Product Instruction Manual
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... Maintaining and Sharpening the Saw Chain Maintenance and Care Main Parts Specifications Special Accessories Ordering Spare Parts Maintenance and Repairs STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement STIHL Incorporated California Exhaust and Evaporative Emissions Control Warranty Statement Trademarks { MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C Allow only persons who fully understand 42 this 55 manual. 57...
... Maintaining and Sharpening the Saw Chain Maintenance and Care Main Parts Specifications Special Accessories Ordering Spare Parts Maintenance and Repairs STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement STIHL Incorporated California Exhaust and Evaporative Emissions Control Warranty Statement Trademarks { MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C Allow only persons who fully understand 42 this 55 manual. 57...
Product Instruction Manual
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...) 1/4" 0.16" (4.0 mm) 3/8"; 0.325" 0.24" (6.0 mm) 0.404" 0.28" (7.0 mm) If groove depth is less than specified: N Replace the guide bar. MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 37 this helps avoid one-sided wear, especially at the nose and underside of the Guide Bar 2 1 3 N Turn the bar over - in reverse... tie straps will otherwise scrape along the bottom of the groove - The drive link tangs will not ride on the filing gauge (special accessory) - Shroud Remove shroud The shroud catch may vary depending on the version. N Regularly clean the oil inlet hole (1), the oilway (2)...
...) 1/4" 0.16" (4.0 mm) 3/8"; 0.325" 0.24" (6.0 mm) 0.404" 0.28" (7.0 mm) If groove depth is less than specified: N Replace the guide bar. MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 37 this helps avoid one-sided wear, especially at the nose and underside of the Guide Bar 2 1 3 N Turn the bar over - in reverse... tie straps will otherwise scrape along the bottom of the groove - The drive link tangs will not ride on the filing gauge (special accessory) - Shroud Remove shroud The shroud catch may vary depending on the version. N Regularly clean the oil inlet hole (1), the oilway (2)...
Product Instruction Manual
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.... Replace the chain sprocket - N Push the needle cage on the crankshaft. STIHL BioPlus, completely fill the chain oil tank. N Remove the saw chains or sooner - N Store the machine in accordance with STlHL grease (special accessory). if the wear marks (arrows) are deeper than 0.02 in a well .... N Dispose of fuel properly in a dry, high or locked location, out of the reach of children and other unauthorized persons. MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 41 English Storing the Machine For periods of 3 months or longer N Drain and clean the fuel tank in (0.5 mm)...
.... Replace the chain sprocket - N Push the needle cage on the crankshaft. STIHL BioPlus, completely fill the chain oil tank. N Remove the saw chains or sooner - N Store the machine in accordance with STlHL grease (special accessory). if the wear marks (arrows) are deeper than 0.02 in a well .... N Dispose of fuel properly in a dry, high or locked location, out of the reach of children and other unauthorized persons. MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 41 English Storing the Machine For periods of 3 months or longer N Drain and clean the fuel tank in (0.5 mm)...
Product Instruction Manual
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...pitch N Clamp guide bar if necessary N Block saw chain, pull the hand guard toward the handlebar: The chain brake is disengaged. MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 43 push the hand guard forward N To advance the saw chain - File holders have this done by hand. lift ...the sharpening angle. Use only special saw chains by a servicing dealer using an electric sharpener Depth gauge setting 001BA203 KN 689BA023 KN STIHL filing gauge (special accessory, see table "Sharpening tools") when sharpening saw chain files! rest the file holder on the tooth head and the depth gauge...
...pitch N Clamp guide bar if necessary N Block saw chain, pull the hand guard toward the handlebar: The chain brake is disengaged. MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 43 push the hand guard forward N To advance the saw chain - File holders have this done by hand. lift ...the sharpening angle. Use only special saw chains by a servicing dealer using an electric sharpener Depth gauge setting 001BA203 KN 689BA023 KN STIHL filing gauge (special accessory, see table "Sharpening tools") when sharpening saw chain files! rest the file holder on the tooth head and the depth gauge...
Product Instruction Manual
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English Sharpening tools (special accessories) Chain pitch Round file ^ Round file File holder File gauge Inches (mm) mm (Inches) Part number Part number Part number 1/4 P (6.35) 3.2 (1/8) 5605 771 3206 5605 ... 1027 0814 252 3356 5605 007 1027 0814 252 3356 5605 007 1028 0814 252 3356 5605 007 1029 0814 252 3356 5605 007 1030 MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 45
English Sharpening tools (special accessories) Chain pitch Round file ^ Round file File holder File gauge Inches (mm) mm (Inches) Part number Part number Part number 1/4 P (6.35) 3.2 (1/8) 5605 771 3206 5605 ... 1027 0814 252 3356 5605 007 1027 0814 252 3356 5605 007 1028 0814 252 3356 5605 007 1029 0814 252 3356 5605 007 1030 MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 45
Product Instruction Manual
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... the saw or is available as a special accessory. Cutting Attachment (MS 180 C) Recommended cutting attachments complying with Section 5.11 of the ANSI standard or are classed as "low kickback" chains according to ANSI B 175.1-2000. English Special Accessories Contact your STIHL dealer for information regarding special accessories that may be matched to the guide bar...
... the saw or is available as a special accessory. Cutting Attachment (MS 180 C) Recommended cutting attachments complying with Section 5.11 of the ANSI standard or are classed as "low kickback" chains according to ANSI B 175.1-2000. English Special Accessories Contact your STIHL dealer for information regarding special accessories that may be matched to the guide bar...