Stihl 090 User Manual

4
THE SAW
Parts of the chain saw; Illustrations and definitions of the
parts see pages 2 and 31
~I
NevermodHy a chain saw in any way. Only attachments
supplied by STlHL or expressly appro~,!)y STlHL ,for
use with the specific STlHL saw modelS ,are. authorized.
Although certain unauthorized attachmentsaie useable
with the STlHL powerhead. their use may, in fact, .be
extremely dangerous. '
THE USE OF THE SAW
TranSporting the chain saw
W8ming!
AJW8yS Stop the enQtne before'pUtting a chain saw down or
carryi~ ~. ~ ~ .chain' sti~;with ~' engine running
is extteinely dangerous. 'A'CCidentaJ acceleration of the
engine eancsuse the chain to rotate. Avoid touchmg the
hotmUffter.' . .~ .
6 By hand: When carrying your saw by hand, the 'engine
must be stopped and the saw must be in the proper position.
Grip ~e front handle and place the muffler at the 'side away
from the body (i1l.4). " .
1tl8' c;hafn -guard (scabbard) ~Uld tie over the chain and
the gu~ barWhfCh ~rd P9fljt b8ckwards. When carrying
your ~ ~ barsttould be behind you (i1l.4).
By vehicle: When transporting in a vehicle, keep chain
EiI19 bar, ~v~red with the ch~n.guard., Properly ,secure
your saw to prevent turnover, fuel SpHlage and damage to
the saW. " .
Prepaf8tion forihe use of the saw
T~ off the chain guard and inspect for safety in operation.
For assemblY please foUow ~ procedure described at
the appropriate section "Mounting the Bar and Chafn" of
your owner's
Manual. '
STlHb-Oilornatic chain, guide bar and sprocket must match
eaCh other:' ' " . ."
If the, g~i48 ~r 'or chain Is ~1aC8dt it must be with a bar
or Ch8In of the same type. ReplaCement with another type
of guide bar or chain 'wiD seriously increase the 00,ances ,of
ope~ iF.ljury ~ue t() the Contact of the 'moving chain with
.~ operator during n;rtational kicIcb8ck.
W8rnirig!
Proper tension of the chain is extremely important. In order
to av~ ~ .setting the tensiol1ing ~we must 'be
fot~ as, d~ in Y9ur ~"'M~,~ys ~re
~h,e*agoraarn~s>'fotthesp~coveriS(~)~
seCuteJy after tensioning, ~e .chaffL CheCk Chain t~n
once'~ after t:taving. tigtlte.ned the n~ and thereafter
at regular intervals (Whenever the saw is shut off). If the
chain becomes loose while cutting, shut off the engine and
then tighten. Never try to tighten the chain while the engine
is
runningl

Stihl 090 Specifications

General

Brand	Stihl
Model	090
Category	Chainsaw
Language	English