Product Instruction Manual
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...Chain (front chain tensioner) 24 Mounting the Bar and Chain (quick chain tensioner) 25 Tensioning the Saw Chain (front chain tensioner) 27 Tensioning the Saw Chain (quick chain tensioner) 27 Checking Chain Tension 28 Fuel 28 Fueling 29 Chain Lubricant 30 Filling Chain Oil Tank 30 Checking Chain Lubrication 31 Chain... Warranty Statement Trademarks { MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C Allow only persons who fully understand 42 this 55 manual. 57 Warning! KG, 2011 0458-207-8621-A. Contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for your chain saw , 50 it is...
...Chain (front chain tensioner) 24 Mounting the Bar and Chain (quick chain tensioner) 25 Tensioning the Saw Chain (front chain tensioner) 27 Tensioning the Saw Chain (quick chain tensioner) 27 Checking Chain Tension 28 Fuel 28 Fueling 29 Chain Lubricant 30 Filling Chain Oil Tank 30 Checking Chain Lubrication 31 Chain... Warranty Statement Trademarks { MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C Allow only persons who fully understand 42 this 55 manual. 57 Warning! KG, 2011 0458-207-8621-A. Contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for your chain saw , 50 it is...
Product Instruction Manual
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chain oil Engaging and disengaging the STIHL Quickstop chain brake Direction of severe or fatal injury. chain oil quantity control Tension the chain Intake air preheating for winter operation Intake air for assistance. 2 MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C N Lever (2) ... Warning! Caution! English Guide to Using this Manual Pictograms The meanings of the pictograms attached to or embossed on the machine are...
chain oil Engaging and disengaging the STIHL Quickstop chain brake Direction of severe or fatal injury. chain oil quantity control Tension the chain Intake air preheating for winter operation Intake air for assistance. 2 MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C N Lever (2) ... Warning! Caution! English Guide to Using this Manual Pictograms The meanings of the pictograms attached to or embossed on the machine are...
Product Instruction Manual
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...MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 7 Always check your Instruction Manual for additional information. For proper assembly of the instruction manual. Before replacing any bar and chain, see the appropriate section of the bar and chain... to keep them free of moisture, pitch, oil, fuel mix, grease or resin in the chapter "Mounting the Bar and Chain" of your instruction manual. For specific starting instructions...Warning! Never attempt to loosen or come off the engine and then tighten. STIHL Oilomatic chain, guide bar and sprocket must match each other similar tool can cause an...
...MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 7 Always check your Instruction Manual for additional information. For proper assembly of the instruction manual. Before replacing any bar and chain, see the appropriate section of the bar and chain... to keep them free of moisture, pitch, oil, fuel mix, grease or resin in the chapter "Mounting the Bar and Chain" of your instruction manual. For specific starting instructions...Warning! Never attempt to loosen or come off the engine and then tighten. STIHL Oilomatic chain, guide bar and sprocket must match each other similar tool can cause an...
Product Instruction Manual
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...may increase engine temperatures. If your power tool shows an incorrect idle adjustment, have your STIHL dealer check your hands. Use only STIHL two-stroke engine oil or equivalent high-quality two-stroke engine oils that state they are designed for use fuels with a certain ethanol content to the ...and damage to another fuel with an ethanol content of personal injury from static 28 MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C The idle speed and maximum speed of the fuel is certified to pull the chain along the bar by always using fuel with a lower octane rating may be necessary...
...may increase engine temperatures. If your power tool shows an incorrect idle adjustment, have your STIHL dealer check your hands. Use only STIHL two-stroke engine oil or equivalent high-quality two-stroke engine oils that state they are designed for use fuels with a certain ethanol content to the ...and damage to another fuel with an ethanol content of personal injury from static 28 MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C The idle speed and maximum speed of the fuel is certified to pull the chain along the bar by always using fuel with a lower octane rating may be necessary...
Product Instruction Manual
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... filler cap. Take care not to aging (e.g. MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C Do not use waste oil. English Chain Lubricant For automatic and reliable lubrication of the lubricant. STIHL Bioplus) since it to use only an environmentally compatible quality chain and bar lubricant. There must be resistant to spill chain oil while refilling and do not overfill the tank...
... filler cap. Take care not to aging (e.g. MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C Do not use waste oil. English Chain Lubricant For automatic and reliable lubrication of the lubricant. STIHL Bioplus) since it to use only an environmentally compatible quality chain and bar lubricant. There must be resistant to spill chain oil while refilling and do not overfill the tank...
Product Instruction Manual
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... quickly damage the powerhead and chain drive (clutch, chain brake). Always check chain lubrication and the oil level in for about 2 to be broken in the tank before starting - Every new chain has to 3 minutes. during a MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 31 Checking Chain Lubrication Chain Brake Releasing the chain brake English Locking chain with the chain brake engaged (chain locked) will be irretrievably...
... quickly damage the powerhead and chain drive (clutch, chain brake). Always check chain lubrication and the oil level in for about 2 to be broken in the tank before starting - Every new chain has to 3 minutes. during a MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 31 Checking Chain Lubrication Chain Brake Releasing the chain brake English Locking chain with the chain brake engaged (chain locked) will be irretrievably...
Product Instruction Manual
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... catch may vary depending on the filing gauge (special accessory) - MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 37 N Measure the groove depth - Version A N ...off the shroud Refitting the shroud 143BA056 KN Install parts in the area used most for cutting. 143BA026 KN Chain type Picco Rapid Rapid Rapid Pitch Minimum groove depth 3/8" P 0.20" (5.0 mm) 1/4" 0.16" (4.0...0.28" (7.0 mm) If groove depth is less than specified: N Replace the guide bar. N Regularly clean the oil inlet hole (1), the oilway (2) and the bar groove (3). with the scale on the version. The drive link tangs ...
... catch may vary depending on the filing gauge (special accessory) - MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 37 N Measure the groove depth - Version A N ...off the shroud Refitting the shroud 143BA056 KN Install parts in the area used most for cutting. 143BA026 KN Chain type Picco Rapid Rapid Rapid Pitch Minimum groove depth 3/8" P 0.20" (5.0 mm) 1/4" 0.16" (4.0...0.28" (7.0 mm) If groove depth is less than specified: N Replace the guide bar. N Regularly clean the oil inlet hole (1), the oilway (2) and the bar groove (3). with the scale on the version. The drive link tangs ...
Product Instruction Manual
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...nose which may result in trouble in position and secure it with a spark arresting screen. Fit a new spark plug after adjustment, have the chain saw chain begins to rotate - N Remove the spark arresting screen (3) from the muffler (4). N Refit the spark arresting screen - Setting the idle ...slowly counterclockwise until the saw checked by a servicing dealer. then back off the spark plug boot N Unscrew spark plug MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 39 Wrong fuel mix (too much engine oil in idle even after approx. 100 operating hours or earlier if the electrodes are badly eroded.
...nose which may result in trouble in position and secure it with a spark arresting screen. Fit a new spark plug after adjustment, have the chain saw chain begins to rotate - N Remove the spark arresting screen (3) from the muffler (4). N Refit the spark arresting screen - Setting the idle ...slowly counterclockwise until the saw checked by a servicing dealer. then back off the spark plug boot N Unscrew spark plug MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 39 Wrong fuel mix (too much engine oil in idle even after approx. 100 operating hours or earlier if the electrodes are badly eroded.
Product Instruction Manual
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...spark plug and connect the spark plug boot (press it replaced by STIHL. Replace a damaged starter rope in canisters approved for this purpose.... necessary, replace the starter rope or rewind spring 40 MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C see "Shroud" N Unscrew oil filler cap - Dirty air filter. - English Checking... the Spark Plug Starter rope A N Clean dirty spark plug. Rectify problems which have it down firmly) - N Check electrode gap (A) and readjust if necessary - drain fuel tank Chain oil...
...spark plug and connect the spark plug boot (press it replaced by STIHL. Replace a damaged starter rope in canisters approved for this purpose.... necessary, replace the starter rope or rewind spring 40 MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C see "Shroud" N Unscrew oil filler cap - Dirty air filter. - English Checking... the Spark Plug Starter rope A N Clean dirty spark plug. Rectify problems which have it down firmly) - N Check electrode gap (A) and readjust if necessary - drain fuel tank Chain oil...
Product Instruction Manual
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... E-clip on to remove the Eclip. STIHL BioPlus, completely fill the chain oil tank. Replace the chain sprocket - STIHL recommends the use of original STIHL sprockets to the cylinder fins and air filter. N After fitting the chain sprocket, rotate it about one sprocket. ...Chain Sprocket N Remove the chain sprocket cover, chain and guide bar. N Remove the washer. N Pull the sprocket and needle cage off the crankshaft. Installing the chain sprocket N Clean the crankshaft stub and needle cage, and lubricate with local environmental requirements. MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS...
... E-clip on to remove the Eclip. STIHL BioPlus, completely fill the chain oil tank. Replace the chain sprocket - STIHL recommends the use of original STIHL sprockets to the cylinder fins and air filter. N After fitting the chain sprocket, rotate it about one sprocket. ...Chain Sprocket N Remove the chain sprocket cover, chain and guide bar. N Remove the washer. N Pull the sprocket and needle cage off the crankshaft. Installing the chain sprocket N Clean the crankshaft stub and needle cage, and lubricate with local environmental requirements. MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS...
Product Instruction Manual
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... grooves and oil inlet holes. two or three strokes of the saw chain files! N All cutters must be filed down equal to which the cutter penetrates the wood and thus the chip thickness. MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 43 With the Quickstop Plus chain brake system,...remove file burr, use a file holder (special accessory, see table "Sharpening tools") when sharpening 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") - File holder N Use a file holder...
... grooves and oil inlet holes. two or three strokes of the saw chain files! N All cutters must be filed down equal to which the cutter penetrates the wood and thus the chip thickness. MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 43 With the Quickstop Plus chain brake system,...remove file burr, use a file holder (special accessory, see table "Sharpening tools") when sharpening 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") - File holder N Use a file holder...
Product Instruction Manual
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otherwise, this , be flush with the file gauge 689BA051 KN N Lay the file gauge on the saw . 44 MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C if the depth gauge protrudes past the file gauge, the depth gauge must be reworked 689BA061 KN N Afterwards, dress the leading edge ... or grinding dust - the highest point of the chain saw chain - when doing this could increase the tendency of disuse, store saw chains in cleaned and oiled condition 689BA052 KN 689BA044 KN 1 2 N Lay the appropriate file gauge (1) for the chain pitch on the saw chain and press it is flush with the file gauge ...
otherwise, this , be flush with the file gauge 689BA051 KN N Lay the file gauge on the saw . 44 MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C if the depth gauge protrudes past the file gauge, the depth gauge must be reworked 689BA061 KN N Afterwards, dress the leading edge ... or grinding dust - the highest point of the chain saw chain - when doing this could increase the tendency of disuse, store saw chains in cleaned and oiled condition 689BA052 KN 689BA044 KN 1 2 N Lay the appropriate file gauge (1) for the chain pitch on the saw chain and press it is flush with the file gauge ...
Product Instruction Manual
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... element Replace Fuel tank Clean Chain oil tank Clean Chain Lubrication Check Inspect, also check sharpness Saw chain Check chain tension Sharpen Check (wear, damage) Guide bar Clean and turn over Deburr Replace Chain sprocket Check Air filter Clean Replace Anti-vibration elements Check Have replaced by dealer1) 46 X X X X X X X X X X X X XX X X X X X X X X X X X XX X X X X X X X MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C If you only...
... element Replace Fuel tank Clean Chain oil tank Clean Chain Lubrication Check Inspect, also check sharpness Saw chain Check chain tension Sharpen Check (wear, damage) Guide bar Clean and turn over Deburr Replace Chain sprocket Check Air filter Clean Replace Anti-vibration elements Check Have replaced by dealer1) 46 X X X X X X X X X X X X XX X X X X X X X X X X X XX X X X X X X X MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C If you only...
Product Instruction Manual
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... 4 Chain Brake 5 Muffler with Spark Arresting Screen 6 Chain Sprocket 7 Chain Sprocket Cover 8 Chain Catcher 9 Front Chain Tensioner1) 10 Guide Bar 11 Oilomatic Saw Chain 12 Adjusting Wheel for Quick Chain Tensioner1) 13 Handle of Wingnut for Quick Chain Tensioner1) 14 Oil Filler Cap... 15 Bumper Spike 16 Front Hand Guard 17 Front Handle (Handlebar) 18 Spark Plug Boot 19 Starter Grip 20 Master Control Lever 21 Fuel Filler Cap 22 Throttle Trigger 23 Throttle Trigger Lockout 24 Rear Handle 25 Rear Hand Guard # Serial Number 207BA003 KN 1) Depending on Model 48 MS 170, MS 170 C, MS...
... 4 Chain Brake 5 Muffler with Spark Arresting Screen 6 Chain Sprocket 7 Chain Sprocket Cover 8 Chain Catcher 9 Front Chain Tensioner1) 10 Guide Bar 11 Oilomatic Saw Chain 12 Adjusting Wheel for Quick Chain Tensioner1) 13 Handle of Wingnut for Quick Chain Tensioner1) 14 Oil Filler Cap... 15 Bumper Spike 16 Front Hand Guard 17 Front Handle (Handlebar) 18 Spark Plug Boot 19 Starter Grip 20 Master Control Lever 21 Fuel Filler Cap 22 Throttle Trigger 23 Throttle Trigger Lockout 24 Rear Handle 25 Rear Hand Guard # Serial Number 207BA003 KN 1) Depending on Model 48 MS 170, MS 170 C, MS...
Product Instruction Manual
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... Fuel Filler Cap For closing the oil tank. 15 Bumper Spike Toothed stop the rotation of the engine. 23 Throttle Trigger Lockout Must be depressed before the throttle trigger can be released to the operator's hands. (not illustrated) MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 49 English 20 Master ... diverts exhaust gases away from touching the chain if it slips off the bar. 9 Front Chain Tensioner Permits precise adjustment of chain tension. 10 Guide Bar Supports and guides the saw chain. 7 Chain Sprocket Cover Covers the clutch and chain sprocket. 8 Chain Catcher Helps to reduce the risk of ...
... Fuel Filler Cap For closing the oil tank. 15 Bumper Spike Toothed stop the rotation of the engine. 23 Throttle Trigger Lockout Must be depressed before the throttle trigger can be released to the operator's hands. (not illustrated) MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 49 English 20 Master ... diverts exhaust gases away from touching the chain if it slips off the bar. 9 Front Chain Tensioner Permits precise adjustment of chain tension. 10 Guide Bar Supports and guides the saw chain. 7 Chain Sprocket Cover Covers the clutch and chain sprocket. 8 Chain Catcher Helps to reduce the risk of ...
Product Instruction Manual
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... mm) Fuel System All position diaphragm carburetor with integral fuel pump Fuel tank capacity: 8.5 fl.oz (0.25 L) Chain lubrication Engine STIHL single cylinder two-stroke engine MS 170 Displacement: Bore: Stroke: Engine power to ISO 7293: Idle speed: 1.84 cu. in. (30.1 cm3) ...speed-controlled oil pump with rotary piston Oil tank capacity: 4.9 fl.oz (0.50 L) Weight dry, without bar and chain MS 170: MS 180 C with quick chain tensioner: MS 180 C with quick chain adjuster and Easy2Start: 8.6 lbs. (3.9 kg) 8.8 lbs (4.0 kg) 9.3 lbs. (4.2 kg) Cutting Attachment (MS 170) Recommended ...
... mm) Fuel System All position diaphragm carburetor with integral fuel pump Fuel tank capacity: 8.5 fl.oz (0.25 L) Chain lubrication Engine STIHL single cylinder two-stroke engine MS 170 Displacement: Bore: Stroke: Engine power to ISO 7293: Idle speed: 1.84 cu. in. (30.1 cm3) ...speed-controlled oil pump with rotary piston Oil tank capacity: 4.9 fl.oz (0.50 L) Weight dry, without bar and chain MS 170: MS 180 C with quick chain tensioner: MS 180 C with quick chain adjuster and Easy2Start: 8.6 lbs. (3.9 kg) 8.8 lbs (4.0 kg) 9.3 lbs. (4.2 kg) Cutting Attachment (MS 170) Recommended ...