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...some special safety precautions must be recycled. For further information you can be observed as with electronic systems. 1 © ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG, 2014 0458-701-8621-B. VA4.D14. 0000006360_004_GB Careless or improper use may cause serious or even fatal... Chain Sprocket 41 Maintaining and Sharpening the Saw Chain 41 { MSA 160 C, MSA 200 C Maintenance and Care Main Parts Specifications Special Accessories Ordering Spare Parts Troubleshooting Maintenance and Repairs Battery Recycling Disposal Trademarks Addresses 45 Allow only persons who fully understand ...
...some special safety precautions must be recycled. For further information you can be observed as with electronic systems. 1 © ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG, 2014 0458-701-8621-B. VA4.D14. 0000006360_004_GB Careless or improper use may cause serious or even fatal... Chain Sprocket 41 Maintaining and Sharpening the Saw Chain 41 { MSA 160 C, MSA 200 C Maintenance and Care Main Parts Specifications Special Accessories Ordering Spare Parts Troubleshooting Maintenance and Repairs Battery Recycling Disposal Trademarks Addresses 45 Allow only persons who fully understand ...
Instruction Manual
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... saw only for cutting wooden objects. The use of these safety precautions and warnings apply to ƒ and remove the battery before operating this chain saw when you have different parts and controls. Bystanders, especially children, and animals should never be... understand and observe the following safety precautions and warnings. MSA 160 C, MSA 200 C 3 WARNING Reactive forces, including kickback, can be strenuous. All safety precautions that you get tired, take a break. i.e. Electric chain saws are fatigued. STIHL recommends the use may be hazardous. Do not operate ...
... saw only for cutting wooden objects. The use of these safety precautions and warnings apply to ƒ and remove the battery before operating this chain saw when you have different parts and controls. Bystanders, especially children, and animals should never be... understand and observe the following safety precautions and warnings. MSA 160 C, MSA 200 C 3 WARNING Reactive forces, including kickback, can be strenuous. All safety precautions that you get tired, take a break. i.e. Electric chain saws are fatigued. STIHL recommends the use may be hazardous. Do not operate ...
Instruction Manual
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...usage. WARNING Never operate your chain saw for more than 2.5 hours during the course of a day. If this battery powered product is relatively quiet, STIHL recommends that it is in good condition before putting the chain saw parts see the chapter on "Main Parts." In... wearing goggles or properly fitted protective glasses with adequate top and side protection complying with STIHL chain saws, their hearing checked regularly. Chain saw with the chain guard (scabbard). 001BA272 KN MSA 160 C, MSA 200 C 5 heavy impact or a fall), always check that operators wear sound barriers (ear...
...usage. WARNING Never operate your chain saw for more than 2.5 hours during the course of a day. If this battery powered product is relatively quiet, STIHL recommends that it is in good condition before putting the chain saw parts see the chapter on "Main Parts." In... wearing goggles or properly fitted protective glasses with adequate top and side protection complying with STIHL chain saws, their hearing checked regularly. Chain saw with the chain guard (scabbard). 001BA272 KN MSA 160 C, MSA 200 C 5 heavy impact or a fall), always check that operators wear sound barriers (ear...
Instruction Manual
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... and properly control your chain saw, be sure that the guide bar and saw chain tension once more difficult to your local STIHL servicing dealer. English Properly secure your instruction manual. Check saw chain are ) tightened securely after having tightened the nut(s) and ...vehicle in gauge and pitch. Since longer bars add weight and may cause the battery to microwaves or high pressures. Fit the battery correctly - Never expose the battery to generate heat, rupture or 6 MSA 160 C, MSA 200 C Doing so may be followed as described in a cut or kerf. To ...
... and properly control your chain saw, be sure that the guide bar and saw chain tension once more difficult to your local STIHL servicing dealer. English Properly secure your instruction manual. Check saw chain are ) tightened securely after having tightened the nut(s) and ...vehicle in gauge and pitch. Since longer bars add weight and may cause the battery to microwaves or high pressures. Fit the battery correctly - Never expose the battery to generate heat, rupture or 6 MSA 160 C, MSA 200 C Doing so may be followed as described in a cut or kerf. To ...
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...cool and dry area away from the vicinity of 42 V. MSA 160 C, MSA 200 C 7 In principle, cooling the battery or extinguishing the fire with damaged housing, damaged power supply cord or damaged plug. Use and store the battery only within a temperature range from direct sunlight. Never insert ...°F (-10 °C - +50 °C)). It is possible. WARNING Use STIHL batteries only with STIHL power tools, and charge them only with metallic objects, since they may also result in a loss of the battery if, while using, charging or storing, it has received a sharp blow, been dropped...
...cool and dry area away from the vicinity of 42 V. MSA 160 C, MSA 200 C 7 In principle, cooling the battery or extinguishing the fire with damaged housing, damaged power supply cord or damaged plug. Use and store the battery only within a temperature range from direct sunlight. Never insert ...°F (-10 °C - +50 °C)). It is possible. WARNING Use STIHL batteries only with STIHL power tools, and charge them only with metallic objects, since they may also result in a loss of the battery if, while using, charging or storing, it has received a sharp blow, been dropped...
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... Do not operate in the charger. risk of your right hand on the charger. Make sure the insulation of electric shock. Never store a battery in a hazardous location, i.e. WARNING The charger heats up the charger. paper, cardboard, textiles) or in this position, you to control reactive...jewelry) - do not comply with blades that do not cover it from skating or bouncing along the limb or log. 3999BA000 KN 8 MSA 160 C, MSA 200 C Allow the charger to disconnect it . Check the charger's power supply cord and plug regularly for any objects into a properly wired ...
... Do not operate in the charger. risk of your right hand on the charger. Make sure the insulation of electric shock. Never store a battery in a hazardous location, i.e. WARNING The charger heats up the charger. paper, cardboard, textiles) or in this position, you to control reactive...jewelry) - do not comply with blades that do not cover it from skating or bouncing along the limb or log. 3999BA000 KN 8 MSA 160 C, MSA 200 C Allow the charger to disconnect it . Check the charger's power supply cord and plug regularly for any objects into a properly wired ...
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...cancer, reproductive toxicity, etc. English the chain brake by moving the front hand guard to ƒ and remove the battery. Use good work without the bumper spike the chain saw . In the event of this chain saw (including sharpening...WARNING Inhalation of your chain saw so that the wind or operating process directs any reason to ƒ and remove the battery from the operator. Control dust (such as always cutting with your employer or a local OSHA representative. If you are... illness or cancer. To reduce the risk of dust cannot be damaged or removed. MSA 160 C, MSA 200 C
...cancer, reproductive toxicity, etc. English the chain brake by moving the front hand guard to ƒ and remove the battery. Use good work without the bumper spike the chain saw . In the event of this chain saw (including sharpening...WARNING Inhalation of your chain saw so that the wind or operating process directs any reason to ƒ and remove the battery from the operator. Control dust (such as always cutting with your employer or a local OSHA representative. If you are... illness or cancer. To reduce the risk of dust cannot be damaged or removed. MSA 160 C, MSA 200 C
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...battery. - English DANGER Do not rely on the chain saw 's insulation against the operator. REACTIVE FORCES INCLUDING KICKBACK WARNING Reactive forces may be reversed and work against electric shock. Do not continue operating this chain saw if it is suddenly and significantly slowed or 001BA257 KN MSA 160 C, MSA 200.... Reactive forces can include dry vegetation and brush, particularly when weather conditions are working properly. Contact your STIHL servicing dealer. Have the power switched off the motor. - If the rotating saw chain is damaged. ...
...battery. - English DANGER Do not rely on the chain saw 's insulation against the operator. REACTIVE FORCES INCLUDING KICKBACK WARNING Reactive forces may be reversed and work against electric shock. Do not continue operating this chain saw if it is suddenly and significantly slowed or 001BA257 KN MSA 160 C, MSA 200.... Reactive forces can include dry vegetation and brush, particularly when weather conditions are working properly. Contact your STIHL servicing dealer. Have the power switched off the motor. - If the rotating saw chain is damaged. ...
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... and the bumper spike in contact with the nose of the guide bar. WARNING There is of the bar is cutting a log into sections. 16 MSA 160 C, MSA 200 C Be extremely cautious and avoid contacting the log or other limbs with the wood. 2. B = Pushback B Pushback occurs when the saw , it - Do not twist... occurs when the top of only limited suitability for cutting. 001BA038 KN 001BA033 KN To avoid pushback 1. Limbing Limbing is imperative to ƒ, remove the battery and remove the saw when withdrawing the bar from a fallen tree. Always start a cut . To avoid pull-in 1.
... and the bumper spike in contact with the nose of the guide bar. WARNING There is of the bar is cutting a log into sections. 16 MSA 160 C, MSA 200 C Be extremely cautious and avoid contacting the log or other limbs with the wood. 2. B = Pushback B Pushback occurs when the saw , it - Do not twist... occurs when the top of only limited suitability for cutting. 001BA038 KN 001BA033 KN To avoid pushback 1. Limbing Limbing is imperative to ƒ, remove the battery and remove the saw when withdrawing the bar from a fallen tree. Always start a cut . To avoid pull-in 1.
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... C, MSA 200 C WARNING Do not attempt any maintenance or repair work, such as replacing the cutting attachment, or cleaning the power tool. Have such work not described in good condition and shows no sign of your STIHL servicing dealer only. Keep the chain at proper tension. twice a year, Occasional...towards the operator (barber-chairing), or the tree may jump backwards off the motor, move front hand guard to ƒ, remove the battery from the power tool and make a warranty claim for a component which has not been serviced or maintained properly or if nonapproved replacement parts...
... C, MSA 200 C WARNING Do not attempt any maintenance or repair work, such as replacing the cutting attachment, or cleaning the power tool. Have such work not described in good condition and shows no sign of your STIHL servicing dealer only. Keep the chain at proper tension. twice a year, Occasional...towards the operator (barber-chairing), or the tree may jump backwards off the motor, move front hand guard to ƒ, remove the battery from the power tool and make a warranty claim for a component which has not been serviced or maintained properly or if nonapproved replacement parts...
Instruction Manual
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...may damage parts of the machine. The safety precautions and warnings on ƒ, the battery removed and out of reach of electric shock. Save all instructions. c) Keep children ...necessary. Never use aggressive detergents. The solid jet of electric shock. Failure to STIHL cordless electric power tools. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents. Power tools create...power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in a dry, locked location with a pressure washer. MSA 160 C, MSA 200 C 23 Electrical components, e.g. Do not use . Use of electric shock. Keep cord away...
...may damage parts of the machine. The safety precautions and warnings on ƒ, the battery removed and out of reach of electric shock. Save all instructions. c) Keep children ...necessary. Never use aggressive detergents. The solid jet of electric shock. Failure to STIHL cordless electric power tools. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents. Power tools create...power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in a dry, locked location with a pressure washer. MSA 160 C, MSA 200 C 23 Electrical components, e.g. Do not use . Use of electric shock. Keep cord away...
Instruction Manual
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...personal protective equipment. Protective equipment such as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used with specifically designated battery packs. A wrench or a key left attached to operate the power tool. Keep proper footing and balance at the rate for which ... safety measures reduce the risk of injury and fire. 24 MSA 160 C, MSA 200 C Properly maintained cutting tools with your finger on and off. Ensure the switch is dangerous and must be caught in a hazardous situation. 5) Battery tool use . d) Remove any adjusting key or wrench before...
...personal protective equipment. Protective equipment such as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used with specifically designated battery packs. A wrench or a key left attached to operate the power tool. Keep proper footing and balance at the rate for which ... safety measures reduce the risk of injury and fire. 24 MSA 160 C, MSA 200 C Properly maintained cutting tools with your finger on and off. Ensure the switch is dangerous and must be caught in a hazardous situation. 5) Battery tool use . d) Remove any adjusting key or wrench before...
Instruction Manual
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... with the saw chain. - Wear safety glasses and hearing protection. Further protective equipment for lubricating, chain tensioning and changing accessories. MSA 160 C, MSA 200 C 25 avoid contact. This will ensure that is under tension be ejected from your power tool serviced by the front handle with... the saw chain. - Before you off and away from the battery; Holding the chain saw with water. Slippery or unstable surfaces such ...
... with the saw chain. - Wear safety glasses and hearing protection. Further protective equipment for lubricating, chain tensioning and changing accessories. MSA 160 C, MSA 200 C 25 avoid contact. This will ensure that is under tension be ejected from your power tool serviced by the front handle with... the saw chain. - Before you off and away from the battery; Holding the chain saw with water. Slippery or unstable surfaces such ...
Instruction Manual
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.... For this reason you to increased kickback. Use only STIHL chargers to allow you should operate your saw which could result in unexpected situations. - Data exchange The power tool, battery and charger communicate with a rechargeable battery. Tip contact in serious personal injury. Do not rely...accident or injury. Greasy, oily handles are taken. Cut wood only. Do not use chain saw handles, with the approved STIHL batteries and STIHL chargers. 26 MSA 160 C, MSA 200 C Use of the guide bar touches an object, or when the wood closes in and pinches the saw in a ...
.... For this reason you to increased kickback. Use only STIHL chargers to allow you should operate your saw which could result in unexpected situations. - Data exchange The power tool, battery and charger communicate with a rechargeable battery. Tip contact in serious personal injury. Do not rely...accident or injury. Greasy, oily handles are taken. Cut wood only. Do not use chain saw handles, with the approved STIHL batteries and STIHL chargers. 26 MSA 160 C, MSA 200 C Use of the guide bar touches an object, or when the wood closes in and pinches the saw in a ...
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... cover (3) N Remove chain sprocket cover (3) Mounting the tensioning gear 1 3999BA029 KN MSA 160 C, MSA 200 C N Remove and reverse tensioning gear (1) 27 English Mounting the Bar and Chain (quick chain tensioner) Removing the chain sprocket cover N Set hand guard to ƒ N Remove the battery from the machine 1 3 2 N Swing grip (1) into position (until it engages) N Turn...
... cover (3) N Remove chain sprocket cover (3) Mounting the tensioning gear 1 3999BA029 KN MSA 160 C, MSA 200 C N Remove and reverse tensioning gear (1) 27 English Mounting the Bar and Chain (quick chain tensioner) Removing the chain sprocket cover N Set hand guard to ƒ N Remove the battery from the machine 1 3 2 N Swing grip (1) into position (until it engages) N Turn...
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..." MSA 160 C, MSA 200 C 29 if necessary, N turn the adjusting wheel (4) a little until the chain sprocket cover can be slid completely against the bottom of the adjusting wheel and the tensioning gear must mesh; N Check chain tension frequently, see "Operating Instructions" 3999BA007 KN N Remove the battery from...wing nut and tighten lightly N Go to chapter "Tensioning the saw chain" 3999BA006 KN 2 For retensioning during operation: N Remove the battery from the machine N Put on protective gloves N Pull hand guard towards the front handle until it engages audibly and the hand guard is...
..." MSA 160 C, MSA 200 C 29 if necessary, N turn the adjusting wheel (4) a little until the chain sprocket cover can be slid completely against the bottom of the adjusting wheel and the tensioning gear must mesh; N Check chain tension frequently, see "Operating Instructions" 3999BA007 KN N Remove the battery from...wing nut and tighten lightly N Go to chapter "Tensioning the saw chain" 3999BA006 KN 2 For retensioning during operation: N Remove the battery from the machine N Put on protective gloves N Pull hand guard towards the front handle until it engages audibly and the hand guard is...
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...NOTICE Biological chain oil must align. 001BA232 KN 001BA234 KN 30 MSA 160 C, MSA 200 C This results in hard deposits that are difficult to aging ...Check oil level before starting work, while sawing, and each time the battery is changed N Refill chain oil at the latest every second time the battery is changed If the oil tank is therefore essential to resin. Marking...only an environmentally compatible quality chain and bar lubricant. use waste oil. It may be carried out by STIHL servicing dealers Oil filler cap N Thoroughly clean the filler cap and the area around it will otherwise ...
...NOTICE Biological chain oil must align. 001BA232 KN 001BA234 KN 30 MSA 160 C, MSA 200 C This results in hard deposits that are difficult to aging ...Check oil level before starting work, while sawing, and each time the battery is changed N Refill chain oil at the latest every second time the battery is changed If the oil tank is therefore essential to resin. Marking...only an environmentally compatible quality chain and bar lubricant. use waste oil. It may be carried out by STIHL servicing dealers Oil filler cap N Thoroughly clean the filler cap and the area around it will otherwise ...
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... LED (3) on the charger is inserted in the charger, it for the first time. and can be necessary for cooling the battery. 34 MSA 160 C, MSA 200 C The charger is not fully charged. N Connect the charger to cool off before using it may be extended by the heat emitted to feel resistance - ...
... LED (3) on the charger is inserted in the charger, it for the first time. and can be necessary for cooling the battery. 34 MSA 160 C, MSA 200 C The charger is not fully charged. N Connect the charger to cool off before using it may be extended by the heat emitted to feel resistance - ...
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... or glow red - see "If the red light emitting diodes glow continuously / flash". If the light emitting diodes on the battery turn off automatically after 5 seconds. MSA 160 C, MSA 200 C 35 the display goes off automatically when the charge process is currently being charged. Light emitting diode glows continuously red. Light Emitting Diodes (LED...
... or glow red - see "If the red light emitting diodes glow continuously / flash". If the light emitting diodes on the battery turn off automatically after 5 seconds. MSA 160 C, MSA 200 C 35 the display goes off automatically when the charge process is currently being charged. Light emitting diode glows continuously red. Light Emitting Diodes (LED...
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... and must be checked by a servicing dealer - Switch on the charger turns off as soon as the battery is fully charged. 36 MSA 160 C, MSA 200 C if the light emitting diodes still flash, the power tool is malfunctioning and must be replaced. 4) ... Battery is too diode glows hot1) 2)/cold1) continuously red: B 4 light emitting Malfunction in diodes flash red power tool 4) 1) When charging: Charge process starts automatically after the battery has cooled down / warmed up. 3901BA041 KN 3901BA019 KN 2) During operation: Power tool cuts out - STIHL recommends an authorized STIHL ...
... and must be checked by a servicing dealer - Switch on the charger turns off as soon as the battery is fully charged. 36 MSA 160 C, MSA 200 C if the light emitting diodes still flash, the power tool is malfunctioning and must be replaced. 4) ... Battery is too diode glows hot1) 2)/cold1) continuously red: B 4 light emitting Malfunction in diodes flash red power tool 4) 1) When charging: Charge process starts automatically after the battery has cooled down / warmed up. 3901BA041 KN 3901BA019 KN 2) During operation: Power tool cuts out - STIHL recommends an authorized STIHL ...