Stihl 241 Cm Manual

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STIHL MS 241 C-M
WARNING To reduce the risk of 
kickback injury use STIHL reduced kickback bar 
and STIHL low kickback chain as specified in 
this manual or other available low kickback 
components.
ADVERTENCIA Para reducir el 
riesgo de lesionarse como resultado de un 
culatazo, utilice la barra y la cadena de 
contragolpe reducido de la forma especificada 
en este manual o de otros componentes 
reductores de contragolpe.
Read Instruction Manual thoroughly before 
use and follow all safety precautions...

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MS 241 C-M
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Contents
Allow only persons who fully understand 
this manual to operate your chain saw.
To receive maximum performance and...

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2 This Instruction Manual refers to a 
STIHL chain saw, also called a machine 
in this Instruction Manual.
Pictograms
The meanings of the pictograms 
attached to or embossed on the 
machine are explained in this manual.
Depending on the model concerned, the 
following pictograms may be on your 
machine.
Symbols in Text
Many operating and safety instructions 
are supported by illustrations.
The individual steps or procedures 
described in the manual may be marked 
in different ways:
NA...

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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...

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WARNING
Prolonged use of a chain saw (or other 
power tools) exposing the operator to 
vibrations may produce whitefinger 
disease (Raynaud's phenomenon) or 
carpal tunnel syndrome.
These conditions reduce the hand's 
ability to feel and regulate temperature, 
produce numbness and burning 
sensations and may cause nerve and 
circulation damage and tissue necrosis.
All factors which contribute to white-
finger disease are not known, but cold 
weather, smoking and diseases or...

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5 Be particularly alert and cautious when 
wearing hearing protection because 
your ability to hear warnings (shouts, 
alarms, etc.) is restricted.
THE CHAIN SAW
For illustrations and definitions of the 
chain saw parts see the chapter on 
"Main Parts."
WARNING
Never modify this chain saw in any way. 
Only attachments supplied by STIHL or 
expressly approved by STIHL for use 
with the specific STIHL model are 
authorized. Although certain 
unauthorized attachments are useable...

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6 Fuel
Your STIHL chain saw uses an oil- 
gasoline mixture for fuel (see the 
chapter on "Fuel" of your instruction 
manual).
WARNING
Fueling Instructions
WARNING
Fuel your chain saw in well-ventilated 
areas, outdoors. Always shut off the 
engine and allow it to cool before 
refueling. Gasoline vapor pressure may 
build up inside the fuel tank depending 
on the fuel used, the weather conditions 
and the tank venting system.
In order to reduce the risk of burns and 
other...

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7 NTo return the cap to the open 
position for installation, turn the cap 
(with the grip up) until it drops fully 
into the tank opening. Next, twist the 
cap counterclockwise as far as it will 
go (approx. 1/4 turn) – this will twist 
the base of the cap into the correct 
position for installation. Then, twist 
the cap clockwise, closing it 
normally.
NIf your cap still does not tighten 
properly, it may be damaged or 
broken; immediately stop use of the 
unit and take it to your...

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8 Keep the handles clean and dry at all 
times; it is particularly important to keep 
them free of moisture, pitch, oil, fuel mix, 
grease or resin in order for you to 
maintain a firm grip and properly control 
your chain saw .
WARNING
Be sure that the guide bar and saw chain 
are clear of you and all other 
obstructions and objects, including the 
ground. If the upper quadrant of the tip of 
the bar touches any object, it may cause 
kickback to occur (see section on 
reactive...