Stihl MS 290 User Manual

Instruction Manual
Manual de instrucciones
Read and follow all safety precautions in
Instruction Manual – improper use can cause
serious or fatal injury.
MS 290
Warning!
To reduce the risk of kickback injury use
STIHL reduced kickback bar and STIHL RSC3
(3/8") or RMC3 (0,325") chain depending on
sprocket or other available low kickback
components.
Advertencia!
Para reducir el riesgo de lesionarse como
resultado de un culatazo, utilice la barra de
contragolpe reducido y la cadena RSC3
3/8 pulg) o RMC3 (0,325 pulg) de STIHL,
dependiendo de la rueda dentada usada y de
otros componentes reductores de
contragolpe.
MS 310, 390
Warning!
This saw is capable of severe kickback which
may cause serious or fatal injury. Only for
users with extraordinary cutting needs and
experience and training dealing with kickback.
Chainsaws with significantly reduced kickback
potential are available. STIHL recommends
the use of STIHL reduced kickback bar and
low kickback chain.
Advertencia!
Esta sierra es capaz de causar contragolpes
severos, los cuales pueden causar lesiones
graves o mortales. Sólo es apta para usuarios
con necesidades extraordinarias de corte y
mucha experiencia y capacitación en el
manejo de los contragolpes. Existen sierras
con un potencial mucho menor de causar
contragolpes. STIHL recomienda usar una
barra y cadena de contragolpe reducido de
STIHL.
Lea y siga todas las precauciones de seguridad
dadas en el manual de instrucciones – el uso
incorrecto puede causar lesiones graves o mortales.
STIH)
STIHL MS 290, 310, 390

Stihl MS 290 Specifications

General

Displacement	56.5 cc
Weight	5.9 kg
Fuel Capacity	460 ml (15.5 oz)
Powerhead Weight	5.9 kg
Power Output	2.8 kW
Weight (without cutting equipment)	5.9 kg
Chain Pitch	3/8"
Chain Oil Capacity	0.33 l
Guide Bar Lengths	40-50 cm (16-20 in)
Oil Capacity	0.33 l
Fuel Tank Volume	560 cc
Oil Tank Volume	0.33 l
Guide Bar Length (recommended)	40-50 cm (16-20 in)

Summary

Guide to Using this Manual

Symbols in Text

Explains symbols used in the manual for clarity.

Safety Precautions and Working Techniques

Operator Requirements

Physical and mental fitness for safe chainsaw operation.

Proper Protective Clothing

Guidelines for apparel to ensure operator safety.

Power Tool Use and Transport

Transporting the Power Tool

Safe procedures for moving the chainsaw.

Fueling the Chainsaw

Before Starting Procedures

Starting the Engine

Methods and safety for starting the engine.

Understanding Reactive Forces and Kickback

Reducing Kickback Injury Risks

STIHL Quickstop Chain Brake

Describes the chain brake system and its function.

Low Kickback Chains and Bars

Cutting Techniques: Felling

Felling a Tree Safely

Procedures and considerations for felling trees safely.

Maintenance, Repair, and Storing

Mounting the Bar and Chain

Steps for installing the guide bar and saw chain.

Chain Tensioning and Checking

Tensioning the Saw Chain

Procedure for setting correct chain tension.

Chain Lubrication

Starting and Stopping the Engine

Saw Chain Maintenance and Sharpening

Maintenance Chart

Specifications and Technical Data

Emission Control Warranty Statement