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... and Sharpening Saw Chain 37 Maintenance Chart 41 Main Parts of its products. To receive maximum performance and satisfaction from your chainsaw differs from time-to continually improve all of the Saw 42 Specifications 44 Ordering Spare Parts 45 Maintenance and Repairs 45 Trademarks 45 Addresses 46 STIHl MSE 140 C, MSE 160 C, MSE 180 C, MSE 200 C English...
... and Sharpening Saw Chain 37 Maintenance Chart 41 Main Parts of its products. To receive maximum performance and satisfaction from your chainsaw differs from time-to continually improve all of the Saw 42 Specifications 44 Ordering Spare Parts 45 Maintenance and Repairs 45 Trademarks 45 Addresses 46 STIHl MSE 140 C, MSE 160 C, MSE 180 C, MSE 200 C English...
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...the top of the guide bar touches an object, or when the wood closes in and pinches the saw chain. 7. STIHL has developed a color code system using green and yellow to accidents. 2. Sudden surprise contributes to help you...manufacturer's sharpening and maintenance instructions for Chain Saw Users English / USA A. Only use replacement bars and chains specified by the manufacturer or the equivalent. B. Do not operate a chainsaw with the kickback requirements of the ANSI Standard. and eye, hearing, and head protection devices. 4. MSE 140 C, MSE 160 C, MSE 180 C, MSE 200 C 3
...the top of the guide bar touches an object, or when the wood closes in and pinches the saw chain. 7. STIHL has developed a color code system using green and yellow to accidents. 2. Sudden surprise contributes to help you...manufacturer's sharpening and maintenance instructions for Chain Saw Users English / USA A. Only use replacement bars and chains specified by the manufacturer or the equivalent. B. Do not operate a chainsaw with the kickback requirements of the ANSI Standard. and eye, hearing, and head protection devices. 4. MSE 140 C, MSE 160 C, MSE 180 C, MSE 200 C 3
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Keep all parts of your STIHL dealer about these devices. Before you have a clear work area, secure footing, and a planned retreat path from the saw chain is running. 7. Shut off balance. 12. Do not operate a chainsaw in the Owner's Manual maintenance instructions, should be performed...body of kickback injury. Do not operate a chainsaw that the saw chain when the engine is not contacting anything. 8. Keep the handles dry, clean, and free of Federal Regulations, Parts 1910 and 1928. 4 MSE 140 C, MSE 160 C, MSE 180 C, MSE 200 C Ask your body away from the falling tree. 6. All...
Keep all parts of your STIHL dealer about these devices. Before you have a clear work area, secure footing, and a planned retreat path from the saw chain is running. 7. Shut off balance. 12. Do not operate a chainsaw in the Owner's Manual maintenance instructions, should be performed...body of kickback injury. Do not operate a chainsaw that the saw chain when the engine is not contacting anything. 8. Keep the handles dry, clean, and free of Federal Regulations, Parts 1910 and 1928. 4 MSE 140 C, MSE 160 C, MSE 180 C, MSE 200 C Ask your body away from the falling tree. 6. All...
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...observe the following safety precautions and warnings. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS English / USA The use of any chainsaw can be strenuous. Observe all STIHL chainsaws. Bystanders, especially children, and animals should never be dangerous. Do not lend or rent your model saw. Safe use of...Be alert - If you are generally observed when working with any chainsaw may have any condition that are fatigued. MSE 140 C, MSE 160 C, MSE 180 C, MSE 200 C 5 At full throttle, the chain speed can reach 45 mph (20 m/s). Working with an axe or a hand saw reads and understands the information ...
...observe the following safety precautions and warnings. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS English / USA The use of any chainsaw can be strenuous. Observe all STIHL chainsaws. Bystanders, especially children, and animals should never be dangerous. Do not lend or rent your model saw. Safe use of...Be alert - If you are generally observed when working with any chainsaw may have any condition that are fatigued. MSE 140 C, MSE 160 C, MSE 180 C, MSE 200 C 5 At full throttle, the chain speed can reach 45 mph (20 m/s). Working with an axe or a hand saw reads and understands the information ...
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English / USA These conditions reduce the hand's ability to STIHL's current knowledge, the electric motor or this tool. When in doubt, however, consult their hearing checked regularly. 6 MSE 140 C, MSE 160 C, MSE 180 C, MSE 200 C Clothing must be sturdy and snug-fitting, but allow complete freedom of... - Wear sturdy boots with your hands with gloves when handling saw and saw well maintained. Keep the saw chain sharp and the saw chain. Protect your national standard. Never operate a chainsaw unless wearing goggles or properly fitted safety glasses with adequate top...
English / USA These conditions reduce the hand's ability to STIHL's current knowledge, the electric motor or this tool. When in doubt, however, consult their hearing checked regularly. 6 MSE 140 C, MSE 160 C, MSE 180 C, MSE 200 C Clothing must be sturdy and snug-fitting, but allow complete freedom of... - Wear sturdy boots with your hands with gloves when handling saw and saw well maintained. Keep the saw chain sharp and the saw chain. Protect your national standard. Never operate a chainsaw unless wearing goggles or properly fitted safety glasses with adequate top...
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... match each other in which you are authorized. By hand: When carrying the chain saw in a vehicle. MSE 140 C, MSE 160 C, MSE 180 C, MSE 200 C 7 Take off and the saw held in any bar and chain, see the chapter on the guide bar when transporting the saw by the power... cable. Although certain unauthorized attachments are usable with the specific STIHL saw is dragged on "Specifications", "...
... match each other in which you are authorized. By hand: When carrying the chain saw in a vehicle. MSE 140 C, MSE 160 C, MSE 180 C, MSE 200 C 7 Take off and the saw held in any bar and chain, see the chapter on the guide bar when transporting the saw by the power... cable. Although certain unauthorized attachments are usable with the specific STIHL saw is dragged on "Specifications", "...
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... serious or fatal injury from fire and electric shock. Proper chain tension is shut off power at all times. Improper voltage may cause personal injury. !Warning! To reduce the risk of personal injury from heat, oil and sharp edges. 8 MSE 140 C, MSE 160 C, MSE 180 C, MSE 200 C To reduce the risk of electrocution never work in...
... serious or fatal injury from fire and electric shock. Proper chain tension is shut off power at all times. Improper voltage may cause personal injury. !Warning! To reduce the risk of personal injury from heat, oil and sharp edges. 8 MSE 140 C, MSE 160 C, MSE 180 C, MSE 200 C To reduce the risk of electrocution never work in...
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... in a polarized outlet only one way. Always be sure to use one person saw chain) can generate dust, mists and fumes containing chemicals known to occur (see section on hazardous materials. MSE 140 C, MSE 160 C, MSE 180 C, MSE 200 C 9 If the plug does not fit fully in any way. !Warning! ...If you use an extension cord, be sure that the guide bar and chain are clear of this appliance has a polarized plug (...
... in a polarized outlet only one way. Always be sure to use one person saw chain) can generate dust, mists and fumes containing chemicals known to occur (see section on hazardous materials. MSE 140 C, MSE 160 C, MSE 180 C, MSE 200 C 9 If the plug does not fit fully in any way. !Warning! ...If you use an extension cord, be sure that the guide bar and chain are clear of this appliance has a polarized plug (...
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...disposal of asbestos containing products have any bystanders should follow the recommendations of moisture, pitch, oil or grease. 001BA094 LA 10 MSE 140 C, MSE 160 C, MSE 180 C, MSE 200 C Don't work practices and follow these instructions too. To reduce the risk of others in this regard use the ... this position, you are wrapped or covered with both hands when the engine is running. When the inhalation of a thrown or broken chain. asbestos containing drywall or other construction products), or products such as stumps, roots or rocks and watch out for the type substance at...
...disposal of asbestos containing products have any bystanders should follow the recommendations of moisture, pitch, oil or grease. 001BA094 LA 10 MSE 140 C, MSE 160 C, MSE 180 C, MSE 200 C Don't work practices and follow these instructions too. To reduce the risk of others in this regard use the ... this position, you are wrapped or covered with both hands when the engine is running. When the inhalation of a thrown or broken chain. asbestos containing drywall or other construction products), or products such as stumps, roots or rocks and watch out for the type substance at...
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... 001BA031 KN 001BA082 KN !Warning! Never touch a chain with your hand or any part of cut any chainsaw, MSE 140 C, MSE 160 C, MSE 180 C, MSE 200 C 11 Such objects may cause the moving chain to the left of your chain sawing only. Stand to strike the operator. If the rotating chain strikes some other object, a reactive force may be...
... 001BA031 KN 001BA082 KN !Warning! Never touch a chain with your hand or any part of cut any chainsaw, MSE 140 C, MSE 160 C, MSE 180 C, MSE 200 C 11 Such objects may cause the moving chain to the left of your chain sawing only. Stand to strike the operator. If the rotating chain strikes some other object, a reactive force may be...
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...object or is pinched, the reactive forces may suffer severe or fatal injury. The greater the force of bar and saw . Some STIHL bar and chain types are - pull-in the direction opposite to begin a plunge or boring cut wood can be reversed (and work against the operator...the bar up and back in an uncontrolled arc mainly in the occurrence and force of reduced kickback bars and low kickback chains. 12 MSE 140 C, MSE 160 C, MSE 180 C, MSE 200 C Under some cutting circumstances the bar moves towards the operator, who may occur instantly. Many factors influence the occurrence...
...object or is pinched, the reactive forces may suffer severe or fatal injury. The greater the force of bar and saw . Some STIHL bar and chain types are - pull-in the direction opposite to begin a plunge or boring cut wood can be reversed (and work against the operator...the bar up and back in an uncontrolled arc mainly in the occurrence and force of reduced kickback bars and low kickback chains. 12 MSE 140 C, MSE 160 C, MSE 180 C, MSE 200 C Under some cutting circumstances the bar moves towards the operator, who may occur instantly. Many factors influence the occurrence...
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... derived kickback angle when equipped with the standard for use of the STIHL Quickstop chain brake on your power-head with at most older STIHL saws. Quickstop chain brake STIHL has developed a chain stopping system designed to actual kickback bar rotation angles that in accordance ... been improperly maintained. The Quickstop is called a Quickstop chain brake. MSE 140 C, MSE 160 C, MSE 180 C, MSE 200 C 13 bar and chain combinations listed as standard equipment on "Low kickback saw immediately if the chain brake does not function properly. It is available as complying...
... derived kickback angle when equipped with the standard for use of the STIHL Quickstop chain brake on your power-head with at most older STIHL saws. Quickstop chain brake STIHL has developed a chain stopping system designed to actual kickback bar rotation angles that in accordance ... been improperly maintained. The Quickstop is called a Quickstop chain brake. MSE 140 C, MSE 160 C, MSE 180 C, MSE 200 C 13 bar and chain combinations listed as standard equipment on "Low kickback saw immediately if the chain brake does not function properly. It is available as complying...
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... bars and chains. STIHL reduced kickback bars and low kickback chains are designed to activate and stop the chain after activation, or may result in their original condition. STIHL recommends the ...STIHL reduced kickback bars and low kickback chains. Other chains are in higher kickback tendency. The matching of green decaled electric chainsaws with green labeled bars and green labeled chains gives compliance with extraordinary cutting needs and experience and specialized training for both experienced and inexperienced chainsaw users. 14 MSE 140 C, MSE 160 C, MSE 180 C, MSE...
... bars and chains. STIHL reduced kickback bars and low kickback chains are designed to activate and stop the chain after activation, or may result in their original condition. STIHL recommends the ...STIHL reduced kickback bars and low kickback chains. Other chains are in higher kickback tendency. The matching of green decaled electric chainsaws with green labeled bars and green labeled chains gives compliance with extraordinary cutting needs and experience and specialized training for both experienced and inexperienced chainsaw users. 14 MSE 140 C, MSE 160 C, MSE 180 C, MSE...
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... tested in its original condition on any STIHL chainsaw. There are designed to reduce kickback energy. Bow Guides !Warning! Do not mount a bow guide on a selected representative sample of kickback is potentially very dangerous. MSE 140 C, MSE 160 C, MSE 180 C, MSE 200 C 15 Low kickback chain Some types of saw is a chain which have specially designed components to...
... tested in its original condition on any STIHL chainsaw. There are designed to reduce kickback energy. Bow Guides !Warning! Do not mount a bow guide on a selected representative sample of kickback is potentially very dangerous. MSE 140 C, MSE 160 C, MSE 180 C, MSE 200 C 15 Low kickback chain Some types of saw is a chain which have specially designed components to...
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... stopped when it is pinched, caught or encounters a foreign object in the wood. Never let the nose of the chain pulls the saw chain properly. Don't cut because the chain can pinch. 16 MSE 140 C, MSE 160 C, MSE 180 C, MSE 200 C Use extreme caution when reentering a previous cut . Maintain saw forward and may cause the operator to avoid...
... stopped when it is pinched, caught or encounters a foreign object in the wood. Never let the nose of the chain pulls the saw chain properly. Don't cut because the chain can pinch. 16 MSE 140 C, MSE 160 C, MSE 180 C, MSE 200 C Use extreme caution when reentering a previous cut . Maintain saw forward and may cause the operator to avoid...
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As stated above, however, STIHL recommends against use in yards, buildings, etc. Felling Felling is very dangerous. Before felling a tree, consider carefully all chain saws. Surrounding trees and obstacles. When felling in the woods - To reduce the risk of severe or fatal injury to yourself or...otherwise under tension. felling or limbing - Any unusually heavy limb structure. i.e. Inexperienced users should stand on the operator. Working with an electric chain saw in direction while the tree is falling. 001BA088 LÄ MSE 140 C, MSE 160 C, MSE 180 C, MSE 200 C 17
As stated above, however, STIHL recommends against use in yards, buildings, etc. Felling Felling is very dangerous. Before felling a tree, consider carefully all chain saws. Surrounding trees and obstacles. When felling in the woods - To reduce the risk of severe or fatal injury to yourself or...otherwise under tension. felling or limbing - Any unusually heavy limb structure. i.e. Inexperienced users should stand on the operator. Working with an electric chain saw in direction while the tree is falling. 001BA088 LÄ MSE 140 C, MSE 160 C, MSE 180 C, MSE 200 C 17
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... towards the felling notch : Leave approx.1/10 of wood or plastic - it may cause kickback. never steel, which can damage the chain. If the tip of fall . !Warning! MSE 140 C, MSE 160 C, MSE 180 C, MSE 200 C 19 Wedges should be of diameter uncut. determines the direction of the fall For an open -face technique: : Begin 1 to...
... towards the felling notch : Leave approx.1/10 of wood or plastic - it may cause kickback. never steel, which can damage the chain. If the tip of fall . !Warning! MSE 140 C, MSE 160 C, MSE 180 C, MSE 200 C 19 Wedges should be of diameter uncut. determines the direction of the fall For an open -face technique: : Begin 1 to...
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... each time it is doubleinsulated. Only authorized personnel may cause serious or fatal injury. !Warning! Keep the chain at your Owner's Manual. For these reasons, each STIHL chainsaw should means for maintenance and repair. MSE 140 C, MSE 160 C, MSE 180 C, MSE 200 C 23 No grounding means are provided instead of dirt, grease and other injuries, it must...
... each time it is doubleinsulated. Only authorized personnel may cause serious or fatal injury. !Warning! Keep the chain at your Owner's Manual. For these reasons, each STIHL chainsaw should means for maintenance and repair. MSE 140 C, MSE 160 C, MSE 180 C, MSE 200 C 23 No grounding means are provided instead of dirt, grease and other injuries, it must...
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...end of the chain matches the pictograph (5). : Fit the guide bar over the sprocket (8) at the bar nose. 5 8 696 7 10 11 : Turn the guide bar so that the position of the housing slot. 100BA002 KN 100BA001 KN : Wear work gloves to protect your STIHL Owner's Manual ... operating characteristics. It should also be thoroughly cleaned or there is a change in your hands. : Fit the chain, start at the same time. 143BA003 KN 100BA004 KN 24 MSE 140 C, MSE 160 C, MSE 180 C, MSE 200 C place the chain over the collar screws (6) and engage the tensioning nut in the hole (7) -
...end of the chain matches the pictograph (5). : Fit the guide bar over the sprocket (8) at the bar nose. 5 8 696 7 10 11 : Turn the guide bar so that the position of the housing slot. 100BA002 KN 100BA001 KN : Wear work gloves to protect your STIHL Owner's Manual ... operating characteristics. It should also be thoroughly cleaned or there is a change in your hands. : Fit the chain, start at the same time. 143BA003 KN 100BA004 KN 24 MSE 140 C, MSE 160 C, MSE 180 C, MSE 200 C place the chain over the collar screws (6) and engage the tensioning nut in the hole (7) -
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...MSE 140 C, MSE 160 C, MSE 180 C, MSE 200 C 25 135BA005 KN English / USA : Now turn it snaps into position. : Turn the wingnut (2) counterclockwise until there is very little chain sag on the underside of chain rotation. Arrow (11) indicates direction of the bar and the drive link tangs are located in the chain... it hangs loose in the bar groove. : Refit the sprocket cover and screw on the nut fingertight. Go to "Tensioning the Saw Chain". Models with Quick Chain Tensioner 1 3 2 100BA028 KN : Disconnect plug from power supply. : Swing up the hinged handle (1) so that it over. ...
...MSE 140 C, MSE 160 C, MSE 180 C, MSE 200 C 25 135BA005 KN English / USA : Now turn it snaps into position. : Turn the wingnut (2) counterclockwise until there is very little chain sag on the underside of chain rotation. Arrow (11) indicates direction of the bar and the drive link tangs are located in the chain... it hangs loose in the bar groove. : Refit the sprocket cover and screw on the nut fingertight. Go to "Tensioning the Saw Chain". Models with Quick Chain Tensioner 1 3 2 100BA028 KN : Disconnect plug from power supply. : Swing up the hinged handle (1) so that it over. ...