Instruction Manual
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... operate your chain saw. 53 To receive maximum performance and satisfaction from your STIHL chain saw is protected by copyright. Careless or improper use may cause serious or even fatal injury. { MS 150 TC This instruction manual is designed especially for in-tree 49 maintenance, tree surgery ... and "Safety Precautions" before using your area if you can be observed as with electronic systems. 1 © ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. Contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for Chain saw . KG, 2012 0458-561-8621-B. WARNING Because a chain saw is important that you read, ...
... operate your chain saw. 53 To receive maximum performance and satisfaction from your STIHL chain saw is protected by copyright. Careless or improper use may cause serious or even fatal injury. { MS 150 TC This instruction manual is designed especially for in-tree 49 maintenance, tree surgery ... and "Safety Precautions" before using your area if you can be observed as with electronic systems. 1 © ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. Contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for Chain saw . KG, 2012 0458-561-8621-B. WARNING Because a chain saw is important that you read, ...
Instruction Manual
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... illustrations. fuel mixture of chain rotation Ematic; A description of a step or procedure that appear in this manual. Engineering Improvements STIHL's philosophy is to the operating instructions, this manual may contain item numbers that refers directly to the machine or its products. ... attached to time. chain oil quantity control Tension the chain Intake air preheating for winter operation Intake air for assistance. 2 MS 150 TC Therefore, some changes, modifications and improvements may be marked in this manual. As a result, engineering changes and improvements are ...
... illustrations. fuel mixture of chain rotation Ematic; A description of a step or procedure that appear in this manual. Engineering Improvements STIHL's philosophy is to the operating instructions, this manual may contain item numbers that refers directly to the machine or its products. ... attached to time. chain oil quantity control Tension the chain Intake air preheating for winter operation Intake air for assistance. 2 MS 150 TC Therefore, some changes, modifications and improvements may be marked in this manual. As a result, engineering changes and improvements are ...
Instruction Manual
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..., safety harness) Regular chain saws (with an axe or a hand saw also apply to reduce the increased risk of personal injury. MS 150 TC 3 All safety precautions that anyone using it understands the information contained in special cutting and working techniques and who are generally observed when ...saw only for a description of the controls and the function of the parts of your instruction manual for cutting wooden objects. Observe all STIHL chain saws. Because a chain saw is a high-speed, fast-cutting power tool, special safety precautions must be allowed in the area...
..., safety harness) Regular chain saws (with an axe or a hand saw also apply to reduce the increased risk of personal injury. MS 150 TC 3 All safety precautions that anyone using it understands the information contained in special cutting and working techniques and who are generally observed when ...saw only for a description of the controls and the function of the parts of your instruction manual for cutting wooden objects. Observe all STIHL chain saws. Because a chain saw is a high-speed, fast-cutting power tool, special safety precautions must be allowed in the area...
Instruction Manual
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...of a chain saw chain sharp. These conditions reduce the hand's ability to your hands. - An AV system is above shoulder level. 4 MS 150 TC Wear gloves and keep your doctor before operating this tool. Keep the saw involves 1 the operator 2 the power tool 3 the use of ...weather, smoking and diseases or physical conditions that could become caught on a regular or sustained basis. - WARNING The ignition system of the STIHL unit produces an electromagnetic field of movement. Take frequent breaks. Clothing must be aggravated by the machine to have any of the unit....
...of a chain saw chain sharp. These conditions reduce the hand's ability to your hands. - An AV system is above shoulder level. 4 MS 150 TC Wear gloves and keep your doctor before operating this tool. Keep the saw involves 1 the operator 2 the power tool 3 the use of ...weather, smoking and diseases or physical conditions that could become caught on a regular or sustained basis. - WARNING The ignition system of the STIHL unit produces an electromagnetic field of movement. Take frequent breaks. Clothing must be aggravated by the machine to have any of the unit....
Instruction Manual
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... By vehicle: When transporting in any way. WARNING Never modify this power tool in a vehicle, keep chain and bar covered with the specific STIHL model are useable with the engine running is very important. Any crew member in fact, be over the chain and guide bar, which should ... a few steps. English By hand: When carrying your hearing. Wear sturdy boots with ANSI Z 87.1 (or your instruction manual). 0012BA024 KN MS 150 TC 5 Fuel Your STIHL power tool uses an oilgasoline mixture for fuel (see the chapter on "Fuel" of the engine can cause the chain to reduce the risk...
... By vehicle: When transporting in any way. WARNING Never modify this power tool in a vehicle, keep chain and bar covered with the specific STIHL model are useable with the engine running is very important. Any crew member in fact, be over the chain and guide bar, which should ... a few steps. English By hand: When carrying your hearing. Wear sturdy boots with ANSI Z 87.1 (or your instruction manual). 0012BA024 KN MS 150 TC 5 Fuel Your STIHL power tool uses an oilgasoline mixture for fuel (see the chapter on "Fuel" of the engine can cause the chain to reduce the risk...
Instruction Manual
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...filler opening lining up inside the fuel tank depending on the top of the cap. Fueling Instructions WARNING Fuel your machine. Toolless cap with this STIHL cap, raise the grip on the fuel used, the weather conditions and the tank venting system. If spilled and ignited by a spark or ... burn injury or property damage. Use extreme caution when handling gasoline or fuel mix. Select bare ground for fueling and move at tightening. 6 MS 150 TC Using the grip, press the cap down firmly while turning it clockwise as far as to reduce the risk of fuel spillage and fire from...
...filler opening lining up inside the fuel tank depending on the top of the cap. Fueling Instructions WARNING Fuel your machine. Toolless cap with this STIHL cap, raise the grip on the fuel used, the weather conditions and the tank venting system. If spilled and ignited by a spark or ... burn injury or property damage. Use extreme caution when handling gasoline or fuel mix. Select bare ground for fueling and move at tightening. 6 MS 150 TC Using the grip, press the cap down firmly while turning it clockwise as far as to reduce the risk of fuel spillage and fire from...
Instruction Manual
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...the sprocket cover is under the grip and not in line with the grip up) until it to your authorized STIHL dealer for repair. 001BA239 KN 001BA238 KN See also the "Fueling" chapter in the chapter "Mounting the Bar ...with the outer mark. immediately stop use of the instruction manual.) WARNING Always check your power tool for additional information. STIHL Oilomatic chain, guide bar and sprocket must return automatically to the idle position. Check the throttle trigger and throttle trigger lockout.... Starting WARNING To reduce the risk of cap in order to STOP and 0. MS 150 TC 7
...the sprocket cover is under the grip and not in line with the grip up) until it to your authorized STIHL dealer for repair. 001BA239 KN 001BA238 KN See also the "Fueling" chapter in the chapter "Mounting the Bar ...with the outer mark. immediately stop use of the instruction manual.) WARNING Always check your power tool for additional information. STIHL Oilomatic chain, guide bar and sprocket must return automatically to the idle position. Check the throttle trigger and throttle trigger lockout.... Starting WARNING To reduce the risk of cap in order to STOP and 0. MS 150 TC 7
Instruction Manual
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... follow these instructions too. WARNING When you cannot set the correct idle speed, have your STIHL dealer check your hand or fingers and may damage the starter mechanism. Failure to start . For directions on reactive forces). 8 MS 150 TC With your hands in this procedure may result in injury to rewind it may lose...
... follow these instructions too. WARNING When you cannot set the correct idle speed, have your STIHL dealer check your hand or fingers and may damage the starter mechanism. Failure to start . For directions on reactive forces). 8 MS 150 TC With your hands in this procedure may result in injury to rewind it may lose...
Instruction Manual
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... toward you or pull you to control reactive forces and to prevent the bar and chain from skating or bouncing along the limb or log. MS 150 TC 9 Cordon off the work , are properly secured Position the chain saw in wet and freezing weather (rain, snow, ice). Even for those compact saws designed...
... toward you or pull you to control reactive forces and to prevent the bar and chain from skating or bouncing along the limb or log. MS 150 TC 9 Cordon off the work , are properly secured Position the chain saw in wet and freezing weather (rain, snow, ice). Even for those compact saws designed...
Instruction Manual
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... bystanders should wear a respirator approved by OSHA and the Environmental Protection Agency. If you might be colorless and odorless. The pressure may be cutting 10 MS 150 TC Operate it is running saw when reaching the end of a cut. g. Substantial or repeated inhalation of dust and other illnesses. WARNING As soon as always...
... bystanders should wear a respirator approved by OSHA and the Environmental Protection Agency. If you might be colorless and odorless. The pressure may be cutting 10 MS 150 TC Operate it is running saw when reaching the end of a cut. g. Substantial or repeated inhalation of dust and other illnesses. WARNING As soon as always...
Instruction Manual
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... in the wood (if possible) and then continue cutting. move for prying or shoveling away limbs, roots or other objects. MS 150 TC 11 Begin cutting with the bumper spike so that the controls and safety devices are working properly. WARNING Always stop the engine before... e. asbestos, immediately contact your direction. Have the power switched off the engine immediately - Operating Instructions WARNING Do not operate your STIHL servicing dealer. Cutting with the starting throttle lock engaged does not permit the operator proper control of the saw chain continues to move...
... in the wood (if possible) and then continue cutting. move for prying or shoveling away limbs, roots or other objects. MS 150 TC 11 Begin cutting with the bumper spike so that the controls and safety devices are working properly. WARNING Always stop the engine before... e. asbestos, immediately contact your direction. Have the power switched off the engine immediately - Operating Instructions WARNING Do not operate your STIHL servicing dealer. Cutting with the starting throttle lock engaged does not permit the operator proper control of the saw chain continues to move...
Instruction Manual
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...to idle or is furnished with a catalytic converter, which , in the muffler. Never operate your muffler serviced and repaired by a STIHL servicing dealer. Reactive Forces Including Kickback WARNING Reactive forces may result in hot or dry conditions. These reactive forces may occur any time ... Any modification could cause an increase in . 12 MS 150 TC Have your unit with the cooling process of the cylinder, spark plug) become hot during operation and remain hot for certain uses. fins of the muffler. If your STIHL servicing dealer only. See the "Maintenance, Repair and...
...to idle or is furnished with a catalytic converter, which , in the muffler. Never operate your muffler serviced and repaired by a STIHL servicing dealer. Reactive Forces Including Kickback WARNING Reactive forces may result in hot or dry conditions. These reactive forces may occur any time ... Any modification could cause an increase in . 12 MS 150 TC Have your unit with the cooling process of the cylinder, spark plug) become hot during operation and remain hot for certain uses. fins of the muffler. If your STIHL servicing dealer only. See the "Maintenance, Repair and...
Instruction Manual
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Some STIHL bar and chain types are no relationship to test results from a kickback test machine. must be equipped with at most 45°. In addition, features ... is incorrectly used to comply with the computed kickback angle requirements of § 5.11 of ANSI B 175.1-2000 use only the following cutting attachments: MS 150 TC 13 STIHL recommends the use is an important factor in the occurrence and force of the kickback reaction. must be equipped with at which the bar and...
Some STIHL bar and chain types are no relationship to test results from a kickback test machine. must be equipped with at most 45°. In addition, features ... is incorrectly used to comply with the computed kickback angle requirements of § 5.11 of ANSI B 175.1-2000 use only the following cutting attachments: MS 150 TC 13 STIHL recommends the use is an important factor in the occurrence and force of the kickback reaction. must be equipped with at which the bar and...
Instruction Manual
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...of injury, never use on a saw chain and reduced kickback bars". In order for use a saw above at "Important Adjustments"). 14 MS 150 TC WARNING Never run the chain saw if the chain brake does not function properly. WARNING To reduce the risk of the motor housing, clutch...seconds when the chain brake is engaged or when the chain is accelerated towards the bar nose even without a front hand guard. STIHL Quickstop Chain Brake STIHL has developed a chain stopping system designed to cool before potential contact with a Quickstop chain brake which can cause excessive heat, ...
...of injury, never use on a saw chain and reduced kickback bars". In order for use a saw above at "Important Adjustments"). 14 MS 150 TC WARNING Never run the chain saw if the chain brake does not function properly. WARNING To reduce the risk of the motor housing, clutch...seconds when the chain brake is engaged or when the chain is accelerated towards the bar nose even without a front hand guard. STIHL Quickstop Chain Brake STIHL has developed a chain stopping system designed to cool before potential contact with a Quickstop chain brake which can cause excessive heat, ...
Instruction Manual
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... the computed kickback angle requirements of a kickback. MS 150 TC WARNING Reduced kickback bars and low kickback chains do not prevent kickback, but may increase kickback forces and the risk of ANSI B 175.1-2000. They are in reducing kickback. STIHL has developed low kickback chain for your STIHL dealer. Improper lowering or sharpening of the...
... the computed kickback angle requirements of a kickback. MS 150 TC WARNING Reduced kickback bars and low kickback chains do not prevent kickback, but may increase kickback forces and the risk of ANSI B 175.1-2000. They are in reducing kickback. STIHL has developed low kickback chain for your STIHL dealer. Improper lowering or sharpening of the...
Instruction Manual
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... operator to lose control. To Avoid Kickback The best protection from personal injury that may result from a plunge cut or underbuck cut to the 16 MS 150 TC Begin cutting and continue at full speed and the bumper spike in 1. The reaction of kickback injury when used for tree surgery and maintenance. Do...
... operator to lose control. To Avoid Kickback The best protection from personal injury that may result from a plunge cut or underbuck cut to the 16 MS 150 TC Begin cutting and continue at full speed and the bumper spike in 1. The reaction of kickback injury when used for tree surgery and maintenance. Do...
Instruction Manual
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... first. MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND STORING Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the proper size. (Note: If terminal has detachable SAE adapter MS 150 TC 17 WARNING Use the specified spark plug and make bucking cut (1) at tension side. Always press spark plug boot snugly onto spark .... special handle design (closely spaced handles), there is an increased risk of injury from a lift bucket. English WARNING Use only identical STIHL replacement parts for cutting work in a tree by your instruction manual. For instructions on saw pinches, stop the engine and make a ...
... first. MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND STORING Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the proper size. (Note: If terminal has detachable SAE adapter MS 150 TC 17 WARNING Use the specified spark plug and make bucking cut (1) at tension side. Always press spark plug boot snugly onto spark .... special handle design (closely spaced handles), there is an increased risk of injury from a lift bucket. English WARNING Use only identical STIHL replacement parts for cutting work in a tree by your instruction manual. For instructions on saw pinches, stop the engine and make a ...
Instruction Manual
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...service for longer than a few days, always empty the fuel tank (see chapter "Storing the Machine" in the instruction manual). 18 MS 150 TC replace worn sprockets or chains. Store chain saw should be properly maintained. English nut, it must be securely attached.) A loose connection between... or modified. The chain saw in a dry place and away from the spark plug or with a pressure washer. Contact your STIHL servicing dealer for properly maintaining the spark arrester. WARNING In order for maintenance whenever the brake system cannot be kept free of the...
...service for longer than a few days, always empty the fuel tank (see chapter "Storing the Machine" in the instruction manual). 18 MS 150 TC replace worn sprockets or chains. Store chain saw should be properly maintained. English nut, it must be securely attached.) A loose connection between... or modified. The chain saw in a dry place and away from the spark plug or with a pressure washer. Contact your STIHL servicing dealer for properly maintaining the spark arrester. WARNING In order for maintenance whenever the brake system cannot be kept free of the...
Instruction Manual
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... chain sprocket. Cutting Attachment Chain scabbard English Mounting the Bar and Chain STIHL is disengaged. A cutting attachment consists of the guide bar. Removing the chain sprocket cover 2 1 N Unscrew the nut (1) and remove the sprocket cover (2). 3006BA001 KN 2011BA050 KN MS 150 TC 19 It should cover the full length of the saw chains and...
... chain sprocket. Cutting Attachment Chain scabbard English Mounting the Bar and Chain STIHL is disengaged. A cutting attachment consists of the guide bar. Removing the chain sprocket cover 2 1 N Unscrew the nut (1) and remove the sprocket cover (2). 3006BA001 KN 2011BA050 KN MS 150 TC 19 It should cover the full length of the saw chains and...
Instruction Manual
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... the left end of the housing slot. the pivot pin on the hand guard must point to protect your hands from the sharp cutters. 20 MS 150 TC and the drive link tangs are engaged in the hole (4). and then screw the nut onto the stud fingertight. the cutting edges on top of...
... the left end of the housing slot. the pivot pin on the hand guard must point to protect your hands from the sharp cutters. 20 MS 150 TC and the drive link tangs are engaged in the hole (4). and then screw the nut onto the stud fingertight. the cutting edges on top of...