Instruction Manual
Table Of Contents
- STIHL MS 171, 181, 211
- 1 Guide to Using this Manual
- 2 Safety Precautions
- 3 Reactive Forces
- 4 Working Techniques
- 5 Cutting Attachment
- 6 Mounting the Bar and Chain (side chain tensioner)
- 7 Mounting the Bar and Chain (quick chain tensioner)
- 8 Tensioning the Saw Chain (side chain tensioner)
- 9 Tensioning the Saw Chain (quick chain tensioner)
- 10 Checking Chain Tension
- 11 Fuel
- 12 Fueling
- 13 Chain Lubricant
- 14 Filling Chain Oil Tank
- 15 Checking Chain Lubrication
- 16 Chain Brake
- 17 Winter Operation
- 18 Starting / Stopping the Engine
- 18.1 Positions of the master control lever
- 18.2 Adjusting the master control lever
- 18.3 Fuel pump
- 18.4 Holding the chain saw
- 18.5 Starting
- 18.6 Starting the chain saw
- 18.7 When the engine has turned over for the first time
- 18.8 Once the engine is running
- 18.9 At very low temperatures
- 18.10 Switch off the engine
- 18.11 If the engine does not start
- 19 Operating Instructions
- 20 Taking Care of the Guide Bar
- 21 Shroud
- 22 Air Filter System
- 23 Cleaning the Air Filter
- 24 Adjusting the Carburetor
- 25 Spark Arresting Screen in Muffler
- 26 Spark Plug
- 27 Engine Running Behavior
- 28 Storing the Machine
- 29 Checking and Replacing the Chain Sprocket
- 30 Maintaining and Sharpening the Saw Chain
- 31 Maintenance and Care
- 32 Main Parts
- 33 Specifications
- 34 Ordering Spare Parts
- 35 Maintenance and Repairs
- 36 Disposal
- 37 EC Declaration of Conformity
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Do not cut into the stabilizing strap
The felling cut must be continued on the oppo‐
site side of the trunk.
Ensure that the second cut is at the same level
as the first cut.
► Plunge cut the felling cut
► Make the felling cut up to the hinge (4)
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Do not cut into the hinge
► Make the felling cut up to the stabilizing
strap (5)
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Do not cut into the stabilizing strap
001BA274 KN
6.
► Set the felling wedge (6)
Shout a second warning immediately before the
tree falls.
► Cut through the stabilizing strap, horizontal
level with the felling cut, with arms fully exten‐
ded
4.8 Felling Cut with Holding Strap
(Leaner)
A) Thin trunks
Implement this felling cut when the trunk diame‐
ter is smaller than the cutting length of the chain‐
saw.
001BA265 KN
1.
2.
► Plunge cut the guide bar into the trunk until it
exits on the other side
► Make the felling cut (E) towards the hinge (1)
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Cut horizontally
–
Do not cut into the hinge
► Make the felling cut towards the holding strap
(2)
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Cut horizontally
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Do not cut into the holding strap.
001BA266 KN
Shout a second warning immediately before the
tree falls.
► With outstretched arms, cut through the hold‐
ing strap at a downward angle from outside.
B) Thick trunks
001BA267 KN
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Perform this felling cut when the tree diameter is
greater than the cutting length of the chainsaw.
► Engage the spiked bumper behind the holding
strap and use it as a pivot – avoid reposition‐
ing the chainsaw more than necessary.
► The guide bar nose enters the wood (1) before
it reaches the hinge – hold the chainsaw hori‐
zontally and swing it as far as possible.
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Do not cut into the holding strap or hinge.
► Make the felling cut up to the hinge (2)
–
Do not cut into the hinge
► Make the felling cut up to the holding strap (3)
–
Do not cut into the holding strap.
The felling cut must be continued on the oppo‐
site side of the trunk.
Ensure that the second cut is at the same level
as the first cut.
► Engage the spiked bumper behind the hinge
and use this as the rotation point – reposition
the chainsaw as little as possible
► 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)
English 4 Working Techniques
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