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  • Page 1 STIHL MS 210, 230, 250 Instruction Manual...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Adjusting the Carburetor Spark Plug 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...

  • 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 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 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 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 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 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 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 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 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 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 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 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 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 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 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 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 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 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 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 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C...
  • Page 14 When walking away along the – escape path, watch out for falling limbs and watch the top of the tree. MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 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 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 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 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 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 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 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 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 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 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 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 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C...

  • Page 21: Mounting The Bar And Chain (Front Chain Tensioner)

    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...

  • Page 22: 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 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C...
  • Page 23 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...

  • Page 24: 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 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C...

  • Page 25: Tensioning The Saw Chain (Front Chain Tensioner)

    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...

  • Page 26: Fuel

    Clean the fuel tank and canister from time to time. Use only high-quality brand-name gasoline with a minimum octane rating of 90 – leaded or unleaded. MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C...

  • Page 27: Fueling

    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...
  • Page 28 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...
  • Page 29 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...

  • Page 30: Chain Lubricant

    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...

  • Page 31: Filling Chain Oil Tank

    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...

  • Page 32: Chain Brake

    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...

  • Page 33: Winter Operation

    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...
  • Page 34 If the engine is warm, i.e. if it has – been running for about one minute. After 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...
  • Page 35 MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C...
  • Page 36 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...
  • Page 37 – 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...

  • Page 38: 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 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C...

  • Page 39: Taking Care Of The Guide Bar

    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...

  • Page 40: Cleaning The Air Filter

    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...

  • Page 41: Spark Plug

    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...
  • Page 42 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 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C...

  • Page 43: 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 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C...

  • Page 44: 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 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C...
  • Page 45 – even to the cleaning grooves and oil inlet holes. point of saw chain breakage. MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C...
  • Page 46 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...
  • Page 47 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...

  • Page 48: 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 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C...
  • Page 49 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...

  • Page 50: 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 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C...

  • Page 51: Main Parts

    22 Master Control lever 23 Fuel filler cap 24 Throttle trigger 25 Throttle trigger lockout 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...

  • Page 52: Specifications

    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...
  • Page 53 100 dB(A) Pitch: 3/8" P (9.32 mm) MS 230 C 100 dB(A) Drive link gauge: 1.3 mm MS 250: 99 dB(A) MS 250 C 99 dB(A) MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C...

  • Page 54: 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 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C...

  • Page 55: Ec Declaration Of Conformity

    EN ISO 11681 - 1, EN 55012, The year of manufacture and serial EN 61000 - 6 - 1 number are applied to the product. MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C...
  • Page 56 0458-208-0121-A englisch www.stihl.com *04582080121A* 0458-208-0121-A...

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