Stihl MS 271 Notice D'emploi page 2

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Contents
1 Guide to Using this Manual......................... 2
2 Safety Precautions......................................3
3 Reactive Forces.......................................... 7
4 Working Techniques................................... 9
5 Cutting Attachment................................... 15
6 Mounting the Bar and Chain (side chain ten‐
sioner)....................................................... 16
7 Mounting the Bar and Chain (quick chain
tensioner).................................................. 17
8 Tensioning the Saw Chain (side chain ten‐
sioner)....................................................... 19
9 Tensioning the Saw Chain (quick chain ten‐
sioner)....................................................... 19
10 Shroud...................................................... 20
11 Checking Chain Tension...........................20
12 Fuel........................................................... 20
13 Fueling...................................................... 21
14 Chain Lubricant.........................................23
15 Filling Chain Oil Tank................................23
16 Starting / Stopping the Engine.................. 24
17 Taking Care of the Guide Bar................... 27
18 Checking Chain Lubrication...................... 28
19 Chain Brake.............................................. 28
20 Key to Symbols......................................... 29
21 Winter Operation.......................................29
22 Operating Instructions...............................29
23 Air Filter System........................................30
24 Cleaning the Air Filter............................... 31
25 Engine Management.................................31
26 Adjusting the Carburetor........................... 31
27 Spark Arresting Screen in Muffler............. 32
28 Spark Plug................................................ 33
29 Storing the Machine.................................. 34
30 Checking and Replacing the Chain
Sprocket....................................................34
31 Maintaining and Sharpening the Saw Chain
.................................................................. 35
32 Maintenance and Care..............................39
33 Main Parts.................................................41
34 Specifications............................................42
35 Ordering Spare Parts................................ 43
36 Maintenance and Repairs......................... 43
37 Disposal.................................................... 43
38 STIHL Limited Emission Control Warranty
Statement..................................................44
39 CSA Standard........................................... 45
1 Guide to Using this Manual
This Instruction Manual refers to a STIHL chain
saw, also called a machine in this Instruction
Manual.
2
1.1 Pictograms
Pictograms that appear on the machine are
explained in this Instruction Manual.
Depending on the machine and equipment ver‐
sion, the following pictograms may appear on the
machine.
Fuel tank; fuel mixture of gasoline
and engine oil
Tank for chain oil; chain oil
Engage and release chain brake
Coasting brake
Direction of chain travel
Ematic; chain oil flow adjustment
Tension saw chain
Intake air baffle: winter operation
Intake air baffle: summer operation
Handle heating
Actuate decompression valve
Actuate manual fuel pump
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