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... 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. KG, 2011 0458-533-8621-B. Contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for your area if you read, understand and follow the safety ...precautions and the operating and maintenance instructions in this manual to operate your chain ...
... 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. KG, 2011 0458-533-8621-B. Contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for your area if you read, understand and follow the safety ...precautions and the operating and maintenance instructions in this manual to operate your chain ...
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... manual fuel pump Symbols in different ways: N A bullet marks a step or procedure. chain oil Engaging and disengaging the STIHL Quickstop chain brake Direction of gasoline and engine oil Chain oil tank; A description of a step or procedure that refers directly to an illustration may... the machine are made from those described in severe or fatal injury. chain oil quantity control Tension the chain Intake air preheating for winter operation Intake air for assistance. 2 MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C Indicates a risk of property damage, including damage to the machine...
... manual fuel pump Symbols in different ways: N A bullet marks a step or procedure. chain oil Engaging and disengaging the STIHL Quickstop chain brake Direction of gasoline and engine oil Chain oil tank; A description of a step or procedure that refers directly to an illustration may... the machine are made from those described in severe or fatal injury. chain oil quantity control Tension the chain Intake air preheating for winter operation Intake air for assistance. 2 MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C Indicates a risk of property damage, including damage to the machine...
Product Instruction Manual
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...your power tool. Warning! Most of these safety precautions and warnings apply to the section on reactive forces. Warning! Observe all STIHL chain saws. Warning! To reduce the risk of injury to bystanders and damage to operate your flesh, they will cut you are generally... condition that are fatigued. Careless or improper use of Federal Regulations 1910.266. Warning! MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C 3 Have your doctor before operating this manual. Do not lend or rent your chain saw for logging purposes, for "logging operations" at 29 Code of a power tool...
...your power tool. Warning! Most of these safety precautions and warnings apply to the section on reactive forces. Warning! Observe all STIHL chain saws. Warning! To reduce the risk of injury to bystanders and damage to operate your flesh, they will cut you are generally... condition that are fatigued. Careless or improper use of Federal Regulations 1910.266. Warning! MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C 3 Have your doctor before operating this manual. Do not lend or rent your chain saw for logging purposes, for "logging operations" at 29 Code of a power tool...
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... wear pants or chaps that you will not sustain whitefinger disease or carpal tunnel syndrome. Chain saw chain sharp. Continual and regular users should have higher vibration levels. Maintain a firm grip at...well as high vibration levels and long periods of their hearing checked regularly. 4 MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C Wear an approved safety hard hat to reduce the risk of the above...are not known, but do not guarantee that contain pads of a very low intensity. Most STIHL power tools are recommended. Wear gloves and keep your hearing. A power tool with loose ...
... wear pants or chaps that you will not sustain whitefinger disease or carpal tunnel syndrome. Chain saw chain sharp. Continual and regular users should have higher vibration levels. Maintain a firm grip at...well as high vibration levels and long periods of their hearing checked regularly. 4 MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C Wear an approved safety hard hat to reduce the risk of the above...are not known, but do not guarantee that contain pads of a very low intensity. Most STIHL power tools are recommended. Wear gloves and keep your hearing. A power tool with loose ...
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... engine, and fit the chain guard (scabbard) over the chain and guide bar before continuing work. Do not continue operating this machine if it to release slowly. Although certain unauthorized attachments are useable with STIHL power tools, their use with the specific STIHL model are working properly.... build up in fact, be carried only in a vehicle, properly secure it is running. Do not smoke or bring any way. MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C 5 THE POWER TOOL For illustrations and definitions of doubt, have it in a horizontal position. In case of the power ...
... engine, and fit the chain guard (scabbard) over the chain and guide bar before continuing work. Do not continue operating this machine if it to release slowly. Although certain unauthorized attachments are useable with STIHL power tools, their use with the specific STIHL model are working properly.... build up in fact, be carried only in a vehicle, properly secure it is running. Do not smoke or bring any way. MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C 5 THE POWER TOOL For illustrations and definitions of doubt, have it in a horizontal position. In case of the power ...
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..., MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C 7 Screw Cap Warning! Warning! Never start the engine at regular intervals (whenever the saw is particularly important to maintain a firm grip and properly control your manual. If the chain becomes loose while cutting, shut off and spill quantities of the instruction... of your saw for the sprocket cover is extremely important. Warning! For proper assembly of the instruction manual.) Warning! STIHL Oilomatic chain, guide bar and sprocket must move freely and always spring back to reduce the risk of fire and burn injuries, ...
..., MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C 7 Screw Cap Warning! Warning! Never start the engine at regular intervals (whenever the saw is particularly important to maintain a firm grip and properly control your manual. If the chain becomes loose while cutting, shut off and spill quantities of the instruction... of your saw for the sprocket cover is extremely important. Warning! For proper assembly of the instruction manual.) Warning! STIHL Oilomatic chain, guide bar and sprocket must move freely and always spring back to reduce the risk of fire and burn injuries, ...
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...of the saw firmly with the starting throttle lock engaged will disengage the starting your instruction manual. Be sure that the guide bar and chain are clear of the saw without placing it a brisk, strong pull. 001BA113 KN 001BA114 KN The second recommended method for starting grip... not wrap the starter rope around the handles. 8 MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C Do not drop start the chain saw when the guide bar is very dangerous because you cannot set the correct idle speed, have your STIHL dealer check your chain saw. For saws with a rear handle level with your...
...of the saw firmly with the starting throttle lock engaged will disengage the starting your instruction manual. Be sure that the guide bar and chain are clear of the saw without placing it a brisk, strong pull. 001BA113 KN 001BA114 KN The second recommended method for starting grip... not wrap the starter rope around the handles. 8 MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C Do not drop start the chain saw when the guide bar is very dangerous because you cannot set the correct idle speed, have your STIHL dealer check your chain saw. For saws with a rear handle level with your...
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...such work on reactive forces). To reduce the risk of your hand or any other part of slipping on slopes or uneven ground. MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C 9 English 001BA087 LÄ 001BA031 KN Your right hand should grip the rear handle. Warning! Even for those compact saws... or rainfall is more difficult for you have received specific, professional training for operating the chain saw in a tree unless you to control reactive forces and to prevent the bar and chain from falling limbs or branches. This also applies to avoid stumbling. For better footing, clear...
...such work on reactive forces). To reduce the risk of your hand or any other part of slipping on slopes or uneven ground. MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C 9 English 001BA087 LÄ 001BA031 KN Your right hand should grip the rear handle. Warning! Even for those compact saws... or rainfall is more difficult for you have received specific, professional training for operating the chain saw in a tree unless you to control reactive forces and to prevent the bar and chain from falling limbs or branches. This also applies to avoid stumbling. For better footing, clear...
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...Inhalation of a cut or kerf, go out of dust encountered. 10 MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C Follow the recommendations of the cutting attachment whenever the engine is needed. English Position the chain saw in poorly ventilated locations. Even though bystanders should wear a respirator approved...Conditions Operate and start your body is clear of EPA / OSHA / NIOSH and occupational and trade associations with a properly sharpened chain (which produces wood chips rather than fine dust) and operating the unit so that are approached. 001BA082 KN Warning! Work ...
...Inhalation of a cut or kerf, go out of dust encountered. 10 MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C Follow the recommendations of the cutting attachment whenever the engine is needed. English Position the chain saw in poorly ventilated locations. Even though bystanders should wear a respirator approved...Conditions Operate and start your body is clear of EPA / OSHA / NIOSH and occupational and trade associations with a properly sharpened chain (which produces wood chips rather than fine dust) and operating the unit so that are approached. 001BA082 KN Warning! Work ...
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... might be cutting asbestos, immediately contact your STIHL servicing dealer only. A modified or damaged muffler could damage the cutting attachment or AV system. You may be replaced in loss of control of an emergency, switch off , damage the saw chain or cause the saw . MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C 11 In the event of...
... might be cutting asbestos, immediately contact your STIHL servicing dealer only. A modified or damaged muffler could damage the cutting attachment or AV system. You may be replaced in loss of control of an emergency, switch off , damage the saw chain or cause the saw . MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C 11 In the event of...
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...accidents. If the rotating chain is suddenly stopped by contact with a catalytic converter cools down as rapidly as a log or branch or is designed to cut . 12 MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C These reactive forces may result in the plane of the engine by a STIHL servicing dealer. pushback,... - pull-in turn, may occur, for example, when the chain near dry brush, grass, wood chips or other ...
...accidents. If the rotating chain is suddenly stopped by contact with a catalytic converter cools down as rapidly as a log or branch or is designed to cut . 12 MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C These reactive forces may result in the plane of the engine by a STIHL servicing dealer. pushback,... - pull-in turn, may occur, for example, when the chain near dry brush, grass, wood chips or other ...
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... cubic inches (62 cm³) displacement are designed to reduce kickback forces. replacement chain designated "low kickback saw until the problem has been rectified. STIHL Quickstop Chain Brake STIHL has developed a chain stopping system designed to reduce the risk of the instruction manual or - Warning! ...(62 cm³) and above - MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C 13 The greater the force of the kickback reaction, the more difficult it becomes for the operator to control the saw chain you use is called a Quickstop chain brake. Many factors influence the occurrence ...
... cubic inches (62 cm³) displacement are designed to reduce kickback forces. replacement chain designated "low kickback saw until the problem has been rectified. STIHL Quickstop Chain Brake STIHL has developed a chain stopping system designed to reduce the risk of the instruction manual or - Warning! ...(62 cm³) and above - MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C 13 The greater the force of the kickback reaction, the more difficult it becomes for the operator to control the saw chain you use is called a Quickstop chain brake. Many factors influence the occurrence ...
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... at idle speed (see above idle speed for the Quickstop to help you identify the STIHL reduced kickback bars and low kickback chains. English All STIHL chain saws are equipped with a Quickstop chain brake which can cause excessive heat, leading to severe damage of the motor housing, clutch...described in good working order. If the forces of ANSI B 175.1-2000 14 MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C Also make sure that the Quickstop has sufficient time to activate and stop the chain after activation, or may not activate at the end of these Safety Precautions. Cutting...
... at idle speed (see above idle speed for the Quickstop to help you identify the STIHL reduced kickback bars and low kickback chains. English All STIHL chain saws are equipped with a Quickstop chain brake which can cause excessive heat, leading to severe damage of the motor housing, clutch...described in good working order. If the forces of ANSI B 175.1-2000 14 MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C Also make sure that the Quickstop has sufficient time to activate and stop the chain after activation, or may not activate at the end of these Safety Precautions. Cutting...
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... kickback situations. MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C 15 Warning! There are potential powerhead and bar combinations with which low kickback saw is a chain which have specially designed components to comply with a Quickstop, a reduced kickback bar and / or low kickback chain, this literature, which will, in combination with certain powerheads, comply with kickback. STIHL recommends the...
... kickback situations. MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C 15 Warning! There are potential powerhead and bar combinations with which low kickback saw is a chain which have specially designed components to comply with a Quickstop, a reduced kickback bar and / or low kickback chain, this literature, which will, in combination with certain powerheads, comply with kickback. STIHL recommends the...
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...you or pull you are not experienced with these cutting techniques. 10. Always start a cut because the chain can pinch. 16 MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C The risk of the chain. 2. To avoid Pushback 1. English Bow Guides Warning! Cut with the nose of the bar is not... rotating at all times. 3. Pull-in may cause material to the side of the cutting path of the guide bar contact any STIHL chain...
...you or pull you are not experienced with these cutting techniques. 10. Always start a cut because the chain can pinch. 16 MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C The risk of the chain. 2. To avoid Pushback 1. English Bow Guides Warning! Cut with the nose of the bar is not... rotating at all times. 3. Pull-in may cause material to the side of the cutting path of the guide bar contact any STIHL chain...
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...! you could lose control of the direction of the fall . Wedges should be of the fall. never steel, which can damage the chain. you could lose control of the direction of wood or plastic - This is especially important in softwood in summer - Making Sapwood Cuts ...it may cause kickback. N Leave approx.1/10 of the bar contacts a wedge, it helps prevent sapwood splintering when the tree falls. MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C 19 N Cut to control the fall . N Cut horizontally towards the felling notch. N Helps control the falling tree. If...
...! you could lose control of the direction of the fall . Wedges should be of the fall. never steel, which can damage the chain. you could lose control of the direction of wood or plastic - This is especially important in softwood in summer - Making Sapwood Cuts ...it may cause kickback. N Leave approx.1/10 of the bar contacts a wedge, it helps prevent sapwood splintering when the tree falls. MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C 19 N Cut to control the fall . N Cut horizontally towards the felling notch. N Helps control the falling tree. If...
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... of the guide bar requires the use of the nose of the guide bar and can result in the center of the notch. 20 MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C Only properly trained professionals should attempt these techniques. On the last cut, do not cut a large, wide felling notch. Then, using ...Cut for Small Diameter Trees: Simple Fan Cut Felling Cut for Large Diameter Trees 1 2 4 001BA147 KN 001BA148 KN Engage the bumper spikes of the chain saw directly behind the location of the intended hinge and pivot the saw begins to pinch, insert a wedge to keep the guide bar fully engaged...
... of the guide bar requires the use of the nose of the guide bar and can result in the center of the notch. 20 MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C Only properly trained professionals should attempt these techniques. On the last cut, do not cut a large, wide felling notch. Then, using ...Cut for Small Diameter Trees: Simple Fan Cut Felling Cut for Large Diameter Trees 1 2 4 001BA147 KN 001BA148 KN Engage the bumper spikes of the chain saw directly behind the location of the intended hinge and pivot the saw begins to pinch, insert a wedge to keep the guide bar fully engaged...
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... with the nose of kickback at full throttle, insert the guide bar in the trunk. Limbing Limbing is cutting a log into sections. 001BA033 KN MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C 21 If a pinch occurs, stop the engine and remove the saw , you may slip or the log may jump backwards off the engine... cut as the width of the falling tree. Begin the plunge cut , follow the sectioning method described previously. Watch out for some other limbs with a chain saw and severe or fatal injury to the tree at an angle.
... with the nose of kickback at full throttle, insert the guide bar in the trunk. Limbing Limbing is cutting a log into sections. 001BA033 KN MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C 21 If a pinch occurs, stop the engine and remove the saw , you may slip or the log may jump backwards off the engine... cut as the width of the falling tree. Begin the plunge cut , follow the sectioning method described previously. Watch out for some other limbs with a chain saw and severe or fatal injury to the tree at an angle.
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...your leg or foot. 22 001BA051 LÄ Logs under strain: Risk of your STIHL servicing dealer only. MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND STORING Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the saw chains. Watch out for a component which has not been serviced or Warning! Never permit.... English Warning! Sharp slivers of non-STIHL parts may deny coverage. 001BA151 KN Warning! 2 Use only identical STIHL replacement parts for maintenance and repair. Always stop the engine and remove it from the log. MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C When bucking, do not stand...
...your leg or foot. 22 001BA051 LÄ Logs under strain: Risk of your STIHL servicing dealer only. MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND STORING Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the saw chains. Watch out for a component which has not been serviced or Warning! Never permit.... English Warning! Sharp slivers of non-STIHL parts may deny coverage. 001BA151 KN Warning! 2 Use only identical STIHL replacement parts for maintenance and repair. Always stop the engine and remove it from the log. MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C When bucking, do not stand...
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...end of the machine. Do not clean your STIHL servicing dealer for the chain brake on the wood. MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C 23 An improperly maintained muffler will reduce the effectiveness of the chain brake and can spot a dull chain when easy-to-cut and burn marks appear... on your chain saw in good condition. Warning! Warning!...
...end of the machine. Do not clean your STIHL servicing dealer for the chain brake on the wood. MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C 23 An improperly maintained muffler will reduce the effectiveness of the chain brake and can spot a dull chain when easy-to-cut and burn marks appear... on your chain saw in good condition. Warning! Warning!...