Product Instruction Manual
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... 42 Spark Plug 44 Engine Running Behavior 45 Replacing the Starter Rope and Rewind Spring 45 Storing the Machine 49 Checking and Replacing the Chain Sprocket 49 Maintaining and Sharpening the Saw Chain 50 Inspections and Maintenance by Dealer 54 Maintenance ...-208-8621-A. M55.F11.CP. 0000001880_006_GB Guide to operate your chain saw . Contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for your chain saw . Careless or improper use may cause serious or even fatal injury. { MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C 1 © ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co.
... 42 Spark Plug 44 Engine Running Behavior 45 Replacing the Starter Rope and Rewind Spring 45 Storing the Machine 49 Checking and Replacing the Chain Sprocket 49 Maintaining and Sharpening the Saw Chain 50 Inspections and Maintenance by Dealer 54 Maintenance ...-208-8621-A. M55.F11.CP. 0000001880_006_GB Guide to operate your chain saw . Contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for your chain saw . Careless or improper use may cause serious or even fatal injury. { MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C 1 © ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co.
Product Instruction Manual
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... or maintained, or not completely or securely assembled. Starting Warning! Start and operate your power tool. MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C 7 In order to adjust the chain while the engine is shut off the engine and then tighten. Warning! Proper tension of injury. Never...plug boot is particularly important to keep them free of the instruction manual. STIHL Oilomatic chain, guide bar and sprocket must be used as described in gauge and pitch. Before replacing any bar and chain, see the appropriate section of moisture, pitch, oil, fuel mix, grease...
... or maintained, or not completely or securely assembled. Starting Warning! Start and operate your power tool. MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C 7 In order to adjust the chain while the engine is shut off the engine and then tighten. Warning! Proper tension of injury. Never...plug boot is particularly important to keep them free of the instruction manual. STIHL Oilomatic chain, guide bar and sprocket must be used as described in gauge and pitch. Before replacing any bar and chain, see the appropriate section of moisture, pitch, oil, fuel mix, grease...
Product Instruction Manual
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... are hot. When sawing, make sure that you have control of the cylinder, spark plug) become hot during normal operation may be replaced, consult your power tool using the starting throttle lock, as rocks, fences, nails and the like. Warning! fins of the engine...the saw chain is released (flywheel effect). Such use and disposal of injury, e.g., from any reason to time, the catcher may indicate damage, breakage or excessive wear. Have your STIHL servicing dealer only. Keep the area around the muffler clean. MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C 11...
... are hot. When sawing, make sure that you have control of the cylinder, spark plug) become hot during normal operation may be replaced, consult your power tool using the starting throttle lock, as rocks, fences, nails and the like. Warning! fins of the engine...the saw chain is released (flywheel effect). Such use and disposal of injury, e.g., from any reason to time, the catcher may indicate damage, breakage or excessive wear. Have your STIHL servicing dealer only. Keep the area around the muffler clean. MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C 11...
Product Instruction Manual
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...of the bar. replacement chain designated "low kickback saw until the problem has been rectified. Warning! STIHL recommends the use of ANSI B 175.1-2000 use is incorrectly used to chain saw kickback standard § 5.11 of the chain and other replacement bar and chain combinations marked in...as complying in accordance with green labeled reduced kickback bars and low kickback chains. Do not use on the powerhead or - MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C 13 Some STIHL bar and chain types are measured by applying a computer program to reduce the risk of ...
...of the bar. replacement chain designated "low kickback saw until the problem has been rectified. Warning! STIHL recommends the use of ANSI B 175.1-2000 use is incorrectly used to chain saw kickback standard § 5.11 of the chain and other replacement bar and chain combinations marked in...as complying in accordance with green labeled reduced kickback bars and low kickback chains. Do not use on the powerhead or - MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C 13 Some STIHL bar and chain types are measured by applying a computer program to reduce the risk of ...
Product Instruction Manual
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If on a slope, stand on saw chains. Watch out for a component which has not been ... into a clear area before doing any maintenance or repair work not described in your STIHL servicing dealer only. Warning! MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C Always start relieving cut (1) at compression side.Then make a warranty claim for ... foot. 22 001BA051 LÄ Logs under strain: Risk of non-STIHL parts may deny coverage. Warning! 001BA151 KN 2 Use only identical STIHL replacement parts for maintenance and repair. Shattered wood should work performed by any...
If on a slope, stand on saw chains. Watch out for a component which has not been ... into a clear area before doing any maintenance or repair work not described in your STIHL servicing dealer only. Warning! MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C Always start relieving cut (1) at compression side.Then make a warranty claim for ... foot. 22 001BA051 LÄ Logs under strain: Risk of non-STIHL parts may deny coverage. Warning! 001BA151 KN 2 Use only identical STIHL replacement parts for maintenance and repair. Shattered wood should work performed by any...
Product Instruction Manual
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..., missing or modified. Warning! If your muffler was equipped with a pressure washer. replace worn sprockets or chains. In order for the chain brake on your STIHL chain saw to trained personnel such as your saw should also be kept free of the ...chain saw is used and other foreign matter which may create arcing that the risk of water may cause a fire. Never test the ignition system with a removed spark plug, since uncontained sparking may damage parts of the machine. You can render it must be properly maintained. MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250...
..., missing or modified. Warning! If your muffler was equipped with a pressure washer. replace worn sprockets or chains. In order for the chain brake on your STIHL chain saw to trained personnel such as your saw should also be kept free of the ...chain saw is used and other foreign matter which may create arcing that the risk of water may cause a fire. Never test the ignition system with a removed spark plug, since uncontained sparking may damage parts of the machine. You can render it must be properly maintained. MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250...
Product Instruction Manual
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... run for cutting. 40 MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C N Regularly clean the oil inlet hole (1), the oilway (2) and the bar groove (3). Retension the chain - Keep the machine with the scale on the underside of the bar - Long-term storage See "Storing the machine" N Slacken off the chain if you replace the chain - every time you...
... run for cutting. 40 MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C N Regularly clean the oil inlet hole (1), the oilway (2) and the bar groove (3). Retension the chain - Keep the machine with the scale on the underside of the bar - Long-term storage See "Storing the machine" N Slacken off the chain if you replace the chain - every time you...
Product Instruction Manual
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... the housing and swing the filter in direction of the groove - N Lift off the carburetor box cover vertically. N Always replace damaged filters. N Turn the knob 90° to suit different operating conditions by installing a choice of engine power N Press...MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C 41 English Cleaning the Air Filter If there is quick and simple. Chain type Picco Rapid Rapid Rapid Pitch Minimum groove depth 3/8" P 0.20" (5.0 mm) 1/4" 0.16" (4.0 mm) 3/8"; 0.325" 0.24" (6.0 mm) 0.404" 0.28" (7.0 mm) If groove depth is less than specified: N Replace...
... the housing and swing the filter in direction of the groove - N Lift off the carburetor box cover vertically. N Always replace damaged filters. N Turn the knob 90° to suit different operating conditions by installing a choice of engine power N Press...MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C 41 English Cleaning the Air Filter If there is quick and simple. Chain type Picco Rapid Rapid Rapid Pitch Minimum groove depth 3/8" P 0.20" (5.0 mm) 1/4" 0.16" (4.0 mm) 3/8"; 0.325" 0.24" (6.0 mm) 0.404" 0.28" (7.0 mm) If groove depth is less than specified: N Replace...
Product Instruction Manual
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... the service life of wear, also replace the clutch drum N Remove clutch drum with Quickstop Plus chain brake system, depress throttle trigger lockout beforehand MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C 49 if there are deeper than... 0.02 in accordance with corrosion inhibiting oil. this helps prevent the carburetor diaphragms sticking together. N Thoroughly clean the machine - STIHL BioPlus, completely fill the chain...
... the service life of wear, also replace the clutch drum N Remove clutch drum with Quickstop Plus chain brake system, depress throttle trigger lockout beforehand MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C 49 if there are deeper than... 0.02 in accordance with corrosion inhibiting oil. this helps prevent the carburetor diaphragms sticking together. N Thoroughly clean the machine - STIHL BioPlus, completely fill the chain...
Product Instruction Manual
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...MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C rework accordingly Carbide-tipped (Duro) saw - English Install spur chain sprocket / rim sprocket N Clean crankshaft stub and needle cage and lubricate with very little pushing. For an optimal sharpening result, STIHL recommends STIHL servicing dealers. An improperly sharpened saw chain...embossed in terms of shape and level of the chain saw chains are too low - especially depth gauges that the carrier for cracks and damaged rivets N Replace damaged or worn chain components and adapt these parts to increased kickback ...
...MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C rework accordingly Carbide-tipped (Duro) saw - English Install spur chain sprocket / rim sprocket N Clean crankshaft stub and needle cage and lubricate with very little pushing. For an optimal sharpening result, STIHL recommends STIHL servicing dealers. An improperly sharpened saw chain...embossed in terms of shape and level of the chain saw chains are too low - especially depth gauges that the carrier for cracks and damaged rivets N Replace damaged or worn chain components and adapt these parts to increased kickback ...
Product Instruction Manual
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... 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 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 55 English before...
... 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 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 55 English before...
Product Instruction Manual
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... 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 operation. X X X X X X X 56 MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C If you only use the saw occasionally, extend the intervals accordingly. English The following...
... 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 operation. X X X X X X X 56 MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C If you only use the saw occasionally, extend the intervals accordingly. English The following...
Product Instruction Manual
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... definition of "low kickback chain" in . (1.3 mm) Chain sprocket 6--tooth for 3/8" (spur sprocket) Cutting Attachment (MS 250, MS 250 C) Recommended cutting attachments complying with this instruction manual. 60 MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C Rollomatic E 3/8" P Guide Bars Reduced kickback STIHL guide bar (with green ... and definition of "low kickback chain" in Section 5.11 of ANSI B 175.1-2000, only use replacement chains that, when used with Section 5.11 of ANSI B 175.1-2000. Rollomatic E 3/8" P guide bars Reduced kickback STIHL guide bar (with green label)...
... definition of "low kickback chain" in . (1.3 mm) Chain sprocket 6--tooth for 3/8" (spur sprocket) Cutting Attachment (MS 250, MS 250 C) Recommended cutting attachments complying with this instruction manual. 60 MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C Rollomatic E 3/8" P Guide Bars Reduced kickback STIHL guide bar (with green ... and definition of "low kickback chain" in Section 5.11 of ANSI B 175.1-2000, only use replacement chains that, when used with Section 5.11 of ANSI B 175.1-2000. Rollomatic E 3/8" P guide bars Reduced kickback STIHL guide bar (with green label)...