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Stihl MS 210 Instruction Manual

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  • Page 1 MS 210, 230, 250 2 - 46 Instruction Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Mounting the Bar and Chain (front chain Guide to Using this Manual tensioner)..........16 Mounting the Bar and Chain (quick chain This Instruction Manual refers to a STIHL chain tensioner)..........17 saw, also called a machine in this Instruction Tensioning the Saw Chain (side chain ten‐...

  • Page 3: Safety Precautions

    To reduce the risk of accidents or injury, put off Engineering improvements the work in poor weather conditions (rain, snow, STIHL's philosophy is to continually improve all ice, wind). of its products. For this reason we may modify Persons with pacemakers only: The ignition sys‐...
  • Page 4 (e.g. leather). match your model and meet your performance requirements. Refuelling STIHL can supply a comprehensive range of per‐ sonal protective equipment. Gasoline is an extremely flammable fuel – keep clear of naked flames and Transporting fire –...
  • Page 5 2 Safety Precautions English Before Starting Work 2.10 During operation Check that your saw is properly assembled and Ensure you always have a firm and safe footing. in good condition – refer to appropriate chapters Take special care when the bark is wet – danger in the instruction manual.
  • Page 6 Have the machine 2.14 Maintenance and repairs repaired by a STIHL servicing dealer if the saw chain still continues to move during idling. Always switch off the engine before any repair, The chain saw produces poisonous...

  • Page 7: Reactive Forces

    – risk of fire due to the fuel. Check fuel cap regularly for tightness. Use only spark plugs that are in perfect condition and have been approved by STIHL – see "Speci‐ fications". Check ignition lead (insulation in good condition, secure connection).

  • Page 8: Working Techniques

    English 4 Working Techniques object, e.g. when another limb is touched acci‐ the chain pulls the saw forward – to reduce this dentally during limbing. risk, always engage the spiked bumper securely – when the chain at the nose of the guide bar is in the tree or limb.
  • Page 9 4 Working Techniques English Country-specific legislation on felling technique chain saw in the vicinity of easily combustible must be complied with during felling work. materials, dry plants or scrub. It is mandatory that you ask the responsible forestry office about Sawing the current fire hazard.
  • Page 10 English 4 Working Techniques Preparing for felling erwise the cutting attachment may stick in the cut or kick back – risk of injury! Check that there are no other persons in the fell‐ ing area – other than helpers. Make sure no-one is endangered by the falling tree –...
  • Page 11 4 Working Techniques English – Clear escape paths, eliminate obstacles Determine direction of fall with gunning sight on – Put down tools and equipment at a safe dis‐ cover and fan housing tance – but not on the escape paths –...
  • Page 12 English 4 Working Techniques Sapwood cuts – With rotten trunks, leave a wider strip 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. Make cuts at both sides of the trunk at same ►...
  • 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‐...

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

    English 7 Mounting the Bar and Chain (front chain tensioner) ► Turn the screw (1) counterclockwise until the ► Turn the tensioning screw (4)clockwise until tensioner slide (2) butts against the left end of there is very little chain sag on the underside the housing slot.

  • Page 17: Mounting The Bar And Chain (Quick Chain Tensioner)

    8 Mounting the Bar and Chain (quick chain tensioner) English Mounting the Bar and ► Pull the hand guard towards the front handle until there is an audible click – the chain brake Chain (quick chain ten‐ is disengaged. sioner) Fitting the chain Removing the chain sprocket cover...
  • Page 18 English 8 Mounting the Bar and Chain (quick chain tensioner) Fitting the saw chain ► Position tensioning gear (1) and guide bar (3) relative to one another ► Insert and tighten screw (2) WARNING Releasing the chain brake Put on protective gloves – risk of injury by the sharp cutters.

  • Page 19: Tensioning The Saw Chain (Side Chain Tensioner)

    9 Tensioning the Saw Chain (side chain tensioner) English Tensioning the Saw Chain (side chain tensioner) Retensioning during cutting work: ► Shut off the engine. ► Loosen the nuts. ► Hold the bar nose up. ► Use a screwdriver to turn the tensioning screw (1) clockwise until the chain fits snugly against the underside of the bar.

  • Page 20: Tensioning The Saw Chain (Quick Chain Tensioner)

    27% (E27). 13.2.2 Engine oil If you mix the fuel yourself, use only STIHL two- ► Shut off the engine. stroke engine oil or another high-performance ► Wear work gloves to protect your hands.

  • Page 21: Fueling

    STIHL MotoMix however can be stored for up to 5 years without any problems. ► Shake the canister containing the fuel mixture thoroughly before refueling WARNING Pressure may have built up in the canister –...
  • Page 22 Filling with fuel 14.3.4 Checking the lock Take care not to spill fuel while fueling and do not overfill the tank. STIHL recommends using the STIHL filling sys‐ tem for fuel (special accessory). ► Fill with fuel 14.3.3 Closing – The lug on the bracket must engage entirely in...
  • Page 23 Filler cap with marking Take care not to spill fuel while fueling and do not overfill the tank. 14.4.1 To open: STIHL recommends using the STIHL filling sys‐ tem for fuel (special accessory). ► Fill with fuel ► Open bracket 0458-208-0121-C...
  • Page 24 English 14 Fueling 14.4.3 Closing Filler cap is locked Bracket is in an upright position: 14.4.4 If the filler cap will not lock onto the ► Position filler cap – markings on filler cap and fuel tank fuel tank must align ►...

  • Page 25: Chain Lubricant

    Take care not to spill chain oil while refilling and NOTICE do not overfill the tank. STIHL recommends you use the STIHL filler noz‐ Biological chain oil must be resistant to aging zle for chain oil (special accessory). (e.g. STIHL BioPlus), since it will otherwise ►...

  • Page 26: Chain Brake

    Press the hand guard towards the nose of the ried out only by authorised STIHL dealers. The guide bar with the left hand - or automatically following intervals must be complied with:...

  • Page 27: Starting / Stopping The Engine

    20 Starting / Stopping the Engine English NOTICE At temperatures above + 20°C, always close the shutter again. This is necessary to avoid engine running problems and overheating. 20 Starting / Stopping the Engine 20.1 Positions of Master Control Lever STOP ►...
  • Page 28 English 20 Starting / Stopping the Engine 20.4.1 On the ground To select the starting throttle position (n), move the Master Control lever to choke closed (l) first, then push it into the starting throttle posi‐ tion (n). The Master Control lever must be in the choke closed position (l) for the changeover to the starting throttle position (n).
  • Page 29 20 Starting / Stopping the Engine English 20.4.2 Between knees or thighs ► Pull the starter grip slowly with your right hand until you feel it engage – and then give it a brisk strong pull and push down the front han‐ dle at the same time.
  • Page 30 English 20 Starting / Stopping the Engine 20.6.1 Versions with manual fuel pump The decompression valve closes as soon as the engine fires. ► For this reason you must press in the button before each starting attempt. 20.6.3 All models ►...
  • Page 31 20 Starting / Stopping the Engine English 20.8 As soon as the engine runs NOTICE As the chain brake is still engaged, the engine must be returned to idling speed immediately – or the engine housing and chain brake might oth‐ erwise be damaged.

  • Page 32: Operating Instructions

    English 21 Operating Instructions engine began to fire, the combustion chamber underside of the bar – the chain may otherwise may be flooded. jump off the bar. Retension the chain – see "Ten‐ ► Move the Master Control lever to the stop sioning the Saw Chain".

  • Page 33: Air Filter System

    23 Air Filter System English 23.1 Fabric filter ► Turn the guide bar over – every time you sharpen the chain and every time you replace For normal operating conditions and winter oper‐ the chain – this helps avoid one-sided wear, ation.

  • Page 34: Adjusting The Carburetor

    English 25 Adjusting the Carburetor 25.3 Adjusting Idle Speed ► Wash the filter in a clean, non-flammable solu‐ tion (e.g. warm soapy water) and then dry. 25.3.1 Engine stops while idling ► Reinstall the air filter. ► Turn the low speed screw (L) carefully clock‐ 25 Adjusting the Carburetor wise as far as stop, then turn it back 1 turn ►...

  • Page 35: Engine Running Behavior

    ► Fit a new spark plug after about 100 operating hours – or sooner if the electrodes are badly eroded. Install only suppressed spark plugs of the type approved by STIHL – see "Specifica‐ tions". 26.1 Removing the Spark Plug ►...

  • Page 36: Storing The Machine

    ► Thoroughly clean the machine - pay special attention to the cylinder fins and air filter ► When using biological chain oil (e.g. STIHL BioPlus), fill the lubricant oil tank ► Store the machine in a dry and secure location...

  • Page 37: Maintaining And Sharpening The Saw Chain

    A Sharpening angle Carbide-tipped (Duro) saw chains are especially wear-resistant. For an optimal sharpening result, STIHL saw chains are sharpened with a 30° STIHL recommends STIHL servicing dealers. sharpening angle. Ripping chains, which are sharpened with a 10° sharpening angle, are WARNING exceptions.
  • Page 38 ► Rotate the file a little periodically in order to avoid uneven wear ► To remove file burr, use a piece of hardwood STIHL filing gauge (special accessory, see table ► Check angle with file gauge "Sharpening tools") – a universal tool for check‐...
  • Page 39 30 Maintaining and Sharpening the Saw Chain English 30.7 Depth gauge setting mark) is lowered at the same time as the depth gauge of the cutter. WARNING The rest of the humped drive link must not be filed; otherwise, this could increase the tendency of the chain saw to kick back.

  • Page 40: Maintenance And Care

    Function test Have checked by dealer 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...
  • Page 41 Replace after 100 hours of operation 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...

  • Page 42: Minimize Wear And Avoid Damage

    Safety information label replace 32 Minimize Wear and Avoid STIHL recommends that you have servicing and Damage repair work carried out exclusively by an author‐ ized STIHL servicing dealer. STIHL dealers are Observing the instructions in this manual helps regularly given the opportunity to attend training reduce the risk of unnecessary wear and dam‐...

  • Page 43: Main Parts

    27 Rear hand guard # Serial number 34 Specifications 34.1 Engine STIHL single cylinder two-stroke engine 34.1.1 MS 210, MS 210 C Displacement: 35.2 cm Bore: 40 mm Stroke: 28 mm Engine power to ISO 7293: 1.6 kW (2.2 HP) at...
  • Page 44 Chain speed at maximum power 18.6 m/s 34.6 Cutting Attachments for output: 7-tooth for .325" MS 210, MS 210 C Max. chain velocity to ISO 11681 25.6 m/s Chain speed at maximum power 19,3 m/s Actual cutting length may be less than the speci‐...

  • Page 45: Ordering Spare Parts

    This will make re-ordering simpler. The guide bar and saw chain are subject to nor‐ STIHL products must not be thrown in the gar‐ mal wear and tear. When purchasing these bage can. Take the product, accessories and parts, always quote the saw model, the part packaging to an approved disposal site for envi‐...

  • Page 46: Ec Declaration Of Conformity

    English 38 EC Declaration of Conformity Contact your STIHL servicing dealer for the lat‐ DPLF est information on waste disposal. Deutsche Prüf- und Zertifizierungsstelle für Land- und Forsttechnik GbR (NB 0363) 38 EC Declaration of Con‐ Spremberger Straße 1 formity D-64823 Gross-Umstadt Certification No.
  • Page 47 38 EC Declaration of Conformity English 0458-208-0121-C...
  • Page 48 *04582080121C* 0458-208-0121-C...

This manual is also suitable for:

Ms 230Ms 250

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