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For information on compliance with Employers'

Vibration Directive 2002/44/EC see

www.stihl.com/vib.

19.5

REACH

REACH is an EC regulation and stands for the

Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and

Restriction of Chemical substances.
For information on compliance with the REACH

regulation see www.stihl.com/reach.

19.6

Exhaust Emissions

The CO

2

value measured in the EU type approval

procedure is specified at www.stihl.com/co2.

The measured CO

2

value was determined on a

representative engine in accordance with a

standardized test procedure under laboratory

conditions and does not represent either an

explicit or implied guarantee of the performance

of a specific engine.
The applicable exhaust emission requirements

are fulfilled by the intended usage and mainte‐

nance described in this instruction manual. The

type approval expires if the engine is modified in

any way.

20 Bar and Chain Combinations

20.1

STIHL MS 881 Chainsaw

Pitch

Drive link

gauge/groove

width

Length

Guide bar

Number of

teeth,

sprocket

nose

Number of

drive links

Saw chain

.404“

1.6 mm

53 cm

Duromatic

-

68

46 RM (Type

3668)

46 RS (Type

3946)

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 and the saw chain being used. The actual

cutting length of a guide bar may be less than the specified length.

21 Spare Parts and Accesso‐

ries

21.1

Spare parts and accessories

These symbols indicate original STIHL

spare parts and original STIHL acces‐

sories.

STIHL recommends the use of original STIHL

spare parts and accessories.
Despite ongoing market observation, STIHL is

unable to judge the reliability, safety and suitabil‐

ity of other manufacturers' spare parts and

accessories; accordingly, STIHL cannot warrant

for the use of those parts.
Original STIHL spare parts and original STIHL

accessories are available from STIHL dealers.

22 Disposal

22.1

Disposing of Chainsaw

Information on disposal is available from STIHL

servicing dealers.

► Dispose of the chainsaw, guide bar, saw

chain, fuel mix, gasoline, two-stroke engine oil,

accessories and packaging in accordance with

local regulations and environmental require‐

ments.

23 EC Declaration of Con‐

formity

23.1

STIHL MS 881 Chainsaw

ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG

Badstraße 115

D-71336 Waiblingen
Germany

20 Bar and Chain Combinations

English

0458-890-8321-B. VA0.A21.

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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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