Stihl MS 181 Instruction Manual

MS 171, MS 171 C, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C
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For all versions
N Push the hand guard (1) forwards –
the saw chain is blocked
N Simultaneously press the throttle
trigger lockout (2) and throttle
trigger – set the master control
lever (3):
Position choke shutter closed l
– if engine is cold (even if the engine
has stalled during opening of
throttle after starting)
Position starting acceleration n
– if engine is warm (once the engine
has been running for approx. one
minute)
N Hold and start the chain saw
When the engine has turned over for the
first time
N Move the master control lever to the
position starting acceleration n
N Hold and start the chain saw
Once the engine is running
N Press the throttle trigger lockout and
blip the throttle trigger (4); the
master control lever (3) jumps to the
operating position F and the engine
begins to idle
N Pull the hand guard toward the
handlebar
The chain brake is released – the chain
saw is ready for use.
NOTICE
Open the throttle only when the chain
brake is off. Increased engine speeds
with the chain brake on (saw chain is
stationary) will quickly damage the
clutch and chain brake.
At very low temperatures
N let the engine warm up briefly with
the throttle slightly open
Switch off the engine
N Move the master control lever to the
stop position 0
2
1
533BA005 KN
0
3
3
4
5
0
533BA006 KN
143BA012 KN

Stihl MS 181 Specifications

General

Idle speed	- RPM
Motor type	2-stroke motor
Chain pitch	3/8 \
Blade length	400 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	3.5 m/s²
Sound pressure level	100 dB

Weight and Dimensions

Weight	43004300 g