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STIHL MS 210, 230, 250 Instruction Manual Manual de instrucciones Warning! To reduce the risk of kickback injury use STIHL reduced kickback bar and STIHL PM1, PMC3 (3/8" Picco) or RM2, RMC3 (0,325") chain depending on sprocket or other available low kickback components. Advertencia!
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Manual, please contact your STIHL dealer for information and assistance. STIHl MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C...
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STIHL dealer for illustration. environment. assistance. Example: Therefore some changes, modifications Loosen the screw (1) and improvements may not be covered Lever (2) ... in this manual. MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C...
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ANSI Standard. See the sections entitled "Safety Precautions" and "Specifications" of this manual. MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C...
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Regulations, Parts 1910 and 1928. 16. Do not operate a chainsaw in a tree unless you have been specifically trained to do so. MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C...
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(e.g. during a work break), operations“ at 29 Code of Federal shut it off and make sure that Regulations 1910.266. unauthorized persons do not use it. Special option MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C...
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– Wear gloves and keep your hands warm. Heated handles, which are available on some STIHL power- heads, are recommended for cold weather use. MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C...
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Heavy- duty, nonslip gloves improve your grip and help to protect your hands. STIHL offers a wide range of protective clothing and equipment. MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C...
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Never remove the fuel filler cap while the engine is running. MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C...
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"Specifications" in the instruction manual and the section "Kickback" and the "ANSI B 175.1-2000 chainsaw kickback standard" below. MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C...
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There are two recommended methods slowly until you feel a definite resistance for starting your chainsaw. and then give it a brisk, strong pull. MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C...
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Failure to follow this procedure may body. result in injury to your hand or fingers and may damage the starter mechanism. MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C...
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Do not allow other persons in the precautions to avoid injury from falling general work area, even when starting. limbs or branches. Stop the engine immediately if you are approached. MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C...
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NIOSH/ concentrated. MSHA for the type of dust encountered. MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C...
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To reduce risk of burns do not touch the injuries, the following specific safety muffler and other parts while they are precautions must be observed. hot. MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C...
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Under some cutting circumstances the bar moves towards – pushback, the operator, who may suffer severe or – pull-in. fatal injury. MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C...
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To comply with section 5.11 of ANSI cutting situations. B 175.1-2000: MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C...
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See the chapter entitled "Chain Brake" of your instruction manual. MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C...
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Therefore, always observe all safety and a STIHL Quickstop chain brake precautions to avoid kickback situations. for both experienced and inexperienced chainsaw users. MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C...
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12. Stand to the side of the cutting path chance and the potential energy of a of the chainsaw. kickback. Always cut with a properly sharpened chain. MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C...
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