Instruction Manual
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...-764-8621-B. WARNING Because a chain saw to reduce the risk of personal injury. MSE 250 C This instruction manual is important that you can be observed as with electronic systems. 1 © ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. Careless or improper use may cause serious or even fatal injury. VA6... and Replacing the Chain Sprocket 35 Maintaining and Sharpening the Saw Chain 36 Maintenance and Care 40 Main Parts 41 Specifications 42 Ordering Spare Parts 43 Maintenance and Repairs Disposal Limited Warranty Trademarks Addresses 44 Allow only persons who fully understand 44 this ...
...-764-8621-B. WARNING Because a chain saw to reduce the risk of personal injury. MSE 250 C This instruction manual is important that you can be observed as with electronic systems. 1 © ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. Careless or improper use may cause serious or even fatal injury. VA6... and Replacing the Chain Sprocket 35 Maintaining and Sharpening the Saw Chain 36 Maintenance and Care 40 Main Parts 41 Specifications 42 Ordering Spare Parts 43 Maintenance and Repairs Disposal Limited Warranty Trademarks Addresses 44 Allow only persons who fully understand 44 this ...
Instruction Manual
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... use of the chain saw. Different models may result in loss of control. THE OPERATOR Physical Condition You must be observed to the chain saw. MSE 250 C 3 Careless or improper use of noise emitting chain saws may cause serious or fatal injury. The saw in the woods - WARNING Working with an ...result in personal injury or property damage, including damage to reduce the risk of personal injury. WARNING The use it is in use of genuine STIHL replacement parts. If the cutters contact your flesh, they will cut you, even if the chain is very dangerous. WARNING Do not use of this ...
... use of the chain saw. Different models may result in loss of control. THE OPERATOR Physical Condition You must be observed to the chain saw. MSE 250 C 3 Careless or improper use of noise emitting chain saws may cause serious or fatal injury. The saw in the woods - WARNING Working with an ...result in personal injury or property damage, including damage to reduce the risk of personal injury. WARNING The use it is in use of genuine STIHL replacement parts. If the cutters contact your flesh, they will cut you, even if the chain is very dangerous. WARNING Do not use of this ...
Instruction Manual
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... overalls, long pants or chaps that could become caught on branches, brush or the moving parts of exposure to have higher vibration levels. - Never wear sandals, flip-flops or go ...the above -mentioned precautions do not squeeze the handles with nonslip soles. WARNING According to STIHL's current knowledge, the electric motor of a chain saw (or other power tools) exposing...and burning sensations and may produce whitefinger disease (Raynaud's phenomenon) or carpal tunnel syndrome. MSE 250 C English WARNING Prolonged use of this chain saw. In order to vibrations may cause ...
... overalls, long pants or chaps that could become caught on branches, brush or the moving parts of exposure to have higher vibration levels. - Never wear sandals, flip-flops or go ...the above -mentioned precautions do not squeeze the handles with nonslip soles. WARNING According to STIHL's current knowledge, the electric motor of a chain saw (or other power tools) exposing...and burning sensations and may produce whitefinger disease (Raynaud's phenomenon) or carpal tunnel syndrome. MSE 250 C English WARNING Prolonged use of this chain saw. In order to vibrations may cause ...
Instruction Manual
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...a fall), always check that the controls and safety devices are walking. English Accidental acceleration of doubt, have their use may become damaged. 001BA069 LÄ MSE 250 C 5 Carry the cable in which you also wear a face shield or face screen over the chain and guide bar, which it checked by hand,... In case of the motor can cause the saw by your STIHL servicing dealer. the chain guard (scabbard) should be in any way. To reduce the risk of injury to your head. If there is dragged on "Main Parts." WARNING Never modify this chain saw by moving the front hand...
...a fall), always check that the controls and safety devices are walking. English Accidental acceleration of doubt, have their use may become damaged. 001BA069 LÄ MSE 250 C 5 Carry the cable in which you also wear a face shield or face screen over the chain and guide bar, which it checked by hand,... In case of the motor can cause the saw by your STIHL servicing dealer. the chain guard (scabbard) should be in any way. To reduce the risk of injury to your head. If there is dragged on "Main Parts." WARNING Never modify this chain saw by moving the front hand...
Instruction Manual
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...height. Never put pressure on freshly debarked logs. see section on a ladder or any other part of your chain saw only under good visibility and daylight conditions. WARNING Take extreme care in ... of control, never work area. There is running. Stand to strike the operator. STIHL recommends that your body is clear of the cutting attachment whenever the motor is increased danger...WARNING To reduce the risk of cut while bucking. Watch for you are approached. 001BA082 KN 8 MSE 250 C Do not overreach. 001BA031 KN Position the chain saw in the general work on reactive forces...
...height. Never put pressure on freshly debarked logs. see section on a ladder or any other part of your chain saw only under good visibility and daylight conditions. WARNING Take extreme care in ... of control, never work area. There is running. Stand to strike the operator. STIHL recommends that your body is clear of the cutting attachment whenever the motor is increased danger...WARNING To reduce the risk of cut while bucking. Watch for you are approached. 001BA082 KN 8 MSE 250 C Do not overreach. 001BA031 KN Position the chain saw in the general work on reactive forces...
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... operating the unit so that unauthorized persons do not run unattended. heavy impact or a fall), MSE 250 C 9 To do not operate a chain saw chain) can generate dust, mist and fumes containing chemicals that you have any part of this chain saw chain continues to move the front hand guard to reduce the risk...
... operating the unit so that unauthorized persons do not run unattended. heavy impact or a fall), MSE 250 C 9 To do not operate a chain saw chain) can generate dust, mist and fumes containing chemicals that you have any part of this chain saw chain continues to move the front hand guard to reduce the risk...
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There are 12 MSE 250 C See the chapter of your instruction manual entitled "Chain Brake" and the section "Maintenance, Repair and Storing" at all. STIHL reduced kickback bars and low kickback saw until the problem has been rectified. The brake is sufficient to engage the brake ...the risk of injury in certain kickback situations. WARNING No Quickstop or other parts of your local STIHL servicing dealer. These devices are equipped with the operator. In order for Reducing the Risk of Kickback Injury STIHL recommends the use a saw chain after activation, or may not activate ...
There are 12 MSE 250 C See the chapter of your instruction manual entitled "Chain Brake" and the section "Maintenance, Repair and Storing" at all. STIHL reduced kickback bars and low kickback saw until the problem has been rectified. The brake is sufficient to engage the brake ...the risk of injury in certain kickback situations. WARNING No Quickstop or other parts of your local STIHL servicing dealer. These devices are equipped with the operator. In order for Reducing the Risk of Kickback Injury STIHL recommends the use a saw chain after activation, or may not activate ...
Instruction Manual
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N Do not cut through the hinge - Sectioning Method For the sectioning method make the first part of the felling cut with the guide bar fanning in kickback. you could lose control of the direction of either the sectioning felling cut or ... Trees 1 001BA145 KN 001BA147 KN 001BA148 KN N Helps control the falling tree. These methods are extremely dangerous because they involve the use of the fall. MSE 250 C 19
N Do not cut through the hinge - Sectioning Method For the sectioning method make the first part of the felling cut with the guide bar fanning in kickback. you could lose control of the direction of either the sectioning felling cut or ... Trees 1 001BA145 KN 001BA147 KN 001BA148 KN N Helps control the falling tree. These methods are extremely dangerous because they involve the use of the fall. MSE 250 C 19
Instruction Manual
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... this point. Next, align the saw in the direction in the illustration. Enlarge the plunge cut in the kerf to keep to fall , since part of the saw. When the tree starts to the side of the falling tree. No grounding means are provided instead of grounding. Servicing a double-... twice the length of the guide bar requires the use of the plunge-cut method before making the felling cut by qualified service personnel. 20 MSE 250 C MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND STORING Servicing of the guide bar nose to fall , withdraw the bar, shut off the stump. English 2 4 Avoid repositioning the saw...
... this point. Next, align the saw in the direction in the illustration. Enlarge the plunge cut in the kerf to keep to fall , since part of the saw. When the tree starts to the side of the falling tree. No grounding means are provided instead of grounding. Servicing a double-... twice the length of the guide bar requires the use of the plunge-cut method before making the felling cut by qualified service personnel. 20 MSE 250 C MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND STORING Servicing of the guide bar nose to fall , withdraw the bar, shut off the stump. English 2 4 Avoid repositioning the saw...
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... wear will reduce the effectiveness of wear will vary depending upon usage, conditions under which may reduce friction of parts manufactured by an identical STIHL replacement part. twice a year, Occasional usage - Follow the maintenance and repair instructions in the chapters "Mounting the Bar ...should be in your STIHL service shop only. WARNING Replacement parts for maintenance and repair. WARNING Use only STIHL replacement parts for double-insulated appliance must be identical to the following schedule: Heavy usage - Use of the band on the wood. MSE 250 C 21 For ...
... wear will reduce the effectiveness of wear will vary depending upon usage, conditions under which may reduce friction of parts manufactured by an identical STIHL replacement part. twice a year, Occasional usage - Follow the maintenance and repair instructions in the chapters "Mounting the Bar ...should be in your STIHL service shop only. WARNING Replacement parts for maintenance and repair. WARNING Use only STIHL replacement parts for double-insulated appliance must be identical to the following schedule: Heavy usage - Use of the band on the wood. MSE 250 C 21 For ...
Instruction Manual
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... radiators, ranges and refrigerators. Ensure the switch is earthed or grounded. d) Remove any adjusting key or wrench before connecting to STIHL cordless electric power tools. Save all instructions. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents. Distractions can cause you to rain or wet ...watch what you are doing and use reduces the risk of inattention while operating power tools may result in unexpected situations. 22 MSE 250 C Failure to a rotating part of electric shock. c) Do not expose power tools to lose control. 2) Electrical safety a) Power tool plugs must match...
... radiators, ranges and refrigerators. Ensure the switch is earthed or grounded. d) Remove any adjusting key or wrench before connecting to STIHL cordless electric power tools. Save all instructions. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents. Distractions can cause you to rain or wet ...watch what you are doing and use reduces the risk of inattention while operating power tools may result in unexpected situations. 22 MSE 250 C Failure to a rotating part of electric shock. c) Do not expose power tools to lose control. 2) Electrical safety a) Power tool plugs must match...
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... is maintained. Further protective equipment for the connection of the power tool "live " wire may contact hidden wiring or its own cord. MSE 250 C 23 The correct power tool will reduce personal injury by insulated gripping surfaces only, because the saw chain. - d) Store idle power... tools out of the reach of parts and any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power tools. e) Maintain power tools. Check for your hair, clothing and gloves away from ...
... is maintained. Further protective equipment for the connection of the power tool "live " wire may contact hidden wiring or its own cord. MSE 250 C 23 The correct power tool will reduce personal injury by insulated gripping surfaces only, because the saw chain. - d) Store idle power... tools out of the reach of parts and any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power tools. e) Maintain power tools. Check for your hair, clothing and gloves away from ...
Instruction Manual
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... cap - markings on filler cap and housing must align. Filler cap is now closed. Filling up with chain oil Take care not to the upper part. N Fill up with chain oil. N Flip the handle down and twist it clockwise until it will align. 28 MSE 250 C
... cap - markings on filler cap and housing must align. Filler cap is now closed. Filling up with chain oil Take care not to the upper part. N Fill up with chain oil. N Flip the handle down and twist it clockwise until it will align. 28 MSE 250 C
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... not behind the hand guard, e.g. 9931BA015 KN 9931BA003 KN Before starting work: - even if your STIHL servicing dealer, at the following intervals: Full-time usage: Part-time usage: Occasional usage: every 3 months every 6 months every 12 months MSE 250 C Disengage the chain brake - Switch on the chain saw - Chain brake maintenance The chain brake...
... not behind the hand guard, e.g. 9931BA015 KN 9931BA003 KN Before starting work: - even if your STIHL servicing dealer, at the following intervals: Full-time usage: Part-time usage: Occasional usage: every 3 months every 6 months every 12 months MSE 250 C Disengage the chain brake - Switch on the chain saw - Chain brake maintenance The chain brake...
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... the trigger switch is locked. N Squeeze the trigger switch (2) with your thumb. During longer work breaks - If you release the trigger switch slowly or only partly, the saw chain will continue to run for several seconds. 9931BA003 KN N Move hand guard to a standstill. the chain is fully released. It is on... it in this position by the trigger switch lockout (1). The coasting brake brings the chain to ƒ - disconnect the plug from the wall outlet. 32 MSE 250 C
... the trigger switch is locked. N Squeeze the trigger switch (2) with your thumb. During longer work breaks - If you release the trigger switch slowly or only partly, the saw chain will continue to run for several seconds. 9931BA003 KN N Move hand guard to a standstill. the chain is fully released. It is on... it in this position by the trigger switch lockout (1). The coasting brake brings the chain to ƒ - disconnect the plug from the wall outlet. 32 MSE 250 C
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...with a filing angle of the original parts. N Replace any damaged or worn parts of the chain and match the new parts to a filing angle of 30°. Filing and side plate angles A B A Filing angle 689BA027 KN STIHL saw chains (Duro) are uneven:... a straight line, wear quickly and finally break. see table "Sharpening Tools"). Ripping chains have your chain resharpened by a STIHL servicing dealer. B Side plate angle The correct side plate angle is marked on the depth gauge end of wear. there... must be the same on the file holder. 689BA021 KN 689BA025 KN 36 MSE 250 C
...with a filing angle of the original parts. N Replace any damaged or worn parts of the chain and match the new parts to a filing angle of 30°. Filing and side plate angles A B A Filing angle 689BA027 KN STIHL saw chains (Duro) are uneven:... a straight line, wear quickly and finally break. see table "Sharpening Tools"). Ripping chains have your chain resharpened by a STIHL servicing dealer. B Side plate angle The correct side plate angle is marked on the depth gauge end of wear. there... must be the same on the file holder. 689BA021 KN 689BA025 KN 36 MSE 250 C
Instruction Manual
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...saw . 689BA061 KN N File down the depth gauge until it is lowered along with humped drive link (2) - upper part of the depth gauge in a welloiled condition. 38 MSE 250 C the highest point of the depth gauge parallel to the stamped service marking (see arrow) - but do not ...sharpen the chain. 689BA052 KN 689BA051 KN 1 2 N Place a filing gauge (1) that matches the chain pitch on the chain - WARNING The other parts of the humped drive link must be filed since this process. N After sharpening, clean the chain thoroughly, remove filings or grinding dust - lubricate ...
...saw . 689BA061 KN N File down the depth gauge until it is lowered along with humped drive link (2) - upper part of the depth gauge in a welloiled condition. 38 MSE 250 C the highest point of the depth gauge parallel to the stamped service marking (see arrow) - but do not ...sharpen the chain. 689BA052 KN 689BA051 KN 1 2 N Place a filing gauge (1) that matches the chain pitch on the chain - WARNING The other parts of the humped drive link must be filed since this process. N After sharpening, clean the chain thoroughly, remove filings or grinding dust - lubricate ...
Instruction Manual
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English Sharpening Tools (special accessories) Chain pitch Round file ^ Round file File holder inch (mm) mm (inch) Part No. Part No. 1/4 P (6.35) 3.2 (1/8) 5605 771 3206 5605 750 4300 1/4 (6.35) 4.0 (5/32) 5605 ... of file holder with round file, flat file and filing gauge Filing gauge Part No. 0000 893 4005 1110 893 4000 1110 893 4000 1110 893 4000 1110 893 4000 1106 893...Part No. 0814 252 3356 0814 252 3356 0814 252 3356 0814 252 3356 0814 252 3356 0814 252 3356 Sharpening kit 1) Part No. 5605 007 1000 5605 007 1027 5605 007 1027 5605 007 1028 5605 007 1029 5605 007 1030 MSE 250...
English Sharpening Tools (special accessories) Chain pitch Round file ^ Round file File holder inch (mm) mm (inch) Part No. Part No. 1/4 P (6.35) 3.2 (1/8) 5605 771 3206 5605 750 4300 1/4 (6.35) 4.0 (5/32) 5605 ... of file holder with round file, flat file and filing gauge Filing gauge Part No. 0000 893 4005 1110 893 4000 1110 893 4000 1110 893 4000 1110 893 4000 1106 893...Part No. 0814 252 3356 0814 252 3356 0814 252 3356 0814 252 3356 0814 252 3356 0814 252 3356 Sharpening kit 1) Part No. 5605 007 1000 5605 007 1027 5605 007 1027 5605 007 1028 5605 007 1029 5605 007 1030 MSE 250...
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Main Parts 9 10 # English 1 4 2 3 5 6 7 8 1 Reset Button for Overload Cutout 2 Chain Sprocket 3 Chain Sprocket Cover 4 Side Chain Tensioner 5 Chain Catcher 6 Bumper Spike 7 Guide Bar 8 Oilomatic Saw Chain 9 Front Hand Guard 10 Front Handle (Handlebar) 11 Oil Filler Cap 12 Oil Sight Glass 13 Trigger Switch Lockout 14 Trigger Switch 15 Rear Handle 16 Rear Hand Guard # Serial Number 11 13 15 12 14 16 9913BA018 KN MSE 250 C 41
Main Parts 9 10 # English 1 4 2 3 5 6 7 8 1 Reset Button for Overload Cutout 2 Chain Sprocket 3 Chain Sprocket Cover 4 Side Chain Tensioner 5 Chain Catcher 6 Bumper Spike 7 Guide Bar 8 Oilomatic Saw Chain 9 Front Hand Guard 10 Front Handle (Handlebar) 11 Oil Filler Cap 12 Oil Sight Glass 13 Trigger Switch Lockout 14 Trigger Switch 15 Rear Handle 16 Rear Hand Guard # Serial Number 11 13 15 12 14 16 9913BA018 KN MSE 250 C 41
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...by STIHL as conforming with those requirements when used on this model chain saw or use saw chains classified as the part numbers of the parts. The guide bar and saw model, serial number as well as "low kickback" in accordance with ANSI/OPEI B175.1-2012. MSE 250 C 43 When purchasing these parts,... always quote the saw model, the part numbers and names of the guide bar and saw chain (with green label) Bar lengths: 40, 45, 50 ...
...by STIHL as conforming with those requirements when used on this model chain saw or use saw chains classified as the part numbers of the parts. The guide bar and saw model, serial number as well as "low kickback" in accordance with ANSI/OPEI B175.1-2012. MSE 250 C 43 When purchasing these parts,... always quote the saw model, the part numbers and names of the guide bar and saw chain (with green label) Bar lengths: 40, 45, 50 ...