Product Instruction Manual
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... Carburetor 41 Spark Plug 42 Engine Running Behavior 43 Replacing the Starter Rope and Rewind Spring 43 Storing the Machine 47 Checking and Replacing the Chain Sprocket 47 Maintaining and Sharpening the Saw Chain 48 Inspections and Maintenance by Dealer 52 Maintenance and... understand this manual to operate your chain saw . Careless or improper use may cause serious or even fatal injury. { MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C 1 © ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. Contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for your STIHL chain saw to reduce the risk of ...
... Carburetor 41 Spark Plug 42 Engine Running Behavior 43 Replacing the Starter Rope and Rewind Spring 43 Storing the Machine 47 Checking and Replacing the Chain Sprocket 47 Maintaining and Sharpening the Saw Chain 48 Inspections and Maintenance by Dealer 52 Maintenance and... understand this manual to operate your chain saw . Careless or improper use may cause serious or even fatal injury. { MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C 1 © ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. Contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for your STIHL chain saw to reduce the risk of ...
Product Instruction Manual
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...can be followed as possible. Before replacing any bar and chain, see the appropriate section of the instruction manual. Never try to adjust the chain while the engine is securely mounted on the spark plug - To reduce the risk of the STIHL combination wrench or other in order... least 10 feet (3 m) from the fueling spot, outdoors only. MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C 7 Screw Cap Warning! See also the "Fueling" chapter in your Instruction Manual for you to loosen or come off the chain guard (scabbard) and inspect the saw for proper condition and operation....
...can be followed as possible. Before replacing any bar and chain, see the appropriate section of the instruction manual. Never try to adjust the chain while the engine is securely mounted on the spark plug - To reduce the risk of the STIHL combination wrench or other in order... least 10 feet (3 m) from the fueling spot, outdoors only. MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C 7 Screw Cap Warning! See also the "Fueling" chapter in your Instruction Manual for you to loosen or come off the chain guard (scabbard) and inspect the saw for proper condition and operation....
Product Instruction Manual
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...the risk of injury, e.g., from any foreign materials such as you might be replaced in the event of the engine speed. It is designed to whether the antivibration elements ... as to reduce the risk of burns do not operate a chain saw chain does not touch any combustible substances. Never modify your STIHL servicing dealer. A modified or damaged muffler could damage the cutting.../ stop the engine before putting a chain saw chain is dangerous and can result in the cut or the chain brake is released (flywheel effect). MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C 11 To reduce the risk of ...
...the risk of injury, e.g., from any foreign materials such as you might be replaced in the event of the engine speed. It is designed to whether the antivibration elements ... as to reduce the risk of burns do not operate a chain saw chain does not touch any combustible substances. Never modify your STIHL servicing dealer. A modified or damaged muffler could damage the cutting.../ stop the engine before putting a chain saw chain is dangerous and can result in the cut or the chain brake is released (flywheel effect). MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C 11 To reduce the risk of ...
Product Instruction Manual
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...chain brake, low kickback chain, reduced kickback bar, etc. MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C 13 The type of bar and saw chain you use the saw if the chain brake does not function properly. bar and chain combinations listed as a chain brake, low kickback chain, reduced kickback bar, etc. Do not use is called a Quickstop chain brake. STIHL... chain and other replacement bar and chain combinations marked in real life cutting situations. Warning! replacement chain designated "low kickback saw chain and reduced kickback bars." See the section on "Low kickback saw chain...
...chain brake, low kickback chain, reduced kickback bar, etc. MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C 13 The type of bar and saw chain you use the saw if the chain brake does not function properly. bar and chain combinations listed as a chain brake, low kickback chain, reduced kickback bar, etc. Do not use is called a Quickstop chain brake. STIHL... chain and other replacement bar and chain combinations marked in real life cutting situations. Warning! replacement chain designated "low kickback saw chain and reduced kickback bars." See the section on "Low kickback saw chain...
Product Instruction Manual
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...may be cut (1) at a time. Use of the log. Please refer to remove the flywheel or if an improper tool is used , STIHL may cause serious or fatal injury. If the saw . Working in the appropriate section of your leg or foot. 22 001BA051 LÄ Logs...logs, place log through "V"-shaped supports on saw chains. Do not attempt any nonroad engine repair establishment or individual. MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C Watch out for a component which has not been serviced or Warning! maintained properly or if nonapproved replacement parts were 1 used to hold the log. Never...
...may be cut (1) at a time. Use of the log. Please refer to remove the flywheel or if an improper tool is used , STIHL may cause serious or fatal injury. If the saw . Working in the appropriate section of your leg or foot. 22 001BA051 LÄ Logs...logs, place log through "V"-shaped supports on saw chains. Do not attempt any nonroad engine repair establishment or individual. MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C Watch out for a component which has not been serviced or Warning! maintained properly or if nonapproved replacement parts were 1 used to hold the log. Never...
Product Instruction Manual
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... modified. Do not clean your STIHL chain saw should be properly maintained. Warning! Never test the ignition system with the spark plug boot removed from children. Keep the chain sharp. Store chain saw if the muffler is missing or damaged. MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C 23 In order for longer...inspection and servicing of the band on the drum. Do not operate your chain saw in good condition. replace worn sprockets or chains. The amount of the chain brake and can spot a dull chain when easy-to-cut wood becomes hard to cut and burn marks appear ...
... modified. Do not clean your STIHL chain saw should be properly maintained. Warning! Never test the ignition system with the spark plug boot removed from children. Keep the chain sharp. Store chain saw if the muffler is missing or damaged. MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C 23 In order for longer...inspection and servicing of the band on the drum. Do not operate your chain saw in good condition. replace worn sprockets or chains. The amount of the chain brake and can spot a dull chain when easy-to-cut wood becomes hard to cut and burn marks appear ...
Product Instruction Manual
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... Bar 2 1 3 N Turn the bar over - the cutters and tie straps will otherwise scrape along the bottom of the bar. MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C 39 N Remove the shroud upwards to the rear. with the lock. every time you sharpen the chain and every time you replace the chain - in the area used most for cutting.
... Bar 2 1 3 N Turn the bar over - the cutters and tie straps will otherwise scrape along the bottom of the bar. MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C 39 N Remove the shroud upwards to the rear. with the lock. every time you sharpen the chain and every time you replace the chain - in the area used most for cutting.
Product Instruction Manual
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...turn . This setting provides an optimum fuel-air mixture under most operating conditions. N Check the air filter and clean or replace if necessary. If the chain continues moving when the engine is only possible to run - With this carburetor it back 1 turn it another 2 turns...change the setting of the idle speed screw (LA) after every correction to run - Fine tuning for operation at high altitude MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C 41 It is too lean - General information The carburetor comes from the factory with a standard setting. Engine Management Adjusting...
...turn . This setting provides an optimum fuel-air mixture under most operating conditions. N Check the air filter and clean or replace if necessary. If the chain continues moving when the engine is only possible to run - With this carburetor it back 1 turn it another 2 turns...change the setting of the idle speed screw (LA) after every correction to run - Fine tuning for operation at high altitude MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C 41 It is too lean - General information The carburetor comes from the factory with a standard setting. Engine Management Adjusting...
Product Instruction Manual
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...Replacing the Chain Sprocket N Remove chain sprocket cover, saw chain and guide bar, clean them and spray with integrated spur chain sprocket (5) (if so equipped) including needle cage (6) from the crankshaft - after use a biological chain and bar lubricant, e.g. otherwise the service life of the saw chains in alternation helps preserve the chain sprocket. STIHL...to the cylinder fins and air filter. if there are deeper than 0.02 in accordance with Quickstop Plus chain brake system, depress throttle trigger lockout beforehand MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C 47
...Replacing the Chain Sprocket N Remove chain sprocket cover, saw chain and guide bar, clean them and spray with integrated spur chain sprocket (5) (if so equipped) including needle cage (6) from the crankshaft - after use a biological chain and bar lubricant, e.g. otherwise the service life of the saw chains in alternation helps preserve the chain sprocket. STIHL...to the cylinder fins and air filter. if there are deeper than 0.02 in accordance with Quickstop Plus chain brake system, depress throttle trigger lockout beforehand MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C 47
Product Instruction Manual
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... the links and damaged rivets. see table "Sharpening Tools". A B A Filing angle B Side plate angle 689BA021 KN 48 MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C N Replace any damaged or worn parts of the chain and match the new parts to the shape and size of each cutter. It is absolutely essential to... feed pressure. Select file diameter according to comply with the angles and dimensions specified below. N Check the chain for the oil pump drive engages N Refit the rim sprocket - STIHL recommends you have the wrong shape and cut. there is a risk of increased kickback of wear. Do ...
... the links and damaged rivets. see table "Sharpening Tools". A B A Filing angle B Side plate angle 689BA021 KN 48 MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C N Replace any damaged or worn parts of the chain and match the new parts to the shape and size of each cutter. It is absolutely essential to... feed pressure. Select file diameter according to comply with the angles and dimensions specified below. N Check the chain for the oil pump drive engages N Refit the rim sprocket - STIHL recommends you have the wrong shape and cut. there is a risk of increased kickback of wear. Do ...
Product Instruction Manual
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... in fuel tank Clean, replace filter element Replace Fuel tank Clean Chain oil tank Clean Chain Lubrication Check Inspect, also check sharpness Saw chain Check chain tension Sharpen Check (wear, damage) Guide bar Clean and turn over Deburr Replace Chain sprocket Check Air filter Clean Replace Anti-vibration elements Check Have replaced by dealer1) MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C X X X X X X X X X X X X XX X X X X X X X X X X X XX X X X X X X X 53...
... in fuel tank Clean, replace filter element Replace Fuel tank Clean Chain oil tank Clean Chain Lubrication Check Inspect, also check sharpness Saw chain Check chain tension Sharpen Check (wear, damage) Guide bar Clean and turn over Deburr Replace Chain sprocket Check Air filter Clean Replace Anti-vibration elements Check Have replaced by dealer1) MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C X X X X X X X X X X X X XX X X X X X X X X X X X XX X X X X X X X 53...
Product Instruction Manual
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... (not adjusting screws) 2) Retighten Check1) Spark arresting screen in muffler (not all markets) Clean, replace if necessary1) Check X Chain catcher Replace Safety labels Replace 1) STIHL recommends a STIHL servicing dealer. 2) Firmly tighten down the cylinder base screws of professional saws (3.4 kW or more) ... difficult (very dusty work or daily after 10 to 20 hours of operation. X X X X X X X 54 MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C before starting work after finishing work area, resin-rich wood, tropical wood, etc.), shorten the specified intervals accordingly. English...
... (not adjusting screws) 2) Retighten Check1) Spark arresting screen in muffler (not all markets) Clean, replace if necessary1) Check X Chain catcher Replace Safety labels Replace 1) STIHL recommends a STIHL servicing dealer. 2) Firmly tighten down the cylinder base screws of professional saws (3.4 kW or more) ... difficult (very dusty work or daily after 10 to 20 hours of operation. X X X X X X X 54 MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C before starting work after finishing work area, resin-rich wood, tropical wood, etc.), shorten the specified intervals accordingly. English...
Product Instruction Manual
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... 3/8" P Cutting attachment MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C ANSI Sec. 5.11 requirements on this Manual, ask your STIHL dealer for the latest STIHL recommendations. Since new bar/chain combinations may be developed after publication of ANSI standard B 175.1-2000 Observe the information about ANSI standard B 175.1-2000 as well as meeting the MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C In...
... 3/8" P Cutting attachment MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C ANSI Sec. 5.11 requirements on this Manual, ask your STIHL dealer for the latest STIHL recommendations. Since new bar/chain combinations may be developed after publication of ANSI standard B 175.1-2000 Observe the information about ANSI standard B 175.1-2000 as well as meeting the MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C In...