Stihl MS 151 T C-E Instruction Manual - Page 3

Contents English Original Instruction Manual Printed on chlorine-free paper Printing inks contain vegetable oils, paper can be recycled. Guide to Using this Manual 2 Safety Precautions and Working Techniques 3 Cutting Attachment 23 Mounting the Bar and Chain 23 Tensioning the Saw Chain (side chain tensioner) 25 Checking Chain Tension 25 Fuel 25 Fueling 27 Chain Lubricant 29 Filling Chain Oil Tank 30 Checking Chain Lubrication 30 Chain Brake 31 Starting / Stopping the Engine 32 Operating Instructions 35 Taking Care of the Guide Bar 36 Cleaning the Air Filter 37 Engine Management 37 Adjusting the Carburetor 37 Spark Plug 38 Storing the Machine 40 Checking and Replacing the Chain Sprocket 40 Maintaining and Sharpening the Saw Chain 41 Maintenance and Care 45 Main Parts 47 Specifications 49 Ordering Spare Parts 50 Maintenance and Repairs 50 Disposal 50 Limited Warranty STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement STIHL Incorporated California Exhaust and Evaporative Emissions Control Warranty Statement Trademarks 51 This manual contains operating and safety instructions for all STIHL Professional Tree Service Chain Saws. 51 A professional tree service chain saw is designed especially for in-tree maintenance, tree surgery and other cutting work in confined spaces such as 53 working from a rope and harness or from 55 a lift-bucket. Allow only persons who fully understand this manual to operate your chain saw. To receive maximum performance and satisfaction from your STIHL chain saw, it is important that you read, understand and follow the safety precautions and the operating and maintenance instructions in chapter "Safety Precautions for Chain saw Users" and "Safety Precautions" before using your chain saw. For further information you can go to www.stihlusa.com. Contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for your area if you do not understand any of the instructions in this manual. WARNING Because a chain saw 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. MS 151 TC This instruction manual is protected by copyright. All rights reserved, especially the rights to reproduce, translate and process with electronic systems. 1 © ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG, 2020 0458-508-8621-A. VA4.K20. 0000008472_005_GB