STIHL MS 210 230 250 Chainsaw Owners Manual

STIHL MS 210, 230, 250 Instruction Manual Manual de instrucciones Warning! To reduce the risk of kickback injury use STIHL reduced kickback bar and STIHL PM1, PMC3 (3/8 ” Picco) or RM2, RMC3 (0,325 “) chain depending on sprocket or other available low kickback components. Advertencia! Para reducir el riesgo de lesionarse como resultado de un culatazo, utilice la barra de contragolpe reducido y la cadena PM1, PMC3 (Picco de 3/8 pulg) o RM2, RMC3 (0,325 pulg) de STIHL, dependiendo de la rueda dentada usada y de otros componentes reductores de contragolpe.

Read and follow all safety precautions in Instruction Manual ­ improper use can cause serious or fatal injury. Lea y siga todas las precauciones de seguridad dadas en el manual de instrucciones ­ el uso incorrecto puede causar lesiones graves o mortales. English / USA Contents Allow only persons who understand this Manual to operate your chainsaw. To receive maximum performance and satisfaction from your STIHL chainsaw, it is important that you read and understand the maintenance and safety precautions, starting on page 3, before using your chainsaw. Contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for your area if you do not understand any of the instructions in this Manual. Guide to Using this Manual 2 Easy2Start 3 Safety Precautions and Working Techniques . 3 Mounting the Bar and Chain (Side chain tensioner) 26 Mounting the Bar and Chain (Front chain tensioner) . 28 Mounting the Bar and Chain (Quick Chain Tensioner) . 29 Tensioning the Saw Chain (Side chain tensioner) 32 Tensioning the Saw Chain (Front chain tensioner) . 32 Tensioning the Saw Chain (Quick chain tensioner) 33 Checking Chain Tension . 33 Fuel 33 Fueling 34 Chain Lubricant 36 Filling Chain Oil Tank 36 Checking Chain Lubrication . 37 Chain Brake 37 Winter Operation . 38 Information Before You Start . 39 Starting / Stopping the Engine 39 Operating Instructions 43 Taking Care of Guide Bar . 44 Air Filter System . 45 Cleaning the Air Filter . 45 Motor Management 46 Adjusting the Carburetor 46 Checking the Spark Plug 48 Replacing Starter Rope and Rewind Spring . 49 Storing the Machine . 53 Checking and Replacing Chain Sprocket . 53 Maintaining and Sharpening Saw Chain 55 Maintenance Chart . 59 Main Parts of the Saw 61 Specifications . 64 Special Accessories . 66 Ordering Spare Parts . 66 Maintenance and Repairs 66 STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement 67 STIHL Incorporated California Exhaust and Evaporative Emissions Control Warranty Statement . 69 Trademarks 71 Printed on chlorine-free paper. Printing inks contain vegetable oils; paper can be recycled. BA_SE_090_011_01_17.fm !Warning! Because a chainsaw is a high-speed wood-cutting tool, some special safety precautions must be observed as with any other power saw to reduce the risk of personal injury. Careless or improper use may cause serious or even fatal injury. STIHL’s philosophy is to continually improve all of its products. As a result, engineering changes and improvements are made from time-to-time. If the operating characteristics or the appearance of your chainsaw differs from those described in this Manual, please contact your STIHL dealer for information and assistance. ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG, 2008 0458 208 8621 A. M25. G8. CP. Printed in USA STIHl MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C 1 English / USA Guide to Using this Manual Pictograms All the pictograms attached to the machine are shown and explained in this manual. The operating and handling instructions are supported by illustrations. In addition to the operating instructions, this manual may contain paragraphs that require your special attention. Such paragraphs are marked with the symbols described below: Warning where there is a risk of an accident or personal injury or serious damage to property.