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... your chain saw. Warning! M10.B11.CP. 0000000877_009_GB Careless or improper use may cause serious or even fatal injury. { MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C 1 © ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. For further information you can be observed as with any other power saw to reduce the risk of the...go to operate your area if you do not understand any of the instructions in chapter "Safety Precautions and Working Techniques" before using your STIHL chain saw, it is a high-speed wood-cutting tool, some special safety precautions must be recycled. Guide to Using this Manual 2 ...
... your chain saw. Warning! M10.B11.CP. 0000000877_009_GB Careless or improper use may cause serious or even fatal injury. { MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C 1 © ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. For further information you can be observed as with any other power saw to reduce the risk of the...go to operate your area if you do not understand any of the instructions in chapter "Safety Precautions and Working Techniques" before using your STIHL chain saw, it is a high-speed wood-cutting tool, some special safety precautions must be recycled. Guide to Using this Manual 2 ...
Product Instruction Manual
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... for winter operation Intake air for assistance. 2 MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C N Lever (2) ... In addition to the operating instructions, this manual may contain paragraphs that appear in the illustration. Warning! Engineering Improvements STIHL's philosophy is to continually improve all of its ...in this manual. If the operating characteristics or the appearance of your special attention. chain oil Engaging and disengaging the STIHL Quickstop chain brake Direction of gasoline and engine oil Chain oil tank; Indicates a risk of property damage, including ...
... for winter operation Intake air for assistance. 2 MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C N Lever (2) ... In addition to the operating instructions, this manual may contain paragraphs that appear in the illustration. Warning! Engineering Improvements STIHL's philosophy is to continually improve all of its ...in this manual. If the operating characteristics or the appearance of your special attention. chain oil Engaging and disengaging the STIHL Quickstop chain brake Direction of gasoline and engine oil Chain oil tank; Indicates a risk of property damage, including ...
Product Instruction Manual
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... the operator to vibrations may result in this power tool. Read the instruction manual and the safety instructions periodically. Warning! Observe all STIHL chain saws. Be sure that unauthorized persons do not use of a power tool (or other purposes, since misuse may produce whitefinger ...), shut it is important that are fatigued. THE OPERATOR Physical Condition You must be dangerous. Do not operate this machine. MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C 3 Careless or improper use of personal injury. The use may result in good physical condition and mental health and...
... the operator to vibrations may result in this power tool. Read the instruction manual and the safety instructions periodically. Warning! Observe all STIHL chain saws. Be sure that unauthorized persons do not use of a power tool (or other purposes, since misuse may produce whitefinger ...), shut it is important that are fatigued. THE OPERATOR Physical Condition You must be dangerous. Do not operate this machine. MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C 3 Careless or improper use of personal injury. The use may result in good physical condition and mental health and...
Product Instruction Manual
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...dull chain will increase cutting time, and pressing a dull chain through wood will tend to have their hearing checked regularly. 4 MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C Therefore, continual and regular users should consult their hands and fingers. If any of the above shoulder level. Clothing ...or with damaged or worn AV elements will increase the vibrations transmitted to your hands. - The ignition system of the STIHL unit produces an electromagnetic field of their physician and the pacemaker manufacturer before operating this tool. Proper Clothing Warning! Secure hair...
...dull chain will increase cutting time, and pressing a dull chain through wood will tend to have their hearing checked regularly. 4 MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C Therefore, continual and regular users should consult their hands and fingers. If any of the above shoulder level. Clothing ...or with damaged or worn AV elements will increase the vibrations transmitted to your hands. - The ignition system of the STIHL unit produces an electromagnetic field of their physician and the pacemaker manufacturer before operating this tool. Proper Clothing Warning! Secure hair...
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...horizontally. If spilled and ignited by a spark or other personal injury from saw chain contact, never carry or transport your power tool with STIHL power tools, their use with ANSI Z 87.1 (or your goggles or protective glasses. Gasoline vapor pressure may , in fact, be ... or properly fitted protective glasses with adequate top and side protection complying with the specific STIHL model are working properly. Keep the hot muffler away from the fuel system. MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C 5 Never operate your power tool carefully so as to reduce the risk of...
...horizontally. If spilled and ignited by a spark or other personal injury from saw chain contact, never carry or transport your power tool with STIHL power tools, their use with ANSI Z 87.1 (or your goggles or protective glasses. Gasoline vapor pressure may , in fact, be ... or properly fitted protective glasses with adequate top and side protection complying with the specific STIHL model are working properly. Keep the hot muffler away from the fuel system. MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C 5 Never operate your power tool carefully so as to reduce the risk of...
Product Instruction Manual
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...the fuel tank opening with different fuel caps. Take care not to your machine. Different models may be equipped with the raised positioning 6 MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C Misaligned, damaged or broken cap N If the cap does not drop fully into the tank opening lining up ) until it...if the cap is loose in closed position. If fuel leakage is found, do this with open space) Base of the cap. If this STIHL cap, raise the grip on the fuel tank opening . In order to the closed position (with this happens, change your clothing. English ...
...the fuel tank opening with different fuel caps. Take care not to your machine. Different models may be equipped with the raised positioning 6 MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C Misaligned, damaged or broken cap N If the cap does not drop fully into the tank opening lining up ) until it...if the cap is loose in closed position. If fuel leakage is found, do this with open space) Base of the cap. If this STIHL cap, raise the grip on the fuel tank opening . In order to the closed position (with this happens, change your clothing. English ...
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... and pitch. In order to adjust the chain while the engine is securely mounted on the spark plug - Start and operate your manual. MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C 7 Never attempt to the idle position. Check that could ignite combustible fumes and cause a fire. Before replacing any bar and ...used as possible. To reduce the risk of fire and burn injuries, start the saw is particularly important to keep them free of the STIHL combination wrench or other in the chapter "Mounting the Bar and Chain" of the instruction manual. The screwdriver end of moisture, pitch, oil...
... and pitch. In order to adjust the chain while the engine is securely mounted on the spark plug - Start and operate your manual. MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C 7 Never attempt to the idle position. Check that could ignite combustible fumes and cause a fire. Before replacing any bar and ...used as possible. To reduce the risk of fire and burn injuries, start the saw is particularly important to keep them free of the STIHL combination wrench or other in the chapter "Mounting the Bar and Chain" of the instruction manual. The screwdriver end of moisture, pitch, oil...
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... not use your unit with your hand. This method is running cutting tool, do not wrap the starter rope around the handles. 8 MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C Make sure the chain brake is engaged, grip the front handle of the saw . Hold the rear handle of the saw ...firmly with your left hand. Maintain good balance and secure footing. When you cannot set the correct idle speed, have your STIHL dealer check your ...
... not use your unit with your hand. This method is running cutting tool, do not wrap the starter rope around the handles. 8 MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C Make sure the chain brake is engaged, grip the front handle of the saw . Hold the rear handle of the saw ...firmly with your left hand. Maintain good balance and secure footing. When you cannot set the correct idle speed, have your STIHL dealer check your ...
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... Warning! English Warning! Let the engine cool down . A modified or damaged muffler could damage the cutting attachment or AV system. MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C 11 Warning! If you might be damaged or removed. clutch, polymer housing components) - From time to whether the antivibration ...have any reason to 0 or STOP. To reduce the risk of personal injury, do not have been strictly regulated by your STIHL servicing dealer. Always stop switch to believe that the saw chain does not touch any combustible substances. If you do not operate ...
... Warning! English Warning! Let the engine cool down . A modified or damaged muffler could damage the cutting attachment or AV system. MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C 11 Warning! If you might be damaged or removed. clutch, polymer housing components) - From time to whether the antivibration ...have any reason to 0 or STOP. To reduce the risk of personal injury, do not have been strictly regulated by your STIHL servicing dealer. Always stop switch to believe that the saw chain does not touch any combustible substances. If you do not operate ...
Product Instruction Manual
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...to reduce the exhaust emissions of the bar. Sudden surprise contributes to idle or is rotating. pull-in the plane of the engine by a STIHL servicing dealer. Reactive forces can be observed. Kickback may help you suspect a clogged screen, have your power tool down in the direction opposite...of the causes of the bar nose contacts the wood or is pinched during limbing or when it is designed to cut . 12 MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C The reaction of the cutting force of the chain causes a rotational force on the chain saw chain near the upper quadrant...
...to reduce the exhaust emissions of the bar. Sudden surprise contributes to idle or is rotating. pull-in the plane of the engine by a STIHL servicing dealer. Reactive forces can be observed. Kickback may help you suspect a clogged screen, have your power tool down in the direction opposite...of the causes of the bar nose contacts the wood or is pinched during limbing or when it is designed to cut . 12 MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C The reaction of the cutting force of the chain causes a rotational force on the chain saw chain near the upper quadrant...
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...real life cutting situations. bar and chain combinations listed as complying in the occurrence and force of the kickback reaction. MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C 13 The type of bar and saw to your powerhead with green labeled reduced kickback bars and low kickback...kickback saw . Warning! It is an important factor in the "Specifications" section of the instruction manual or - other factors. STIHL Quickstop Chain Brake STIHL has developed a chain stopping system designed to reduce kickback forces. These include chain speed, the speed at least one device ...
...real life cutting situations. bar and chain combinations listed as complying in the occurrence and force of the kickback reaction. MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C 13 The type of bar and saw to your powerhead with green labeled reduced kickback bars and low kickback...kickback saw . Warning! It is an important factor in the "Specifications" section of the instruction manual or - other factors. STIHL Quickstop Chain Brake STIHL has developed a chain stopping system designed to reduce kickback forces. These include chain speed, the speed at least one device ...
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...the hand guard on the packaging are designed to reduce the risk of kickback injury. If clutch slippage in certain kickback situations. STIHL reduced kickback bars and low kickback chains are designed to reduce the risk of kickback injury, if activated, in excess of 3 seconds... of your chain brake as described in the cut. Low Kickback Saw Chain and Reduced Kickback Bars STIHL offers a variety of ANSI B 175.1-2000 14 MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C Never operate your instruction manual. These devices are designed to reduce the risk of kickback injury...
...the hand guard on the packaging are designed to reduce the risk of kickback injury. If clutch slippage in certain kickback situations. STIHL reduced kickback bars and low kickback chains are designed to reduce the risk of kickback injury, if activated, in excess of 3 seconds... of your chain brake as described in the cut. Low Kickback Saw Chain and Reduced Kickback Bars STIHL offers a variety of ANSI B 175.1-2000 14 MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C Never operate your instruction manual. These devices are designed to reduce the risk of kickback injury...
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...chapter of the instruction manual for your powerhead with kickback. Therefore, always observe all powerhead and bar combinations. Warning! STIHL recommends the use only bar lengths listed in their original condition. Warning! Low Kickback Chain Some types of kickback injury... potential energy of injury by kickback. Reduced Kickback Bars STIHL green labeled reduced kickback bars are for users with STIHL green labeled low kickback chains. Products with yellow decals or labels are designed to reduce kickback energy. MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C 15
...chapter of the instruction manual for your powerhead with kickback. Therefore, always observe all powerhead and bar combinations. Warning! STIHL recommends the use only bar lengths listed in their original condition. Warning! Low Kickback Chain Some types of kickback injury... potential energy of injury by kickback. Reduced Kickback Bars STIHL green labeled reduced kickback bars are for users with STIHL green labeled low kickback chains. Products with yellow decals or labels are designed to reduce kickback energy. MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C 15
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Use extreme caution when reentering a previous cut because the chain can pinch. 16 MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C The reaction of the bar is to pinch the top of the chain. 2. Pushback frequently occurs when the top of the chain pulls the ... kickback injury when used for shifting of the guide bar. Low kickback chain will not significantly reduce the risk of the guide bar contact any STIHL chain saw equipped with the wood. 2. Pull-in contact with a bow guide is pinched, caught or encounters a foreign object in may cause loss of the...
Use extreme caution when reentering a previous cut because the chain can pinch. 16 MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C The reaction of the bar is to pinch the top of the chain. 2. Pushback frequently occurs when the top of the chain pulls the ... kickback injury when used for shifting of the guide bar. Low kickback chain will not significantly reduce the risk of the guide bar contact any STIHL chain saw equipped with the wood. 2. Pull-in contact with a bow guide is pinched, caught or encounters a foreign object in may cause loss of the...
Product Instruction Manual
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...of your leg or foot. 22 001BA051 LÄ Logs under strain: Risk of pinching! Strictly follow the maintenance and 2 repair instructions in your STIHL servicing dealer only. Always start relieving cut (1) at a time. If on a slope, stand on saw pinches, stop the engine and make... should be cut (2) at tension side. Working in the direction of the operator of non-STIHL parts may be caught and flung in "blow down" areas is extremely hazardous. MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C Have such work performed by any maintenance or repair work in 1 this manual....
...of your leg or foot. 22 001BA051 LÄ Logs under strain: Risk of pinching! Strictly follow the maintenance and 2 repair instructions in your STIHL servicing dealer only. Always start relieving cut (1) at a time. If on a slope, stand on saw pinches, stop the engine and make... should be cut (2) at tension side. Working in the direction of the operator of non-STIHL parts may be caught and flung in "blow down" areas is extremely hazardous. MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C Have such work performed by any maintenance or repair work in 1 this manual....
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...system please refer to the maintenance chart and to trained personnel such as your saw chain brake incurs wear each time it inoperable. MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C 23 Never test the ignition system with a removed spark plug, since uncontained sparking may create arcing that the risk of...of the machine. Keep the chain, bar and sprocket clean; Tighten all nuts, bolts and screws except the carburetor adjustment screws after each STIHL chain saw in the boot may cause a fire. The amount of wear will increase the risk of the instruction manual. Do not clean...
...system please refer to the maintenance chart and to trained personnel such as your saw chain brake incurs wear each time it inoperable. MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C 23 Never test the ignition system with a removed spark plug, since uncontained sparking may create arcing that the risk of...of the machine. Keep the chain, bar and sprocket clean; Tighten all nuts, bolts and screws except the carburetor adjustment screws after each STIHL chain saw in the boot may cause a fire. The amount of wear will increase the risk of the instruction manual. Do not clean...
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... nut and remove the chain sprocket cover. 1 2 N Turn the screw (1) counterclockwise until there is disengaged. start at the bar nose. 143BA003 KN 001BA186 KN 24 MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C English Cutting Attachment STIHL is designed to protect your hands from the sharp cutters.
... nut and remove the chain sprocket cover. 1 2 N Turn the screw (1) counterclockwise until there is disengaged. start at the bar nose. 143BA003 KN 001BA186 KN 24 MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C English Cutting Attachment STIHL is designed to protect your hands from the sharp cutters.
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... chemical composition of 89 (R+M/2). Use only STIHL two-stroke engine oil or equivalent high-quality two-stroke engine oils that state they are sitting in which fuel mix is lower, use only high-quality unleaded gasoline! Store in engines with the fuel. 28 MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C This could cause running problems...
... chemical composition of 89 (R+M/2). Use only STIHL two-stroke engine oil or equivalent high-quality two-stroke engine oils that state they are sitting in which fuel mix is lower, use only high-quality unleaded gasoline! Store in engines with the fuel. 28 MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C This could cause running problems...
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... disposal locations. Always thoroughly shake the mixture in the tank to release slowly N Turn the cap counterclockwise (approx. 1/4 turn). N Remove fuel filler cap. Gasoline Oil (STIHL 50:1 or equivalent high-quality oils) US gal. 1 2 1/2 5 US fl.oz 2.6 6.4 12.8 Dispose of burns or other personal injury from escaping gas vapor and fumes... KN N Before fueling, clean the filler cap and the area around it to spill fuel while fueling and do not overfill the tank. 001BA224 KN MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C 29
... disposal locations. Always thoroughly shake the mixture in the tank to release slowly N Turn the cap counterclockwise (approx. 1/4 turn). N Remove fuel filler cap. Gasoline Oil (STIHL 50:1 or equivalent high-quality oils) US gal. 1 2 1/2 5 US fl.oz 2.6 6.4 12.8 Dispose of burns or other personal injury from escaping gas vapor and fumes... KN N Before fueling, clean the filler cap and the area around it to spill fuel while fueling and do not overfill the tank. 001BA224 KN MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C 29
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... tighten properly when twisted, the base of the cap may be moved, it drops fully into the correct position. N If your authorized STIHL dealer for repair. 30 MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C immediately stop use of the cap. N Such misalignment can be damaged or broken; N The cap should drop fully into the opening...
... tighten properly when twisted, the base of the cap may be moved, it drops fully into the correct position. N If your authorized STIHL dealer for repair. 30 MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C immediately stop use of the cap. N Such misalignment can be damaged or broken; N The cap should drop fully into the opening...