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► Pull the starter grip slowly with your right hand

until you feel it engage.

► Pull the starter grip quickly and allow the

starter rope to rewind several times until the

engine runs.

► Press the throttle trigger lockout (5) and keep

pressed.

► Blip the throttle trigger (4).

The master control lever (3) springs to position

. The engine runs at idling speed.

NOTICE

■ Do not accelerate the engine with the chain

brake engaged since this can damage the

chain brake.

► Disengage the chain brake before you start

cutting.

► Disengage the chain brake.

The chainsaw is ready for use.

► If the saw chain rotates while the engine is

idling: See troubleshooting.

Idle speed adjustment is not correct.

► If the engine does not start: Prepare the

engine for the start and then try again to start

the engine.

9.4

Stopping the Engine

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► Release the throttle trigger (2) and lockout

lever (3).

The saw chain stops 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 engine.

► Disengage the chain brake.

► Remove the chain sprocket cover.

► Remove the bar and chain.

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► Use a STIHL gauge to check the wear marks

on the sprocket.

► If wear marks are deeper than a = 0.5 mm: Do

not use your chainsaw and contact your

STIHL servicing dealer for assistance.

The chain sprocket must be replaced.

10.2

Checking the Guide Bar

► Shut off the engine and engage the chain

brake.

► Remove the chain and guide bar.

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► Measure depth of bar groove with scale on

STIHL filing gauge.

► Install a new guide bar if one of the following

points applies:

–

Guide bar is damaged.

–

Measured bar groove depth is less than

specified minimum depth, 19.3.

–

Bar groove is pinched or splayed.

► If you have any queries: Contact your STIHL

servicing dealer for assistance.

10.3

Checking the Saw Chain

► Shut off the engine and engage the chain

brake.

English

10 Checking the Saw

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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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