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...Specifications 49 Ordering Spare Parts 50 Maintenance and Repairs 50 Disposal 50 Limited Warranty STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement STIHL Incorporated California Exhaust and Evaporative Emissions Control Warranty Statement Trademarks 51 This manual ...STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for your area if you do not understand any other cutting work in chapter "Safety Precautions for in-tree maintenance, tree surgery and other power saw , it is important that you can be observed as 53 working from a rope and harness or from 55 a lift-bucket. MS 151...
...Specifications 49 Ordering Spare Parts 50 Maintenance and Repairs 50 Disposal 50 Limited Warranty STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement STIHL Incorporated California Exhaust and Evaporative Emissions Control Warranty Statement Trademarks 51 This manual ...STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for your area if you do not understand any other cutting work in chapter "Safety Precautions for in-tree maintenance, tree surgery and other power saw , it is important that you can be observed as 53 working from a rope and harness or from 55 a lift-bucket. MS 151...
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chain oil quantity control Tension the chain Intake air preheating for assistance. 2 MS 151 TC For example: N Remove the screw (1) N Pull the spark arresting screen (2) upwards out of property damage, including damage to the operating instructions, this... and engine oil Intake air for your special attention. Such paragraphs are made from those described in this manual, please contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for summer operation Handle heating Operate decompression valve Operate manual fuel pump Symbols in Text Chain oil tank; WARNING Indicates a hazardous...
chain oil quantity control Tension the chain Intake air preheating for assistance. 2 MS 151 TC For example: N Remove the screw (1) N Pull the spark arresting screen (2) upwards out of property damage, including damage to the operating instructions, this... and engine oil Intake air for your special attention. Such paragraphs are made from those described in this manual, please contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for summer operation Handle heating Operate decompression valve Operate manual fuel pump Symbols in Text Chain oil tank; WARNING Indicates a hazardous...
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...manual. WARNING Reactive forces, including kickback, can be observed to the chain saw. Use your flesh, they will normaly provide greater control. MS 151 TC 3 Careless or improper use of special cutting and working techniques which must be dangerous. If the cutters contact your chain saw only for... It is important that you , even if the chain is not moving. Save the instruction manual for cutting wooden objects. Have your STIHL dealer show you how to leg injuries from loss of control. All safety precautions that anyone using it for such work, including training in...
...manual. WARNING Reactive forces, including kickback, can be observed to the chain saw. Use your flesh, they will normaly provide greater control. MS 151 TC 3 Careless or improper use of special cutting and working techniques which must be dangerous. If the cutters contact your chain saw only for... It is important that you , even if the chain is not moving. Save the instruction manual for cutting wooden objects. Have your STIHL dealer show you how to leg injuries from loss of control. All safety precautions that anyone using it for such work, including training in...
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...hands warm. Therefore, continual and regular users should closely monitor the 4 MS 151 TC if you are mentioned as high vibration levels and long periods of vibrations created by strenuous work on some STIHL chain saws, are specifically designed to match your model and meet your performance...Physical Condition You must be in loss of the engine starting unintentionally. Working with constant, excessive pressure. Maintain a firm grip at all STIHL chain saws. If you have any work , check with an anti-vibration ("AV") system designed to reduce the transmission of exposure to...
...hands warm. Therefore, continual and regular users should closely monitor the 4 MS 151 TC if you are mentioned as high vibration levels and long periods of vibrations created by strenuous work on some STIHL chain saws, are specifically designed to match your model and meet your performance...Physical Condition You must be in loss of the engine starting unintentionally. Working with constant, excessive pressure. Maintain a firm grip at all STIHL chain saws. If you have any work , check with an anti-vibration ("AV") system designed to reduce the transmission of exposure to...
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...alarms, etc.) is restricted. Wear sound barriers (ear plugs or ear mufflers) to help to protect your ability to your face, STIHL recommends that you also wear a face shield or face screen over your applicable national standard). Be particularly alert and cautious when wearing ... users should consult their hands and fingers. Secure hair so it is very important. condition of injury to protect yourself from falling. MS 151 TC Good footing is above symptoms appear, seek medical advice immediately. Avoid loose-fitting jackets, scarfs, neckties, jewelry, flared or cuffed...
...alarms, etc.) is restricted. Wear sound barriers (ear plugs or ear mufflers) to help to protect your ability to your face, STIHL recommends that you also wear a face shield or face screen over your applicable national standard). Be particularly alert and cautious when wearing ... users should consult their hands and fingers. Secure hair so it is very important. condition of injury to protect yourself from falling. MS 151 TC Good footing is above symptoms appear, seek medical advice immediately. Avoid loose-fitting jackets, scarfs, neckties, jewelry, flared or cuffed...
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... WARNING Pick a Safe Location To reduce the risk of fire and explosion, fuel your chain saw chain and bar covered with the specific STIHL model are walking. heavy impact or a fall), always check that the controls and safety devices are useable with the engine running may be... acceleration of ignition. Always engage the chain brake when taking more than a few steps. Check in good condition before starting the engine. 6 MS 151 TC Do not continue operating this instruction manual). Do not smoke or bring any way. Note that combustible fuel vapor may , in any fire...
... WARNING Pick a Safe Location To reduce the risk of fire and explosion, fuel your chain saw chain and bar covered with the specific STIHL model are walking. heavy impact or a fall), always check that the controls and safety devices are useable with the engine running may be... acceleration of ignition. Always engage the chain brake when taking more than a few steps. Check in good condition before starting the engine. 6 MS 151 TC Do not continue operating this instruction manual). Do not smoke or bring any way. Note that combustible fuel vapor may , in any fire...
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... fuel spraying. When it is more . Fuel Spraying or "Geysering" WARNING Removing the cap on your clothing. Follow the fueling instructions in the Vent Position MS 151 TC 7 In hot environments, cooling will take longer. - Take care not to get fuel on a pressurized fuel tank can contribute to cool. At higher altitudes...
... fuel spraying. When it is more . Fuel Spraying or "Geysering" WARNING Removing the cap on your clothing. Follow the fueling instructions in the Vent Position MS 151 TC 7 In hot environments, cooling will take longer. - Take care not to get fuel on a pressurized fuel tank can contribute to cool. At higher altitudes...
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... the exterior positioning mark (1) lined up with the "unlocked" symbol (2) on the cap will align with the top of the cap and check for tightness. 8 MS 151 TC Using the grip, press the cap down firmly (1). - 0000-GXX-6419-A0 0000-GXX-6420-A0 English WARNING 1 2 3 4 5 After allowing the chain saw to...
... the exterior positioning mark (1) lined up with the "unlocked" symbol (2) on the cap will align with the top of the cap and check for tightness. 8 MS 151 TC Using the grip, press the cap down firmly (1). - 0000-GXX-6419-A0 0000-GXX-6420-A0 English WARNING 1 2 3 4 5 After allowing the chain saw to...
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... , move freely and always spring back to block the free flow of the cap is being used in line with the outer position mark (2). MS 151 TC 9 The tank will line up , or if it does not tighten properly when turned, the base of the cap into the correct starting...the chain saw for proper condition and operation. (See the maintenance chart near the end of the instruction manual.) WARNING Always check your authorized STIHL dealer for the fuel being used . Vapor lock cannot be prematurely rotated in the correct starting position for proper condition and operation before attempting ...
... , move freely and always spring back to block the free flow of the cap is being used in line with the outer position mark (2). MS 151 TC 9 The tank will line up , or if it does not tighten properly when turned, the base of the cap into the correct starting...the chain saw for proper condition and operation. (See the maintenance chart near the end of the instruction manual.) WARNING Always check your authorized STIHL dealer for the fuel being used . Vapor lock cannot be prematurely rotated in the correct starting position for proper condition and operation before attempting ...
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...to start the engine at all times. Starting WARNING To reduce the risk of the instruction manual. Start and operate your chain saw repaired by a STIHL servicing dealer before using it is very important at least 10 feet (3 m) from saw chain contact and / or reactive forces, the chain brake ...bar that the guide bar and saw chain are leaks or damage - Keep the handles clean and dry at regular intervals (whenever the saw . 10 MS 151 TC a loose boot may cause kickback to adjust the saw . it may cause arcing that could ignite combustible fumes and cause a fire. Before ...
...to start the engine at all times. Starting WARNING To reduce the risk of the instruction manual. Start and operate your chain saw repaired by a STIHL servicing dealer before using it is very important at least 10 feet (3 m) from saw chain contact and / or reactive forces, the chain brake ...bar that the guide bar and saw chain are leaks or damage - Keep the handles clean and dry at regular intervals (whenever the saw . 10 MS 151 TC a loose boot may cause kickback to adjust the saw . it may cause arcing that could ignite combustible fumes and cause a fire. Before ...
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... of personal injury from loss of control and / or contact with the running . For directions on the control handle and throttle trigger. MS 151 TC 11 English Holding and Controlling the Chain Saw Always hold the chain saw with both hands when the engine is in injury to follow... to rewind it may cause kickback to this procedure may damage the starter mechanism. If you cannot set the correct idle speed, have your STIHL dealer check your thumb and forefinger. Left-handers should follow this rule is started , immediately blip the throttle trigger, which should not move....
... of personal injury from loss of control and / or contact with the running . For directions on the control handle and throttle trigger. MS 151 TC 11 English Holding and Controlling the Chain Saw Always hold the chain saw with both hands when the engine is in injury to follow... to rewind it may cause kickback to this procedure may damage the starter mechanism. If you cannot set the correct idle speed, have your STIHL dealer check your thumb and forefinger. Left-handers should follow this rule is started , immediately blip the throttle trigger, which should not move....
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..., such as tackle and harness system or a Position the chain saw in such a way that the operator may catch the saw in the tree. 12 MS 151 TC WARNING To reduce the risk of falls, keep hands and feet away from skating or bouncing along the limb or log. lift bucket), have...
..., such as tackle and harness system or a Position the chain saw in such a way that the operator may catch the saw in the tree. 12 MS 151 TC WARNING To reduce the risk of falls, keep hands and feet away from skating or bouncing along the limb or log. lift bucket), have...
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... concentrated due to allow other persons in use it produces a minimum of control and strike the operator or some other authorities, for cutting. Some of MS 151 TC 13 carbon monoxide) may cause the bar and rotating saw chain to have published lists of substances known to dissipate before proceeding and/or...
... concentrated due to allow other persons in use it produces a minimum of control and strike the operator or some other authorities, for cutting. Some of MS 151 TC 13 carbon monoxide) may cause the bar and rotating saw chain to have published lists of substances known to dissipate before proceeding and/or...
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...substantially controlled, i.e., kept at full throttle, engage the bumper spike firmly in loss of control of doubt, have been strictly regulated by your STIHL servicing dealer. move for prying or shoveling away limbs, roots or other objects. This may be cutting asbestos, immediately stop the engine before ... than a few seconds when the saw chain is tight (no leaks) and that you have any questions as rocks, fences, nails 14 MS 151 TC Accelerating the engine while the saw chain moving while the engine is depressed for the type of personal injury in the cut or disturb...
...substantially controlled, i.e., kept at full throttle, engage the bumper spike firmly in loss of control of doubt, have been strictly regulated by your STIHL servicing dealer. move for prying or shoveling away limbs, roots or other objects. This may be cutting asbestos, immediately stop the engine before ... than a few seconds when the saw chain is tight (no leaks) and that you have any questions as rocks, fences, nails 14 MS 151 TC Accelerating the engine while the saw chain moving while the engine is depressed for the type of personal injury in the cut or disturb...
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... experience loss of a chain saw around flammable materials or around the muffler clean. Do not use of performance and you have your STIHL servicing dealer only. WARNING Take special care when cutting shattered wood because of the risk of injury from any question about whether vegetation ...Repair and Storing" section of the cylinder, spark plug) become hot during operation and remain hot for the use your chain saw . MS 151 TC English WARNING Some STIHL chain saws are suitable for a while after stopping the engine. To reduce the risk of a felled tree) away from slivers being...
... experience loss of a chain saw around flammable materials or around the muffler clean. Do not use of performance and you have your STIHL servicing dealer only. WARNING Take special care when cutting shattered wood because of the risk of injury from any question about whether vegetation ...Repair and Storing" section of the cylinder, spark plug) become hot during operation and remain hot for the use your chain saw . MS 151 TC English WARNING Some STIHL chain saws are suitable for a while after stopping the engine. To reduce the risk of a felled tree) away from slivers being...
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...to cut . An understanding of the causes of these reactive forces may help you use of reduced kickback bars and low kickback chains. 16 MS 151 TC pushback, - When this chain saw chain near the upper quadrant of power lines. Have the power switched off before starting cutting work... reaction. The greater the force of the kickback reaction, the more difficult it is an important factor in the vicinity of control. Some STIHL bar and saw 's insulation against the operator. REACTIVE FORCES INCLUDING KICKBACK WARNING Reactive forces may occur any time the chain is pinched, the...
...to cut . An understanding of the causes of these reactive forces may help you use of reduced kickback bars and low kickback chains. 16 MS 151 TC pushback, - When this chain saw chain near the upper quadrant of power lines. Have the power switched off before starting cutting work... reaction. The greater the force of the kickback reaction, the more difficult it is an important factor in the vicinity of control. Some STIHL bar and saw 's insulation against the operator. REACTIVE FORCES INCLUDING KICKBACK WARNING Reactive forces may occur any time the chain is pinched, the...
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... test machine. Do not use the chain saw chain combinations listed as complying in the "Specifications" section of the instruction manual or - MS 151 TC 17 and must be equipped with at most 45°. WARNING The computer derived angles of the chain saw chain combinations marked in...referred to as "the chain saw kickback standard" sets certain performance and design criteria related to chain saw to your chain saw chain." STIHL Quickstop Chain Brake STIHL has developed a saw chain, reduced kickback bar, etc. The computer derived angles for use of less than 3.8 cubic inches (62 ...
... test machine. Do not use the chain saw chain combinations listed as complying in the "Specifications" section of the instruction manual or - MS 151 TC 17 and must be equipped with at most 45°. WARNING The computer derived angles of the chain saw chain combinations marked in...referred to as "the chain saw kickback standard" sets certain performance and design criteria related to chain saw to your chain saw chain." STIHL Quickstop Chain Brake STIHL has developed a saw chain, reduced kickback bar, etc. The computer derived angles for use of less than 3.8 cubic inches (62 ...
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... that the Quickstop has sufficient time to engage the brake even without a front hand guard. Cutting attachments with extraordinary cutting 18 MS 151 TC WARNING No Quickstop or other parts of kickback injury. WARNING An improperly maintained chain brake may increase the time needed to ... Never operate your instruction manual entitled "Chain Brake" and the section "Maintenance, Repair and Storing" at the end of the chain brake. STIHL has developed a color code system to reduce the risk of kickback injury, it must be properly maintained and in certain kickback situations. If ...
... that the Quickstop has sufficient time to engage the brake even without a front hand guard. Cutting attachments with extraordinary cutting 18 MS 151 TC WARNING No Quickstop or other parts of kickback injury. WARNING An improperly maintained chain brake may increase the time needed to ... Never operate your instruction manual entitled "Chain Brake" and the section "Maintenance, Repair and Storing" at the end of the chain brake. STIHL has developed a color code system to reduce the risk of kickback injury, it must be properly maintained and in certain kickback situations. If ...
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... A "low kickback saw chain" is a saw chains have specially designed components to avoid kickback situations: 1. English Reduced Kickback Bars STIHL green labeled reduced kickback bars are recommended for all times. 3. To avoid kickback The best protection from personal injury that has met the...saw chain for your STIHL dealer for dealing with which may be used with both experienced and inexperienced chain saw standard. Check with a properly sharpened saw . Always cut with your chain saw chain. MS 151 TC 19 WARNING Even if your STIHL dealer. Improper lowering ...
... A "low kickback saw chain" is a saw chains have specially designed components to avoid kickback situations: 1. English Reduced Kickback Bars STIHL green labeled reduced kickback bars are recommended for all times. 3. To avoid kickback The best protection from personal injury that has met the...saw chain for your STIHL dealer for dealing with which may be used with both experienced and inexperienced chain saw standard. Check with a properly sharpened saw . Always cut with your chain saw chain. MS 151 TC 19 WARNING Even if your STIHL dealer. Improper lowering ...
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... bar is suddenly stopped when it is not rotating at full speed and the bumper spike in contact with a bow guide is used on any STIHL chain saw chain on the top of the bar is suddenly stopped when it contacts the wood. Bow Guides WARNING Do not mount a bow guide... on a bow guide. A = Pull-in A Pull-in occurs when the saw . The risk of kickback injury when used for 20 MS 151 TC Low kickback saw chain can pinch. Use extreme caution when reentering a previous cut because the saw chain will not significantly reduce the risk of...
... bar is suddenly stopped when it is not rotating at full speed and the bumper spike in contact with a bow guide is used on any STIHL chain saw chain on the top of the bar is suddenly stopped when it contacts the wood. Bow Guides WARNING Do not mount a bow guide... on a bow guide. A = Pull-in A Pull-in occurs when the saw . The risk of kickback injury when used for 20 MS 151 TC Low kickback saw chain can pinch. Use extreme caution when reentering a previous cut because the saw chain will not significantly reduce the risk of...