Stihl MS 210 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 (side chain tensioner) 24 Mounting the Bar and Chain (front chain tensioner) 25 Mounting the Bar and Chain (quick chain tensioner) 26 Tensioning the Saw Chain (side chain tensioner) 28 Tensioning the Saw Chain (front chain tensioner) 28 Tensioning the Saw Chain (quick chain tensioner) 29 Checking Chain Tension 29 Fuel 29 Fueling 30 Chain Lubricant 34 Filling Chain Oil Tank 34 Checking Chain Lubrication 35 Chain Brake 35 Winter Operation 36 Starting / Stopping the Engine 37 Operating Instructions 41 Taking Care of the Guide Bar 42 Air Filter System 43 Cleaning the Air Filter 43 Engine Management 44 Adjusting the Carburetor 44 Spark Plug 46 Engine Running Behavior 47 Replacing the Starter Rope and Rewind Spring 48 Storing the Machine 51 Checking and Replacing the Chain Sprocket 52 Maintaining and Sharpening the Saw Chain 53 Inspections and Maintenance by Dealer 57 Maintenance and Care 58 Main Parts 60 Specifications 62 Special Accessories 64 Ordering Spare Parts 64 Maintenance and Repairs 64 Disposal 65 Allocation of STIHL Incorporated Warranty Declarations 65 STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement 65 STIHL Incorporated California Exhaust and Evaporative Emissions Control Warranty Statement 67 Trademarks 70 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 and Working Techniques" 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. { This instruction manual is protected by copyright. All rights reserved, especially the rights to reproduce, translate and process with electronic systems. MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C 1 © ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG, 2012 0458-208-8621-B. VA0.K12. 0000001880_010_GB