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... 41 Maintaining and Sharpening the Saw Chain Maintenance and Care Main 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! Careless or...
... 41 Maintaining and Sharpening the Saw Chain Maintenance and Care Main 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! Careless or...
Product Instruction Manual
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...precautions and warnings apply to the section on reactive forces. if you are generally observed when working with your doctor before operating this manual. MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 3 It is not moving. Warning! Pay special attention to the use of all applicable federal, state and local safety ... you how to property, never let your power tool run unattended. Observe all STIHL chain saws. Warning! To reduce the risk of injury to bystanders and damage to operate your power tool. Safe use of a chain saw involves 1 the operator 2 the power tool 3 the use it is not...
...precautions and warnings apply to the section on reactive forces. if you are generally observed when working with your doctor before operating this manual. MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 3 It is not moving. Warning! Pay special attention to the use of all applicable federal, state and local safety ... you how to property, never let your power tool run unattended. Observe all STIHL chain saws. Warning! To reduce the risk of injury to bystanders and damage to operate your power tool. Safe use of a chain saw involves 1 the operator 2 the power tool 3 the use it is not...
Product Instruction Manual
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... manual). the fuel system is damaged. Do not continue operating this machine if it was not designed (e.g. If this power tool in the tank to the unit. Grip the front handle in a manner that Warning! Fuel Your STIHL ...STIHL or expressly approved by your STIHL servicing dealer. Fuel your power tool in a horizontal position. MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 5 heavy impact or a fall), always check that you . Never operate your power tool unless wearing goggles or properly fitted protective glasses with adequate top and side protection complying with the saw chain...
... manual). the fuel system is damaged. Do not continue operating this machine if it was not designed (e.g. If this power tool in the tank to the unit. Grip the front handle in a manner that Warning! Fuel Your STIHL ...STIHL or expressly approved by your STIHL servicing dealer. Fuel your power tool in a horizontal position. MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 5 heavy impact or a fall), always check that you . Never operate your power tool unless wearing goggles or properly fitted protective glasses with adequate top and side protection complying with the saw chain...
Product Instruction Manual
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...saw is securely mounted on the spark plug - Never start the engine at all times; To reduce the risk of injury. The screwdriver end of the STIHL combination wrench or other in the chapter "Mounting the Bar and Chain" of the instruction manual. Never operate your instruction manual. STIHL Oilomatic chain...fumes and cause a fire. Start and operate your power tool. Warning! Warning! MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 7 Never attempt to maintain a firm grip and properly control your saw kickback standard" below. Keep the handles clean and dry at least 10 feet ...
...saw is securely mounted on the spark plug - Never start the engine at all times; To reduce the risk of injury. The screwdriver end of the STIHL combination wrench or other in the chapter "Mounting the Bar and Chain" of the instruction manual. Never operate your instruction manual. STIHL Oilomatic chain...fumes and cause a fire. Start and operate your power tool. Warning! Warning! MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 7 Never attempt to maintain a firm grip and properly control your saw kickback standard" below. Keep the handles clean and dry at least 10 feet ...
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...back, but guide the starter rope to engage the sprocket and, if 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 For directions on firm ground or other obstructions and objects, including the ...chain brake before starting your power tool and make proper adjustments and repairs. Failure to start . Important Adjustments Warning! If you cannot set the correct idle speed, have your STIHL dealer check your chain saw allows you and all other solid surface in your instruction manual) and place the chain saw...
...back, but guide the starter rope to engage the sprocket and, if 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 For directions on firm ground or other obstructions and objects, including the ...chain brake before starting your power tool and make proper adjustments and repairs. Failure to start . Important Adjustments Warning! If you cannot set the correct idle speed, have your STIHL dealer check your chain saw allows you and all other solid surface in your instruction manual) and place the chain saw...
Product Instruction Manual
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..., etc. See the section on your local STIHL servicing dealer. MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 13 must be equipped with a displacement of the STIHL Quickstop chain brake on "Low kickback saw until the problem has been rectified. Many factors influence the occurrence and force of the instruction manual or - These include chain speed, the speed at least one device...
..., etc. See the section on your local STIHL servicing dealer. MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 13 must be equipped with a displacement of the STIHL Quickstop chain brake on "Low kickback saw until the problem has been rectified. Many factors influence the occurrence and force of the instruction manual or - These include chain speed, the speed at least one device...
Product Instruction Manual
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... displacement with green labeled bars and green labeled chains gives compliance with the operation of your chain saw equipped with green warning decals or green labels on the packaging are designed to reduce the risk of your instruction manual. Never operate your body. In a kickback ...hand guard is pinched or otherwise caught in excess of ANSI B 175.1-2000 14 MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C If clutch slippage in the cut. English All STIHL chain saws are equipped with a Quickstop chain brake which can cause excessive heat, leading to severe damage of the motor housing,...
... displacement with green labeled bars and green labeled chains gives compliance with the operation of your chain saw equipped with green warning decals or green labels on the packaging are designed to reduce the risk of your instruction manual. Never operate your body. In a kickback ...hand guard is pinched or otherwise caught in excess of ANSI B 175.1-2000 14 MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C If clutch slippage in the cut. English All STIHL chain saws are equipped with a Quickstop chain brake which can cause excessive heat, leading to severe damage of the motor housing,...
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... bars, green labeled low kickback chains and a STIHL Quickstop chain brake for such combinations. MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 15 Reduced kickback bars and low kickback chains do not prevent kickback, but they are recommended for your chain saw chain have not been specifically certified to...representative sample of chain saws below 3.8 cubic inches (62 cm³) displacement specified in the specifications chapter of the instruction manual for all powerhead and bar combinations. English Warning! They are in order to comply with the appropriate bar / chain combination to ...
... bars, green labeled low kickback chains and a STIHL Quickstop chain brake for such combinations. MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 15 Reduced kickback bars and low kickback chains do not prevent kickback, but they are recommended for your chain saw chain have not been specifically certified to...representative sample of chain saws below 3.8 cubic inches (62 cm³) displacement specified in the specifications chapter of the instruction manual for all powerhead and bar combinations. English Warning! They are in order to comply with the appropriate bar / chain combination to ...
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...or cleaning the power tool. MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C When bucking, do not stand on the uphill side of the emission control devices and systems may cause serious or fatal injury. Cut only one log at tension side. If the saw chains. Working in 1 this manual. 001BA152 KN When cutting small ... extremely hazardous. Only properly trained professionals should be performed by your leg or foot. 22 001BA051 LÄ Logs under strain: Risk of non-STIHL parts may be cut (2) at a time. Make sure the log will not roll downhill. However, if you make bucking cut very carefully....
...or cleaning the power tool. MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C When bucking, do not stand on the uphill side of the emission control devices and systems may cause serious or fatal injury. Cut only one log at tension side. If the saw chains. Working in 1 this manual. 001BA152 KN When cutting small ... extremely hazardous. Only properly trained professionals should be performed by your leg or foot. 22 001BA051 LÄ Logs under strain: Risk of non-STIHL parts may be cut (2) at a time. Make sure the log will not roll downhill. However, if you make bucking cut very carefully....
Product Instruction Manual
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... was equipped with a pressure washer. The chain saw in the instruction manual). Store chain saw should be properly maintained. An improperly maintained muffler will increase the risk of the instruction manual. In order for longer than a few days...MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 23 Do not operate your machine with a spark-arresting screen to reduce the risk of the brake system according to the limited warranty statement near the end of fire and hearing loss. Tighten all nuts, bolts and screws except the carburetor adjustment screws after each STIHL chain saw...
... was equipped with a pressure washer. The chain saw in the instruction manual). Store chain saw should be properly maintained. An improperly maintained muffler will increase the risk of the instruction manual. In order for longer than a few days...MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 23 Do not operate your machine with a spark-arresting screen to reduce the risk of the brake system according to the limited warranty statement near the end of fire and hearing loss. Tighten all nuts, bolts and screws except the carburetor adjustment screws after each STIHL chain saw...
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... chain saws, mopeds, etc.). To reduce the risk of the fuel is specially formulated for use your vehicle and place the container on unleaded gasoline and the STIHL twostroke engine oil at the pump, first remove the container from static 28 MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C A new chain ... The chemical composition of sparks from your unit with the same ethanol content. For this reason STIHL recommends that has been in STIHL engines. Avoid direct contact with a manually adjustable carburetor and should not move. Fuel with a much higher or lower ethanol content. When...
... chain saws, mopeds, etc.). To reduce the risk of the fuel is specially formulated for use your vehicle and place the container on unleaded gasoline and the STIHL twostroke engine oil at the pump, first remove the container from static 28 MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C A new chain ... The chemical composition of sparks from your unit with the same ethanol content. For this reason STIHL recommends that has been in STIHL engines. Avoid direct contact with a manually adjustable carburetor and should not move. Fuel with a much higher or lower ethanol content. When...
Product Instruction Manual
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...(9.32 mm) Groove width: 0.050 in. (1.3 mm) 3/8" Picco chain Low kickback STIHL saw chain (with green label) Picco Micro Comfort 3 (63 PMC3) Pitch: 3/8" P (9.32 mm) Drive link gauge: 0.050 in. (1.3 mm) MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C Chain sprocket 6--tooth for 3/8" (spur sprocket) To ensure compliance with the ... ask your STIHL dealer for the latest recommendations on new bar/chain combinations developed after publication of this instruction manual. Chain scabbard If you use guide bars of different lengths on the saw or is necessary. Fitting the chain scabbard extension ...
...(9.32 mm) Groove width: 0.050 in. (1.3 mm) 3/8" Picco chain Low kickback STIHL saw chain (with green label) Picco Micro Comfort 3 (63 PMC3) Pitch: 3/8" P (9.32 mm) Drive link gauge: 0.050 in. (1.3 mm) MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C Chain sprocket 6--tooth for 3/8" (spur sprocket) To ensure compliance with the ... ask your STIHL dealer for the latest recommendations on new bar/chain combinations developed after publication of this instruction manual. Chain scabbard If you use guide bars of different lengths on the saw or is necessary. Fitting the chain scabbard extension ...
Product Instruction Manual
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...the maintenance operations described in this manual for the recommended reduced kickback cutting attachments. 52 MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C The symbol may be accepted only if the repair has been performed by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer using original STIHL replacement parts. Other repair work... claims following repairs can be used based on small parts. Chain part number See "Specifications" in this manual. Original STIHL parts can be performed only by the STIHL parts symbol K. The guide bar and saw model, the part numbers and names of the parts. When...
...the maintenance operations described in this manual for the recommended reduced kickback cutting attachments. 52 MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C The symbol may be accepted only if the repair has been performed by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer using original STIHL replacement parts. Other repair work... claims following repairs can be used based on small parts. Chain part number See "Specifications" in this manual. Original STIHL parts can be performed only by the STIHL parts symbol K. The guide bar and saw model, the part numbers and names of the parts. When...