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STIHL MS 271 Farm Boss Chainsaw instruction manual

The official instruction manual for the STIHL MS 271 Farm Boss Chainsaw, published by STIHL. Read all 48 pages right here, jump to any chapter, or download and print the PDF.

48 pages · 3 MB English Published by STIHL Added Sep 16, 2026
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ModelMS 271 / MS 291

01 MS 271 / MS 291 instruction manual

STIHL MS 271 Farm Boss Chainsaw Instruction manual
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02 Contents

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  1. 01STIHL MS 271, 291 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 (quick chain tensioner) p.16
  10. 109 Tensioning the Saw Chain (side chain tensioner) p.18
  11. 1110 Tensioning the Saw Chain (quick chain tensioner) p.18
  12. 1211 Checking Chain Tension p.19
  13. 1312 Fuel p.19
  14. 1413 Fueling p.20
  15. 1514 Chain Lubricant p.22
  16. 1615 Filling Chain Oil Tank p.22
  17. 1716 Checking Chain Lubrication p.23
  18. 1817 Chain Brake p.23
  19. 1918 Winter Operation p.24
  20. 2019 Starting / Stopping the Engine p.24
  21. 2120 Operating Instructions p.28
  22. 2221 Taking Care of the Guide Bar p.29
  23. 2322 Shroud p.29
  24. 2423 Air Filter System p.29
  25. 2524 Cleaning the Air Filter p.30
  26. 2625 Adjusting the Carburetor p.30
  27. 2726 Spark Plug p.31
  28. 2827 Storing the Machine p.32
  29. 2928 Checking and Replacing the Chain Sprocket p.32
  30. 3029 Maintaining and Sharpening the Saw Chain p.33
  31. 3130 Maintenance and Care p.37
  32. 3231 Minimize Wear and Avoid Damage p.38
  33. 3332 Main Parts p.39
  34. 3433 Specifications p.40
  35. 3534 Ordering Spare Parts p.42
  36. 3635 Maintenance and Repairs p.42
  37. 3736 Disposal p.42
  38. 3837 EC Declaration of Conformity p.42
  39. 3938 UKCA Declaration of Conformity p.43
  40. 4039 Addresses p.44

03 Document details

BrandSTIHL
ModelMS 271 / MS 291
Document typeInstruction manual
CategoryLawn & Garden
Pages48
File size3 MB
LanguageEnglish
Title in the PDFSTIHL MS 271, 291
Original sourcessc.stihl.com

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05 Common jobs

Is this the official STIHL MS 271 Farm Boss 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 271 / MS 291 manual as a PDF?

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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.