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Contents

1

Introduction................................................. 2

2

Guide to Using this Manual.........................2

3

Overview..................................................... 3

4

Safety Precautions......................................4

5

Preparing the Saw for Operation.............. 10

6

Assembling the Saw................................. 11

7

Engaging and Disengaging the Chain Brake

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8

Mixing Fuel and Refueling the Chainsaw..13

9

Starting and Stopping the Engine............. 14

10 Checking the Saw..................................... 16

11 Operating the Saw.................................... 18

12 After Finishing Work..................................23

13 Transporting..............................................23

14 Storing.......................................................24

15 Cleaning....................................................24

16 Maintenance............................................. 25

17 Repairing...................................................26

18 Troubleshooting........................................ 26

19 Specifications............................................28

20 Bar and Chain Combinations.................... 29

21 Spare Parts and Accessories....................29

22 Disposal.................................................... 30

23 EC Declaration of Conformity................... 30

1

Introduction

Dear Customer,
Thank you for choosing STIHL. We develop and

manufacture our quality products to meet our

customers’ requirements. The products are

designed for reliability even under extreme con‐

ditions.
STIHL also stands for premium service quality.

Our dealers guarantee competent advice and

instruction as well as comprehensive service

support.
STIHL expressly commit themselves to a sus‐

tainable and responsible handling of natural

resources. This user manual is intended to help

you use your STIHL product safely and in an

environmentally friendly manner over a long

service life.
We thank you for your confidence in us and hope

you will enjoy working with your STIHL product.

Dr. Nikolas Stihl

IMPORTANT! READ BEFORE USING AND

KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE FOR REFERENCE.

2

Guide to Using this Manual

2.1

Symbols used with warnings in

the text

WARNING

■ This symbol indicates dangers that can cause

serious injuries or death.

► The measures indicated can avoid serious

injuries or death.

NOTICE

■ This symbol indicates dangers that can cause

damage to property.

► The measures indicated can avoid damage

to property.

2.2

Symbols in Text

This symbol refers to a chapter in this

instruction manual.

3

Overview

3.1

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For tuning the carburetor.

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Summary of Contents for MS 881

Page 1: ...STIHL MS 881 Instruction Manual 2 30...

Page 2: ...us tainable and responsible handling of natural resources This user manual is intended to help you use your STIHL product safely and in an environmentally friendly manner over a long service life We t...

Page 3: ...Master control lever For starting running and stopping the engine 19 Throttle trigger Controls the engine speed 20 Rear hand guard The rear hand guard protects the right hand from contact with the saw...

Page 4: ...sure the user meets the following requirements The user must be rested The user must be in good physical condi tion and mental health to operate and work with the chainsaw If the user s physical sens...

Page 5: ...le the engine is running Hot exhaust gas can ignite easily flammable materials and cause a fire Keep exhaust gas well away from easily flammable materials 4 6 Safe Condition 4 6 1 Chainsaw The chainsa...

Page 6: ...pill fuel mixture and gasoline If fuel has been spilled Wipe up the fuel with a cloth and do not attempt to start the engine until all parts of the saw and the area around it are dry Do not smoke Neve...

Page 7: ...s Avoid inhaling exhaust gas Operate the chainsaw is a well ventilated location In the event of nausea headache visual dis turbances problems with hearing or dizzi ness Stop work and seek medical advi...

Page 8: ...felling site Remove broken or dead branches from the tree crown before felling If broken or dead branches cannot be removed from the crown Do not fell the tree Observe tree crown and crowns of neighb...

Page 9: ...00 GXX 1348 A0 The saw is pulled away from the operator when the bottom of the bar is used for cutting WARNING If the rotating chain makes contact with a hard object and is suddenly pinched the saw is...

Page 10: ...water jet or pointed objects can damage the chainsaw guide bar and saw chain If the chainsaw guide bar or saw chain are not cleaned cor rectly components may no longer function properly or safety dev...

Page 11: ...7 Collar studs 5 are located in slot in tail of guide bar 6 Peg of tensioner slide 4 engages hole 8 in guide bar 6 The guide bar 6 may be either way round The logo on the guide bar 6 may also be upsi...

Page 12: ...s vertical 2 3 1 0000 GXX 2931 A0 1 Place the cap in the filler opening so that mark 1 lines up with mark 2 Press the cap down and rotate it clockwise as far as stop The cap snaps into place The mark...

Page 13: ...tio of 50 1 Examples for fuel mixes 1 liter gasoline 20 ml two stroke engine oil 3 liters gasoline 60 ml two stroke engine oil 5 liters gasoline 100 ml two stroke engine oil Pour two stroke engine oil...

Page 14: ...down and rotate it clockwise as far as stop Press the cap down and rotate it counterclock wise until mark 1 points to mark 2 Now try again to close the fuel tank If the fuel tank still cannot be close...

Page 15: ...that the engine does not flood The engine stops 9 3 Starting the engine Select the correct starting procedure 1 2 3 0000 GXX A374 A0 4 5 Engage the chain brake 2 Pull off the chain scabbard Depress th...

Page 16: ...ps running Move the Master Control lever 1 to posi tion The engine stops and the Master Control lever 1 springs back to position 10 Checking the Saw 10 1 Checking the Chain Sprocket Shut off the engin...

Page 17: ...ger Shut off the engine and engage the chain brake Attempt to pull the trigger without depressing the lockout lever If the trigger can be pulled Do not use your chainsaw and contact your STIHL servici...

Page 18: ...er cover 1 11 3 Adjusting Carburetor for Opera tion at High Altitude If you use the chainsaw at high altitude the engine will not deliver optimum power The car buretor setting can be adjusted to obtai...

Page 19: ...e oil feed rate Shut off the engine and engage the chain brake Turn the oil pump adjusting screw 1 counter clockwise 11 6 Holding and Controlling the Chainsaw 0000 GXX 2948 A1 Hold and control your ch...

Page 20: ...ee Remove obstacles from work area at tree base Remove growth from tree base 0000 GXX 1247 A0 If the tree has large healthy buttress roots Make vertical cut first and then a horizontal cut and remove...

Page 21: ...unning at full speed Cut until depth of kerf is twice the width of the guide bar Swing the saw into plunge cutting position Perform the plunge cut 11 9 6 Selecting the Appropriate Felling Cut The choi...

Page 22: ...to 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 f...

Page 23: ...12 1 After Finishing Work Shut off the engine and engage the chain brake Allow chainsaw to cool down If the saw is wet Allow the saw to dry Clean the saw Clean the bar and chain Loosen nuts on the ch...

Page 24: ...ngine and engage the chain brake Press the throttle trigger lockout and keep pressed Press the throttle trigger and keep pressed Move the Master Control Lever to position Release the throttle trigger...

Page 25: ...ain brake Have the chain brake serviced by a STIHL servicing dealer at the following intervals Full time usage every 3 months Part time usage every 6 months Occasional usage every 12 months After ever...

Page 26: ...ar and saw chain cannot be repaired by the user If the saw guide bar or saw chain is damaged Do not use your saw guide bar or saw chain and contact your STIHL servicing dealer 18 Troubleshooting 18 1...

Page 27: ...lying insufficient chain oil Increase oil feed rate The chain is over ten sioned Tension the chain properly Chainsaw is not being used properly Have correct use explained then practice 18 2 Adjust to...

Page 28: ...the spark plug 2 0000 GXX A380 A0 Press the spark plug boot 2 firmly home Fit the filter cover 1 19 Specifications 19 1 STIHL MS 881 Chainsaw Displacement 121 6 cm Engine power to ISO 7293 6 4 kW 8 7...

Page 29: ...63 cm Rollomatic ES 12 80 Duromatic 75 cm Rollomatic ES 12 91 Duromatic 90 cm Rollomatic ES 12 108 Duromatic 104 105 cm Rollomatic ES 12 123 The cutting length of a guide bar depends on the chainsaw a...

Page 30: ...Deutsche Pr f und Zertifizierungsstelle f r Land und Forsttechnik GbR NB 0363 Spremberger Stra e 1 64823 Gro Umstadt Germany Certification number K EG 2019 9227 The measured and guaranteed sound powe...

Page 31: ...23 EC Declaration of Conformity English 0458 890 8321 B VA0 A21 31...

Page 32: ...www stihl com 04588908321B 04588908321B 0458 890 8321 B 0458 890 8321 B...

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