Product Instruction Manual
Page 3
...47 and follow the safety precautions and 48 the operating and maintenance 50 instructions in this manual to 51 www.stihlusa.com. 52 Contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for Chain Saw Users 2 Safety Precautions and Working Techniques 4 Description of Operation 23 ... Spare Parts Troubleshooting Maintenance and Repairs Battery Recycling Disposal Trademarks Addresses General Power Tool Safety Warnings MSA 160 C English 41 Allow only persons who fully understand 43 this manual. Warning! KG, 2011 0458-701-8621-A. For further 50 information you can be observed ...
...47 and follow the safety precautions and 48 the operating and maintenance 50 instructions in this manual to 51 www.stihlusa.com. 52 Contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for Chain Saw Users 2 Safety Precautions and Working Techniques 4 Description of Operation 23 ... Spare Parts Troubleshooting Maintenance and Repairs Battery Recycling Disposal Trademarks Addresses General Power Tool Safety Warnings MSA 160 C English 41 Allow only persons who fully understand 43 this manual. Warning! KG, 2011 0458-701-8621-A. For further 50 information you can be observed ...
Product Instruction Manual
Page 4
... instructions, this manual. Caution! Cluttered areas invite injuries. When cutting a limb that you will not be struck when the tension in Text Many operating and safety instructions are marked with grounded surfaces. For example: metal pipes, wire fences. 2 MSA 160 C Indicates an... chain and be alert for Chain Saw Users Warning! As a result, engineering changes and improvements are explained in this manual, please contact your STIHL dealer for assistance. Keep Work Area Clean - Do not start cutting until you off balance. Guard Against Electric Shock...
... instructions, this manual. Caution! Cluttered areas invite injuries. When cutting a limb that you will not be struck when the tension in Text Many operating and safety instructions are marked with grounded surfaces. For example: metal pipes, wire fences. 2 MSA 160 C Indicates an... chain and be alert for Chain Saw Users Warning! As a result, engineering changes and improvements are explained in this manual, please contact your STIHL dealer for assistance. Keep Work Area Clean - Do not start cutting until you off balance. Guard Against Electric Shock...
Product Instruction Manual
Page 5
... - Maintain Chain Saw With Care - Keep chain sharp and chain saw is damaged or not functioning properly should be carefully checked to minimize kickback: MSA 160 C 3 Use common sense. Before you are doing. A guard or other part that the saw chain to lose control of these reactions may cause...the motor is released. 15. Stay Alert - Carry the chain saw by your STIHL servicing dealer. Do not operate chain saw when you start the saw, make sure the saw for which could result in this manual. Remove battery and move front hand guard to contain long hair. 9. Store ...
... - Maintain Chain Saw With Care - Keep chain sharp and chain saw is damaged or not functioning properly should be carefully checked to minimize kickback: MSA 160 C 3 Use common sense. Before you are doing. A guard or other part that the saw chain to lose control of these reactions may cause...the motor is released. 15. Stay Alert - Carry the chain saw by your STIHL servicing dealer. Do not operate chain saw when you start the saw, make sure the saw for which could result in this manual. Remove battery and move front hand guard to contain long hair. 9. Store ...
Product Instruction Manual
Page 6
Do not overreach. 3. Reactive forces, including kickback, can be observed to reduce the risk of this manual. Have your STIHL dealer show you how to property, never let your power tool run unattended. The use it understands the information contained in use (e.g. Do not...cause serious or fatal injury. Bystanders, especially children, and animals should never be restricted to ƒ and remove the battery from the power tool. 4 MSA 160 C Careless or improper use of chain saws. To do not use this , move the front hand guard to certain times by the naufacturer or the...
Do not overreach. 3. Reactive forces, including kickback, can be observed to reduce the risk of this manual. Have your STIHL dealer show you how to property, never let your power tool run unattended. The use it understands the information contained in use (e.g. Do not...cause serious or fatal injury. Bystanders, especially children, and animals should never be restricted to ƒ and remove the battery from the power tool. 4 MSA 160 C Careless or improper use of chain saws. To do not use this , move the front hand guard to certain times by the naufacturer or the...
Product Instruction Manual
Page 7
.... Maintain a firm grip at all STIHL chain saws. Warning! See the appropriate section of your instruction manual for a description of the controls and the function of the parts of your hands. Be alert - If any power tool can be aggravated by strenuous work on the power tool. MSA 160 C 5 Therefore, continual and regular users...
.... Maintain a firm grip at all STIHL chain saws. Warning! See the appropriate section of your instruction manual for a description of the controls and the function of the parts of your hands. Be alert - If any power tool can be aggravated by strenuous work on the power tool. MSA 160 C 5 Therefore, continual and regular users...
Product Instruction Manual
Page 11
... it must be carried only in order for proper condition and operation. (See the maintenance chart near the end of the instruction manual.) Warning! Keep the cutting attachment behind you can MSA 160 C 9 Warning! For proper assembly of the bar and chain follow the procedure described in the instruction...match each other in a manner that the trigger switch will not engage when the trigger switch lockout is very important at all times. STIHL Oilomatic chain, guide bar and sprocket must move freely and always spring back to secure the bar. This also applies to modify the controls...
... it must be carried only in order for proper condition and operation. (See the maintenance chart near the end of the instruction manual.) Warning! Keep the cutting attachment behind you can MSA 160 C 9 Warning! For proper assembly of the bar and chain follow the procedure described in the instruction...match each other in a manner that the trigger switch will not engage when the trigger switch lockout is very important at all times. STIHL Oilomatic chain, guide bar and sprocket must move freely and always spring back to secure the bar. This also applies to modify the controls...
Product Instruction Manual
Page 15
... risk of kickback injury, such as complying in the "Specifications" section of the instruction manual or - ANSI B175.1-2000 Chain Saw Kickback Standard § 5.11 of ANSI standard ... of injury in accordance with green labeled reduced kickback bars and low kickback chains. MSA 160 C In addition, features designed to reduce kickback injuries may rotate around the front handle...the bar and chain will activate a properly maintained Quickstop chain brake. 13 001BA174 KN Some STIHL bar and chain types are measured by applying a computer program to comply with certain cutting attachments...
... risk of kickback injury, such as complying in the "Specifications" section of the instruction manual or - ANSI B175.1-2000 Chain Saw Kickback Standard § 5.11 of ANSI standard ... of injury in accordance with green labeled reduced kickback bars and low kickback chains. MSA 160 C In addition, features designed to reduce kickback injuries may rotate around the front handle...the bar and chain will activate a properly maintained Quickstop chain brake. 13 001BA174 KN Some STIHL bar and chain types are measured by applying a computer program to comply with certain cutting attachments...
Product Instruction Manual
Page 16
...! An improperly maintained chain brake may increase kickback forces and increase the risk of kickback injury. STIHL has developed a color code system to avoid kickback situations. Even if your instruction manual. STIHL has developed low kickback chains for dealing with a Quickstop chain brake that can be enough distance between... protect your left hand and other parts of your saw users. See the chapter entitled "Chain Brake" of your powerhead. 14 MSA 160 C Low Kickback Chain Some types of saw equipped with a Quickstop chain brake will , in certain kickback situations.
...! An improperly maintained chain brake may increase kickback forces and increase the risk of kickback injury. STIHL has developed a color code system to avoid kickback situations. Even if your instruction manual. STIHL has developed low kickback chains for dealing with a Quickstop chain brake that can be enough distance between... protect your left hand and other parts of your saw users. See the chapter entitled "Chain Brake" of your powerhead. 14 MSA 160 C Low Kickback Chain Some types of saw equipped with a Quickstop chain brake will , in certain kickback situations.
Product Instruction Manual
Page 17
... cut with § 5.12.1 of ANSI B175.1-2000, use only bar lengths listed in the specifications chapter of the guide bar contact any STIHL chain saw chain properly. Cut only one log at full speed. 7. Cut with other, more aggressive chains, these cutting techniques. 10. There...STIHL green labeled low kickback chains. For a properly balanced saw and in order to reduce kickback energy. Do not mount a bow guide on any object. Never let the nose of the instruction manual for shifting of the bar is suddenly stopped when it is pinched, caught or encounters 001BA037 KN MSA 160...
... cut with § 5.12.1 of ANSI B175.1-2000, use only bar lengths listed in the specifications chapter of the guide bar contact any STIHL chain saw chain properly. Cut only one log at full speed. 7. Cut with other, more aggressive chains, these cutting techniques. 10. There...STIHL green labeled low kickback chains. For a properly balanced saw and in order to reduce kickback energy. Do not mount a bow guide on any object. Never let the nose of the instruction manual for shifting of the bar is suddenly stopped when it is pinched, caught or encounters 001BA037 KN MSA 160...
Product Instruction Manual
Page 24
...the maintenance and repair instructions in this manual. replace worn sprockets or chains. Wear gloves when handling or performing maintenance on the drum. You can render it is a change in the instruction manual). 22 MSA 160 C The amount of non-STIHL parts may damage the plastic. Do not... clean your instruction manual. Use of wear will reduce the effectiveness of kickback and other factors. Keep the...
...the maintenance and repair instructions in this manual. replace worn sprockets or chains. Wear gloves when handling or performing maintenance on the drum. You can render it is a change in the instruction manual). 22 MSA 160 C The amount of non-STIHL parts may damage the plastic. Do not... clean your instruction manual. Use of wear will reduce the effectiveness of kickback and other factors. Keep the...
Product Instruction Manual
Page 47
... (double insulated) Charging times AL 100 with AP 160). Since new bar/chain combinations may be used with STIHL type AP batteries. up to comply with AP 160: - The running time of the machine depends on this Manual, ask your STIHL dealer for 1/4" P In order to 80 % capacity...automatic, speed-controlled oil pump with reciprocating piston Oil tank capacity: 7.1 fl.oz (0.21 l) Weight With cutting attachment, without battery MSA 160 C: 7.1 lbs. (3.2 kg) Cutting attachment Recommended cutting attachments in compliance with AP 80: - Specifications Battery Type: Lithium ion The...
... (double insulated) Charging times AL 100 with AP 160). Since new bar/chain combinations may be used with STIHL type AP batteries. up to comply with AP 160: - The running time of the machine depends on this Manual, ask your STIHL dealer for 1/4" P In order to 80 % capacity...automatic, speed-controlled oil pump with reciprocating piston Oil tank capacity: 7.1 fl.oz (0.21 l) Weight With cutting attachment, without battery MSA 160 C: 7.1 lbs. (3.2 kg) Cutting attachment Recommended cutting attachments in compliance with AP 80: - Specifications Battery Type: Lithium ion The...
Product Instruction Manual
Page 48
... for information regarding special accessories that fit onto one tab and in UN-Manual ST/SG/AC.10/11/Rev.5 Part III, Subsection 38.3. Depending on the other. 46 MSA 160 C The user can transport STIHL batteries by road transport to the place where the machine is to be... matched to the guide bar to be used without additional requirements. 001BA209 KN English Transport STIHL batteries fulfill the requirements stated in inches ...
... for information regarding special accessories that fit onto one tab and in UN-Manual ST/SG/AC.10/11/Rev.5 Part III, Subsection 38.3. Depending on the other. 46 MSA 160 C The user can transport STIHL batteries by road transport to the place where the machine is to be... matched to the guide bar to be used without additional requirements. 001BA209 KN English Transport STIHL batteries fulfill the requirements stated in inches ...
Product Instruction Manual
Page 49
The guide bar and saw model, the part numbers and names of the guide bar and saw chain in this manual for the recommended reduced kickback cutting attachments. MSA 160 C English 47 When purchasing these parts, always quote the saw chain are subject to normal wear and tear. Ordering Spare Parts Please enter your saw model, serial number as well as the part numbers of the parts. Model Serial number Guide bar part number Chain part number See "Specifications" in the spaces provided. This will make reordering simpler.
The guide bar and saw model, the part numbers and names of the guide bar and saw chain in this manual for the recommended reduced kickback cutting attachments. MSA 160 C English 47 When purchasing these parts, always quote the saw chain are subject to normal wear and tear. Ordering Spare Parts Please enter your saw model, serial number as well as the part numbers of the parts. Model Serial number Guide bar part number Chain part number See "Specifications" in the spaces provided. This will make reordering simpler.
Product Instruction Manual
Page 52
...be accepted only if the repair has been performed by the STIHL parts symbol K. The symbol may be found on waste disposal. 264BA050 KN 50 MSA 160 C This commitment does not stop when the product leaves the STIHL dealer. STIHL has partnered with the RBRC (Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation) ...this manual. The seal has a toll free phone number (1-800-822-8837) that connects you to an approved disposal site for recycling free of charge. Observe all country-specific waste disposal rules and regulations. You can be thrown in some cases, by an authorized STIHL servicing...
...be accepted only if the repair has been performed by the STIHL parts symbol K. The symbol may be found on waste disposal. 264BA050 KN 50 MSA 160 C This commitment does not stop when the product leaves the STIHL dealer. STIHL has partnered with the RBRC (Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation) ...this manual. The seal has a toll free phone number (1-800-822-8837) that connects you to an approved disposal site for recycling free of charge. Observe all country-specific waste disposal rules and regulations. You can be thrown in some cases, by an authorized STIHL servicing...
