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STIHL MS 250 Chainsaw instruction manual

The official instruction manual for the STIHL MS 250 Chainsaw, published by STIHL. Read all 48 pages right here, jump to any chapter, or download and print the PDF.

48 pages · 2.7 MB English Published by STIHL Added Sep 16, 2026
Instruction manual
ModelMS 210 / MS 230 / MS 250

01 MS 210 / MS 230 / MS 250 instruction manual

STIHL MS 250 Chainsaw Instruction manual
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02 Contents

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  1. 01STIHL MS 210, 230, 250 p.1
  2. 021 Introduction p.2
  3. 032 Guide to Using this Manual p.2
  4. 043 Safety Precautions p.3
  5. 054 Reactive Forces p.7
  6. 065 Working Techniques p.8
  7. 076 Cutting Attachment p.15
  8. 087 Mounting the Bar and Chain (side chain tensioner) p.15
  9. 098 Mounting the Bar and Chain (front chain tensioner) p.16
  10. 109 Mounting the Bar and Chain (quick chain tensioner) p.17
  11. 1110 Tensioning the Saw Chain (side chain tensioner) p.19
  12. 1211 Tensioning the Saw Chain (front chain tensioner) p.19
  13. 1312 Tensioning the Saw Chain (quick chain tensioner) p.20
  14. 1413 Checking Chain Tension p.20
  15. 1514 Fuel p.20
  16. 1615 Fueling p.21
  17. 1716 Chain Lubricant p.25
  18. 1817 Filling Chain Oil Tank p.25
  19. 1918 Checking Chain Lubrication p.25
  20. 2019 Chain Brake p.25
  21. 2120 Winter Operation p.26
  22. 2221 Starting / Stopping the Engine p.27
  23. 2322 Operating Instructions p.31
  24. 2423 Taking Care of the Guide Bar p.31
  25. 2524 Air Filter System p.32
  26. 2625 Cleaning the Air Filter p.32
  27. 2726 Adjusting the Carburetor p.32
  28. 2827 Spark Plug p.33
  29. 2928 Engine Running Behavior p.34
  30. 3029 Storing the Machine p.34
  31. 3130 Checking and Replacing the Chain Sprocket p.35
  32. 3231 Maintaining and Sharpening the Saw Chain p.36
  33. 3332 Maintenance and Care p.39
  34. 3433 Minimize Wear and Avoid Damage p.41
  35. 3534 Main Parts p.41
  36. 3635 Specifications p.42
  37. 3736 Ordering Spare Parts p.43
  38. 3837 Maintenance and Repairs p.44
  39. 3938 Disposal p.44
  40. 4039 EC Declaration of Conformity p.44

03 Document details

BrandSTIHL
ModelMS 210 / MS 230 / MS 250
Document typeInstruction manual
CategoryLawn & Garden
Pages48
File size2.7 MB
LanguageEnglish
Title in the PDFSTIHL MS 210, 230, 250
Original sourcessc.stihl.com

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05 Common jobs

Is this the official STIHL MS 250 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 210 / MS 230 / MS 250 manual as a PDF?

Yes. Use the Download PDF button in the viewer or the sidebar. The file is 2.7 MB and has 48 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.