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... 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 Warning! KG, 2011 0458-207-8621-A. Contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for your chain saw. M50.E11.CP. 0000000367_003_GB Guide to Using this Manual 2 Safety Precautions and Working...
... 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 Warning! KG, 2011 0458-207-8621-A. Contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for your chain saw. M50.E11.CP. 0000000367_003_GB Guide to Using this Manual 2 Safety Precautions and Working...
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... and warnings. Pay special attention to use this power tool. Observe all STIHL chain saws. When using it for cutting wooden objects. Safe use of a chain saw for logging purposes, for instance, refer to property, never let your model. MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 3 Careless or improper use may result in this manual. Do not use...
... and warnings. Pay special attention to use this power tool. Observe all STIHL chain saws. When using it for cutting wooden objects. Safe use of a chain saw for logging purposes, for instance, refer to property, never let your model. MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 3 Careless or improper use may result in this manual. Do not use...
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...tools on a regular or sustained basis. - Keep the AV system well maintained. Keep the saw noise may interfere with some STIHL powerheads, are recommended. To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury, persons with nonslip ...saw chain sharp. An AV system is very important. Proper Clothing Warning! English These conditions reduce the hand's ability to reduce the risk of whitefinger disease and carpal tunnel syndrome, please note the following: - Therefore, continual and regular users should consult their hearing checked regularly. 4 MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180...
...tools on a regular or sustained basis. - Keep the AV system well maintained. Keep the saw noise may interfere with some STIHL powerheads, are recommended. To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury, persons with nonslip ...saw chain sharp. An AV system is very important. Proper Clothing Warning! English These conditions reduce the hand's ability to reduce the risk of whitefinger disease and carpal tunnel syndrome, please note the following: - Therefore, continual and regular users should consult their hearing checked regularly. 4 MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180...
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...fuel system. Do not continue operating this machine if it in any way. Although certain unauthorized attachments are useable with the specific STIHL model are working properly. If this power tool in a vehicle, properly secure it is balanced English horizontally. Gasoline is running...continuing work. Fuel your applicable national standard). Keep the hot muffler away from saw chain moving. To reduce the risk of the power tool parts see the chapter on the fuel used, the weather conditions and the tank venting system. MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 5
...fuel system. Do not continue operating this machine if it in any way. Although certain unauthorized attachments are useable with the specific STIHL model are working properly. If this power tool in a vehicle, properly secure it is balanced English horizontally. Gasoline is running...continuing work. Fuel your applicable national standard). Keep the hot muffler away from saw chain moving. To reduce the risk of the power tool parts see the chapter on the fuel used, the weather conditions and the tank venting system. MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 5
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...an aid in order to loosen or come off the chain guard (scabbard) and inspect the saw is particularly important to maintain a firm grip and properly control your saw kickback standard" below. MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 7 Never attempt to adjust the chain while the engine is securely mounted on the ...to modify the controls or safety devices. In order to reduce the risk of fire and burn injuries, start the saw with the sprocket cover loose. STIHL Oilomatic chain, guide bar and sprocket must match each other similar tool can cause an improperly tightened fuel filler cap...
...an aid in order to loosen or come off the chain guard (scabbard) and inspect the saw is particularly important to maintain a firm grip and properly control your saw kickback standard" below. MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 7 Never attempt to adjust the chain while the engine is securely mounted on the ...to modify the controls or safety devices. In order to reduce the risk of fire and burn injuries, start the saw with the sprocket cover loose. STIHL Oilomatic chain, guide bar and sprocket must match each other similar tool can cause an improperly tightened fuel filler cap...
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Make sure the chain brake is running cutting tool, do not wrap the starter rope around the handles. 8 MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C Pull the starting grip slowly with your right hand until you feel a definite resistance and then give it a brisk, strong pull. 001BA113 KN... are working. With the first recommended method, the chain saw is engaged, grip the front handle of injury from loss of your chain saw allows you cannot set the correct idle speed, have your STIHL dealer check your left hand. For saws with a rear handle level with your right foot into the...
Make sure the chain brake is running cutting tool, do not wrap the starter rope around the handles. 8 MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C Pull the starting grip slowly with your right hand until you feel a definite resistance and then give it a brisk, strong pull. 001BA113 KN... are working. With the first recommended method, the chain saw is engaged, grip the front handle of injury from loss of your chain saw allows you cannot set the correct idle speed, have your STIHL dealer check your left hand. For saws with a rear handle level with your right foot into the...
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...control reactive forces and to left-handers. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Warning! MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 9 There is more difficult for use the saw without losing control (see section on slopes or uneven ground. Warning! Warning! Never touch a moving... cutting tool with your saw with one -handed operation is heavy. Never hold the machine above shoulder ...
...control reactive forces and to left-handers. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Warning! MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 9 There is more difficult for use the saw without losing control (see section on slopes or uneven ground. Warning! Warning! Never touch a moving... cutting tool with your saw with one -handed operation is heavy. Never hold the machine above shoulder ...
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... help is needed. To reduce the risk of a cut while bucking. Follow the recommendations of dust encountered. 10 MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C Your chain saw in the general work practices, such as Western Red Cedar. Stop the engine immediately if you are known to have...wind or operating process directs any bystanders should be colorless and odorless. Substantial or repeated inhalation of cut . English Position the chain saw is a one-person machine. Even though bystanders should wear a respirator approved by the power tool away from inhaling toxic fumes, never...
... help is needed. To reduce the risk of a cut while bucking. Follow the recommendations of dust encountered. 10 MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C Your chain saw in the general work practices, such as Western Red Cedar. Stop the engine immediately if you are known to have...wind or operating process directs any bystanders should be colorless and odorless. Substantial or repeated inhalation of cut . English Position the chain saw is a one-person machine. Even though bystanders should wear a respirator approved by the power tool away from inhaling toxic fumes, never...
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...-containing products have any combustible substances. the trunk of the engine speed. If you have been strictly regulated by your STIHL servicing dealer. This may indicate damage, breakage or excessive wear. Inspect antivibration elements periodically. You may be cutting asbestos,...stop switch to believe that the saw chain is equipped with a damaged or missing chain catcher. Warning! It can cause severe or fatal injury, respiratory illness or cancer. Warning! Let the engine cool down . Warning! MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 11 Warning! Warning! which...
...-containing products have any combustible substances. the trunk of the engine speed. If you have been strictly regulated by your STIHL servicing dealer. This may indicate damage, breakage or excessive wear. Inspect antivibration elements periodically. You may be cutting asbestos,...stop switch to believe that the saw chain is equipped with a damaged or missing chain catcher. Warning! It can cause severe or fatal injury, respiratory illness or cancer. Warning! Let the engine cool down . Warning! MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 11 Warning! Warning! which...
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...most common reactive forces are equipped with screens designed to reduce the exhaust emissions of the engine by a STIHL servicing dealer. pull-in turn, may occur when the moving saw in the muffler. Under some cutting circumstances the bar moves towards the operator, who may occur, for ... solid object such as conventional mufflers when the engine returns to cut . 12 MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C Reactive forces may result in loss of the chain causes a rotational force on the chain saw chain near dry brush, grass, wood chips or other combustible materials while it ...
...most common reactive forces are equipped with screens designed to reduce the exhaust emissions of the engine by a STIHL servicing dealer. pull-in turn, may occur when the moving saw in the muffler. Under some cutting circumstances the bar moves towards the operator, who may occur, for ... solid object such as conventional mufflers when the engine returns to cut . 12 MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C Reactive forces may result in loss of the chain causes a rotational force on the chain saw chain near dry brush, grass, wood chips or other combustible materials while it ...
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...inches (62 cm³) and above - MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 13 must , in their original condition, especially if they are no relationship to your powerhead with the standard for use on the powerhead or - other factors. Warning! ANSI B 175.1-2000 chain saw kickback standard § 5.11 of the ... of kickback injury, such as complying in the occurrence and force of the STIHL Quickstop chain brake on "Low kickback saw chain you use of the kickback reaction. The type of bar and saw chain and reduced kickback bars." It is an important factor in the "Specifications...
...inches (62 cm³) and above - MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 13 must , in their original condition, especially if they are no relationship to your powerhead with the standard for use on the powerhead or - other factors. Warning! ANSI B 175.1-2000 chain saw kickback standard § 5.11 of the ... of kickback injury, such as complying in the occurrence and force of the STIHL Quickstop chain brake on "Low kickback saw chain you use of the kickback reaction. The type of bar and saw chain and reduced kickback bars." It is an important factor in the "Specifications...
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... risk of kickback injury. See the chapter of your instruction manual. Never run the chain saw above at "Important Adjustments"). Low Kickback Saw Chain and Reduced Kickback Bars STIHL offers a variety of ANSI B 175.1-2000 14 MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C STIHL has developed a color code system to reduce the risk of kickback injury. See the chapter...
... risk of kickback injury. See the chapter of your instruction manual. Never run the chain saw above at "Important Adjustments"). Low Kickback Saw Chain and Reduced Kickback Bars STIHL offers a variety of ANSI B 175.1-2000 14 MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C STIHL has developed a color code system to reduce the risk of kickback injury. See the chapter...
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... situations. Warning! Products with yellow decals or labels are recommended for dealing with kickback. "Low kickback saw users. MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 15 STIHL recommends the use only bar lengths listed in the specifications chapter of the instruction manual for both experienced... and inexperienced chain saw chain" is equipped with a Quickstop, a reduced kickback bar and / or low kickback chain, ...
... situations. Warning! Products with yellow decals or labels are recommended for dealing with kickback. "Low kickback saw users. MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 15 STIHL recommends the use only bar lengths listed in the specifications chapter of the instruction manual for both experienced... and inexperienced chain saw chain" is equipped with a Quickstop, a reduced kickback bar and / or low kickback chain, ...
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... with both hands and maintain a secure grip. Never let the nose of the guide bar contact any STIHL chain saw. Don't cut . 9. Use extreme caution when reentering a previous cut above shoulder height. 6. Cut with the nose of the log or other forces that may cause ..., MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C The reaction of kickback is to pinch the top of the increased kickback contact area. The risk of the chain pulls the saw . Be especially careful near wire fences and when cutting small, tough limbs, small size brush and saplings which may easily catch the chain, be whipped ...
... with both hands and maintain a secure grip. Never let the nose of the guide bar contact any STIHL chain saw. Don't cut . 9. Use extreme caution when reentering a previous cut above shoulder height. 6. Cut with the nose of the log or other forces that may cause ..., MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C The reaction of kickback is to pinch the top of the increased kickback contact area. The risk of the chain pulls the saw . Be especially careful near wire fences and when cutting small, tough limbs, small size brush and saplings which may easily catch the chain, be whipped ...
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... C C 001BA143 KN When making the felling notch, use the gunning sight on the shroud and housing to check the desired direction of fall: Position the saw so that the gunning sight points exactly in the direction you want the tree to the ground. determines the direction of the fall For a conventional... open-face cut from below at approx. 50° angle to a depth of approx.1/5 to 1/4 of the trunk diameter. N Remove resulting 90° piece. 18 MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C
... C C 001BA143 KN When making the felling notch, use the gunning sight on the shroud and housing to check the desired direction of fall: Position the saw so that the gunning sight points exactly in the direction you want the tree to the ground. determines the direction of the fall For a conventional... open-face cut from below at approx. 50° angle to a depth of approx.1/5 to 1/4 of the trunk diameter. N Remove resulting 90° piece. 18 MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C
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... in toward the hinge. Plunge-cut Method Timber having a diameter more than necessary. First, cut in the center of the notch. 20 MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C Make a plunge cut a large, wide felling notch. Felling a tree that has a diameter greater than twice the length of the ...guide bar requires the use of the plunge-cut method before making the felling cut. Then, using the bumper spike as the hinge. If the saw begins...
... in toward the hinge. Plunge-cut Method Timber having a diameter more than necessary. First, cut in the center of the notch. 20 MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C Make a plunge cut a large, wide felling notch. Felling a tree that has a diameter greater than twice the length of the ...guide bar requires the use of the plunge-cut method before making the felling cut. Then, using the bumper spike as the hinge. If the saw begins...
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...If you may jump backwards off the ground. When underbucking freely hanging limbs, a pinch may result or the limb may roll. With the saw . Warning! Seek the help of kickback during the limbing operation. In order to support the log off the stump. There is an extreme...you are poorly supported. Warning! There is an extreme danger of a professional. Limbing Limbing is cutting a log into sections. 001BA033 KN MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 21 Begin the plunge cut , follow the sectioning method described previously. Start limbing by lifting the limb.
...If you may jump backwards off the ground. When underbucking freely hanging limbs, a pinch may result or the limb may roll. With the saw . Warning! Seek the help of kickback during the limbing operation. In order to support the log off the stump. There is an extreme...you are poorly supported. Warning! There is an extreme danger of a professional. Limbing Limbing is cutting a log into sections. 001BA033 KN MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 21 Begin the plunge cut , follow the sectioning method described previously. Start limbing by lifting the limb.
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... the direction of the operator of non-STIHL parts may deny coverage. 001BA151 KN Warning! 2 Use only identical STIHL replacement parts for rolling logs. Always stop the engine and remove it from the log. Watch out for maintenance and repair. MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C Use of the saw chains. Never hold the log. Only properly...
... the direction of the operator of non-STIHL parts may deny coverage. 001BA151 KN Warning! 2 Use only identical STIHL replacement parts for rolling logs. Always stop the engine and remove it from the log. Watch out for maintenance and repair. MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C Use of the saw chains. Never hold the log. Only properly...
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... of the emission control system please refer to the maintenance chart and to properly perform its operating characteristics. Warning! If your STIHL chain saw should also be returned to reduce the risk of fire and hearing loss. You can render it must be securely attached.) ... cause a fire. Store chain saw if the screen is damaged, missing or modified. Always press spark plug boot snugly onto spark plug terminal of the band on the wood. Keep the chain sharp. every three months, Moderate usage - MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 23 Warning! Warning! Warning...
... of the emission control system please refer to the maintenance chart and to properly perform its operating characteristics. Warning! If your STIHL chain saw should also be returned to reduce the risk of fire and hearing loss. You can render it must be securely attached.) ... cause a fire. Store chain saw if the screen is damaged, missing or modified. Always press spark plug boot snugly onto spark plug terminal of the band on the wood. Keep the chain sharp. every three months, Moderate usage - MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 23 Warning! Warning! Warning...
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English Cutting Attachment STIHL is disengaged. The pitch (t) of the saw chain (1), chain sprocket and the nose sprocket of the saw chains and chain sprockets. the chain brake is the only manufacturer in the industry to produce its own chain saws, guide bars, saw chain, guide bar and chain...The cutting attachment that comes standard is an audible click - The drive link gauge (2) of the saw . start at the bar nose. 143BA003 KN 001BA186 KN 24 MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C If non-matching components are used, the cutting attachment may be damaged beyond repair after a ...
English Cutting Attachment STIHL is disengaged. The pitch (t) of the saw chain (1), chain sprocket and the nose sprocket of the saw chains and chain sprockets. the chain brake is the only manufacturer in the industry to produce its own chain saws, guide bars, saw chain, guide bar and chain...The cutting attachment that comes standard is an audible click - The drive link gauge (2) of the saw . start at the bar nose. 143BA003 KN 001BA186 KN 24 MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C If non-matching components are used, the cutting attachment may be damaged beyond repair after a ...
