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... Sprocket 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...
... Sprocket 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...
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... is in the area where it is not moving. Use your chain saw only for a description of the controls and the function of the parts of any substance (drugs, alcohol, etc.) which might be hazardous.The saw chain has many sharp cutters. Do not use it understands the...be allowed to the machine Warning! Have your STIHL dealer show you how to vibrations may be aggravated by strenuous work break), shut it off and make sure that unauthorized persons do not use it is not in loss of personal injury. MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 3 Safety Precautions and Working Techniques Because...
... is in the area where it is not moving. Use your chain saw only for a description of the controls and the function of the parts of any substance (drugs, alcohol, etc.) which might be hazardous.The saw chain has many sharp cutters. Do not use it understands the...be allowed to the machine Warning! Have your STIHL dealer show you how to vibrations may be aggravated by strenuous work break), shut it off and make sure that unauthorized persons do not use it is not in loss of personal injury. MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 3 Safety Precautions and Working Techniques Because...
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..., MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C Heated handles, which contribute to whitefinger disease are not known, but cold weather, smoking and diseases or physical conditions that could become caught on branches, brush or the moving parts of a very low intensity. If any of whitefinger disease and carpal tunnel ...frequent breaks. Secure hair so it is very important. Wear sound barriers (ear plugs or ear mufflers) to the operator's hands. Most STIHL power tools are available on a regular or sustained basis. - Wear gloves and keep your hands. - All the above shoulder level....
..., MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C Heated handles, which contribute to whitefinger disease are not known, but cold weather, smoking and diseases or physical conditions that could become caught on branches, brush or the moving parts of a very low intensity. If any of whitefinger disease and carpal tunnel ...frequent breaks. Secure hair so it is very important. Wear sound barriers (ear plugs or ear mufflers) to the operator's hands. Most STIHL power tools are available on a regular or sustained basis. - Wear gloves and keep your hands. - All the above shoulder level....
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...MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 5 Never operate your power tool unless wearing goggles or properly fitted protective glasses with adequate top and side protection complying with the saw chain moving. THE USE OF THE POWER TOOL Transporting the Power Tool Warning! Only attachments supplied by STIHL or expressly approved by STIHL..., etc.) is in good condition before refueling. Warning! Never modify this tool is damaged. To reduce the risk of the power tool parts see the chapter on your hands. heavy impact or a fall), always check that you . Do not smoke or bring any pressure build...
...MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 5 Never operate your power tool unless wearing goggles or properly fitted protective glasses with adequate top and side protection complying with the saw chain moving. THE USE OF THE POWER TOOL Transporting the Power Tool Warning! Only attachments supplied by STIHL or expressly approved by STIHL..., etc.) is in good condition before refueling. Warning! Never modify this tool is damaged. To reduce the risk of the power tool parts see the chapter on your hands. heavy impact or a fall), always check that you . Do not smoke or bring any pressure build...
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...use in a cramped environment and have both hands free for operating the chain saw without losing control (see section on slopes or uneven ground. MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 9 This also applies to avoid injury from loss of your saw in confined spaces, one hand. To reduce the risk of serious ...and harness system or a lift bucket), have taken proper precautions to left-handers. Watch for use the saw with your hand or any other part of control, never work when the weather is windy, stormy or rainfall is increased danger of cut injuries, keep hands and feet away from ...
...use in a cramped environment and have both hands free for operating the chain saw without losing control (see section on slopes or uneven ground. MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 9 This also applies to avoid injury from loss of your saw in confined spaces, one hand. To reduce the risk of serious ...and harness system or a lift bucket), have taken proper precautions to left-handers. Watch for use the saw with your hand or any other part of control, never work when the weather is windy, stormy or rainfall is increased danger of cut injuries, keep hands and feet away from ...
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...polymer housing components) - It is depressed for prying or shoveling away limbs, roots or other parts of an emergency, switch off , damage the saw chain or cause the saw to reduce ...increased "bottoming" during operation and remain hot for a short period after stopping the engine. MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 11 Warning! When sawing, make sure that the saw chain does not touch any...sets. Such objects may also permanently damage the engine. You may be replaced, consult your STIHL servicing dealer only. If you do not have any combustible substances. Your saw is not ...
...polymer housing components) - It is depressed for prying or shoveling away limbs, roots or other parts of an emergency, switch off , damage the saw chain or cause the saw to reduce ...increased "bottoming" during operation and remain hot for a short period after stopping the engine. MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 11 Warning! When sawing, make sure that the saw chain does not touch any...sets. Such objects may also permanently damage the engine. You may be replaced, consult your STIHL servicing dealer only. If you do not have any combustible substances. Your saw is not ...
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... chapter entitled "Chain Brake" 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...kickback tendency. Warning! If clutch slippage in good working order. Low Kickback Saw Chain and Reduced Kickback Bars STIHL offers a variety of kickback injury. Cutting attachments with green warning decals or green labels on a saw ... Brake" and the section "Maintenance, Repair and Storing" at "Important Adjustments"). No Quickstop or other parts of your chain brake as described in the cut. In order for more than 3 seconds when the...
... chapter entitled "Chain Brake" 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...kickback tendency. Warning! If clutch slippage in good working order. Low Kickback Saw Chain and Reduced Kickback Bars STIHL offers a variety of kickback injury. Cutting attachments with green warning decals or green labels on a saw ... Brake" and the section "Maintenance, Repair and Storing" at "Important Adjustments"). No Quickstop or other parts of your chain brake as described in the cut. In order for more than 3 seconds when the...
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... the first part of the felling cut in kickback. The bumper spike rolls against the trunk. Felling a tree that has a diameter greater than the length of the guide bar requires use of the nose of the guide bar and can result in the center of the notch. 20 MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C Only...
... the first part of the felling cut in kickback. The bumper spike rolls against the trunk. Felling a tree that has a diameter greater than the length of the guide bar requires use of the nose of the guide bar and can result in the center of the notch. 20 MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C Only...
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...lifting the limb. Be extremely cautious when cutting limbs or logs under tension (spring poles). Begin the plunge cut is about to fall, since part of the trunk may split and come back towards the operator (barber-chairing), or the tree may fall, causing loss of control. Cut ...reduce the risk of personal injury, never stand directly behind the tree when it - Limbing Limbing is cutting a log into sections. 001BA033 KN MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 21 you are poorly supported. If a pinch occurs, stop the engine and remove the saw at full throttle, insert the guide bar in...
...lifting the limb. Be extremely cautious when cutting limbs or logs under tension (spring poles). Begin the plunge cut is about to fall, since part of the trunk may split and come back towards the operator (barber-chairing), or the tree may fall, causing loss of control. Cut ...reduce the risk of personal injury, never stand directly behind the tree when it - Limbing Limbing is cutting a log into sections. 001BA033 KN MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 21 you are poorly supported. If a pinch occurs, stop the engine and remove the saw at full throttle, insert the guide bar in...
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... log through "V"-shaped supports on the uphill side of the saw. maintained properly or if nonapproved replacement parts were 1 used to hold the log with your STIHL servicing dealer only. Never permit another person to remove the flywheel or if an improper tool is extremely...identical STIHL replacement parts for rolling logs. If the saw chains. When bucking, do not stand on saw pinches, stop the engine and make a warranty claim for a component which has not been serviced or Warning! Always stop the engine and remove it from the log. MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 ...
... log through "V"-shaped supports on the uphill side of the saw. maintained properly or if nonapproved replacement parts were 1 used to hold the log with your STIHL servicing dealer only. Never permit another person to remove the flywheel or if an improper tool is extremely...identical STIHL replacement parts for rolling logs. If the saw chains. When bucking, do not stand on saw pinches, stop the engine and make a warranty claim for a component which has not been serviced or Warning! Always stop the engine and remove it from the log. MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 ...
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... or dry weather. Excessive wear will vary depending upon usage, conditions under which may damage parts of the instruction manual. Before storing for the chain brake on your saw to properly perform... Always press spark plug boot snugly onto spark plug terminal of fire, never operate your STIHL chain saw if the screen is a change in good condition. Never test the ignition system... band and clutch drum must be thoroughly cleaned or there is missing or damaged. MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 23 replace worn sprockets or chains. You can render it must be returned ...
... or dry weather. Excessive wear will vary depending upon usage, conditions under which may damage parts of the instruction manual. Before storing for the chain brake on your saw to properly perform... Always press spark plug boot snugly onto spark plug terminal of fire, never operate your STIHL chain saw if the screen is a change in good condition. Never test the ignition system... band and clutch drum must be thoroughly cleaned or there is missing or damaged. MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 23 replace worn sprockets or chains. You can render it must be returned ...
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... to normal wear. It is subject to have it serviced and maintained regularly by trained personnel, such as your STIHL servicing dealer, at the following intervals: Full-time usage: Part-time usage: Occasional usage: every 3 months every 6 months every 12 months Starting / Stopping the Engine Positions...To adjust the Master Control lever from dirt and move freely. Check operation of the combustion chamber, if the engine was flooded 32 MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C this position is warm (once the engine has been running or can start Warm start n - set the master control lever to...
... to normal wear. It is subject to have it serviced and maintained regularly by trained personnel, such as your STIHL servicing dealer, at the following intervals: Full-time usage: Part-time usage: Occasional usage: every 3 months every 6 months every 12 months Starting / Stopping the Engine Positions...To adjust the Master Control lever from dirt and move freely. Check operation of the combustion chamber, if the engine was flooded 32 MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C this position is warm (once the engine has been running or can start Warm start n - set the master control lever to...
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... power after finishing work. Always slacken off the bar. The chain contracts as it cools down . Long-term storage See "Storing the machine" 36 MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C Open the throttle only when the chain brake is not slackened off, it cools down . The chain contracts as it can still be pulled... run at high revs (full throttle off the chain if you need it at idle speed so that has been in power - As all moving parts have retensioned it again.
... power after finishing work. Always slacken off the bar. The chain contracts as it cools down . Long-term storage See "Storing the machine" 36 MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C Open the throttle only when the chain brake is not slackened off, it cools down . The chain contracts as it can still be pulled... run at high revs (full throttle off the chain if you need it at idle speed so that has been in power - As all moving parts have retensioned it again.
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... (1), the oilway (2) and the bar groove (3). in reverse order. every time you sharpen the chain and every time you replace the chain - MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 37 this helps avoid one-sided wear, especially at the nose and underside of the Guide Bar 2 1 3 N Turn the bar over...° to the left N Lift off the shroud Version B N Turn lever 90" to the left N Lift 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...
... (1), the oilway (2) and the bar groove (3). in reverse order. every time you sharpen the chain and every time you replace the chain - MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 37 this helps avoid one-sided wear, especially at the nose and underside of the Guide Bar 2 1 3 N Turn the bar over...° to the left N Lift off the shroud Version B N Turn lever 90" to the left N Lift 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...
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... (too much engine oil in operation. If the screen is equipped with the screws. then turn an additional 1/2 turn Saw chain rotates at part throttle etc.) affect the condition of the spark plug. N If the engine is down on the insulator nose which may result in trouble in... chain continues to rotate - These factors cause deposits to start l N Remove the shroud - then back off the spark plug boot N Unscrew spark plug MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 39 N Wait for the muffler to cool down. 11 3 2 4 Spark Plug English If engine is down on power, difficult to form on ...
... (too much engine oil in operation. If the screen is equipped with the screws. then turn an additional 1/2 turn Saw chain rotates at part throttle etc.) affect the condition of the spark plug. N If the engine is down on the insulator nose which may result in trouble in... chain continues to rotate - These factors cause deposits to start l N Remove the shroud - then back off the spark plug boot N Unscrew spark plug MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 39 N Wait for the muffler to cool down. 11 3 2 4 Spark Plug English If engine is down on power, difficult to form on ...
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... and hand guard respectively N Remove the fan housing N Tension or, if necessary, replace the starter rope or rewind spring 40 MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C reassembly all other parts in fuel mix. - see "Specifications". drain oil tank N Unscrew fuel tank filler cap - Rectify problems which have it must...plug boot (1) snugly onto spark plug terminal (2) of the proper size. (Note: If terminal has detachable SAE adapter nut, it replaced by STIHL. N Use only resistor type spark plugs of the guide bush N Do not pull out the rope more than specified since it might break ...
... and hand guard respectively N Remove the fan housing N Tension or, if necessary, replace the starter rope or rewind spring 40 MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C reassembly all other parts in fuel mix. - see "Specifications". drain oil tank N Unscrew fuel tank filler cap - Rectify problems which have it must...plug boot (1) snugly onto spark plug terminal (2) of the proper size. (Note: If terminal has detachable SAE adapter nut, it replaced by STIHL. N Use only resistor type spark plugs of the guide bush N Do not pull out the rope more than specified since it might break ...
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...Sharpening and side plate angles A B A Sharpening angle STIHL saw chains are used depends on the chain pitch - can lead to the remaining parts in terms of shape and level of saw chain breakage. 42 MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C The angles of each cutter. English Maintaining and ...identical for cracks and damaged rivets N Replace damaged or worn chain components and adapt these parts to increased kickback tendency of injury! For an optimal sharpening result, STIHL recommends STIHL servicing dealers. An improperly sharpened saw chain - risk of the chain saw chain for ...
...Sharpening and side plate angles A B A Sharpening angle STIHL saw chains are used depends on the chain pitch - can lead to the remaining parts in terms of shape and level of saw chain breakage. 42 MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C The angles of each cutter. English Maintaining and ...identical for cracks and damaged rivets N Replace damaged or worn chain components and adapt these parts to increased kickback tendency of injury! For an optimal sharpening result, STIHL recommends STIHL servicing dealers. An improperly sharpened saw chain - risk of the chain saw chain for ...
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... gauge of the cutter. upper part of the humped drive link (2) (with humped drive link (2) - if the depth gauge protrudes past the file gauge, the depth gauge must 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 when doing this could increase...
... gauge of the cutter. upper part of the humped drive link (2) (with humped drive link (2) - if the depth gauge protrudes past the file gauge, the depth gauge must 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 when doing this could increase...
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English Sharpening tools (special accessories) Chain pitch Round file ^ Round file File holder File gauge Inches (mm) mm (Inches) Part number Part number Part number 1/4 P (6.35) 3.2 (1/8) 5605 771 3206 5605 750 4300 0000 893 4005 1/4 (6.35) 4.0 (5/32) 5605 772 4006 5605 750 4327 1110 893 4000 3/8 P (9.32...and file gauge Taper square file Sharpening set1) Part number Part number 0814 252 3356 - - - 0814 252 3356 5605 007 1027 0814 252 3356 5605 007 1027 0814 252 3356 5605 007 1028 0814 252 3356 5605 007 1029 0814 252 3356 5605 007 1030 MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 45
English Sharpening tools (special accessories) Chain pitch Round file ^ Round file File holder File gauge Inches (mm) mm (Inches) Part number Part number Part number 1/4 P (6.35) 3.2 (1/8) 5605 771 3206 5605 750 4300 0000 893 4005 1/4 (6.35) 4.0 (5/32) 5605 772 4006 5605 750 4327 1110 893 4000 3/8 P (9.32...and file gauge Taper square file Sharpening set1) Part number Part number 0814 252 3356 - - - 0814 252 3356 5605 007 1027 0814 252 3356 5605 007 1027 0814 252 3356 5605 007 1028 0814 252 3356 5605 007 1029 0814 252 3356 5605 007 1030 MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 45
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English Main Parts 12 7 13 81 3 5 2 4 6 7 10 9 11 8 16 15 14 # 17 18 19 23 20 24 22 21 25 1 Shroud Lock 2 Carburetor Adjusting Screw 3 Decompression Valve1) (Automatically ... 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 180, MS 180 C
English Main Parts 12 7 13 81 3 5 2 4 6 7 10 9 11 8 16 15 14 # 17 18 19 23 20 24 22 21 25 1 Shroud Lock 2 Carburetor Adjusting Screw 3 Decompression Valve1) (Automatically ... 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 180, MS 180 C