Stihl MS 880 User Manual

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STIHL MS 880
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. Chain saws 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.
Read Instruction Manual thoroughly before
use and follow all safety precautions –
improper use can cause serious or fatal injury.
Antes de usar la máquina lea y siga todas las precauciones
de seguridad dadas en el manual de instrucciones – el uso
incorrecto puede causar lesiones graves o mortales.
Instruction Manual
Manual de instrucciones

Stihl MS 880 Specifications

General

Engine Power	6.4 kW
Power Output	8.6 bhp
Displacement	121.6 cm³
Fuel Capacity	1.3 l
Oil Capacity	0.7 l
Chain Pitch	0.404 inches
Chain Type	Rapid Super
Guide Bar Length	30"/36"/41"/47"

Summary

Guide to Using this Manual

Pictograms

Explains visual symbols used on the machine.

Symbols in Text

Describes text formatting for instructions.

Safety Precautions and Working Techniques

THE OPERATOR

Requirements for the user.

Physical Condition

Health requirements for safe operation.

Proper Clothing

Specifies recommended protective apparel.

Fuel

Fueling Instructions

Safe refueling procedures.

Starting / Stopping the Engine

Positions of Master Control Lever

Explains the functions of the master control lever.

Holding the Saw

Proper grip for starting.

Operating Instructions

During the break-in period

Guidelines for initial use.

REACTIVE FORCES INCLUDING KICKBACK

Kickback

Definition and causes of kickback.

Chain Saw Kickback Standard

Standards for kickback performance.

Devices for Reducing the Risk of Kickback Injury

STIHL Quickstop Chain Brake

Explanation of the chain brake system.

Maintaining and Sharpening the Saw Chain

Proper sharpening

Guidelines for sharpening the saw chain.

Depth gauge setting

Adjusting the depth of cut for the chain.

Specifications

Engine

Technical details of the engine.

Cutting Attachments

Details on compatible bars, chains, and sprockets.