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Stihl MS 440 User Manual

Stihl MS 440
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37MS 440, MS 440 W, MS 440 C
English / USA
: Pull the hand guard back toward
the front handle:=
The chain brake is now disengaged
– your saw is ready for operation.
Always disengage chain brake
before accelerating engine. High
revs with the chain brake engaged
(chain locked) will quickly damage
the powerhead and chain drive
(clutch, chain brake).
: Observe safety precautions.
: Always check operation of chain
lubrication before starting work.
At very low outside temperatures:
: Allow engine to warm up at part
throttle.
: Change over to winter operation if
necessary - see “Winter Operation”.
To shut down the engine:
: Move Master Control lever to $
If fuel tank has been run until dry
and then refueled:
: Press in decompression valve.
: Pull starter rope several times until
fuel line is primed.
: Now start the engine.
If the engine doesn’t start:
If you did not move the Master Control
lever to "Warm Start" n quickly enough
after the engine began to fire, the
combustion chamber has flooded.
: Open the twist lock and remove the
carburetor box cover.
: Take out the baffle plate (1)
upwards.
: Pull off the spark plug boot (2).
143BA012 KN
145BA027 K
1
2
175BA002 KN

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Stihl MS 440 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Displacement70.7 cc
Chain Pitch3/8"
Ignition systemElectronic
StarterRecoil starter
Vibration reductionAnti-vibration system
Weight (without bar and chain)6.4 kg
Fuel tank volume0.73 L
Oil Capacity0.36 L
Guide Bar Length40-63 cm
Guide Bar Length (recommended)40-71 cm (16-28 in)

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