Instruction Manual
Table Of Contents
- STIHL MS 151 TC
- 1 Guide to Using this Manual
- 2 Safety Precautions
- 3 Reactive Forces
- 4 Working Techniques
- 5 Cutting Attachment
- 6 Mounting the Bar and Chain
- 7 Tensioning the Saw Chain (side chain tensioner)
- 8 Checking Chain Tension
- 9 Fuel
- 10 Fueling
- 11 Chain Lubricant
- 12 Filling Chain Oil Tank
- 13 Checking Chain Lubrication
- 14 Chain Brake
- 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
- 17 Taking Care of the Guide Bar
- 18 Cleaning the Air Filter
- 19 Adjusting the Carburetor
- 20 Spark Plug
- 21 Storing the Machine
- 22 Checking the Chain Sprocket
- 23 Maintaining and Sharpening the Saw Chain
- 24 Maintenance and Care
- 25 Minimize Wear and Avoid Damage
- 26 Main Parts
- 27 Specifications
- 28 Special Accessories
- 29 Ordering Spare Parts
- 30 Maintenance and Repairs
- 31 Disposal
- 32 EC Declaration of Conformity
5.1 Chain Scabbard
001BA244 KN
Your saw comes standard with a chain scabbard
that matches the cutting attachment.
If guide bars of different lengths are mounted to
the saw, always use a chain scabbard of the cor‐
rect length which covers the complete guide bar.
The length of the matching guide bars is marked
on the side of the chain scabbard.
6 Mounting the Bar and
Chain
6.1 Disengage the chain brake.
3006BA001 KN
► Pull the hand guard towards the front handle
until there is an audible click – the chain brake
is disengaged.
6.2 Removing the chain sprocket
cover
1
2011BA002 KN
2
► Unscrew the nut (1) and remove the chain
sprocket cover (2)
6.3 Mounting the Guide Bar
2011BA003 KN
1
2
► Turn the screw (1) to the left until the tensioner
slide (2) butts against the left end of the hous‐
ing slot
4
3
2011BA004 KN
► Fit the guide bar over the stud (3) and engage
the peg of the tensioner slide in the hole (4).
6.4 Fitting the saw chain
WARNING
Wear work gloves to protect your hands from the
sharp cutters.
2011BA005 KN
1
► Fit chain around the sprocket (1) and over the
guide bar – the cutting edges on top of the bar
must point to the bar nose.
6 Mounting the Bar and Chain English
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