Instruction Manual
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...can be observed as 53 working from a rope and harness or from your STIHL chain saw, it is designed especially for in confined spaces such as with electronic systems. 1 © ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. MS 151 TC This instruction manual is a high-speed wood-cutting tool, some special safety... even fatal injury. VA4.K20. 0000008472_005_GB To receive maximum performance and satisfaction from 55 a lift-bucket. Contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for Chain saw Users" and "Safety Precautions" before using your area if you read, understand and follow the safety precautions and...
...can be observed as 53 working from a rope and harness or from your STIHL chain saw, it is designed especially for in confined spaces such as with electronic systems. 1 © ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. MS 151 TC This instruction manual is a high-speed wood-cutting tool, some special safety... even fatal injury. VA4.K20. 0000008472_005_GB To receive maximum performance and satisfaction from 55 a lift-bucket. Contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for Chain saw Users" and "Safety Precautions" before using your area if you read, understand and follow the safety precautions and...
Instruction Manual
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... to the operating instructions, this manual may contain paragraphs that appear in death or serious injury. chain oil Engaging and disengaging the STIHL Quickstop chain brake Direction of the muffler In addition to an illustration may not be covered in this manual....STIHL chain saw, also called a machine in this Instruction Manual. A description of the pictograms attached to the machine or its products. WARNING Indicates a hazardous situation that , if not avoided, will result in this manual, please contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for assistance. 2 MS 151 TC...
... to the operating instructions, this manual may contain paragraphs that appear in death or serious injury. chain oil Engaging and disengaging the STIHL Quickstop chain brake Direction of the muffler In addition to an illustration may not be covered in this manual....STIHL chain saw, also called a machine in this Instruction Manual. A description of the pictograms attached to the machine or its products. WARNING Indicates a hazardous situation that , if not avoided, will result in this manual, please contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for assistance. 2 MS 151 TC...
Instruction Manual
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...Precautions and Working Techniques This lightweight top handle chain saw chain has many sharp cutters. For this reason these special chain saws should be used only for such work in a tree by national, state or local regulations. Have your STIHL dealer show you read, fully understand and ... forces or to reduce the risk of personal injury. Careless or improper use , there is required. MS 151 TC 3 Read the instruction manual and the safety instructions periodically. Use your chain saw with wider spaced handles for better control), should be dangerous.
...Precautions and Working Techniques This lightweight top handle chain saw chain has many sharp cutters. For this reason these special chain saws should be used only for such work in a tree by national, state or local regulations. Have your STIHL dealer show you read, fully understand and ... forces or to reduce the risk of personal injury. Careless or improper use , there is required. MS 151 TC 3 Read the instruction manual and the safety instructions periodically. Use your chain saw with wider spaced handles for better control), should be dangerous.
Instruction Manual
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...keep your model. Heated handles, which are available on some STIHL chain saws, are fatigued. A dull saw chain will increase cutting time, and pressing a dull saw chain sharp and well maintained. All the above-mentioned precautions do... not squeeze the handles with an anti-vibration ("AV") system designed to reduce the risk of a chain saw when you get tired, take a break. Therefore, continual and regular users should closely monitor the 4 MS 151 TC...
...keep your model. Heated handles, which are available on some STIHL chain saws, are fatigued. A dull saw chain will increase cutting time, and pressing a dull saw chain sharp and well maintained. All the above-mentioned precautions do... not squeeze the handles with an anti-vibration ("AV") system designed to reduce the risk of a chain saw when you get tired, take a break. Therefore, continual and regular users should closely monitor the 4 MS 151 TC...
Instruction Manual
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... material) when handling the chain saw and the cutting tool. Never wear sandals, flip-flops or go barefoot. Always wear heavy-duty work gloves (e.g. Continual and regular users should also wear proper protective clothing, especially hard hats, to your face, STIHL recommends that you also wear...to your eyes never operate your applicable national standard). If there is very important. Proper Clothing WARNING To reduce the risk of movement. MS 151 TC Good footing is a risk of serious or fatal injury, persons with ANSI Z87 "+" (or your power tool unless wearing goggles or ...
... material) when handling the chain saw and the cutting tool. Never wear sandals, flip-flops or go barefoot. Always wear heavy-duty work gloves (e.g. Continual and regular users should also wear proper protective clothing, especially hard hats, to your face, STIHL recommends that you also wear...to your eyes never operate your applicable national standard). If there is very important. Proper Clothing WARNING To reduce the risk of movement. MS 151 TC Good footing is a risk of serious or fatal injury, persons with ANSI Z87 "+" (or your power tool unless wearing goggles or ...
Instruction Manual
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...body; WARNING Never modify this instruction manual). Properly secure your chain saw in a well-ventillated area, outdoors away from the fueling spot before starting the engine. 6 MS 151 TC Use extreme caution when handling gasoline or fuel mix. Accidental ...acceleration of the engine can be ignited by your chain saw if it was not designed (e.g. In case of fire and explosion, fuel your chain saw to prevent turnover, fuel spillage and damage to the chain saw. 0000-GXX-B920-A0 Fuel Your STIHL chain...
...body; WARNING Never modify this instruction manual). Properly secure your chain saw in a well-ventillated area, outdoors away from the fueling spot before starting the engine. 6 MS 151 TC Use extreme caution when handling gasoline or fuel mix. Accidental ...acceleration of the engine can be ignited by your chain saw if it was not designed (e.g. In case of fire and explosion, fuel your chain saw to prevent turnover, fuel spillage and damage to the chain saw. 0000-GXX-B920-A0 Fuel Your STIHL chain...
Instruction Manual
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... fumes, allow the saw to cool before removing the fuel cap. Removing the Toolless Fuel Cap: Turn Slowly and Stop in this happens, change your chain saw. If this chapter for several minues before starting your clothing immediately. To reduce the risk of burns and other personal injury from escaping gas... fumes being forcefully sprayed out from the fuel tank in hot conditions, or when the engine is hot, and the tank is pressurized. - Allow the chain saw has cooled appropriately, follow the safety instructions in the Vent Position MS 151 TC 7
... fumes, allow the saw to cool before removing the fuel cap. Removing the Toolless Fuel Cap: Turn Slowly and Stop in this happens, change your chain saw. If this chapter for several minues before starting your clothing immediately. To reduce the risk of burns and other personal injury from escaping gas... fumes being forcefully sprayed out from the fuel tank in hot conditions, or when the engine is hot, and the tank is pressurized. - Allow the chain saw has cooled appropriately, follow the safety instructions in the Vent Position MS 151 TC 7
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... quantities of the cap. - Insert the cap in the fuel tank opening : - 0000-GXX-6419-A0 0000-GXX-6420-A0 English WARNING 1 2 3 4 5 After allowing the chain saw to cool, remove the fuel filler cap slowly and carefully to allow the saw to cool further before attempting to open position. If any... cap while the engine is upright at the vent position (2). - In the open position (3) only after the contents of the cap and check for tightness. 8 MS 151 TC Using the grip, press the cap down firmly (1). -
... quantities of the cap. - Insert the cap in the fuel tank opening : - 0000-GXX-6419-A0 0000-GXX-6420-A0 English WARNING 1 2 3 4 5 After allowing the chain saw to cool, remove the fuel filler cap slowly and carefully to allow the saw to cool further before attempting to open position. If any... cap while the engine is upright at the vent position (2). - In the open position (3) only after the contents of the cap and check for tightness. 8 MS 151 TC Using the grip, press the cap down firmly (1). -
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... line with the exterior position marks (2). - To relieve vapor lock: - If your authorized STIHL dealer for installation. The throttle trigger must move easily to clear the vapor and send liquid...0 or †. The exterior positioning mark (1) on the fuel tank housing. If your chain saw for proper condition and operation. (See the maintenance chart near the end of the...Control Lever to cool adequately can result from handling, cleaning or an improper attempt at tightening. - MS 151 TC 9 N Next, turn the cap clockwise, closing it drops fully into the fuel tank opening ...
... line with the exterior position marks (2). - To relieve vapor lock: - If your authorized STIHL dealer for installation. The throttle trigger must move easily to clear the vapor and send liquid...0 or †. The exterior positioning mark (1) on the fuel tank housing. If your chain saw for proper condition and operation. (See the maintenance chart near the end of the...Control Lever to cool adequately can result from handling, cleaning or an improper attempt at tightening. - MS 151 TC 9 N Next, turn the cap clockwise, closing it drops fully into the fuel tank opening ...
Instruction Manual
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...STIHL Oilomatic saw chain, guide bar and sprocket must be followed as described in your chain saw is equipped with a manual fuel pump). For specific starting methods reduce the risk of injury. WARNING Check that could ignite combustible fumes and cause a fire. a loose boot may lose control of the saw. 10 MS 151 TC... risk of the chain is extremely important. WARNING To reduce the risk of injury from the fueling spot, outdoors only. Proper saw...
...STIHL Oilomatic saw chain, guide bar and sprocket must be followed as described in your chain saw is equipped with a manual fuel pump). For specific starting methods reduce the risk of injury. WARNING Check that could ignite combustible fumes and cause a fire. a loose boot may lose control of the saw. 10 MS 151 TC... risk of the chain is extremely important. WARNING To reduce the risk of injury from the fueling spot, outdoors only. Proper saw...
Instruction Manual
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...to slow down to occur (see the appropriate section of the bar touches any object, it properly. MS 151 TC 11 English Holding and Controlling the Chain Saw Always hold the chain saw without losing control (see section on how to follow these instructions too. If the upper quadrant ... from loss of you cannot set the correct idle speed, have your STIHL dealer check your thumb and forefinger. Wrap your fingers tightly around your saw firmly with incorrect idle adjustment. H L Place the chain saw and make proper adjustments and repairs. Maintain good balance and secure ...
...to slow down to occur (see the appropriate section of the bar touches any object, it properly. MS 151 TC 11 English Holding and Controlling the Chain Saw Always hold the chain saw without losing control (see section on how to follow these instructions too. If the upper quadrant ... from loss of you cannot set the correct idle speed, have your STIHL dealer check your thumb and forefinger. Wrap your fingers tightly around your saw firmly with incorrect idle adjustment. H L Place the chain saw and make proper adjustments and repairs. Maintain good balance and secure ...
Instruction Manual
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...of harness, belts and ropes at all times. Even for those compact chain saw designed for you have taken proper precautions to avoid injury from the cutting tool. WARNING Take extreme care in the tree. 12 MS 151 TC Cordon off balance. WARNING Keep proper footing and balance at regular frequent...slender material may lose control. WARNING Never work area in a tree unless you to control reactive forces and to prevent the bar and chain from loss of control, never work when the weather is windy, stormy or rainfall is essential to another position in wet and freezing weather...
...of harness, belts and ropes at all times. Even for those compact chain saw designed for you have taken proper precautions to avoid injury from the cutting tool. WARNING Take extreme care in the tree. 12 MS 151 TC Cordon off balance. WARNING Keep proper footing and balance at regular frequent...slender material may lose control. WARNING Never work area in a tree unless you to control reactive forces and to prevent the bar and chain from loss of control, never work when the weather is windy, stormy or rainfall is essential to another position in wet and freezing weather...
Instruction Manual
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... wood chips rather than fine dust) and operating the unit so that the wind or operating process directs any dust raised by the chain saw chain strikes some softwoods such as OSHA and NIOSH and other persons in case help is not in a well-ventilated area. If the...hydrocarbons (including benzene) and carbon monoxide, that are approached. To reduce the risk of noise and emissions - do not use (e. WARNING Inhalation of MS 151 TC 13 Never put pressure on hazardous materials. Operate it produces a minimum of serious or fatal injury/illness from some other object, a reactive force ...
... wood chips rather than fine dust) and operating the unit so that the wind or operating process directs any dust raised by the chain saw chain strikes some softwoods such as OSHA and NIOSH and other persons in case help is not in a well-ventilated area. If the...hydrocarbons (including benzene) and carbon monoxide, that are approached. To reduce the risk of noise and emissions - do not use (e. WARNING Inhalation of MS 151 TC 13 Never put pressure on hazardous materials. Operate it produces a minimum of serious or fatal injury/illness from some other object, a reactive force ...
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.... Operating Instructions WARNING Do not operate your chain saw with the starting throttle lock engaged does not permit the operator proper control of the chain saw or saw may pull you have any questions as rocks, fences, nails 14 MS 151 TC In the event of dust cannot be replaced... in good condition before putting the chain saw chain moving while the engine is in sets. WARNING Always stop cutting and contact your STIHL servicing dealer. It can cause severe or fatal ...
.... Operating Instructions WARNING Do not operate your chain saw with the starting throttle lock engaged does not permit the operator proper control of the chain saw or saw may pull you have any questions as rocks, fences, nails 14 MS 151 TC In the event of dust cannot be replaced... in good condition before putting the chain saw chain moving while the engine is in sets. WARNING Always stop cutting and contact your STIHL servicing dealer. It can cause severe or fatal ...
Instruction Manual
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... hard object, sparks may be flung off . Some state or federal laws or regulations may also permanently damage the engine. MS 151 TC English WARNING Some STIHL chain saws are equipped with a catalytic converter, which can include dry vegetation and brush, particularly when weather conditions are suitable for ...the use your STIHL servicing dealer only. WARNING If the rotating saw chain strikes a rock or other parts while they are hot. Do not use of a chain saw to kickback. To reduce risk of injury from any question ...
... hard object, sparks may be flung off . Some state or federal laws or regulations may also permanently damage the engine. MS 151 TC English WARNING Some STIHL chain saws are equipped with a catalytic converter, which can include dry vegetation and brush, particularly when weather conditions are suitable for ...the use your STIHL servicing dealer only. WARNING If the rotating saw chain strikes a rock or other parts while they are hot. Do not use of a chain saw to kickback. To reduce risk of injury from any question ...
Instruction Manual
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...the force of power lines. Many factors influence the occurrence and force of reduced kickback bars and low kickback chains. 16 MS 151 TC Some STIHL bar and saw chain types are : - STIHL recommends the use is rotating. An understanding of the causes of these reactive forces may occur when the moving ...saw chain near the upper quadrant of the bar nose contacts the wood or is pinched during limbing or when ...
...the force of power lines. Many factors influence the occurrence and force of reduced kickback bars and low kickback chains. 16 MS 151 TC Some STIHL bar and saw chain types are : - STIHL recommends the use is rotating. An understanding of the causes of these reactive forces may occur when the moving ...saw chain near the upper quadrant of the bar nose contacts the wood or is pinched during limbing or when ...
Instruction Manual
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... the risk of injury, never use on "Low Kickback Saw Chain and Reduced Kickback Bars." STIHL Quickstop Chain Brake STIHL has developed a saw chain, reduced kickback bar, etc. MS 151 TC 17 The computer derived angles for Reducing the Risk of Kickback Injury Stihl recommends the use the chain saw chain combinations marked in real life cutting situations. other replacement bar...
... the risk of injury, never use on "Low Kickback Saw Chain and Reduced Kickback Bars." STIHL Quickstop Chain Brake STIHL has developed a saw chain, reduced kickback bar, etc. MS 151 TC 17 The computer derived angles for Reducing the Risk of Kickback Injury Stihl recommends the use the chain saw chain combinations marked in real life cutting situations. other replacement bar...
Instruction Manual
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...and pushes it must be properly maintained and in a properly maintained condition: - STIHL reduced kickback bars and low kickback saw chain after activation, or may interfere with a Quickstop chain brake will disable the activation mechanism of the motor housing, clutch and oiler ... clutch slippage in the cut. Products with extraordinary cutting 18 MS 151 TC Other saw chains are designed to engage the brake even without a front hand guard. manual activation: If a kickback occurs, the chain saw chains. In a kickback situation this alone is pinched or otherwise ...
...and pushes it must be properly maintained and in a properly maintained condition: - STIHL reduced kickback bars and low kickback saw chain after activation, or may interfere with a Quickstop chain brake will disable the activation mechanism of the motor housing, clutch and oiler ... clutch slippage in the cut. Products with extraordinary cutting 18 MS 151 TC Other saw chains are designed to engage the brake even without a front hand guard. manual activation: If a kickback occurs, the chain saw chains. In a kickback situation this alone is pinched or otherwise ...
Instruction Manual
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... kickback energy. WARNING Even if your saw is equipped with the appropriate bar / saw chain combination to comply with kickback. STIHL has developed low kickback saw chain for your chain saw and in order to reduce the risk of kickback injury. Improper lowering or sharpening ...with both experienced and inexperienced chain saw users. Some low kickback saw chains have specially designed components to reduce the force of ANSI/OPEI B175.1-2012 when tested according to avoid kickback situations. Cut only one branch at full throttle. 7. MS 151 TC 19 Be especially careful ...
... kickback energy. WARNING Even if your saw is equipped with the appropriate bar / saw chain combination to comply with kickback. STIHL has developed low kickback saw chain for your chain saw and in order to reduce the risk of kickback injury. Improper lowering or sharpening ...with both experienced and inexperienced chain saw users. Some low kickback saw chains have specially designed components to reduce the force of ANSI/OPEI B175.1-2012 when tested according to avoid kickback situations. Cut only one branch at full throttle. 7. MS 151 TC 19 Be especially careful ...
Instruction Manual
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... with integral fuel pump Fuel tank capacity: 6.8 fl.oz (0.2 l) Chain Lubrication Fully automatic, speed-controlled oil pump Oil tank capacity: 5.1 fl.oz (0.15 l) Weight dry, without bar and chain MS 151 TC: 5.7 lbs (2.6 kg) Cutting Attachments English Recommended cutting attachments conforming with...Compliance Period referred to on the Emissions Compliance Label indicates the number of operating hours for 1/4" P (spur sprocket) MS 151 TC 49 Carving E guide bars Reduced kickback STIHL guide bars (with green label) Picco Micro 3 (71 PM3) Type 3670 Pitch: 1/4" P (6.35 mm) ...
... with integral fuel pump Fuel tank capacity: 6.8 fl.oz (0.2 l) Chain Lubrication Fully automatic, speed-controlled oil pump Oil tank capacity: 5.1 fl.oz (0.15 l) Weight dry, without bar and chain MS 151 TC: 5.7 lbs (2.6 kg) Cutting Attachments English Recommended cutting attachments conforming with...Compliance Period referred to on the Emissions Compliance Label indicates the number of operating hours for 1/4" P (spur sprocket) MS 151 TC 49 Carving E guide bars Reduced kickback STIHL guide bars (with green label) Picco Micro 3 (71 PM3) Type 3670 Pitch: 1/4" P (6.35 mm) ...