MS 250
English
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WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury from loss of 
control, never work on a ladder or any 
other insecure support. Never hold the 
machine above shoulder height. Do not 
overreach.
Position the chain saw in such a way 
that your body is clear of the cutting 
attachment whenever the engine is 
running. Stand to the left of cut while 
bucking.
Never put pressure on the chain saw 
when reaching the end of a cut. The 
pressure may cause the bar and rotating 
saw chain to pop out of the cut or kerf, go 
out of control and strike the operator or 
some other object. If the rotating saw 
chain strikes some other object, a 
reactive force may cause the moving 
saw chain to strike the operator.
STIHL recommends that first-time users 
should cut logs on a sawhorse – see 
"Cutting small logs."
Working Conditions
Operate and start your chain saw only 
outdoors in a well-ventilated area. 
Operate it under good visibility and 
daylight conditions only. Work carefully.
WARNING
Your chain saw is a one-person 
machine. Do not allow other persons in 
the general work area, even when 
starting. Stop the engine immediately if 
you are approached.
WARNING
Even though bystanders should be kept 
away from the running chain saw, never 
work alone. Keep within calling distance 
of others in case help is needed.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury to bystanders 
and damage to property, never let your 
chain saw run unattended. When it is not 
in use (e. g. during a work break), shut it 
off and make sure that unauthorized 
persons do not use it.
WARNING
WARNING
Operate your chain saw so that it 
produces a minimum of noise and 
emissions – do not run engine 
unnecessarily and accelerate the engine 
only for cutting.
As soon as the engine is 
running, this product gen-
erates toxic exhaust 
fumes containing chemi-
cals, such as unburned 
hydrocarbons (including 
benzene) and carbon 
monoxide, that are 
known to cause respira-
tory problems, cancer, 
birth defects, or other 
reproductive harm. Some 
of the gases (e. g. carbon 
monoxide) may be color-
less and odorless. To 
reduce the risk of serious 
or fatal injury/illness from 
inhaling toxic fumes, 
never run the machine 
indoors or in poorly venti-
lated locations. If exhaust 
fumes become concen-
trated due to insufficient 
ventilation, clear obstruc-
tions from work area to 
permit proper ventilation 
before proceeding and/or 
take frequent breaks to 
allow fumes to dissipate 
before they become 
concentrated.