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  • Page 1 STIHL MS 151 TC 2 - 32 Instruction Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Mounting the Bar and Chain..... 11 Guide to Using this Manual Tensioning the Saw Chain (side chain ten‐ sioner)............12 This Instruction Manual refers to a STIHL chain Checking Chain Tension......12 saw, also called a machine in this Instruction Fuel............12 Manual.

  • Page 3: Safety Precautions

    Engineering improvements To operate a chain saw you must be rested, in STIHL's philosophy is to continually improve all good physical condition and mental health. If you of its products. For this reason we may modify have any condition that might be aggravated by...
  • Page 4 STIHL for this machine. If you have any questions in this respect, consult a servicing dealer. Use only STIHL can supply a comprehensive range of per‐ high quality tools and accessories. Otherwise, sonal protective clothing and equipment.
  • Page 5 2 Safety Precautions English Refuelling – Check that the spark plug boot is secure – a loose boot may cause arcing that could ignite Gasoline is an extremely flammable combustible fumes and cause a fire. fuel – keep clear of naked flames and fire –...
  • Page 6 English 2 Safety Precautions Do not work alone – keep within calling distance of other persons trained in first aid who can pro‐ vide assistance in an emergency. Helpers at the cutting site must also wear protective clothing (hard hat) and stand well clear of the branches being cut.
  • Page 7 (whitefinger disease). Use only spark plugs that are in perfect condition and have been approved by STIHL – see "Speci‐ No general recommendation can be given for the fications". length of usage because it depends on several factors.

  • Page 8: Reactive Forces

    English 3 Reactive Forces Check that the muffler is in perfect working con‐ dition. Do not use the machine if the muffler is damaged or missing – risk of fire, damage to hearing! Never touch a hot muffler – risk of burns! The condition of the anti-vibration elements influ‐...

  • Page 9: Working Techniques

    4 Working Techniques English Working Techniques – never cut above shoulder height. – Use extreme caution when re-entering a previ‐ Sawing ous cut. – Do not attempt plunge cuts if you are not Do not operate your saw in the starting throttle experience in this cutting technique.

  • Page 10: Cutting Attachment

    English 5 Cutting Attachment of the chainsaw since it might otherwise go out of Limbs under tension: control! Make sure your saw does not touch any foreign materials: Stones, nails, etc. may be flung off and damage the saw chain. The chain saw may kick back unexpectedly –...

  • Page 11: Mounting The Bar And Chain

    6 Mounting the Bar and Chain English Chain Scabbard ► Unscrew the nut (1) and remove the chain sprocket cover (2) Mounting the Guide Bar Your saw comes standard with a chain scabbard that matches the cutting attachment. ► Turn the screw (1) to the left until the tensioner If guide bars of different lengths are mounted to slide (2) butts against the left end of the hous‐...

  • Page 12: Tensioning The Saw Chain (Side Chain Tensioner)

    For health reasons, avoid direct skin contact with gasoline and avoid inhaling gasoline vapor. STIHL MotoMix STIHL recommends the use of STIHL MotoMix. This ready-to-use fuel mix contains no benzol or lead, has a high octane rating and ensures that you always use the right mix ratio.

  • Page 13: Fueling

    Unsuitable fuels or lubricants or mix ratios other unusable. than those specified may result in serious dam‐ STIHL MotoMix may be stored for up to 2 years age to the engine. Poor quality gasoline or without any problems. engine oil may damage the engine, sealing rings, ►...
  • Page 14 Opening 10.3 Filling Up with Fuel Take care not to spill fuel while fueling and do not overfill the tank. STIHL recommends you use the STIHL filler noz‐ zle for fuel (special accessory). ► Fill the fuel tank. 10.4 Closing ►...

  • Page 15: Chain Lubricant

    Bottom of cap is twisted in relation to top. Biological chain oil must be resistant to aging ► Remove the cap from the fuel tank and check (e.g. STIHL BioPlus), since it will otherwise it from above. quickly turn to resin. This results in hard deposits that are difficult to remove, especially in the area of the chain drive and chain.

  • Page 16: Filling Chain Oil Tank

    ► Refill the chain oil tank every time you refuel. Take care not to spill chain oil while refilling and do not overfill the tank. STIHL recommends you use the STIHL filler noz‐ zle for chain oil (special accessory). ► Closing the Tank Cap There must still be a small amount of oil in the oil tank when the fuel tank is empty.

  • Page 17: Starting / Stopping The Engine

    15.3 Adjust Master Control lever carried out exclusively by an authorized STIHL To move the Master Control lever from the nor‐ servicing dealer. Maintain the following servicing mal run position (F) to starting throttle (n), press...
  • Page 18 English 15 Starting / Stopping the Engine throttle trigger at the same time and hold them in that position – now set the Master Control lever. The Master Control lever moves from the starting throttle position (n) to the run position (F) when you press down the throttle trigger lockout and blip the throttle trigger at the same time.
  • Page 19 15 Starting / Stopping the Engine English Choke shutter open (j) ► Pull the hand guard toward the control handle to disengage the chain brake. – if engine is warm (once the engine has been running for approx. one minute) NOTICE ►...

  • Page 20: Operating Instructions

    English 16 Operating Instructions ► Remove the spark plug – see "Spark Plug". 16.2.2 Chain cold ► Dry the spark plug Tension is correct when the chain fits snugly ► Crank the engine several times with the starter against the underside of the bar but can still be to clear the combustion chamber.

  • Page 21: Taking Care Of The Guide Bar

    English 17 Taking Care of the Guide ► Remove the air filter upwards. ► Wash the filter in STIHL special cleaner (spe‐ cial accessory) or a clean, non-flammable sol‐ ► Turn the guide bar over – every time you ution (e.g. warm soapy water) and then dry.

  • Page 22: Spark Plug

    – or sooner if the electrodes are badly Engine stops while idling eroded. Install only suppressed spark plugs of the type approved by STIHL – see "Specifica‐ ► Turn the idle speed screw (LA) clockwise until tions". the chain begins to run – then back it off 4 turns.

  • Page 23: Storing The Machine

    – see "Specifications". ► If you use a biological chain and bar lubricant, ► Rectify the problems which have caused foul‐ e.g. STIHL BioPlus, completely fill the chain oil ing of the spark plug. tank. Possible causes are: ►...

  • Page 24: Maintaining And Sharpening The Saw Chain

    Carbide-tipped (Duro) saw chains are especially angles wear-resistant. For an optimal sharpening result, STIHL recommends STIHL servicing dealers. A Sharpening angle STIHL saw chains are sharpened with a 30° sharpening angle. Ripping chains, which are sharpened with a 10° sharpening angle, are 0458-508-8321-B...
  • Page 25 ► To remove file burr, use a piece of hardwood ► Check angle with file gauge STIHL filing gauge (special accessory, see table All cutters must be equally long. "Sharpening tools") – a universal tool for check‐...
  • Page 26 English 23 Maintaining and Sharpening the Saw Chain ► Lay the appropriate file gauge (1) for the chain With varying cutter lengths, the cutter heights pitch on the saw chain and press it against the also vary and cause rough running of the saw cutter to be checked –...
  • Page 27 23 Maintaining and Sharpening the Saw Chain English WARNING Depth gauges that are too low increase the kick‐ back tendency of the chain saw. ► Lay the file gauge on the saw chain – the high‐ est point of the depth gauge must be flush with the file gauge ►...

  • Page 28: Maintenance And Care

    Air intake on fan housing Clean Cylinder fins Clean STIHL recommends STIHL servicing dealer 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 0458-508-8321-B...
  • Page 29 Safety information label replace STIHL recommends STIHL servicing dealer 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 0458-508-8321-B...

  • Page 30: Main Parts

    (0.15 l) 8 Chain sprocket cover 26.5 Weight 9 Chain sprocket 10 Chain brake dry, without cutting attachment MS 151 TC: 2.6 kg 11 Chain tensioner 26.6 Cutting attachment 12 Chain catcher 13 Spiked bumper The actual cutting length may be less than the specified cutting length.

  • Page 31: Special Accessories

    – Reference gauges 26.6.4 Chain sprocket – STIHL lubricating grease 8-tooth for 1/4" (spur chain sprocket) – STIHL filler nozzle for fuel – helps avoid spills Max. chain speed according to 22.5 m/s and overfilling during refueling ISO 11681: Chain speed at maximum power: 16.9 m/s –...

  • Page 32: Disposal

    Produktzulassung The year of manufacture and serial number are applied to the product. STIHL products must not be thrown in the gar‐ Done at Waiblingen, 03.02.2020 bage can. Take the product, accessories and packaging to an approved disposal site for envi‐...
  • Page 33 31 EC Declaration of Conformity English 0458-508-8321-B...
  • Page 34 English 31 EC Declaration of Conformity 0458-508-8321-B...
  • Page 35 31 EC Declaration of Conformity English 0458-508-8321-B...
  • Page 36 *04585088321B* 0458-508-8321-B...

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