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

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Engine Running Behavior 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 NOTICE 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 detergents can damage the plastic. – risk of fire! 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 Make sure no-one is endangered by the deadwood (brittle, rotten or dead falling tree – the noise of your engine wood) may drown any warning calls. MS 171, MS 171 C, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C...
  • Page 14 – parallel to the slope 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 With rotten trunks, leave a wider the tree falls. Make cuts at both sides of – hinge the trunk at same height as bottom of MS 171, MS 171 C, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C...
  • Page 16 Steel wedges can seriously damage the saw chain and cause dangerous kickback. Use a low kickback saw chain and proceed with special care MS 171, MS 171 C, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C...
  • Page 17 Make the felling cut up to the Ensure that the second cut is at the stabilizing strap (2) same level as the first cut. MS 171, MS 171 C, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C...
  • Page 18 Felling Cut with Holding Strap (Leaner) A) Thin trunks Implement this felling cut when the trunk diameter is smaller than the cutting length of the chainsaw. MS 171, MS 171 C, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C...
  • Page 19 Make the felling cut up to the 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: Fueling

    (200) 0.30 (300) 0.40 (400) 0.50 (500) Use a canister approved for storing fuel. Pour oil into canister first, then add gasoline and mix thoroughly. MS 171, MS 171 C, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C...
  • Page 26 (arrow) Push the filler cap down as far as it will go Turn the filler cap counterclockwise (approx. 1/4 turn) MS 171, MS 171 C, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C...
  • Page 27 Take care not to spill fuel while fueling and do not overfill the tank. STIHL recommends using the STIHL filling system for fuel (special accessory). Fill with fuel MS 171, MS 171 C, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C...
  • Page 28 Turn the filler cap clockwise and close it – see section "Closing" Then the markings on filler cap and fuel tank will align MS 171, MS 171 C, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C...

  • Page 29: Chain Lubricant

    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 hand guard is accelerated "Checking Chain Tension". 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 31: Winter Operation

    At temperatures below +10°C, set the slide to the position for winter operation. summer operation Fit the shroud – see "Shroud" 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 – to prime the fuel line. MS 171, MS 171 C, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C...
  • Page 34 (once the engine housing so that the starter rope can – has been running for approx. one rewind properly minute) Hold and start the chain saw MS 171, MS 171 C, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C...
  • Page 35 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

    (special accessory) – in the area with the greatest wear Chain type Chain pitch Minimum groove depth Picco 1/4“ P 4.0 mm Rapid 1/4“ 4.0 mm MS 171, MS 171 C, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C...

  • Page 38: Air Filter System

    Wash the filter in a clean, non- MS 171. flammable solution (e.g. warm soapy water) and then dry. Reinstall the air filter. Install the shroud – see "Shroud". MS 171, MS 171 C, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C...

  • Page 39: Adjusting The Carburetor

    Turn the low speed screw (L) runs smoothly and accelerates well. clockwise as far as stop, then turn it back 1/4 turn. MS 171, MS 171 C, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C...

  • Page 40: Spark Plug

    Working in an easily combustible or explosive atmosphere may cause a fire or an explosion. This can result result in serious injuries or damage to property. MS 171, MS 171 C, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C...

  • Page 41: Engine Running Behavior

    Using two saw chains in alternation helps preserve the chain sprocket. STIHL recommends use of original STIHL chain sprockets in order to ensure optimal functioning of the chain brake. MS 171, MS 171 C, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C...

  • Page 42: Maintaining And Sharpening The Saw Chain

    – risk of injury! 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 – even to the cleaning grooves and oil inlet holes. point of saw chain breakage. MS 171, MS 171 C, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C...
  • Page 44 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 171, MS 171 C, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C...
  • Page 45 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 46: Maintenance And Care

    Saw chain Checking the 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 47 When using professional chainsaws (with a power output of 3.4 kW or more) for the first time, tighten the cylinder block screws after 10 to 20 hours of operation MS 171, MS 171 C, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C...

  • Page 48: 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 49: 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 50: Specifications

    Actual cutting length may be less than to ISO 11681 +/- 50 rpm the specified length Actual cutting length may be less than the specified length Ignition System Electronic magneto ignition MS 171, MS 171 C, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C...
  • Page 51 REACH regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 MS 181: 100 dB(A) see www.stihl.com/reach. MS 181 C: 100 dB(A) MS 211: 100 dB(A) MS 211 C: 100 dB(A) MS 171, MS 171 C, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C...

  • Page 52: 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 53: Ec Declaration Of Conformity

    EN ISO 11681 - 1, EN 55012, EN 61000 - 6 - 1 MS 171, MS 171 C, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C...
  • Page 54 English 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...

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