Spark Plug Engine Running Behavior This instruction manual is protected by copyright. All rights reserved, especially the rights to reproduce, translate and process with electronic systems. MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C...
The user is responsible for avoiding Therefore, some changes, modifications injury to third parties or damage to their and improvements may not be covered property. in this manual. MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C...
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If you have any questions in In vehicles: Properly secure your power this respect, consult a servicing dealer. tool to prevent turnover, fuel spillage and damage. MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C...
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Always hold your saw firmly with both hands: Right hand on the rear handle, even if you are left-handed. To ensure safe control, wrap your fingers tightly around both handles. MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C...
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Mufflers with a idling, have your dealer make proper catalytic converter can become adjustments or repairs. particularly hot. MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C...
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Do not cut with the bar nose. – Take special care with small, tough – limbs, they may catch the chain. MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C...
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Never operate your power tool with – not impossible. Use aids such as a cable one hand winch or tractor in such cases. MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C...
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– but only if the wood is sound Maintain a distance of at least 2 1/2 tree Direction of fall lengths from the next felling site. MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C...
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As close to the ground as possible. – Cut to a depth of about 1/5 to 1/3 of – the trunk diameter. MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C...
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Drive wedges into the felling cut in good time. Use only wooden, aluminum or plastic wedges. Never steel, which can damage the chain and cause kickback. MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C...
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For relieving cuts during bucking – If a large portion of heartwood – For DIY projects – remains uncut on large diameter trees. MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C...
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Make relieving cut at the compression side (1) Make bucking cut at the tension side (2) MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C...
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Have all other work performed by a good condition, secure connection). the problem has been rectified (see servicing dealer. "Chain Brake"). Check the condition of the muffler. MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C...
(2) butts against the left end of the housing slot. If non-matching components are used, the cutting attachment may be damaged beyond repair after a short period of operation. MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C...
Wear work gloves to protect your hands from the sharp cutters. Fit the chain – start at the bar nose. MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C...
Wear work gloves to protect your hands from the sharp cutters. Fit the chain – start at the bar nose. Remove and reverse tensioning gear (1) MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C...
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Insert and tighten screw (2) WARNING Put on protective gloves – risk of injury by the sharp cutters. MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C...
"Operating Instructions". When fitting the chain sprocket cover, the teeth of the adjusting wheel and the tensioning gear must mesh; if necessary, MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C...
Instructions". some time. Check chain tension frequently – Check chain tension frequently – see chapter on "Operating see chapter on "Operating Instructions". Instructions". MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C...
The fuel tank and the canister in octane rating of at least 90 ROC – which fuel mixture is stored should leaded or unleaded. be cleaned thoroughly from time to time MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C...
Depending on the version, your machine may be equipped with a tank cap and fuel tank with or without symbols. Rotate the tank cap about a quarter turn counterclockwise. MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C...
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Press the cap down as far as stop. The lug on the grip must fully – engage the recess (arrow). MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C...
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The marks on the tank cap and fuel tank STIHL recommends you use the STIHL are then in alignment. filler nozzle for fuel (special accessory). Fill up with fuel. MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C...
Waste oil does not have the necessary lubricating properties and is unsuitable Turn the cap clockwise and lock it in for chain lubrication. position – see section on "Closing". MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C...
Close the filler cap. "Checking Chain Tension". There must still be a small amount of oil in the oil tank when the fuel tank is empty. MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C...
The hand guard is accelerated toward the bar nose – even if your left hand is not behind the hand guard, e.g. during felling cut. MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C...
This is squeezed. necessary to avoid engine running problems and overheating. Choke shutter closed l – this position is used to start a cold engine. MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C...
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If the engine is warm, i.e. if it has – been running for about one minute. When the engine begins to fire. – After clearing a flooded combustion – chamber. MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C...
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MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C...
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Starting throttle position (n) If the engine is warm, i.e. if it has – been running for about one minute. Hold and start your saw as described. MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C...
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– or the engine housing and chain brake might otherwise be Move the Master Control lever to the damaged. stop position (0). MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C...
Check chain tension frequently temperature during work. A new saw chain must be retensioned more frequently than one that has been in use already for an extended period. MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C...
For normal operating conditions and (special accessory) – in the area winter operation. with the greatest wear Fleece filter For dry and very dusty work areas. MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C...
Turn the high speed screw (H) one and swing the filter in direction of full turn counterclockwise. rear handle. Turn the low speed screw (L) one full turn counterclockwise. MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C...
If the setting is too lean there is a risk of 1/4 turn in the same direction. engine damage due to insufficient lubrication and overheating. MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C...
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If the spark plug comes with a detachable adapter nut (1), screw the adapter onto the thread and tighten it down firmly to reduce the risk of arcing and fire. MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C...
Store the machine in a dry, high or locked location, out of the reach of children and other unauthorized persons. MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C...
Install spur chain sprocket / rim sprocket Clean crankshaft stub and needle cage and lubricate with STIHL lubricant (special accessory) Slide needle cage onto the crankshaft stub MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C...
Varying angles: risk of injury! Rough, uneven running of the saw chain, increased wear – even to the point of saw chain breakage. MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C...
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The depth gauge determines the depth guide bar) in accordance with the to which the cutter penetrates the wood specified angle – according to the and thus the chip thickness. MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C...
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– if the depth gauge gauge protrudes past the file gauge, the depth gauge must be reworked MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C...
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5605 750 4330 1106 893 4000 0814 252 3356 5605 007 1030 consisting of file holder with round file, taper square file and file gauge MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C...
STIHL recommends that you have servicing and repair work carried out exclusively by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer. MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C...
Check (wear, damage) Clean and turn over Guide bar Deburr Replace Chain sprocket Check Clean Air filter Replace Check Antivibration elements Have replaced by dealer MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C...
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STIHL recommends a STIHL servicing dealer. Firmly tighten down the cylinder base screws of professional saws (3.4 kW or more) after 10 to 20 hours of operation. MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C...
– STIHL recommends that you have Spark plug – servicing and repair work carried out Components of antivibration system – exclusively by an authorized STIHL MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C...
22 Master Control lever 23 Fuel filler cap 24 Throttle trigger 25 Throttle trigger interlock 26 Rear handle 27 Rear hand guard Serial number Depending on model MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C...
3/8" Picco chain Picco Micro 3 (63 PM3) Type 3636 Picco Duro (63 PD3) Type 3612 Pitch: 3/8" P (9.32 mm) Drive link gauge: 1.3 mm MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C...
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Picco Duro (63 PD3) Type 3612 with Directive 2006/42/EC is 2.0 m/s Pitch: 3/8" P (9.32 mm) for the vibration measurement. Drive link gauge: 1.3 mm MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C...
Model Contact your STIHL dealer for more information on these and other special accessories. Serial number Guide bar part number Chain part number MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C...
2000/14/EC and has been developed and manufactured in compliance with the following standards:. EN ISO 11681 - 1, EN 55012, EN 61000 - 6 - 1 MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C...
Technical documents deposited at: ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG Produktzulassung (Product Licensing) The year of manufacture and serial number are applied to the product. MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C...
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