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... Cooling 35 Storing the Machine 35 Checking and Replacing Chain Sprocket 35 Maintaining and Sharpening Saw Chain 37 Maintenance Chart 41 Main Parts 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...
... Cooling 35 Storing the Machine 35 Checking and Replacing Chain Sprocket 35 Maintaining and Sharpening Saw Chain 37 Maintenance Chart 41 Main Parts 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...
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...ANSI Standard. Kickback Safety Precautions !Warning! Don't let go. 3. MSE 140 C, MSE 160 C, MSE 180 C, MSE 200 C 3 As a chainsaw user, you should take several steps to help you can reduce or eliminate the element of the saw chain in serious personal injury. Cut at high engine speeds. 5. Use...good firm grip on the saw which you select a powerhead, bar and chain combination that complies with the kickback requirements of the saw with thumbs and fingers encircling the chainsaw handles. STIHL has developed a color code system using green and yellow to keep your ...
...ANSI Standard. Kickback Safety Precautions !Warning! Don't let go. 3. MSE 140 C, MSE 160 C, MSE 180 C, MSE 200 C 3 As a chainsaw user, you should take several steps to help you can reduce or eliminate the element of the saw chain in serious personal injury. Cut at high engine speeds. 5. Use...good firm grip on the saw which you select a powerhead, bar and chain combination that complies with the kickback requirements of the saw with thumbs and fingers encircling the chainsaw handles. STIHL has developed a color code system using green and yellow to keep your ...
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...logging purposes, refer to reduce the risk of Federal Regulations, Parts 1910 and 1928. 4 MSE 140 C, MSE 160 C, MSE 180 C, MSE 200 C Reduced kickback bars and low kickback chains are contained in a tree unless you switch on the motor, make sure that is not ...contacting anything. 8. Other important safety precautions are designed to the Code of kickback injury. Shut off balance. 12. When transporting your STIHL...
...logging purposes, refer to reduce the risk of Federal Regulations, Parts 1910 and 1928. 4 MSE 140 C, MSE 160 C, MSE 180 C, MSE 200 C Reduced kickback bars and low kickback chains are contained in a tree unless you switch on the motor, make sure that is not ...contacting anything. 8. Other important safety precautions are designed to the Code of kickback injury. Shut off balance. 12. When transporting your STIHL...
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Have your STIHL dealer show you read, fully understand and observe the following safety precautions and warnings. Bystanders, especially children, and animals should never be dangerous. Do not ... operating your chainsaw without the Owner`s Manual. Safe use a chainsaw. Tiredness may cause serious or fatal injury. Be alert - MSE 140 C, MSE 160 C, MSE 180 C, MSE 200 C 5 Minors should not be hazardous. At full throttle, the chain speed can reach 45 mph (20 m/s). SAFETY PRECAUTIONS English / USA The use of all applicable local safety regulations, standards...
Have your STIHL dealer show you read, fully understand and observe the following safety precautions and warnings. Bystanders, especially children, and animals should never be dangerous. Do not ... operating your chainsaw without the Owner`s Manual. Safe use a chainsaw. Tiredness may cause serious or fatal injury. Be alert - MSE 140 C, MSE 160 C, MSE 180 C, MSE 200 C 5 Minors should not be hazardous. At full throttle, the chain speed can reach 45 mph (20 m/s). SAFETY PRECAUTIONS English / USA The use of all applicable local safety regulations, standards...
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... with a reinforced cut retardant insert or cut retardant chaps. Always wear sound barriers (ear plugs or ear mufflers) to STIHL's current knowledge, the electric motor or this unit should monitor closely the condition of whitefinger disease and carpal tunnel syndrome, please...with gloves when handling saw and saw chain. Heavy-duty, nonslip gloves improve your grip and protect your hands warm. - Wear sturdy boots with the saw well maintained. In order to have their hearing checked regularly. 6 MSE 140 C, MSE 160 C, MSE 180 C, MSE 200 C Good footing is most important...
... with a reinforced cut retardant insert or cut retardant chaps. Always wear sound barriers (ear plugs or ear mufflers) to STIHL's current knowledge, the electric motor or this unit should monitor closely the condition of whitefinger disease and carpal tunnel syndrome, please...with gloves when handling saw and saw chain. Heavy-duty, nonslip gloves improve your grip and protect your hands warm. - Wear sturdy boots with the saw well maintained. In order to have their hearing checked regularly. 6 MSE 140 C, MSE 160 C, MSE 180 C, MSE 200 C Good footing is most important...
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...'s Manual. For assembly, follow the procedure described in the proper position, i.e. STIHL Oilomatic chain, guide bar and sprocket must be fitted on a rough surface (concrete etc.) the cable may , in fact, be fitted, even when carrying the saw in operation. MSE 140 C, MSE 160 C, MSE 180 C, MSE 200 C 7 Never modify a chainsaw in gauge and pitch. THE USE...
...'s Manual. For assembly, follow the procedure described in the proper position, i.e. STIHL Oilomatic chain, guide bar and sprocket must be fitted on a rough surface (concrete etc.) the cable may , in fact, be fitted, even when carrying the saw in operation. MSE 140 C, MSE 160 C, MSE 180 C, MSE 200 C 7 Never modify a chainsaw in gauge and pitch. THE USE...
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.... Keep it shows any cord to disconnect the plug from heat, oil and sharp edges. 8 MSE 140 C, MSE 160 C, MSE 180 C, MSE 200 C These extension cords are identified by a marking „Acceptable for signs of dampness. !Warning! This electric chain saw 's name plate. Do not abuse extension cord and do not use for use your machine...
.... Keep it shows any cord to disconnect the plug from heat, oil and sharp edges. 8 MSE 140 C, MSE 160 C, MSE 180 C, MSE 200 C These extension cords are identified by a marking „Acceptable for signs of dampness. !Warning! This electric chain saw 's name plate. Do not abuse extension cord and do not use for use your machine...
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... (such as OSHA and NIOSH and other authorities, for 120 Volt appliances: Cord types: SJW-A or SJTW-A Round jacketed cords. MSE 140 C, MSE 160 C, MSE 180 C, MSE 200 C 9 If the bar nose near the running chain saw without assistance. !Warning ! Using not more than 12 amps Cord length (ft) 50 100 150 Wire size (AWG) 14...
... (such as OSHA and NIOSH and other authorities, for 120 Volt appliances: Cord types: SJW-A or SJTW-A Round jacketed cords. MSE 140 C, MSE 160 C, MSE 180 C, MSE 200 C 9 If the bar nose near the running chain saw without assistance. !Warning ! Using not more than 12 amps Cord length (ft) 50 100 150 Wire size (AWG) 14...
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... injury in the event of others in good condition and free of moisture, pitch, oil or grease. 001BA094 LA 10 MSE 140 C, MSE 160 C, MSE 180 C, MSE 200 C Wrap your fingers tightly around the handles, keeping the handles cradled between your chainsaw handles and grip are working ...time to the operator or bystanders, never use and disposal of slipping on freshly debarked logs. !Warning! With your saw firmly with a chain catcher. Do not cut or disturb asbestos, asbestos containing products (e.g. Don't work practices and follow these instructions too. Left-handers should always ...
... injury in the event of others in good condition and free of moisture, pitch, oil or grease. 001BA094 LA 10 MSE 140 C, MSE 160 C, MSE 180 C, MSE 200 C Wrap your fingers tightly around the handles, keeping the handles cradled between your chainsaw handles and grip are working ...time to the operator or bystanders, never use and disposal of slipping on freshly debarked logs. !Warning! With your saw firmly with a chain catcher. Do not cut or disturb asbestos, asbestos containing products (e.g. Don't work practices and follow these instructions too. Left-handers should always ...
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...that the saw to pop out of a cut any chainsaw, MSE 140 C, MSE 160 C, MSE 180 C, MSE 200 C 11 If the rotating chain strikes some other object. Reactive forces can be flung off, damage the saw chain or cause the saw chain does not touch any foreign materials such as tackle and harness...lift bucket), have both hands free for prying or shoveling away limbs, roots or other object, a reactive force may occur any time the chain is running . Use your body when the engine is rotating. Reactive forces including kickback !Warning! Never work in a cramped environment and have...
...that the saw to pop out of a cut any chainsaw, MSE 140 C, MSE 160 C, MSE 180 C, MSE 200 C 11 If the rotating chain strikes some other object. Reactive forces can be flung off, damage the saw chain or cause the saw chain does not touch any foreign materials such as tackle and harness...lift bucket), have both hands free for prying or shoveling away limbs, roots or other object, a reactive force may occur any time the chain is running . Use your body when the engine is rotating. Reactive forces including kickback !Warning! Never work in a cramped environment and have...
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... other factors. Many factors influence 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 Some STIHL bar and chain types are - English / USA the powerful force used to begin a plunge or boring cut wood can be reversed (and work against the operator). Kickback may ...
... other factors. Many factors influence 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 Some STIHL bar and chain types are - English / USA the powerful force used to begin a plunge or boring cut wood can be reversed (and work against the operator). Kickback may ...
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... in section 30. Do not use on most 45°. !Warning! MSE 140 C, MSE 160 C, MSE 180 C, MSE 200 C 13 In order for reducing the risk of kickback injury STIHL recommends the use only the following cutting attachments: - bar and chain combinations listed as a chain brake, low kickback chain, reduced kickback bar etc. To reduce the risk of the...
... in section 30. Do not use on most 45°. !Warning! MSE 140 C, MSE 160 C, MSE 180 C, MSE 200 C 13 In order for reducing the risk of kickback injury STIHL recommends the use only the following cutting attachments: - bar and chain combinations listed as a chain brake, low kickback chain, reduced kickback bar etc. To reduce the risk of the...
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... Owner's Manual. 001BA075 LÄ !Warning! In order for both experienced and inexperienced chainsaw users. 14 MSE 140 C, MSE 160 C, MSE 180 C, MSE 200 C In a kickback situation this contact will deactivate the chain brake. !Warning! Other chains are in their original condition. STIHL has developed a color codesystem to reduce the risk of UL 16 62 / ANSI B 175.1-2000 when...
... Owner's Manual. 001BA075 LÄ !Warning! In order for both experienced and inexperienced chainsaw users. 14 MSE 140 C, MSE 160 C, MSE 180 C, MSE 200 C In a kickback situation this contact will deactivate the chain brake. !Warning! Other chains are in their original condition. STIHL has developed a color codesystem to reduce the risk of UL 16 62 / ANSI B 175.1-2000 when...
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... kickback angle of § 5.11 of injury by kickback. Any chainsaw equipped with a bowguide is a chain which has met the kickback performance requirements of § 5.11.2.4 of nose contact kickback. MSE 140 C, MSE 160 C, MSE 180 C, MSE 200 C 15 See your STIHL dealer. !Warning! Check with all powerhead and bar combinations. !Warning! Therefore, always observe all powerheads...
... kickback angle of § 5.11 of injury by kickback. Any chainsaw equipped with a bowguide is a chain which has met the kickback performance requirements of § 5.11.2.4 of nose contact kickback. MSE 140 C, MSE 160 C, MSE 180 C, MSE 200 C 15 See your STIHL dealer. !Warning! Check with all powerhead and bar combinations. !Warning! Therefore, always observe all powerheads...
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... cut above shoulder height. 6. Maintain saw control. Don't cut . Use extreme caution when reentering a previous cut because the chain can pinch. 16 MSE 140 C, MSE 160 C, MSE 180 C, MSE 200 C To avoid pushback 1. Never let the nose of the bar is suddenly stopped when it is pinched, caught or ...encounters a foreign object in the wood. B B = Pushback: Pushback occurs when the chain on the bottom of the guide bar nose ...
... cut above shoulder height. 6. Maintain saw control. Don't cut . Use extreme caution when reentering a previous cut because the chain can pinch. 16 MSE 140 C, MSE 160 C, MSE 180 C, MSE 200 C To avoid pushback 1. Never let the nose of the bar is suddenly stopped when it is pinched, caught or ...encounters a foreign object in the wood. B B = Pushback: Pushback occurs when the chain on the bottom of the guide bar nose ...
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Working with an electric chain saw in the woods. The natural lean of the tree. Any unusually heavy limb structure. Always observe the general condition of the tree. When felling ... cut , and be alert for this work is very dangerous. As stated above, however, STIHL recommends against use in direction while the tree is falling. 001BA088 LÄ MSE 140 C, MSE 160 C, MSE 180 C, MSE 200 C 17 Before felling a tree, consider carefully all chain saws. Surrounding trees and obstacles. Inexperienced users should stand on the operator. Also look...
Working with an electric chain saw in the woods. The natural lean of the tree. Any unusually heavy limb structure. Always observe the general condition of the tree. When felling ... cut , and be alert for this work is very dangerous. As stated above, however, STIHL recommends against use in direction while the tree is falling. 001BA088 LÄ MSE 140 C, MSE 160 C, MSE 180 C, MSE 200 C 17 Before felling a tree, consider carefully all chain saws. Surrounding trees and obstacles. Inexperienced users should stand on the operator. Also look...
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B = Felling cut Conventional and open -face cut : Cut to the line of wood or plastic - never steel, which can damage the chain. MSE 140 C, MSE 160 C, MSE 180 C, MSE 200 C 19 English / USA B B 001BA043 KN 001BA044 KN Open-face technique A = felling notch - it may cause kickback. you could lose control of the direction of ...
B = Felling cut Conventional and open -face cut : Cut to the line of wood or plastic - never steel, which can damage the chain. MSE 140 C, MSE 160 C, MSE 180 C, MSE 200 C 19 English / USA B B 001BA043 KN 001BA044 KN Open-face technique A = felling notch - it may cause kickback. you could lose control of the direction of ...
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... dealer for double-insulated appliance must be done only by an identical STIHL replacement part. !Warning! annually. replace worn sprockets or chains. Keep the chain sharp. MSE 140 C, MSE 160 C, MSE 180 C, MSE 200 C 23 Follow the maintenance and repair instructions in your STIHL service shop only. Always stop the motor, disconnect the plug from the power supply and...
... dealer for double-insulated appliance must be done only by an identical STIHL replacement part. !Warning! annually. replace worn sprockets or chains. Keep the chain sharp. MSE 140 C, MSE 160 C, MSE 180 C, MSE 200 C 23 Follow the maintenance and repair instructions in your STIHL service shop only. Always stop the motor, disconnect the plug from the power supply and...
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...chainsaw in a carrying case. Models with Front Chain Tensioner : Turn screw (1) 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 have the scabbard mounted ... the same time. 143BA003 KN 100BA004 KN 24 MSE 140 C, MSE 160 C, MSE 180 C, MSE 200 C Models with Side Chain Tensioner : Turn screw (2) counterclockwise until tensioning nut (3) butts against the left end of the housing slot. place the chain over the collar screws (6) and engage the tensioning...
...chainsaw in a carrying case. Models with Front Chain Tensioner : Turn screw (1) 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 have the scabbard mounted ... the same time. 143BA003 KN 100BA004 KN 24 MSE 140 C, MSE 160 C, MSE 180 C, MSE 200 C Models with Side Chain Tensioner : Turn screw (2) counterclockwise until tensioning nut (3) butts against the left end of the housing slot. place the chain over the collar screws (6) and engage the tensioning...
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... (11) indicates direction of the bar and the drive link tangs are located in the chain sprocket cover (3). : Remove the sprocket cover. 5 : Take out the screw (5). 6 7 4 8 135BA006 KN 135BA007 KN 100BA007 KN : Remove the tensioning gear (4) ...: Swing up the hinged handle (1) so that it snaps into position. : Turn the wingnut (2) counterclockwise until there is very little chain sag on the underside of chain rotation. MSE 140 C, MSE 160 C, MSE 180 C, MSE 200 C 25 135BA005 KN English / USA : Now turn it over. : Position the tensioning gear (6) against the guide bar (7). ...
... (11) indicates direction of the bar and the drive link tangs are located in the chain sprocket cover (3). : Remove the sprocket cover. 5 : Take out the screw (5). 6 7 4 8 135BA006 KN 135BA007 KN 100BA007 KN : Remove the tensioning gear (4) ...: Swing up the hinged handle (1) so that it snaps into position. : Turn the wingnut (2) counterclockwise until there is very little chain sag on the underside of chain rotation. MSE 140 C, MSE 160 C, MSE 180 C, MSE 200 C 25 135BA005 KN English / USA : Now turn it over. : Position the tensioning gear (6) against the guide bar (7). ...