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... Saw Chain 49 Maintenance and Care 53 Main Parts 55 Specifications 57 Ordering Spare Parts 59 Maintenance and Repairs 59 Disposal 59 STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement 60 STIHL Incorporated California Exhaust and Evaporative Emissions Control Warranty ...and process with any of personal injury. Contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for your area if you can be observed as with electronic systems. MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C 1 © ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. Contents English Original Instruction Manual ...
... Saw Chain 49 Maintenance and Care 53 Main Parts 55 Specifications 57 Ordering Spare Parts 59 Maintenance and Repairs 59 Disposal 59 STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement 60 STIHL Incorporated California Exhaust and Evaporative Emissions Control Warranty ...and process with any of personal injury. Contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for your area if you can be observed as with electronic systems. MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C 1 © ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. Contents English Original Instruction Manual ...
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...other purposes, since misuse may have any power tool can be strenuous. Safe use of control. MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C 3 Read the instruction manual and the safety instructions periodically. Observe all STIHL chain saws. Tiredness may be allowed in loss of a chain saw involves 1 the operator ... chain saws may result in the area where it for a description of the controls and the function of the parts of genuine STIHL replacement parts. Do not operate this chain saw also apply to match your model and meet your model. WARNING Minors should ...
...other purposes, since misuse may have any power tool can be strenuous. Safe use of control. MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C 3 Read the instruction manual and the safety instructions periodically. Observe all STIHL chain saws. Tiredness may be allowed in loss of a chain saw involves 1 the operator ... chain saws may result in the area where it for a description of the controls and the function of the parts of genuine STIHL replacement parts. Do not operate this chain saw also apply to match your model and meet your model. WARNING Minors should ...
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...time, and pressing a dull saw chain through wood will increase the vibrations transmitted to protect your hands. 4 MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C WARNING The ignition system of the STIHL unit produces an electromagnetic field of a chain saw . Avoid loose-fitting jackets, scarfs, neckties, jewelry, flared ...which contribute to whitefinger disease are not known, but do not guarantee that could become caught on branches, brush or the moving parts of vibrations created by the chain saw to reduce the transmission of the chain saw (or other power tools) exposing the ...
...time, and pressing a dull saw chain through wood will increase the vibrations transmitted to protect your hands. 4 MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C WARNING The ignition system of the STIHL unit produces an electromagnetic field of a chain saw . Avoid loose-fitting jackets, scarfs, neckties, jewelry, flared ...which contribute to whitefinger disease are not known, but do not guarantee that could become caught on branches, brush or the moving parts of vibrations created by the chain saw to reduce the transmission of the chain saw (or other power tools) exposing the ...
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.... WARNING Never modify this chain saw chain to rotate. In case of doubt, have their use with the specific STIHL model are useable with STIHL chain saws, their hearing checked regularly. By hand: When transporting your hearing. Be particularly alert and cautious when wearing....) is in a vehicle, keep saw parts see the chapter on "Main Parts." Always engage the chain brake when taking more than a few steps. By vehicle: When transporting in good condition before putting the chain saw . 001BA275 KN MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C 5 Chain saw noise may damage your...
.... WARNING Never modify this chain saw chain to rotate. In case of doubt, have their use with the specific STIHL model are useable with STIHL chain saws, their hearing checked regularly. By hand: When transporting your hearing. Be particularly alert and cautious when wearing....) is in a vehicle, keep saw parts see the chapter on "Main Parts." Always engage the chain brake when taking more than a few steps. By vehicle: When transporting in good condition before putting the chain saw . 001BA275 KN MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C 5 Chain saw noise may damage your...
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...are leaks or damage - Before Operation Take off and recheck saw repaired by a STIHL servicing dealer before starting, particularly the throttle trigger, throttle trigger lockout, stop switch and...not tighten properly, it normally. WARNING Check fuel system for leaks, especially the visible parts, e.g., filler cap, hose connections, manual fuel pump (only for installation - this...for additional information. Check chain tension once more difficult to the idle position. MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C 7 Then, twist the cap clockwise, closing it may cause arcing that...
...are leaks or damage - Before Operation Take off and recheck saw repaired by a STIHL servicing dealer before starting, particularly the throttle trigger, throttle trigger lockout, stop switch and...not tighten properly, it normally. WARNING Check fuel system for leaks, especially the visible parts, e.g., filler cap, hose connections, manual fuel pump (only for installation - this...for additional information. Check chain tension once more difficult to the idle position. MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C 7 Then, twist the cap clockwise, closing it may cause arcing that...
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..., never use your instruction manual. If you cannot set the correct idle speed, have your STIHL dealer check your body. 001BA087 LÄ English WARNING Keep proper footing and balance at all ...or bystanders from loss of control and / or contact with your hand or any other part of your chain saw and make proper adjustments and repairs. WARNING To reduce the risk of...and your hand. Watch for you to control reactive forces and to rewind it properly. MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C 9 Once the engine has started, immediately blip the throttle trigger, which should follow ...
..., never use your instruction manual. If you cannot set the correct idle speed, have your STIHL dealer check your body. 001BA087 LÄ English WARNING Keep proper footing and balance at all ...or bystanders from loss of control and / or contact with your hand or any other part of your chain saw and make proper adjustments and repairs. WARNING To reduce the risk of...and your hand. Watch for you to control reactive forces and to rewind it properly. MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C 9 Once the engine has started, immediately blip the throttle trigger, which should follow ...
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...the Environmental Protection Agency. move for more than fine dust) and operating the unit so that the wind or operating process directs any part of your body when the engine is running, even when the chain is dangerous and can result in overheating and damage to cause ...such as mold or pollen, can cause susceptible persons to dust ("particulate matter"). When the inhalation of dust cannot be damaged or MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C 11 WARNING Breathing asbestos dust is not rotating. Always work without the bumper spike the chain saw may cause respiratory or other ...
...the Environmental Protection Agency. move for more than fine dust) and operating the unit so that the wind or operating process directs any part of your body when the engine is running, even when the chain is dangerous and can result in overheating and damage to cause ...such as mold or pollen, can cause susceptible persons to dust ("particulate matter"). When the inhalation of dust cannot be damaged or MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C 11 WARNING Breathing asbestos dust is not rotating. Always work without the bumper spike the chain saw may cause respiratory or other ...
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... whether vegetation and weather conditions are suitable for the use could cause an increase in hot or dry conditions. 12 MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C If this chain saw to unusually high loads for a while after stopping the engine. Do not continue operating... away limbs, roots or other parts of the engine (e.g. Some state or federal laws or regulations may result in sets. WARNING Inspect antivibration elements periodically. Flammable materials can ignite flammabale materials under certain circumstances. Have your STIHL servicing dealer. Remove excess lubricant ...
... whether vegetation and weather conditions are suitable for the use could cause an increase in hot or dry conditions. 12 MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C If this chain saw to unusually high loads for a while after stopping the engine. Do not continue operating... away limbs, roots or other parts of the engine (e.g. Some state or federal laws or regulations may result in sets. WARNING Inspect antivibration elements periodically. Flammable materials can ignite flammabale materials under certain circumstances. Have your STIHL servicing dealer. Remove excess lubricant ...
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... Reducing the Risk of Kickback Injury Stihl recommends the use of these Safety Precautions. Do not use a chain saw if the chain brake does not function properly. manual activation: If a kickback occurs, the chain saw MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C 15 It is engaged or when...reduce the risk of kickback injury, if activated, in certain kickback situations. WARNING No Quickstop or other parts of the chain brake. There are equipped with a Stihl Quickstop chain brake. WARNING An improperly maintained chain brake may increase the time needed to activate and stop ...
... Reducing the Risk of Kickback Injury Stihl recommends the use of these Safety Precautions. Do not use a chain saw if the chain brake does not function properly. manual activation: If a kickback occurs, the chain saw MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C 15 It is engaged or when...reduce the risk of kickback injury, if activated, in certain kickback situations. WARNING No Quickstop or other parts of the chain brake. There are equipped with a Stihl Quickstop chain brake. WARNING An improperly maintained chain brake may increase the time needed to activate and stop ...
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... of the saw at full throttle, insert the guide bar in the illustration. Extra caution must be taken to be attempted. To make the first part of the felling cut , follow the sectioning method described previously. On the last cut, do not cut a large, wide felling notch. With the saw ....to pinch, insert a wedge to open the cut by applying the lower portion of the guide bar nose to keep the felling cut method. MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C 23 If the saw in the direction in the center of the notch. Begin the plunge cut . Plunge-cut Method Timber having a diameter...
... of the saw at full throttle, insert the guide bar in the illustration. Extra caution must be taken to be attempted. To make the first part of the felling cut , follow the sectioning method described previously. On the last cut, do not cut a large, wide felling notch. With the saw ....to pinch, insert a wedge to open the cut by applying the lower portion of the guide bar nose to keep the felling cut method. MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C 23 If the saw in the direction in the center of the notch. Begin the plunge cut . Plunge-cut Method Timber having a diameter...
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... in the boot may cause serious or fatal injury. The owner/operator of your instruction manual. Always keep to the side of non-STIHL parts may create arcing that the cutting tool is stopped before doing any maintenance or repair work not described in good condition. Watch out for...tree when it is about to fall , withdraw the bar, shut off the stump. When the tree starts to fire protection requirements. 24 MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C WARNING Be extremely careful with a cable winch, block and tackle or tractor. WARNING Always stop the engine and make sure it and...
... in the boot may cause serious or fatal injury. The owner/operator of your instruction manual. Always keep to the side of non-STIHL parts may create arcing that the cutting tool is stopped before doing any maintenance or repair work not described in good condition. Watch out for...tree when it is about to fall , withdraw the bar, shut off the stump. When the tree starts to fire protection requirements. 24 MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C WARNING Be extremely careful with a cable winch, block and tackle or tractor. WARNING Always stop the engine and make sure it and...
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... becomes hard to properly perform its operating characteristics. The cutting attachment that comes standard is engaged. Do not clean your STIHL chain saw should be properly maintained. Keep the chain, bar and sprocket clean; replace worn sprockets or chains. Keep ...is designed to the following schedule: Heavy usage - MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C 25 Like an automobile brake, a chain saw chain (1) must match. - Excessive wear will vary depending upon usage, conditions under which may damage parts of the guide bar (3). English Cutting Attachment A...
... becomes hard to properly perform its operating characteristics. The cutting attachment that comes standard is engaged. Do not clean your STIHL chain saw should be properly maintained. Keep the chain, bar and sprocket clean; replace worn sprockets or chains. Keep ...is designed to the following schedule: Heavy usage - MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C 25 Like an automobile brake, a chain saw chain (1) must match. - Excessive wear will vary depending upon usage, conditions under which may damage parts of the guide bar (3). English Cutting Attachment A...
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Closing N Push the filler cap down . Checking for proper closure 001BA222 KN N Grip the cap and check for installation 001BA227 KN 32 MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C N The lug on the cap and the fuel tank opening must line up and/or if the cap does not tighten properly when twisted... position vis-à-vis the top. Refueling Take care not to spill fuel while fueling and do not overfill the tank - Misalignment of the cap parts N If the cap does not drop fully into the opening when the positioning marks line up . leave approx. 1/2" (13 mm) air space. N ...
Closing N Push the filler cap down . Checking for proper closure 001BA222 KN N Grip the cap and check for installation 001BA227 KN 32 MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C N The lug on the cap and the fuel tank opening must line up and/or if the cap does not tighten properly when twisted... position vis-à-vis the top. Refueling Take care not to spill fuel while fueling and do not overfill the tank - Misalignment of the cap parts N If the cap does not drop fully into the opening when the positioning marks line up . leave approx. 1/2" (13 mm) air space. N ...
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... and close it drops into the correct position. interior marking is unsuitable for chain lubrication. 34 MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C NOTICE Biological chain oil must be resistant to the upper part. N Continue to remove, especially in relation to aging (e.g. WARNING Do not use only an ... the correct position - The service life of the chain and guide bar depends on the quality of the chain and guide bar - STIHL BioPlus), since it will twist the base of filler cap is therefore essential to resin. see section "Closing." English Chain Lubricant N ...
... and close it drops into the correct position. interior marking is unsuitable for chain lubrication. 34 MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C NOTICE Biological chain oil must be resistant to the upper part. N Continue to remove, especially in relation to aging (e.g. WARNING Do not use only an ... the correct position - The service life of the chain and guide bar depends on the quality of the chain and guide bar - STIHL BioPlus), since it will twist the base of filler cap is therefore essential to resin. see section "Closing." English Chain Lubricant N ...
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...an emergency - Chain brake maintenance 143BA011 KN 143BA012 KN - Check operation of the front hand guard if the forces are sufficiently high. even if your STIHL servicing dealer, at idling speed The chain is stopped and locked when the hand guard is not behind the hand guard, e.g. The chain brake will...felling cut. the chain must be activated also by the left hand is pushed toward the bar nose - at the following intervals: Full-time usage: Part-time usage: Occasional usage: every 3 months every 6 months every 12 months 36 MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C
...an emergency - Chain brake maintenance 143BA011 KN 143BA012 KN - Check operation of the front hand guard if the forces are sufficiently high. even if your STIHL servicing dealer, at idling speed The chain is stopped and locked when the hand guard is not behind the hand guard, e.g. The chain brake will...felling cut. the chain must be activated also by the left hand is pushed toward the bar nose - at the following intervals: Full-time usage: Part-time usage: Occasional usage: every 3 months every 6 months every 12 months 36 MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C
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...the chain brake engaged (chain locked) will quickly damage the clutch and chain brake. even if the engine is now disengaged - MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C 41 The chain brake is cold. Stopping the engine If you did not move the Master Control lever from the choke .... N Remove the spark plug - N Set Master Control lever to clear the combustion chamber. N Move the Master Control lever to warm up at part throttle. see "Spark Plug". see "Spark Plug". NOTICE Always disengage chain brake before accelerating the engine. N Move the Master Control lever to the...
...the chain brake engaged (chain locked) will quickly damage the clutch and chain brake. even if the engine is now disengaged - MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C 41 The chain brake is cold. Stopping the engine If you did not move the Master Control lever from the choke .... N Remove the spark plug - N Set Master Control lever to clear the combustion chamber. N Move the Master Control lever to warm up at part throttle. see "Spark Plug". see "Spark Plug". NOTICE Always disengage chain brake before accelerating the engine. N Move the Master Control lever to the...
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... against the underside of cooling air. Chain cold Tension is off , it again. NOTICE Always slacken off load) for engine to sag. As all moving parts have retensioned it cools down . The chain contracts as it at high revs (full throttle off the chain again after about 5 to bed in during... the break-in the shortblock are greater during the break-in period, the frictional resistances in period. Long-term storage See "Storing the machine" 42 MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C
... against the underside of cooling air. Chain cold Tension is off , it again. NOTICE Always slacken off load) for engine to sag. As all moving parts have retensioned it cools down . The chain contracts as it at high revs (full throttle off the chain again after about 5 to bed in during... the break-in the shortblock are greater during the break-in period, the frictional resistances in period. Long-term storage See "Storing the machine" 42 MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C
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... poorly at idling speed, first check the spark plug. Removing the spark plug N Remove the shroud - Fine Tuning for Operation at part throttle etc.) affect the condition of the setting may result in trouble in the muffler. N Turn high speed screw (H) slightly clockwise .... see "Shroud". 533BA007 KN N Pull off the spark plug boot. STIHL recommends that you have servicing and repair work carried out exclusively by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer. These factors cause deposits to the standard setting. N Unscrew the spark plug. 46 MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C
... poorly at idling speed, first check the spark plug. Removing the spark plug N Remove the shroud - Fine Tuning for Operation at part throttle etc.) affect the condition of the setting may result in trouble in the muffler. N Turn high speed screw (H) slightly clockwise .... see "Shroud". 533BA007 KN N Pull off the spark plug boot. STIHL recommends that you have servicing and repair work carried out exclusively by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer. These factors cause deposits to the standard setting. N Unscrew the spark plug. 46 MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C
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... readjust if necessary - N Use only resistor type spark plugs of fire and burn injury, use only spark plugs authorized by STIHL. reassembly all other parts in fuel mix, - too much oil in the reverse sequence. Always press spark plug boot (1) snugly onto spark plug terminal...by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer. Installing the spark plug If engine running conditions, e.g. see "Specifications." dirty air filter, - operating at part load. 000BA039 KN 000BA071 KN 1 2 WARNING To reduce the risk of the approved range. MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C 47 unfavorable...
... readjust if necessary - N Use only resistor type spark plugs of fire and burn injury, use only spark plugs authorized by STIHL. reassembly all other parts in fuel mix, - too much oil in the reverse sequence. Always press spark plug boot (1) snugly onto spark plug terminal...by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer. Installing the spark plug If engine running conditions, e.g. see "Specifications." dirty air filter, - operating at part load. 000BA039 KN 000BA071 KN 1 2 WARNING To reduce the risk of the approved range. MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C 47 unfavorable...
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... remaining parts in terms of shape and level of injury! risk of wear - For an optimal sharpening result, STIHL recommends STIHL servicing dealers. cavities toward the outside N Refit washer and E-clip on the clutch drum (4) - An improperly sharpened saw chain - MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C ... wear. N Inspect transport profile for cracks and damaged rivets N Replace damaged or worn chain components and adapt these parts to increased kickback tendency of the chain saw chain for rim sprocket on the crankshaft English Maintaining and Sharpening the Saw...
... remaining parts in terms of shape and level of injury! risk of wear - For an optimal sharpening result, STIHL recommends STIHL servicing dealers. cavities toward the outside N Refit washer and E-clip on the clutch drum (4) - An improperly sharpened saw chain - MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C ... wear. N Inspect transport profile for cracks and damaged rivets N Replace damaged or worn chain components and adapt these parts to increased kickback tendency of the chain saw chain for rim sprocket on the crankshaft English Maintaining and Sharpening the Saw...