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General| Displacement | 35.2 cm³ |
|---|---|
| Bar Length | 35 cm |
| Chain Oil Capacity | 0.2 L |
| Chain Pitch | 3/8" |
| Fuel Capacity | 270 ml |
Explains symbols attached to the machine shown in the manual.
Details how text elements like bullet points and numbered steps are presented in the manual.
Notes components not installed on all models, marked with an asterisk.
STIHL's continuous product improvement policy.
Key warnings about chainsaw hazards, proper use, and operator safety.
Requirements for the operator's physical and mental health, and avoiding fatigue.
Discusses risks of vibration-induced diseases like whitefinger disease.
Recommendations for sturdy, snug-fitting clothing, long pants, and safety footwear.
Importance of wearing ear plugs or mufflers to protect hearing from chainsaw noise.
Warning against modifying the tool and checking for damage after heavy use.
Safety instructions for carrying the chainsaw, including engaging the chain brake.
Steps for safe fueling, including ventilation and cooling the engine.
Essential checks before operating the saw, including throttle, stop switch, and cutting tool.
Importance of proper chain tension and checking after tightening nuts.
Warnings about starting location, one-person operation, and avoiding drop starts.
Describes two recommended methods for starting the chainsaw on the ground or without placing it on the ground.
Importance of correct idle adjustment for safety and operation.
Instructions on maintaining a firm grip with both hands for control and safety.
Covers footing, balance, weather, working at height, and working in trees.
Discusses risks from exhaust fumes, dust inhalation, and asbestos dust.
Warning against operating with the starting throttle lock.
How to stop the engine immediately in an emergency.
Warns against prying, shoveling, and contact with foreign materials.
Explanation of kickback occurrence when the bar nose contacts an object or is pinched.
How chain force causes rotational force, potentially throwing the bar back.
Description of the chain stopping system and its activation.
Reduced kickback bars and low kickback chains reduce injury risk but don't prevent it.
Importance of proper maintenance for the Quickstop chain brake.
12 points on how to avoid kickback situations, e.g., firm grip, awareness of nose.
Tips to avoid pull-in, like starting cuts at full speed.
Advice to avoid pushback, such as not cutting more than one log at a time.
Process of cutting down a tree, considering fall direction factors.
Factors affecting tree fall direction like wind, lean, and obstacles.
Establishing and clearing escape paths before felling a tree.
Steps for the felling cut, including hinge creation.
Using wedges to control fall direction and kickback warning.
Method for felling large trees using multiple cuts.
Dangerous method for large trees, requiring professional training.
Addresses kickback during limbing, working on logs, and bucking precautions.
High kickback risk during limbing, avoid bar nose contact.
Avoid standing on logs while limbing to prevent slipping or rolling.
Caution with limbs under tension due to spring-back risk.
Safety during bucking, avoiding standing on logs and watching for rolling logs.
Covers warranty claims, replacement parts, maintenance instructions, and stopping engine for work.
Steps for mounting the bar and chain with a side chain tensioner.
Steps for mounting the bar and chain with a front chain tensioner.
Steps for mounting the bar and chain with a quick chain tensioner.
Steps for tensioning the chain using the side tensioner.
Steps for tensioning the chain using the front chain tensioner.
Steps for tensioning the chain using the quick chain tensioner.
Details on gasoline type, octane rating, and oil mix ratio.
Table showing gasoline and oil quantities for different volumes.
Step-by-step instructions for opening the fuel tank cap.
Step-by-step instructions for properly closing the fuel tank cap.
Recommends environmentally compatible chain and bar lubricant, including STIHL BioPlus.
Warning against using waste oil due to health and environmental risks.
Situations when the chain brake is locked: emergency, starting, idling.
Adjustments for starting the engine at temperatures below +10°C.
Warning to close the shutter at temperatures above +20°C to prevent overheating.
Explanation of the four positions of the Master Control lever.
Priming the fuel system and using the decompression valve for easy start models.
General steps for all models: push hand guard, press interlock, squeeze trigger, set lever.
How to position the saw securely on the ground for starting.
Method for starting without placing the saw on the ground.
Steps for pulling the starter grip for standard models.
Two methods for starting with ErgoStart, emphasizing steady pulls and not letting the rope snap back.
Actions to take when the engine starts to fire, including moving the master control lever.
Releasing the chain brake after the engine runs.
Procedure for warming up the engine briefly.
Steps to take if the engine is flooded, including cold start procedure.
Steps after refueling a dry tank for both easy start and standard systems.
Guidelines for the initial break-in period, avoiding high revs without load.
How chain tension changes with temperature and the need for retensioning.
Covers post-operation, storage, and maintenance procedures for the guide bar.
Describes fabric and fleece filters for different operating conditions.
Steps for removing, cleaning, and reinstalling the air filter.
Factory setting for the carburetor for optimal fuel-air mixture.
Covers engine stopping, chain running at idle, erratic behavior, and high altitude tuning.
Steps for checking, cleaning, and adjusting the spark plug gap.
Common causes of spark plug fouling like oil mix and dirty air filter.
When to replace the spark plug.
Steps to remove the fan housing.
Procedure for removing parts from standard rewind starter.
Procedure for removing parts from ErgoStart rewind starter.
Steps for replacing the starter rope on ElastoStart models.
Steps for replacing starter rope on other models.
Steps for installing the rope rotor on standard starters.
Steps for installing the rope rotor on ErgoStart models.
Steps for removing the rope rotor, with safety warnings.
Procedure for installing a new rewind spring.
How to fit the fan housing.
Instructions for storing the machine for short periods.
Detailed instructions for storing the machine for longer periods.
When and how to replace the chain sprocket.
Benefits of a sharp chain and risks of using a dull or damaged one.
Checking the chain for cracks and damaged rivets.
Covers selecting tools, using a file holder, clamping the bar, locking chain, and sharpening strokes.
Details filing technique, angles, and chain locking for correct sharpening.
How depth gauge determines chip thickness and penetration.
How depth gauge setting is reduced when sharpening and how to check/lower it.
How to file the top of the depth gauge and check its height.
Part numbers for various sharpening tools.
Labels for components on the left side of the saw, numbered 1-15.
Labels for components on the right side of the saw, numbered 16-27.
Explains terms like Twist Lock, Carburetor Adjusting Screws, Fuel Pump, Decompression Valve, etc.
Covers EPA/CEPA, CARB terms, and basic engine info.
Displacement, bore, stroke, power, and idle speed for MS 210 model.
Displacement, bore, stroke, power, and idle speed for MS 230 model.
Displacement, bore, stroke, power, and idle speed for MS 250 model.
Details on the ignition system, spark plug, and electrode gap.
Specifications for chain sprockets and guide bars for MS 210, MS 230, MS 250.
Specifications for Oilomatic chains for MS 210, MS 230, MS 250.
Only authorized STIHL service shops should perform repairs.
Warranty coverage is contingent on authorized repairs with genuine STIHL parts.
Covers fatigue, clothing, work area, fire extinguisher, felling distance, and escape paths.
Includes handling, transport, avoiding damaged saws, ventilation, and tree work.
Addresses kickback, cutting brush, tensioned limbs, and CSA classification.
Outlines owner's rights, obligations, coverage, and owner's maintenance duties.
How and where warranty work is performed, and the use of approved parts.
Specific exclusions from warranty coverage like misuse and lack of maintenance.
Details CSA standard requirements for kickback angles and compliant cutting attachments.
Defines classes of chainsaws based on engine type, use, and displacement.
Reduced-kickback chain meeting 60° kickback angle.
Low-kickback chain meeting 45° kickback angle.
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