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 Main Parts
- 26 Specifications
- 27 Special Accessories
- 28 Ordering Spare Parts
- 29 Maintenance and Repairs
- 30 Disposal
- 31 EC Declaration of Conformity
The following maintenance intervals apply for normal operat‐
ing conditions only. When working under difficult conditions
(high accumulation of dust, highly resinous lumber, lumber
from tropical trees, etc.) or longer than normal each day, the
specified intervals must be shortened accordingly. If you only
use the tool occasionally, extend the intervals accordingly.
Before starting work
At the end of work and/or daily
Whenever tank is refilled
Weekly
Monthly
Annually
If faulty
If damaged
As required
Carburetor Check idle adjustment – saw
chain must not rotate
X X
Set the idle speed; if required
have the chainsaw repaired
by a specialist dealer
1)
X
Spark plug Adjust electrode gap X
Replace after 100 hours of
operation
Accessible screws and nuts
(except adjusting screws)
Tighten
2)
X
Spark arresting screen in muf‐
fler
Check if installed X
Check or replace
1)
X
Chain catcher check X
replace X
Safety information label replace X
1)
STIHL recommends STIHL servicing dealer
2)
When using professional chainsaws (with a power output of 3.4 kW or more) for the first time,
tighten the cylinder block screws after 10 to 20 hours of operation
24 Maintenance and Care English
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