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 © ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG, 2006 Printed on chlorine-free paper. BA_ SE_122_ 003_01_ 04.fm0458 150 8621 A. M0,5. J6. CP. Printed in USA Printing inks contain vegetable oils; paper can be recycled. Contents Secondary Chain Braking

Ignited Vapors may explode. Always stop the engine and allow it to cool before filling the fuel tank. Do not smoke while filling the tank. Keep sparks and open flames at a distance from the area. NOTE: Dispose of the old fuel/oil mix in accordance to Federal, State and Local regulations. Remove fuel capWARNING: slowly to avoid injury from fuel spray. Never operate the unit without the fuel cap securely in place. Add fuel in a clean, WARNING: well ventilated outdoor area. Wipe up any spilled fuel

: Leave approx.1/10 of diameter uncut. This is the hinge. : Do not cut through the hinge - you could lose control of the direction of the fall. MS 270, MS 270 C, MS 280, MS 280 C English / USA Drive wedges into the felling cut where necessary to control the fall. ! Warning! If the tip of the bar contacts a wedge, it may cause kickback. Wedges should be of wood or plastic - never steel, which can damage the chain. 001BA145 KN E E 001BA147 KN E = Hinge : Helps control the falling tree. : Do not cu

This contact may abruptly stop the saw chain and in some cases may cause a lightning fast reverse reaction, kicking the guide bar up and back towards the user, or push the guide bar back towards the operator. Kickback may cause you to lose control of the saw. As a chain saw user, you can take several steps to keep your cutting jobs free from accident or injury due to kickback. A. With a basic understanding of kickback, you can reduce or eliminate the element of surprise. It is a sudden surpris

Any warranted part which is scheduled for replacement as required maintenance will be warranted for the period of time up to the first scheduled replacement point for that part. Diagnosis You, as the owner, shall not be charged for diagnostic labor which leads to the determination that a warranted part is defective. However, if you claim warranty for a component and the machine is tested as non-defective, STIHL Incorporated will charge you for the cost of the emission test. Mechanical diagnostic

Move the chain saw at least 10 feet (3 m) from the fueling point before starting the engine. 4. Do not allow other persons to be near the chain saw when starting or cutting with the chain saw. Keep bystanders and animals out of the work area. 5. Do not start cutting until you have a clear work area, secure footing, and a planned retreat path from the falling tree. 6. Hold the chain saw firmly with both hands, the right hand on the rear handle and the left hand on the front handle, when the en

BA_ SE_135_ 003_01_02.fm0457 184 3021. M2. L6. CP. Printed in USA Printing inks contain vegetable oils; paper can be recycled. Contents Safety Precautions and Working Techniques ......................... 2 Maintenance Chart ......................... 26 Main Parts of the Saw .................... 28 This manual contains the safety precautions and recommended cutting techniques outlined in STIHL instruction manuals for gasoline-powered chainsaws. Even if you are an experienced chainsaw user, it is

STIHL Incorporated is liable for damages to other engine components caused by the failure of a warranted part still under warranty. MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C English / USA Trademarks Emission Warranty Parts List Air filter, Carburetor, Purger, Choke (Cold Start Enrichment System), Control Linkages, Intake Manifold, Magneto or Electronic Ignition System (Ignition Module), Spark Plug, Catalytic Converter (if applicable), Fuel Tank, Fuel Cap, Fuel Line, Fuel Line Fittings

If the engine doesn’t start: Tank has been run until completely dry : Pull the starter grip slowly with your When the engine begins to fire: right hand until you feel it engage – and then give it a brisk strong pull. : Turn choke knob clockwise, away and then refueled: : Press fuel pump bulb at least 5 times – even if bulb is filled with Do not pull out the starter rope all from g. the way – it might otherwise break. : Press decompression valve button Do not let the starter grip snap back again

To reduce the risk of serious or 001BA082 KN Position the chainsaw in such a way that your body is clear of the cutting attachment whenever the engine is running. Stand to the left of cut while bucking. Never put pressure on the saw when reaching the end of a cut. The pressure may cause the bar and rotating chain to pop out of the cut or kerf, go out of control and strike the operator or some other object. If the rotating chain strikes some other object, a reactive force may ! Warning! fatal inj