Stihl MS 881 User Manual

► Plunge the guide bar into the felling cut until it
is visible at the other side of the trunk,
11.9.5.
► Apply the spiked bumper behind the hinge and
use it as a pivot.
► Enlarge felling cut in direction of hinge.
► Enlarge felling cut in direction of stabilizing
strap.
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3.
► Insert a felling wedge. The felling wedge must
match the tree diameter and the width of the
felling cut.
► Shout a warning.
► With outstretched arms, cut through the stabi‐
lizing strap horizontally from outside at the
same level as the felling cut.
The tree falls.
11.9.8 Felling normal, large diameter tree
A normal tree is felled with a felling cut and stabi‐
lizing strap. This felling cut must be performed if
the tree diameter is greater than the guide bar’s
length.
► Shout a warning.
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1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
► Apply the spiked bumper at the same height
as the felling cut and use it as a pivot.
► Hold the saw horizontally and swing it into the
felling cut as far as possible.
► Enlarge felling cut in direction of hinge.
► Enlarge felling cut in direction of stabilizing
strap.
► Move to the other side of the tree.
► Plunge the guide bar into the felling cut at the
same height.
► Enlarge felling cut in direction of hinge.
► Enlarge felling cut in direction of stabilizing
strap.
6.
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► Insert a felling wedge. The felling wedge must
match the tree diameter and the width of the
felling cut.
► Shout a warning.
► With outstretched arms, cut through the stabi‐
lizing strap horizontally from outside at the
same level as the felling cut.
The tree falls.
11.9.9 Felling a small diameter leaner
A leaner is felled with a felling cut and holding
strap. This felling cut must be performed if the
tree diameter is less than the guide bar’s length.
► Shout a warning.
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1.
2.
► Plunge the guide bar into the felling cut until it
is visible at the other side of the trunk,
11.9.5.
► Enlarge felling cut in direction of hinge.
► Enlarge felling cut in direction of holding strap.
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► Shout a warning.
English 11 Operating the Saw
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Stihl MS 881 Specifications

General

Idle speed	2800 RPM
Motor type	2-stroke motor
Chain pitch	1/2.47 \
Blade length	900 mm
Product color	Black, Grey, Orange
Motor speed (max)	8500 RPM
Oil tank capacity	0.7 L
Fuel tank capacity	1.3 L
Engine displacement	121.6 cm³
Kickback protection	Yes
Engine power	8.7 hp
Power source	Gasoline
Sound power level	118 dB
Vibration emission	8.9 m/s²
Sound pressure level	106 dB

Weight and Dimensions

Weight	9800 g