Stihl 171 User Manual

Original Instruction ManualPrinted on chlorine-free paper
Printing inks contain vegetable oils, paper can be recycled.
© ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG, 2011 0458-533-8621-B. M10.B11.CP. 0000000877_009_GB
MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C
English
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Contents
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.
Guide to Using this Manual 2
Safety Precautions and Working
Techniques 3
Cutting Attachment 24
Mounting the Bar and Chain (side
chain tensioner) 24
Mounting the Bar and Chain (quick
chain tensioner) 25
Tensioning the Saw Chain (side
chain tensioner) 27
Tensioning the Saw Chain (quick
chain tensioner) 27
Checking Chain Tension 28
Fuel 28
Fueling 29
Chain Lubricant 31
Filling Chain Oil Tank 31
Checking Chain Lubrication 32
Chain Brake 32
Winter Operation 33
Starting / Stopping the Engine 34
Operating Instructions 38
Taking Care of the Guide Bar 39
Shroud 39
Air Filter System 40
Cleaning the Air Filter 40
Engine Management 41
Adjusting the Carburetor 41
Spark Plug 42
Engine Running Behavior 43
Replacing the Starter Rope and
Rewind Spring 43
Storing the Machine 47
Checking and Replacing the Chain
Sprocket 47
Maintaining and Sharpening the
Saw Chain 48
Inspections and Maintenance by
Dealer 52
Maintenance and Care 53
Main Parts 55
Specifications 57
Special Accessories 59
Ordering Spare Parts 59
Maintenance and Repairs 60
STIHL Incorporated Federal
Emission Control Warranty
Statement 60
STIHL Incorporated California
Exhaust and Evaporative
Emissions Control Warranty
Statement 62
Trademarks 64
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.

Stihl 171 Specifications

General

Fuel Capacity	250 ml
Chain Oil Capacity	145 ml
Engine Power	1.3 kW
Displacement	30.1 cc
Weight	4.3 kg
Bar Length	30 cm
Chain Pitch	3/8"