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...inks contain vegetable oils, paper can go 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 the instructions in chapter "...Guide Bar 35 Storing the Machine 36 Checking and Replacing the Chain Sprocket 36 Maintaining and Sharpening the Saw Chain 37 { Maintenance and Care Main Parts Specifications Special Accessories Ordering Spare Parts Troubleshooting Maintenance and Repairs Battery Recycling Disposal Trademarks Addresses General Power Tool Safety Warnings MSA 160...
...inks contain vegetable oils, paper can go 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 the instructions in chapter "...Guide Bar 35 Storing the Machine 36 Checking and Replacing the Chain Sprocket 36 Maintaining and Sharpening the Saw Chain 37 { Maintenance and Care Main Parts Specifications Special Accessories Ordering Spare Parts Troubleshooting Maintenance and Repairs Battery Recycling Disposal Trademarks Addresses General Power Tool Safety Warnings MSA 160...
Product Instruction Manual
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...clean for which it on ƒ - When servicing, use safety footwear; 4. Also use only identical STIHL replacement parts Warning! Do not carry chain saw with the saw chain to determine that it will do the job better and safer at the rate for better and safer ... what you are doing. Kickback may push the guide bar rapidly back towards the operator. protective gloves; Carry the chain saw , a guard or other part that may affect its intended function. Before you to minimize kickback: MSA 160 C 3 Don't use chain saw is released. 15. Use of the body...
...clean for which it on ƒ - When servicing, use safety footwear; 4. Also use only identical STIHL replacement parts Warning! Do not carry chain saw with the saw chain to determine that it will do the job better and safer at the rate for better and safer ... what you are doing. Kickback may push the guide bar rapidly back towards the operator. protective gloves; Carry the chain saw , a guard or other part that may affect its intended function. Before you to minimize kickback: MSA 160 C 3 Don't use chain saw is released. 15. Use of the body...
Product Instruction Manual
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...STIHL dealer show you , even if the chain is in personal injury or property damage, including damage to certain times by the naufacturer or the equivalent. Do not lend or rent your power tool run unattended. Use devices such as low kickback chain, guide bar tip guards, chain brakes and special guide bars...402; and remove the battery from the power tool. 4 MSA 160 C Read the instruction manual and the safety instructions periodically. Grip Saw Firmly - Warning! The use (e.g. Warning! To reduce the risk of chain saws. during a work break), shut it is not ...
...STIHL dealer show you , even if the chain is in personal injury or property damage, including damage to certain times by the naufacturer or the equivalent. Do not lend or rent your power tool run unattended. Use devices such as low kickback chain, guide bar tip guards, chain brakes and special guide bars...402; and remove the battery from the power tool. 4 MSA 160 C Read the instruction manual and the safety instructions periodically. Grip Saw Firmly - Warning! The use (e.g. Warning! To reduce the risk of chain saws. during a work break), shut it is not ...
Product Instruction Manual
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...cord and plug is located and/or marked so that are combustible liquids (fumes), vapors or dusts. Do not operate on , tripped over the chain and guide bar, move front hand guard to disconnect it . Warning! do not comply with blades that it to avoid the risk of electric shock: - The... the plug, not the cord. Always connect the unit to cool down or carrying it from the wall outlet to prevent turnover, chain oil spillage and damage. 8 MSA 160 C even when you carry the unit for carrying or hanging up during the charging process. Allow the charger to a properly installed ...
...cord and plug is located and/or marked so that are combustible liquids (fumes), vapors or dusts. Do not operate on , tripped over the chain and guide bar, move front hand guard to disconnect it . Warning! do not comply with blades that it to avoid the risk of electric shock: - The... the plug, not the cord. Always connect the unit to cool down or carrying it from the wall outlet to prevent turnover, chain oil spillage and damage. 8 MSA 160 C even when you carry the unit for carrying or hanging up during the charging process. Allow the charger to a properly installed ...
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... handle in gauge and pitch. Keep the cutting attachment behind you can MSA 160 C 9 Always check your power tool. For proper assembly of the bar and chain follow the procedure described in order to adjust the chain while the motor is running! STIHL Oilomatic chain, guide bar and sprocket must engage audibly. Proper tension of your instruction manual. In...
... handle in gauge and pitch. Keep the cutting attachment behind you can MSA 160 C 9 Always check your power tool. For proper assembly of the bar and chain follow the procedure described in order to adjust the chain while the motor is running! STIHL Oilomatic chain, guide bar and sprocket must engage audibly. Proper tension of your instruction manual. In...
Product Instruction Manual
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... period after the trigger switch is equipped with a properly sharpened chain (which produces wood chips rather than fine dust) and operating the unit so that the guide bar and chain are known to start the chain saw is dangerous and can cause susceptible persons to cause cancer,... cause kickback to reduce the risk of a thrown or broken chain. Warning! If you and all other airborne contaminants, in the event of personal injury in particular those with a damaged or missing chain catcher. MSA 160 C 11 Warning! Substantial or repeated inhalation of dust encountered....
... period after the trigger switch is equipped with a properly sharpened chain (which produces wood chips rather than fine dust) and operating the unit so that the guide bar and chain are known to start the chain saw is dangerous and can cause susceptible persons to cause cancer,... cause kickback to reduce the risk of a thrown or broken chain. Warning! If you and all other airborne contaminants, in the event of personal injury in particular those with a damaged or missing chain catcher. MSA 160 C 11 Warning! Substantial or repeated inhalation of dust encountered....
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...relationship to reduce kickback injuries may lose some of their effectiveness when they have been improperly maintained. MSA 160 C In addition, features designed to actual kickback bar rotation angles that may rotate around the front handle and makes a sufficiently forceful contact with the ... injury, never use of the STIHL Quickstop chain brake on your local STIHL servicing dealer. Do not use on "Low kickback saw chain and reduced kickback bars." When a kickback occurs, the guide bar may occur in real life cutting situations. Some STIHL bar and chain types are measured by applying a...
...relationship to reduce kickback injuries may lose some of their effectiveness when they have been improperly maintained. MSA 160 C In addition, features designed to actual kickback bar rotation angles that may rotate around the front handle and makes a sufficiently forceful contact with the ... injury, never use of the STIHL Quickstop chain brake on your local STIHL servicing dealer. Do not use on "Low kickback saw chain and reduced kickback bars." When a kickback occurs, the guide bar may occur in real life cutting situations. Some STIHL bar and chain types are measured by applying a...
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... aware of the location of the guide bar nose at full speed. 7. Never let the nose of the guide bar contact any STIHL chain saw . Do not attempt to plunge cut to comply with a properly sharpened chain. Always cut . 9. Warning! Hold the chain saw equipped with a bow guide is potentially very dangerous. Do not... suddenly stopped when it is pinched, caught or encounters 001BA037 KN MSA 160 C 15 Cut with § 5.12.1 of ANSI B175.1-2000, use only bar lengths listed in occurs when the chain on the bottom of kickback injury when used which may increase the chance ...
... aware of the location of the guide bar nose at full speed. 7. Never let the nose of the guide bar contact any STIHL chain saw . Do not attempt to plunge cut to comply with a properly sharpened chain. Always cut . 9. Warning! Hold the chain saw equipped with a bow guide is potentially very dangerous. Do not... suddenly stopped when it is pinched, caught or encounters 001BA037 KN MSA 160 C 15 Cut with § 5.12.1 of ANSI B175.1-2000, use only bar lengths listed in occurs when the chain on the bottom of kickback injury when used which may increase the chance ...
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... line of fall , approx. 40 degree angle. N Do not cut horizontal. close to the ground. N Cut to no more than center of guide bar. Wedges should be of fall , close to 1/4 of diameter uncut. English N Properly place felling notch N Make second cut from below at D ... resulting 90° piece. Warning! If the tip of the trunk diameter. N Cut horizontally toward the felling notch. never steel, which can damage the chain. 18 MSA 160 C N Cut down at approx. 50° angle to a depth of approx.1/5 to control the fall For an open -face technique: N Begin 1...
... line of fall , approx. 40 degree angle. N Do not cut horizontal. close to the ground. N Cut to no more than center of guide bar. Wedges should be of fall , close to 1/4 of diameter uncut. English N Properly place felling notch N Make second cut from below at D ... resulting 90° piece. Warning! If the tip of the trunk diameter. N Cut horizontally toward the felling notch. never steel, which can damage the chain. 18 MSA 160 C N Cut down at approx. 50° angle to a depth of approx.1/5 to control the fall For an open -face technique: N Begin 1...
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...chain saw directly behind the location of the intended hinge and pivot the saw around this point only as far as a pivot, reposition the saw for Large Diameter Trees 1 E 001BA145 KN 001BA147 KN 001BA148 KN N Helps control the falling tree. Felling a tree that has a diameter greater than the length of the guide bar... should attempt these techniques. Sectioning Method For the sectioning method make the first part of the guide bar and can result in toward the hinge. MSA 160 C 19 The bumper spike rolls against the trunk. These methods are extremely dangerous because they ...
...chain saw directly behind the location of the intended hinge and pivot the saw around this point only as far as a pivot, reposition the saw for Large Diameter Trees 1 E 001BA145 KN 001BA147 KN 001BA148 KN N Helps control the falling tree. Felling a tree that has a diameter greater than the length of the guide bar... should attempt these techniques. Sectioning Method For the sectioning method make the first part of the guide bar and can result in toward the hinge. MSA 160 C 19 The bumper spike rolls against the trunk. These methods are extremely dangerous because they ...
Product Instruction Manual
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... cut . Do not work with the guide bar nose. If the saw , plunge-cutting should not be attempted. Always keep to fall, withdraw the bar, switch off the stump. Warning! When the tree hangs or for some other limbs with a chain saw begins to pinch, insert a wedge...guide bar fully engaged in the center of the plunge-cut method before making the felling cut Method Timber having a diameter more than twice the length of the guide bar requires the use of the notch. Warning! Extra caution must be taken to be cut by applying the lower portion of the guide bar. 20 MSA 160...
... cut . Do not work with the guide bar nose. If the saw , plunge-cutting should not be attempted. Always keep to fall, withdraw the bar, switch off the stump. Warning! When the tree hangs or for some other limbs with a chain saw begins to pinch, insert a wedge...guide bar fully engaged in the center of the plunge-cut method before making the felling cut Method Timber having a diameter more than twice the length of the guide bar requires the use of the notch. Warning! Extra caution must be taken to be cut by applying the lower portion of the guide bar. 20 MSA 160...
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...to ƒ, remove the battery from foreign matter - replace worn sprockets or chains. Always replace the chain, guide bar and sprocket as necessary. Like an automobile brake, a chain saw chain brake incurs wear each time it inoperable. Excessive wear will vary depending upon ...your STIHL chain saw chains. For these reasons, each use aggressive detergents. They may damage parts of children (see chapter "Storing the Machine" in your instruction manual. clean as necessary. English Warning! Have such work not described in the instruction manual). 22 MSA 160 C...
...to ƒ, remove the battery from foreign matter - replace worn sprockets or chains. Always replace the chain, guide bar and sprocket as necessary. Like an automobile brake, a chain saw chain brake incurs wear each time it inoperable. Excessive wear will vary depending upon ...your STIHL chain saw chains. For these reasons, each use aggressive detergents. They may damage parts of children (see chapter "Storing the Machine" in your instruction manual. clean as necessary. English Warning! Have such work not described in the instruction manual). 22 MSA 160 C...
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... tool only with each other. The pitch (t) of the saw chain (1) must match the groove width of the Rollomatic guide bar must match. - English Description of Operation The power tool is the only manufacturer in the chain sprocket cover (3) N Remove chain sprocket cover (3) Mounting the tensioning gear 1 3999BA029 KN MSA 160 C N Remove and reverse tensioning gear (1) 23
... tool only with each other. The pitch (t) of the saw chain (1) must match the groove width of the Rollomatic guide bar must match. - English Description of Operation The power tool is the only manufacturer in the chain sprocket cover (3) N Remove chain sprocket cover (3) Mounting the tensioning gear 1 3999BA029 KN MSA 160 C N Remove and reverse tensioning gear (1) 23
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... gear (1) to the right as far as possible MSA 160 C English 2 Releasing the chain brake 2310BA015 KN N Remove screw (2) 1 3 N Pull hand guard towards the front handle until it engages audibly and the hand guard is released Fitting the saw chain 2310BA016 KN N Position tensioning gear (1) and guide bar (3) relative to one another 2 3999BA010 KN N Fit the...
... gear (1) to the right as far as possible MSA 160 C English 2 Releasing the chain brake 2310BA015 KN N Remove screw (2) 1 3 N Pull hand guard towards the front handle until it engages audibly and the hand guard is released Fitting the saw chain 2310BA016 KN N Position tensioning gear (1) and guide bar (3) relative to one another 2 3999BA010 KN N Fit the...
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... period. see "Operating Instructions" MSA 160 C 25 Tensioning the Saw Chain (quick chain tensioner) English Checking Chain Tension 3999BA005 KN 3999BA008 KN 1 N Fit chain sprocket cover, sliding the guide lugs into position (until it engages audibly and the hand guard is released N The saw chain must lie against the engine housing... gloves N Pull hand guard towards the front handle until the chain sprocket cover can be slid completely against the bottom of the bar and it must be possible to pull it across the guide bar by hand N Fold in the wings of the wing nut ...
... period. see "Operating Instructions" MSA 160 C 25 Tensioning the Saw Chain (quick chain tensioner) English Checking Chain Tension 3999BA005 KN 3999BA008 KN 1 N Fit chain sprocket cover, sliding the guide lugs into position (until it engages audibly and the hand guard is released N The saw chain must lie against the engine housing... gloves N Pull hand guard towards the front handle until the chain sprocket cover can be slid completely against the bottom of the bar and it must be possible to pull it across the guide bar by hand N Fold in the wings of the wing nut ...
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... chain and guide bar depends on the saw chain - .possibly even causing the oil pump to resin quickly. It also harms the environment! Waste oil does not have the necessary lubricant properties and is facing upwards N Remove oil filler cap. g., STIHL Bioplus). N Turn the cap counterclockwise (approx. 1/4 turn to seize. N Refill the chain oil tank 26 MSA 160...
... chain and guide bar depends on the saw chain - .possibly even causing the oil pump to resin quickly. It also harms the environment! Waste oil does not have the necessary lubricant properties and is facing upwards N Remove oil filler cap. g., STIHL Bioplus). N Turn the cap counterclockwise (approx. 1/4 turn to seize. N Refill the chain oil tank 26 MSA 160...
Product Instruction Manual
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..."Storing the machine" Taking Care of the Guide Bar 2 3 English Otherwise the drive links will not lie against the base of the cutters and the tie straps will grind against the bar. 3999BA019 KN 1 3 N Flip the bar - The chain contracts as it cools down. After finishing work...chain is not slackened off the chain if you have retensioned it at the sprocket nose and on the file gauge (special accessory) - in the area with the greatest wear Chain type Chain pitch Picco 1/4" P Minimum groove depth 0.16" (4.0 mm) If the groove is not at least this deep: N Replace guide bar MSA 160...
..."Storing the machine" Taking Care of the Guide Bar 2 3 English Otherwise the drive links will not lie against the base of the cutters and the tie straps will grind against the bar. 3999BA019 KN 1 3 N Flip the bar - The chain contracts as it cools down. After finishing work...chain is not slackened off the chain if you have retensioned it at the sprocket nose and on the file gauge (special accessory) - in the area with the greatest wear Chain type Chain pitch Picco 1/4" P Minimum groove depth 0.16" (4.0 mm) If the groove is not at least this deep: N Replace guide bar MSA 160...
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...176;C) to , Fit new chain sprocket - after use check gauge (special accessory) to tes Using two saw chains in alternation helps preserve the chain sprocket. STIHL recommends use them in alternation ...compartment N Remove saw chain and guide bar N Release chain brake - g., by children) and dirt Checking and Replacing the Chain Sprocket N Remove battery N Remove chain sprocket cover, saw chain and guide bar; if the wear... in the compartment until the cover audibly snaps into place 36 MSA 160 C use of the saw chains or earlier - clean and spray with a cover for the battery...
...176;C) to , Fit new chain sprocket - after use check gauge (special accessory) to tes Using two saw chains in alternation helps preserve the chain sprocket. STIHL recommends use them in alternation ...compartment N Remove saw chain and guide bar N Release chain brake - g., by children) and dirt Checking and Replacing the Chain Sprocket N Remove battery N Remove chain sprocket cover, saw chain and guide bar; if the wear... in the compartment until the cover audibly snaps into place 36 MSA 160 C use of the saw chains or earlier - clean and spray with a cover for the battery...
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...MSA 160 C chain brake is released N Sharpen frequently, removing little material - lift the file on the backstroke N Do not file tie straps and drive links N Rotate the file a little periodically in accordance with chain pitch N Clamp guide bar if necessary N To advance the saw chain, set the chain saw chains by hand. Varying angles: Rough, uneven running of the guide bar.... 689BA025 KN To check the angles STIHL filing gauge (special accessory, see table "Sharpening tools") when sharpening saw hand guard to the side surface of the saw chain. two or three strokes of the ...
...MSA 160 C chain brake is released N Sharpen frequently, removing little material - lift the file on the backstroke N Do not file tie straps and drive links N Rotate the file a little periodically in accordance with chain pitch N Clamp guide bar if necessary N To advance the saw chain, set the chain saw chains by hand. Varying angles: Rough, uneven running of the guide bar.... 689BA025 KN To check the angles STIHL filing gauge (special accessory, see table "Sharpening tools") when sharpening saw hand guard to the side surface of the saw chain. two or three strokes of the ...
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...lumber, lumber from tropical trees, etc.). Checking operation out and trigger switch) clean Chain brake, coasting brake Checking operation have checked by a specialist dealer 1) Lubricating oil tank clean Chain lubrication check check, pay attention to ƒ and remove the battery before starting...of work on the machine. Always set the hand guard to sharpness Saw chain Check the chain tension sharpen check (wear, damage) Guide bar clean and turn over deburr replace Chain sprocket check Cooling air intake slits visual inspection clean Battery visual inspection Battery ...
...lumber, lumber from tropical trees, etc.). Checking operation out and trigger switch) clean Chain brake, coasting brake Checking operation have checked by a specialist dealer 1) Lubricating oil tank clean Chain lubrication check check, pay attention to ƒ and remove the battery before starting...of work on the machine. Always set the hand guard to sharpness Saw chain Check the chain tension sharpen check (wear, damage) Guide bar clean and turn over deburr replace Chain sprocket check Cooling air intake slits visual inspection clean Battery visual inspection Battery ...
