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- Page 1 MSE 250 C 2 - 34 Instruction Manual...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Mounting the Bar and Chain (side chain ten‐ Guide to Using this Manual sioner)............15 Tensioning the Saw Chain (side chain ten‐ This instruction manual covers a STIHL electric sioner)............16 chain saw which is also referred to as the saw, Checking Chain Tension......17 power tool or machine in the descriptions. -
Page 3: Safety Precautions
Do not operate the chain saw if you are under STIHL can supply a comprehensive range of per‐ the influence of any substance (drugs, alcohol) sonal protective equipment. which might impair vision, dexterity or judgment. - Page 4 STIHL – Do not chafe on edges, pointed or sharp for this machine. If you have any questions in objects this respect, consult a servicing dealer.
- Page 5 2 Safety Precautions English – before transporting – before storing – before performing repairs and maintenance work – in the event of danger or in an emergency Check that your saw is properly assembled and in good condition – refer to appropriate chapters in the instruction manual.
- Page 6 Do not continue operating your formed by a servicing dealer. saw if it is damaged. In case of doubt, consult your servicing dealer. STIHL recommends that you have servicing and repair work carried out exclusively by an author‐ 2.11 After Finishing Work ized STIHL servicing dealer.
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Page 7: Reactive Forces
3 Reactive Forces English Kickback occurs if, e. g., Never attempt to modify your saw in any way since this may increase the risk of personal injury. Regularly check the electrical contacts and ensure that the insulation of the connecting cord and plug shows no sign of aging (brittleness). -
Page 8: Working Techniques
English 4 Working Techniques Pull-in (A) complicated, if not impossible. Use aids such as a cable winch or tractor in such cases. When felling in the vicinity of roads, railways, power lines, etc., take extra precautions. If nec‐ essary, inform the police, utility company or rail‐ way authority. - Page 9 4 Working Techniques English Use your chain saw for cutting only. It is not At the end of the cut, the chain saw is no longer designed for prying or shoveling away limbs, supported by the cutting attachment in the cut. roots or other objects.
- Page 10 English 4 Working Techniques – Direction of slope NOTICE – Neighboring trees – Snow load Do not cut a lying log at a point where it is touch‐ – Take the general condition of the tree into ing the ground because the saw chain will other‐ account –...
- Page 11 4 Working Techniques English – Remove largest buttresses: first the largest Making the felling notch buttress – saw first vertically, then horizontally – only if the tree is in sound condition Felling notch Preparing the felling notch When making a felling notch, align the chainsaw so that the notch lies at a right angle to the direc‐...
- Page 12 English 4 Working Techniques Sapwood cuts Plunge cutting – For relieving cuts during shortening – For wood carving Sapwood cuts in long-fibered softwood help pre‐ vent sapwood splintering when the tree falls. ► Use a low kickback saw chain and proceed Make cuts at both sides of the trunk at same with special care height as bottom of felling notch to a depth of...
- Page 13 – reposition logue to felling cut (E)). the chainsaw as little as possible Contact the STIHL dealer for the selection of the ► Make the felling cut up to the hinge (1) felling wedge (suitable length, width and height).
- Page 14 English 4 Working Techniques ► Make the felling cut up to the stabilizing ► Make the felling cut towards the holding strap strap (3) – Do not cut into the stabilizing strap – Cut horizontally – Do not cut into the holding strap. The felling cut must be continued on the oppo‐...
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Page 15: Cutting Attachment
5 Cutting Attachment English Chain Scabbard ► Tip of the guide bar must penetrate the wood before the holding strap (4) – guide the chain‐ saw absolutely horizontally and swivel as widely as possible ► Make the felling cut up to the hinge (5) –... -
Page 16: Tensioning The Saw Chain (Side Chain Tensioner)
English 7 Tensioning the Saw Chain (side chain tensioner) ► Turn the tensioning screw (1) counterclock‐ ► Turn the guide bar so that the chain is posi‐ wise until the tensioner slide (2) butts against tioned as shown in the pictogram (1) – the the left end of the housing slot. -
Page 17: Checking Chain Tension
(1) clockwise until the chain fits snugly Biological chain oil must be resistant to aging against the underside of the bar. (e.g. STIHL BioPlus), since it will otherwise ► While still holding the bar nose up, tighten quickly turn to resin. This results in hard deposits down the nut firmly. - Page 18 Filling Up with Chain Oil 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). ► Filling Up with Chain Oil 10.4...
- Page 19 Check chain lubrication, clean the oilways, con‐ tact your dealer for assistance if necessary STIHL recommends that you have servicing and repair work carried out exclusively by an author‐ ized STIHL servicing dealer.
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Page 20: Checking Chain Lubrication
English 11 Checking Chain Lubrication 11 Checking Chain Lubrica‐ 12 Coasting Brake tion The saw chain must always spin off a small amount of oil. NOTICE Never operate your machine without chain lubri‐ cation. If the saw chain runs dry, the cutting attachment may very quickly be damaged beyond repair. -
Page 21: Connecting To Power Supply
► Check that the saw chain chain is not touching carried out exclusively by an authorized STIHL the wood or any other object. servicing dealer. Maintain the following servicing intervals:... -
Page 22: Switching Off
English 16 Switching Off WARNING The coasting brake operates immediately only if the trigger switch is fully released. If you release the trigger switch slowly or only partly, the saw chain will continue to run for several seconds. ► Pull the hand guard towards the front handle until there is an audible click and it is in posi‐... -
Page 23: Operating Instructions
– unplug the slackened off, it can damage the drive shaft and machine and have the carbon brushes bearings. replaced by a STIHL servicing dealer. ► If the indicator lamp continues to flash slowly, 18.2.1 Storing for a long period either the motor or the electronics have a mal‐... -
Page 24: Motor Cooling
► If you use a biological chain and bar lubricant, 23 Maintaining and Sharpen‐ e.g. STIHL BioPlus, completely fill the chain oil tank. ing the Saw Chain ► Store the machine in a dry and secure location –... - Page 25 23.5 For checking angles A Filing angle STIHL saw chains are sharpened to a filing angle Use a STlHL filing gauge (special accessory, see of 30°. Exceptions are ripping chains with a filing table "Sharpening Tools"). This is a universal tool...
- Page 26 English 23 Maintaining and Sharpening the Saw Chain depth gauge setting, cutter length and groove If the cutters are not the same length, they will depth. It also cleans the guide bar groove and oil have different heights. This makes the chain run inlet holes.
- Page 27 23 Maintaining and Sharpening the Saw Chain English ► Place a filing gauge (1) that matches the chain WARNING pitch on the chain and press it against the cut‐ ter – if the depth gauge projects from the filing The kickback tendency of the saw is increased if gauge, the depth gauge has to be lowered.
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Page 28: Maintenance And Care
Power cord Check Replace Safety labels Replace STIHL recommends a STIHL servicing dealer. see chapter on "Chain Brake" 25 Minimize Wear and Avoid The power tool must be operated, maintained Damage and stored with the due care and attention described in this instruction manual. -
Page 29: Main Parts
STIHL recommends that you have servicing and repair work carried out exclusively by an author‐ ized STIHL servicing dealer. STIHL dealers are... -
Page 30: Ordering Spare Parts
Depending on the type of usage, the vibrations that actually occur may differ from the values with bar and chain, without cord quoted. MSE 250 C 5.8 kg The vibration values quoted may be used for an 27.4 Cutting Attachment... -
Page 31: Maintenance And Repairs
The year of construction, the country of manufac‐ ture and the machine number are shown on the machine. STIHL products must not be thrown in the gar‐ Done at Waiblingen, 03.02.2020 bage can. Take the product, accessories and ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG packaging to an approved disposal site for envi‐... -
Page 32: General Power Tool Safety Warnings
When operating a power tool outdoors, use European standard for hand-held motor-oper‐ an extension cord suitable for outdoor use. ated electric tools. STIHL is required by law to Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use print these standardized texts verbatim. - Page 33 32 General Power Tool Safety Warnings English ensure these are connected and properly chain is not contacting anything. A moment of used. Use of dust collection can reduce dust- inattention while operating chain saws may related hazards. cause entanglement of your clothing or body with the saw chain.
- Page 34 English 32 General Power Tool Safety Warnings for operations different than intended could result in a hazardous situation. 32.7 Causes and operator preven‐ tion of kickback: Kickback may occur when the nose or tip of the guide bar touches an object, or when the wood closes in and pinches the saw chain in the cut.
- Page 35 32 General Power Tool Safety Warnings English 0458-764-0121-B...
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