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Table Of Contents

STIHL MS 151 C
1 Guide to Using this Manual
- 1.1 Pictograms
- 1.2 Symbols in text
- 1.3 Engineering improvements
2 Safety Precautions
- 2.1 General
- 2.2 Intended use
- 2.3 Clothing and Equipment
- 2.4 Transporting
- 2.5 Cleaning
- 2.6 Accessories
- 2.7 Refuelling
- 2.8 Before Starting Work
- 2.9 Starting the chain saw
- 2.10 During operation
- 2.11 After finishing work
- 2.12 Storage
- 2.13 Vibrations
- 2.14 Maintenance and repairs
3 Reactive Forces
- 3.1 Dangers of kickback
- 3.2 Kickback occurs if, e. g.,
- 3.3 Quickstop chain brake:
- 3.4 To reduce the risk of kickback
- 3.5 Pull-in (A)
- 3.6 Pushback (B)
- 3.7 Exercise extreme caution
4 Working Techniques
- 4.1 Sawing
- 4.2 Preparing for felling
- 4.3 Felling notch
- 4.4 Sapwood cuts
- 4.5 Basic information on felling cut
- 4.6 Selecting the appropriate felling cut
- 4.7 Felling cut with stabilizing strap (normal tree)
- 4.8 Felling Cut with Holding Strap (Leaner)
5 Cutting Attachment
- 5.1 Chain Scabbard
6 Mounting the Bar and Chain
- 6.1 Disengaging the chain brake
- 6.2 Removing the chain sprocket cover
- 6.3 Mounting the Guide Bar
- 6.4 Fitting the saw chain
7 Tensioning the Saw Chain (side chain tensioner)
8 Checking Chain Tension
9 Fuel
- 9.1 STIHL MotoMix
- 9.2 Mixing Fuel
- 9.3 Storing Fuel
10 Fueling
- 10.1 Preparations
- 10.2 Opening
- 10.3 Filling Up with Fuel
- 10.4 Closing
- 10.5 If the tank cap cannot be locked in the fuel tank opening
11 Chain Lubricant
12 Filling Chain Oil Tank
- 12.1 Preparations
- 12.2 Filling up with chain oil
13 Checking Chain Lubrication
14 Chain Brake
- 14.1 Saw chain, lock
- 14.2 Disengaging the chain brake
- 14.3 Checking Operation of the Chain Brake
- 14.4 Chain Brake Maintenance
15 Starting / Stopping the Engine
- 15.1 Positions of the Master Control lever
- 15.2 Positions of Choke Shutter
- 15.3 Adjust Master Control lever
- 15.4 Manual fuel pump
- 15.5 Holding the Chain Saw
- 15.6 Actuating
- 15.7 Starting the Chainsaw
- 15.8 When Engine Begins to Fire
- 15.9 As Soon As the Engine Runs
- 15.10 At Very Low Outside Temperatures
- 15.11 Shut off the engine
- 15.12 If Engine Does Not Start
- 15.13 If Fuel Tank Has Been Run Completely Dry and Then Refueled
16 Operating Instructions
- 16.1 During the break-in period
- 16.2 During work
- 16.3 After finishing work
17 Taking Care of the Guide Bar
18 Cleaning the Air Filter
- 18.1 If there is a noticeable loss of engine power
19 Adjusting the Carburetor
- 19.1 General Information
- 19.2 Preparations
- 19.3 Standard Setting
- 19.4 Adjusting Idle Speed
- 19.5 Fine Tuning for Operation at High Altitude
20 Spark Plug
- 20.1 Removing the Spark Plug
- 20.2 Checking the Spark Plug
- 20.3 Installing the spark plug
21 Storing the Machine
22 Checking the Chain Sprocket
- 22.1 Replace the chain sprocket
23 Maintaining and Sharpening the Saw Chain
- 23.1 Sawing effortlessly with a properly sharpened saw chain
- 23.2 Chain pitch
- 23.3 Sharpening and side plate angles
- 23.4 File holder
- 23.5 To check the angles
- 23.6 Proper sharpening
- 23.7 Depth gauge setting
- 23.8 Lowering the depth gauges
24 Maintenance and Care
25 Minimize Wear and Avoid Damage
- 25.1 Maintenance Work
- 25.2 Parts Subject to Wear and Tear
26 Main Parts
27 Specifications
- 27.1 Engine
- 27.2 Ignition System
- 27.3 Fuel System
- 27.4 Chain Lubrication
- 27.5 Weight
- 27.6 Cutting Attachment
- 27.7 Noise and Vibration Data
- 27.8 REACH
- 27.9 Exhaust Emissions
28 Special Accessories
- 28.1 Mounting the Spiked Bumper
29 Ordering Spare Parts
30 Maintenance and Repairs
31 Disposal
32 EC Declaration of Conformity

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