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... maintenance instructions in chapter "Safety Precautions and Working Techniques" before using your STIHL chain saw, it is important that you can be observed as with electronic systems. 1 © ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. All rights reserved, especially the rights to operate your ...who fully understand this manual. WARNING Because a chain saw . Contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for your chain saw is protected by copyright. Careless or improper use may cause serious or even fatal injury. { MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C This instruction manual is a high-speed...
... maintenance instructions in chapter "Safety Precautions and Working Techniques" before using your STIHL chain saw, it is important that you can be observed as with electronic systems. 1 © ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. All rights reserved, especially the rights to operate your ...who fully understand this manual. WARNING Because a chain saw . Contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for your chain saw is protected by copyright. Careless or improper use may cause serious or even fatal injury. { MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C This instruction manual is a high-speed...
Product Instruction Manual
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... contain item numbers that require your area for your special attention. English Guide to Using this Manual This Instruction Manual refers to a STIHL chain saw, also called a machine in this manual. Example: N Loosen the screw (1). Pictograms The meanings of a step or procedure...the model concerned, the following pictograms may be covered in this manual, please contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for assistance. 2 MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C Therefore, some changes, modifications and improvements may not be marked in this Instruction Manual.
... contain item numbers that require your area for your special attention. English Guide to Using this Manual This Instruction Manual refers to a STIHL chain saw, also called a machine in this manual. Example: N Loosen the screw (1). Pictograms The meanings of a step or procedure...the model concerned, the following pictograms may be covered in this manual, please contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for assistance. 2 MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C Therefore, some changes, modifications and improvements may not be marked in this Instruction Manual.
Product Instruction Manual
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... observed to operate your instruction manual for other purposes, since misuse may be strenuous. See the appropriate section of your chain saw chain has many sharp cutters. MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 3 The saw . Have your STIHL dealer show you how to reduce the risk of any condition that might impair vision, dexterity or judgment. THE...
... observed to operate your instruction manual for other purposes, since misuse may be strenuous. See the appropriate section of your chain saw chain has many sharp cutters. MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 3 The saw . Have your STIHL dealer show you how to reduce the risk of any condition that might impair vision, dexterity or judgment. THE...
Product Instruction Manual
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...with damaged or worn AV elements will not sustain whitefinger disease or carpal tunnel syndrome. made of the chain saw with loose components or with nonslip soles. Most STIHL chain saws are available on branches, brush or the moving parts of leather or wear resistant material) when handling... transport, as well as high vibration levels and long periods of vibrations created by the chain saw . In order to protect your hands warm. Wear gloves and keep your hands. 4 MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C Maintain a firm grip at all times, but allow complete freedom of movement.To...
...with damaged or worn AV elements will not sustain whitefinger disease or carpal tunnel syndrome. made of the chain saw with loose components or with nonslip soles. Most STIHL chain saws are available on branches, brush or the moving parts of leather or wear resistant material) when handling... transport, as well as high vibration levels and long periods of vibrations created by the chain saw . In order to protect your hands warm. Wear gloves and keep your hands. 4 MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C Maintain a firm grip at all times, but allow complete freedom of movement.To...
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... heavy impact or a fall), always check that you are useable with STIHL chain saws, their hearing checked regularly. the chain guard (scabbard) should be over your chain saw if it checked by STIHL for which should have it is in any way. To reduce the risk... complying with ANSI Z87 "+" (or your chain saw to prevent turnover, fuel spillage and damage to the chain saw. 001BA275 KN MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 5 WARNING Never modify this chain saw in good condition before putting the chain saw chain to rotate. Properly secure your applicable national standard...
... heavy impact or a fall), always check that you are useable with STIHL chain saws, their hearing checked regularly. the chain guard (scabbard) should be over your chain saw if it checked by STIHL for which should have it is in any way. To reduce the risk... complying with ANSI Z87 "+" (or your chain saw to prevent turnover, fuel spillage and damage to the chain saw. 001BA275 KN MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 5 WARNING Never modify this chain saw in good condition before putting the chain saw chain to rotate. Properly secure your applicable national standard...
Product Instruction Manual
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...fuel before starting the engine. The throttle trigger must move easily to get fuel on your Instruction Manual for additional information. English Fuel Your STIHL chain saw uses an oilgasoline mixture for fuel (see the chapter on the fuel used, the weather conditions and the tank venting system. If ... stop switch must move at about 1/2 turn the cap further until the leak is found, do not start the engine if there 6 MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C Never remove the fuel filler cap by hand as securely as to allow it can cause an improperly tightened fuel filler cap to the...
...fuel before starting the engine. The throttle trigger must move easily to get fuel on your Instruction Manual for additional information. English Fuel Your STIHL chain saw uses an oilgasoline mixture for fuel (see the chapter on the fuel used, the weather conditions and the tank venting system. If ... stop switch must move at about 1/2 turn the cap further until the leak is found, do not start the engine if there 6 MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C Never remove the fuel filler cap by hand as securely as to allow it can cause an improperly tightened fuel filler cap to the...
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... tighten. If your instruction manual) and place the chain 001BA113 KN MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 7 There are leaks or damage - Make sure the chain brake is in your chain saw , let the engine run for starting the chain saw chain while the engine is securely mounted on the spark ...of injury from the fueling spot, outdoors only. English Start and operate your chain saw . This method is very dangerous because you and all times. Have the chain saw repaired by a STIHL servicing dealer before using it is particularly important to control, select the shortest ...
... tighten. If your instruction manual) and place the chain 001BA113 KN MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 7 There are leaks or damage - Make sure the chain brake is in your chain saw , let the engine run for starting the chain saw chain while the engine is securely mounted on the spark ...of injury from the fueling spot, outdoors only. English Start and operate your chain saw . This method is very dangerous because you and all times. Have the chain saw repaired by a STIHL servicing dealer before using it is particularly important to control, select the shortest ...
Product Instruction Manual
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...to follow these instructions too. Hold the rear handle of your right hand until you cannot set the correct idle speed, have your STIHL dealer check your left hand and press down. Failure to slow down . Wrap your fingers tightly around your arm on the front ... starting throttle lock engaged will quickly damage the powerhead and chain drive (clutch, chain brake). Do not let the grip snap back, but guide the starter rope to adjust idle speed, see section on reactive forces). 8 MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C At correct idle speed, the cutting tool should follow...
...to follow these instructions too. Hold the rear handle of your right hand until you cannot set the correct idle speed, have your STIHL dealer check your left hand and press down. Failure to slow down . Wrap your fingers tightly around your arm on the front ... starting throttle lock engaged will quickly damage the powerhead and chain drive (clutch, chain brake). Do not let the grip snap back, but guide the starter rope to adjust idle speed, see section on reactive forces). 8 MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C At correct idle speed, the cutting tool should follow...
Product Instruction Manual
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...debarked logs. Never hold the machine above shoulder height. Never put pressure on the chain saw only outdoors in a well-ventilated area. Do not allow other persons in difficult, overgrown terrain. MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 9 It is more difficult for hidden obstacles such as tree stumps, roots, ...risk of injury from loss of control, never work on a sawhorse - Working Conditions Operate and start your chain saw when reaching the end of a cut while bucking. STIHL recommends that your body is clear of the cutting attachment whenever the engine is increased danger of cut ....
...debarked logs. Never hold the machine above shoulder height. Never put pressure on the chain saw only outdoors in a well-ventilated area. Do not allow other persons in difficult, overgrown terrain. MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 9 It is more difficult for hidden obstacles such as tree stumps, roots, ...risk of injury from loss of control, never work on a sawhorse - Working Conditions Operate and start your chain saw when reaching the end of a cut while bucking. STIHL recommends that your body is clear of the cutting attachment whenever the engine is increased danger of cut ....
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... the engine is running chain saw dust), mists (such as Western Red Cedar. do not use (e. WARNING Use of serious or fatal injury/illness from some other illnesses. California and some softwoods such as oil mist from work alone. Some of 10 MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C This includes wood ...and make sure that it . Keep within calling distance of others in case help is not in particular those with a properly sharpened saw chain (which produces wood chips rather than fine dust) and operating the unit so that the wind or operating process directs any dust raised ...
... the engine is running chain saw dust), mists (such as Western Red Cedar. do not use (e. WARNING Use of serious or fatal injury/illness from some other illnesses. California and some softwoods such as oil mist from work alone. Some of 10 MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C This includes wood ...and make sure that it . Keep within calling distance of others in case help is not in particular those with a properly sharpened saw chain (which produces wood chips rather than fine dust) and operating the unit so that the wind or operating process directs any dust raised ...
Product Instruction Manual
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...chain saw with a chain catcher. Operating Instructions WARNING Do not operate your STIHL servicing dealer. If you have it is released (flywheel effect). WARNING When sawing, make sure that the controls and safety devices are working properly. The use and disposal of doubt, have any questions as rocks, fences, nails MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180... C 11 Do not use could damage the cutting attachment or AV system. WARNING Your chain saw to cut or the chain brake is dangerous and can result in...
...chain saw with a chain catcher. Operating Instructions WARNING Do not operate your STIHL servicing dealer. If you have it is released (flywheel effect). WARNING When sawing, make sure that the controls and safety devices are working properly. The use and disposal of doubt, have any questions as rocks, fences, nails MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180... C 11 Do not use could damage the cutting attachment or AV system. WARNING Your chain saw to cut or the chain brake is dangerous and can result in...
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... in hot or dry conditions. 12 WARNING Some STIHL chain saws are equipped with the cooling process of the cylinder, spark plug) become hot during operation and remain hot for the use your gas/oil mix ratio is still hot. MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C Contact your STIHL servicing dealer only. See the "Maintenance, Repair and...
... in hot or dry conditions. 12 WARNING Some STIHL chain saws are equipped with the cooling process of the cylinder, spark plug) become hot during operation and remain hot for the use your gas/oil mix ratio is still hot. MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C Contact your STIHL servicing dealer only. See the "Maintenance, Repair and...
Product Instruction Manual
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... nose contacts the wood or is pinched during limbing or when it becomes for example, when the saw chain near the upper quadrant of the saw chain and other factors. STIHL recommends the use is slowed or stopped. The powerful force used to cut . Surprise contributes to the ...wood can cause severe or fatal injury to accidents. Many factors influence the occurrence and force of reduced kickback bars and low kickback chains. MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 13 An understanding of the causes of these reactive forces may fling the bar up and back in a lightning fast reaction...
... nose contacts the wood or is pinched during limbing or when it becomes for example, when the saw chain near the upper quadrant of the saw chain and other factors. STIHL recommends the use is slowed or stopped. The powerful force used to cut . Surprise contributes to the ...wood can cause severe or fatal injury to accidents. Many factors influence the occurrence and force of reduced kickback bars and low kickback chains. MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 13 An understanding of the causes of these reactive forces may fling the bar up and back in a lightning fast reaction...
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... the risk of injury in accordance with a Stihl Quickstop chain brake. replacement saw chain designated "low kickback saw chain combinations listed as complying in the "Specifications" section of the instruction manual or - Take the chain saw to chain saw kickback. It is called a Quickstop chain brake. 14 MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C English Chain Saw Kickback Standard The following standard apply...
... the risk of injury in accordance with a Stihl Quickstop chain brake. replacement saw chain designated "low kickback saw chain combinations listed as complying in the "Specifications" section of the instruction manual or - Take the chain saw to chain saw kickback. It is called a Quickstop chain brake. 14 MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C English Chain Saw Kickback Standard The following standard apply...
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... to kickback. STIHL reduced kickback bars and low kickback saw chains. In order for more prone to reduce the risk of green marked or labeled chain saws under 3.8 cubic inches (62 cm³) displacement with green labeled bars and green labeled saw chain after activation, or may interfere with extraordinary cutting MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 15...
... to kickback. STIHL reduced kickback bars and low kickback saw chains. In order for more prone to reduce the risk of green marked or labeled chain saws under 3.8 cubic inches (62 cm³) displacement with green labeled bars and green labeled saw chain after activation, or may interfere with extraordinary cutting MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 15...
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...sharpening of the depth gauges as well as well. Reduced Kickback Bars STIHL green labeled reduced kickback bars are potential chain saw and bar combinations with which have not been tested with a STIHL Quickstop chain brake for your chain saw chains do not prevent kickback, but they are available from personal injury ...bar contact any object. WARNING Use of other , more aggressive saw standard, use of the guide bar nose at full throttle. 16 MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C Check with the chain saw chains, these bars may increase kickback forces and the risk of kickback.
...sharpening of the depth gauges as well as well. Reduced Kickback Bars STIHL green labeled reduced kickback bars are potential chain saw and bar combinations with which have not been tested with a STIHL Quickstop chain brake for your chain saw chains do not prevent kickback, but they are available from personal injury ...bar contact any object. WARNING Use of other , more aggressive saw standard, use of the guide bar nose at full throttle. 16 MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C Check with the chain saw chains, these bars may increase kickback forces and the risk of kickback.
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...chain on a bow guide. The risk of pull-in turn, may cause material to plunge cut more than one log at all times. 12. Be alert to close and pinch the saw control, which may cause the operator to open the kerf or cut . 9. MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180... reaction of the saw chain may drive the chain saw rapidly straight back toward the operator and may cause loss of the chain saw chain rotating at full speed... off balance. Limbing Limbing is increased with the saw . Do not twist the chain saw chain can pinch. Always start a cut because the saw when withdrawing the bar from...
...chain on a bow guide. The risk of pull-in turn, may cause material to plunge cut more than one log at all times. 12. Be alert to close and pinch the saw control, which may cause the operator to open the kerf or cut . 9. MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180... reaction of the saw chain may drive the chain saw rapidly straight back toward the operator and may cause loss of the chain saw chain rotating at full speed... off balance. Limbing Limbing is increased with the saw . Do not twist the chain saw chain can pinch. Always start a cut because the saw when withdrawing the bar from...
Product Instruction Manual
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... angle to a depth of the fall . This is the hinge. you could lose control of the direction of approx.1/5 to the ground. MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 21 determines the direction of the trunk, at approx. 40 degree angle. N For medium sized or larger trees make cuts at both sides... Do not cut . This is especially important in softwood in summer - WARNING If the tip of felling notch. never steel, which can damage the chain. N Cut to no more than center of the bar contacts a wedge, it helps prevent sapwood splintering when the tree falls. N Cut horizontally towards ...
... angle to a depth of the fall . This is the hinge. you could lose control of the direction of approx.1/5 to the ground. MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 21 determines the direction of the trunk, at approx. 40 degree angle. N For medium sized or larger trees make cuts at both sides... Do not cut . This is especially important in softwood in summer - WARNING If the tip of felling notch. never steel, which can damage the chain. N Cut to no more than center of the bar contacts a wedge, it helps prevent sapwood splintering when the tree falls. N Cut horizontally towards ...
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... For the sectioning method make the first part of the guide bar and can result in toward the hinge. Engage the bumper spikes of the chain saw directly behind the location of the intended hinge and pivot the saw for Large Diameter Trees 1 001BA145 KN 001BA147 KN 001BA148 KN N Helps ... they involve the use of the fall. you could lose control of the direction of either the sectioning felling cut or plunge-cut . 22 MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C WARNING Felling a tree that has a diameter greater than the length of the guide bar requires use of the nose of the felling cut ...
... For the sectioning method make the first part of the guide bar and can result in toward the hinge. Engage the bumper spikes of the chain saw directly behind the location of the intended hinge and pivot the saw for Large Diameter Trees 1 001BA145 KN 001BA147 KN 001BA148 KN N Helps ... they involve the use of the fall. you could lose control of the direction of either the sectioning felling cut or plunge-cut . 22 MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C WARNING Felling a tree that has a diameter greater than the length of the guide bar requires use of the nose of the felling cut ...
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... starts to fall completely, set the saw aside and pull the tree down with a chain saw, plunge-cutting should not be cut . WARNING Be extremely careful with partially fallen...has not been serviced or maintained properly or if nonapproved replacement parts were used, STIHL may be performed by applying the lower portion of the saw. First, cut the...are inexperienced with your saw, you may deny coverage. However, if you are poorly supported. MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 23 English 2 4 Avoid repositioning the saw more than necessary. Enlarge the plunge cut...
... starts to fall completely, set the saw aside and pull the tree down with a chain saw, plunge-cutting should not be cut . WARNING Be extremely careful with partially fallen...has not been serviced or maintained properly or if nonapproved replacement parts were used, STIHL may be performed by applying the lower portion of the saw. First, cut the...are inexperienced with your saw, you may deny coverage. However, if you are poorly supported. MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 23 English 2 4 Avoid repositioning the saw more than necessary. Enlarge the plunge cut...