Stihl MS 211 C-BE User Manual

The diameter of file to be used depends on the
chain pitch – see table "Sharpening tools".
The angles of the cutter must be maintained dur‐
ing resharpening.
29.3 Sharpening and side plate
angles
A
B
689BA021 KN
A Sharpening angle
STIHL saw chains are sharpened with a 30°
sharpening angle. Ripping chains, which are
sharpened with a 10° sharpening angle, are
exceptions. Ripping chains have an X in the des‐
ignation.
B Side plate angle
The correct side plate angle results automatically
when the specified file holder and file diameter
are used.
Tooth shapes Angle (°)
A B
Micro = semi-chisel tooth, e. g.,
63 PM3, 26 RM3, 36 RM
30 75
Super = full chisel tooth, e. g.,
63 PS3, 26 RS, 36 RS3
30 60
Ripping chain, e. g., 63 PMX,
36 RMX
10 75
The angles must be identical for all cutters in the
saw chain. Varying angles: Rough, uneven run‐
ning of the saw chain, increased wear – even to
the point of saw chain breakage.
29.4 File holder
689BA025 KN
► Use a file holder
Always use a file holder (special accessory, see
table "Sharpening tools") when sharpening saw
chains by hand. File holders have markings for
the sharpening angle.
Use only special saw chain files! Other files are
unsuitable in terms of shape and type of cutting.
29.5 To check the angles
001BA203 KN
STIHL filing gauge (special accessory, see table
"Sharpening tools") – a universal tool for check‐
ing sharpening and side plate angles, depth
gauge setting, and tooth length, as well as clean‐
ing grooves and oil inlet holes.
29.6 Proper sharpening
► Select sharpening tools in accordance with
chain pitch
► Clamp guide bar if necessary
► Block saw chain – push the hand guard for‐
ward
► To advance the saw chain, pull the hand
guard toward the handlebar: The chain brake
is disengaged. With the Quickstop Super
chain brake system, additionally press the
throttle trigger lockout
► Sharpen frequently, removing little material –
two or three strokes of the file are usually suffi‐
cient for simple resharpening
English 29 Maintaining and Sharpening the Saw Chain
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Stihl MS 211 C-BE Specifications

General

Displacement	35.2 cm³
Power output	1.7 kW
Oilomatic chain type	Picco Micro 3 (PM3)
Guide Bar Length	35 cm
Chain pitch	3/8"