Stihl MS441 C-M User Manual

MS 441 C-M
English
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Making Sapwood Cuts
N For medium sized or larger trees
make cuts at both sides of the trunk,
at same height as subsequent
felling cut.
N Cut to no more than width of guide
bar.
This is especially important in softwood
in summer – it helps prevent sapwood
splintering when the tree falls.
D =Felling Cut
Conventional and open-face technique:
N Begin 1 to 2 inches (2,5 to 5 cm)
higher than center of felling notch.
N Cut horizontally towards the felling
notch.
N Leave approx.1/10 of diameter
uncut. This is the hinge.
N Do not cut through the hinge – you
could lose control of the direction of
the fall.
Drive wedges into the felling cut where
necessary to control the fall.
WARNING
If the tip of the bar contacts a wedge, it
may cause kickback. Wedges should be
of wood or plastic – never steel, which
can damage the chain.
E = Hinge
N Helps control the falling tree.
N Do not cut through the hinge – you
could lose control of the direction of
the fall.
001BA150 KN
001BA144 KN
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D
001BA145 KN
E
E

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