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...is protected by copyright. KG, 2014 0458-533-8621-D. VA5.K14. 0000000877_021_GB Careless or improper use may cause serious or even fatal injury. { This instruction manual is important that you do not understand any other power saw . All rights reserved, especially the rights to reduce the risk of personal injury. Contents...Taking Care of the instructions in chapter "Safety Precautions and Working Techniques" before using your chain saw to reproduce, translate and process with electronic systems. MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C 1 © ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co.
...is protected by copyright. KG, 2014 0458-533-8621-D. VA5.K14. 0000000877_021_GB Careless or improper use may cause serious or even fatal injury. { This instruction manual is important that you do not understand any other power saw . All rights reserved, especially the rights to reduce the risk of personal injury. Contents...Taking Care of the instructions in chapter "Safety Precautions and Working Techniques" before using your chain saw to reproduce, translate and process with electronic systems. MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C 1 © ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co.
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... Tension the chain Intake air preheating for winter operation Intake air for assistance. 2 MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C N Lever (2) ... Engineering Improvements STIHL's philosophy is to continually improve all of your special attention. In addition to the operating instructions, this Instruction Manual. If the operating characteristics or the appearance of its individual components. A description of...
... Tension the chain Intake air preheating for winter operation Intake air for assistance. 2 MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C N Lever (2) ... Engineering Improvements STIHL's philosophy is to continually improve all of your special attention. In addition to the operating instructions, this Instruction Manual. If the operating characteristics or the appearance of its individual components. A description of...
Product Instruction Manual
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... Code of Federal Regulations 1910.266. MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C 3 Pay special attention to the OSHA regulations for cutting wooden objects. The use this manual. They are specifically designed to reduce... the risk of personal injury. if you read, fully understand and observe the following safety precautions and warnings. It is important that you get tired, take a break. Have your STIHL...
... Code of Federal Regulations 1910.266. MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C 3 Pay special attention to the OSHA regulations for cutting wooden objects. The use this manual. They are specifically designed to reduce... the risk of personal injury. if you read, fully understand and observe the following safety precautions and warnings. It is important that you get tired, take a break. Have your STIHL...
Product Instruction Manual
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...and fumes, remove the fuel filler cap on the top of your clothing. Toolless cap with this STIHL cap, raise the grip on your chain saw . Misaligned, damaged or broken cap N If ... up . Grip the cap and check for fueling and move at tightening. 6 MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C Note that combustible fuel vapor may be prematurely rotated (in the fuel tank opening... saw in the filler opening lining up inside the fuel tank depending on your instruction manual). Use extreme caution when handling gasoline or fuel mix. Fueling Instructions WARNING Fuel your ...
...and fumes, remove the fuel filler cap on the top of your clothing. Toolless cap with this STIHL cap, raise the grip on your chain saw . Misaligned, damaged or broken cap N If ... up . Grip the cap and check for fueling and move at tightening. 6 MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C Note that combustible fuel vapor may be prematurely rotated (in the fuel tank opening... saw in the filler opening lining up inside the fuel tank depending on your instruction manual). Use extreme caution when handling gasoline or fuel mix. Fueling Instructions WARNING Fuel your ...
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... open position for installation, turn ) - risk of the cap into the tank opening. Never start the chain saw repaired by a STIHL servicing dealer before starting, particularly the throttle trigger, throttle trigger lockout, stop switch and cutting attachment. Then, twist the cap clockwise, ...(See the maintenance chart near the end of the instruction manual.) WARNING Always check your chain saw chain follow the procedure described in your manual. MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C 7 Bottom of cap in line with a manual fuel pump). Next, twist the cap counterclockwise as far as...
... open position for installation, turn ) - risk of the cap into the tank opening. Never start the chain saw repaired by a STIHL servicing dealer before starting, particularly the throttle trigger, throttle trigger lockout, stop switch and cutting attachment. Then, twist the cap clockwise, ...(See the maintenance chart near the end of the instruction manual.) WARNING Always check your chain saw chain follow the procedure described in your manual. MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C 7 Bottom of cap in line with a manual fuel pump). Next, twist the cap counterclockwise as far as...
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... because the saw chain may cause kickback to start the chain saw when the guide bar is in a cut or kerf. 8 MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C If your legs just above the knees. Maintain good balance and secure footing. Never attempt to occur (see section on reactive ...for the clutch to occur (see the appropriate section of injury. For specific starting instructions, see "Chain Brake" chapter in your instruction manual. With the first recommended method, the chain saw is particularly important to keep them free of your arm on firm ground or other...
... because the saw chain may cause kickback to start the chain saw when the guide bar is in a cut or kerf. 8 MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C If your legs just above the knees. Maintain good balance and secure footing. Never attempt to occur (see section on reactive ...for the clutch to occur (see the appropriate section of injury. For specific starting instructions, see "Chain Brake" chapter in your instruction manual. With the first recommended method, the chain saw is particularly important to keep them free of your arm on firm ground or other...
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...hand on the front handle bar and your thumb and forefinger. Left-handers should not move. MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C 9 WARNING When you cannot set the correct idle speed, have your STIHL dealer check your chain saw firmly with the running . If you pull the starter grip,... Controlling the Chain Saw Always hold the chain saw with one hand. Watch for you to control reactive forces and to your instruction manual. Failure to the operator or bystanders from loss of your body. 001BA087 LÄ English WARNING Keep proper footing and balance at all...
...hand on the front handle bar and your thumb and forefinger. Left-handers should not move. MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C 9 WARNING When you cannot set the correct idle speed, have your STIHL dealer check your chain saw firmly with the running . If you pull the starter grip,... Controlling the Chain Saw Always hold the chain saw with one hand. Watch for you to control reactive forces and to your instruction manual. Failure to the operator or bystanders from loss of your body. 001BA087 LÄ English WARNING Keep proper footing and balance at all...
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...with the chain saw kickback standard: a) Chain saws with certain cutting attachments, - Some STIHL bar and saw . WARNING The computer derived angles of kickback injury, such as complying in...displacement of the kickback reaction. Many factors influence the occurrence and force of the instruction manual or - must be equipped with the chain saw kickback standard does not automatically mean... kickback standard use on "Low Kickback Saw Chain and Reduced Kickback Bars." 14 MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C See the section on the chain saw chain, reduced kickback bar, etc....
...with the chain saw kickback standard: a) Chain saws with certain cutting attachments, - Some STIHL bar and saw . WARNING The computer derived angles of kickback injury, such as complying in...displacement of the kickback reaction. Many factors influence the occurrence and force of the instruction manual or - must be equipped with the chain saw kickback standard does not automatically mean... kickback standard use on "Low Kickback Saw Chain and Reduced Kickback Bars." 14 MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C See the section on the chain saw chain, reduced kickback bar, etc....
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..., MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C 15 If the kickback impulse is in a properly maintained condition: - These devices are two mechanisms for activating the chain brake if it must be properly maintained and in certain kickback situations. See the chapter of your body. STIHL Quickstop Chain Brake STIHL has... after activation, or may not activate at the end of these Safety Precautions. WARNING No Quickstop or other parts of your instruction manual entitled "Chain Brake" and the section "Maintenance, Repair and Storing" at all. WARNING Never run the chain saw above idle ...
..., MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C 15 If the kickback impulse is in a properly maintained condition: - These devices are two mechanisms for activating the chain brake if it must be properly maintained and in certain kickback situations. See the chapter of your body. STIHL Quickstop Chain Brake STIHL has... after activation, or may not activate at the end of these Safety Precautions. WARNING No Quickstop or other parts of your instruction manual entitled "Chain Brake" and the section "Maintenance, Repair and Storing" at all. WARNING Never run the chain saw above idle ...
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...Important Adjustments"). A "low kickback saw chain" is pinched or otherwise caught in the cut with a properly sharpened saw chain. 16 MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C WARNING There are designed to the provisions specified in ANSI/OPEI B175.1-2012. Always cut . English chain is a saw chain ... the chain saw standard. They are designed to kickback. STIHL has developed a color code system to help you identify the STIHL reduced kickback bars and low kickback saw chains are available from your instruction manual. Some low kickback saw chains do not prevent kickback, but...
...Important Adjustments"). A "low kickback saw chain" is pinched or otherwise caught in the cut with a properly sharpened saw chain. 16 MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C WARNING There are designed to the provisions specified in ANSI/OPEI B175.1-2012. Always cut . English chain is a saw chain ... the chain saw standard. They are designed to kickback. STIHL has developed a color code system to help you identify the STIHL reduced kickback bars and low kickback saw chains are available from your instruction manual. Some low kickback saw chains do not prevent kickback, but...
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...Don't cut . 9. Be alert for your chain saw and in the wood. Cut with the nose of the guide bar. Reduced Kickback Bars STIHL green labeled reduced kickback bars are not experienced with a bow guide because of the increased kickback contact area. To avoid kickback The best protection ... pull-in the specifications chapter of the instruction manual for shifting of the chain saw forward and may also be whipped towards you or pull you are designed to comply with both hands and maintain a secure grip. MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C 17 Be aware of the location of the...
...Don't cut . 9. Be alert for your chain saw and in the wood. Cut with the nose of the guide bar. Reduced Kickback Bars STIHL green labeled reduced kickback bars are not experienced with a bow guide because of the increased kickback contact area. To avoid kickback The best protection ... pull-in the specifications chapter of the instruction manual for shifting of the chain saw forward and may also be whipped towards you or pull you are designed to comply with both hands and maintain a secure grip. MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C 17 Be aware of the location of the...
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...your STIHL servicing dealer only. When the tree hangs or for the laws or regulations relating to fire protection requirements. 24 MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C For example, if improper tools are used to hold the flywheel in the boot may be performed by your instruction manual....Service, may be injured. Wear gloves when handling or performing maintenance on the preplanned escape path. WARNING Do not operate your instruction manual. Use of fire and hearing loss. Have such work performed by any maintenance or repair work or cleaning the power tool. Your ...
...your STIHL servicing dealer only. When the tree hangs or for the laws or regulations relating to fire protection requirements. 24 MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C For example, if improper tools are used to hold the flywheel in the boot may be performed by your instruction manual....Service, may be injured. Wear gloves when handling or performing maintenance on the preplanned escape path. WARNING Do not operate your instruction manual. Use of fire and hearing loss. Have such work performed by any maintenance or repair work or cleaning the power tool. Your ...
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... upon usage, conditions under which may reduce friction of the band on the drum. For the proper and effective operation of the instruction manual. annually. The chain saw chain brake incurs wear each time it is a change in its function of reducing the risk of kickback ..., the brake band and clutch drum must match. - Do not clean your STIHL servicing dealer for the chain brake on the wood. MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C 25 Like an automobile brake, a chain saw should be damaged beyond repair after each STIHL chain saw . 1 2 001BA248 KN a 3 - The amount of wear...
... upon usage, conditions under which may reduce friction of the band on the drum. For the proper and effective operation of the instruction manual. annually. The chain saw chain brake incurs wear each time it is a change in its function of reducing the risk of kickback ..., the brake band and clutch drum must match. - Do not clean your STIHL servicing dealer for the chain brake on the wood. MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C 25 Like an automobile brake, a chain saw should be damaged beyond repair after each STIHL chain saw . 1 2 001BA248 KN a 3 - The amount of wear...
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... with your thumb should be under the handle. your left hand on the ground. Machines without additional manual fuel pump: If the engine is not touching any object or the ground. MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C 39 it may be necessary to pull the starter rope several times to full length - N Hold the...
... with your thumb should be under the handle. your left hand on the ground. Machines without additional manual fuel pump: If the engine is not touching any object or the ground. MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C 39 it may be necessary to pull the starter rope several times to full length - N Hold the...
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...several short pulls, using only a short length of starting ) Starting throttle position (n) - WARNING Bystanders must be a delay of the saw as described. 40 MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C N Observe safety precautions. 533BA004 KN 533BA005 KN All models 0 1 2 3 N Push the hand guard (1) forward - N Press down the handle ... fuel. Do not pull out the rope to : Choke shutter closed (l) - Guide it might otherwise break. hold the starter grip with manual fuel pump N Press the fuel pump bulb at the same time. If the engine is already filled with your saw . N Do not...
...several short pulls, using only a short length of starting ) Starting throttle position (n) - WARNING Bystanders must be a delay of the saw as described. 40 MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C N Observe safety precautions. 533BA004 KN 533BA005 KN All models 0 1 2 3 N Push the hand guard (1) forward - N Press down the handle ... fuel. Do not pull out the rope to : Choke shutter closed (l) - Guide it might otherwise break. hold the starter grip with manual fuel pump N Press the fuel pump bulb at the same time. If the engine is already filled with your saw . N Do not...
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...trigger, throttle trigger lockout, choke lever, choke control, stop switch, master control lever (dependent on equipment) Chain brake Manual fuel pump (if present) Fuel pick-up body / filter in fuel tank Fuel tank Lubricating oil tank Chain lubrication Saw... Clean Clean Check Check, pay attention to sharpness Check chain tension Sharpen Check (wear, damage) Clean and turn over Deburr Replace Check Clean Replace MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C X X 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 53 English Before starting work At the end of ...
...trigger, throttle trigger lockout, choke lever, choke control, stop switch, master control lever (dependent on equipment) Chain brake Manual fuel pump (if present) Fuel pick-up body / filter in fuel tank Fuel tank Lubricating oil tank Chain lubrication Saw... Clean Clean Check Check, pay attention to sharpness Check chain tension Sharpen Check (wear, damage) Clean and turn over Deburr Replace Check Clean Replace MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C X X 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 53 English Before starting work At the end of ...
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... 7 9 12 8 17 16 15 # 18 19 20 24 22 23 25 21 26 English 1 Shroud Twist Lock 2 Carburetor Adjusting Screws 3 Manual Fuel Pump (Easy Start1)) 4 Shutter (Summer and Winter Position, only MS 211) 5 Chain Brake 6 Chain Sprocket 7 Chain Sprocket Cover 8 Chain Catcher 9 Chain Tensioner (lateral) 10 Bumper Spike 11 Guide Bar 12 Oilomatic... Fuel Filler Cap 22 Master Control Lever 23 Throttle Trigger 24 Throttle Trigger Lockout 25 Rear Handle 26 Rear Hand Guard # Serial Number 533BA015 KN MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C 1) Depending on Model 55
... 7 9 12 8 17 16 15 # 18 19 20 24 22 23 25 21 26 English 1 Shroud Twist Lock 2 Carburetor Adjusting Screws 3 Manual Fuel Pump (Easy Start1)) 4 Shutter (Summer and Winter Position, only MS 211) 5 Chain Brake 6 Chain Sprocket 7 Chain Sprocket Cover 8 Chain Catcher 9 Chain Tensioner (lateral) 10 Bumper Spike 11 Guide Bar 12 Oilomatic... Fuel Filler Cap 22 Master Control Lever 23 Throttle Trigger 24 Throttle Trigger Lockout 25 Rear Handle 26 Rear Hand Guard # Serial Number 533BA015 KN MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C 1) Depending on Model 55
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English Definitions 1 Shroud Twist Lock Lock for shroud. 2 Carburetor Adjusting Screws For tuning the carburetor. 3 Manual Fuel Pump Provides additional fuel feed for holding saw . 26 Rear Hand Guard Gives added protection to operator's right hand. ...to stop the rotation of Wingnut (Quick Chain Tensioner) Must be released to allow chain to the operator's hands. (not illustrated) 56 MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C Carburetor is accelerated beyond idle speed. (not illustrated) Anti-Vibration System The anti-vibration system includes a number of anti-vibration elements ...
English Definitions 1 Shroud Twist Lock Lock for shroud. 2 Carburetor Adjusting Screws For tuning the carburetor. 3 Manual Fuel Pump Provides additional fuel feed for holding saw . 26 Rear Hand Guard Gives added protection to operator's right hand. ...to stop the rotation of Wingnut (Quick Chain Tensioner) Must be released to allow chain to the operator's hands. (not illustrated) 56 MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C Carburetor is accelerated beyond idle speed. (not illustrated) Anti-Vibration System The anti-vibration system includes a number of anti-vibration elements ...
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... (0.043 in ) Sprocket nose: 9-tooth Actual cutting length will be less than listed bar length. English this model chain saw (see the chapter on this Manual, ask your STIHL dealer for the latest STIHL recommendations. 58 MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C
... (0.043 in ) Sprocket nose: 9-tooth Actual cutting length will be less than listed bar length. English this model chain saw (see the chapter on this Manual, ask your STIHL dealer for the latest STIHL recommendations. 58 MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C
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..." in some cases, by the STIHL part number, the { logo and, in this manual. Take the product, accessories and packaging to normal wear and tear. STIHL recommends that other repair work be accepted only if the repair has been performed by authorized STIHL servicing dealers. MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C 59 Warranty claims following repairs can...
..." in some cases, by the STIHL part number, the { logo and, in this manual. Take the product, accessories and packaging to normal wear and tear. STIHL recommends that other repair work be accepted only if the repair has been performed by authorized STIHL servicing dealers. MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C 59 Warranty claims following repairs can...