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Stihl MS 441 Instruction Manual

Stihl MS 441
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MS 441
English
24
N Fit the guide bar over the studs (1) –
the cutting edges on the top of the
bar must point to the right.
N Engage the peg of the tensioner
slide in the locating hole (2) –- place
the chain over sprocket (3) at the
same time.
N Turn the tensioning
screw (4)clockwise until there is
very little chain sag on the
underside of the bar – and the drive
link tangs are engaged in the bar
groove.
N Refit the sprocket cover and screw
on the nuts only fingertight.
N Go to chapter on "Tensioning the
Saw Chain"
Retensioning during cutting work:
N Shut off the engine.
N Loosen the nuts.
N Hold the bar nose up.
N Use a screwdriver to turn the
tensioning screw (1) clockwise until
the chain fits snugly against the
underside of the bar.
N While still holding the bar nose up,
tighten down the nuts firmly.
N Go to "Checking Chain Tension".
A new chain has to be retensioned more
often than one that has been in use for
some time.
N Check chain tension frequently
see chapter on "Operating
Instructions".
N Shut off the engine.
N Wear work gloves to protect your
hands.
N The chain must fit snugly against
the underside of the bar and it must
still be possible to pull the chain
along the bar by hand.
N If necessary, retension the chain.
A new chain has to be retensioned more
often than one that has been in use for
some time.
N Check chain tension frequently
see chapter on "Operating
Instructions".
3
1
1
2
4
001BA187 KN
Tensioning the Chain
1
133BA024 KN
Check Chain Tension
143BA007 KN

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Stihl MS 441 Specifications

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Displacement70.7 cc
Weight6.6 kg
Fuel Capacity0.78 L
Chain Oil Capacity0.36 l
Oil Capacity0.36 l
Oil tank volume0.36 l
Chain pitch3/8"

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