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Contents
Dear Customer,
Thank you for choosing a quality
engineered STIHL product.
This machine has been built using
modern production techniques and
comprehensive quality assurance.
Every effort has been made to ensure
your satisfaction and troublefree use
of the machine.
Please contact your dealer or our
sales company if you have any
queries concerning your machine.
Your
Hans Peter Stihl
Guide to Using this Manual
2
Safety Precautions and Working
Techniques
2
Cutting Attachment
14
Mounting the Bar and Chain (side
chain tensioner)
14
Mounting the Bar and Chain (front
chain tensioner)
15
Tensioning the Saw Chain (side
chain tensioner)
16
Tensioning the Saw Chain (front
chain tensioner)
16
Checking Chain Tension
17
Fuel
17
Fueling
18
Chain Lubricant
20
Filling Chain Oil Tank
20
Checking Chain Lubrication
21
Chain Brake
21
Winter Operation
22
Starting / Stopping the Engine
23
Operating Instructions
26
Oil Quantity Control
27
Taking Care of the Guide Bar
28
Air Filter System
28
Cleaning the Air Filter
29
Adjusting the Carburetor
30
Spark Arresting Screen in Muffler
31
Catalytic Converter
31
Spark Plug
31
Replacing the Starter Rope and
Rewind Spring
32
Storing the Machine
34
Checking and Replacing the Chain
Sprocket
34
Maintaining and Sharpening the
Saw Chain
35
Maintenance and Care
39
Minimize Wear and Avoid Damage
41
Main Parts
42
Specifications
43
Special Accessories
44
Ordering Spare Parts
44
Maintenance and Repairs
45
EC Declaration of Conformity
45
Quality Certification
46
Summary of Contents for MS 240
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