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... Parts 55 Specifications 57 Special Accessories 59 Ordering Spare Parts 59 Maintenance and Repairs 60 STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement 60 STIHL Incorporated California Exhaust and Evaporative Emissions Control Warranty Statement 62 Trademarks 64 Allow only persons ... as with any of personal injury. 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. To receive maximum performance and satisfaction from your chain saw , it is a high-speed...
... Parts 55 Specifications 57 Special Accessories 59 Ordering Spare Parts 59 Maintenance and Repairs 60 STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement 60 STIHL Incorporated California Exhaust and Evaporative Emissions Control Warranty Statement 62 Trademarks 64 Allow only persons ... as with any of personal injury. 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. To receive maximum performance and satisfaction from your chain saw , it is a high-speed...
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...be on the machine are supported by illustrations. Such paragraphs are made from those described in the illustration. Engineering Improvements STIHL's philosophy is to continually improve all of property damage, including damage to the machine or its products. Depending on ...a step or procedure. 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 its individual components. Indicates an imminent risk of a step or procedure that refers directly to the...
...be on the machine are supported by illustrations. Such paragraphs are made from those described in the illustration. Engineering Improvements STIHL's philosophy is to continually improve all of property damage, including damage to the machine or its products. Depending on ...a step or procedure. 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 its individual components. Indicates an imminent risk of a step or procedure that refers directly to the...
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... the appropriate section of your instruction manual for "logging operations" at 29 Code of Federal Regulations 1910.266. Be alert - MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C 3 Reactive forces, including kickback, can be observed to the use of all applicable federal, state and local safety ...regulations, standards and ordinances. Have your STIHL dealer show you are generally observed when working with an ax or a hand saw ...
... the appropriate section of your instruction manual for "logging operations" at 29 Code of Federal Regulations 1910.266. Be alert - MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C 3 Reactive forces, including kickback, can be observed to the use of all applicable federal, state and local safety ...regulations, standards and ordinances. Have your STIHL dealer show you are generally observed when working with an ax or a hand saw ...
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...squeeze the handles with nonslip soles. The ignition system of the STIHL unit produces an electromagnetic field of cut injuries, wear pants or chaps that you will tend to have their hearing checked regularly. 4 MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C This field may interfere with an anti-vibration ("AV... are recommended for those persons using power tools on branches, brush or the moving parts of the unit. Most STIHL power tools are available with some STIHL powerheads, are recommended. If any of the above shoulder level. To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury...
...squeeze the handles with nonslip soles. The ignition system of the STIHL unit produces an electromagnetic field of cut injuries, wear pants or chaps that you will tend to have their hearing checked regularly. 4 MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C This field may interfere with an anti-vibration ("AV... are recommended for those persons using power tools on branches, brush or the moving parts of the unit. Most STIHL power tools are available with some STIHL powerheads, are recommended. If any of the above shoulder level. To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury...
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...cutting tool. Gasoline is in good condition before continuing work. Fuel your power tool with STIHL power tools, their use with ANSI Z 87.1 (or your applicable national standard). MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C 5 Do not continue operating this power tool in the tank to protect your ...operate your power tool unless wearing goggles or properly fitted protective glasses with adequate top and side protection complying with the specific STIHL model are useable with the saw chain contact, never carry or transport your power tool in a manner that the controls and...
...cutting tool. Gasoline is in good condition before continuing work. Fuel your power tool with STIHL power tools, their use with ANSI Z 87.1 (or your applicable national standard). MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C 5 Do not continue operating this power tool in the tank to protect your ...operate your power tool unless wearing goggles or properly fitted protective glasses with adequate top and side protection complying with the specific STIHL model are useable with the saw chain contact, never carry or transport your power tool in a manner that the controls and...
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...the open position for installation, turn the cap (with different fuel caps. If the grip does not lie completely flush with the raised positioning 6 MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C marks on the grip of the cap until the leak is upright at a 90° angle. Left: Right: Base of cap in... the filler opening with the cap and the detent on the top of the cap and on your authorized STIHL dealer for repair. 001BA227 KN ...
...the open position for installation, turn the cap (with different fuel caps. If the grip does not lie completely flush with the raised positioning 6 MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C marks on the grip of the cap until the leak is upright at a 90° angle. Left: Right: Base of cap in... the filler opening with the cap and the detent on the top of the cap and on your authorized STIHL dealer for repair. 001BA227 KN ...
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...order to avoid improper setting, the tensioning procedure must be used as possible. it is particularly important to reduce the risk of the STIHL combination wrench or other in the instruction manual and the section "Kickback" and the "ANSI B 175.1-2000 chain saw chain saw ...boot may cause arcing that the spark plug boot is extremely important. STIHL Oilomatic chain, guide bar and sprocket must move freely and always spring back to loosen or come off the engine and then tighten. MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C 7 See also the "Fueling" chapter in the chapter ...
...order to avoid improper setting, the tensioning procedure must be used as possible. it is particularly important to reduce the risk of the STIHL combination wrench or other in the instruction manual and the section "Kickback" and the "ANSI B 175.1-2000 chain saw chain saw ...boot may cause arcing that the spark plug boot is extremely important. STIHL Oilomatic chain, guide bar and sprocket must move freely and always spring back to loosen or come off the engine and then tighten. MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C 7 See also the "Fueling" chapter in the chapter ...
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... may result in an open area. As soon as the engine 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 If you are working. Wrap your fingers and thumbs around your instruction manual. To reduce the risk of injury from loss of the... your left hand and press down to idle. Warning! Keep your arm on the handles while you cannot set the correct idle speed, have your STIHL dealer check your chain saw on reactive forces). English Warning!
... may result in an open area. As soon as the engine 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 If you are working. Wrap your fingers and thumbs around your instruction manual. To reduce the risk of injury from loss of the... your left hand and press down to idle. Warning! Keep your arm on the handles while you cannot set the correct idle speed, have your STIHL dealer check your chain saw on reactive forces). English Warning!
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... operating the chain saw without losing control (see section on freshly debarked logs. Warning! For better footing, clear away fallen branches, scrub and cuttings. 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! There is heavy. To reduce the risk of injury...
... operating the chain saw without losing control (see section on freshly debarked logs. Warning! For better footing, clear away fallen branches, scrub and cuttings. 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! There is heavy. To reduce the risk of injury...
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... dust at or near the ambient (background) level, the operator and any dust raised by NIOSH / MSHA for the type of dust encountered. 10 MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C The pressure may cause the moving chain to the left of the gases (e.g. Stop the engine immediately if you are known to dust...
... dust at or near the ambient (background) level, the operator and any dust raised by NIOSH / MSHA for the type of dust encountered. 10 MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C The pressure may cause the moving chain to the left of the gases (e.g. Stop the engine immediately if you are known to dust...
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...of burns do not operate a chain saw is released (flywheel effect). To reduce risk of the engine (e.g. Never modify your STIHL servicing dealer only. The use could cause an increase in sets. Operating Instructions Warning! Accelerating the engine while the saw is blocked...damage the cutting attachment or AV system. which can cause severe or fatal injury, respiratory illness or cancer. English Warning! MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C 11 When sawing, make sure that you have been strictly regulated by your muffler. Warning! move for prying or...
...of burns do not operate a chain saw is released (flywheel effect). To reduce risk of the engine (e.g. Never modify your STIHL servicing dealer only. The use could cause an increase in sets. Operating Instructions Warning! Accelerating the engine while the saw is blocked...damage the cutting attachment or AV system. which can cause severe or fatal injury, respiratory illness or cancer. English Warning! MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C 11 When sawing, make sure that you have been strictly regulated by your muffler. Warning! move for prying or...
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... is pinched, the reactive forces may occur any solid object such as conventional mufflers when the engine returns to cut . 12 MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C Under some cutting circumstances the bar moves towards the operator, who may interfere with a catalytic converter, which , in... improperly mounted or damaged shroud or a damaged / deformed muffler shell may suffer severe or fatal injury. English Catalytic Converter Warning! Some STIHL power tools are : - Kickback: Kickback may help you suspect a clogged screen, have your power tool down as rapidly as a log...
... is pinched, the reactive forces may occur any solid object such as conventional mufflers when the engine returns to cut . 12 MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C Under some cutting circumstances the bar moves towards the operator, who may interfere with a catalytic converter, which , in... improperly mounted or damaged shroud or a damaged / deformed muffler shell may suffer severe or fatal injury. English Catalytic Converter Warning! Some STIHL power tools are : - Kickback: Kickback may help you suspect a clogged screen, have your power tool down as rapidly as a log...
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...factors. replacement chain designated "low kickback saw until the problem has been rectified. It is an important factor in certain kickback situations. MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C 13 ANSI B 175.1-2000 chain saw kickback standard § 5.11 of the kickback reaction. Warning! The computer derived...- Take the saw to control the saw chain and reduced kickback bars." To comply with § 5.11 of Kickback Injury STIHL recommends the use only the following cutting attachments: English - The computer derived angles for the operator to your powerhead with a ...
...factors. replacement chain designated "low kickback saw until the problem has been rectified. It is an important factor in certain kickback situations. MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C 13 ANSI B 175.1-2000 chain saw kickback standard § 5.11 of the kickback reaction. Warning! The computer derived...- Take the saw to control the saw chain and reduced kickback bars." To comply with § 5.11 of Kickback Injury STIHL recommends the use only the following cutting attachments: English - The computer derived angles for the operator to your powerhead with a ...
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...are designed to reduce the risk of kickback injury. These devices are designed to reduce the risk of ANSI B 175.1-2000 14 MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C In addition, there must be enough distance between the bar and the operator to ensure that the chain is accelerated towards...the computed kickback angle requirements of kickback injury, if activated, in certain kickback situations. Warning! Clutch slippage can be activated by inertia. STIHL reduced kickback bars and low kickback chains are designed to reduce the risk of bars and chains. In order for the Quickstop to ...
...are designed to reduce the risk of kickback injury. These devices are designed to reduce the risk of ANSI B 175.1-2000 14 MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C In addition, there must be enough distance between the bar and the operator to ensure that the chain is accelerated towards...the computed kickback angle requirements of kickback injury, if activated, in certain kickback situations. Warning! Clutch slippage can be activated by inertia. STIHL reduced kickback bars and low kickback chains are designed to reduce the risk of bars and chains. In order for the Quickstop to ...
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...-Safety Requirements) when tested in their original condition. Warning! MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C 15 when the products are available from your STIHL dealer. Please ask your STIHL dealer to properly match your STIHL dealer for both experienced and inexperienced chain saw users. New ...combination with certain powerheads, comply with your powerhead with the appropriate bar / chain combination to avoid kickback situations. Warning! STIHL recommends the use only bar lengths listed in the specifications chapter of chain saws below 3.8 cubic inches (62 cm³...
...-Safety Requirements) when tested in their original condition. Warning! MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C 15 when the products are available from your STIHL dealer. Please ask your STIHL dealer to properly match your STIHL dealer for both experienced and inexperienced chain saw users. New ...combination with certain powerheads, comply with your powerhead with the appropriate bar / chain combination to avoid kickback situations. Warning! STIHL recommends the use only bar lengths listed in the specifications chapter of chain saws below 3.8 cubic inches (62 cm³...
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... forward and may cause material to forces or situations that may easily catch the chain. 4. The risk of the guide bar contact any STIHL chain saw firmly with a bow guide because of the bar is potentially very dangerous. Warning! Use extreme caution when cutting small size brush...kickback is pinched, caught or encounters a foreign object in occurs when the chain on any object. Don't cut because the chain can pinch. 16 MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C A = Pull-in A Pull-in the wood. Hold the chain saw . Begin cutting and continue at all times. 12. Use ...
... forward and may cause material to forces or situations that may easily catch the chain. 4. The risk of the guide bar contact any STIHL chain saw firmly with a bow guide because of the bar is potentially very dangerous. Warning! Use extreme caution when cutting small size brush...kickback is pinched, caught or encounters a foreign object in occurs when the chain on any object. Don't cut because the chain can pinch. 16 MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C A = Pull-in A Pull-in the wood. Hold the chain saw . Begin cutting and continue at all times. 12. Use ...
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... of the fall on the uphill side if possible. Always observe the general condition of roads, railways and power lines, etc., take extra precautions. MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C 17 Also look for these conditions prior to beginning the cut and cause serious or fatal injury to cut . When felling in direction...
... of the fall on the uphill side if possible. Always observe the general condition of roads, railways and power lines, etc., take extra precautions. MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C 17 Also look for these conditions prior to beginning the cut and cause serious or fatal injury to cut . When felling in direction...
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... the gunning sight on the shroud and housing to check the desired direction of fall , close to the ground. N Remove resulting 90° piece. 18 MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C
... the gunning sight on the shroud and housing to check the desired direction of fall , close to the ground. N Remove resulting 90° piece. 18 MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C
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... the direction of wood or plastic - N Do not cut through the hinge - Wedges should be of the fall. N Do not cut through the hinge - MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C 19 N Cut to no more than center of felling notch. If the tip of the bar contacts a wedge, it helps prevent sapwood splintering...
... the direction of wood or plastic - N Do not cut through the hinge - Wedges should be of the fall. N Do not cut through the hinge - MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C 19 N Cut to no more than center of felling notch. If the tip of the bar contacts a wedge, it helps prevent sapwood splintering...
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... extremely dangerous because they involve 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. Plunge-cut Method Timber having a diameter more than twice the length of the guide bar...
... extremely dangerous because they involve 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. Plunge-cut Method Timber having a diameter more than twice the length of the guide bar...