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STIHL Chainsaws Instruction Manual - MS 211 C-BE.
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MS 171, MS 181, MS 181 C, MS 211, MS 211 C

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WARNING

The use of this chain saw may be 

hazardous. The saw chain has many 

sharp cutters. If the cutters contact your 

flesh, they will cut you, even if the chain 

is not moving. 

WARNING

Reactive forces, including kickback, can 

be dangerous. Pay special attention to 

the section on reactive forces.
Have your STIHL dealer show you how 

to operate your chain saw. All safety 

precautions that are generally observed 

when working with an axe or a hand saw 

also apply to the operation of chain 

saws. Observe all applicable federal, 

state and local safety regulations, 

standards and ordinances. When using 

a chain saw for logging purposes, for 

instance, refer to the OSHA regulations 

for "logging operations" at 29 Code of 

Federal Regulations 1910.266.

WARNING

Do not lend or rent your chain saw 

without the instruction manual. Be sure 

that anyone using it understands the 

information contained in this manual.
The use of noise emitting chain saws 

may be restricted to certain times by 

national, state or local regulations.
Use your chain saw only for cutting 

wooden objects.

WARNING

Do not use it for other purposes, since 

misuse may result in personal injury or 

property damage, including damage to 

the chain saw.

WARNING

Minors should never be allowed to use 

this chain saw. Bystanders, especially 

children, and animals should not be 

allowed in the area where it is in use.
Most of these safety precautions and 

warnings apply to the use of all STIHL 

chain saws. Different models may have 

different parts and controls. See the 

appropriate section of your instruction 

manual for a description of the controls 

and the function of the parts of your 

model.

WARNING

Always stop the engine and activate the 

QuickStop Chainbrake before 

transporting or carrying out any work on 

the chain saw. This avoids the risk of the 

engine starting unintentionally.
STIHL recommends the use of genuine 

STIHL replacement parts. They are 

specifically designed to match your 

model and meet your performance 

requirements.
Safe use of a chain saw involves
1

the operator

2

the chain saw

3

the use of the chain saw.

THE OPERATOR

Physical Condition
You must be in good physical condition 

and mental health and not under the 

influence of any substance (drugs, 

alcohol, etc.) which might impair vision, 

dexterity or judgment. Do not operate 

this chain saw when you are fatigued.

WARNING

Be alert – if you get tired, take a break. 

Tiredness may result in loss of control. 

Working with any power tool can be 

strenuous. If you have any condition that 

might be aggravated by strenuous work, 

check with your doctor before operating 

this chain saw.

Safety Precautions and 

Working Techniques

Because a chain saw is a 

high-speed, fast-cutting 

power tool, special safety 

precautions must be 

observed to reduce the 

risk of personal injury.

It is important that you 

read, fully understand 

and observe the following 

safety precautions and 

warnings. Read the 

instruction manual and 

the safety instructions 

periodically. Careless or 

improper use may cause 

serious or fatal injury. 

Save the instruction man-

ual for future reference.

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