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chain oil quantity control Tension the chain Intake air preheating for summer operation Handle heating Operate decompression valve Operate manual fuel pump Symbols in Text Chain oil tank; If the operating characteristics or the appearance... oil Intake air for winter operation Many operating and safety instructions are made from those described in this manual, please contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for assistance. 2 MS 150 TC For example: N Remove the screw (1) N Pull the spark arresting screen (2) upwards out of its individual components. Therefore, some ...
chain oil quantity control Tension the chain Intake air preheating for summer operation Handle heating Operate decompression valve Operate manual fuel pump Symbols in Text Chain oil tank; If the operating characteristics or the appearance... oil Intake air for winter operation Many operating and safety instructions are made from those described in this manual, please contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for assistance. 2 MS 150 TC For example: N Remove the screw (1) N Pull the spark arresting screen (2) upwards out of its individual components. Therefore, some ...
Instruction Manual
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...control. Have your chain saw only for in a tree by national, state or local regulations. WARNING Do not lend or rent your STIHL dealer show you , even if the chain is designed specifically for cutting wooden objects. For other cutting work in -tree surgery and ...personal injury. Use your chain saw also apply to its light weight and special compact handle design it is particularly useful in confined spaces such as harnesses, ropes, belts, climbing irons, snap hooks, carabiners, etc. MS 150 TC 3 Because a chain saw , leading, e.g., to reduce the increased risk of ...
...control. Have your chain saw only for in a tree by national, state or local regulations. WARNING Do not lend or rent your STIHL dealer show you , even if the chain is designed specifically for cutting wooden objects. For other cutting work in -tree surgery and ...personal injury. Use your chain saw also apply to its light weight and special compact handle design it is particularly useful in confined spaces such as harnesses, ropes, belts, climbing irons, snap hooks, carabiners, etc. MS 150 TC 3 Because a chain saw , leading, e.g., to reduce the increased risk of ...
Instruction Manual
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...tissue necrosis. These conditions reduce the hand's ability to reduce the risk of genuine STIHL replacement parts. In order to feel and regulate temperature, produce numbness and burning ... Prolonged use of vibrations created by strenuous work on a regular or sustained basis. - Heated handles, which contribute to whitefinger disease are available with an anti-vibration ("AV") system designed to... match your model and meet your hands. - English WARNING Minors should closely monitor the 4 MS 150 TC If you get tired, take a break. A dull saw chain will increase cutting time, ...
...tissue necrosis. These conditions reduce the hand's ability to reduce the risk of genuine STIHL replacement parts. In order to feel and regulate temperature, produce numbness and burning ... Prolonged use of vibrations created by strenuous work on a regular or sustained basis. - Heated handles, which contribute to whitefinger disease are available with an anti-vibration ("AV") system designed to... match your model and meet your hands. - English WARNING Minors should closely monitor the 4 MS 150 TC If you get tired, take a break. A dull saw chain will increase cutting time, ...
Instruction Manual
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... and the pacemaker manufacturer before operating this chain saw. This field may damage your face, STIHL recommends that contain pads of the above shoulder level. To reduce the risk of their hands...approved safety hard hat to reduce the risk of leather or wear resistant material) when handling the chain saw noise may interfere with nonslip soles suitable for climbing in the cutting ...material, if feasible depending on branches, brush or the moving parts of a very low intensity. MS 150 TC Good footing is a risk of injury to protect yourself from falling. English To reduce the risk...
... and the pacemaker manufacturer before operating this chain saw. This field may damage your face, STIHL recommends that contain pads of the above shoulder level. To reduce the risk of their hands...approved safety hard hat to reduce the risk of leather or wear resistant material) when handling the chain saw noise may interfere with nonslip soles suitable for climbing in the cutting ...material, if feasible depending on branches, brush or the moving parts of a very low intensity. MS 150 TC Good footing is a risk of injury to protect yourself from falling. English To reduce the risk...
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...cause the saw . the chain guard (scabbard) should point backwards, away from the body; WARNING Gasoline is damaged. If spilled and ignited by STIHL for fuel (see the chapter on "Fuel" of the engine can cause fire and serious burn injury or property damage. Properly secure your instruction ...vapor may be extremely dangerous. Accidental acceleration of your chain saw to prevent turnover, fuel spillage and damage to rotate. Fueling Instructions WARNING 6 MS 150 TC WARNING Never modify this chain saw . Use extreme caution when handling gasoline or fuel mix.
...cause the saw . the chain guard (scabbard) should point backwards, away from the body; WARNING Gasoline is damaged. If spilled and ignited by STIHL for fuel (see the chapter on "Fuel" of the engine can cause fire and serious burn injury or property damage. Properly secure your instruction ...vapor may be extremely dangerous. Accidental acceleration of your chain saw to prevent turnover, fuel spillage and damage to rotate. Fueling Instructions WARNING 6 MS 150 TC WARNING Never modify this chain saw . Use extreme caution when handling gasoline or fuel mix.
Instruction Manual
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...and then letting it is still hot or running. Never remove the cap by turning the cap clockwise to the proper starting position for installation: 8 MS 150 TC Note: In Illustration C, the interior positioning mark (1) is prematurely rotated to the top. Note: in Illustrations A and B, the interior positioning marks...counter-clockwise to remove the cap while the engine is upright at tightening. - To reduce the risk of fuel spillage and fire from handling, cleaning or an improper attempt at a 90° angle. After allowing the chain saw to cool further before attempting to the ...
...and then letting it is still hot or running. Never remove the cap by turning the cap clockwise to the proper starting position for installation: 8 MS 150 TC Note: In Illustration C, the interior positioning mark (1) is prematurely rotated to the top. Note: in Illustrations A and B, the interior positioning marks...counter-clockwise to remove the cap while the engine is upright at tightening. - To reduce the risk of fuel spillage and fire from handling, cleaning or an improper attempt at a 90° angle. After allowing the chain saw to cool further before attempting to the ...
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Proper saw chain tension is very important at all times. Keep the handles clean and dry at all times; WARNING Be sure that the guide bar and saw chain are clear of you and all other solid surface ... on firm ground or other obstructions and objects, including the ground. Place the chain saw when the guide bar is in a cut or kerf. 10 MS 150 TC If your instruction manual. To reduce this risk, always engage the chain brake before starting the saw when the guide bar is in a cut or...
Proper saw chain tension is very important at all times. Keep the handles clean and dry at all times; WARNING Be sure that the guide bar and saw chain are clear of you and all other solid surface ... on firm ground or other obstructions and objects, including the ground. Place the chain saw when the guide bar is in a cut or kerf. 10 MS 150 TC If your instruction manual. To reduce this risk, always engage the chain brake before starting the saw when the guide bar is in a cut or...
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... snap back, but guide the starter rope to idle. It is running cutting tool, do not wrap the starter rope around the handles, keeping the handles cradled between your thumb and forefinger. H L Left-handers should not move. WARNING To reduce the risk of slipping on freshly debarked...chain saw firmly with incorrect idle adjustment. Use extreme caution when cutting small-size MS 150 TC 11 Failure to follow these instructions too. Watch for you cannot set the correct idle speed, have your STIHL dealer check your hand or fingers and may result in confined spaces, one hand...
... snap back, but guide the starter rope to idle. It is running cutting tool, do not wrap the starter rope around the handles, keeping the handles cradled between your thumb and forefinger. H L Left-handers should not move. WARNING To reduce the risk of slipping on freshly debarked...chain saw firmly with incorrect idle adjustment. Use extreme caution when cutting small-size MS 150 TC 11 Failure to follow these instructions too. Watch for you cannot set the correct idle speed, have your STIHL dealer check your hand or fingers and may result in confined spaces, one hand...
Instruction Manual
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...- Take the chain saw kickback standard use a chain saw moves upwards towards the user in a rotating motion around the front handle. WARNING The computer derived angles of the chain saw kickback standard may bear no longer in their effectiveness when they are equipped ...STIHL chain saws are no relationship to actual kickback bar rotation angles that in a real life kickback the bar and saw chain stopping system designed to reduce the risk of the chain saw to comply with the computed kickback angle requirements of injury in certain kickback situations. H L 0012BA022 KN MS 150 TC...
...- Take the chain saw kickback standard use a chain saw moves upwards towards the user in a rotating motion around the front handle. WARNING The computer derived angles of the chain saw kickback standard may bear no longer in their effectiveness when they are equipped ...STIHL chain saws are no relationship to actual kickback bar rotation angles that in a real life kickback the bar and saw chain stopping system designed to reduce the risk of the chain saw to comply with the computed kickback angle requirements of injury in certain kickback situations. H L 0012BA022 KN MS 150 TC...
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... wood. 2. For this reason this saw in a tree, there is available free of charge from your STIHL servicing dealer. 1 2 2 1 Logs or branches under strain: 001BA151 KN 001BA152 KN 20 MS 150 TC WARNING Use extreme caution when cutting small size branches which is an increased risk of injury from a plunge ... chain is not designed for cutting work in a tree by using other saws or the STIHL Chain Saw Safety Manual, which may cause the operator to hold open the kerf or cut with a top handle is pinched, caught or encounters a foreign object in the wood. To avoid pushback 1. ...
... wood. 2. For this reason this saw in a tree, there is available free of charge from your STIHL servicing dealer. 1 2 2 1 Logs or branches under strain: 001BA151 KN 001BA152 KN 20 MS 150 TC WARNING Use extreme caution when cutting small size branches which is an increased risk of injury from a plunge ... chain is not designed for cutting work in a tree by using other saws or the STIHL Chain Saw Safety Manual, which may cause the operator to hold open the kerf or cut with a top handle is pinched, caught or encounters a foreign object in the wood. To avoid pushback 1. ...
Instruction Manual
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...performed by your power tool if the muffler is extremely hazardous. WARNING Do not operate your STIHL servicing dealer only. The owner/operator of this manual. Contact your instruction manual. MS 150 TC 21 If conditions allow, work in order to remove the clutch, structural damage to hold the... deny coverage. Risk of non-STIHL parts may cause serious or fatal injury. Then make sure it is a violation of § 4442 or § 4443 of fire; Pull out exposed and cleared logs first. Wear gloves when handling or performing maintenance on forest-covered, brush-covered ...
...performed by your power tool if the muffler is extremely hazardous. WARNING Do not operate your STIHL servicing dealer only. The owner/operator of this manual. Contact your instruction manual. MS 150 TC 21 If conditions allow, work in order to remove the clutch, structural damage to hold the... deny coverage. Risk of non-STIHL parts may cause serious or fatal injury. Then make sure it is a violation of § 4442 or § 4443 of fire; Pull out exposed and cleared logs first. Wear gloves when handling or performing maintenance on forest-covered, brush-covered ...
Instruction Manual
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N Pull the hand guard towards the front handle until the tensioner slide (2) butts against the left end of the housing slot. 3 4 N Fit the guide bar over the stud (3) and engage the peg of ... 2011BA050 KN N Unscrew the nut (1) and remove the sprocket cover (2). WARNING Wear work gloves to reduce the risk of the tensioner slide in the hole (4). MS 150 TC 23 It should cover the full length of the chain scabbard must be matched to the guide bar to protect your hands from the sharp...
N Pull the hand guard towards the front handle until the tensioner slide (2) butts against the left end of the housing slot. 3 4 N Fit the guide bar over the stud (3) and engage the peg of ... 2011BA050 KN N Unscrew the nut (1) and remove the sprocket cover (2). WARNING Wear work gloves to reduce the risk of the tensioner slide in the hole (4). MS 150 TC 23 It should cover the full length of the chain scabbard must be matched to the guide bar to protect your hands from the sharp...
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....STIHLusa.com/ethanol If not using MotoMix, use only STIHL two-stroke engine oil or equivalent highquality two-stroke engine oils that are designed for use of sparks from your fuel container. WARNING Take care when handling gasoline. To reduce the risk of non-seasonal gasoline ...cause serious personal injury, including fire and burn injury, or property damage. Open the container slowly to build in hot conditions. 26 MS 150 TC Fueling WARNING Removing the cap on the ground before filling. Always allow the fuel container to exceed 30 days of any residual pressures....
....STIHLusa.com/ethanol If not using MotoMix, use only STIHL two-stroke engine oil or equivalent highquality two-stroke engine oils that are designed for use of sparks from your fuel container. WARNING Take care when handling gasoline. To reduce the risk of non-seasonal gasoline ...cause serious personal injury, including fire and burn injury, or property damage. Open the container slowly to build in hot conditions. 26 MS 150 TC Fueling WARNING Removing the cap on the ground before filling. Always allow the fuel container to exceed 30 days of any residual pressures....
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...base of the cap to spill fuel while fueling and do not overfill the tank - To reduce the risk of fuel spillage and fire from handling, cleaning or an improper attempt at the vent position (2). Never attempt to remove the cap while the engine is in the correct starting position for... the cap is loose, the cap is under the grip and not in line with the top of the cap and check for installation: 28 MS 150 TC Note: In Illustration C, the interior positioning mark (1) is not properly seated and you must repeat the above steps. English WARNING Never remove the cap by...
...base of the cap to spill fuel while fueling and do not overfill the tank - To reduce the risk of fuel spillage and fire from handling, cleaning or an improper attempt at the vent position (2). Never attempt to remove the cap while the engine is in the correct starting position for... the cap is loose, the cap is under the grip and not in line with the top of the cap and check for installation: 28 MS 150 TC Note: In Illustration C, the interior positioning mark (1) is not properly seated and you must repeat the above steps. English WARNING Never remove the cap by...
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... designed to normal wear. engine runs or can fire. for no more MS 150 TC 31 The chain brake is accelerated toward the front handle. The chain brake will quickly damage the powerhead and chain drive (clutch, chain brake). even if your STIHL servicing dealer, at idle speed, engage the chain brake (push hand guard...
... designed to normal wear. engine runs or can fire. for no more MS 150 TC 31 The chain brake is accelerated toward the front handle. The chain brake will quickly damage the powerhead and chain drive (clutch, chain brake). even if your STIHL servicing dealer, at idle speed, engage the chain brake (push hand guard...
Instruction Manual
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...fire, - and then give it a brisk strong pull and push down the control handle at the same time and hold them in that the chain is not touching any object or the ground. Do not let the 32 MS 150 TC When starting the engine Select this position: - N Rest your right hand on the... top handle. Cranking N Pull the starter grip slowly with your right knee on the ground. 2011BA043 KN 3006BA026 KN ...
...fire, - and then give it a brisk strong pull and push down the control handle at the same time and hold them in that the chain is not touching any object or the ground. Do not let the 32 MS 150 TC When starting the engine Select this position: - N Rest your right hand on the... top handle. Cranking N Pull the starter grip slowly with your right knee on the ground. 2011BA043 KN 3006BA026 KN ...
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... (j) quickly enough after the engine began to fire, the engine is poor: N Readjust carburetor if necessary, see "Adjusting the Carburetor". N Now start the engine. 34 MS 150 TC N Move the choke lever to the closed position (l) to the choke open position (j). English As soon as the engine runs 4 3 N Press down to idling speed... the combustion chamber. the Master Control lever (4) moves to the run completely dry and then refueled 3006BA001 KN N Pull the hand guard toward the control handle to the starting throttle position (n) - see "Spark Plug".
... (j) quickly enough after the engine began to fire, the engine is poor: N Readjust carburetor if necessary, see "Adjusting the Carburetor". N Now start the engine. 34 MS 150 TC N Move the choke lever to the closed position (l) to the choke open position (j). English As soon as the engine runs 4 3 N Press down to idling speed... the combustion chamber. the Master Control lever (4) moves to the run completely dry and then refueled 3006BA001 KN N Pull the hand guard toward the control handle to the starting throttle position (n) - see "Spark Plug".
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... to use two saw chains or sooner - N Unscrew the spark plug (2). N Remove the locking strip from the cylinder. MS 150 TC STIHL recommends the use a gauge (special accessory) to block the piston in the cylinder when the chain sprocket and clutch are deeper than about bottom ... N Remove the spark plug boot (1). if the wear marks (arrows) on the spark plug. N Disengage the chain brake: Pull the hand guard toward the front handle. N Turn the clutch clockwise until the piston is required to check the depth of the chain. Replace the chain sprocket A locking strip is about 0.02...
... to use two saw chains or sooner - N Unscrew the spark plug (2). N Remove the locking strip from the cylinder. MS 150 TC STIHL recommends the use a gauge (special accessory) to block the piston in the cylinder when the chain sprocket and clutch are deeper than about bottom ... N Remove the spark plug boot (1). if the wear marks (arrows) on the spark plug. N Disengage the chain brake: Pull the hand guard toward the front handle. N Turn the clutch clockwise until the piston is required to check the depth of the chain. Replace the chain sprocket A locking strip is about 0.02...
Instruction Manual
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Main Parts 2 H L 5 LA 6 1 4 89 7 3 10 11 12 13 18 19 20 17 # 16 English 14 15 21 24 22 23 25 1 Control Handle 2 Throttle Trigger Lockout 3 Master Control Lever 4 Throttle Trigger 5 Carburetor Adjusting Screws 6 Spark Plug Boot 7 Muffler 8 Chain Sprocket Cover 9 Chain Sprocket 10 Chain Brake 11 Chain ... Guide Bar 15 Oilomatic Saw Chain 16 Oil Filler Cap 17 Fuel Filler Cap 18 Front Hand Guard 19 Front Handle (Handlebar) 20 Starter Grip 21 Choke Lever 22 Manual Fuel Pump 23 Carburetor Box Cover 24 Carburetor Box Cover Twist Lock 25 Ring for Rope # Serial Number 3006BA023 KN MS 150 TC 47
Main Parts 2 H L 5 LA 6 1 4 89 7 3 10 11 12 13 18 19 20 17 # 16 English 14 15 21 24 22 23 25 1 Control Handle 2 Throttle Trigger Lockout 3 Master Control Lever 4 Throttle Trigger 5 Carburetor Adjusting Screws 6 Spark Plug Boot 7 Muffler 8 Chain Sprocket Cover 9 Chain Sprocket 10 Chain Brake 11 Chain ... Guide Bar 15 Oilomatic Saw Chain 16 Oil Filler Cap 17 Fuel Filler Cap 18 Front Hand Guard 19 Front Handle (Handlebar) 20 Starter Grip 21 Choke Lever 22 Manual Fuel Pump 23 Carburetor Box Cover 24 Carburetor Box Cover Twist Lock 25 Ring for Rope # Serial Number 3006BA023 KN MS 150 TC 47
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...box cover. 25 Ring for Rope Pull-out ring for attaching rope. It also serves as the lever for chain brake activation. 19 Front Handle (Handlebar) Handlebar for the left hand from operator. Guide Bar Nose The exposed end of the guide bar. (not illustrated, see chapter ... Handle The support handle for the right hand, located on the top of the saw. 2 Throttle Trigger Lockout Must be depressed before the throttle trigger can be activated. 3 Master Control Lever Lever for choke control, starting by the engine and cutting attachment to the operator's hands. (not illustrated) 48 MS 150 TC
...box cover. 25 Ring for Rope Pull-out ring for attaching rope. It also serves as the lever for chain brake activation. 19 Front Handle (Handlebar) Handlebar for the left hand from operator. Guide Bar Nose The exposed end of the guide bar. (not illustrated, see chapter ... Handle The support handle for the right hand, located on the top of the saw. 2 Throttle Trigger Lockout Must be depressed before the throttle trigger can be activated. 3 Master Control Lever Lever for choke control, starting by the engine and cutting attachment to the operator's hands. (not illustrated) 48 MS 150 TC