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Storing the Machine

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English NOTICE When the starter rope is fully extended it must still be possible to rotate the rotor another half turn. If this is not the case, the spring is overtensioned and could break. N Take one turn of the rope off the rotor. Versions with Easy2Start N Fit the spring housing, driver and washer on the starter post. N Use circlip pliers to carefully install the circlip in the starter post groove. All versions N Fit the fan housing on the crankcase. Replacing a Broken Rewind Spring N Removing the Rope Rotor WARNING The bits of spring may still be under tension and could fly apart when you take them out of the housing. To reduce the risk of injury, wear face protection and work gloves. N Carefully remove the parts of the spring. N Lubricate the new spring with a few drops of non-resinous oil. N Place the new spring with frame in position in the fan housing - the anchor loop must engage the lug in the housing. N Apply suitable tools (screwdriver, punch, etc.) to the recesses and push the spring into its seat in the fan housing - it slips out of the frame in this process. N Take the frame out of the fan housing. N Reinstall the rope rotor, tension the rewind spring, fit the fan housing and secure it in position. 001BA126 KN Storing the Machine For periods of 3 months or longer N Drain and clean the fuel tank in a well ventilated area. N Dispose of fuel properly in accordance with local environmental requirements. N Run the engine until the carburetor is dry - this helps prevent the carburetor diaphragms sticking together. N Remove the saw chain and guide bar, clean them and spray with corrosion inhibiting oil. N Thoroughly clean the machine - pay special attention to the cylinder fins and air filter. N If you use a biological chain and bar lubricant, e.g. STIHL BioPlus, completely fill the chain oil tank. N Store the machine in a dry, high or locked location, out of the reach of children and other unauthorized persons. MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C 51

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MS 210, MS 210 C, MS 230, MS 230 C, MS 250, MS 250 C
English
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NOTICE
When the starter rope is fully extended it
must still be possible to rotate the rotor
another half turn. If this is not the case,
the spring is overtensioned and could
break.
N
Take one turn of the rope off the
rotor.
Versions with Easy2Start
N
Fit the spring housing, driver and
washer on the starter post.
N
Use circlip pliers to carefully install
the circlip in the starter post groove.
All versions
N
Fit the fan housing on the
crankcase.
Replacing a Broken Rewind Spring
N
Removing the Rope Rotor
WARNING
The bits of spring may still be under
tension and could fly apart when you
take them out of the housing. To reduce
the risk of injury, wear face protection
and work gloves.
N
Carefully remove the parts of the
spring.
N
Lubricate the new spring with a few
drops of non-resinous oil.
N
Place the new spring with frame in
position in the fan housing – the
anchor loop must engage the lug in
the housing.
N
Apply suitable tools (screwdriver,
punch, etc.) to the recesses and
push the spring into its seat in the
fan housing – it slips out of the frame
in this process.
N
Take the frame out of the fan
housing.
N
Reinstall the rope rotor, tension the
rewind spring, fit the fan housing
and secure it in position.
For periods of 3 months or longer
N
Drain and clean the fuel tank in a
well ventilated area.
N
Dispose of fuel properly in
accordance with local
environmental requirements.
N
Run the engine until the carburetor
is dry – this helps prevent the
carburetor diaphragms sticking
together.
N
Remove the saw chain and guide
bar, clean them and spray with
corrosion inhibiting oil.
N
Thoroughly clean the machine – pay
special attention to the cylinder fins
and air filter.
N
If you use a biological chain and bar
lubricant, e.g. STIHL BioPlus,
completely fill the chain oil tank.
N
Store the machine in a dry, high or
locked location, out of the reach of
children and other unauthorized
persons.
001BA126 KN
Storing the Machine