Product Instruction Manual
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... with electronic systems. MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C 1 © ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. For further information you read, understand and follow the safety precautions and the operating and maintenance instructions in Muffler 46 Spark Plug 46 Engine Running Behavior 47 Rewind Starter 48 Storing the Machine 48 Checking and Replacing the Chain Sprocket 48 Maintaining...
... with electronic systems. MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C 1 © ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. For further information you read, understand and follow the safety precautions and the operating and maintenance instructions in Muffler 46 Spark Plug 46 Engine Running Behavior 47 Rewind Starter 48 Storing the Machine 48 Checking and Replacing the Chain Sprocket 48 Maintaining...
Product Instruction Manual
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...standards and ordinances. Most of this chain saw . This avoids the risk of your chain saw chain has many sharp cutters. Tiredness may be observed to the chain saw. MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C 3 When using it is not moving. STIHL recommends the use of these safety precautions.... English WARNING Always stop the engine and activate the QuickStop Chainbrake before operating this chain saw . if you , even if the chain is in loss of genuine STIHL replacement parts. All safety precautions that you have different parts and controls. Do not operate...
...standards and ordinances. Most of this chain saw . This avoids the risk of your chain saw chain has many sharp cutters. Tiredness may be observed to the chain saw. MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C 3 When using it is not moving. STIHL recommends the use of these safety precautions.... English WARNING Always stop the engine and activate the QuickStop Chainbrake before operating this chain saw . if you , even if the chain is in loss of genuine STIHL replacement parts. All safety precautions that you have different parts and controls. Do not operate...
Product Instruction Manual
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...STIHL dealer for the sprocket cover is under the grip and not in closed position - risk of cap in line with the grip up) until it drops fully into the correct position for proper condition and operation before using it. MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211... bar that could ignite combustible fumes and cause a fire. STIHL Oilomatic saw repaired by a STIHL servicing dealer before starting, particularly the throttle trigger, throttle trigger lockout, stop switch and cutting attachment. Before replacing any bar and chain, see the chapter entitled "Specifications" in line with a...
...STIHL dealer for the sprocket cover is under the grip and not in closed position - risk of cap in line with the grip up) until it drops fully into the correct position for proper condition and operation before using it. MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211... bar that could ignite combustible fumes and cause a fire. STIHL Oilomatic saw repaired by a STIHL servicing dealer before starting, particularly the throttle trigger, throttle trigger lockout, stop switch and cutting attachment. Before replacing any bar and chain, see the chapter entitled "Specifications" in line with a...
Product Instruction Manual
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... ratio is in hot or dry conditions. 12 MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C English removed. Replace damaged, broken or excessively worn antivibration elements immediately, since they are working properly. If you have your muffler maintained by your STIHL servicing dealer. If this chain saw is damaged. Your chain saw is subjected to whether the antivibration elements...
... ratio is in hot or dry conditions. 12 MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C English removed. Replace damaged, broken or excessively worn antivibration elements immediately, since they are working properly. If you have your muffler maintained by your STIHL servicing dealer. If this chain saw is damaged. Your chain saw is subjected to whether the antivibration elements...
Product Instruction Manual
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...with at least two devices to reduce the risk of kickback injury, such as complying in the following cutting attachments: - STIHL recommends the use is incorrectly used to begin a plunge or boring cut. must be equipped with the computed kickback angle ...- replacement saw chain designated "low kickback saw chain, reduced kickback bar, etc. and must , in real life cutting situations. Many factors influence the occurrence and force of the chain saw 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 ...
...with at least two devices to reduce the risk of kickback injury, such as complying in the following cutting attachments: - STIHL recommends the use is incorrectly used to begin a plunge or boring cut. must be equipped with the computed kickback angle ...- replacement saw chain designated "low kickback saw chain, reduced kickback bar, etc. and must , in real life cutting situations. Many factors influence the occurrence and force of the chain saw 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 ...
Product Instruction Manual
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... is equipped with partially fallen trees which has not been serviced or maintained properly or if nonapproved replacement parts were used to fire protection requirements. 24 MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C The owner/operator of your local fire agency or forest service for some other reason does not...supported. WARNING Do not operate your power tool if the screen is used , STIHL may deny coverage. Forest Service, may be performed by any maintenance or repair work performed by your saw chains. For example, if improper tools are used to remove the flywheel or if ...
... is equipped with partially fallen trees which has not been serviced or maintained properly or if nonapproved replacement parts were used to fire protection requirements. 24 MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C The owner/operator of your local fire agency or forest service for some other reason does not...supported. WARNING Do not operate your power tool if the screen is used , STIHL may deny coverage. Forest Service, may be performed by any maintenance or repair work performed by your saw chains. For example, if improper tools are used to remove the flywheel or if ...
Product Instruction Manual
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.... - Do not clean your STIHL chain saw is a change in the instruction manual). The cutting attachment that comes standard is engaged. The pitch (t) of the saw chain (1), chain sprocket and the nose sprocket of the machine. replace worn sprockets or chains. Excessive wear will vary depending ...be returned to cut and burn marks appear on the drum. MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C 25 Keep the chain at proper tension. The amount of kickback and other factors. For these reasons, each STIHL chain saw should also be properly maintained. annually. You can render...
.... - Do not clean your STIHL chain saw is a change in the instruction manual). The cutting attachment that comes standard is engaged. The pitch (t) of the saw chain (1), chain sprocket and the nose sprocket of the machine. replace worn sprockets or chains. Excessive wear will vary depending ...be returned to cut and burn marks appear on the drum. MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C 25 Keep the chain at proper tension. The amount of kickback and other factors. For these reasons, each STIHL chain saw should also be properly maintained. annually. You can render...
Product Instruction Manual
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... and underside of the Guide Bar 2 Chain type Picco Rapid Picco Rapid Rapid Chain pitch 1/4" P 1/4" 3/8" P 3/8"; 0.325" 0.404" Minimum groove depth 0.16" (4.0 mm) 0.16" (4.0 mm) 0.20" (5.0 mm) 0.24" (6.0 mm) 0.28" (7.0 mm) If groove depth is less than specified: N Replace the guide bar. Installing the shroud ... tangs will not ride on the filing gauge (special accessory) - every time you sharpen the chain and every time you replace the chain - in the area used most for cutting. English 143BA026 KN 533BA002 KN Taking Care of the bar. MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C 43
... and underside of the Guide Bar 2 Chain type Picco Rapid Picco Rapid Rapid Chain pitch 1/4" P 1/4" 3/8" P 3/8"; 0.325" 0.404" Minimum groove depth 0.16" (4.0 mm) 0.16" (4.0 mm) 0.20" (5.0 mm) 0.24" (6.0 mm) 0.28" (7.0 mm) If groove depth is less than specified: N Replace the guide bar. Installing the shroud ... tangs will not ride on the filing gauge (special accessory) - every time you sharpen the chain and every time you replace the chain - in the area used most for cutting. English 143BA026 KN 533BA002 KN Taking Care of the bar. MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C 43
Product Instruction Manual
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... is idling N Turn the idle speed screw (LA) counterclockwise until the chain begins to run - Erratic idling behavior, poor acceleration (even though standard setting of the fundamental engine parameters and components (e.g. MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C 45 N Turn the low speed screw (L) clockwise as far as...more than stop, until the engine runs smoothly and accelerates well. then back it another 2 turns in the muffler and clean or replace if necessary. N Check the spark arresting screen (not in all models, country-specific) in the same direction. N Check the air ...
... is idling N Turn the idle speed screw (LA) counterclockwise until the chain begins to run - Erratic idling behavior, poor acceleration (even though standard setting of the fundamental engine parameters and components (e.g. MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C 45 N Turn the low speed screw (L) clockwise as far as...more than stop, until the engine runs smoothly and accelerates well. then back it another 2 turns in the muffler and clean or replace if necessary. N Check the spark arresting screen (not in all models, country-specific) in the same direction. N Check the air ...
Product Instruction Manual
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... - Checking and Replacing the Chain Sprocket N Remove chain sprocket cover, saw chain and guide bar, clean them and spray with local environmental requirements. N Release chain brake - pull hand guard against the front handle Fit new chain sprocket - English Rewind Starter To help ensure reliable functioning of the chain brake. 001BA121 KN 48 MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C see chapter...
... - Checking and Replacing the Chain Sprocket N Remove chain sprocket cover, saw chain and guide bar, clean them and spray with local environmental requirements. N Release chain brake - pull hand guard against the front handle Fit new chain sprocket - English Rewind Starter To help ensure reliable functioning of the chain brake. 001BA121 KN 48 MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C see chapter...
Product Instruction Manual
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... unsatisfactory cutting results and increased wear. MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C 49 risk of injury! cavities toward the outside N Refit washer and E-clip on the clutch drum (4) - for cracks and damaged rivets N Replace damaged or worn chain components and adapt these parts to remove...drum (4) and needle cage (6). N Clean the saw chain N Check the saw chains are too low - An improperly sharpened saw chain - if there are also heavy signs of wear, also replace the clutch drum N Remove clutch drum with STIHL lubricant (special accessory) N Slide needle cage onto ...
... unsatisfactory cutting results and increased wear. MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C 49 risk of injury! cavities toward the outside N Refit washer and E-clip on the clutch drum (4) - for cracks and damaged rivets N Replace damaged or worn chain components and adapt these parts to remove...drum (4) and needle cage (6). N Clean the saw chain N Check the saw chains are too low - An improperly sharpened saw chain - if there are also heavy signs of wear, also replace the clutch drum N Remove clutch drum with STIHL lubricant (special accessory) N Slide needle cage onto ...
Product Instruction Manual
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... inspection (condition, leaks) Clean Function tests Function tests Have checked by a specialist dealer1) Check Have repaired by a specialist dealer1) Check Clean, replace filter insert Replace 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...
... inspection (condition, leaks) Clean Function tests Function tests Have checked by a specialist dealer1) Check Have repaired by a specialist dealer1) Check Clean, replace filter insert Replace 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...
Product Instruction Manual
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...after 139 hours of operation, subsequently after every 150 hours of operation Safety information label Replace X X X X X X X X X X X 1) STIHL recommends STIHL servicing dealers 2) During initial use of professional chain saws (with a power output of 3.4 kW or more), tighten the cylinder block ...longer than normal each day or under normal operating conditions. saw chain must be extended accordingly. Before starting work At the end of operation 54 MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C English The following information applies under difficult conditions (extensive dust...
...after 139 hours of operation, subsequently after every 150 hours of operation Safety information label Replace X X X X X X X X X X X 1) STIHL recommends STIHL servicing dealers 2) During initial use of professional chain saws (with a power output of 3.4 kW or more), tighten the cylinder block ...longer than normal each day or under normal operating conditions. saw chain must be extended accordingly. Before starting work At the end of operation 54 MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C English The following information applies under difficult conditions (extensive dust...
Product Instruction Manual
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... (0.050 in ) Saw chain 3/8" P - MS 171, MS 171 C, MS 181, MS 181 C 7-tooth for 3/8" P (rim sprocket, spur sprocket) To comply with the 45 degree computed kickback angle requirement of Section 5.11 of this Manual, ask your STIHL dealer for the latest STIHL recommendations. 58 MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C MS 171, MS 171 C, MS 181, MS 181 C Reduced kickback STIHL guide bars (with green...
... (0.050 in ) Saw chain 3/8" P - MS 171, MS 171 C, MS 181, MS 181 C 7-tooth for 3/8" P (rim sprocket, spur sprocket) To comply with the 45 degree computed kickback angle requirement of Section 5.11 of this Manual, ask your STIHL dealer for the latest STIHL recommendations. 58 MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C MS 171, MS 171 C, MS 181, MS 181 C Reduced kickback STIHL guide bars (with green...
Product Instruction Manual
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...chain in the garbage can. Observe all country-specific waste disposal rules and regulations. MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C 59 Warranty claims following repairs can be accepted only if the repair has been performed by the STIHL parts symbol K. Genuine STIHL parts can be identified by the STIHL... part number, the { logo and, in this unit should carry out only the maintenance operations described in some cases, by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer using genuine STIHL replacement parts....
...chain in the garbage can. Observe all country-specific waste disposal rules and regulations. MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C 59 Warranty claims following repairs can be accepted only if the repair has been performed by the STIHL parts symbol K. Genuine STIHL parts can be identified by the STIHL... part number, the { logo and, in this unit should carry out only the maintenance operations described in some cases, by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer using genuine STIHL replacement parts....