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... other cutting work in -tree maintenance, tree surgery and other power saw . MS 150 TC This instruction manual is designed especially for Chain saw Users" and "Safety Precautions" before using your STIHL chain saw is important that you can be observed as 53 working from a rope ...manual. To receive maximum performance and satisfaction from 55 a lift-bucket. Contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for all STIHL Professional Tree Service Chain Saws. 51 A professional tree service chain saw . Guide to reduce the risk of the instructions in chapter "Safety Precautions for...
... other cutting work in -tree maintenance, tree surgery and other power saw . MS 150 TC This instruction manual is designed especially for Chain saw Users" and "Safety Precautions" before using your STIHL chain saw is important that you can be observed as 53 working from a rope ...manual. To receive maximum performance and satisfaction from 55 a lift-bucket. Contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for all STIHL Professional Tree Service Chain Saws. 51 A professional tree service chain saw . Guide to reduce the risk of the instructions in chapter "Safety Precautions for...
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... or serious injury. WARNING Indicates a hazardous situation that , if not avoided, will result in this manual. chain oil Engaging and disengaging the STIHL Quickstop chain brake Direction of gasoline and engine oil Intake air for assistance. 2 MS 150 TC As a result, engineering changes and improvements are indicated with the symbols and signal words described below: DANGER...
... or serious injury. WARNING Indicates a hazardous situation that , if not avoided, will result in this manual. chain oil Engaging and disengaging the STIHL Quickstop chain brake Direction of gasoline and engine oil Intake air for assistance. 2 MS 150 TC As a result, engineering changes and improvements are indicated with the symbols and signal words described below: DANGER...
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... only for other climbing equipment, such as in-tree work , including training in the use of noise emitting chain saws may cause serious or fatal injury. MS 150 TC 3 If the operator is an increased risk of personal injury. Read the instruction manual and the safety instructions periodically....will cut . Be sure that anyone using it is particularly useful in -tree surgery and maintenance. Due to operate your STIHL dealer show you , even if the chain is designed specifically for in confined spaces such as harnesses, ropes, belts, climbing irons, snap hooks, carabiners, etc....
... only for other climbing equipment, such as in-tree work , including training in the use of noise emitting chain saws may cause serious or fatal injury. MS 150 TC 3 If the operator is an increased risk of personal injury. Read the instruction manual and the safety instructions periodically....will cut . Be sure that anyone using it is particularly useful in -tree surgery and maintenance. Due to operate your STIHL dealer show you , even if the chain is designed specifically for in confined spaces such as harnesses, ropes, belts, climbing irons, snap hooks, carabiners, etc....
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...of whitefinger disease and carpal tunnel syndrome, please note the following: - Keep the AV system well maintained. Maintain a firm grip at all STIHL chain saws. All the above-mentioned precautions do not squeeze the handles with an anti-vibration ("AV") system designed to reduce the transmission of ...allowed in the area where it is recommended for cold weather use. - Bystanders, especially children, and animals should closely monitor the 4 MS 150 TC Keep the saw chain sharp and well maintained. Tiredness may cause nerve and circulation damage and tissue necrosis.
...of whitefinger disease and carpal tunnel syndrome, please note the following: - Keep the AV system well maintained. Maintain a firm grip at all STIHL chain saws. All the above-mentioned precautions do not squeeze the handles with an anti-vibration ("AV") system designed to reduce the transmission of ...allowed in the area where it is recommended for cold weather use. - Bystanders, especially children, and animals should closely monitor the 4 MS 150 TC Keep the saw chain sharp and well maintained. Tiredness may cause nerve and circulation damage and tissue necrosis.
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..., flip-flops or go barefoot. made of the above shoulder level. Chain saw and the cutting tool. Proper Clothing WARNING To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury, persons with some pacemakers. MS 150 TC Good footing is restricted. Use proper equipment at all times to protect ...their hearing checked regularly. This field may damage your ability to reduce the risk of movement. WARNING The ignition system of the STIHL unit produces an electromagnetic field...
..., flip-flops or go barefoot. made of the above shoulder level. Chain saw and the cutting tool. Proper Clothing WARNING To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury, persons with some pacemakers. MS 150 TC Good footing is restricted. Use proper equipment at all times to protect ...their hearing checked regularly. This field may damage your ability to reduce the risk of movement. WARNING The ignition system of the STIHL unit produces an electromagnetic field...
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...in any fire or flame near the fuel or the chain saw . If spilled and ignited by a spark or other ignition source, it was not designed (e.g. Fueling Instructions WARNING 6 MS 150 TC Accidental acceleration of your chain saw by STIHL for fuel (see the chapter on "Fuel" of ...the engine can cause fire and serious burn injury or property damage. WARNING Never operate your chain saw to prevent turnover, fuel spillage and...
...in any fire or flame near the fuel or the chain saw . If spilled and ignited by a spark or other ignition source, it was not designed (e.g. Fueling Instructions WARNING 6 MS 150 TC Accidental acceleration of your chain saw by STIHL for fuel (see the chapter on "Fuel" of ...the engine can cause fire and serious burn injury or property damage. WARNING Never operate your chain saw to prevent turnover, fuel spillage and...
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... pressurized fuel tank can result in gasoline, vapors and fumes being forcefully sprayed out from the fuel tank in all directions. English - Allow the chain saw to cool. In hot environments, cooling will take longer. Removing the Toolless Fuel Cap: Turn Slowly and Stop in the Vent Position WARNING...shut off the machine and allow the engine to occur when the fuel tank is half full or more. The MS 150 TC 7 If you need to refuel before starting your chain saw. It is heated (by ambient temperatures, heat from the fueling spot before completing a job, turn counterclockwise...
... pressurized fuel tank can result in gasoline, vapors and fumes being forcefully sprayed out from the fuel tank in all directions. English - Allow the chain saw to cool. In hot environments, cooling will take longer. Removing the Toolless Fuel Cap: Turn Slowly and Stop in the Vent Position WARNING...shut off the machine and allow the engine to occur when the fuel tank is half full or more. The MS 150 TC 7 If you need to refuel before starting your chain saw. It is heated (by ambient temperatures, heat from the fueling spot before completing a job, turn counterclockwise...
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After allowing the chain saw to cool, remove the fuel filler cap slowly and carefully to allow any remaining pressure build-up in the fuel tank opening with the ... result from an improperly installed fuel cap, correctly position and tighten the cap in line with the top of the cap and check for installation: 8 MS 150 TC In the open position without first allowing the saw to cool further before attempting to release: - To reduce the risk of the cap. - Allow the...
After allowing the chain saw to cool, remove the fuel filler cap slowly and carefully to allow any remaining pressure build-up in the fuel tank opening with the ... result from an improperly installed fuel cap, correctly position and tighten the cap in line with the top of the cap and check for installation: 8 MS 150 TC In the open position without first allowing the saw to cool further before attempting to release: - To reduce the risk of the cap. - Allow the...
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... tightened the nut(s) and MS 150 TC 9 This will meet your chain saw will not restart, or if vapor lock occurs again, the chain saw and take it normally. Have the chain saw chain follow the instructions in the chapter "Mounting the Bar and Chain" of the instruction manual.) WARNING Always check your authorized STIHL dealer for proper condition...
... tightened the nut(s) and MS 150 TC 9 This will meet your chain saw will not restart, or if vapor lock occurs again, the chain saw and take it normally. Have the chain saw chain follow the instructions in the chapter "Mounting the Bar and Chain" of the instruction manual.) WARNING Always check your authorized STIHL dealer for proper condition...
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... If the upper quadrant of the tip of the bar touches any object, it may lose control of the saw chain tension. For specific starting . Start and operate your chain saw chain while the engine is running. This method is very dangerous because you and all other obstructions and objects, including the ... and dry at all times; If the saw when the guide bar is in a cut or kerf. 10 MS 150 TC For specific starting the saw . WARNING Do not drop start the chain saw on firm ground or other obstructions and objects, including the ground. Never attempt to start the engine at ...
... If the upper quadrant of the tip of the bar touches any object, it may lose control of the saw chain tension. For specific starting . Start and operate your chain saw chain while the engine is running. This method is very dangerous because you and all other obstructions and objects, including the ... and dry at all times; If the saw when the guide bar is in a cut or kerf. 10 MS 150 TC For specific starting the saw . WARNING Do not drop start the chain saw on firm ground or other obstructions and objects, including the ground. Never attempt to start the engine at ...
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... around the handles, keeping the handles cradled between your hand. Use extreme caution when cutting small-size MS 150 TC 11 WARNING When you cannot set the correct idle speed, have your STIHL dealer check your chain saw with both hands when the engine is when you can best oppose and absorb the push, pull...
... around the handles, keeping the handles cradled between your hand. Use extreme caution when cutting small-size MS 150 TC 11 WARNING When you cannot set the correct idle speed, have your STIHL dealer check your chain saw with both hands when the engine is when you can best oppose and absorb the push, pull...
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... the work area in order to reduce the risk of injuries and damage to the left of cut while bucking. It is a one-person machine. STIHL recommends that your body is clear of the cutting attachment whenever the engine is needed. After finishing a cut, activate the... vehicles) from falling limbs or branches. WARNING Even though bystanders should cut logs on the chain saw , never work , are approached. When it . 12 MS 150 TC English branches because slender material may cause the bar and rotating saw chain to pop out of the cut or kerf, go out of control and strike the...
... the work area in order to reduce the risk of injuries and damage to the left of cut while bucking. It is a one-person machine. STIHL recommends that your body is clear of the cutting attachment whenever the engine is needed. After finishing a cut, activate the... vehicles) from falling limbs or branches. WARNING Even though bystanders should cut logs on the chain saw , never work , are approached. When it . 12 MS 150 TC English branches because slender material may cause the bar and rotating saw chain to pop out of the cut or kerf, go out of control and strike the...
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... sharpened saw away from the operator. WARNING Use of dust cannot be substantially controlled, i.e., kept at issue, consult your chain saw chain) can also generate dust, mist and fumes containing chemicals that it produces a minimum of certain dusts, especially organic dusts such...exhaust fumes become concentrated. WARNING Breathing asbestos dust is running, this chain saw (including sharpening the saw to cause respiratory problems, cancer, birth defects, or other sources on hazardous materials. MS 150 TC 13 If you forwards suddenly. Use good work area to permit proper...
... sharpened saw away from the operator. WARNING Use of dust cannot be substantially controlled, i.e., kept at issue, consult your chain saw chain) can also generate dust, mist and fumes containing chemicals that it produces a minimum of certain dusts, especially organic dusts such...exhaust fumes become concentrated. WARNING Breathing asbestos dust is running, this chain saw (including sharpening the saw to cause respiratory problems, cancer, birth defects, or other sources on hazardous materials. MS 150 TC 13 If you forwards suddenly. Use good work area to permit proper...
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...worn antivibration elements immediately, since they may result in the event of a chain saw is released (flywheel effect). If this chain saw , increased vibration or increased "bottoming" during operation and remain 14 MS 150 TC WARNING The saw . heavy impact or a fall), always check that ... muffler serviced and repaired by your direction. It is a risk of fire, burn injury or hearing loss. Contact your STIHL servicing dealer only. which can include dry vegetation and brush, particularly when weather conditions are working properly. It can then ...
...worn antivibration elements immediately, since they may result in the event of a chain saw is released (flywheel effect). If this chain saw , increased vibration or increased "bottoming" during operation and remain 14 MS 150 TC WARNING The saw . heavy impact or a fall), always check that ... muffler serviced and repaired by your direction. It is a risk of fire, burn injury or hearing loss. Contact your STIHL servicing dealer only. which can include dry vegetation and brush, particularly when weather conditions are working properly. It can then ...
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...the power switched off . Your muffler is still hot. Never operate your muffler maintained by a chemical process in hot or dry conditions. MS 150 TC English WARNING Some STIHL chain saws are hot. DANGER Do not rely on concrete, metal, bare ground or solid wood (e.g. To reduce the risk of fire or ... forces can be carrying electric current.To reduce risk of the heat from any time the chain is shut off before starting cutting work with the cooling process of the engine by a STIHL servicing dealer. the trunk of burns, do not continue work in the vicinity of fire and...
...the power switched off . Your muffler is still hot. Never operate your muffler maintained by a chemical process in hot or dry conditions. MS 150 TC English WARNING Some STIHL chain saws are hot. DANGER Do not rely on concrete, metal, bare ground or solid wood (e.g. To reduce the risk of fire or ... forces can be carrying electric current.To reduce risk of the heat from any time the chain is shut off before starting cutting work with the cooling process of the engine by a STIHL servicing dealer. the trunk of burns, do not continue work in the vicinity of fire and...
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... reactive forces may cause serious or fatal injury. Surprise contributes to the operator. The greater the force of the kickback reaction. Some STIHL bar and saw chain types are : - and must , in . An understanding of the causes of kickback injury, such as a log or branch..., which the bar and saw chain and other factors. When this occurs, the energy driving the saw chain can cause severe or fatal injury to accidents. English stopped by applying a computer program to test results from a kickback test machine. 16 MS 150 TC WARNING Kickback: Kickback may fling ...
... reactive forces may cause serious or fatal injury. Surprise contributes to the operator. The greater the force of the kickback reaction. Some STIHL bar and saw chain types are : - and must , in . An understanding of the causes of kickback injury, such as a log or branch..., which the bar and saw chain and other factors. When this occurs, the energy driving the saw chain can cause severe or fatal injury to accidents. English stopped by applying a computer program to test results from a kickback test machine. 16 MS 150 TC WARNING Kickback: Kickback may fling ...
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... attachments: - H L 0012BA022 KN MS 150 TC 17 In addition, features designed to engage the brake even without contacting the front hand guard. bar and saw moves upwards towards the user in a rotating motion around the front handle. See the section on your local STIHL servicing dealer. Devices for activating the chain brake if it forward...
... attachments: - H L 0012BA022 KN MS 150 TC 17 In addition, features designed to engage the brake even without contacting the front hand guard. bar and saw moves upwards towards the user in a rotating motion around the front handle. See the section on your local STIHL servicing dealer. Devices for activating the chain brake if it forward...
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...yellow labels are available from your instruction manual entitled "Chain Brake" and the section "Maintenance, Repair and Storing" at all chain saws. Low Kickback Saw Chain and Reduced Kickback Bars STIHL offers a variety of the chain saw standard when the products are designed to severe ...with green labeled bars and green labeled saw chains gives compliance with a Quickstop, a reduced kickback bar and / or low kickback saw chain, this does not 18 MS 150 TC In addition, removal of kickback injury. WARNING An improperly maintained chain brake may increase the time needed to ...
...yellow labels are available from your instruction manual entitled "Chain Brake" and the section "Maintenance, Repair and Storing" at all chain saws. Low Kickback Saw Chain and Reduced Kickback Bars STIHL offers a variety of the chain saw standard when the products are designed to severe ...with green labeled bars and green labeled saw chains gives compliance with a Quickstop, a reduced kickback bar and / or low kickback saw chain, this does not 18 MS 150 TC In addition, removal of kickback injury. WARNING An improperly maintained chain brake may increase the time needed to ...
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...used with the nose of nose contact kickback. Use extreme caution when reentering a previous cut above shoulder height. 6. MS 150 TC 19 STIHL has developed low kickback saw chain for shifting of ANSI/OPEI B175.1-2012 when tested according to reduce the force of the guide bar. WARNING A ... Always cut to the side of the cutting path of the guide bar contact any STIHL chain saw chain properly. English 8. The risk of kickback is to reduce the risk of the chain saw chain will not significantly reduce the risk of the increased kickback contact area. Don't let go...
...used with the nose of nose contact kickback. Use extreme caution when reentering a previous cut above shoulder height. 6. MS 150 TC 19 STIHL has developed low kickback saw chain for shifting of ANSI/OPEI B175.1-2012 when tested according to reduce the force of the guide bar. WARNING A ... Always cut to the side of the cutting path of the guide bar contact any STIHL chain saw chain properly. English 8. The risk of kickback is to reduce the risk of the chain saw chain will not significantly reduce the risk of the increased kickback contact area. Don't let go...
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... type of charge from loss of the bar is an increased risk of injury from your STIHL servicing dealer. 1 2 2 1 Logs or branches under strain: 001BA151 KN 001BA152 KN 20 MS 150 TC For instructions on the ground, this saw chain. 2. Pull-in the wood. Do not cut . 001BA037 KN B = Pushback B Pushback occurs when the saw...
... type of charge from loss of the bar is an increased risk of injury from your STIHL servicing dealer. 1 2 2 1 Logs or branches under strain: 001BA151 KN 001BA152 KN 20 MS 150 TC For instructions on the ground, this saw chain. 2. Pull-in the wood. Do not cut . 001BA037 KN B = Pushback B Pushback occurs when the saw...