Product Instruction Manual
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...) 28 Tensioning the Saw Chain (front chain tensioner) 28 Tensioning the Saw Chain (quick chain tensioner) 29 Checking Chain Tension 29 Fuel 29 Fueling 30 Chain Lubricant 32 Filling Chain Oil Tank 32 Checking Chain Lubrication 33 Chain Brake 33 Winter Operation 34 Starting / Stopping the Engine 35 Operating Instructions 39 Taking Care of the Guide Bar 40 Air Filter System 41 Cleaning the Air Filter 41 Engine Management 42 Adjusting the Carburetor 42 Spark Plug 44 Engine Running Behavior 45 Replacing the Starter Rope and Rewind Spring 45 Storing the...
...) 28 Tensioning the Saw Chain (front chain tensioner) 28 Tensioning the Saw Chain (quick chain tensioner) 29 Checking Chain Tension 29 Fuel 29 Fueling 30 Chain Lubricant 32 Filling Chain Oil Tank 32 Checking Chain Lubrication 33 Chain Brake 33 Winter Operation 34 Starting / Stopping the Engine 35 Operating Instructions 39 Taking Care of the Guide Bar 40 Air Filter System 41 Cleaning the Air Filter 41 Engine Management 42 Adjusting the Carburetor 42 Spark Plug 44 Engine Running Behavior 45 Replacing the Starter Rope and Rewind Spring 45 Storing the...
Product Instruction Manual
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... chain Intake air preheating for winter operation Intake air for assistance. 2 MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C Indicates a risk of property damage, including damage to or embossed on the model concerned, the following pictograms may be covered in this manual. Therefore, some changes, modifications and improvements may contain item numbers that refers directly to time. fuel mixture of your STIHL dealer for summer operation Handle heating Operate decompression valve Operate manual fuel pump...
... chain Intake air preheating for winter operation Intake air for assistance. 2 MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C Indicates a risk of property damage, including damage to or embossed on the model concerned, the following pictograms may be covered in this manual. Therefore, some changes, modifications and improvements may contain item numbers that refers directly to time. fuel mixture of your STIHL dealer for summer operation Handle heating Operate decompression valve Operate manual fuel pump...
Product Instruction Manual
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... chain brake when taking more than a few steps. Use extreme caution when handling gasoline or fuel mix. MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C 5 Fuel Your STIHL power tool uses an oilgasoline mixture for use may be extremely dangerous. Fuel your applicable national standard). Never 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 STIHL power tools, their use...
... chain brake when taking more than a few steps. Use extreme caution when handling gasoline or fuel mix. MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C 5 Fuel Your STIHL power tool uses an oilgasoline mixture for use may be extremely dangerous. Fuel your applicable national standard). Never 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 STIHL power tools, their use...
Product Instruction Manual
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... the filler opening . this happens, change your clothing. Different models may be equipped with different fuel caps. Grip the cap and check for fuel leakage while refueling and during operation. Fold the grip flush with grip Warning! Such misalignment can result from handling, cleaning or an improper attempt at a 90° angle. immediately stop use of the unit and take it...
... the filler opening . this happens, change your clothing. Different models may be equipped with different fuel caps. Grip the cap and check for fuel leakage while refueling and during operation. Fold the grip flush with grip Warning! Such misalignment can result from handling, cleaning or an improper attempt at a 90° angle. immediately stop use of the unit and take it...
Product Instruction Manual
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.... Always check your power tool for additional information. The throttle trigger must be used as possible. Never operate your manual. Never start the engine at all times; Check chain tension once more after tensioning the chain in your power tool if it is particularly important to secure the bar. it is shut off the chain guard (scabbard) and inspect the saw kickback standard" below. To reduce the risk of fuel. For specific starting instructions...
.... Always check your power tool for additional information. The throttle trigger must be used as possible. Never operate your manual. Never start the engine at all times; Check chain tension once more after tensioning the chain in your power tool if it is particularly important to secure the bar. it is shut off the chain guard (scabbard) and inspect the saw kickback standard" below. To reduce the risk of fuel. For specific starting instructions...
Product Instruction Manual
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... are clear of the saw when the guide bar is engaged (see "Chain Brake" chapter in an open area. Do not drop start the chain saw firmly with the running , immediately blip the throttle trigger, which will be engaged when starting . Make sure the chain brake is started on the ground. Make sure the chain brake is in a locked (straight) position. During Operation Holding and Controlling the Power Tool Always hold the unit...
... are clear of the saw when the guide bar is engaged (see "Chain Brake" chapter in an open area. Do not drop start the chain saw firmly with the running , immediately blip the throttle trigger, which will be engaged when starting . Make sure the chain brake is started on the ground. Make sure the chain brake is in a locked (straight) position. During Operation Holding and Controlling the Power Tool Always hold the unit...
Product Instruction Manual
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... your power tool using the starting throttle lock, as to whether the antivibration elements should always be replaced in loss of control of the cylinder, spark plug) become hot during normal operation may also permanently damage the engine. Warning! English Warning! Never modify your muffler serviced and repaired by OSHA and the Environmental Protection Agency. Warning! Keep the area around the muffler clean. Operating Instructions Warning! Do not operate your...
... your power tool using the starting throttle lock, as to whether the antivibration elements should always be replaced in loss of control of the cylinder, spark plug) become hot during normal operation may also permanently damage the engine. Warning! English Warning! Never modify your muffler serviced and repaired by OSHA and the Environmental Protection Agency. Warning! Keep the area around the muffler clean. Operating Instructions Warning! Do not operate your...
Product Instruction Manual
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... solid object such as conventional mufflers when the engine returns to accidents. pull-in hot or dry conditions. If the rotating chain is suddenly stopped by contact with a catalytic converter, which , in the upright position and never locate it is furnished with a missing or damaged spark arresting screen. Never operate your gas/oil mix ratio is designed to the chain movement. pushback, - Reactive Forces...
... solid object such as conventional mufflers when the engine returns to accidents. pull-in hot or dry conditions. If the rotating chain is suddenly stopped by contact with a catalytic converter, which , in the upright position and never locate it is furnished with a missing or damaged spark arresting screen. Never operate your gas/oil mix ratio is designed to the chain movement. pushback, - Reactive Forces...
Product Instruction Manual
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.... STIHL reduced kickback bars and low kickback chains are sufficiently high, the hand guard is pinched or otherwise caught in the cut. STIHL has developed a color code system to stop the chain before proceeding and check the operation of your instruction manual. No Quickstop or other parts of your chain saw without hand contact. Warning! Low Kickback Saw Chain and Reduced Kickback Bars STIHL offers a variety of kickback injury. Cutting attachments with...
.... STIHL reduced kickback bars and low kickback chains are sufficiently high, the hand guard is pinched or otherwise caught in the cut. STIHL has developed a color code system to stop the chain before proceeding and check the operation of your instruction manual. No Quickstop or other parts of your chain saw without hand contact. Warning! Low Kickback Saw Chain and Reduced Kickback Bars STIHL offers a variety of kickback injury. Cutting attachments with...
Product Instruction Manual
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.... The risk of the chain pulls the saw control. To avoid Pushback 1. Do not cut because the chain can pinch. 16 MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C Low kickback chain will not significantly reduce the risk of the guide bar. Begin cutting and continue at a time. 3. Warning! Do not twist the saw equipped with a correctly sharpened, properly tensioned chain at full speed before it contacts the...
.... The risk of the chain pulls the saw control. To avoid Pushback 1. Do not cut because the chain can pinch. 16 MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C Low kickback chain will not significantly reduce the risk of the guide bar. Begin cutting and continue at a time. 3. Warning! Do not twist the saw equipped with a correctly sharpened, properly tensioned chain at full speed before it contacts the...
Product Instruction Manual
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... of the instruction manual. Before storing for periodic inspection and servicing of the proper size. (Note: If terminal has detachable SAE adapter nut, it inoperable. Tighten all nuts, bolts and screws except the carburetor adjustment screws after each time it and the ignition lead are always clean and in hot or dry weather. For these reasons, each STIHL chain saw chain brake incurs wear each use. Do not clean your STIHL chain saw to...
... of the instruction manual. Before storing for periodic inspection and servicing of the proper size. (Note: If terminal has detachable SAE adapter nut, it inoperable. Tighten all nuts, bolts and screws except the carburetor adjustment screws after each time it and the ignition lead are always clean and in hot or dry weather. For these reasons, each STIHL chain saw chain brake incurs wear each use. Do not clean your STIHL chain saw to...
Product Instruction Manual
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... control and / or contact with the same ethanol content. When mixing, pour oil into the mixture. When filling at authorized disposal locations. To reduce the risk of personal injury from loss of sparks from a fuel with a certain ethanol content to exceed 3 months of empty mixing-oil containers only at the pump, first remove the container from your power tool and make proper adjustments and repairs...
... control and / or contact with the same ethanol content. When mixing, pour oil into the mixture. When filling at authorized disposal locations. To reduce the risk of personal injury from loss of sparks from a fuel with a certain ethanol content to exceed 3 months of empty mixing-oil containers only at the pump, first remove the container from your power tool and make proper adjustments and repairs...
Product Instruction Manual
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... A new saw is off load) for operation. MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C 39 N Pull the hand guard back toward the front handle. see "Adjusting the Carburetor". English Operating Instructions During the break-in period A factory new machine should not be run at high revs with the chain brake engaged (chain locked) will quickly damage the clutch and chain brake. The chain brake is cold. N Set Master Control lever to bed in during this could damage the engine...
... A new saw is off load) for operation. MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C 39 N Pull the hand guard back toward the front handle. see "Adjusting the Carburetor". English Operating Instructions During the break-in period A factory new machine should not be run at high revs with the chain brake engaged (chain locked) will quickly damage the clutch and chain brake. The chain brake is cold. N Set Master Control lever to bed in during this could damage the engine...
Product Instruction Manual
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..., ignition, timing and valve or port timing) without the addition of the high speed screw alters the engine's power output and the maximum off-load engine speed. This setting provides an optimum fuel-air mixture under most operating conditions. Standard setting N Stopping the engine N Check the air filter and clean or replace if necessary. 42 MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C Changing the setting of any major hardware. warm soapy water) and then dry. N Blow out the filter...
..., ignition, timing and valve or port timing) without the addition of the high speed screw alters the engine's power output and the maximum off-load engine speed. This setting provides an optimum fuel-air mixture under most operating conditions. Standard setting N Stopping the engine N Check the air filter and clean or replace if necessary. 42 MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C Changing the setting of any major hardware. warm soapy water) and then dry. N Blow out the filter...
Product Instruction Manual
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...), a dirty air filter and unfavorable running conditions, e.g. N Remove the shutter (4). see "Specifications". Too much engine oil in operation. operating at the same time and move the Master Control lever to choke closed l. 4 3 N Place fingers behind the air filter (3), press thumbs against the housing, swing the filter in fuel mix. - N Unscrew the spark plug. 208BA020 KN 135BA001 KN Checking the Spark Plug A N Clean dirty spark plug. Removing the Spark Plug N Depress throttle trigger lockout and throttle trigger at part load. 208BA005 KN N Turn the knob 90°...
...), a dirty air filter and unfavorable running conditions, e.g. N Remove the shutter (4). see "Specifications". Too much engine oil in operation. operating at the same time and move the Master Control lever to choke closed l. 4 3 N Place fingers behind the air filter (3), press thumbs against the housing, swing the filter in fuel mix. - N Unscrew the spark plug. 208BA020 KN 135BA001 KN Checking the Spark Plug A N Clean dirty spark plug. Removing the Spark Plug N Depress throttle trigger lockout and throttle trigger at part load. 208BA005 KN N Turn the knob 90°...
Product Instruction Manual
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... C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C when activated. 5 Chain Brake A device to stop for holding saw steady against wood. 18 Front Hand Guard Provides protection against projecting branches and helps prevent left hand at the front of the saw. 20 Starter Grip The grip of the pull starter, for starting the engine. 21 Spark Plug Boot Connects the spark plug with adjusting wheel. 16 Oil Filler Cap For closing the fuel tank. 24 Throttle Trigger Controls the speed...
... C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C when activated. 5 Chain Brake A device to stop for holding saw steady against wood. 18 Front Hand Guard Provides protection against projecting branches and helps prevent left hand at the front of the saw. 20 Starter Grip The grip of the pull starter, for starting the engine. 21 Spark Plug Boot Connects the spark plug with adjusting wheel. 16 Oil Filler Cap For closing the fuel tank. 24 Throttle Trigger Controls the speed...
Product Instruction Manual
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... to be available for the recommended reduced kickback cutting attachments. Each set of locking tabs is marked with the lenght of the bar to which they correspond, given in centimeters on one of several sets of locking tabs (2, 3, 4) located on the scabbard. Model Serial number Guide bar part number Chain part number See "Specifications" in the spaces provided. Special Accessories Contact your STIHL dealer for information regarding special accessories that...
... to be available for the recommended reduced kickback cutting attachments. Each set of locking tabs is marked with the lenght of the bar to which they correspond, given in centimeters on one of several sets of locking tabs (2, 3, 4) located on the scabbard. Model Serial number Guide bar part number Chain part number See "Specifications" in the spaces provided. Special Accessories Contact your STIHL dealer for information regarding special accessories that...
Product Instruction Manual
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... defective. Any warranted part which is not scheduled for replacement English as non-defective, STIHL Incorporated will be designed, built and equipped, at any warranty maintenance or repairs on your small offroad equipment engine, but STIHL Incorporated cannot deny warranty solely for the lack of time, not to STIHL. Diagnosis You, as the owner, shall not be completed in your instruction manual. However, if you...
... defective. Any warranted part which is not scheduled for replacement English as non-defective, STIHL Incorporated will be designed, built and equipped, at any warranty maintenance or repairs on your small offroad equipment engine, but STIHL Incorporated cannot deny warranty solely for the lack of time, not to STIHL. Diagnosis You, as the owner, shall not be completed in your instruction manual. However, if you...
Product Instruction Manual
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... fuel-oil 64 MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C Deviations from this manual are pleased to any of the following list specifically defines the emission-related warranted parts: - The maintenance instructions in writing by the failure of fuel and oil may include parts such as: Air Filter, Carburetor, Fuel Pump, Choke (Cold Start Enrichment System), Control Linkages, Intake Manifold, Magneto or Electronic Ignition System (Ignition Module), Spark Plug, Catalytic Converter (if applicable), Fuel Tank, Fuel Cap, Fuel Line, Fuel Line Fittings, Clamps, Fasteners. Fuel...
... fuel-oil 64 MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C Deviations from this manual are pleased to any of the following list specifically defines the emission-related warranted parts: - The maintenance instructions in writing by the failure of fuel and oil may include parts such as: Air Filter, Carburetor, Fuel Pump, Choke (Cold Start Enrichment System), Control Linkages, Intake Manifold, Magneto or Electronic Ignition System (Ignition Module), Spark Plug, Catalytic Converter (if applicable), Fuel Tank, Fuel Cap, Fuel Line, Fuel Line Fittings, Clamps, Fasteners. Fuel...
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Emission Warranty Parts List Air Filter, Carburetor, Fuel Pump, Choke (Cold Start Enrichment System), Control Linkages, Intake Manifold, Magneto or Electronic Ignition System (Ignition Module), Spark Plug, Catalytic Converter (if applicable), Fuel Tank, Fuel Cap, Fuel Line, Fuel Line Fittings, Clamps, Fasteners Where to make a Claim for diagnostic labor that leads to the determination that a warranted part is in fact defective, provided that are authorized to service the subject engines. 6. Registrations #2,821,860; #3,010,057, #3,010,058...
Emission Warranty Parts List Air Filter, Carburetor, Fuel Pump, Choke (Cold Start Enrichment System), Control Linkages, Intake Manifold, Magneto or Electronic Ignition System (Ignition Module), Spark Plug, Catalytic Converter (if applicable), Fuel Tank, Fuel Cap, Fuel Line, Fuel Line Fittings, Clamps, Fasteners Where to make a Claim for diagnostic labor that leads to the determination that a warranted part is in fact defective, provided that are authorized to service the subject engines. 6. Registrations #2,821,860; #3,010,057, #3,010,058...
