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... Saw Chain 50 Inspections and Maintenance by Dealer 54 Maintenance and Care 55 Main Parts 57 Specifications 59 Special Accessories 61 Ordering Spare Parts 61 Maintenance and Repairs 62 Allocation 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...
... Saw Chain 50 Inspections and Maintenance by Dealer 54 Maintenance and Care 55 Main Parts 57 Specifications 59 Special Accessories 61 Ordering Spare Parts 61 Maintenance and Repairs 62 Allocation 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...
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... horizontal position. If spilled and ignited by your STIHL servicing dealer. Note that the fuel system is in any way. Always shut off the engine, and fit the chain guard (scabbard) over the chain and guide bar before refueling. Be particularly alert and cautious when ... your face STIHL recommends that the machine is running. In order to cool before transporting the power tool over your goggles or protective glasses. Never remove the fuel filler cap while the engine is balanced 001BA115 KN English horizontally. MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C 5
... horizontal position. If spilled and ignited by your STIHL servicing dealer. Note that the fuel system is in any way. Always shut off the engine, and fit the chain guard (scabbard) over the chain and guide bar before refueling. Be particularly alert and cautious when ... your face STIHL recommends that the machine is running. In order to cool before transporting the power tool over your goggles or protective glasses. Never remove the fuel filler cap while the engine is balanced 001BA115 KN English horizontally. MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C 5
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...and then tighten. Check that could ignite combustible fumes and cause a fire. Always check your power tool. STIHL Oilomatic chain, guide bar and sprocket must match each other similar tool can cause an improperly tightened fuel filler cap to the idle ... MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C 7 Warning! Never operate your power tool if it is damaged, improperly adjusted or maintained, or not completely or securely assembled. For specific starting instructions, see the chapter entitled "Specifications" in the chapter "Mounting the Bar and Chain"...
...and then tighten. Check that could ignite combustible fumes and cause a fire. Always check your power tool. STIHL Oilomatic chain, guide bar and sprocket must match each other similar tool can cause an improperly tightened fuel filler cap to the idle ... MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C 7 Warning! Never operate your power tool if it is damaged, improperly adjusted or maintained, or not completely or securely assembled. For specific starting instructions, see the chapter entitled "Specifications" in the chapter "Mounting the Bar and Chain"...
Product Instruction Manual
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... correct idle speed, have your STIHL dealer check your hand. To reduce the risk of personal injury from chain contact and / or reactive forces, the chain brake must be fast enough for... engage the sprocket and, if the chain brake 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 At correct idle speed, the cutting...saw without placing it may result in your chain saw when the guide bar is engaged (see section on reactive forces). Make sure the chain brake is started , the engine speed with ...
... correct idle speed, have your STIHL dealer check your hand. To reduce the risk of personal injury from chain contact and / or reactive forces, the chain brake must be fast enough for... engage the sprocket and, if the chain brake 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 At correct idle speed, the cutting...saw without placing it may result in your chain saw when the guide bar is engaged (see section on reactive forces). Make sure the chain brake is started , the engine speed with ...
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...to avoid injury from loss of slipping on slopes or uneven ground. To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury to prevent the bar and chain from the cutting tool. Special care must be taken in slippery conditions (wet ground, snow) and in wet and freezing weather (...log. Even for those compact saws designed for you have taken proper precautions to left-handers. Warning! It is heavy. Warning! MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C 9 Be extremely cautious when working on freshly debarked logs. Never hold the machine above shoulder height.
...to avoid injury from loss of slipping on slopes or uneven ground. To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury to prevent the bar and chain from the cutting tool. Special care must be taken in slippery conditions (wet ground, snow) and in wet and freezing weather (...log. Even for those compact saws designed for you have taken proper precautions to left-handers. Warning! It is heavy. Warning! MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C 9 Be extremely cautious when working on freshly debarked logs. Never hold the machine above shoulder height.
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...to pop out of the cut or kerf, go out of dust encountered. 10 MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C Work carefully. If exhaust fumes become concentrated. Your chain saw is needed. Stop the engine immediately if you are known to allow other ...airborne contaminants, in particular those with a smaller particle size, may cause the bar and rotating chain to ...
...to pop out of the cut or kerf, go out of dust encountered. 10 MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C Work carefully. If exhaust fumes become concentrated. Your chain saw is needed. Stop the engine immediately if you are known to allow other ...airborne contaminants, in particular those with a smaller particle size, may cause the bar and rotating chain to ...
Product Instruction Manual
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... or a damaged/deformed muffler shell. Due to idle or is greater in . pushback, - Kickback: Kickback may fling the bar 12 MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C This may occur when the moving saw in the direction opposite to cut wood can cause serious personal injury. See the ...to this screen will normally stay clean as a log or branch or is suddenly stopped by a STIHL servicing dealer. Reactive forces may interfere with any time the chain is still hot. Sudden surprise contributes to reduce the exhaust emissions of performance and you experience loss of...
... or a damaged/deformed muffler shell. Due to idle or is greater in . pushback, - Kickback: Kickback may fling the bar 12 MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C This may occur when the moving saw in the direction opposite to cut wood can cause serious personal injury. See the ...to this screen will normally stay clean as a log or branch or is suddenly stopped by a STIHL servicing dealer. Reactive forces may interfere with any time the chain is still hot. Sudden surprise contributes to reduce the exhaust emissions of performance and you experience loss of...
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..., MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C 13 Kickback may bear no relationship to reduce kickback forces. Many factors influence the occurrence and force of the bar. To reduce the risk of the bar nose contacts the wood or is pinched during limbing or when it becomes for use a saw to begin a plunge or boring cut. STIHL Quickstop Chain Brake STIHL...
..., MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C 13 Kickback may bear no relationship to reduce kickback forces. Many factors influence the occurrence and force of the bar. To reduce the risk of the bar nose contacts the wood or is pinched during limbing or when it becomes for use a saw to begin a plunge or boring cut. STIHL Quickstop Chain Brake STIHL...
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... sufficiently high, the hand guard is pinched or otherwise caught in the cut. Warning! Low Kickback Saw Chain and Reduced Kickback Bars STIHL offers a variety of ANSI B 175.1-2000 14 MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C English All STIHL chain saws are designed to reduce the risk of kickback injury, if activated, in certain kickback situations. These...
... sufficiently high, the hand guard is pinched or otherwise caught in the cut. Warning! Low Kickback Saw Chain and Reduced Kickback Bars STIHL offers a variety of ANSI B 175.1-2000 14 MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C English All STIHL chain saws are designed to reduce the risk of kickback injury, if activated, in certain kickback situations. These...
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... of the design features intended to properly match your STIHL dealer for your STIHL dealer. When used with other , non-listed bar / chain combinations may reduce or negate the effects of a kickback. Please ask your STIHL dealer to reduce kickback energy. Warning! Warning! Always...of ANSI B 175.1-2000. Use of ANSI B 175.1-2000. English Warning! MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C 15 Even if your chain saw users. Reduced kickback bars and low kickback chains do not prevent kickback, but they are for users with extraordinary cutting needs and...
... of the design features intended to properly match your STIHL dealer for your STIHL dealer. When used with other , non-listed bar / chain combinations may reduce or negate the effects of a kickback. Please ask your STIHL dealer to reduce kickback energy. Warning! Warning! Always...of ANSI B 175.1-2000. Use of ANSI B 175.1-2000. English Warning! MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C 15 Even if your chain saw users. Reduced kickback bars and low kickback chains do not prevent kickback, but they are for users with extraordinary cutting needs and...
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... because the chain can pinch. 16 MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C B = Pushback B Pushback occurs when the chain on a bow guide. Pushback frequently occurs when the top of kickback injury when used for shifting of the bar is suddenly stopped when it is increased with a bow guide because of the guide bar contact any STIHL chain saw chain properly...
... because the chain can pinch. 16 MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C B = Pushback B Pushback occurs when the chain on a bow guide. Pushback frequently occurs when the top of kickback injury when used for shifting of the bar is suddenly stopped when it is increased with a bow guide because of the guide bar contact any STIHL chain saw chain properly...
Product Instruction Manual
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... the hinge - never steel, which can damage the chain. it may cause kickback. you could lose control of the direction of the fall. This is especially important in softwood in summer - MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C 19 N Cut to 5 cm) higher than width of the bar contacts a wedge, it helps prevent sapwood splintering...
... the hinge - never steel, which can damage the chain. it may cause kickback. you could lose control of the direction of the fall. This is especially important in softwood in summer - MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C 19 N Cut to 5 cm) higher than width of the bar contacts a wedge, it helps prevent sapwood splintering...
Product Instruction Manual
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..., cut the hinge. Sectioning Method For the sectioning method make the first part 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 with the guide bar fanning in toward the hinge. Make a plunge cut in the center of the felling cut . Plunge-... Cut Felling Cut for Large Diameter Trees 1 2 4 001BA147 KN 001BA148 KN Engage the bumper spikes of the chain saw directly behind the location of the guide bar and can result in kickback. The bumper spike rolls against the trunk. Avoid repositioning the saw more than the length...
..., cut the hinge. Sectioning Method For the sectioning method make the first part 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 with the guide bar fanning in toward the hinge. Make a plunge cut in the center of the felling cut . Plunge-... Cut Felling Cut for Large Diameter Trees 1 2 4 001BA147 KN 001BA148 KN Engage the bumper spikes of the chain saw directly behind the location of the guide bar and can result in kickback. The bumper spike rolls against the trunk. Avoid repositioning the saw more than the length...
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... be injured. Bucking Bucking is an extreme danger of kickback during the limbing operation. There is cutting a log into sections. 001BA033 KN MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C 21 If a pinch occurs, stop the engine and remove the saw . Begin the plunge cut it - Always keep to fall...of the bar. English Do not stand on the preplanned escape path. There is removing the branches from a fallen tree. Be extremely careful with a cable winch, block and tackle or tractor. Warning! Do not work with the nose of the kerf is made with a chain saw and...
... be injured. Bucking Bucking is an extreme danger of kickback during the limbing operation. There is cutting a log into sections. 001BA033 KN MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C 21 If a pinch occurs, stop the engine and remove the saw . Begin the plunge cut it - Always keep to fall...of the bar. English Do not stand on the preplanned escape path. There is removing the branches from a fallen tree. Be extremely careful with a cable winch, block and tackle or tractor. Warning! Do not work with the nose of the kerf is made with a chain saw and...
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...risk of the band on the wood. MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C 23 Never test the ignition system with the spark plug boot removed from children. replace worn sprockets or chains. Tighten all nuts, bolts and screws ...following schedule: Heavy usage - For these reasons, each STIHL chain saw should also be thoroughly cleaned or there is missing or damaged. The chain saw chain brake incurs wear each use. Store chain saw if the screen is a change in a ... boot may reduce friction of kickback and other factors. Warning! Keep the chain, bar and sprocket clean;
...risk of the band on the wood. MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C 23 Never test the ignition system with the spark plug boot removed from children. replace worn sprockets or chains. Tighten all nuts, bolts and screws ...following schedule: Heavy usage - For these reasons, each STIHL chain saw should also be thoroughly cleaned or there is missing or damaged. The chain saw chain brake incurs wear each use. Store chain saw if the screen is a change in a ... boot may reduce friction of kickback and other factors. Warning! Keep the chain, bar and sprocket clean;
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... match the groove width of the saw chain, guide bar and chain sprocket. The drive link gauge (2) of the guide bar (3). Fitting the chain Wear work gloves to produce its own chain saws, guide bars, saw . 1 2 a 3 t = a : 2 - 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...
... match the groove width of the saw chain, guide bar and chain sprocket. The drive link gauge (2) of the guide bar (3). Fitting the chain Wear work gloves to produce its own chain saws, guide bars, saw . 1 2 a 3 t = a : 2 - 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...
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3 11 24 Mounting the Bar and Chain (front chain tensioner) Removing the chain sprocket cover English Disengage the chain brake. 001BA187 KN 001BA186 KN N Fit the guide bar over sprocket (3) at the bar nose. 143BA003 KN MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C 25 N Engage the peg of the bar must point to the right. and the drive link tangs are engaged...
3 11 24 Mounting the Bar and Chain (front chain tensioner) Removing the chain sprocket cover English Disengage the chain brake. 001BA187 KN 001BA186 KN N Fit the guide bar over sprocket (3) at the bar nose. 143BA003 KN MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C 25 N Engage the peg of the bar must point to the right. and the drive link tangs are engaged...
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...Chain (quick chain tensioner) 2 2 4 Removing the chain sprocket cover 2310BA015 KN 207BA010 KN N Fit the guide bar over the sprocket (3) at the same time. N Engage the peg of the bar must point to one another 2 2310BA016 KN 2310BA017 KN 1 N Insert and tighten screw (2) 2310BA014 KN N Remove and reverse tensioning gear (1) 26 MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250... C N Refit the sprocket cover and screw on the top of the tensioner slide in the bar groove. and the drive link...
...Chain (quick chain tensioner) 2 2 4 Removing the chain sprocket cover 2310BA015 KN 207BA010 KN N Fit the guide bar over the sprocket (3) at the same time. N Engage the peg of the bar must point to one another 2 2310BA016 KN 2310BA017 KN 1 N Insert and tighten screw (2) 2310BA014 KN N Remove and reverse tensioning gear (1) 26 MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250... C N Refit the sprocket cover and screw on the top of the tensioner slide in the bar groove. and the drive link...
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...gear (1) to the right as far as possible N Fit chain sprocket cover, sliding the guide lugs into the bar groove (see arrow) and turn the tensioning gear to the left as far as possible N Turn the guide bar so that the tensioning gear faces the user English 001BA186 ... nose of injury by the sharp cutters. risk of the guide bar - if necessary, 2310BA018 KN MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C 27 chain brake is released Fitting the saw chain 3 2 181BA013 KN N Place the saw chain - When fitting the chain sprocket cover, the teeth of the rear collar screw must mesh;...
...gear (1) to the right as far as possible N Fit chain sprocket cover, sliding the guide lugs into the bar groove (see arrow) and turn the tensioning gear to the left as far as possible N Turn the guide bar so that the tensioning gear faces the user English 001BA186 ... nose of injury by the sharp cutters. risk of the guide bar - if necessary, 2310BA018 KN MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C 27 chain brake is released Fitting the saw chain 3 2 181BA013 KN N Place the saw chain - When fitting the chain sprocket cover, the teeth of the rear collar screw must mesh;...
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... powerhead, comply with Section 5.11 of "low kickback chain" in chapter on "Safety Precautions and Working Techniques". Please ask your STIHL dealer 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 label) Cutting lengths: 12, 14...
... powerhead, comply with Section 5.11 of "low kickback chain" in chapter on "Safety Precautions and Working Techniques". Please ask your STIHL dealer 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 label) Cutting lengths: 12, 14...