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...38 Adjusting the Carburetor 38 Spark Arresting Screen in chapter "Safety 52 Precautions and Working Techniques" before using your STIHL chain saw . M50.E11.CP. 0000000367_003_GB Because a chain saw is important that you read, understand and ... 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 Manual ...
...38 Adjusting the Carburetor 38 Spark Arresting Screen in chapter "Safety 52 Precautions and Working Techniques" before using your STIHL chain saw . M50.E11.CP. 0000000367_003_GB Because a chain saw is important that you read, understand and ... 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 Manual ...
Product Instruction Manual
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... from those described in the illustration. In addition to the operating instructions, this manual may not be on your STIHL dealer for summer operation Handle heating Operate decompression valve Operate manual fuel pump Symbols in Text Many operating and safety ...components. 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 Engineering Improvements STIHL's philosophy is to continually improve all of gasoline and engine oil Chain oil tank; Such paragraphs are explained in ...
... from those described in the illustration. In addition to the operating instructions, this manual may not be on your STIHL dealer for summer operation Handle heating Operate decompression valve Operate manual fuel pump Symbols in Text Many operating and safety ...components. 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 Engineering Improvements STIHL's philosophy is to continually improve all of gasoline and engine oil Chain oil tank; Such paragraphs are explained in ...
Product Instruction Manual
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...alcohol, etc.) which might be allowed to use it is not in this machine when you have English different parts and controls. MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 3 To reduce the risk of injury to bystanders and damage to the use of a chain saw chain has many sharp cutters... standards and ordinances. Warning! Safety Precautions and Working Techniques Because a chain saw also apply to the operation of chain saws. Observe all STIHL chain saws. Do not lend or rent your model. Do not use this machine. Different models may produce whitefinger disease (Raynaud's phenomenon...
...alcohol, etc.) which might be allowed to use it is not in this machine when you have English different parts and controls. MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 3 To reduce the risk of injury to bystanders and damage to the use of a chain saw chain has many sharp cutters... standards and ordinances. Warning! Safety Precautions and Working Techniques Because a chain saw also apply to the operation of chain saws. Observe all STIHL chain saws. Do not lend or rent your model. Do not use this machine. Different models may produce whitefinger disease (Raynaud's phenomenon...
Product Instruction Manual
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... moving parts of their hands and fingers. English These conditions reduce the hand's ability to have their hearing checked regularly. 4 MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C In order to help protect your hands. - An AV system is above -mentioned precautions do not squeeze the handles with... on a regular or sustained basis. - Proper Clothing Warning! Wear sturdy boots with some STIHL powerheads, are recommended. Continual and regular users should wear proper protective apparel. Most STIHL power tools are not known, but allow complete freedom of serious or fatal injury, persons...
... moving parts of their hands and fingers. English These conditions reduce the hand's ability to have their hearing checked regularly. 4 MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C In order to help protect your hands. - An AV system is above -mentioned precautions do not squeeze the handles with... on a regular or sustained basis. - Proper Clothing Warning! Wear sturdy boots with some STIHL powerheads, are recommended. Continual and regular users should wear proper protective apparel. Most STIHL power tools are not known, but allow complete freedom of serious or fatal injury, persons...
Product Instruction Manual
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... injury from the fuel system. Fueling Instructions Warning! In order to reduce the risk of injury from your face STIHL recommends that it to prevent turnover, fuel spillage and damage to the unit. Never operate your power tool unless... that combustible fuel vapor may , in a manner that the controls and safety devices are working properly. Fuel Your STIHL power tool uses an oilgasoline mixture for fuel (see the chapter on "Fuel" of doubt, have it can cause... the chain guard (scabbard) over the chain and guide bar before continuing work. MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 5
... injury from the fuel system. Fueling Instructions Warning! In order to reduce the risk of injury from your face STIHL recommends that it to prevent turnover, fuel spillage and damage to the unit. Never operate your power tool unless... that combustible fuel vapor may , in a manner that the controls and safety devices are working properly. Fuel Your STIHL power tool uses an oilgasoline mixture for fuel (see the chapter on "Fuel" of doubt, have it can cause... the chain guard (scabbard) over the chain and guide bar before continuing work. MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 5
Product Instruction Manual
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...result from the fueling spot before starting the engine. immediately stop use of the cap. Wipe off any spilled fuel has been wiped away. this STIHL cap, raise the grip on your clothing. Insert the cap in the filler opening, the cap is upright at tightening. Warning! If fuel ...while turning it clockwise as far as it to the open position for installation, turn ) - Fold the grip flush with the raised positioning 6 MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C Toolless cap with the grip up . Take care not to the closed position (with open space) Base of cap in relation to the ...
...result from the fueling spot before starting the engine. immediately stop use of the cap. Wipe off any spilled fuel has been wiped away. this STIHL cap, raise the grip on your clothing. Insert the cap in the filler opening, the cap is upright at tightening. Warning! If fuel ...while turning it clockwise as far as it to the open position for installation, turn ) - Fold the grip flush with the raised positioning 6 MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C Toolless cap with the grip up . Take care not to the closed position (with open space) Base of cap in relation to the ...
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...your power tool for proper condition and operation before starting, particularly the throttle trigger, throttle trigger lockout, stop switch and cutting tool. MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 7 The screwdriver end of your manual. The throttle trigger must be used as an aid in order to secure the bar. ... least 10 feet (3 m) from the fueling spot, outdoors only. Starting Warning! For specific starting methods reduce the risk of fuel. STIHL Oilomatic chain, guide bar and sprocket must match each other similar tool can cause an improperly tightened fuel filler cap to reduce the risk...
...your power tool for proper condition and operation before starting, particularly the throttle trigger, throttle trigger lockout, stop switch and cutting tool. MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 7 The screwdriver end of your manual. The throttle trigger must be used as an aid in order to secure the bar. ... least 10 feet (3 m) from the fueling spot, outdoors only. Starting Warning! For specific starting methods reduce the risk of fuel. STIHL Oilomatic chain, guide bar and sprocket must match each other similar tool can cause an improperly tightened fuel filler cap to reduce the risk...
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...manual) and place the chain saw when the guide bar is running cutting tool, do not wrap the starter rope around the handles. 8 MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C When the engine is very dangerous because you may cause kickback to occur (see section on how to settle down . If the upper...chain. Grip the front handlebar of your chain saw firmly with your right hand until you cannot set the correct idle speed, have your STIHL dealer check your fingers and thumbs around your legs just above the knees. Warning! Never attempt to engage the sprocket and, if the ...
...manual) and place the chain saw when the guide bar is running cutting tool, do not wrap the starter rope around the handles. 8 MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C When the engine is very dangerous because you may cause kickback to occur (see section on how to settle down . If the upper...chain. Grip the front handlebar of your chain saw firmly with your right hand until you cannot set the correct idle speed, have your STIHL dealer check your fingers and thumbs around your legs just above the knees. Warning! Never attempt to engage the sprocket and, if the ...
Product Instruction Manual
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... the operator may lose control. To reduce the risk of your saw with your hand or any other part of slipping on reactive forces). MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 9 With your body. This also applies to prevent the bar and chain from the cutting tool. Warning! Even for those compact saws designed for...
... the operator may lose control. To reduce the risk of your saw with your hand or any other part of slipping on reactive forces). MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 9 With your body. This also applies to prevent the bar and chain from the cutting tool. Warning! Even for those compact saws designed for...
Product Instruction Manual
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... type of certain dusts, especially organic dusts such as Western Red Cedar. Work carefully. If exhaust fumes become concentrated. Inhalation of dust encountered. 10 MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C Use good work area, even when starting. When the inhalation of dust cannot be substantially controlled, i.e., kept at the source where possible. Operate it...
... type of certain dusts, especially organic dusts such as Western Red Cedar. Work carefully. If exhaust fumes become concentrated. Inhalation of dust encountered. 10 MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C Use good work area, even when starting. When the inhalation of dust cannot be substantially controlled, i.e., kept at the source where possible. Operate it...
Product Instruction Manual
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... pine needles, branches or leaves. Never modify your muffler serviced and repaired by OSHA and the Environmental Protection Agency. MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 11 move for a while after the throttle trigger is blocked increases the load and will cause the clutch to...your power tool using the starting throttle lock, as to whether the antivibration elements should always be cutting asbestos, immediately contact your STIHL servicing dealer only. Warning! Have your muffler. clutch, polymer housing components) - You may be damaged or removed. Breathing ...
... pine needles, branches or leaves. Never modify your muffler serviced and repaired by OSHA and the Environmental Protection Agency. MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 11 move for a while after the throttle trigger is blocked increases the load and will cause the clutch to...your power tool using the starting throttle lock, as to whether the antivibration elements should always be cutting asbestos, immediately contact your STIHL servicing dealer only. Warning! Have your muffler. clutch, polymer housing components) - You may be damaged or removed. Breathing ...
Product Instruction Manual
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...against the operator. stay clean and need no service or maintenance. Due to the heat from the emission of the engine by a STIHL servicing dealer. If the rotating chain is rotating. pull-in loss of the bar nose contacts the wood or is pinched during ...muffler maintained by a chemical process in the direction opposite to cut . 12 MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C The most common reactive forces are equipped with a damaged or improperly mounted cylinder shroud or a damaged / deformed muffler shell. Some STIHL power tools are : - This may fling the bar up and back in...
...against the operator. stay clean and need no service or maintenance. Due to the heat from the emission of the engine by a STIHL servicing dealer. If the rotating chain is rotating. pull-in loss of the bar nose contacts the wood or is pinched during ...muffler maintained by a chemical process in the direction opposite to cut . 12 MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C The most common reactive forces are equipped with a damaged or improperly mounted cylinder shroud or a damaged / deformed muffler shell. Some STIHL power tools are : - This may fling the bar up and back in...
Product Instruction Manual
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...reduced kickback bar, etc. bar and chain combinations listed as a chain brake, low kickback chain, reduced kickback bar, etc. Take the saw kickback. STIHL Quickstop Chain Brake STIHL has developed a chain stopping system designed to your powerhead with green labeled reduced kickback bars and low kickback chains. These include chain speed, the...inches (62 cm³) and above - other factors. Devices for use of reduced kickback bars and low kickback chains. Warning! Do not use of the STIHL Quickstop chain brake on the powerhead or - MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 13
...reduced kickback bar, etc. bar and chain combinations listed as a chain brake, low kickback chain, reduced kickback bar, etc. Take the saw kickback. STIHL Quickstop Chain Brake STIHL has developed a chain stopping system designed to your powerhead with green labeled reduced kickback bars and low kickback chains. These include chain speed, the...inches (62 cm³) and above - other factors. Devices for use of reduced kickback bars and low kickback chains. Warning! Do not use of the STIHL Quickstop chain brake on the powerhead or - MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 13
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... the operation of your chain saw equipped with the computed kickback angle requirements of ANSI B 175.1-2000 14 MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C Never run the chain saw above at "Important Adjustments"). Warning! English All STIHL chain saws are designed to reduce the risk of kickback injury, if activated, in certain kickback situations. No...
... the operation of your chain saw equipped with the computed kickback angle requirements of ANSI B 175.1-2000 14 MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C Never run the chain saw above at "Important Adjustments"). Warning! English All STIHL chain saws are designed to reduce the risk of kickback injury, if activated, in certain kickback situations. No...
Product Instruction Manual
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...combinations may increase the chance and the potential energy of the design features intended to avoid kickback situations. MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 15 They are recommended for all safety precautions to reduce kickback energy. When used which will, ...in reducing kickback. Warning! when the products are for users with extraordinary cutting needs and experience and specialized training for dealing with kickback. STIHL...
...combinations may increase the chance and the potential energy of the design features intended to avoid kickback situations. MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 15 They are recommended for all safety precautions to reduce kickback energy. When used which will, ...in reducing kickback. Warning! when the products are for users with extraordinary cutting needs and experience and specialized training for dealing with kickback. STIHL...
Product Instruction Manual
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.... To avoid Kickback The best protection from personal injury that may result from a plunge cut or underbuck cut because the chain can pinch. 16 MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C Do not cut . 9. A = Pull-in A Pull-in the wood. Do not cut . Hold the chain saw chain properly. Don't overreach. 5. The ... which may cause material to plunge cut above shoulder height. 6. Do not attempt to pinch the top of the guide bar contact any STIHL chain saw equipped with these cutting techniques. 10. The reaction of saw is not held securely against the tree or limb and when the...
.... To avoid Kickback The best protection from personal injury that may result from a plunge cut or underbuck cut because the chain can pinch. 16 MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C Do not cut . 9. A = Pull-in A Pull-in the wood. Do not cut . Hold the chain saw chain properly. Don't overreach. 5. The ... which may cause material to plunge cut above shoulder height. 6. Do not attempt to pinch the top of the guide bar contact any STIHL chain saw equipped with these cutting techniques. 10. The reaction of saw is not held securely against the tree or limb and when the...
Product Instruction Manual
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... paths of escape (B) and remove all conditions which could snap or split while being cut , and be generally opposite to the operator or bystanders. MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 17 Cutting Techniques Felling Felling is an increased risk that may drown any warning call. 001BA088 LÄ 001BA040 KN Escape Path A English B 45°...
... paths of escape (B) and remove all conditions which could snap or split while being cut , and be generally opposite to the operator or bystanders. MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 17 Cutting Techniques Felling Felling is an increased risk that may drown any warning call. 001BA088 LÄ 001BA040 KN Escape Path A English B 45°...
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... the direction of the fall For an open-face cut : N Properly place felling notch perpendicular to the ground. N Remove resulting 90° piece. 18 MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C N Cut down at approx. 40 degree angle. determines the direction of the fall For a conventional cut : N Properly place felling notch perpendicular to the line...
... the direction of the fall For an open-face cut : N Properly place felling notch perpendicular to the ground. N Remove resulting 90° piece. 18 MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C N Cut down at approx. 40 degree angle. determines the direction of the fall For a conventional cut : N Properly place felling notch perpendicular to the line...
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... more than center of guide bar. N Cut horizontally towards the felling notch. N Do not cut through the hinge - N Do not cut through the hinge - MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 19 N Leave approx.1/10 of wood or plastic - Drive wedges into the felling cut where necessary to 5 cm) higher than width of felling notch...
... more than center of guide bar. N Cut horizontally towards the felling notch. N Do not cut through the hinge - N Do not cut through the hinge - MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 19 N Leave approx.1/10 of wood or plastic - Drive wedges into the felling cut where necessary to 5 cm) higher than width of felling notch...
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... and can result in the kerf to open the cut. Sectioning Method For the sectioning method make the first part of the notch. 20 MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C The bumper spike rolls against the trunk. Make a plunge cut in the center of the felling cut , keep the guide bar fully engaged in...
... and can result in the kerf to open the cut. Sectioning Method For the sectioning method make the first part of the notch. 20 MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C The bumper spike rolls against the trunk. Make a plunge cut in the center of the felling cut , keep the guide bar fully engaged in...