Stihl MS 400 C-M User Manual

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The oil feed rate is suitable for most applications
when the oil pump adjusting screw (1) is in posi‐
tion E (Ematic).
The oil pump feed rate can be adjusted to suit
different bar lengths, wood species and working
techniques.
To increase oil feed rate
► Shut off the engine and engage the chain
brake.
► Turn the oil pump adjusting screw (1) clock‐
wise.
To reduce oil feed rate
► Shut off the engine and engage the chain
brake.
► Turn the oil pump adjusting screw (1) counter‐
clockwise.
11.5 Holding and Controlling the
Chainsaw
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► Hold and control your chainsaw with your left
hand on the handlebar and your right hand on
the control handle. Wrap thumb of left hand
around the handlebar and thumb of right hand
around the control handle.
11.6 Sawing
WARNING
■ If kickback occurs, the chainsaw can be
thrown up in the direction of the operator. This
may result in serious or fatal injury to the user.
►
Always cut with the chain running at full
speed.
► Do not cut with the upper quadrant of the
guide bar nose.
► Begin the cut with the chain running at full
speed and keep the guide bar vertical.
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► Engage the spiked bumper and use it as a ful‐
crum.
► Guide the full width of the guide bar into the
wood and reposition the spiked bumper as
required.
► Take the weight of the chainsaw at the end of
the cut.
11.7 Limbing
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► Support the chainsaw on the log.
► With the chain running a full speed, pivot the
guide bar downward against the limb.
► Cut through the limb with the top of the guide
bar.
11 Operating the Saw English
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Stihl MS 400 C-M Specifications

General

Idle speed	- RPM
Motor type	2-stroke motor
Chain pitch	3/8 \
Blade length	500 mm
Product color	Black, Grey, Orange
Automatic oiling	Yes
Engine displacement	66.8 cm³
Power source	Gasoline
Sound power level	118 dB
Vibration emission	3.5 m/s²
Sound pressure level	107 dB

Weight and Dimensions

Weight	5800 g