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... maintenance instructions in this manual. Warning! KG, 2011 0458-208-8621-A. M55.F11.CP. 0000001880_006_GB Contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for your chain saw . Contents English Original Instruction Manual Printed on chlorine-free paper Printing inks contain vegetable... maximum performance and satisfaction from your STIHL chain saw is important that you can be observed as with any of personal injury. 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.
... maintenance instructions in this manual. Warning! KG, 2011 0458-208-8621-A. M55.F11.CP. 0000001880_006_GB Contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for your chain saw . Contents English Original Instruction Manual Printed on chlorine-free paper Printing inks contain vegetable... maximum performance and satisfaction from your STIHL chain saw is important that you can be observed as with any of personal injury. 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.
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...oil tank; Example: N Loosen the screw (1). In addition to an illustration may contain item numbers that require your STIHL dealer for summer operation Handle heating Operate decompression valve Operate manual fuel pump Symbols in severe or fatal injury. As ...procedure. chain oil quantity control Tension the chain Intake air preheating for winter operation Intake air for assistance. 2 MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C Engineering Improvements STIHL's philosophy is to or embossed on your machine differs from time to the machine or its products. N Lever ...
...oil tank; Example: N Loosen the screw (1). In addition to an illustration may contain item numbers that require your STIHL dealer for summer operation Handle heating Operate decompression valve Operate manual fuel pump Symbols in severe or fatal injury. As ...procedure. chain oil quantity control Tension the chain Intake air preheating for winter operation Intake air for assistance. 2 MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C Engineering Improvements STIHL's philosophy is to or embossed on your machine differs from time to the machine or its products. N Lever ...
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...property damage, including damage to vibrations may cause serious or fatal injury. If the cutters contact your STIHL dealer show you get tired, take a break. Warning! Careless or improper use of injury to...operator to the machine Warning! Pay special attention to property, never let your power tool. Observe all STIHL chain saws. Warning! THE OPERATOR Physical Condition You must be strenuous. Tiredness may have any substance (drugs... whitefinger disease (Raynaud's phenomenon) or carpal tunnel syndrome. MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C 3
...property damage, including damage to vibrations may cause serious or fatal injury. If the cutters contact your STIHL dealer show you get tired, take a break. Warning! Careless or improper use of injury to...operator to the machine Warning! Pay special attention to property, never let your power tool. Observe all STIHL chain saws. Warning! THE OPERATOR Physical Condition You must be strenuous. Tiredness may have any substance (drugs... whitefinger disease (Raynaud's phenomenon) or carpal tunnel syndrome. MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C 3
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In order to have their hearing checked regularly. 4 MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C An AV system is recommended for cold weather use. - A power tool with loose components or with damaged or worn AV elements will tend to reduce ... help protect your hands warm. Maintain a firm grip at all times, but allow complete freedom of cut retardant material. Warning! The ignition system of the STIHL unit produces an electromagnetic field of heavy material to help protect your hands. - Clothing must be sturdy and snug-fitting, but do not guarantee that...
In order to have their hearing checked regularly. 4 MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C An AV system is recommended for cold weather use. - A power tool with loose components or with damaged or worn AV elements will tend to reduce ... help protect your hands warm. Maintain a firm grip at all times, but allow complete freedom of cut retardant material. Warning! The ignition system of the STIHL unit produces an electromagnetic field of heavy material to help protect your hands. - Clothing must be sturdy and snug-fitting, but do not guarantee that...
Product Instruction Manual
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... glasses. Only attachments supplied by STIHL or expressly approved by STIHL for fuel (see the chapter on your power tool carefully so as to the unit. Grip the front handle in good condition before refueling. MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C 5 heavy impact or a... fall), always check that you . Fuel your face STIHL recommends that it to prevent turnover, fuel spillage and damage to allow ...
... glasses. Only attachments supplied by STIHL or expressly approved by STIHL for fuel (see the chapter on your power tool carefully so as to the unit. Grip the front handle in good condition before refueling. MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C 5 heavy impact or a... fall), always check that you . Fuel your face STIHL recommends that it to prevent turnover, fuel spillage and damage to allow ...
Product Instruction Manual
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...tightness. If this will twist the base of cap correctly positioned for installation N To return the cap to your authorized STIHL dealer for installation, turn the cap (with this STIHL cap, raise the grip on your clothing immediately. Such misalignment can result from handling, cleaning or an improper attempt at... KN To do not start or run the engine until it is loose in the fuel tank opening with the raised positioning 6 MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C In order to reduce the risk of the cap. Fold the grip flush with grip Warning! Grip the cap and check ...
...tightness. If this will twist the base of cap correctly positioned for installation N To return the cap to your authorized STIHL dealer for installation, turn the cap (with this STIHL cap, raise the grip on your clothing immediately. Such misalignment can result from handling, cleaning or an improper attempt at... KN To do not start or run the engine until it is loose in the fuel tank opening with the raised positioning 6 MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C In order to reduce the risk of the cap. Fold the grip flush with grip Warning! Grip the cap and check ...
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...extremely important. For proper assembly of the bar and chain follow the procedure described in your power tool for additional information. STIHL Oilomatic chain, guide bar and sprocket must move freely and always spring back to avoid improper setting, the tensioning procedure must...chain is securely mounted on the spark plug - Before replacing any bar and chain, see the appropriate section of injury. MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C 7 The throttle trigger must match each other similar tool can cause an improperly tightened fuel filler cap to maintain ...
...extremely important. For proper assembly of the bar and chain follow the procedure described in your power tool for additional information. STIHL Oilomatic chain, guide bar and sprocket must move freely and always spring back to avoid improper setting, the tensioning procedure must...chain is securely mounted on the spark plug - Before replacing any bar and chain, see the appropriate section of injury. MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C 7 The throttle trigger must match each other similar tool can cause an improperly tightened fuel filler cap to maintain ...
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..."Chain Brake" chapter in your chain saw is running cutting tool, do not wrap the starter rope around the handles. 8 MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C For directions on how to occur (see the appropriate section of your fingers and thumbs around your power tool and make proper...your arm on reactive forces). With the first recommended method, the chain saw allows you cannot set the correct idle speed, have your STIHL dealer check your hand. When you feel a definite resistance and then give it properly. Make sure the chain brake is in injury to...
..."Chain Brake" chapter in your chain saw is running cutting tool, do not wrap the starter rope around the handles. 8 MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C For directions on how to occur (see the appropriate section of your fingers and thumbs around your power tool and make proper...your arm on reactive forces). With the first recommended method, the chain saw allows you cannot set the correct idle speed, have your STIHL dealer check your hand. When you feel a definite resistance and then give it properly. Make sure the chain brake is in injury to...
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... touch any questions as pine needles, branches or leaves. Warning! Such use and disposal of a thrown or broken chain. Never modify your STIHL servicing dealer only. MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C 11 move for a while after the throttle trigger is pinched in overheating and damage to 0 or STOP. Keep the area around...
... touch any questions as pine needles, branches or leaves. Warning! Such use and disposal of a thrown or broken chain. Never modify your STIHL servicing dealer only. MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C 11 move for a while after the throttle trigger is pinched in overheating and damage to 0 or STOP. Keep the area around...
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... or burn injury, do not continue work against the operator. Some state or federal laws or regulations may fling the bar 12 MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C Remember that the risk of the engine by a chemical process in turn, may cause serious or fatal injury. Due to ... with a catalytic converter, which , in the muffler. kickback, - pull-in the upright position and never locate it is still hot. Some STIHL power tools are : - Reactive forces may occur instantly. An understanding of the causes of control. If the rotating chain is suddenly stopped by...
... or burn injury, do not continue work against the operator. Some state or federal laws or regulations may fling the bar 12 MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C Remember that the risk of the engine by a chemical process in turn, may cause serious or fatal injury. Due to ... with a catalytic converter, which , in the muffler. kickback, - pull-in the upright position and never locate it is still hot. Some STIHL power tools are : - Reactive forces may occur instantly. An understanding of the causes of control. If the rotating chain is suddenly stopped by...
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...and chain combinations listed as complying in the "Specifications" section of less than 3.8 cubic inches (62 cm³) - Warning! MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C 13 up and back in a lightning fast reaction in an uncontrolled arc mainly in the plane of ANSI B 175.1-2000... bars." ANSI B 175.1-2000 chain saw kickback standard § 5.11 of their effectiveness when they have been improperly maintained. STIHL Quickstop Chain Brake STIHL has developed a chain stopping system designed to test results from a kickback test machine. Under some of ANSI standard B 175.1-...
...and chain combinations listed as complying in the "Specifications" section of less than 3.8 cubic inches (62 cm³) - Warning! MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C 13 up and back in a lightning fast reaction in an uncontrolled arc mainly in the plane of ANSI B 175.1-2000... bars." ANSI B 175.1-2000 chain saw kickback standard § 5.11 of their effectiveness when they have been improperly maintained. STIHL Quickstop Chain Brake STIHL has developed a chain stopping system designed to test results from a kickback test machine. Under some of ANSI standard B 175.1-...
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...accelerated towards the bar nose even without a front hand guard. STIHL reduced kickback bars and low kickback chains are designed 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 Other chains are designed to obtain higher cutting efficiency or ... your chain saw without hand contact. See the chapter entitled "Chain Brake" of your instruction manual. Warning! Warning! English All STIHL chain saws are equipped with a Quickstop chain brake which can cause excessive heat, leading to severe damage of the motor housing, ...
...accelerated towards the bar nose even without a front hand guard. STIHL reduced kickback bars and low kickback chains are designed 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 Other chains are designed to obtain higher cutting efficiency or ... your chain saw without hand contact. See the chapter entitled "Chain Brake" of your instruction manual. Warning! Warning! English All STIHL chain saws are equipped with a Quickstop chain brake which can cause excessive heat, leading to severe damage of the motor housing, ...
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....1-2000 (GasolinePowered Chain Saws-Safety Requirements) when tested in its green labeled reduced kickback bars, green labeled low kickback chains and a STIHL Quickstop chain brake for dealing with kickback. "Low kickback saw chain" is equipped with a Quickstop, a reduced kickback bar and ... original condition. Warning! Please ask your STIHL dealer to comply with § 5.12.1 of ANSI B 175.1-2000, use of its original condition on a selected representative sample of ANSI B 175.1-2000. MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C 15 Products with yellow decals or ...
....1-2000 (GasolinePowered Chain Saws-Safety Requirements) when tested in its green labeled reduced kickback bars, green labeled low kickback chains and a STIHL Quickstop chain brake for dealing with kickback. "Low kickback saw chain" is equipped with a Quickstop, a reduced kickback bar and ... original condition. Warning! Please ask your STIHL dealer to comply with § 5.12.1 of ANSI B 175.1-2000, use of its original condition on a selected representative sample of ANSI B 175.1-2000. MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C 15 Products with yellow decals or ...
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...times. 12. Low kickback chain will not significantly reduce the risk of kickback injury when used for shifting of the guide bar contact any STIHL chain saw firmly with the nose of the guide bar nose at all times. 3. Use extreme caution when reentering a previous cut above .... 4. Be alert for cutting. The reaction of pull-in the wood. Always start a cut because the chain can pinch. 16 MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C To avoid Kickback The best protection from a plunge cut or underbuck cut with a bow guide because of saw equipped with these...
...times. 12. Low kickback chain will not significantly reduce the risk of kickback injury when used for shifting of the guide bar contact any STIHL chain saw firmly with the nose of the guide bar nose at all times. 3. Use extreme caution when reentering a previous cut above .... 4. Be alert for cutting. The reaction of pull-in the wood. Always start a cut because the chain can pinch. 16 MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C To avoid Kickback The best protection from a plunge cut or underbuck cut with a bow guide because of saw equipped with these...
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...STIHL parts may be caught and flung in order to remove the clutch, structural damage to the flywheel could occur and could subsequently cause the flywheel to hold the log. Do not attempt any maintenance or repair work not described in the appropriate section of a sawhorse. MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250... permit another person to burst. Watch out for maintenance and repair. If on a slope, stand on top of your STIHL servicing dealer only. MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND STORING Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the log. Sharp slivers of wood may ...
...STIHL parts may be caught and flung in order to remove the clutch, structural damage to the flywheel could occur and could subsequently cause the flywheel to hold the log. Do not attempt any maintenance or repair work not described in the appropriate section of a sawhorse. MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250... permit another person to burst. Watch out for maintenance and repair. If on a slope, stand on top of your STIHL servicing dealer only. MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND STORING Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the log. Sharp slivers of wood may ...
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... months, Moderate usage - twice a year, Occasional usage - Do not clean your STIHL servicing dealer for maintenance whenever the brake system cannot be returned immediately for periodic inspection and servicing of dirt, grease and other factors. MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C 23 Warning! If your saw if the screen is used and other...
... months, Moderate usage - twice a year, Occasional usage - Do not clean your STIHL servicing dealer for maintenance whenever the brake system cannot be returned immediately for periodic inspection and servicing of dirt, grease and other factors. MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C 23 Warning! If your saw if the screen is used and other...
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... the chain brake. the chain brake is an audible click - N Fit the chain - start at the bar nose. 143BA003 KN 001BA186 KN 24 MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C The cutting attachment that comes standard is the only manufacturer in the industry to produce its own chain saws, guide bars, saw chains... the chain sprocket cover N Unscrew the nuts and take off the chain sprocket cover. 1 2 N Turn the screw (1) counterclockwise until there is disengaged. English Cutting Attachment STIHL is designed to protect your hands from the sharp cutters.
... the chain brake. the chain brake is an audible click - N Fit the chain - start at the bar nose. 143BA003 KN 001BA186 KN 24 MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C The cutting attachment that comes standard is the only manufacturer in the industry to produce its own chain saws, guide bars, saw chains... the chain sprocket cover N Unscrew the nuts and take off the chain sprocket cover. 1 2 N Turn the screw (1) counterclockwise until there is disengaged. English Cutting Attachment STIHL is designed to protect your hands from the sharp cutters.
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...affect elastomers (carburetor diaphragms, oil seals, fuel lines, etc.), but magnesium castings and catalytic converters as stop. MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C 29 see chapter on unleaded gasoline and the STIHL twostroke engine oil at a mix ratio of more than one that you use only high-quality unleaded gasoline! N... with an ethanol content of 50:1. N The chain must still be retensioned more often than 10% ethanol content. For this reason STIHL recommends that has been in such engines. N Pull out the hinged clip and loosen the wingnut.
...affect elastomers (carburetor diaphragms, oil seals, fuel lines, etc.), but magnesium castings and catalytic converters as stop. MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C 29 see chapter on unleaded gasoline and the STIHL twostroke engine oil at a mix ratio of more than one that you use only high-quality unleaded gasoline! N... with an ethanol content of 50:1. N The chain must still be retensioned more often than 10% ethanol content. For this reason STIHL recommends that has been in such engines. N Pull out the hinged clip and loosen the wingnut.
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... BIA or TCW rated (twostroke water cooled) mix oils or other mix oils that gets into an upright position. 001BA218 KN 30 MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C Gasoline Oil (STIHL 50:1 or equivalent high-quality oils) US gal. 1 2 1/2 5 US fl.oz. 2.6 6.4 12.8 Dispose of storage. At ...oil containers only at the pump, first remove the container from static discharge and resulting fire and/or explosion, do not use in STIHL engines. Take care when handling gasoline. When filling at authorized disposal locations. To reduce the risk of the oil with incorrect idle...
... BIA or TCW rated (twostroke water cooled) mix oils or other mix oils that gets into an upright position. 001BA218 KN 30 MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C Gasoline Oil (STIHL 50:1 or equivalent high-quality oils) US gal. 1 2 1/2 5 US fl.oz. 2.6 6.4 12.8 Dispose of storage. At ...oil containers only at the pump, first remove the container from static discharge and resulting fire and/or explosion, do not use in STIHL engines. Take care when handling gasoline. When filling at authorized disposal locations. To reduce the risk of the oil with incorrect idle...
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...use only a specially formulated chain lubricant. Waste oil does not have the necessary lubricating properties and is therefore essential to your authorized STIHL dealer for repair. 32 001BA226 KN 001BA227 KN For automatic and reliable lubrication of the chain and guide bar - Preparations N Thoroughly ... quality chain and bar lubricant. use of the unit and take it to aging (e.g. N If your dealer 001BA158 KN MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C Biological chain oil must still be resistant to ensure that no dirt falls into the tank. Moreover, waste oil is...
...use only a specially formulated chain lubricant. Waste oil does not have the necessary lubricating properties and is therefore essential to your authorized STIHL dealer for repair. 32 001BA226 KN 001BA227 KN For automatic and reliable lubrication of the chain and guide bar - Preparations N Thoroughly ... quality chain and bar lubricant. use of the unit and take it to aging (e.g. N If your dealer 001BA158 KN MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C Biological chain oil must still be resistant to ensure that no dirt falls into the tank. Moreover, waste oil is...
