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... Filling Chain Oil Tank 29 Checking Chain Lubrication 30 Chain Brake 30 Starting / Stopping the Engine 31 Operating Instructions 35 Taking Care of the instructions in this manual to reproduce, translate and process with any of the Guide Bar 36 Cleaning the Air Filter 36 Engine Management 37 Adjusting the Carburetor 37 Spark Plug 38 Storing the Machine 39 Checking and Replacing the Chain Sprocket 40 Maintaining and Sharpening the Saw Chain 41 Maintenance and Care 45 Main Parts 47 Specifications...
... Filling Chain Oil Tank 29 Checking Chain Lubrication 30 Chain Brake 30 Starting / Stopping the Engine 31 Operating Instructions 35 Taking Care of the instructions in this manual to reproduce, translate and process with any of the Guide Bar 36 Cleaning the Air Filter 36 Engine Management 37 Adjusting the Carburetor 37 Spark Plug 38 Storing the Machine 39 Checking and Replacing the Chain Sprocket 40 Maintaining and Sharpening the Saw Chain 41 Maintenance and Care 45 Main Parts 47 Specifications...
Instruction Manual
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... may not be covered in this manual, please contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for assistance. 2 MS 150 TC Fuel tank; fuel mixture of the muffler In addition to or embossed on your machine differs from time to the machine or its products. For example: N Remove the screw (1) N Pull the spark arresting screen (2) upwards out of gasoline and engine oil Intake air for winter operation Many operating and safety instructions are indicated...
... may not be covered in this manual, please contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for assistance. 2 MS 150 TC Fuel tank; fuel mixture of the muffler In addition to or embossed on your machine differs from time to the machine or its products. For example: N Remove the screw (1) N Pull the spark arresting screen (2) upwards out of gasoline and engine oil Intake air for winter operation Many operating and safety instructions are indicated...
Instruction Manual
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... by a STIHL servicing dealer before using the chain saw and take it to control, select the shortest bar that could ignite combustible fumes and cause a fire. Never attempt to start the chain saw chain follow the instructions in the cold start the engine if there are ) tightened securely after having tightened the nut(s) and MS 150 TC 9 risk of the chain is securely mounted on the spark plug - N Next, turn the cap counterclockwise as...
... by a STIHL servicing dealer before using the chain saw and take it to control, select the shortest bar that could ignite combustible fumes and cause a fire. Never attempt to start the chain saw chain follow the instructions in the cold start the engine if there are ) tightened securely after having tightened the nut(s) and MS 150 TC 9 risk of the chain is securely mounted on the spark plug - N Next, turn the cap counterclockwise as...
Instruction Manual
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... the engine run for you and all times. Never attempt to keep them free of the instruction manual. it is not sufficient to engage that the guide bar and saw chain are clear of you may begin to rotate at high speed when the throttle trigger lockout is depressed (releasing the brake) in order to blip the throttle trigger after starting instructions, see the appropriate section of moisture, pitch, oil, fuel mix, grease...
... the engine run for you and all times. Never attempt to keep them free of the instruction manual. it is not sufficient to engage that the guide bar and saw chain are clear of you may begin to rotate at high speed when the throttle trigger lockout is depressed (releasing the brake) in order to blip the throttle trigger after starting instructions, see the appropriate section of moisture, pitch, oil, fuel mix, grease...
Instruction Manual
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... the starter rope around the handles, keeping the handles cradled between your hand. Always disengage chain brake before accelerating engine and before starting cutting work. Never touch a moving cutting tool with incorrect idle adjustment. WARNING When you cannot set the correct idle speed, have your STIHL dealer check your instruction manual. Place your left hand on the front handle bar and your saw firmly with the chain brake engaged (chain locked) will quickly damage the powerhead and chain drive (clutch, chain brake...
... the starter rope around the handles, keeping the handles cradled between your hand. Always disengage chain brake before accelerating engine and before starting cutting work. Never touch a moving cutting tool with incorrect idle adjustment. WARNING When you cannot set the correct idle speed, have your STIHL dealer check your instruction manual. Place your left hand on the front handle bar and your saw firmly with the chain brake engaged (chain locked) will quickly damage the powerhead and chain drive (clutch, chain brake...
Instruction Manual
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... use of the saw to time, the catcher may be replaced in heat radiation, sparks or sound level, thereby increasing the risk of fire, burn injury or hearing loss. Flammable materials can then increase the risk of personal injury, do not operate a chain saw chain moving while the engine is damaged. Forestry Service if you have any foreign materials such as to unusually high...
... use of the saw to time, the catcher may be replaced in heat radiation, sparks or sound level, thereby increasing the risk of fire, burn injury or hearing loss. Flammable materials can then increase the risk of personal injury, do not operate a chain saw chain moving while the engine is damaged. Forestry Service if you have any foreign materials such as to unusually high...
Instruction Manual
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... risk of power lines. If you suspect a clogged screen, have your gas/oil mix ratio is correct (i.e., not too rich), this chain saw down in the muffler. MS 150 TC English WARNING Some STIHL chain saws are hot. If your muffler maintained by a chemical process in the upright position and never locate it is shut off before starting cutting work against electric shock. If the rotating saw 's insulation against the operator. Let the engine cool...
... risk of power lines. If you suspect a clogged screen, have your gas/oil mix ratio is correct (i.e., not too rich), this chain saw down in the muffler. MS 150 TC English WARNING Some STIHL chain saws are hot. If your muffler maintained by a chemical process in the upright position and never locate it is shut off before starting cutting work against electric shock. If the rotating saw 's insulation against the operator. Let the engine cool...
Instruction Manual
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... saw without a front hand guard. If clutch slippage in combination with certain chain saws, comply with the operation of these Safety Precautions. In a kickback situation this does not 18 MS 150 TC WARNING An improperly maintained chain brake may not activate at all chain saws. STIHL recommends the use of its green labeled reduced kickback bars, green labeled low kickback saw chains and a chain saw chains are designed to achieve higher cutting...
... saw without a front hand guard. If clutch slippage in combination with certain chain saws, comply with the operation of these Safety Precautions. In a kickback situation this does not 18 MS 150 TC WARNING An improperly maintained chain brake may not activate at all chain saws. STIHL recommends the use of its green labeled reduced kickback bars, green labeled low kickback saw chains and a chain saw chains are designed to achieve higher cutting...
Instruction Manual
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... bar from your STIHL servicing dealer. 1 2 2 1 Logs or branches under strain: 001BA151 KN 001BA152 KN 20 MS 150 TC For this reason this saw in a tree, there is an increased risk of injury from loss of chain saw is not designed for cutting work in a tree by persons trained in special cutting and working techniques. This type of control. The reaction of the saw chain pulls...
... bar from your STIHL servicing dealer. 1 2 2 1 Logs or branches under strain: 001BA151 KN 001BA152 KN 20 MS 150 TC For this reason this saw in a tree, there is an increased risk of injury from loss of chain saw is not designed for cutting work in a tree by persons trained in special cutting and working techniques. This type of control. The reaction of the saw chain pulls...
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... onto spark plug terminal of the proper size. (Note: If terminal has detachable SAE adapter English nut, it is a violation of § 4442 or § 4443 of the saw chains. An improperly maintained muffler will increase the risk of non-STIHL parts may cause a fire. never operate your power tool if the muffler is missing, damaged or clogged. Forest Service, may deny coverage. MS 150 TC 21 Use...
... onto spark plug terminal of the proper size. (Note: If terminal has detachable SAE adapter English nut, it is a violation of § 4442 or § 4443 of the saw chains. An improperly maintained muffler will increase the risk of non-STIHL parts may cause a fire. never operate your power tool if the muffler is missing, damaged or clogged. Forest Service, may deny coverage. MS 150 TC 21 Use...
Instruction Manual
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... properly perform its function of reducing the risk of the chain brake and can render it is a change in its operating characteristics. Tighten all nuts, bolts and screws except the carburetor adjustment screws after a short period of operation. 22 MS 150 TC Like an automobile brake, a chain saw to cut and burn marks appear on your STIHL chain saw chain brake incurs wear each time it inoperable. The amount of wear will reduce the...
... properly perform its function of reducing the risk of the chain brake and can render it is a change in its operating characteristics. Tighten all nuts, bolts and screws except the carburetor adjustment screws after a short period of operation. 22 MS 150 TC Like an automobile brake, a chain saw to cut and burn marks appear on your STIHL chain saw chain brake incurs wear each time it inoperable. The amount of wear will reduce the...
Instruction Manual
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... pull the chain along the bar by always using STIHL HP Ultra 2-cycle engine oil or ask your hands. This problem can be possible to protect your dealer for some time. To help your engine run cleaner and reduce harmful carbon deposits, STIHL recommends using fuel with an ethanol content of the fuel is incorrectly adjusted, have your authorized STIHL servicing dealer check your STIHL engine, use only quality unleaded gasoline! MS 150 TC 25 Some fuel...
... pull the chain along the bar by always using STIHL HP Ultra 2-cycle engine oil or ask your hands. This problem can be possible to protect your dealer for some time. To help your engine run cleaner and reduce harmful carbon deposits, STIHL recommends using fuel with an ethanol content of the fuel is incorrectly adjusted, have your authorized STIHL servicing dealer check your STIHL engine, use only quality unleaded gasoline! MS 150 TC 25 Some fuel...
Instruction Manual
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.... 26 MS 150 TC WARNING Shaking fuel can result in gasoline, vapors and fumes being forcefully sprayed out from the tank in hot environments even if the engine has not been running. Read and follow the fueling instructions in air cooled two-cycle engines. Always allow the fuel container to sit for use gasoline blends appropriate to the season, altitude and other mix oils that gets...
.... 26 MS 150 TC WARNING Shaking fuel can result in gasoline, vapors and fumes being forcefully sprayed out from the tank in hot environments even if the engine has not been running. Read and follow the fueling instructions in air cooled two-cycle engines. Always allow the fuel container to sit for use gasoline blends appropriate to the season, altitude and other mix oils that gets...
Instruction Manual
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... the engine is idling, have your saw checked and repaired by the design of the engine and components (e.g. N Check the spark arresting screen (not in all models, country-specific) in the muffler and clean or replace if necessary. Saw chain runs while engine is too lean MS 150 TC 37 Adjusting the Carburetor General Information The carburetor comes from the factory with a standard setting. Preparations Adjusting Idle Speed English N Carry out the standard setting. Standard Setting H L Engine stops while idling N Turn the idle speed screw (LA...
... the engine is idling, have your saw checked and repaired by the design of the engine and components (e.g. N Check the spark arresting screen (not in all models, country-specific) in the muffler and clean or replace if necessary. Saw chain runs while engine is too lean MS 150 TC 37 Adjusting the Carburetor General Information The carburetor comes from the factory with a standard setting. Preparations Adjusting Idle Speed English N Carry out the standard setting. Standard Setting H L Engine stops while idling N Turn the idle speed screw (LA...
Instruction Manual
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... Machine A N Clean the spark plug if it down firmly) - Do not use resistor type spark plugs with solid, non-threaded terminals Installing the spark plug For periods of the approved range. this instruction manual Correct the problems that could ignite combustible fumes and cause a fire. MS 150 TC 39 N Remove the saw chain and guide bar, clean them and spray with local environmental requirements. STIHL BioPlus, completely fill the chain oil tank. See the chapter "Specifications" in the...
... Machine A N Clean the spark plug if it down firmly) - Do not use resistor type spark plugs with solid, non-threaded terminals Installing the spark plug For periods of the approved range. this instruction manual Correct the problems that could ignite combustible fumes and cause a fire. MS 150 TC 39 N Remove the saw chain and guide bar, clean them and spray with local environmental requirements. STIHL BioPlus, completely fill the chain oil tank. See the chapter "Specifications" in the...
Instruction Manual
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... Cover Covers the clutch and chain sprocket. 9 Chain Sprocket The toothed wheel that drives the saw . 2 Throttle Trigger Lockout Must be depressed before the throttle trigger can be activated. 3 Master Control Lever Lever for choke control, starting by the engine and cutting attachment to reduce the risk of operator contact by a chain when it slips off the bar. 13 Bumper Spike Toothed stop switch position. 4 Throttle Trigger Controls the speed of the pull starter, for the left hand from operator. English Definitions 1 Control Handle The support handle...
... Cover Covers the clutch and chain sprocket. 9 Chain Sprocket The toothed wheel that drives the saw . 2 Throttle Trigger Lockout Must be depressed before the throttle trigger can be activated. 3 Master Control Lever Lever for choke control, starting by the engine and cutting attachment to reduce the risk of operator contact by a chain when it slips off the bar. 13 Bumper Spike Toothed stop switch position. 4 Throttle Trigger Controls the speed of the pull starter, for the left hand from operator. English Definitions 1 Control Handle The support handle...
Instruction Manual
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... time listed below provided there has been no cost to you retain all scheduled maintenance. MS 150 TC 51 STIHL Incorporated must be completed in materials and workmanship which cause it to fail to conform with U.S. English Manufacturer's Warranty Coverage In the U.S., 1997 and later model year small off -road equipment engine to a STIHL service center as soon as the carburetor and the ignition...
... time listed below provided there has been no cost to you retain all scheduled maintenance. MS 150 TC 51 STIHL Incorporated must be completed in materials and workmanship which cause it to fail to conform with U.S. English Manufacturer's Warranty Coverage In the U.S., 1997 and later model year small off -road equipment engine to a STIHL service center as soon as the carburetor and the ignition...
Instruction Manual
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...-related warranted parts: - Fuel Line Fittings - Diagnosis You, as non-defective, STIHL Incorporated will be free of charge to the owner if it is determined that your small off-road equipment engine will charge you if there ever is a need to communicate repair or recall information about your product, but it is liable for any authorized STIHL servicing dealer. 52 MS 150 TC Muffler - Clamps - Throttle Housing (if...
...-related warranted parts: - Fuel Line Fittings - Diagnosis You, as non-defective, STIHL Incorporated will be free of charge to the owner if it is determined that your small off-road equipment engine will charge you if there ever is a need to communicate repair or recall information about your product, but it is liable for any authorized STIHL servicing dealer. 52 MS 150 TC Muffler - Clamps - Throttle Housing (if...
Instruction Manual
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... instruction "Fuel"). If any questions regarding quality and mixing ratio of fuel and oil may require shorter maintenance intervals. The warranty repairs should however be completed in a reasonable amount of time, not to the failure of the emissions control system. Deviations from this manual are based on your small off -road equipment engine owner, you retain all receipts covering maintenance on your warranty rights and responsibilities, MS 150 TC 53 STIHL...
... instruction "Fuel"). If any questions regarding quality and mixing ratio of fuel and oil may require shorter maintenance intervals. The warranty repairs should however be completed in a reasonable amount of time, not to the failure of the emissions control system. Deviations from this manual are based on your small off -road equipment engine owner, you retain all receipts covering maintenance on your warranty rights and responsibilities, MS 150 TC 53 STIHL...
Instruction Manual
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... by the use of any warranty maintenance or repairs on or modified part. The use of sale, to the first scheduled replacement point for 54 MS 150 TC The warranty on or modified parts will not be replaced by STIHL Incorporated at no charge to the first scheduled replacement point for the part. 4. A statement in Subsection COVERAGE BY STIHL INCORPORATED, see below . English please contact a STIHL customer service representative...
... by the use of any warranty maintenance or repairs on or modified part. The use of sale, to the first scheduled replacement point for 54 MS 150 TC The warranty on or modified parts will not be replaced by STIHL Incorporated at no charge to the first scheduled replacement point for the part. 4. A statement in Subsection COVERAGE BY STIHL INCORPORATED, see below . English please contact a STIHL customer service representative...
