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  • Page 1 STIHL MS 171, 181, 211 Instruction Manual...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Rewind Starter Storing the Machine This instruction manual is protected by copyright. All rights reserved, especially the rights to reproduce, translate and process with electronic systems. MS 171, MS 171 C, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C...

  • Page 4: Guide To Using This Manual

    Direction of chain travel Caution where there is a risk of damaging the machine or its individual components. Ematic; chain oil flow adjustment Tension saw chain MS 171, MS 171 C, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C...

  • Page 5: Safety Precautions

    The user is responsible for avoiding caused while using unauthorised injury to third parties or damage to their attachments. property. MS 171, MS 171 C, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C...
  • Page 6 – the fuel may spill over pump (on machines so equipped). If Clean plastic parts with a cloth. Harsh – risk of fire! detergents can damage the plastic. MS 171, MS 171 C, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C...
  • Page 7 – danger of immediately by moving the Master injury due to the rotating saw chain. Control lever / stop switch to STOP, 0 or †. MS 171, MS 171 C, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C...
  • Page 8 Switch off the motor, engage the chain advice. make sure the safety devices are brake and attach the chain scabbard. working properly. Never continue using MS 171, MS 171 C, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C...
  • Page 9 In the event of a chain brake condition and have been approved by malfunction, switch off the machine STIHL – see "Specifications". immediately – risk of injury! Consult a MS 171, MS 171 C, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C...

  • Page 10: Reactive Forces

    Be aware of the location of the guide – the wood, the chain saw may suddenly bar nose Do not cut with the guide bar nose – MS 171, MS 171 C, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C...

  • Page 11: Working Techniques

    Pull out trunks that are lying about and have been cut free. Whenever possible, deal with them in open areas. MS 171, MS 171 C, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C...
  • Page 12 If there is a risk of fire, do not and off balance. Always engage the use your chainsaw near combustible spiked bumper securely in the tree or limb. MS 171, MS 171 C, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C...
  • Page 13 (dry, decayed or rotted wood) Make sure no-one is endangered by the falling tree – the noise of your engine may drown any warning calls. MS 171, MS 171 C, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C...
  • Page 14 When walking away along the – escape path, watch out for falling limbs and watch the top of the tree. MS 171, MS 171 C, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C...
  • Page 15 Make cuts at both sides of Leave a broader hinge on rotten the trunk at same height as bottom of – trees. MS 171, MS 171 C, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C...
  • Page 16 Use a low kickback chain and Select felling wedges that suit the exercise particular caution diameter of the tree and width of the kerf (felling cut (E)). MS 171, MS 171 C, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C...
  • Page 17 Continue the felling cut on the other side of the trunk. Make sure the second cut is at the same height as the first cut. MS 171, MS 171 C, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C...
  • Page 18 Enlarge the felling cut in direction of strap horizontally at the same level holding strap (2). as the felling cut. Cut horizontally. – Do not cut into the holding strap. – MS 171, MS 171 C, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C...
  • Page 19 Enlarge felling cut as far as holding strap (3). Do not cut into the holding strap. Shout a second warning immediately – before the tree falls. MS 171, MS 171 C, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C...

  • Page 20: Cutting Attachment

    Turn the screw (1) beyond repair after a short period of counterclockwise until the tensioner operation. slide (2) butts against the left end of the housing slot. MS 171, MS 171 C, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C...

  • Page 21: Chain Tensioner)

    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 171, MS 171 C, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C...
  • Page 22 Insert and tighten screw (2) WARNING Put on protective gloves – risk of injury by the sharp cutters. MS 171, MS 171 C, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C...

  • Page 23: Tensioning The Saw Chain (Side Chain Tensioner)

    "Operating Instructions". When fitting the chain sprocket cover, the teeth of the adjusting wheel and the tensioning gear must mesh; if necessary, MS 171, MS 171 C, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C...

  • Page 24: Tensioning The Saw Chain (Quick Chain Tensioner)

    Gasoline Use only high-quality brand-name gasoline with a minimum octane rating of 90 – leaded or unleaded. MS 171, MS 171 C, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C...
  • Page 25 1 part oil Pressure may build up in the canister – open it carefully. Clean the fuel tank and canister from time to time. MS 171, MS 171 C, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C...

  • Page 26: Fueling

    Press the cap down as far as stop. Rotate the tank cap about a quarter turn counterclockwise. MS 171, MS 171 C, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C...
  • Page 27 Right: Bottom of cap correctly positioned The lug on the grip must fully Raise the grip until it is upright. – engage the recess (arrow). MS 171, MS 171 C, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C...
  • Page 28 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 171, MS 171 C, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C...

  • Page 29: Chain Lubricant

    – see section on "Closing". accessory). Close the filler cap. There must still be a small amount of oil in the oil tank when the fuel tank is empty. MS 171, MS 171 C, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C...

  • Page 30: Checking Chain Lubrication

    The chain is After breaking in the chain, check chain stopped and locked. tension and adjust if necessary – see "Checking Chain Tension". MS 171, MS 171 C, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C...

  • Page 31: Winter Operation

    Fit the shroud – see "Shroud" toward the bar nose – even if your left hand is not behind the hand guard, e.g. during felling cut. MS 171, MS 171 C, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C...

  • Page 32: Starting / Stopping The Engine

    When the engine has turned over – for the first time after ventilation of the combustion – chamber, if the engine was flooded MS 171, MS 171 C, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C...
  • Page 33 With the left hand on handlebar, press the chain saw firmly against the ground – thumb wrapped around the handlebar Place your right foot through the rear handle MS 171, MS 171 C, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C...
  • Page 34 – to prime the fuel line. MS 171, MS 171 C, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C...
  • Page 35 Hold and start the chain saw Switch off the engine Move the master control lever to the stop position 0 MS 171, MS 171 C, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C...

  • Page 36: Operating Instructions

    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 171, MS 171 C, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C...

  • Page 37: Taking Care Of The Guide Bar

    (3) Measure groove depth – using the measuring tool on the file gauge (special accessory) – in the area with the greatest wear MS 171, MS 171 C, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C...

  • Page 38: Shroud

    Fleece mat (MS 171) Top illustration. One-piece fleece filter with sealing lip (MS 181, MS 211) Bottom illustration, special accessory on MS 171. MS 171, MS 171 C, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C...

  • Page 39: Cleaning The Air Filter

    Reinstall the air filter. runs smoothly and accelerates well. clockwise as far as stop, then turn it Install the shroud – see "Shroud". back 1/4 turn. MS 171, MS 171 C, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C...

  • Page 40: Spark Plug

    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 171, MS 171 C, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C...

  • Page 41: Engine Running Behavior

    STIHL recommends that you have servicing and repair work carried out exclusively by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer. MS 171, MS 171 C, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C...

  • Page 42: Storing The Machine

    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 171, MS 171 C, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C...

  • Page 43: Maintaining And Sharpening The Saw Chain

    – especially depth gauges that are too low – can lead to increased kickback tendency of the chain saw – risk of injury! MS 171, MS 171 C, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C...
  • Page 44 – according to the MS 171, MS 171 C, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C...
  • Page 45 The depth gauge determines the depth to which the cutter penetrates the wood and thus the chip thickness. MS 171, MS 171 C, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C...
  • Page 46 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 171, MS 171 C, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C...

  • Page 47: Maintenance And Care

    Inspect, also check sharpness Chain Check chain tension Sharpen Check (wear, damage) Clean and turn over Guide bar Deburr Replace Chain sprocket Check Clean Air filter Replace MS 171, MS 171 C, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C...
  • Page 48 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 171, MS 171 C, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C...

  • Page 49: Minimize Wear And Avoid Damage

    – STIHL recommends that you have Spark plug – servicing and repair work carried out Components of antivibration system – exclusively by an authorized STIHL MS 171, MS 171 C, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C...

  • Page 50: Main Parts

    21 Fuel tank twist lock 22 Master Control lever 23 Throttle trigger 24 Throttle trigger interlock 25 Rear handle 26 Rear hand guard Serial number According to version MS 171, MS 171 C, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C...

  • Page 51: Specifications

    ISO 11681 +/- 50 rpm The actual cutting length can be less than the specified cutting length. than the specified cutting length. Ignition system Electronic magneto ignition MS 171, MS 171 C, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C...
  • Page 52 Directive 2006/42/EC is 2.5 dB(A) for www.stihl.com/vib. the sound pressure level and sound power level; the K-factor in accordance with Directive 2006/42/EC is 2.0 m/s for the vibration measurement. MS 171, MS 171 C, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C...

  • Page 53: Ordering Spare Parts

    Original STIHL parts can be identified by the STIHL part number, the { logo and the STIHL parts symbol K (the symbol may appear alone on small parts). MS 171, MS 171 C, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C...

  • Page 54: Ec Declaration Of Conformity

    Directive 2000/14/EC, Annex V, and standard Thomas Elsner ISO 9207. Head of Product Group Management MS 171, MS 171 C, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C...
  • Page 56 0458-533-0121-D englisch www.stihl.com *04585330121D* 0458-533-0121-D...

This manual is also suitable for:

Ms 171Ms 211Ms 211c

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