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STIHL MS 212 Chainsaw instruction manual

The official instruction manual for the STIHL MS 212 Chainsaw, published by STIHL. Read all 32 pages right here, jump to any chapter, or download and print the PDF.

32 pages · 2.3 MB English Published by STIHL Added Sep 16, 2026
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ModelMS 182 / MS 212

01 MS 182 / MS 212 instruction manual

STIHL MS 212 Chainsaw Instruction manual
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02 Contents

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  1. 01STIHL MS 182, 212 p.1
  2. 021 Guide to Using this Manual p.2
  3. 032 Overview p.2
  4. 043 Safety Precautions p.4
  5. 054 Preparing the Saw for Operation p.10
  6. 065 Assembling the Saw p.11
  7. 076 Engaging and Disengaging the Chain Brake p.14
  8. 087 Mixing Fuel and Refueling the Chainsaw p.15
  9. 098 Starting and Stopping the Engine p.16
  10. 109 Checking the Saw p.18
  11. 1110 Operating the Saw p.20
  12. 1211 After Finishing Work p.24
  13. 1312 Transporting p.24
  14. 1413 Storing p.24
  15. 1514 Cleaning p.25
  16. 1615 Maintenance p.26
  17. 1716 Repairing p.27
  18. 1817 Troubleshooting p.27
  19. 1918 Specifications p.29
  20. 2019 Bar and Chain Combinations p.31
  21. 2120 Spare Parts and Accessories p.31
  22. 2221 Disposal p.31
  23. 2322 EU conformity p.31
  24. 2423 Addresses p.31

03 Document details

BrandSTIHL
ModelMS 182 / MS 212
Document typeInstruction manual
CategoryLawn & Garden
Pages32
File size2.3 MB
LanguageEnglish
Title in the PDFSTIHL MS 182, 212
Original sourcessc.stihl.com

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05 Common jobs

Is this the official STIHL MS 212 Chainsaw manual?

Yes. This is the instruction manual published by STIHL, originally hosted at ssc.stihl.com. We host a copy so you can read, download and print it here.

Can I download the MS 182 / MS 212 manual as a PDF?

Yes. Use the Download PDF button in the viewer or the sidebar. The file is 2.3 MB and has 32 pages.

Where is the model number on my lawn & garden?

Walk-behind mowers carry a label on the rear of the deck. Riding mowers put it under the seat. Handheld tools print it on the housing.