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STIHL MS 291 C-Q
Instruction Manual
Manual de instrucciones
Warning!
To reduce the risk of kickback injury use
STIHL reduced kickback bar and STIHL
RMC3 (.325") chain depending on sprocket
pitch or other available low kickback
components.
Advertencia!
Para reducir el riesgo de lesionarse como
resultado de un culatazo, utilice la barra de
contragolpe reducido y la cadena
RMC3 (0,325 pulg) de STIHL, dependiendo
de la rueda dentada usada y de otros
componentes reductores de contragolpe.
Read and follow all safety precautions in
Instruction Manual – improper use can cause
serious or fatal injury.
Lea y siga todas las precauciones de
seguridad dadas en el manual de
instrucciones – el uso incorrecto puede causar
lesiones graves o mortales.

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  • Page 1 STIHL MS 291 C-Q Instruction Manual Manual de instrucciones Warning! To reduce the risk of kickback injury use STIHL reduced kickback bar and STIHL RMC3 (.325“) chain depending on sprocket pitch or other available low kickback components. Advertencia! Para reducir el riesgo de lesionarse como...
  • Page 2 Instruction Manual 1 - 60 Manual de instrucciones 61 - 127...
  • Page 3 Maintenance and Repairs www.stihlusa.com. Checking Chain Tension STIHL Incorporated Federal Fuel Contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL Emission Control Warranty distributor for your area if you do not Fueling Statement understand any of the instructions in this...
  • Page 4 Brake System cutting, observe the characteristics that make this saw This STIHL chain saw is equipped with a different from saws not equipped chain brake system that can be with a STIHL Quickstop Plus activated in three different ways. As chain brake system.
  • Page 5 Chain oil tank; chain oil Engineering Improvements Symbols in Text STIHL’s philosophy is to continually Many operating and safety instructions Engaging and disengag- improve all of its products. As a result, are supported by illustrations.
  • Page 6 (Raynaud's phenomenon) or ized persons do not use it. carpal tunnel syndrome. Most of these safety precautions and warnings apply to the use of all STIHL chain saws. Different models may have MS 291 C-Q...
  • Page 7 Warning! the transmission of vibrations Secure hair so it is above created by the machine to the The ignition system of the STIHL unit shoulder level. operator's hands. An AV system is produces an electromagnetic field of a Good footing is very recommended for those persons very low intensity.
  • Page 8 STIHL power tools, their use may, in age and damage to the unit. plying with ANSI Z 87.1 (or your fact, be extremely dangerous.
  • Page 9 Select bare ground for fueling and move To do this with this STIHL cap, raise the at least 10 feet (3 m) from the fueling grip on the top of the cap until it is upright spot before starting the engine.
  • Page 10 10 feet possible. chain follow the procedure described in (3 m) from the fueling spot, outdoors The screwdriver end of the STIHL the chapter "Mounting the Bar and only. combination wrench or other similar tool Chain"...
  • Page 11 Make sure the STIHL Quickstop Warning! chain brake is engaged by means of the There are two recommended methods...
  • Page 12 Even for those compact If you cannot set the correct idle speed, saws designed for use in confined have your STIHL dealer check your spaces, one-handed operation is dan- power tool and make proper gerous because the operator may lose adjustments and repairs.
  • Page 13 / or take frequent breaks to allow fumes to dissipate before they become Operate and start your power tool only concentrated. outdoors in a well ventilated area. Operate it under good visibility and daylight conditions only. Work carefully. MS 291 C-Q...
  • Page 14 Have your muffler This may occur if the throttle is objects. Such use could damage the serviced and repaired by your STIHL depressed for more than a few seconds cutting attachment or AV system. servicing dealer only.
  • Page 15 Warning! screen, have your muffler maintained by chain near the upper a STIHL servicing dealer. Some STIHL power tools quadrant of the bar nose are equipped with a cata- Reactive Forces including Kickback...
  • Page 16 Some Warning! STIHL bar and chain types are designed Devices for Reducing the Risk of to reduce kickback forces. STIHL The computer derived angles of § 5.11...
  • Page 17 Reduced Kickback Bars operator’s left hand is gripping the front "Maintenance, Repair and Storing" at STIHL offers a variety of bars and handle behind the hand guard, and if the the end of these Safety Precautions. In chains. STIHL reduced kickback bars...
  • Page 18 Improper lowering or STIHL recommends the use of its Therefore, always observe all safety sharpening of the depth gauges or green labeled reduced kickback bars,...
  • Page 19 Do not mount a bow guide on any with a correctly sharpened, properly wood. STIHL chain saw. Any chain saw tensioned chain at all times. The risk of pull-in may also be equipped with a bow guide is potentially 12.
  • Page 20 Also look for broken or dead branches which could vibrate loose and fall on the operator. When felling on a slope, the operator should stand on the uphill side if possible. MS 291 C-Q...