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Left:
Bottom of cap is twisted –
inner mark (1) in line with
outer mark.
Right:
Bottom of cap in correct posi-
tion – inner mark is under the
grip. It is not in line with the
outer mark.
Place the cap on the opening and
N
rotate it counterclockwise until it
engages the filler neck.
Continue rotating the cap
N
counterclockwise (about a quarter
turn) – this causes the bottom of the
cap to be turned to the correct
position.
Turn the cap clockwise and lock it in
N
position – see section on "Closing".
MS 382
Chain Lubricant
For automatic and reliable lubrication of
the chain and guide bar – use only an
environmentally compatible quality
chain and bar lubricant. Rapidly
biodegradable STIHL BioPlus is
recommended.
NOTICE
Biological chain oil must be resistant to
aging (e.g. STIHL BioPlus), since it will
otherwise quickly turn to resin. This
results in hard deposits that are difficult
to remove, especially in the area of the
chain drive and chain. It may even cause
the oil pump to seize.
The service life of the chain and guide
bar depends on the quality of the
lubricant. It is therefore essential to use
only a specially formulated chain
lubricant.
WARNING
Do not use waste oil. Renewed contact
with waste oil can cause skin cancer.
Moreover, waste oil is environmentally
harmful.
NOTICE
Waste oil does not have the necessary
lubricating properties and is unsuitable
for chain lubrication.
Filling Chain Oil Tank
Preparations
Thoroughly clean the oil filler cap
N
and the area around it to ensure that
no dirt falls into the tank.
Position the machine so that the
N
filler cap is facing up.
Open the filler cap.
N
Fill up with chain oil.
Refill the chain oil tank every time
N
you refuel.
Take care not to spill chain oil while
refilling and do not overfill the tank.
STIHL recommends you use the STIHL
filler nozzle for chain oil (special
accessory).
Close the filler cap.
N
There must still be a small amount of oil
in the oil tank when the fuel tank is
empty.
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