Stihl MS441 C-M

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STIHL MS 441 C-M
Instruction Manual
Manual de instrucciones
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.
Read and follow all safety precautions in
Instruction Manual – improper use can cause
serious or fatal injury.
Lea y siga todas las precauciones de
seguridad dadas en el manual de
instrucciones – el uso incorrecto puede causar
lesiones graves o mortales.

Stihl MS441 C-M Specifications

General

Displacement	70.7 cc
Chain oil automatic adjustment	Yes
Vibration damping	Yes
Starter	STIHL ElastoStart
Engine Power	5.6 bhp
Guide Bar Lengths	40 to 71 cm (16 to 28 in.)
STIHL Oilomatic chain pitch	3/8"
Ignition system	Electronic
Fuel Capacity	24.5 oz
Chain Oil Capacity	12.2 oz

Summary

Guide to Using this Manual

Safety Precautions and Working Techniques

Operator Safety and Responsibilities

Operator physical condition, general warnings, and safe use principles.

Protective Gear and Environment

Recommendations for protective clothing, footwear, and environmental safety.

Understanding and Avoiding Reactive Forces

Explains reactive forces like kickback and how to avoid them.

Kickback Injury Reduction Systems

Details STIHL Quickstop chain brake and reduced kickback bar/chain features.

Operation and Maintenance

Cutting Attachment and Installation

Information on chain, bar, sprocket compatibility, and mounting procedures.

Fuel and Lubrication Management

Details on fuel mix, fueling, and chain oil tank filling and checking.

Starting, Stopping, and Engine Control

Instructions for starting, stopping the engine, and using the Master Control lever.

Air Filter and Spark Plug Service

Maintenance procedures for the air filter system and spark plug.

Specific Cutting Techniques

Felling a Tree

Detailed instructions and safety for felling trees, including escape paths.

Bucking and Limbing

Procedures for cutting logs into sections and removing branches from fallen trees.

Chain Sharpening and Depth Gauge Adjustment

Instructions for sharpening the saw chain and adjusting depth gauges.