guidelines for the initial break-in period of the machine.

During Operation

After Finishing Work

Tasks to perform after completing chainsaw operations.

Storing the Machine

Proper procedures for storing the chainsaw for short or long periods.

Air Filter System

Remove the filter

Steps to detach the air filter for inspection or cleaning.

Cleaning Standard Filter

How to clean the standard wire mesh air filter.

HD Filter*

Winter Operation

Electrically Handle Heating*

Adjusting Carburetor

Motor management

Overview of how engine parameters control emissions.

Standard setting and explanation of setting pictograms

Standard carburetor settings and their meaning.

Correction of carburetor setting for higher altitudes

Adjusting the carburetor for use at higher elevations.

Setting idle speed

How to adjust the engine's idle speed.

Engine stops while idling

Troubleshooting when the engine stops during idling.

Chain runs when engine is idling

What to do if the chain rotates at idle speed.

Erratic idling behavior, poor acceleration

Diagnosing and fixing irregular idling and acceleration.

Spark Arresting Screen in Muffler

Checking Spark Plug

Replacing Starter Rope and Rewind Spring

Checking and Replacing Chain Sprocket

Replacing a broken rewind spring

How to replace a broken rewind spring.

Replace the chain sprocket after using two Oilomatic chains

When to replace the chain sprocket based on usage.

Before removing chain sprocket

Preparatory steps before removing the chain sprocket.

Ordering Spare Parts

Maintaining and Sharpening Saw Chain

Correctly sharpened chain

Characteristics of a properly sharpened chainsaw chain.

Clean and check your chain

How to clean and inspect the saw chain for damage.

Select the appropriate sharpening tools for the chain pitch.

Guidance on choosing the right tools for sharpening specific chain pitches.

Use a file holder.*

For checking angles

File correctly

All cutters must be the same length

Importance of uniform cutter length for chain performance.

Depth gauge setting

Lowering depth gauges

After sharpening

Before long out-of-service period

Sharpening tools

Maintenance Chart

Specifications

Engine

Engine specifications including displacement, bore, stroke, and speeds.

Cutting Attachment

Recommended cutting attachments for kickback compliance.

STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement

Your Warranty Rights and Obligations

Outlines the rights and responsibilities of the warranty holder.

Manufacturers Warranty Coverage:

Specifies what is covered under the manufacturer's warranty.

Owners Warranty Responsibilities:

Details the owner's duties to maintain warranty coverage.

Coverage by STIHL Incorporated

Explains the scope of STIHL's warranty coverage.

Warranty Period

Diagnosis

Warranty Work

Where to make a claim for Warranty Service

Maintenance Requirements

Limitations

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