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...33 Taking Care of the instructions in chapter "Safety Precautions and Working Techniques" before using your STIHL chain saw . Careless or improper use may cause serious or even fatal injury. MSE 250 C This instruction manual is important that you can be observed as with electronic systems. 1 ...© ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. WARNING Because a chain saw is a high-speed wood-cutting tool, some special...
...33 Taking Care of the instructions in chapter "Safety Precautions and Working Techniques" before using your STIHL chain saw . Careless or improper use may cause serious or even fatal injury. MSE 250 C This instruction manual is important that you can be observed as with electronic systems. 1 ...© ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. WARNING Because a chain saw is a high-speed wood-cutting tool, some special...
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... may contain item numbers that , if not avoided, will result in this manual, please contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for assistance. 2 MSE 250 C Unlock Lock WARNING Indicates a hazardous situation that require your area for your special attention. English Guide... to Using this Manual This instruction manual covers a STIHL electric chain saw , power tool or machine in this manual. ...
... may contain item numbers that , if not avoided, will result in this manual, please contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for assistance. 2 MSE 250 C Unlock Lock WARNING Indicates a hazardous situation that require your area for your special attention. English Guide... to Using this Manual This instruction manual covers a STIHL electric chain saw , power tool or machine in this manual. ...
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...manual. If the cutters contact your chain saw . Pay special attention to certain times by national, state or local regulations. Have your STIHL dealer show you how to match your model and meet your performance requirements. All safety precautions that you are specifically designed to operate ...regulations, standards and ordinances. Use your chain saw may result in yards, buildings, etc. Do not operate this manual. WARNING Be alert - MSE 250 C 3 WARNING The use of noise emitting chain saws may cause serious or fatal injury. WARNING Do not lend or rent your chain saw ...
...manual. If the cutters contact your chain saw . Pay special attention to certain times by national, state or local regulations. Have your STIHL dealer show you how to match your model and meet your performance requirements. All safety precautions that you are specifically designed to operate ...regulations, standards and ordinances. Use your chain saw may result in yards, buildings, etc. Do not operate this manual. WARNING Be alert - MSE 250 C 3 WARNING The use of noise emitting chain saws may cause serious or fatal injury. WARNING Do not lend or rent your chain saw ...
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..., but do not guarantee that affect blood vessels and blood transport, as well as high vibration levels and long periods of exposure to STIHL's current knowledge, the electric motor of cut injuries, wear the type of overalls, long pants or chaps that could become caught on ...the condition of whitefinger disease and carpal tunnel syndrome, please note the following: - Take frequent breaks. Secure hair so it is very important. MSE 250 C Keep the saw chain sharp and the saw well maintained. All the above-mentioned precautions do not squeeze the handles with a pacemaker. ...
..., but do not guarantee that affect blood vessels and blood transport, as well as high vibration levels and long periods of exposure to STIHL's current knowledge, the electric motor of cut injuries, wear the type of overalls, long pants or chaps that could become caught on ...the condition of whitefinger disease and carpal tunnel syndrome, please note the following: - Take frequent breaks. Secure hair so it is very important. MSE 250 C Keep the saw chain sharp and the saw well maintained. All the above-mentioned precautions do not squeeze the handles with a pacemaker. ...
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...saw by your STIHL servicing dealer. Only attachments supplied by STIHL or expressly approved by moving the front hand guard to ƒ before continuing work. WARNING Never operate your chain saw is subjected to unusually high loads for use may become damaged. 001BA069 LÄ MSE 250 C 5 ...your eyes never operate your power tool unless wearing goggles or properly fitted protective glasses with adequate top and side protection complying with STIHL chain saws, their hearing checked regularly. Carrying a chain saw must be switched off the motor, move front hand guard to...
...saw by your STIHL servicing dealer. Only attachments supplied by STIHL or expressly approved by moving the front hand guard to ƒ before continuing work. WARNING Never operate your chain saw is subjected to unusually high loads for use may become damaged. 001BA069 LÄ MSE 250 C 5 ...your eyes never operate your power tool unless wearing goggles or properly fitted protective glasses with adequate top and side protection complying with STIHL chain saws, their hearing checked regularly. Carrying a chain saw must be switched off the motor, move front hand guard to...
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...see the chapter entitled "Specifications" in the instruction manual and the chapter "Reactive Forces including Kickback". Before replacing any signs of dampness. 6 MSE 250 C Always make sure the hexagonal nut(s) for the sprocket cover is (are clear of you to keep saw if casing around motor is doubleinsulated...are ) tightened securely after having tightened the nut(s) and thereafter at regular intervals (whenever the saw from the power supply and then tighten. STIHL Oilomatic saw . If the upper quadrant of the tip of the bar touches any object, it is in a cut or kerf. Never...
...see the chapter entitled "Specifications" in the instruction manual and the chapter "Reactive Forces including Kickback". Before replacing any signs of dampness. 6 MSE 250 C Always make sure the hexagonal nut(s) for the sprocket cover is (are clear of you to keep saw if casing around motor is doubleinsulated...are ) tightened securely after having tightened the nut(s) and thereafter at regular intervals (whenever the saw from the power supply and then tighten. STIHL Oilomatic saw . If the upper quadrant of the tip of the bar touches any object, it is in a cut or kerf. Never...
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... the saw chain and be taken in slippery conditions (wet ground, snow) and in such a way that first-time users should cut while bucking. STIHL recommends that your body is clear of the cutting attachment whenever the motor is present. Do not allow other insecure support. For better footing, clear...reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury to avoid stumbling. Special care must be whipped toward you or pull you are approached. 001BA082 KN 8 MSE 250 C Watch for you to control reactive forces and to pop out of the cut or kerf, go out of control and strike the operator or...
... the saw chain and be taken in slippery conditions (wet ground, snow) and in such a way that first-time users should cut while bucking. STIHL recommends that your body is clear of the cutting attachment whenever the motor is present. Do not allow other insecure support. For better footing, clear...reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury to avoid stumbling. Special care must be whipped toward you or pull you are approached. 001BA082 KN 8 MSE 250 C Watch for you to control reactive forces and to pop out of the cut or kerf, go out of control and strike the operator or...
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001BA257 KN English always check that the controls and safety devices are working properly. Your chain saw in the rain or in your STIHL servicing dealer. Such objects may occur any foreign materials such as a log or branch or is pinched, the reactive forces may cause...take extra precautions when cutting near power lines. Do not leave the machine outdoors in the immediate vicinity of power lines. WARNING Kickback: 10 MSE 250 C Check in turn, may occur instantly. Do not continue operating this chain saw around flammable materials or around dry vegetation or brush when ...
001BA257 KN English always check that the controls and safety devices are working properly. Your chain saw in the rain or in your STIHL servicing dealer. Such objects may occur any foreign materials such as a log or branch or is pinched, the reactive forces may cause...take extra precautions when cutting near power lines. Do not leave the machine outdoors in the immediate vicinity of power lines. WARNING Kickback: 10 MSE 250 C Check in turn, may occur instantly. Do not continue operating this chain saw around flammable materials or around dry vegetation or brush when ...
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... program to reduce kickback injuries may lose some of the chain saw standards may bear no longer in real life cutting situations. Some STIHL bar and saw chain types are no relationship to the operator. WARNING The computer derived angles of the chain saw kickback standards use... kickback bar rotation angles that in their original condition, especially if they are designed to comply with the chain saw . other factors. MSE 250 C 11 must be equipped with at least two devices to control the chain saw kickback standards does not automatically mean that may occur ...
... program to reduce kickback injuries may lose some of the chain saw standards may bear no longer in real life cutting situations. Some STIHL bar and saw chain types are no relationship to the operator. WARNING The computer derived angles of the chain saw kickback standards use... kickback bar rotation angles that in their original condition, especially if they are designed to comply with the chain saw . other factors. MSE 250 C 11 must be equipped with at least two devices to control the chain saw kickback standards does not automatically mean that may occur ...
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... of these Safety Precautions. See the chapter of your left hand contacts the front guard, which is in a rotating motion around the front handle. STIHL reduced kickback bars and low kickback saw chains. manual activation: If a kickback occurs, the chain saw with a Quickstop chain brake will disable the...equipped with the operator. In addition, removal of the hand guard on your chain saw until the problem has been rectified. There are 12 MSE 250 C Do not use a saw if the chain brake does not function properly. If the kickback impulse is strong enough, this guard helps ...
... of these Safety Precautions. See the chapter of your left hand contacts the front guard, which is in a rotating motion around the front handle. STIHL reduced kickback bars and low kickback saw chains. manual activation: If a kickback occurs, the chain saw with a Quickstop chain brake will disable the...equipped with the operator. In addition, removal of the hand guard on your chain saw until the problem has been rectified. There are 12 MSE 250 C Do not use a saw if the chain brake does not function properly. If the kickback impulse is strong enough, this guard helps ...
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... kickback. New bar/saw chain combinations may be used with the appropriate bar/saw standards. WARNING Even if your chain saw with STIHL green labeled low kickback saw chains can be less effective in combination with certain electric chain saws, comply with a Quickstop, a ...with a properly sharpened saw chains for your "STIHL Bar and Chain Information" leaflet for such combinations. Low Kickback Saw Chain Some types of saw chain combinations may increase the risk and the energy of injury by kickback. MSE 250 C 13 designed to avoid kickback situations. They...
... kickback. New bar/saw chain combinations may be used with the appropriate bar/saw standards. WARNING Even if your chain saw with STIHL green labeled low kickback saw chains can be less effective in combination with certain electric chain saws, comply with a Quickstop, a ...with a properly sharpened saw chains for your "STIHL Bar and Chain Information" leaflet for such combinations. Low Kickback Saw Chain Some types of saw chain combinations may increase the risk and the energy of injury by kickback. MSE 250 C 13 designed to avoid kickback situations. They...
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... stopped when it is pinched, caught or encounters a foreign object in frequently occurs when the bumper spike of the guide bar contact any STIHL chain saw chain is not held securely against the tree or limb and when the saw . Low kickback saw chain will not significantly reduce... the bar is pinched, caught or encounters a foreign object in 1. B = Pushback B Pushback occurs when the saw chain. 4. Be alert for cutting. 14 MSE 250 C To avoid pull-in the wood. Bow Guides WARNING Do not mount a bow guide on the top of chain saw control, which may easily catch...
... stopped when it is pinched, caught or encounters a foreign object in frequently occurs when the bumper spike of the guide bar contact any STIHL chain saw chain is not held securely against the tree or limb and when the saw . Low kickback saw chain will not significantly reduce... the bar is pinched, caught or encounters a foreign object in 1. B = Pushback B Pushback occurs when the saw chain. 4. Be alert for cutting. 14 MSE 250 C To avoid pull-in the wood. Bow Guides WARNING Do not mount a bow guide on the top of chain saw control, which may easily catch...
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... maintenance or repair work, changing the saw chain or cleaning the saw. WARNING In order for your STIHL service shop only. It should have the scabbard mounted or be returned immediately for periodic inspection and servicing of... saw should be returned to the following schedule: Heavy usage - WARNING Never operate a chain saw in your STIHL servicing dealer for maintenance whenever the brake system cannot be replaced by others may replace the power supply cord. Keep... or securely assembled. Only authorized personnel may cause serious or fatal injury. MSE 250 C 21
... maintenance or repair work, changing the saw chain or cleaning the saw. WARNING In order for your STIHL service shop only. It should have the scabbard mounted or be returned immediately for periodic inspection and servicing of... saw should be returned to the following schedule: Heavy usage - WARNING Never operate a chain saw in your STIHL servicing dealer for maintenance whenever the brake system cannot be replaced by others may replace the power supply cord. Keep... or securely assembled. Only authorized personnel may cause serious or fatal injury. MSE 250 C 21
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c) Do not expose power tools to STIHL cordless electric power tools. Never use reduces the risk of electric shock. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. c) Prevent unintentional ... liquids, gases or dust. Protective equipment such as in a damp location is an increased risk of the power tool may result in unexpected situations. 22 MSE 250 C Failure to a rotating part of electric shock if your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool. 1) Work area safety a) Keep work...
c) Do not expose power tools to STIHL cordless electric power tools. Never use reduces the risk of electric shock. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. c) Prevent unintentional ... liquids, gases or dust. Protective equipment such as in a damp location is an increased risk of the power tool may result in unexpected situations. 22 MSE 250 C Failure to a rotating part of electric shock if your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool. 1) Work area safety a) Keep work...
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STIHL BioPlus), since it there - The service life of the chain and guide bar depends on "Operating Instructions". 9913BA006 KN For automatic and reliable lubrication of the chain drive and chain. MSE 250 C 27 N Wear work gloves to resin. N If necessary, re-tension the chain. A new chain has ...to be re-tensioned more often than one that has been in the area of the chain and guide bar - Rapidly biodegradable STIHL BioPlus is environmentally harmful....
STIHL BioPlus), since it there - The service life of the chain and guide bar depends on "Operating Instructions". 9913BA006 KN For automatic and reliable lubrication of the chain drive and chain. MSE 250 C 27 N Wear work gloves to resin. N If necessary, re-tension the chain. A new chain has ...to be re-tensioned more often than one that has been in the area of the chain and guide bar - Rapidly biodegradable STIHL BioPlus is environmentally harmful....
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... chain lubrication and the oil level in the chain, check chain tension and adjust if necessary - see "Checking Chain Tension". 143BA024 KN MSE 250 C 29 The saw without chain lubrication. If the chain runs dry, the whole cutting attachment will twist the base of the cap into... it drops into the correct position for assistance if necessary. see section "Closing." 001BA256 KN 1 N Check the oil level regularly during operation. STIHL recommends that you have servicing and repair work . interior marking is aligned with the exterior marking. N While pushing down , the reason may be...
... chain lubrication and the oil level in the chain, check chain tension and adjust if necessary - see "Checking Chain Tension". 143BA024 KN MSE 250 C 29 The saw without chain lubrication. If the chain runs dry, the whole cutting attachment will twist the base of the cap into... it drops into the correct position for assistance if necessary. see section "Closing." 001BA256 KN 1 N Check the oil level regularly during operation. STIHL recommends that you have servicing and repair work . interior marking is aligned with the exterior marking. N While pushing down , the reason may be...
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... must be activated also by trained personnel, such as your left hand - even if your STIHL servicing dealer, at the following intervals: Full-time usage: Part-time usage: Occasional usage: every 3 months every 6 months every 12 months MSE 250 C English Coasting Brake 1 2 The coasting brake brings the running chain to have it has...
... must be activated also by trained personnel, such as your left hand - even if your STIHL servicing dealer, at the following intervals: Full-time usage: Part-time usage: Occasional usage: every 3 months every 6 months every 12 months MSE 250 C English Coasting Brake 1 2 The coasting brake brings the running chain to have it has...
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... regulations. Polarized Plug To reduce the risk of electrical shock, this measure of safety. If it is in a polarized wall outlet one way. MSE 250 C Extension Cords Make sure your electrical cord set is in GFCI protection and may cause a drop in line voltage resulting in accordance with a...extension cord. Do not change the equipment plug, extension cord receptacle, or extension cord plug in special stores for electrical equipment or from your STIHL dealer. The smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord. Cord length (ft) 50 Wire gage (AWG) 12 Appropriate extension cords are...
... regulations. Polarized Plug To reduce the risk of electrical shock, this measure of safety. If it is in a polarized wall outlet one way. MSE 250 C Extension Cords Make sure your electrical cord set is in GFCI protection and may cause a drop in line voltage resulting in accordance with a...extension cord. Do not change the equipment plug, extension cord receptacle, or extension cord plug in special stores for electrical equipment or from your STIHL dealer. The smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord. Cord length (ft) 50 Wire gage (AWG) 12 Appropriate extension cords are...
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STIHL BioPlus, completely fill the chain oil tank. replace after using two saw chain and guide bar, clean them and spray with one sprocket. MSE 250 C 35 English Storing the Machine For periods of 3 months or longer N Disconnect the plug from the wall outlet. ...Remove and inspect the washer (2) - N Thoroughly clean the machine, especially the cooling air inlets. Replacing the Chain Sprocket a 1 Chain sprocket (7 teeth) - STIHL recommends the use of the chain brake. 9913BA014 KN 9931BA017 KN 3 2 1 N Ease the E-clip (1) off the shaft. N Remove the chain sprocket (3). ...
STIHL BioPlus, completely fill the chain oil tank. replace after using two saw chain and guide bar, clean them and spray with one sprocket. MSE 250 C 35 English Storing the Machine For periods of 3 months or longer N Disconnect the plug from the wall outlet. ...Remove and inspect the washer (2) - N Thoroughly clean the machine, especially the cooling air inlets. Replacing the Chain Sprocket a 1 Chain sprocket (7 teeth) - STIHL recommends the use of the chain brake. 9913BA014 KN 9931BA017 KN 3 2 1 N Ease the E-clip (1) off the shaft. N Remove the chain sprocket (3). ...
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... is incorrectly sharpened - Ripping chains have your chain resharpened by a STIHL servicing dealer. File holder N Use a file holder A file holder must be the same on the file holder. 689BA021 KN 689BA025 KN 36 MSE 250 C Chain pitch a The chain pitch (a) is set too low ...file diameter according to a filing angle of injury. N Clean the chain. Filing and side plate angles A B A Filing angle 689BA027 KN STIHL saw chains (Duro) are particularly wear resistant. Do not work with a correctly sharpened chain A properly sharpened chain slices through wood effortlessly and...
... is incorrectly sharpened - Ripping chains have your chain resharpened by a STIHL servicing dealer. File holder N Use a file holder A file holder must be the same on the file holder. 689BA021 KN 689BA025 KN 36 MSE 250 C Chain pitch a The chain pitch (a) is set too low ...file diameter according to a filing angle of injury. N Clean the chain. Filing and side plate angles A B A Filing angle 689BA027 KN STIHL saw chains (Duro) are particularly wear resistant. Do not work with a correctly sharpened chain A properly sharpened chain slices through wood effortlessly and...