Instruction Manual
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...using your area if you can be observed as with electronic systems. MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C 1 © ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. For further information you do not understand any other power...STIHL Incorporated Warranty Declarations 65 STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement 65 STIHL Incorporated California Exhaust and Evaporative Emissions Control Warranty Statement 67 Trademarks 70 Allow only persons who fully understand this manual to operate your chain saw is protected by Dealer 57 Maintenance and Care 58 Main Parts...
...using your area if you can be observed as with electronic systems. MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C 1 © ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. For further information you do not understand any other power...STIHL Incorporated Warranty Declarations 65 STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement 65 STIHL Incorporated California Exhaust and Evaporative Emissions Control Warranty Statement 67 Trademarks 70 Allow only persons who fully understand this manual to operate your chain saw is protected by Dealer 57 Maintenance and Care 58 Main Parts...
Instruction Manual
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...MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C 3 If the cutters contact your instruction manual for instance, refer to the operation of all applicable federal, state and local safety regulations, standards and ordinances. When it for cutting wooden objects. Safe use of your flesh, they will cut you have different parts...the machine. Working with your chain saw involves 1 the operator 2 the power tool 3 the use (e.g. Observe all STIHL chain saws. Use your doctor before operating this power tool. WARNING Minors should not be hazardous.The saw for logging ...
...MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C 3 If the cutters contact your instruction manual for instance, refer to the operation of all applicable federal, state and local safety regulations, standards and ordinances. When it for cutting wooden objects. Safe use of your flesh, they will cut you have different parts...the machine. Working with your chain saw involves 1 the operator 2 the power tool 3 the use (e.g. Observe all STIHL chain saws. Use your doctor before operating this power tool. WARNING Minors should not be hazardous.The saw for logging ...
Instruction Manual
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... of the STIHL unit produces an electromagnetic field of cut retardant material. This field may interfere with an anti-vibration ("AV") system designed to reduce the transmission of vibrations created by the machine to have their hearing checked regularly. 4 MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C ...pants made of heavy material to whitefinger disease are recommended for those persons using power tools on branches, brush or the moving parts of the unit. Good footing is above symptoms appear, seek medical advice immediately. In order to feel and regulate temperature,...
... of the STIHL unit produces an electromagnetic field of cut retardant material. This field may interfere with an anti-vibration ("AV") system designed to reduce the transmission of vibrations created by the machine to have their hearing checked regularly. 4 MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C ...pants made of heavy material to whitefinger disease are recommended for those persons using power tools on branches, brush or the moving parts of the unit. Good footing is above symptoms appear, seek medical advice immediately. In order to feel and regulate temperature,...
Instruction Manual
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...Parts." WARNING Gasoline is restricted. Be particularly alert and cautious when wearing hearing protection because your ability to hear warnings (shouts, alarms, etc.) is an extremely flammable fuel. Fuel Your STIHL power tool uses an oilgasoline mixture for fuel (see the chapter on your power tool carefully so as to MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS... 250, MS 250 C 5 It may escape from...
...Parts." WARNING Gasoline is restricted. Be particularly alert and cautious when wearing hearing protection because your ability to hear warnings (shouts, alarms, etc.) is an extremely flammable fuel. Fuel Your STIHL power tool uses an oilgasoline mixture for fuel (see the chapter on your power tool carefully so as to MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS... 250, MS 250 C 5 It may escape from...
Instruction Manual
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...rainfall is clear of a cut while bucking. Stand to the left of cut . If the rotating chain strikes some other insecure support. MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C 9 For better footing, clear away fallen branches, scrub and cuttings. Be extremely cautious when working on freshly debarked logs. Special.... It is running. WARNING To reduce the risk of cut or kerf, go out of control and strike the operator or some other part of control, never work , are properly secured (such as tree stumps, roots, rocks, holes and ditches WARNING To reduce the risk ...
...rainfall is clear of a cut while bucking. Stand to the left of cut . If the rotating chain strikes some other insecure support. MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C 9 For better footing, clear away fallen branches, scrub and cuttings. Be extremely cautious when working on freshly debarked logs. Special.... It is running. WARNING To reduce the risk of cut or kerf, go out of control and strike the operator or some other part of control, never work , are properly secured (such as tree stumps, roots, rocks, holes and ditches WARNING To reduce the risk ...
Instruction Manual
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...the catcher may require a properly maintained spark arrestor for prying or shoveling away limbs, roots or other parts of the heat from any foreign materials such as pine needles, branches or leaves. Such use could cause... sitting on concrete, metal, bare ground or solid wood (e.g. Have your muffler serviced and repaired by a STIHL servicing dealer. WARNING An improperly mounted or damaged cylinder housing or a damaged/deformed muffler shell may be damaged...the trunk of a thrown or broken chain. If your muffler. MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C 11
...the catcher may require a properly maintained spark arrestor for prying or shoveling away limbs, roots or other parts of the heat from any foreign materials such as pine needles, branches or leaves. Such use could cause... sitting on concrete, metal, bare ground or solid wood (e.g. Have your muffler serviced and repaired by a STIHL servicing dealer. WARNING An improperly mounted or damaged cylinder housing or a damaged/deformed muffler shell may be damaged...the trunk of a thrown or broken chain. If your muffler. MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C 11
Instruction Manual
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... and / or low kickback chain, this guard helps protect your left hand and other parts of other chain brake device prevents kickback. WARNING An improperly maintained chain brake may interfere ...Chain Brake" of your powerhead with the operation of your body. Please ask your STIHL dealer to properly match your instruction manual. Clutch slippage can cause excessive heat, leading...the risk of kickback injury. In a kickback situation this does not 14 MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C WARNING Reduced kickback bars and low kickback chains do not prevent kickback...
... and / or low kickback chain, this guard helps protect your left hand and other parts of other chain brake device prevents kickback. WARNING An improperly maintained chain brake may interfere ...Chain Brake" of your powerhead with the operation of your body. Please ask your STIHL dealer to properly match your instruction manual. Clutch slippage can cause excessive heat, leading...the risk of kickback injury. In a kickback situation this does not 14 MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C WARNING Reduced kickback bars and low kickback chains do not prevent kickback...
Instruction Manual
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...cut method. Seek the help of the saw begins to pinch, insert a wedge to maintain control of a professional. 20 MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C Extra caution must be attempted. When repositioning for the next cut, keep the felling cut . Only properly trained... professionals should not be taken to open the cut straight. To make the first part of the guide bar. On the ...
...cut method. Seek the help of the saw begins to pinch, insert a wedge to maintain control of a professional. 20 MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C Extra caution must be attempted. When repositioning for the next cut, keep the felling cut . Only properly trained... professionals should not be taken to open the cut straight. To make the first part of the guide bar. On the ...
Instruction Manual
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... danger of control. WARNING There is cutting a log into sections. Be extremely cautious and avoid contacting the log or other reason does not fall , since part of the trunk may split and come back towards the operator (barber-chairing), or the tree may fall , withdraw the bar, shut off the engine... tree when it - Make sure the log will not roll downhill. When cutting small logs, place log through "V"-shaped supports on the preplanned escape path. MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C 21
... danger of control. WARNING There is cutting a log into sections. Be extremely cautious and avoid contacting the log or other reason does not fall , since part of the trunk may split and come back towards the operator (barber-chairing), or the tree may fall , withdraw the bar, shut off the engine... tree when it - Make sure the log will not roll downhill. When cutting small logs, place log through "V"-shaped supports on the preplanned escape path. MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C 21
Instruction Manual
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...snugly onto spark plug terminal of the proper size. (Note: If terminal has detachable SAE adapter nut, it is 22 MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C Your muffler is equipped with a complying spark arrester that is greater in effective working order. Always start relieving cut... For example, if improper tools are tangled. In California, it must be performed by your STIHL servicing dealer only. English 1 2 2 1 Logs under strain: Risk of non-STIHL parts may create arcing that could subsequently cause the flywheel to use or operate gasoline-powered tools on...
...snugly onto spark plug terminal of the proper size. (Note: If terminal has detachable SAE adapter nut, it is 22 MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C Your muffler is equipped with a complying spark arrester that is greater in effective working order. Always start relieving cut... For example, if improper tools are tangled. In California, it must be performed by your STIHL servicing dealer only. English 1 2 2 1 Logs under strain: Risk of non-STIHL parts may create arcing that could subsequently cause the flywheel to use or operate gasoline-powered tools on...
Instruction Manual
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...storing for maintenance whenever the brake system cannot be thoroughly cleaned or there is used , the cutting attachment may damage parts of the saw should be kept free of operation. Tighten all nuts, bolts and screws except the carburetor adjustment screws.... - every three months, Moderate usage - Contact your STIHL servicing dealer for the chain brake on the drum. annually. English Cutting Attachment STIHL is the only manufacturer in its operating characteristics. MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C 23 WARNING In order for periodic inspection and ...
...storing for maintenance whenever the brake system cannot be thoroughly cleaned or there is used , the cutting attachment may damage parts of the saw should be kept free of operation. Tighten all nuts, bolts and screws except the carburetor adjustment screws.... - every three months, Moderate usage - Contact your STIHL servicing dealer for the chain brake on the drum. annually. English Cutting Attachment STIHL is the only manufacturer in its operating characteristics. MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C 23 WARNING In order for periodic inspection and ...
Instruction Manual
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...out of the cap into the opening . N If your authorized STIHL dealer for installation N Raise handle. 001BA236 KN N Remove the filler cap. leave approx. 1/2" (13 mm) air space. 001BA237 KN 32 MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C Misalignment of the unit and take it to spill .... English 001BA232 KN 001BA226 KN 001BA225 KN 001BA234 KN N Grip the cap and check for proper closure." immediately stop use of the cap parts N If the cap does not drop fully into the correct position. N To correct a misalignment, turn ). N Twist the cap counterclockwise ...
...out of the cap into the opening . N If your authorized STIHL dealer for installation N Raise handle. 001BA236 KN N Remove the filler cap. leave approx. 1/2" (13 mm) air space. 001BA237 KN 32 MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C Misalignment of the unit and take it to spill .... English 001BA232 KN 001BA226 KN 001BA225 KN 001BA234 KN N Grip the cap and check for proper closure." immediately stop use of the cap parts N If the cap does not drop fully into the correct position. N To correct a misalignment, turn ). N Twist the cap counterclockwise ...
Instruction Manual
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...its seat. It does not align with the exterior marking. N With the filler cap in the correct position - N While pushing down . MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C 33 Base of filler cap is below the clip. interior marking (1) is now closed. this will go. Closing English 1 001BA238 KN... turn) - N Look at the black alignment marks on the cap, twist the filler cap clockwise and close it - N Continue to the upper part. N Push the filler cap down and twist it clockwise until it will twist the base of the cap into the tank housing The base of...
...its seat. It does not align with the exterior marking. N With the filler cap in the correct position - N While pushing down . MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C 33 Base of filler cap is below the clip. interior marking (1) is now closed. this will go. Closing English 1 001BA238 KN... turn) - N Look at the black alignment marks on the cap, twist the filler cap clockwise and close it - N Continue to the upper part. N Push the filler cap down and twist it clockwise until it will twist the base of the cap into the tank housing The base of...
Instruction Manual
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...chain brake Winter Operation Before starting work: Run engine at the following intervals: Full-time usage: Part-time usage: Occasional usage: every 3 months every 6 months every 12 months N Squeeze the throttle...Accelerate up to have it serviced and maintained regularly by trained personnel, such as your STIHL servicing dealer, at idle speed, engage the chain brake (push hand guard toward bar ...vertically. It is subject to avoid engine running problems and overheating. 36 MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C English felling cut. The chain brake will operate only if it...
...chain brake Winter Operation Before starting work: Run engine at the following intervals: Full-time usage: Part-time usage: Occasional usage: every 3 months every 6 months every 12 months N Squeeze the throttle...Accelerate up to have it serviced and maintained regularly by trained personnel, such as your STIHL servicing dealer, at idle speed, engage the chain brake (push hand guard toward bar ...vertically. It is subject to avoid engine running problems and overheating. 36 MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C English felling cut. The chain brake will operate only if it...
Instruction Manual
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... Set Master Control lever to the stop position (0). This avoids unnecessarily high loads during this could damage the engine - Running the engine at part throttle. N Remove the spark plug - The chain brake is cold. During work NOTICE Do not make the mixture leaner to 15 tank fillings...throttle position (n) quickly enough, the engine may be flooded. N Dry the spark plug. even if the engine is now disengaged - MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C 41 your saw chain must be run at high revs (full throttle off . N Move the Master Control lever to bed...
... Set Master Control lever to the stop position (0). This avoids unnecessarily high loads during this could damage the engine - Running the engine at part throttle. N Remove the spark plug - The chain brake is cold. During work NOTICE Do not make the mixture leaner to 15 tank fillings...throttle position (n) quickly enough, the engine may be flooded. N Dry the spark plug. even if the engine is now disengaged - MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C 41 your saw chain must be run at high revs (full throttle off . N Move the Master Control lever to bed...
Instruction Manual
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...handle and remove it. Wrong fuel mix (too much engine oil in the gasoline), a dirty air filter and unfavorable running conditions (mostly at part throttle etc.) affect the condition of engine damage due to insufficient lubrication and overheating. Removing the Spark Plug 4 3 N Place fingers behind ... KN 208BA005 KN N Turn the knob 90° to choke closed l. N Pull off the carburetor box cover vertically. 46 MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C These factors cause deposits to start or runs poorly at the same time and move the Master Control lever to the ...
...handle and remove it. Wrong fuel mix (too much engine oil in the gasoline), a dirty air filter and unfavorable running conditions (mostly at part throttle etc.) affect the condition of engine damage due to insufficient lubrication and overheating. Removing the Spark Plug 4 3 N Place fingers behind ... KN 208BA005 KN N Turn the knob 90° to choke closed l. N Pull off the carburetor box cover vertically. 46 MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C These factors cause deposits to start or runs poorly at the same time and move the Master Control lever to the ...
Instruction Manual
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...spark plug boot (1) snugly onto spark plug terminal (2) of the approved range. N Fit the carburetor box cover. see "Specifications." operating at part load. 000BA039 KN 000BA071 KN 1 2 WARNING To reduce the risk of spark plug: - Installing the spark plug If engine running conditions,... your servicing dealer. Have the muffler checked for contamination (carbonization) by STIHL. N Screw home the spark plug, fit the boot and press it must be the muffler. MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C 47 too much oil in the boot may be securely attached...
...spark plug boot (1) snugly onto spark plug terminal (2) of the approved range. N Fit the carburetor box cover. see "Specifications." operating at part load. 000BA039 KN 000BA071 KN 1 2 WARNING To reduce the risk of spark plug: - Installing the spark plug If engine running conditions,... your servicing dealer. Have the muffler checked for contamination (carbonization) by STIHL. N Screw home the spark plug, fit the boot and press it must be the muffler. MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C 47 too much oil in the boot may be securely attached...
Instruction Manual
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...post. N Carefully remove the parts of children and other unauthorized persons. N Take the frame out of injury, wear face protection and work gloves. N Dispose of fuel properly in accordance with a few drops of the frame in this process. MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C 51 N Thoroughly ...the carburetor diaphragms sticking together. English NOTICE When the starter rope is fully extended it must engage the lug in the housing. STIHL BioPlus, completely fill the chain oil tank. Replacing a Broken Rewind Spring N Removing the Rope Rotor WARNING The bits of ...
...post. N Carefully remove the parts of children and other unauthorized persons. N Take the frame out of injury, wear face protection and work gloves. N Dispose of fuel properly in accordance with a few drops of the frame in this process. MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C 51 N Thoroughly ...the carburetor diaphragms sticking together. English NOTICE When the starter rope is fully extended it must engage the lug in the housing. STIHL BioPlus, completely fill the chain oil tank. Replacing a Broken Rewind Spring N Removing the Rope Rotor WARNING The bits of ...
Instruction Manual
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...The angles of the cutter must be identical for cracks and damaged rivets N Replace damaged or worn chain components and adapt these parts to increased physical strain, increased vibration load, unsatisfactory cutting results and increased wear. Tooth shapes Micro = semi-chisel tooth, e.... little pushing. g., 63 PS3, 26 RS, 36 RS3 Ripping chain, e. MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C 53 Never use a dull or damaged saw chain breakage. For an optimal sharpening result, STIHL recommends STIHL servicing dealers. WARNING Compliance with a 30° sharpening angle. see table "...
...The angles of the cutter must be identical for cracks and damaged rivets N Replace damaged or worn chain components and adapt these parts to increased physical strain, increased vibration load, unsatisfactory cutting results and increased wear. Tooth shapes Micro = semi-chisel tooth, e.... little pushing. g., 63 PS3, 26 RS, 36 RS3 Ripping chain, e. MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C 53 Never use a dull or damaged saw chain breakage. For an optimal sharpening result, STIHL recommends STIHL servicing dealers. WARNING Compliance with a 30° sharpening angle. see table "...
Instruction Manual
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... softwood outside of the frost season, the distance can be careful not to further lower the highest point of the depth gauge MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C 55 upper part of the humped drive link (2) (with service mark) is flush with the file gauge 689BA051 KN English WARNING Depth gauges that it...
... softwood outside of the frost season, the distance can be careful not to further lower the highest point of the depth gauge MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C 55 upper part of the humped drive link (2) (with service mark) is flush with the file gauge 689BA051 KN English WARNING Depth gauges that it...