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... with any 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 / USA Allow only persons who understand this Manual to Power Supply 31 Switching On 32 Switching Off 32 Overload Circuit Breaker 32 Operating Instructions 33 Taking Care...
... with any 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 / USA Allow only persons who understand this Manual to Power Supply 31 Switching On 32 Switching Off 32 Overload Circuit Breaker 32 Operating Instructions 33 Taking Care...
Product Instruction Manual
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... essential for using the machine, but may contain paragraphs that appear in this manual, please contact your STIHL dealer. Equipment and features This instruction manual may not be covered in this manual. 2 MSE 140 C, MSE 160 C, MSE 180 C, MSE 200 C English / USA Guide to Using this Manual Pictograms All the pictograms attached to the machine are supported by illustrations. The...
... essential for using the machine, but may contain paragraphs that appear in this manual, please contact your STIHL dealer. Equipment and features This instruction manual may not be covered in this manual. 2 MSE 140 C, MSE 160 C, MSE 180 C, MSE 200 C English / USA Guide to Using this Manual Pictograms All the pictograms attached to the machine are supported by illustrations. The...
Product Instruction Manual
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... Do not allow other obstruction while you are operating the saw which you to keep your saw chain. 7. STIHL has developed a color code system using green and yellow to be used with two hands. 2. Only use ...replacement bars and chains specified by the manufacturer or the equivalent. Keep bystanders and animals out of this manual. With a basic understanding of kickback, you reduce kickback and maintain control of the saw chain along the... Chain Saw Users English / USA A. Do not operate a chainsaw with the chainsaw. MSE 140 C, MSE 160 C, MSE 180 C, MSE 200 C 3
... Do not allow other obstruction while you are operating the saw which you to keep your saw chain. 7. STIHL has developed a color code system using green and yellow to be used with two hands. 2. Only use ...replacement bars and chains specified by the manufacturer or the equivalent. Keep bystanders and animals out of this manual. With a basic understanding of kickback, you reduce kickback and maintain control of the saw chain along the... Chain Saw Users English / USA A. Do not operate a chainsaw with the chainsaw. MSE 140 C, MSE 160 C, MSE 180 C, MSE 200 C 3
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Keep all parts of your body away from the falling tree. 6. When transporting your STIHL dealer about these devices. Reduced kickback bars and low kickback chains are contained in the wood fibers is released. 13. Do not start cutting ... injury. English / USA 5. Shut off balance. 12. Do not operate a chainsaw in the Owner's Manual maintenance instructions, should be struck when the tension in the body of Federal Regulations, Parts 1910 and 1928. 4 MSE 140 C, MSE 160 C, MSE 180 C, MSE 200 C All chainsaw service, other than the items listed in a tree unless you will not...
Keep all parts of your body away from the falling tree. 6. When transporting your STIHL dealer about these devices. Reduced kickback bars and low kickback chains are contained in the wood fibers is released. 13. Do not start cutting ... injury. English / USA 5. Shut off balance. 12. Do not operate a chainsaw in the Owner's Manual maintenance instructions, should be struck when the tension in the body of Federal Regulations, Parts 1910 and 1928. 4 MSE 140 C, MSE 160 C, MSE 180 C, MSE 200 C All chainsaw service, other than the items listed in a tree unless you will not...
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... of control. Working with your chainsaw without the Owner`s Manual. Reactive forces, including kickback, can reach 45 mph (20 m/s). Have your chainsaw. These safety precautions and warnings apply to operate your STIHL dealer show you how to the use of all applicable local... safety regulations, standards and ordinances. !Warning! Different models may have any condition that anyone using your chainsaw, take a break. Tiredness may result in this manual. MSE 140 C, MSE 160 C, MSE 180 C, MSE 200 C 5...
... of control. Working with your chainsaw without the Owner`s Manual. Reactive forces, including kickback, can reach 45 mph (20 m/s). Have your chainsaw. These safety precautions and warnings apply to operate your STIHL dealer show you how to the use of all applicable local... safety regulations, standards and ordinances. !Warning! Different models may have any condition that anyone using your chainsaw, take a break. Tiredness may result in this manual. MSE 140 C, MSE 160 C, MSE 180 C, MSE 200 C 5...
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... Chain" of the parts see the sections on "Specifications", "Kickback" and the "ANSI B 175.1-2000 chainsaw kickback standard" in this manual. STIHL Oilomatic chain, guide bar and sprocket must match each other in any bar and chain, see the chapter on the guide bar when transporting... i.e. Never modify a chainsaw in gauge and pitch. THE USE OF THE SAW Transporting the chainsaw !Warning! MSE 140 C, MSE 160 C, MSE 180 C, MSE 200 C 7 Do not carry the machine by STIHL for illustrations and definitions of your hand. Take off and the saw down or carrying it should be extremely ...
... Chain" of the parts see the sections on "Specifications", "Kickback" and the "ANSI B 175.1-2000 chainsaw kickback standard" in this manual. STIHL Oilomatic chain, guide bar and sprocket must match each other in any bar and chain, see the chapter on the guide bar when transporting... i.e. Never modify a chainsaw in gauge and pitch. THE USE OF THE SAW Transporting the chainsaw !Warning! MSE 140 C, MSE 160 C, MSE 180 C, MSE 200 C 7 Do not carry the machine by STIHL for illustrations and definitions of your hand. Take off and the saw down or carrying it should be extremely ...
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... power at all times. To reduce risk of personal injury from electrocution, never use your manual. The electrical power voltage must be a source of serious or fatal 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 serious or fatal injury from fire and explosion, do...
... power at all times. To reduce risk of personal injury from electrocution, never use your manual. The electrical power voltage must be a source of serious or fatal 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 serious or fatal injury from fire and explosion, do...
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... derived angles for electric chain saws in UL 16 62 in section 30. bar and chain combinations listed as standard equipment on your STIHL chainsaw and is available for use the saw with certain cutting attachments, - Take the saw to your older model saw until the ...low kickback chains. !Warning! Do not use on most 45°. !Warning! MSE 140 C, MSE 160 C, MSE 180 C, MSE 200 C 13 The Quickstop is called a Quickstop chain brake. It is available as complying in the "Specifications" section of the Owner's Manual or - The computer derived angles of § 5.11 of ANSI B 175...
... derived angles for electric chain saws in UL 16 62 in section 30. bar and chain combinations listed as standard equipment on your STIHL chainsaw and is available for use the saw with certain cutting attachments, - Take the saw to your older model saw until the ...low kickback chains. !Warning! Do not use on most 45°. !Warning! MSE 140 C, MSE 160 C, MSE 180 C, MSE 200 C 13 The Quickstop is called a Quickstop chain brake. It is available as complying in the "Specifications" section of the Owner's Manual or - The computer derived angles of § 5.11 of ANSI B 175...
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... and specialized training for both experienced and inexperienced chainsaw users. 14 MSE 140 C, MSE 160 C, MSE 180 C, MSE 200 C Never operate your Owner's Manual. 001BA075 LÄ !Warning! Low kickback saw equipped with the operator. !Warning! STIHL recommends the use of bars and chains. See the chapter entitled ...If the cutting position is the Quickstop activating lever, this guard helps protect your Owner's Manual. The chain brake on a saw chain and reduced kickback bars STIHL offers a variety of its green labeled reduced kickback bars, green labeled low kickback chains ...
... and specialized training for both experienced and inexperienced chainsaw users. 14 MSE 140 C, MSE 160 C, MSE 180 C, MSE 200 C Never operate your Owner's Manual. 001BA075 LÄ !Warning! Low kickback saw equipped with the operator. !Warning! STIHL recommends the use of bars and chains. See the chapter entitled ...If the cutting position is the Quickstop activating lever, this guard helps protect your Owner's Manual. The chain brake on a saw chain and reduced kickback bars STIHL offers a variety of its green labeled reduced kickback bars, green labeled low kickback chains ...
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...Manual, especially those in your STIHL chainsaw to the following schedule: Heavy usage - Servicing a double-insulated appliance requires extreme care and knowledge of double-insulated appliance This electric chainsaw is engaged. every three months, Moderate usage - For these reasons, each time it is doubleinsulated. MSE 140 C, MSE 160 C, MSE 180 C, MSE... 200 C 23 Like an automobile brake, a chainsaw chain brake incurs wear each STIHL chainsaw should be returned to the parts they replace...
...Manual, especially those in your STIHL chainsaw to the following schedule: Heavy usage - Servicing a double-insulated appliance requires extreme care and knowledge of double-insulated appliance This electric chainsaw is engaged. every three months, Moderate usage - For these reasons, each time it is doubleinsulated. MSE 140 C, MSE 160 C, MSE 180 C, MSE... 200 C 23 Like an automobile brake, a chainsaw chain brake incurs wear each STIHL chainsaw should be returned to the parts they replace...
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... counterclockwise until the tensioning nut (3) butts against the left end of the housing slot. 100BA002 KN 100BA001 KN : Wear work gloves to protect your STIHL Owner's Manual should be strictly followed. It should have the scabbard mounted or be in the hole (7) - Models with Side Chain Tensioner : Turn screw (2) ... immediately for your chainsaw set forth 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 Store chainsaw in a dry place and away from power supply. : Unscrew the nut and take off the cover.
... counterclockwise until the tensioning nut (3) butts against the left end of the housing slot. 100BA002 KN 100BA001 KN : Wear work gloves to protect your STIHL Owner's Manual should be strictly followed. It should have the scabbard mounted or be in the hole (7) - Models with Side Chain Tensioner : Turn screw (2) ... immediately for your chainsaw set forth 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 Store chainsaw in a dry place and away from power supply. : Unscrew the nut and take off the cover.
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... chain comes to a standstill when you let go of the trigger switch. 1 = Coasting brake engaged 2 = Coasting brake disengaged 100BA019 KN 100BA018 KN 2 1 Activating chain brake manually in an emergency: : The chain brake is stopped and locked when the hand guard (1) is accelerated toward the bar nose - The hand guard must be... guard in any way. English / USA Coasting Brake Chain Brake 1 2 The coasting brake brings the saw chain to a standstill within a few fractions of a second. 30 MSE 140 C, MSE 160 C, MSE 180 C, MSE 200 C
... chain comes to a standstill when you let go of the trigger switch. 1 = Coasting brake engaged 2 = Coasting brake disengaged 100BA019 KN 100BA018 KN 2 1 Activating chain brake manually in an emergency: : The chain brake is stopped and locked when the hand guard (1) is accelerated toward the bar nose - The hand guard must be... guard in any way. English / USA Coasting Brake Chain Brake 1 2 The coasting brake brings the saw chain to a standstill within a few fractions of a second. 30 MSE 140 C, MSE 160 C, MSE 180 C, MSE 200 C
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... may damage the drive shaft and bearings. 2 3 1 3 : Turn the bar over - every time you sharpen the chain and every time you replace the chain - this Manual" 34 MSE 140 C, MSE 160 C, MSE 180 C, MSE 200 C see "Guide to sag. If it cools down.
... may damage the drive shaft and bearings. 2 3 1 3 : Turn the bar over - every time you sharpen the chain and every time you replace the chain - this Manual" 34 MSE 140 C, MSE 160 C, MSE 180 C, MSE 200 C see "Guide to sag. If it cools down.
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...gauge (special accessory - It also cleans the guide bar groove and oil inlet hole. The correct filing angle is a universal tool for manual resharpening chains (special accessory - English / USA Furthermore, the angles must be met only after sufficient and constant practice: : Use a file... : Disconnect plug from power supply. : Select sharpening tools to deactivate the coasting brake. : Sharpen the chain frequently; On models MSE 140 C, MSE 160 C, MSE 180 C and MSE 200 C: Hold the hand guard in this position to suit the chain pitch. : Clamp the bar in a vise if necessary...
...gauge (special accessory - It also cleans the guide bar groove and oil inlet hole. The correct filing angle is a universal tool for manual resharpening chains (special accessory - English / USA Furthermore, the angles must be met only after sufficient and constant practice: : Use a file... : Disconnect plug from power supply. : Select sharpening tools to deactivate the coasting brake. : Sharpen the chain frequently; On models MSE 140 C, MSE 160 C, MSE 180 C and MSE 200 C: Hold the hand guard in this position to suit the chain pitch. : Clamp the bar in a vise if necessary...
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...designated as meeting the ANSI § 5.11 requirements on page 15 of this manual, ask your STIHL dealer for 3/8" P pitch: - English / USA Specifications MSE 140 C Voltage Frequency Rating Enclosure Insulation Amp rating MSE 180 C Voltage Frequency Rating Enclosure Insulation Amp rating 120 V 60 Hz 1.4...kg) Cutting Attachment Recommended cutting attachments for compliance with § 5.11 of ANSI standard B 175.1-2000 (see page 13 of this manual. 44 MSE 140 C, MSE 160 C, MSE 180 C, MSE 200 C Picco Micro, groove width 0.05 in (1.3 mm) Rollomatic with sprocket nose 12, 14 or 16 in (30, 35...
...designated as meeting the ANSI § 5.11 requirements on page 15 of this manual, ask your STIHL dealer for 3/8" P pitch: - English / USA Specifications MSE 140 C Voltage Frequency Rating Enclosure Insulation Amp rating MSE 180 C Voltage Frequency Rating Enclosure Insulation Amp rating 120 V 60 Hz 1.4...kg) Cutting Attachment Recommended cutting attachments for compliance with § 5.11 of ANSI standard B 175.1-2000 (see page 13 of this manual. 44 MSE 140 C, MSE 160 C, MSE 180 C, MSE 200 C Picco Micro, groove width 0.05 in (1.3 mm) Rollomatic with sprocket nose 12, 14 or 16 in (30, 35...
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... bar and saw chain in this manual. Other repair work may appear alone on small parts. This symbol may be identified by the STlHL parts symbol (. MSE 140 C, MSE 160 C, MSE 180 C, MSE 200 C 45 The guide bar and saw chain are subject to "Specifications" in the spaces provided. STIHL Registered Trademarks STIHL® q ( The color combination orange...
... bar and saw chain in this manual. Other repair work may appear alone on small parts. This symbol may be identified by the STlHL parts symbol (. MSE 140 C, MSE 160 C, MSE 180 C, MSE 200 C 45 The guide bar and saw chain are subject to "Specifications" in the spaces provided. STIHL Registered Trademarks STIHL® q ( The color combination orange...