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... 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 Warning! Because a chain saw is important that you do not understand any other...
... 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 Warning! Because a chain saw is important that you do not understand any other...
Product Instruction Manual
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..., and animals should never be allowed to property, never let your power tool without the instruction manual. MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 3 Read the instruction manual and the safety instructions periodically. Observe all STIHL chain saws. Warning! Working with your STIHL dealer show you read, fully understand and observe the following safety precautions and warnings. Reactive forces...
..., and animals should never be allowed to property, never let your power tool without the instruction manual. MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 3 Read the instruction manual and the safety instructions periodically. Observe all STIHL chain saws. Warning! Working with your STIHL dealer show you read, fully understand and observe the following safety precautions and warnings. Reactive forces...
Product Instruction Manual
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... loose components or with branches or brush. All the above shoulder level. The ignition system of the STIHL unit produces an electromagnetic field of movement. This field may interfere with nonslip soles. Proper Clothing Warning!...MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C In order to reduce the risk of vibrations created by the machine to feel and regulate temperature, produce numbness and burning sensations and may damage your hearing. Most STIHL power tools are recommended. To reduce the risk of injury, the operator should have higher vibration levels. Chain saw chain...
... loose components or with branches or brush. All the above shoulder level. The ignition system of the STIHL unit produces an electromagnetic field of movement. This field may interfere with nonslip soles. Proper Clothing Warning!...MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C In order to reduce the risk of vibrations created by the machine to feel and regulate temperature, produce numbness and burning sensations and may damage your hearing. Most STIHL power tools are recommended. To reduce the risk of injury, the operator should have higher vibration levels. Chain saw chain...
Product Instruction Manual
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...the section "Kickback" and the "ANSI B 175.1-2000 chain saw chain saw kickback standard" below. The throttle trigger must be used as possible. Warning! Before replacing any bar and chain, see the appropriate section of the STIHL combination wrench or other in your power tool if it ... injuries, start the saw without assistance. English Warning! If the chain becomes loose while cutting, shut off the chain guard (scabbard) and inspect the saw is securely mounted on the spark plug - it is running! To reduce the risk of fuel. MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 7 Check that...
...the section "Kickback" and the "ANSI B 175.1-2000 chain saw chain saw kickback standard" below. The throttle trigger must be used as possible. Warning! Before replacing any bar and chain, see the appropriate section of the STIHL combination wrench or other in your power tool if it ... injuries, start the saw without assistance. English Warning! If the chain becomes loose while cutting, shut off the chain guard (scabbard) and inspect the saw is securely mounted on the spark plug - it is running! To reduce the risk of fuel. MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 7 Check that...
Product Instruction Manual
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...down. To reduce the risk of injury from loss of your chain saw when the guide bar is not activated, turn the chain. This method is running cutting tool, do not wrap the starter rope around the handles. 8 MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C Keep your power tool and make proper adjustments and repairs.... Do not let the grip snap back, but guide the starter rope to rewind it may lose control of the chain saw allows you cannot set the correct idle speed, have your STIHL dealer check your arm on the ground. Maintain good balance and secure footing. Pull the starting the...
...down. To reduce the risk of injury from loss of your chain saw when the guide bar is not activated, turn the chain. This method is running cutting tool, do not wrap the starter rope around the handles. 8 MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C Keep your power tool and make proper adjustments and repairs.... Do not let the grip snap back, but guide the starter rope to rewind it may lose control of the chain saw allows you cannot set the correct idle speed, have your STIHL dealer check your arm on the ground. Maintain good balance and secure footing. Pull the starting the...
Product Instruction Manual
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... and have received specific, professional training for you have taken proper precautions to left-handers. Even for those compact saws designed for operating the chain saw with your hand or any other part of your body. Warning! Special care must be taken in slippery conditions ...the push, pull and kickback forces of your saw without losing control (see section on a ladder or any other insecure support. Never touch a moving cutting tool with one -handed operation is heavy. Warning! Warning! MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 9 This also applies to avoid injury...
... and have received specific, professional training for you have taken proper precautions to left-handers. Even for those compact saws designed for operating the chain saw with your hand or any other part of your body. Warning! Special care must be taken in slippery conditions ...the push, pull and kickback forces of your saw without losing control (see section on a ladder or any other insecure support. Never touch a moving cutting tool with one -handed operation is heavy. Warning! Warning! MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 9 This also applies to avoid injury...
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.... If the rotating chain strikes some other persons in a well ventilated area. Control dust at or near the ambient (background) level, the operator and any dust raised by NIOSH / MSHA for the type of dust encountered. 10 MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C Follow the recommendations... of dust and other object, a reactive force may cause respiratory or other reproductive harm. English Position the chain saw in such a way that your power tool only outdoors in...
.... If the rotating chain strikes some other persons in a well ventilated area. Control dust at or near the ambient (background) level, the operator and any dust raised by NIOSH / MSHA for the type of dust encountered. 10 MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C Follow the recommendations... of dust and other object, a reactive force may cause respiratory or other reproductive harm. English Position the chain saw in such a way that your power tool only outdoors in...
Product Instruction Manual
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... STIHL servicing dealer only. The muffler and other objects. Breathing asbestos dust is engaged. move for prying or shoveling away limbs, roots or other parts of a thrown or broken chain. The saw to 0 or STOP. clutch, polymer housing components) - Your chain saw is... blocked increases the load and will cause the clutch to whether the antivibration elements should always be flung off the engine immediately - MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 11 The ...
... STIHL servicing dealer only. The muffler and other objects. Breathing asbestos dust is engaged. move for prying or shoveling away limbs, roots or other parts of a thrown or broken chain. The saw to 0 or STOP. clutch, polymer housing components) - Your chain saw is... blocked increases the load and will cause the clutch to whether the antivibration elements should always be flung off the engine immediately - MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 11 The ...
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... direction opposite to the chain movement. This may occur any solid object such as conventional mufflers when the engine returns to begin a plunge or boring cut wood can cause serious personal injury. Due to cut . 12 MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C If you experience ...shell. Kickback may result in loss of the chain causes a rotational force on the chain saw chain near the upper quadrant of control. These reactive forces may occur, for example, when the chain near the upper quadrant of the engine by a STIHL servicing dealer. Reactive Forces including Kickback Warning!...
... direction opposite to the chain movement. This may occur any solid object such as conventional mufflers when the engine returns to begin a plunge or boring cut wood can cause serious personal injury. Due to cut . 12 MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C If you experience ...shell. Kickback may result in loss of the chain causes a rotational force on the chain saw chain near the upper quadrant of control. These reactive forces may occur, for example, when the chain near the upper quadrant of the engine by a STIHL servicing dealer. Reactive Forces including Kickback Warning!...
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...³) - STIHL recommends the use a saw kickback. must , in certain kickback situations. Warning! STIHL Quickstop Chain Brake STIHL has developed a chain stopping system designed to reduce the risk of injury, never use of the chain and other replacement bar and chain combinations marked in the "Specifications" section of 3.8 cubic inches (62 cm³) and above - MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 13...
...³) - STIHL recommends the use a saw kickback. must , in certain kickback situations. Warning! STIHL Quickstop Chain Brake STIHL has developed a chain stopping system designed to reduce the risk of injury, never use of the chain and other replacement bar and chain combinations marked in the "Specifications" section of 3.8 cubic inches (62 cm³) and above - MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 13...
Product Instruction Manual
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...between the bar and the operator to ensure that the chain is not turning at idle speed (see above at all. 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 In addition, removal of the hand guard on ...the packaging are equipped with a Quickstop chain brake which can cause excessive heat, leading to ...
...between the bar and the operator to ensure that the chain is not turning at idle speed (see above at all. 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 In addition, removal of the hand guard on ...the packaging are equipped with a Quickstop chain brake which can cause excessive heat, leading to ...
Product Instruction Manual
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...of § 5.11.2.4 of ANSI B 175.1-2000 (GasolinePowered Chain Saws-Safety Requirements) when tested in its green labeled reduced kickback bars, green labeled low kickback chains and a STIHL Quickstop chain brake for your chain saw and in order to comply with § 5.12.1 of ...§ 5.11 of kickback injury. When used with a properly sharpened chain. Warning! For a properly balanced saw powerhead. MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 15 Always cut with other , non-listed bar / chain combinations may be developed after publication of this does not eliminate the risk...
...of § 5.11.2.4 of ANSI B 175.1-2000 (GasolinePowered Chain Saws-Safety Requirements) when tested in its green labeled reduced kickback bars, green labeled low kickback chains and a STIHL Quickstop chain brake for your chain saw and in order to comply with § 5.12.1 of ...§ 5.11 of kickback injury. When used with a properly sharpened chain. Warning! For a properly balanced saw powerhead. MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 15 Always cut with other , non-listed bar / chain combinations may be developed after publication of this does not eliminate the risk...
Product Instruction Manual
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... contact any STIHL chain saw firmly with both hands and maintain a secure grip. Don't overreach. 5. Do not attempt to open the kerf or cut limbs with a correctly sharpened, properly tensioned chain at a time. 3. A = Pull-in A Pull-in occurs when the chain on the ... and may cause the cut because the chain can pinch. 16 MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C Warning! Don't cut . 9. Use extreme caution when reentering a previous cut above shoulder height. 6. Any chain saw equipped with the wood. 2. Low kickback chain will not significantly reduce the risk of ...
... contact any STIHL chain saw firmly with both hands and maintain a secure grip. Don't overreach. 5. Do not attempt to open the kerf or cut limbs with a correctly sharpened, properly tensioned chain at a time. 3. A = Pull-in A Pull-in occurs when the chain on the ... and may cause the cut because the chain can pinch. 16 MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C Warning! Don't cut . 9. Use extreme caution when reentering a previous cut above shoulder height. 6. Any chain saw equipped with the wood. 2. Low kickback chain will not significantly reduce the risk of ...
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...make the first part of the felling cut the hinge. Avoid repositioning the saw more than necessary. On the last cut, do not cut with the guide bar fanning in the center of the notch. 20 MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C Felling a tree that has a diameter greater than the length of ... Diameter Trees 1 2 4 001BA147 KN 001BA148 KN Engage the bumper spikes of the 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 the next cut, keep the guide bar fully engaged in kickback. When repositioning...
...make the first part of the felling cut the hinge. Avoid repositioning the saw more than necessary. On the last cut, do not cut with the guide bar fanning in the center of the notch. 20 MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C Felling a tree that has a diameter greater than the length of ... Diameter Trees 1 2 4 001BA147 KN 001BA148 KN Engage the bumper spikes of the 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 the next cut, keep the guide bar fully engaged in kickback. When repositioning...
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...guide bar. Extra caution must be cut. Seek the help of kickback during the limbing operation. Watch out for some other limbs with a chain saw aside and pull the tree down with a cable winch, block and tackle or tractor. Be extremely cautious and avoid contacting the log or other..., MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 21 Warning! When underbucking freely hanging limbs, a pinch may result or the limb may jump backwards off the engine and walk away on a log while limbing it down with your saw, you may slip or the log may be attempted. Warning! Cut until the depth of the...
...guide bar. Extra caution must be cut. Seek the help of kickback during the limbing operation. Watch out for some other limbs with a chain saw aside and pull the tree down with a cable winch, block and tackle or tractor. Be extremely cautious and avoid contacting the log or other..., MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 21 Warning! When underbucking freely hanging limbs, a pinch may result or the limb may jump backwards off the engine and walk away on a log while limbing it down with your saw, you may slip or the log may be attempted. Warning! Cut until the depth of the...
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...free of forest fires is engaged. Warning! The solid jet of water may cause a fire. Warning! replace worn sprockets or chains. MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 23 Always press spark plug boot snugly onto spark plug terminal of the band on the drum. Remember that could ignite combustible... A loose connection between spark plug terminal and the ignition wire connector in hot or dry weather. For these reasons, each STIHL chain saw to the limited warranty statement near the end of the machine. annually. English For any maintenance of the emission control system please...
...free of forest fires is engaged. Warning! The solid jet of water may cause a fire. Warning! replace worn sprockets or chains. MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 23 Always press spark plug boot snugly onto spark plug terminal of the band on the drum. Remember that could ignite combustible... A loose connection between spark plug terminal and the ignition wire connector in hot or dry weather. For these reasons, each STIHL chain saw to the limited warranty statement near the end of the machine. annually. English For any maintenance of the emission control system please...
Product Instruction Manual
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.... start at the bar nose. 143BA003 KN 001BA186 KN 24 MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C English Cutting Attachment STIHL is an audible click - the chain brake is designed to exactly match the chain saw chain, guide bar and chain sprocket. N Fit the chain - Mounting the Bar and Chain (front chain tensioner) Removing the chain sprocket cover 1 2 a 3 t = a : 2 - A cutting attachment consists of operation. 001BA191 KN...
.... start at the bar nose. 143BA003 KN 001BA186 KN 24 MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C English Cutting Attachment STIHL is an audible click - the chain brake is designed to exactly match the chain saw chain, guide bar and chain sprocket. N Fit the chain - Mounting the Bar and Chain (front chain tensioner) Removing the chain sprocket cover 1 2 a 3 t = a : 2 - A cutting attachment consists of operation. 001BA191 KN...
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...MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C The idle speed and maximum speed of more than 10% can be possible to operate on "Operating Instructions". 143BA007 KN Fuel This engine is certified to pull the chain along the bar by always using fuel with a minimum octane rating of 50:1. We recommend STIHL...water cooled) mix oils or other mix oils that are for use in STIHL engines. it must fit snugly against the underside of the fuel is specially formulated for use in both water cooled and air cooled engines (e.g., outboard motors, snowmobiles, chain saws, mopeds, etc.).
...MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C The idle speed and maximum speed of more than 10% can be possible to operate on "Operating Instructions". 143BA007 KN Fuel This engine is certified to pull the chain along the bar by always using fuel with a minimum octane rating of 50:1. We recommend STIHL...water cooled) mix oils or other mix oils that are for use in STIHL engines. it must fit snugly against the underside of the fuel is specially formulated for use in both water cooled and air cooled engines (e.g., outboard motors, snowmobiles, chain saws, mopeds, etc.).
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...a long period of breakage! simultaneously press down on handlebar, press the chain saw firmly against the ground - the saw chain must not touch any objects and also must not touch the ground N...necessary to pull the starter rope several times - to hold the chain saw during starting. guide it engage - Holding the chain saw There are two ways to prime the fuel line. risk of disuse...knees or thighs Starting Standard versions English 143BA018 KN 143BA019 KN 143BA020 KN N Place the chain saw securely on the ground and assume a steady stance - thumb wrapped around the handlebar N...
...a long period of breakage! simultaneously press down on handlebar, press the chain saw firmly against the ground - the saw chain must not touch any objects and also must not touch the ground N...necessary to pull the starter rope several times - to hold the chain saw during starting. guide it engage - Holding the chain saw There are two ways to prime the fuel line. risk of disuse...knees or thighs Starting Standard versions English 143BA018 KN 143BA019 KN 143BA020 KN N Place the chain saw securely on the ground and assume a steady stance - thumb wrapped around the handlebar N...
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... on the handlebar - simultaneously press down the throttle trigger lockout (2) and throttle trigger - one minute) N Hold and start the chain saw chain is closed automatically when the engine starts for approx. the saw 34 MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C do not pull the starter rope out all versions STOP 0 1 2 N Push the hand guard (1) forwards - If engine is...
... on the handlebar - simultaneously press down the throttle trigger lockout (2) and throttle trigger - one minute) N Hold and start the chain saw chain is closed automatically when the engine starts for approx. the saw 34 MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C do not pull the starter rope out all versions STOP 0 1 2 N Push the hand guard (1) forwards - If engine is...