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8 Maintenance, Repair and Storage ► Avoid repositioning the saw more than neces‐ sary. 7.5.9 Plunge-cut Method WARNING ■ This method is extremely dangerous because it involves the use of the nose of the guide bar and can result in kickback. If you are inexper‐ ienced with a chain saw, plunge-cutting should not be attempted. Seek the help of a profes‐ sional. Use the plunge-cut method for making the felling back cut on trees with a diameter more than twice the effective cutting length of the guide bar. 3 4 2 1 ► After creating a large felling notch, begin the plunge cut by applying the lower portion of the guide bar nose to the tree at an angle. Cut until the depth of the kerf is about the same as the width of the guide bar. Next, align the saw in the direction in which the recess is to be cut. ► With the saw at full throttle, insert the guide bar in the trunk. ► Enlarge the plunge cut as illustrated in the illustration above. ► Follow the sectioning method described previ‐ ously to make the felling back cut. 8 Maintenance, Repair and Storage 8.1 Warnings and Instructions WARNING ■ There are no user-authorized repairs for the chain saw. To reduce the risk of fire or other personal injury and property damage: - Users may carry out only the cleaning and maintenance operations described in this manual. - Strictly follow the cleaning and mainte‐ nance instructions in the appropriate sec‐ tions of this instruction manual. 0000-GXX-1443-A1 English - STIHL recommends that all repair work be performed by authorized STIHL servicing dealers. ■ To reduce the risk of personal injury and prop‐ erty damage from unintentional starting: - Shut off the engine and engage the chain brake by moving the front hand guard for‐ ward before inspecting the chain saw or carrying out any cleaning, maintenance or repair work. Always shut off the engine before storing the chain saw, and any other time it is not in use. ■ Proper maintenance will help maintain cutting performance and reduce the risk of personal injury caused by chain derailment and reactive forces. - Wear gloves when handling the saw chain. - Keep the chain, guide bar and sprocket clean. - Replace the chain and guide bar when they become worn or damaged. - Keep the chain sharp and at proper ten‐ sion. - Tighten all nuts, bolts and screws after each use. ■ Like an automobile brake, the chain brake on your chain saw incurs wear each time it is engaged. In order for the chain brake on your STIHL chain saw to function properly, it must be properly maintained. Return the chain saw to your STIHL servicing dealer for periodic inspection and servicing of the brake system according to the following schedule: - Heavy Usage: every 3 months - Moderate Usage: every 6 months - Occasional Usage: every 12 months ■ Return the chain saw immediately for mainte‐ nance whenever the brake system cannot be thoroughly cleaned or there is a change in its operating characteristics. ■ Use of parts that are not authorized or approved by STIHL may cause serious or fatal injury or property damage. - STIHL recommends that only identical STIHL replacement parts be used for repair or maintenance. ■ Improper storage can result in unauthorized use, damage to the chain saw and an increased risk of fire and other personal injury or property damage. - Shut off the engine and engage the chain brake by moving the front hand guard for‐ ward before storing. 0458-221-8621-A 25

Section	Page
STIHL MS 182, 212	1
1 Introduction	2
2 Guide to Using this Manual	2
2.1 Signal Words	2
2.2 Symbols in Text	2
3 Main Parts	3
3.1 Chain Saw	3
3.2 Optional Features	4
4 Safety Symbols on the Product	4
4.1 Chain Saw	4
5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS	4
5.1 Intended Use	4
5.2 Operator	4
5.3 Personal Protective Equipment	5
5.4 Chain Saw	6
5.5 Fueling Instructions	7
5.6 Using the Chain Saw	9
6 Kickback and Other Reactive Forces	15
6.1 Reactive Forces	15
6.2 Kickback	15
6.3 Pull-in	19
6.4 Pushback	19
7 Proper Techniques for Basic Bucking, Limbing, Pruning and Felling	19
7.1 Bucking	19
7.2 Cutting Logs Under Tension	20
7.3 Limbing	20
7.4 Pruning	21
7.5 Felling	22
8 Maintenance, Repair and Storage	25
8.1 Warnings and Instructions	25
9 Before Starting Work	26
9.1 Preparing the Chain Saw for Operation	26
10 Assembling the Chain Saw	26
10.1 Cutting Attachment	26
10.2 Mounting and Removing the Guide Bar and Chain	26
10.3 Tensioning the Saw Chain	28
11 Lubricating the Saw Chain and Guide Bar	30
11.1 Bar and Chain Lubricant	30
11.2 Filling the Chain Oil Tank	30
12 The Chain Brake	31
12.1 Engaging the Chain Brake	31
12.2 Disengaging the Chain Brake	31
12.3 Maintaining the Chain Brake	31
13 Mixing Fuel and Refueling the Chain Saw	32
13.1 Mixing Fuel	32
13.2 Refueling the Chain Saw	33
14 Starting the Engine	35
14.1 Holding the Chain Saw	35
14.2 Starting Procedure	35
14.3 Pre-Starting Procedure	35
14.4 Starting the Engine	36
15 Shutting Off the Engine	36
15.1 Shutting Off the Engine	36
16 Checking the Chain Saw	37
16.1 Checking the Operation of the Chain Brake	37
16.2 Testing the Controls	37
16.3 Testing Chain Lubrication	37
17 Adjusting the Carburetor	38
17.1 Adjusting the Carburetor for Operation at High Altitude	38
17.2 Adjusting the Carburetor for Operation at Temperatures Below 14 °F (- 10 °C)	38
17.3 Standard Carburetor Setting	38
18 After Finishing Work	39
18.1 Preparing for Transportation or Storage	39
19 Transporting	39
19.1 Transporting the Chain Saw	39
20 Storing	39
20.1 Storing the Chain Saw	39
21 Cleaning	40
21.1 Cleaning the Chain Saw	40
21.2 Cleaning the Guide Bar and Saw Chain	40
21.3 Cleaning the Air Filter	40
21.4 Cleaning the Spark Plug	41
22 Inspection and Maintenance	42
22.1 Inspection and Maintenance Chart	42
22.2 Inspecting and Maintaining the Chain Saw	43
22.3 Inspecting and Maintaining the Chain Sprocket	43
22.4 Inspecting and Maintaining the Guide Bar	43
22.5 Inspecting, Maintaining and Sharpening the Saw Chain	44
23 Troubleshooting Guide	46
23.1 Chain saw	46
23.2 Adjusting Idle Speed	47
23.3 Clearing the Combustion Chamber	47
24 Specifications	48
24.1 EPA	48
24.2 STIHL MS 182, 212	48
24.3 Chain Sprockets	48
24.4 Minimum Groove Depth of Guide Bars	48
24.5 Depth Gauge Setting	48
24.6 Symbols on the Chain Saw	48
24.7 Engineering Improvements	49
25 Combinations of Guide Bars and Saw Chains	49
25.1 STIHL MS 182, MS 212	49
26 Replacement Parts and Equipment	50
26.1 Genuine STIHL Replacement Parts	50
27 Disposal	50
27.1 Disposal of the Power Tool	50
28 Limited Warranty	50
28.1 STIHL Incorporated Limited Warranty Policy	50
29 Emission Control Warranty	50
29.1 STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement	50
30 Trademarks	52
30.1 Registered Trademarks	52
30.2 Common Law Trademarks	52
31 Addresses	52
31.1 STIHL Incorporated	52
1 Introducción	53
2 Acerca de este manual de instrucciones	53
2.1 Palabras identificadoras	53
2.2 Símbolos en el texto	53
3 Componentes importantes	54
3.1 Motosierra	54
3.2 Características opcionales	55
4 Símbolos de seguridad en el producto	55
4.1 Motosierra	55
5 INSTRUCCIONES IMPORTANTES DE SEGURIDAD	55
5.1 Uso previsto	55
5.2 Operador	56
5.3 Equipos de protección personal	56
5.4 Motosierra	57
5.5 Instrucciones para el llenado de combustible	58
5.6 Uso de la motosierra	62
6 Contragolpe y otras fuerzas reactivas	68
6.1 Fuerzas reactivas	68
6.2 Contragolpe	68
6.3 Tirones	72
6.4 Rechazo	72
7 Técnicas adecuadas para el tronzado, el desramado, la poda y la tala básicos	73
7.1 Tronzado	73
7.2 Corte de troncos bajo tensión	74
7.3 Desrame	74
7.4 Poda	75
7.5 Tala	75
8 Mantenimiento, reparación y almacenamiento	79
8.1 Advertencias e instrucciones	79
9 Antes de empezar a trabajar	80
9.1 Preparación de la motosierra para el funcionamiento	80
10 Armado de la motosierra	80
10.1 Accesorio de corte	80
10.2 Montaje y retiro de la espada y la cadena de aserrado	80
10.3 Tensado de la cadena de sierra	83
11 Lubricación de la cadena de aserrado y de la espada	84
11.1 Lubricante de espadas y cadenas	84
11.2 Llenado del depósito de aceite de la cadena	84
12 El freno de cadena	85
12.1 Accionamiento del freno de la cadena	85
12.2 Cómo soltar el freno de la cadena	86
12.3 Mantenimiento del freno de la cadena	86
13 Mezcla del combustible y carga de combustible en la motosierra	86
13.1 Mezcla del combustible	86
13.2 Carga de combustible en la motosierra	88
14 Arranque del motor	90
14.1 Sujeción de la motosierra	90
14.2 Procedimiento de arranque	90
14.3 Procedimiento de prearranque	90
14.4 Arranque del motor	91
15 Apagado del motor	92
15.1 Apagado del motor	92
16 Revisión de la motosierra	92
16.1 Control del funcionamiento del freno de la cadena	92
16.2 Prueba de los controles	92
16.3 Prueba de la lubricación de la cadena	93
17 Ajuste del carburador	93
17.1 Ajuste del carburador para funcionamiento a gran altitud	93
17.2 Ajuste del carburador para el funcionamiento a temperaturas inferiores a 14 °F (- 10 °C)	93
17.3 Configuración estándar del carburador	94
18 Después de completar el trabajo	94
18.1 Preparación para el transporte o el almacenamiento	94
19 Transporte	94
19.1 Transporte de la motosierra	94
20 Almacenamiento	95
20.1 Almacenamiento de la motosierra	95
21 Limpieza	95
21.1 Limpieza de la motosierra	95
21.2 Limpieza de la barra guía y la cadena de sierra	95
21.3 Limpieza del filtro de aire	96
21.4 Limpieza de la bujía	96
22 Inspección y mantenimiento	97
22.1 Tabla de inspección y mantenimiento	97
22.2 Inspección y mantenimiento de la motosierra	99
22.3 Inspección y mantenimiento del piñón de la cadena	99
22.4 Inspección y mantenimiento de la espada	99
22.5 Inspección, mantenimiento y afilado de la cadena de aserrado	100
23 Guía de solución de problemas	102
23.1 Motosierra	102
23.2 Ajuste de la velocidad de marcha en vacío	103
23.3 Desobstrucción de la cámara de combustión	104
24 Especificaciones	104
24.1 E.P.A.	104
24.2 STIHL MS 182, 212	104
24.3 Piñones de la cadena	105
24.4 Profundidad mínima de ranura de las barras guía	105
24.5 Ajuste del calibrador de profundidad	105
24.6 Símbolos en la motosierra	105
24.7 Mejoramientos técnicos	105
25 Combinaciones de espadas y cadenas de aserrado	106
25.1 STIHL MS 182, MS 212	106
26 Piezas y equipos de repuesto	106
26.1 Piezas de repuesto originales de STIHL	106
27 Eliminación	107
27.1 Desecho de la herramienta motorizada	107
28 Garantía limitada	107
28.1 Política de garantía limitada de STIHL Incorporated	107
29 Garantía del sistema de control de emisiones	107
29.1 Declaración de garantía de STIHL Incorporated sobre sistemas de control de emisiones según normas federales	107
30 Marcas comerciales	109
30.1 Marcas comerciales registradas	109
30.2 Marcas comerciales por ley común	109
31 Direcciones	110

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►

Avoid repositioning the saw more than neces‐

sary.

7.5.9

Plunge-cut Method

WARNING

■

This method is extremely dangerous because

it involves the use of the nose of the guide bar

and can result in kickback. If you are inexper‐

ienced with a chain saw, plunge-cutting should

not be attempted. Seek the help of a profes‐

sional.

Use the plunge-cut method for making the felling

back cut on trees with a diameter more than

twice the effective cutting length of the guide bar.

0000-GXX-1443-A1

►

After creating a large felling notch, begin the

plunge cut by applying the lower portion of the

guide bar nose to the tree at an angle. Cut

until the depth of the kerf is about the same as

the width of the guide bar. Next, align the saw

in the direction in which the recess is to be cut.

►

With the saw at full throttle, insert the guide

bar in the trunk.

►

Enlarge the plunge cut as illustrated in the

illustration above.

►

Follow the sectioning method described previ‐

ously to make the felling back cut.

Maintenance, Repair and

Storage

8.1

Warnings and Instructions

WARNING

■

There are no user-authorized repairs for the

chain saw. To reduce the risk of fire or other

personal injury and property damage:

–

Users may carry out only the cleaning and

maintenance operations described in this

manual.

–

Strictly follow the cleaning and mainte‐

nance instructions in the appropriate sec‐

tions of this instruction manual.

–

STIHL recommends that all repair work be

performed by authorized STIHL servicing

dealers.

■

To reduce the risk of personal injury and prop‐

erty damage from unintentional starting:

–

Shut off the engine and engage the chain

brake by moving the front hand guard for‐

ward before inspecting the chain saw or

carrying out any cleaning, maintenance or

repair work. Always shut off the engine

before storing the chain saw, and any

other time it is not in use.

■

Proper maintenance will help maintain cutting

performance and reduce the risk of personal

injury caused by chain derailment and reactive

forces.

–

Wear gloves when handling the saw

chain.

–

Keep the chain, guide bar and sprocket

clean.

–

Replace the chain and guide bar when

they become worn or damaged.

–

Keep the chain sharp and at proper ten‐

sion.

–

Tighten all nuts, bolts and screws after

each use.

■

Like an automobile brake, the chain brake on

your chain saw incurs wear each time it is

engaged. In order for the chain brake on your

STIHL chain saw to function properly, it must

be properly maintained. Return the chain saw

to your STIHL servicing dealer for periodic

inspection and servicing of the brake system

according to the following schedule:

–

Heavy Usage: every 3 months

–

Moderate Usage: every 6 months

–

Occasional Usage: every 12 months

■

Return the chain saw immediately for mainte‐

nance whenever the brake system cannot be

thoroughly cleaned or there is a change in its

operating characteristics.

■

Use of parts that are not authorized or

approved by STIHL may cause serious or fatal

injury or property damage.

–

STIHL recommends that only identical

STIHL replacement parts be used for

repair or maintenance.

■

Improper storage can result in unauthorized

use, damage to the chain saw and an

increased risk of fire and other personal injury

or property damage.

–

Shut off the engine and engage the chain

brake by moving the front hand guard for‐

ward before storing.

8 Maintenance, Repair and Storage

English

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