Product Instruction Manual
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...precautions must be recycled. 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. Contents English Original Instruction Manual Printed on chlorine-free paper Printing inks contain ... and Care 55 Main Parts 57 Specifications 59 Special Accessories 61 Ordering Spare Parts 61 Maintenance and Repairs 62 Allocation of STIHL Incorporated Warranty Declarations 62 STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement 62 STIHL Incorporated California Exhaust and ...
...precautions must be recycled. 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. Contents English Original Instruction Manual Printed on chlorine-free paper Printing inks contain ... and Care 55 Main Parts 57 Specifications 59 Special Accessories 61 Ordering Spare Parts 61 Maintenance and Repairs 62 Allocation of STIHL Incorporated Warranty Declarations 62 STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement 62 STIHL Incorporated California Exhaust and ...
Product Instruction Manual
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... the appropriate section of your instruction manual for a description of the controls and the function of the parts of injury to bystanders and damage to operate your STIHL dealer show you read, fully understand and observe the following safety precautions and warnings. Be alert - Tiredness...unattended. Different models may result in use it off and make sure that you how to property, never let your model. MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C 3 Warning! Have your power tool. When using it understands the information contained in use it is in this machine ...
... the appropriate section of your instruction manual for a description of the controls and the function of the parts of injury to bystanders and damage to operate your STIHL dealer show you read, fully understand and observe the following safety precautions and warnings. Be alert - Tiredness...unattended. Different models may result in use it off and make sure that you how to property, never let your model. MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C 3 Warning! Have your power tool. When using it understands the information contained in use it is in this machine ...
Product Instruction Manual
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...cut retardant material. Steel-toed safety boots are recommended for those persons using power tools on branches, brush or the moving parts of serious or fatal injury, persons with damaged or worn AV elements will increase the vibrations transmitted to feel and regulate..., MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C English These conditions reduce the hand's ability to your hands. - Therefore, continual and regular users should wear proper protective apparel. Proper Clothing Warning! An AV system is recommended for cold weather use. - The ignition system of the STIHL unit ...
...cut retardant material. Steel-toed safety boots are recommended for those persons using power tools on branches, brush or the moving parts of serious or fatal injury, persons with damaged or worn AV elements will increase the vibrations transmitted to feel and regulate..., MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C English These conditions reduce the hand's ability to your hands. - Therefore, continual and regular users should wear proper protective apparel. Proper Clothing Warning! An AV system is recommended for cold weather use. - The ignition system of the STIHL unit ...
Product Instruction Manual
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... adequate top and side protection complying with STIHL power tools, their use with the saw chain moving. Warning! Warning! THE USE OF THE POWER TOOL Transporting the Power Tool Warning! Do not smoke or bring any way. MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C 5 When transporting it in particular... steps. Always switch off the engine and allow any pressure build-up inside the fuel tank depending on "Fuel" of the power tool parts see the chapter on the fuel used, the weather conditions and the tank venting system. It may , in fact, be carried only ...
... adequate top and side protection complying with STIHL power tools, their use with the saw chain moving. Warning! Warning! THE USE OF THE POWER TOOL Transporting the Power Tool Warning! Do not smoke or bring any way. MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C 5 When transporting it in particular... steps. Always switch off the engine and allow any pressure build-up inside the fuel tank depending on "Fuel" of the power tool parts see the chapter on the fuel used, the weather conditions and the tank venting system. It may , in fact, be carried only ...
Product Instruction Manual
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...! Never work in a cramped environment and have received specific, professional training for use the saw with your hand or any other part of injury from falling limbs or branches. Take extreme care in difficult, overgrown terrain. Never hold the machine above shoulder height.... the operator or bystanders from the cutting tool. Never touch a moving cutting tool with one -handed operation is heavy. MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C 9 Watch for hidden obstacles such as tackle and harness system or a lift bucket), have both hands free for ...
...! Never work in a cramped environment and have received specific, professional training for use the saw with your hand or any other part of injury from falling limbs or branches. Take extreme care in difficult, overgrown terrain. Never hold the machine above shoulder height.... the operator or bystanders from the cutting tool. Never touch a moving cutting tool with one -handed operation is heavy. MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C 9 Watch for hidden obstacles such as tackle and harness system or a lift bucket), have both hands free for ...
Product Instruction Manual
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...substances. Warning! Your saw chain does not touch any reason to reduce the risk of personal injury in sets. Never modify your STIHL servicing dealer only. Have your muffler serviced and repaired by OSHA and the Environmental Protection Agency. fins of the engine speed. This...limbs, roots or other parts of a felled tree) away from the saw chain is released (flywheel effect). The muffler and other objects. Remove excess lubricant and all debris such as you might be flung off the engine immediately - MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C 11 From time ...
...substances. Warning! Your saw chain does not touch any reason to reduce the risk of personal injury in sets. Never modify your STIHL servicing dealer only. Have your muffler serviced and repaired by OSHA and the Environmental Protection Agency. fins of the engine speed. This...limbs, roots or other parts of a felled tree) away from the saw chain is released (flywheel effect). The muffler and other objects. Remove excess lubricant and all debris such as you might be flung off the engine immediately - MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C 11 From time ...
Product Instruction Manual
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...parts of kickback injury, if activated, in the chapter entitled "Chain Brake" of your instruction manual entitled "Chain Brake" and the section "Maintenance, Repair and Storing" at idle speed (see above idle speed for the Quickstop to reduce the risk of ANSI B 175.1-2000 14 MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250... C Low Kickback Saw Chain and Reduced Kickback Bars STIHL offers a variety of kickback injury, it must be properly maintained and in ...
...parts of kickback injury, if activated, in the chapter entitled "Chain Brake" of your instruction manual entitled "Chain Brake" and the section "Maintenance, Repair and Storing" at idle speed (see above idle speed for the Quickstop to reduce the risk of ANSI B 175.1-2000 14 MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250... C Low Kickback Saw Chain and Reduced Kickback Bars STIHL offers a variety of kickback injury, it must be properly maintained and in ...
Product Instruction Manual
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...of the felling cut method. Only properly trained professionals should attempt these techniques. Sectioning Method For the sectioning method make the first part of either the sectioning felling cut or plunge-cut with the guide bar fanning in the center of the plunge-cut method ...having a diameter more than necessary. If the saw more than the length of the guide bar requires use of the notch. 20 MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C When repositioning for the next cut . Avoid repositioning the saw begins to pinch, insert a wedge to keep the felling cut...
...of the felling cut method. Only properly trained professionals should attempt these techniques. Sectioning Method For the sectioning method make the first part of either the sectioning felling cut or plunge-cut with the guide bar fanning in the center of the plunge-cut method ...having a diameter more than necessary. If the saw more than the length of the guide bar requires use of the notch. 20 MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C When repositioning for the next cut . Avoid repositioning the saw begins to pinch, insert a wedge to keep the felling cut...
Product Instruction Manual
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... If you may jump backwards off the stump. Be extremely cautious and avoid contacting the log or other reason does not fall , since part of the guide bar. Be extremely cautious when cutting limbs or logs under tension (spring poles). Begin the plunge cut by lifting the ...or the log may fall , withdraw the bar, shut off the ground. Limbing Limbing is cutting a log into sections. 001BA033 KN MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C 21 There is to be taken to the tree at this point. When underbucking freely hanging limbs, a pinch may result or ...
... If you may jump backwards off the stump. Be extremely cautious and avoid contacting the log or other reason does not fall , since part of the guide bar. Be extremely cautious when cutting limbs or logs under tension (spring poles). Begin the plunge cut by lifting the ...or the log may fall , withdraw the bar, shut off the ground. Limbing Limbing is cutting a log into sections. 001BA033 KN MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C 21 There is to be taken to the tree at this point. When underbucking freely hanging limbs, a pinch may result or ...
Product Instruction Manual
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... been serviced or Warning! If on a slope, stand on top of pinching! Sharp slivers of wood may cause serious or fatal injury. Use of non-STIHL parts may be caught and flung in the direction of the operator of the emission control devices and systems may deny coverage. If the saw chains..., or repair of the saw. For example, if improper tools are tangled. Shattered wood should work performed by any nonroad engine repair establishment or individual. MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C Warning! Cut only one log at tension side.
... been serviced or Warning! If on a slope, stand on top of pinching! Sharp slivers of wood may cause serious or fatal injury. Use of non-STIHL parts may be caught and flung in the direction of the operator of the emission control devices and systems may deny coverage. If the saw chains..., or repair of the saw. For example, if improper tools are tangled. Shattered wood should work performed by any nonroad engine repair establishment or individual. MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C Warning! Cut only one log at tension side.
Product Instruction Manual
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...is engaged. twice a year, Occasional usage - Do not clean your STIHL servicing dealer for the chain brake on your STIHL chain saw chain brake incurs wear each use. MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C 23 The amount of wear will reduce the effectiveness of the band...was equipped with a spark-arresting screen to trained personnel such as your machine with a removed spark plug, since uncontained sparking may damage parts of dirt, grease and other factors. You can render it is damaged, missing or modified. every three months, Moderate usage - ...
...is engaged. twice a year, Occasional usage - Do not clean your STIHL servicing dealer for the chain brake on your STIHL chain saw chain brake incurs wear each use. MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C 23 The amount of wear will reduce the effectiveness of the band...was equipped with a spark-arresting screen to trained personnel such as your machine with a removed spark plug, since uncontained sparking may damage parts of dirt, grease and other factors. You can render it is damaged, missing or modified. every three months, Moderate usage - ...
Product Instruction Manual
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..., it will go (approx. 1/4 turn ). 001BA221 KN N While pressing the cap down the grip. 001BA220 KN With grip in an upright position: MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C 001BA222 KN N Grip the cap and check for proper closure 001BA219 KN 001BA223 KN N Turn the cap counterclockwise (approx. 1/4 turn ). N If...The cap should drop fully into the opening in the recess (arrow), and the grip must lie completely flush with the top of the cap parts N If the cap does not drop fully into the opening must engage entirely in this position. N The lug on the cap and the ...
..., it will go (approx. 1/4 turn ). 001BA221 KN N While pressing the cap down the grip. 001BA220 KN With grip in an upright position: MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C 001BA222 KN N Grip the cap and check for proper closure 001BA219 KN 001BA223 KN N Turn the cap counterclockwise (approx. 1/4 turn ). N If...The cap should drop fully into the opening in the recess (arrow), and the grip must lie completely flush with the top of the cap parts N If the cap does not drop fully into the opening must engage entirely in this position. N The lug on the cap and the ...
Product Instruction Manual
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...no more than 3 seconds - even if your STIHL servicing dealer, at idle speed, engage the chain brake (push hand guard toward bar nose). N Lift off the carburetor box cover vertically. 34 MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C The hand guard must not rotate. The... hand guard is when you check operation of chain brake Winter Operation Before starting cutting work : Run engine at the following intervals: Full-time usage: Part-time usage: Occasional...
...no more than 3 seconds - even if your STIHL servicing dealer, at idle speed, engage the chain brake (push hand guard toward bar nose). N Lift off the carburetor box cover vertically. 34 MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C The hand guard must not rotate. The... hand guard is when you check operation of chain brake Winter Operation Before starting cutting work : Run engine at the following intervals: Full-time usage: Part-time usage: Occasional...
Product Instruction Manual
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... new machine should not be retensioned more frequently than one that has been in the shortblock are greater during the break-in period. MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C 39 your saw chain must be run at high revs (full throttle off . N Dry the spark plug. Open the throttle only ...lever to bed in during the break-in period, the frictional resistances in use already for the first three tank fillings. As all moving parts have to the stop position (0). this period. N Refit the spark plug - see "Adjusting the Carburetor". Running the engine at...
... new machine should not be retensioned more frequently than one that has been in the shortblock are greater during the break-in period. MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C 39 your saw chain must be run at high revs (full throttle off . N Dry the spark plug. Open the throttle only ...lever to bed in during the break-in period, the frictional resistances in use already for the first three tank fillings. As all moving parts have to the stop position (0). this period. N Refit the spark plug - see "Adjusting the Carburetor". Running the engine at...
Product Instruction Manual
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... it. These factors cause deposits to start or runs poorly at part throttle etc.) affect the condition of the spark plug. N Pull off the carburetor box cover vertically. 44 MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C Wrong fuel mix (too much oil in the direction of the... approved range. Removing the Spark Plug N Depress throttle trigger lockout and throttle trigger at part load. 208BA005 KN N Turn the knob 90&#...
... it. These factors cause deposits to start or runs poorly at part throttle etc.) affect the condition of the spark plug. N Pull off the carburetor box cover vertically. 44 MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C Wrong fuel mix (too much oil in the direction of the... approved range. Removing the Spark Plug N Depress throttle trigger lockout and throttle trigger at part load. 208BA005 KN N Turn the knob 90&#...
Product Instruction Manual
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.... N Take the frame out of the spring. If this process. Versions with frame in position in the fan housing - N Carefully remove the parts of the fan housing. N Release the rope slowly so that it must sit firmly in this is not the case, the spring is fully extended...in the starter post groove. Pull out and straighten the twisted rope. N Use circlip pliers to carefully install the circlip in position. 48 MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C All versions N Fit the fan housing on the starter post. N Lubricate the new spring with a few drops of injury, wear ...
.... N Take the frame out of the spring. If this process. Versions with frame in position in the fan housing - N Carefully remove the parts of the fan housing. N Release the rope slowly so that it must sit firmly in this is not the case, the spring is fully extended...in the starter post groove. Pull out and straighten the twisted rope. N Use circlip pliers to carefully install the circlip in position. 48 MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C All versions N Fit the fan housing on the starter post. N Lubricate the new spring with a few drops of injury, wear ...
Product Instruction Manual
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English Install spur chain sprocket / rim sprocket N Clean crankshaft stub and needle cage and lubricate with STIHL lubricant (special accessory) N Slide needle cage onto the crankshaft stub N After refitting, turn the clutch drum and/or spur... during resharpening. 50 MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C For an optimal sharpening result, STIHL recommends STIHL servicing dealers. especially depth gauges that the carrier for cracks and damaged rivets N Replace damaged or worn chain components and adapt these parts to the remaining parts in the area of...
English Install spur chain sprocket / rim sprocket N Clean crankshaft stub and needle cage and lubricate with STIHL lubricant (special accessory) N Slide needle cage onto the crankshaft stub N After refitting, turn the clutch drum and/or spur... during resharpening. 50 MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C For an optimal sharpening result, STIHL recommends STIHL servicing dealers. especially depth gauges that the carrier for cracks and damaged rivets N Replace damaged or worn chain components and adapt these parts to the remaining parts in the area of...
Product Instruction Manual
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... of the frost season, the distance can be equally long. when doing this could increase the tendency of the saw . 689BA044 KN 689BA051 KN 52 MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C upper part of the humped drive link (2) (with the file gauge N Afterwards, dress the leading edge of the shortest cutter -
... of the frost season, the distance can be equally long. when doing this could increase the tendency of the saw . 689BA044 KN 689BA051 KN 52 MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C upper part of the humped drive link (2) (with the file gauge N Afterwards, dress the leading edge of the shortest cutter -
Product Instruction Manual
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... be flush with the file gauge Sharpening tools (special accessories) Chain pitch Round file ^ Round file File holder File gauge Inches (mm) mm (Inches) Part number Part number Part number 1/4 P (6.35) 3.2 (1/8) 5605 771 3206 5605 750 4300 0000 893 4005 1/4 (6.35) 4.0 (5/32) 5605 772 4006 5605 750 4327 1110 893 ... file Sharpening set1) Part number Part number 0814 252 3356 - - - 0814 252 3356 5605 007 1027 0814 252 3356 5605 007 1027 0814 252 3356 5605 007 1028 0814 252 3356 5605 007 1029 0814 252 3356 5605 007 1030 MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C 53
... be flush with the file gauge Sharpening tools (special accessories) Chain pitch Round file ^ Round file File holder File gauge Inches (mm) mm (Inches) Part number Part number Part number 1/4 P (6.35) 3.2 (1/8) 5605 771 3206 5605 750 4300 0000 893 4005 1/4 (6.35) 4.0 (5/32) 5605 772 4006 5605 750 4327 1110 893 ... file Sharpening set1) Part number Part number 0814 252 3356 - - - 0814 252 3356 5605 007 1027 0814 252 3356 5605 007 1027 0814 252 3356 5605 007 1028 0814 252 3356 5605 007 1029 0814 252 3356 5605 007 1030 MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C 53
Product Instruction Manual
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Main Parts 14 8 15 3 4 91 2 7 8 6 5 10 12 11 13 9 19 18 20 17 16 # 21 25 22 26 24 23 27 English 1 Carburetor Box Cover Twist Lock 2 ... Master Control Lever 23 Fuel Filler Cap 24 Throttle Trigger 25 Throttle Trigger Lockout 26 Rear Handle 27 Rear Hand Guard # Serial Number 208BA018 KN MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C 1) Depending on Model 57
Main Parts 14 8 15 3 4 91 2 7 8 6 5 10 12 11 13 9 19 18 20 17 16 # 21 25 22 26 24 23 27 English 1 Carburetor Box Cover Twist Lock 2 ... Master Control Lever 23 Fuel Filler Cap 24 Throttle Trigger 25 Throttle Trigger Lockout 26 Rear Handle 27 Rear Hand Guard # Serial Number 208BA018 KN MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C 1) Depending on Model 57
