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
► Lay the file gauge on the saw chain – the high‐
est point of the depth gauge must be flush with
the file gauge
► After sharpening, clean the saw chain thor‐
oughly, removing any filings or grinding dust –
lubricate the saw chain thoroughly
► In the event of extended periods of disuse,
store saw chains in cleaned and oiled condi‐
tion
Sharpening tools (special accessories)
Chain pitch Round file
^
Round file File holder File gauge Taper square
file
Sharpening
set
1)
Inches (mm) mm (Inches
)
Part number Part number Part number Part number Part number
1/4P (6.35) 3.2 (1/8) 5605 771
3206
5605 750
4300
0000 893
4005
0814 252
3356
5605 007
1000
1/4 (6.35) 4.0 (5/32) 5605 772 40065605 750 43271110 893 40000814 252 33565605 007
1027
3/8 P (9.32) 4.0 (5/32) 5605 772
4006
5605 750
4327
1110 893
4000
0814 252
3356
5605 007
1027
0.325 (8.25) 4.8 (3/16) 5605 772
4806
5605 750
4328
1110 893
4000
0814 252
3356
5605 007
1028
3/8 (9.32) 5.2 (13/64) 5605 772
5206
5605 750
4329
1110 893
4000
0814 252
3356
5605 007
1029
0.404 (10.26) 5.5 (7/32) 5605 772
5506
5605 750
4330
1106 893
4000
0814 252
3356
5605 007
1030
1)consisting of file holder with round file, taper square file and file gauge
31 Maintenance and Care
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
Complete machine Visual inspection (condition,
leaks)
X X
Clean X
Throttle trigger, throttle trigger
lockout, choke lever, stop
switch, master control lever
(dependent on equipment)
Function test X X
Chain brake Function test X X
Have checked by dealer
1)
X
Manual fuel pump (if present) check X
Have repaired by a specialist
dealer
1)
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
31 Maintenance and Care English
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