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  • Page 1 MS 182, 212 2 - 32 Instruction Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    STIHL expressly commit themselves to a sus‐ tainable and responsible handling of natural resources. This user manual is intended to help you use your STIHL product safely and in an environmentally friendly manner over a long service life. We thank you for your confidence in us and hope you will enjoy working with your STIHL product.
  • Page 3 3 Overview English 1 Carburetor adjusting screws 19 Master control lever For tuning the carburetor. For starting, running and stopping the engine. 2 Front hand guard 20 Throttle trigger lockout The front hand guard protects the operator's The throttle trigger lockout unlocks the throttle left hand against contact with the saw chain trigger.

  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    English 4 Safety Precautions Intended Use 3 Wing nut The wing nut fastens the sprocket cover to The STIHL MS 182 and MS 212 chainsaws are the chain saw. designed for cutting wood, limbing and felling trees. Symbols WARNING Meanings of icons that may be on the chainsaw: ■...
  • Page 5 EN 166 or national stand‐ the chainsaw. ards are available from retailers. ■ Hot exhaust gas is emitted through the muffler ► STIHL recommends that you wear a face while the engine is running. Hot exhaust gas shield. can ignite easily flammable materials and ►...
  • Page 6 ► Work only with an undamaged chainsaw. ble. ► If fuel is leaking from the chainsaw: Do not WARNING use the chainsaw and contact a STIHL dealer for assistance. ■ If components do not comply with safety ► Close the fuel tank and oil tank caps.
  • Page 7 ► Use a mixture of gasoline and two-stroke ■ The rotating saw chain can cut the operator. engine oil that is not older than 30 days This can result in serious injuries. (STIHL MotoMix: 5 years). 0458-221-0121-B...
  • Page 8 This can result in serious injuries and damage to property. ■ Inexperienced users cannot assess the dan‐ ► Stop work and contact your STIHL dealer gers when felling a tree. Persons may be seri‐ for assistance.
  • Page 9 4 Safety Precautions English WARNING ■ Obstacles in the work area and on the escape path can hinder the user. The user may trip and fall. This may result in serious or fatal injury to the user. ► Remove all obstacles from the work area and escape path.
  • Page 10 English 4 Safety Precautions 4.11 Storing 4.9.3 Pushback WARNING ■ Children are not aware of and cannot assess the dangers of a chainsaw and can be seri‐ ously injured. ► Shut off the engine. ► Engage the chain brake. ► Fit the scabbard so that it completely cov‐ ers the guide bar.

  • Page 11: Preparing The Saw For Operation

    ► Fit the guide bar and saw chain on the chain‐ ► If you cannot carry out these steps: Do not use saw and check the following points: your chainsaw and contact your STIHL servic‐ – The drive links of the saw chain are seated ing dealer for assistance.
  • Page 12 English 6 Assembling the Saw ► Fit the chain sprocket cover (2) so that it is flush with the chainsaw. ► Fit the nut (1) and tighten it down firmly. 6.1.2 Mounting the Guide Bar and Saw Chain (Quick Chain Tensioner) The guide bar and saw chain combinations that can be used with the chain sprocket are listed in the specifications,...
  • Page 13 6 Assembling the Saw English ► If the chain sprocket cover is not flush with the ► Hold the guide bar nose up and turn the ten‐ chainsaw: Twist the adjusting wheel and repo‐ sioning screw (2) clockwise or counterclock‐ sition the chain sprocket cover.

  • Page 14: Engaging And Disengaging The Chain Brake

    (1) points to mark (2). ► Now try again to close the oil tank. ► If the oil tank still cannot be closed properly: Do not use the chainsaw and contact a STIHL dealer for assistance. The chainsaw is not in a safe condition.

  • Page 15: Mixing Fuel And Refueling The Chainsaw

    STIHL recommends you use STIHL MotoMix. may be seriously injured and property damage may occur. If you mix the fuel yourself, use only STIHL two- ► Allow the chainsaw to cool down before stroke engine oil or another high-performance opening the fuel tank cap.

  • Page 16: Starting And Stopping The Engine

    9 Starting and Stopping the Engine ► If the fuel tank still cannot be closed properly: NOTICE Do not use the chainsaw and contact a STIHL ■ Exposure to light, direct sunlight and extreme dealer for assistance. temperatures may accelerate fuel separation The chainsaw is not in a safe condition.
  • Page 17 9 Starting and Stopping the Engine English ► Engage the chain brake (2). ► Hold the chainsaw tight using of the three pos‐ ► Pull off the chain scabbard. sible options: ► If manual fuel pump (1) is fitted: Press the –...

  • Page 18: Checking The Saw

    NOTICE ■ Do not accelerate the engine with the chain brake engaged since this can damage the ► Use a STIHL gauge to check the wear marks chain brake. on the chain sprocket. ► Disengage the chain brake before you start ►...
  • Page 19 ► Move the Master Control lever to posi‐ your STIHL servicing dealer for assistance. tion ► Use a STIHL filing gauge to check that a filing The engine stops. angle of 30° has been maintained on all cut‐ ► Do not use your chainsaw and contact your ters.

  • Page 20: Operating The Saw

    English 11 Operating the Saw 11 Operating the Saw NOTICE 11.1 Adjusting the carburetor setting ■ Engine power may drop noticeably when the for working at high altitude chainsaw is subsequently used at tempera‐ If you use the chainsaw at high altitude, the tures above –10 °C.
  • Page 21 11 Operating the Saw English ► Guide the full width of the guide bar into the – The top of the tree can be observed. wood and reposition the spiked bumper as – If the escape path (B) is on a slope, it must required.
  • Page 22 English 11 Operating the Saw 11.6.4 Cutting a Felling Notch ► Begin cut with the lower portion of the guide The felling notch determines the direction in bar nose – with chain running at full speed. which the tree will fall. Country-specific stand‐ ►...
  • Page 23 11 Operating the Saw English ► Plunge the guide bar into the felling cut until it ► Enlarge felling cut in direction of stabilizing strap. is visible at the other side of the trunk, 11.6.5. ► Apply the spiked bumper behind the hinge and use it as a pivot.

  • Page 24: After Finishing Work

    English 12 After Finishing Work 11.6.10 Felling a large diameter leaner ► Clean the guide bar and saw chain. ► Loosen the nuts on the chain sprocket cover. A leaner is felled with a felling cut and holding ► Back off the tensioning screw 2 turns counter‐ strap.

  • Page 25: Cleaning

    ► Remove cover (2). ► Remove cover (2). ► Remove the chain sprocket cover. ► Use a soft brush, damp cloth or STIHL resin solvent to clean the cylinder fins and the inside of the shroud. ► Clean the area around the chain sprocket with a damp cloth or STIHL resin solvent.

  • Page 26: Maintenance

    Clean it with a cloth. guide bar. ► Unscrew the spark plug. ► Remove burr with a flat file or a STIHL guide ► Clean the spark plug with a cloth. bar dressing tool. ► If the spark plug is corroded: Replace the ►...

  • Page 27: Repairing

    ► File down the depth gauges with a flat file so WARNING that they are level with the STIHL filing gauge ■ The chain's cutters are very sharp. There is a and parallel to the service mark. The STIHL fil‐...
  • Page 28 The saw chain is ► Tension the saw chain as specified. over-tensioned. The sprocket nose of ► Clean the sprocket nose of the guide bar with STIHL the guide bar is resin solvent. blocked. Engine does not The muffler is soiled.

  • Page 29: Specifications

    ► Engage the chain brake. The cover (2) is closed. 19 Specifications 19.1 STIHL MS 182, MS 212 Chain‐ MS 182 – Displacement: 35.8 cm³ – Engine power to ISO 7293: 1.6 kW (2.2 bhp) – Idle speed according to ISO 11681: 3000 ±...

  • Page 30: Bar And Chain Combinations

    – Sound pressure level L measured according to ISO 22868: 103 dB(A). The K-value for the sound pressure level is 2 dB(A). 20 Bar and Chain Combinations 20.1 STIHL MS 182, MS 212 Chainsaw Pitch Drive link Length Guide bar Number of...

  • Page 31: Spare Parts And Accessories

    – Manufacturer's brand: STIHL accessories; accordingly, STIHL cannot warrant – type: MS 182, serial identification: 1148 for the use of those parts. – Displacement: 35.8 cm³ Original STIHL spare parts and original STIHL –...

  • Page 32: Ukca Declaration Of Conformity

    Germany declares under our sole responsibility that – Category: chainsaw – Manufacturer's brand: STIHL – type: MS 182, serial identification: 1148 – Displacement: 35.8 cm³ – type: MS 212, serial identification: 1148 – Displacement: 38.6 cm³ conforms to the relevant provisions of UK regula‐...
  • Page 33 25 Addresses English 0458-221-0121-B...
  • Page 34 English 25 Addresses 0458-221-0121-B...
  • Page 35 25 Addresses English 0458-221-0121-B...
  • Page 36 *04582210121B* 0458-221-0121-B...

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