STIHL 028 Chainsaw Owners Manual

Instruction ManuaVOwner’s Manual STIHLD28 Read and follow aU safely precautions in Owner’s Manual – improper usecancause serious or faIaI injury. Important Safety Precautions for Chain Saw Users A. Kickback Safety Precautions Warning! Kickback may occ ur when the nose or tip of the guide bar touches an objec t, or when the wood clos es in and pinches the saw chain in the cut. Tip contact in some cases may cause a lightning fast reverse react1on, kicking the guide bar up and back towards the operator.

Pinching the saw chain along th e top of the guide bar may push th e guide bar rapidly back towards the operator. Either of these reactions may cause you to lose co ntrol of the saw which co uld result in serious personal injury. 2. Keep a good firm grip on the saw with both hands, the right hand on the rear handle, and the left hand on the front handle, when the engine is running. Use a firm grip with thumbs and fingers enc ircling the chain saw handles. A firm grip will help you reduce kickback and maintain co ntrol of the saw. Don’t let go. 3. Make sure that area in which you are culling is free .from obstr uctions. Do not let the nose of the guide bar co ntact a log, branch, or any other obstruction which co uld be hit while yo u are operating th e saw. 4. Cut at h’igh engine speeds. 5, Do not overreach or cut above shoulder height. Section 4.12 of ANSI B 175.1-1985 sets certa in performance and design criteria related to chain saw kickback. STfHL has developed a co lor code system using green and yellow to help you select a powerhead, bar and cha in combination that complies with the kickback requirements of the ANSI Standard. See the sections entitled “‘Safety Precautions ” and “Specifications ” of this Manual. Do not rely excl usively upon the safety devices built into your saw. As a chain saw user, you should take several steps to keep your culli ng jobs free from acc ident or injury, 6. Follow manufactu rer’s sharpening and maintenance instructio ns for the saw chain. 7. Only use replacement bars and chains specified by the manufacturer or the equivalent B. Other Safety Precautions 1. Do not operate a chain .saw When you are fatigued. 2. Use safety footwear; snug-filling clothing; protective gloves; and eye, hearing, and head protection devices. 3. Use cautio n when handlin g fuel, Move the chain saw at least 10 feet (3 m) from the fueling point before starting the engine. co ntinued on the back inside cove r . 1. With a basic understanding of kick back, you can reduce or eliminate the element of surprise. Sudden surprise contributes to acc idents. STIHL 028 AV electronic Quickstop Wood Boss, 028 AV Super electronic Quickstop This Manual c ontains operating and safety instru ctions for all STlHL 028 series power saws. Pay special atte ntion to the safety precautions outlin ed on t he inside cove r and on pages 4 to 23. Allow only persons who understand this Manual to operate your c hain Ope rating Instructions Sharpening and Maintenance of Saw Chains Contents Parts of th e Chain Saw Safety Precaut ions – The Operato r – The Saw – The Use of the Saw – Maintaining and Stori ng the Saw Fuel Chain Oil Mounting the Bar and Chain Tensioning the Saw Chain.