Stihl MS 171 User Manual

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STIHL MS 171, 181, 211
WARNING To reduce the risk of
kickback injury use STIHL reduced kickback bar
and STIHL low kickback chain as specified in
this manual or other available low kickback
components.
ADVERTENCIA Para reducir el
riesgo de lesionarse como resultado de un
culatazo, utilice la barra y la cadena de
contragolpe reducido de la forma especificada
en este manual o de otros componentes
reductores de contragolpe.
Read Instruction Manual thoroughly before
use and follow all safety precautions –
improper use can cause serious or fatal injury.
Antes de usar la máquina lea y siga todas las precauciones
de seguridad dadas en el manual de instrucciones – el uso
incorrecto puede causar lesiones graves o mortales.
Instruction Manual
Manual de instrucciones

Stihl MS 171 Specifications

General

Idle speed	- RPM
Motor type	2-stroke motor
Chain pitch	3/8 \
Blade length	350 mm
Product color	Black, Grey, Orange
Chain tensioner	Yes
Motor speed (max)	10000 RPM
Fuel tank capacity	0.266 L
Engine displacement	31.8 cm³
Power source	Gasoline
Sound power level	112 dB
Vibration emission	4.5 m/s²
Sound pressure level	99 dB

Summary

Safety Precautions and Working Techniques

THE OPERATOR

Requirements and advice for the chainsaw operator.

Proper Clothing

Recommendations for protective apparel.

THE USE OF THE CHAIN SAW

General guidelines for operating the chainsaw.

Transporting the Chain Saw

Fuel

Fueling Instructions

Step-by-step guide for refueling the chainsaw safely.

Fueling

Refueling

Closing

How to properly close the fuel cap.

Checking for proper closure

Filling Chain Oil Tank

Preparations

Filling chain oil tank

Chain Lubricant

Chain Brake

Locking chain with chain brake

How to engage the chain brake for safety.

Releasing the chain brake

How to disengage the chain brake.

Check operation of chain brake

Starting

Standard versions

Versions with Easy2Start

Stopping the engine

If the engine does not start

Operating Instructions

Check chain tension frequently

Importance of frequent chain tension checks.

After finishing work

Maintenance and Care

Complete machine

Air filter

Carburetor

Checking idle adjustment and setting idle speed.