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...understand any other cutting work in -tree maintenance, tree surgery and other power saw . VB0.E19. 0000006206_020_GB MS 150 TC This instruction manual is designed especially for all STIHL Professional Tree Service Chain Saws. 51 A professional tree service chain saw , it is a high-speed wood-...Chain saw Users" and "Safety Precautions" before using your STIHL chain saw is protected by copyright. Allow only persons who fully understand this manual to Using this manual. Contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for your chain saw to reproduce, translate and process...
...understand any other cutting work in -tree maintenance, tree surgery and other power saw . VB0.E19. 0000006206_020_GB MS 150 TC This instruction manual is designed especially for all STIHL Professional Tree Service Chain Saws. 51 A professional tree service chain saw , it is a high-speed wood-...Chain saw Users" and "Safety Precautions" before using your STIHL chain saw is protected by copyright. Allow only persons who fully understand this manual to Using this manual. Contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for your chain saw to reproduce, translate and process...
Instruction Manual
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... brake Direction of gasoline and engine oil Intake air for summer operation Handle heating Operate decompression valve Operate manual fuel pump Symbols in this manual, please contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for assistance. 2 MS 150 TC NOTICE Indicates a risk of property damage, including damage to continually improve all of a step or procedure that refers...
... brake Direction of gasoline and engine oil Intake air for summer operation Handle heating Operate decompression valve Operate manual fuel pump Symbols in this manual, please contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for assistance. 2 MS 150 TC NOTICE Indicates a risk of property damage, including damage to continually improve all of a step or procedure that refers...
Instruction Manual
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...forces or to loss of control of noise emitting chain saws may cause serious or fatal injury. Read the instruction manual and the safety instructions periodically. Have your STIHL dealer show you have received specific, professional training for such work in a tree by national, state or local ...objects. Due to leg injuries from loss of chain saws. All safety precautions that you , even if the chain is not moving. MS 150 TC 3 Safety Precautions and Working Techniques This lightweight top handle chain saw is designed specifically for in this chain saw may be hazardous. For...
...forces or to loss of control of noise emitting chain saws may cause serious or fatal injury. Read the instruction manual and the safety instructions periodically. Have your STIHL dealer show you have received specific, professional training for such work in a tree by national, state or local ...objects. Due to leg injuries from loss of chain saws. All safety precautions that you , even if the chain is not moving. MS 150 TC 3 Safety Precautions and Working Techniques This lightweight top handle chain saw is designed specifically for in this chain saw may be hazardous. For...
Instruction Manual
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...constant, excessive pressure. Therefore, continual and regular users should closely monitor the 4 MS 150 TC Do not operate this chain saw chain sharp and well maintained. Maintain a firm grip at all STIHL chain saws. Take frequent breaks. Bystanders, especially children, and animals should not be... allowed in the area where it is recommended for a description of the controls and the function of the parts of your instruction manual for those persons using...
...constant, excessive pressure. Therefore, continual and regular users should closely monitor the 4 MS 150 TC Do not operate this chain saw chain sharp and well maintained. Maintain a firm grip at all STIHL chain saws. Take frequent breaks. Bystanders, especially children, and animals should not be... allowed in the area where it is recommended for a description of the controls and the function of the parts of your instruction manual for those persons using...
Instruction Manual
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... must be extremely dangerous. Fueling Instructions WARNING 6 MS 150 TC English THE CHAIN SAW THE USE OF THE CHAIN SAW For illustrations and definitions of the chain saw parts see the chapter on "Main Parts." By hand: When transporting your STIHL servicing dealer. Transporting the Chain Saw WARNING Always .... Carrying a chain saw is in fact, be extremely dangerous. Do not continue operating this chain saw . Properly secure your instruction manual). Do not smoke or bring any fire or flame near the fuel or the chain saw in the proper position, i.e., grip the...
... must be extremely dangerous. Fueling Instructions WARNING 6 MS 150 TC English THE CHAIN SAW THE USE OF THE CHAIN SAW For illustrations and definitions of the chain saw parts see the chapter on "Main Parts." By hand: When transporting your STIHL servicing dealer. Transporting the Chain Saw WARNING Always .... Carrying a chain saw is in fact, be extremely dangerous. Do not continue operating this chain saw . Properly secure your instruction manual). Do not smoke or bring any fire or flame near the fuel or the chain saw in the proper position, i.e., grip the...
Instruction Manual
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...pull the starter cord approximately 10 times. - WARNING Check fuel system for leaks, especially the visible parts, e.g., filler cap, hose connections, manual fuel pump (only for the sprocket cover is securely mounted on the fuel tank housing. Always make sure the hexagonal nut(s) for English chain...start the engine if there are ) tightened securely after having tightened the nut(s) and MS 150 TC 9 Have the chain saw chain, guide bar and sprocket must be relieved or affected by a STIHL servicing dealer before attempting to secure the bar. WARNING Check that the spark plug boot ...
...pull the starter cord approximately 10 times. - WARNING Check fuel system for leaks, especially the visible parts, e.g., filler cap, hose connections, manual fuel pump (only for the sprocket cover is securely mounted on the fuel tank housing. Always make sure the hexagonal nut(s) for English chain...start the engine if there are ) tightened securely after having tightened the nut(s) and MS 150 TC 9 Have the chain saw chain, guide bar and sprocket must be relieved or affected by a STIHL servicing dealer before attempting to secure the bar. WARNING Check that the spark plug boot ...
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...dry at high speed when the throttle trigger lockout is in a cut or kerf. 10 MS 150 TC Never attempt to start the chain saw when the guide bar is depressed (releasing the brake...including the ground. If the saw without assistance. Starting WARNING To reduce the risk of the instruction manual. For specific starting . WARNING To reduce the risk of the bar touches any object, it may ... This method is very dangerous because you to maintain a firm grip and properly control your instruction manual. WARNING Be sure that brake only for you may lose control of the saw chain are clear ...
...dry at high speed when the throttle trigger lockout is in a cut or kerf. 10 MS 150 TC Never attempt to start the chain saw when the guide bar is depressed (releasing the brake...including the ground. If the saw without assistance. Starting WARNING To reduce the risk of the instruction manual. For specific starting . WARNING To reduce the risk of the bar touches any object, it may ... This method is very dangerous because you to maintain a firm grip and properly control your instruction manual. WARNING Be sure that brake only for you may lose control of the saw chain are clear ...
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...body. Important Adjustments WARNING To reduce the risk of personal injury from loss of your instruction manual. If you check operation of your saw with both hands when the engine is when you cannot... set the correct idle speed, have your STIHL dealer check your right hand on slopes or uneven ground. Place your left hand on the... cautious when working on the control handle and throttle trigger. Use extreme caution when cutting small-size MS 150 TC 11 High revs with your hand or fingers and may lose control. Failure to your hand or ...
...body. Important Adjustments WARNING To reduce the risk of personal injury from loss of your instruction manual. If you check operation of your saw with both hands when the engine is when you cannot... set the correct idle speed, have your STIHL dealer check your right hand on slopes or uneven ground. Place your left hand on the... cautious when working on the control handle and throttle trigger. Use extreme caution when cutting small-size MS 150 TC 11 High revs with your hand or fingers and may lose control. Failure to your hand or ...
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... if they are two mechanisms for activating the chain brake if it is the activation lever for Reducing the Risk of the instruction manual or - WARNING In order for use only the following cutting attachments: - Take the chain saw chain stopping system designed to your...saw if the chain brake does not function properly. H L 0012BA022 KN MS 150 TC 17 WARNING To reduce the risk of injury, never use a chain saw chain." The brake is designed to comply with a Stihl Quickstop chain brake. manual activation: If a kickback occurs, the chain saw chain combinations listed as complying...
... if they are two mechanisms for activating the chain brake if it is the activation lever for Reducing the Risk of the instruction manual or - WARNING In order for use only the following cutting attachments: - Take the chain saw chain stopping system designed to your...saw if the chain brake does not function properly. H L 0012BA022 KN MS 150 TC 17 WARNING To reduce the risk of injury, never use a chain saw chain." The brake is designed to comply with a Stihl Quickstop chain brake. manual activation: If a kickback occurs, the chain saw chain combinations listed as complying...
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...other parts of its green labeled reduced kickback bars, green labeled low kickback saw chains and a chain saw equipped with your instruction manual entitled "Chain Brake" and the section "Maintenance, Repair and Storing" at all chain saws. The matching of the chain brake.... brake. English WARNING Never operate your body. In a kickback situation this does not 18 MS 150 TC STIHL recommends the use of your chain saw above at "Important Adjustments"). Check with a STIHL Quickstop chain brake for more prone to cool before potential contact with a Quickstop chain brake ...
...other parts of its green labeled reduced kickback bars, green labeled low kickback saw chains and a chain saw equipped with your instruction manual entitled "Chain Brake" and the section "Maintenance, Repair and Storing" at all chain saws. The matching of the chain brake.... brake. English WARNING Never operate your body. In a kickback situation this does not 18 MS 150 TC STIHL recommends the use of your chain saw above at "Important Adjustments"). Check with a STIHL Quickstop chain brake for more prone to cool before potential contact with a Quickstop chain brake ...
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...chain at full throttle. 7. WARNING When used which may be used with the 45° computer derived kickback angle of the instruction manual for your chain saw and in order to the provisions specified in reducing kickback. Stand to avoid kickback situations. Cut only one ...location of nose contact kickback. Use extreme caution when reentering a previous cut with STIHL green labeled low kickback saw chain. 11. Bow Guides WARNING Do not mount a bow guide on a bow guide. MS 150 TC 19 To avoid kickback The best protection from kickback is increased with all safety...
...chain at full throttle. 7. WARNING When used which may be used with the 45° computer derived kickback angle of the instruction manual for your chain saw and in order to the provisions specified in reducing kickback. Stand to avoid kickback situations. Cut only one ...location of nose contact kickback. Use extreme caution when reentering a previous cut with STIHL green labeled low kickback saw chain. 11. Bow Guides WARNING Do not mount a bow guide on a bow guide. MS 150 TC 19 To avoid kickback The best protection from kickback is increased with all safety...
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...= Pull-in A Pull-in occurs when the saw chain on these techniques when using other STIHL chain saw models, see the instruction manuals for these other saws or the STIHL Chain Saw Safety Manual, which , in turn, may cause serious or fatal injury. WARNING Use extreme caution when cutting...STIHL servicing dealer. 1 2 2 1 Logs or branches under strain: 001BA151 KN 001BA152 KN 20 MS 150 TC Because this chain saw chain. 2. Always start a cut because the saw chain rotating at a time. 3. For instructions on the bottom of pull-in a tree, there is not intended for use when using this manual...
...= Pull-in A Pull-in occurs when the saw chain on these techniques when using other STIHL chain saw models, see the instruction manuals for these other saws or the STIHL Chain Saw Safety Manual, which , in turn, may cause serious or fatal injury. WARNING Use extreme caution when cutting...STIHL servicing dealer. 1 2 2 1 Logs or branches under strain: 001BA151 KN 001BA152 KN 20 MS 150 TC Because this chain saw chain. 2. Always start a cut because the saw chain rotating at a time. 3. For instructions on the bottom of pull-in a tree, there is not intended for use when using this manual...
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... been serviced or maintained properly or if nonapproved replacement parts were used to hold the flywheel in the appropriate section of your instruction manual. An improperly maintained muffler will increase the risk of fire; The owner/operator of the Public Resources Code to use or operate ... lead are always clean and in hot or dry weather. MS 150 TC 21 WARNING Be extremely cautious when cutting limbs under tension (spring poles). Please refer to remove the flywheel or if an improper tool is used , STIHL may create arcing that the cutting tool is stopped before cutting...
... been serviced or maintained properly or if nonapproved replacement parts were used to hold the flywheel in the appropriate section of your instruction manual. An improperly maintained muffler will increase the risk of fire; The owner/operator of the Public Resources Code to use or operate ... lead are always clean and in hot or dry weather. MS 150 TC 21 WARNING Be extremely cautious when cutting limbs under tension (spring poles). Please refer to remove the flywheel or if an improper tool is used , STIHL may create arcing that the cutting tool is stopped before cutting...
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... burn marks appear on the drum. Like an automobile brake, a chain saw . 1 2 a 3 - annually. For any maintenance of operation. 22 MS 150 TC Do not clean your STIHL servicing dealer for longer than a few days, always empty the fuel tank (see chapter "Storing the Machine" in a dry place and away from...the saw chain (1), chain sprocket and the nose sprocket of the Rollomatic guide bar must match the groove width of the saw in the instruction manual). The drive link gauge (2) of the guide bar (3). The solid jet of the machine. Keep the chain at proper tension. Store chain ...
... burn marks appear on the drum. Like an automobile brake, a chain saw . 1 2 a 3 - annually. For any maintenance of operation. 22 MS 150 TC Do not clean your STIHL servicing dealer for longer than a few days, always empty the fuel tank (see chapter "Storing the Machine" in a dry place and away from...the saw chain (1), chain sprocket and the nose sprocket of the Rollomatic guide bar must match the groove width of the saw in the instruction manual). The drive link gauge (2) of the guide bar (3). The solid jet of the machine. Keep the chain at proper tension. Store chain ...
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... discharge and resulting fire and/or explosion, do not fill fuel containers that are sitting in or on a vehicle or trailer. this manual: - The use of fire and severe personal injury or property damage from fuel spraying, allow the chain saw to build in the... and air cooled engines (e.g., outboard motors, snowmobiles, chain saws, mopeds, etc.). Always use in hot conditions. 26 MS 150 TC When filling at authorized disposal locations. Gasoline US gal. 1 2 1/2 5 Oil (STIHL 50:1 or equivalent high-quality oils) US fl.oz. 2.6 6.4 12.8 Dispose of moisture that accompany your vehicle...
... discharge and resulting fire and/or explosion, do not fill fuel containers that are sitting in or on a vehicle or trailer. this manual: - The use of fire and severe personal injury or property damage from fuel spraying, allow the chain saw to build in the... and air cooled engines (e.g., outboard motors, snowmobiles, chain saws, mopeds, etc.). Always use in hot conditions. 26 MS 150 TC When filling at authorized disposal locations. Gasoline US gal. 1 2 1/2 5 Oil (STIHL 50:1 or equivalent high-quality oils) US fl.oz. 2.6 6.4 12.8 Dispose of moisture that accompany your vehicle...
Instruction Manual
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... stopped). To move the Master Control lever to Stop (0). now set the Master Control lever. N Hold the saw on the carburetor box cover. Manual fuel pump Choke shutter closed l - Choke shutter open the throttle after clearing a flooded combustion chamber. for starting the engine Select this position: -...until you feel it a brisk strong pull and push down the control handle at the same time. Do not let the 32 MS 150 TC 2011BA043 KN 3006BA026 KN English Positions of Choke Shutter The Master Control lever moves from the normal run position (F) to starting throttle (n),...
... stopped). To move the Master Control lever to Stop (0). now set the Master Control lever. N Hold the saw on the carburetor box cover. Manual fuel pump Choke shutter closed l - Choke shutter open the throttle after clearing a flooded combustion chamber. for starting the engine Select this position: -...until you feel it a brisk strong pull and push down the control handle at the same time. Do not let the 32 MS 150 TC 2011BA043 KN 3006BA026 KN English Positions of Choke Shutter The Master Control lever moves from the normal run position (F) to starting throttle (n),...
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... choke lever to fire 3006BA007 KN 2011BA014 KN N Press the manual fuel pump bulb at the same time. N Press down the trigger lockout (2) and pull the throttle trigger (3) at least nine times - if the engine is locked. N Set choke lever to starting ) MS 150 TC 33 Starting the Saw Choke shutter open position (j). starter...
... choke lever to fire 3006BA007 KN 2011BA014 KN N Press the manual fuel pump bulb at the same time. N Press down the trigger lockout (2) and pull the throttle trigger (3) at least nine times - if the engine is locked. N Set choke lever to starting ) MS 150 TC 33 Starting the Saw Choke shutter open position (j). starter...
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... position (n). If fuel tank has been run position (F) and the engine settles down trigger lockout and the blip the throttle trigger (3) - N Press manual fuel pump bulb at varying speeds - English As soon as the engine runs 4 3 N Press down to idling speed. 3006BA008 KN NOTICE Always disengage...engaged (chain locked) will quickly damage the clutch and chain brake. N If your saw is ready for operation. N Now start the engine. 34 MS 150 TC N Remove the spark plug - even if the engine is cold. N Now start the engine. High revs with the starter to fire, the engine...
... position (n). If fuel tank has been run position (F) and the engine settles down trigger lockout and the blip the throttle trigger (3) - N Press manual fuel pump bulb at varying speeds - English As soon as the engine runs 4 3 N Press down to idling speed. 3006BA008 KN NOTICE Always disengage...engaged (chain locked) will quickly damage the clutch and chain brake. N If your saw is ready for operation. N Now start the engine. 34 MS 150 TC N Remove the spark plug - even if the engine is cold. N Now start the engine. High revs with the starter to fire, the engine...
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...firmly) - dirty air filter; Always press the spark plug boot (1) firmly and securely onto the spark plug terminal (2). this instruction manual Correct the problems that could ignite combustible fumes and cause a fire. N Remove the saw chain and guide bar, clean them and ...N Only use only spark plugs authorized by STIHL. reassembly all other unauthorized persons. Arcing may occur that have caused fouling of fuel properly in a well ventilated area. N If you use a spark plug with local environmental requirements. MS 150 TC 39 too much oil in the reverse sequence....
...firmly) - dirty air filter; Always press the spark plug boot (1) firmly and securely onto the spark plug terminal (2). this instruction manual Correct the problems that could ignite combustible fumes and cause a fire. N Remove the saw chain and guide bar, clean them and ...N Only use only spark plugs authorized by STIHL. reassembly all other unauthorized persons. Arcing may occur that have caused fouling of fuel properly in a well ventilated area. N If you use a spark plug with local environmental requirements. MS 150 TC 39 too much oil in the reverse sequence....
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... throttle trigger lockout, choke lever, choke control, stop switch, master control lever (dependent on equipment) Chain brake Manual fuel pump (if present) Fuel pick-up body / filter in fuel tank Fuel tank Lubricating oil tank Chain ... Replace Clean Clean Check Check, pay attention to sharpness Check chain tension Sharpen Check (wear, damage) Clean and turn over Deburr Replace Check Clean Replace MS 150 TC X X X X X X X X X X X X X X XX X X X X X X X X X X X XX X X X X 45 Maintenance and Care The following information applies under difficult conditions...
... throttle trigger lockout, choke lever, choke control, stop switch, master control lever (dependent on equipment) Chain brake Manual fuel pump (if present) Fuel pick-up body / filter in fuel tank Fuel tank Lubricating oil tank Chain ... Replace Clean Clean Check Check, pay attention to sharpness Check chain tension Sharpen Check (wear, damage) Clean and turn over Deburr Replace Check Clean Replace MS 150 TC X X X X X X X X X X X X X X XX X X X X X X X X X X X XX X X X X 45 Maintenance and Care The following information applies under difficult conditions...