Stihl Fg 2 Manual

564PL001 Lƒ 
STIHL FG 2Gebrauchsanleitung
Instruction Manual
Notice d’emploi
Instrucciones de servicio
Istruzioni d’uso
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BA_SE_145_001_01_01.fm Printed on chlorine-free paper. 
Printing inks contain vegetable oils; paper can be recycled. © ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG, 2003 
0458 564 7721. M2. M3. T. Printed in Germany 
STIHlContentsGuide to Using this Manual  ............  14
Safety Precautions  .........................  15
Application ......................................  15
Mounting the Tool  ...........................  16
Selecting and Fitting File  ................  17
Setting Up...

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FG 2PictogramsAll the pictograms attached to the 
machine are shown and explained in  
this manual.
The operating and handling instructions 
are supported by illustrations.Symbols in textThe individual steps or procedures 
described in the manual may be marked 
in different ways:
:Step or procedure without direct 
reference to an illustration. 
Description of step or procedure that 
refers directly to the illustration and 
contains item numbers that appear in 
the illustration.
Example:
Loosen...

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To reduce the risk of 
personal injury, special 
safety precautions must 
be observed while 
operating the filing tool. 
Read the instruction 
manual carefully and 
keep it in a safe place for 
later reference.
Wear gloves.It is absolutely essential to comply with 
the angles and dimensions specified in 
these instructions. If the saw chain is 
incorrectly sharpened – and in 
particular if the depth gauges are set too 
low – there is a risk of increased saw 
kickback and personal injury....

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FG 2 :Secure the base plate to the bench 
using either the wood screws (A) 
provided or the screw clamps (B) 
available as special accessories.:Place the chain rest (1) on the base 
plate (2) – the clamping lever (3) 
must face away from the bench.
:Make sure the studs (4) engage the 
holes.
:Fit the hex head screw (5) through 
the center hole from above.
:Fit and tighten down the wingnut (6) 
firmly.:Position the filing frame (7) on the 
swivel arm (8) so that the stop pin 
engages the slot....

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Use only special saw chain sharpening 
files. Other files have the wrong shape 
and cut and are unsuitable for 
sharpening saw chain. 
:Select the round file (special 
accessory) that matches the chain 
pitch.
:Place the selected file (1) in the 
filing frame.
:Tighten down the screws (2) 
moderately.
Check the Saw Chain:Replace any damaged or worn parts 
of the chain and match the new 
parts to the shape and size of the 
original parts.Clamping the Saw Chain:Place the saw chain in the...

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FG 2 Turn the chain rest to suit the position of 
the master cutter:
:Set the chain rest as shown in 
illustration A if the master cutter is in 
the left-hand row.
:Set the chain rest as shown in 
illustration B if the master cutter is in 
the right-hand row.
The sharpening procedure described 
below assumes the master cutter is in 
the left-hand row.
The procedure is the same if the master 
cutter is in the right-hand row. Move the 
chain rest to the position shown in 
illustration B, reset...

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:Set the filing angle (2) – to sharpen 
the left-hand row of cutters, turn the 
guide to the right (clockwise).
:Tighten down the nut.:Position the master cutter (3) below 
the center of the nut (1).
Aligning the Filing Frame:Position the round file (1) between 
the side plate and depth gauge of 
the master cutter by swinging and 
lifting the filing frame.:Turn the adjusting screw (2)  
(counterclockwise to lower file – 
clockwise to raise file) until about 
1/10 of file diameter projects...

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FG 2 :Turn the knurled nut (3) until the 
stop (4) butts against the back of the 
cutter to be sharpened (master 
cutter).:Then turn the knurled nut a little 
further until the side plate presses 
against the file and the stop bar (6) 
lifts about 0.1 to 0.2 mm away from 
the stop roller (5).
:Turn the clamping lever (7) to the 
right – the saw chain is locked in 
position.
Sharpening the Master CutterSharpen the master cutter with 2 to 3 
firm strokes of the file, from the inside to 
the...