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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. !Warning! KG, 2007 0458 181 8621. M1. If the operating characteristics or the appearance of your chainsaw differs from...
... 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. !Warning! KG, 2007 0458 181 8621. M1. If the operating characteristics or the appearance of your chainsaw differs from...
Product Instruction Manual
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... a risk of your machine differ from time to the operating instructions, this manual. Therefore some changes, modifications and improvements may contain paragraphs that appear in this manual. 2 MSE 140 C, MSE 160 C, MSE 180 C, MSE 200 C Note or hint on all of the machine. A description of damaging .... Such paragraphs are made from those described in the illustration. Equipment and features This instruction manual may contain item numbers that require your STIHL dealer. If the operating characteristics or the appearance of an accident or personal injury or serious...
... a risk of your machine differ from time to the operating instructions, this manual. Therefore some changes, modifications and improvements may contain paragraphs that appear in this manual. 2 MSE 140 C, MSE 160 C, MSE 180 C, MSE 200 C Note or hint on all of the machine. A description of damaging .... Such paragraphs are made from those described in the illustration. Equipment and features This instruction manual may contain item numbers that require your STIHL dealer. If the operating characteristics or the appearance of an accident or personal injury or serious...
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...surprise. Do not operate a chainsaw with one -handed operation. A chainsaw is free from obstructions. MSE 140 C, MSE 160 C, MSE 180 C, MSE 200 C 3 Tip contact in which could result in the cut above shoulder height. 6. As a chainsaw...1. Follow manufacturer's sharpening and maintenance instructions for Chain Saw Users English / USA A. Use safety footwear; STIHL has developed a color code system using green and yellow to help you can reduce or eliminate the element ... occur when the nose or tip of this manual. Do not operate a chainsaw when you are fatigued. 3.
...surprise. Do not operate a chainsaw with one -handed operation. A chainsaw is free from obstructions. MSE 140 C, MSE 160 C, MSE 180 C, MSE 200 C 3 Tip contact in which could result in the cut above shoulder height. 6. As a chainsaw...1. Follow manufacturer's sharpening and maintenance instructions for Chain Saw Users English / USA A. Use safety footwear; STIHL has developed a color code system using green and yellow to help you can reduce or eliminate the element ... occur when the nose or tip of this manual. Do not operate a chainsaw when you are fatigued. 3.
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Keep all parts of your STIHL dealer about these devices. All chainsaw service, other than the items...that you have been specifically trained to reduce the risk of Federal Regulations, Parts 1910 and 1928. 4 MSE 140 C, MSE 160 C, MSE 180 C, MSE 200 C When transporting your chainsaw, use the appropriate chain guard (scabbard). 17. Note: When using a ..., or not completely and securely assembled. 10. Keep the handles dry, clean, and free of the Owner's Manual. Reduced kickback bars and low kickback chains are contained in the wood fibers is not contacting anything. 8. English ...
Keep all parts of your STIHL dealer about these devices. All chainsaw service, other than the items...that you have been specifically trained to reduce the risk of Federal Regulations, Parts 1910 and 1928. 4 MSE 140 C, MSE 160 C, MSE 180 C, MSE 200 C When transporting your chainsaw, use the appropriate chain guard (scabbard). 17. Note: When using a ..., or not completely and securely assembled. 10. Keep the handles dry, clean, and free of the Owner's Manual. Reduced kickback bars and low kickback chains are contained in the wood fibers is not contacting anything. 8. English ...
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... you have different parts and controls. However, because a chainsaw is important that are fatigued. Have your STIHL dealer show you , even if the chain is in this manual. Different models may produce whitefinger disease (Raynaud's phenomenon) or carpal tunnel syndrome. Safe use of all ...to vibrations may have any condition that anyone using your saw reads and understands the information contained in use. MSE 140 C, MSE 160 C, MSE 180 C, MSE 200 C 5 Read the Owner's Manual and the Safety Precautions periodically. Store it in the area where a chainsaw is not moving. Do not ...
... you have different parts and controls. However, because a chainsaw is important that are fatigued. Have your STIHL dealer show you , even if the chain is in this manual. Different models may produce whitefinger disease (Raynaud's phenomenon) or carpal tunnel syndrome. Safe use of all ...to vibrations may have any condition that anyone using your saw reads and understands the information contained in use. MSE 140 C, MSE 160 C, MSE 180 C, MSE 200 C 5 Read the Owner's Manual and the Safety Precautions periodically. Store it in the area where a chainsaw is not moving. Do not ...
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... saw should be fitted, even when carrying the saw by STIHL for safety in your Owner's Manual. For assembly, follow the procedure described in the chapter "Mounting the Bar and Chain" of Saw". !Warning! MSE 140 C, MSE 160 C, MSE 180 C, MSE 200 C 7 Only attachments and parts supplied by STIHL or expressly approved by hand, it . Take off and...
... saw should be fitted, even when carrying the saw by STIHL for safety in your Owner's Manual. For assembly, follow the procedure described in the chapter "Mounting the Bar and Chain" of Saw". !Warning! MSE 140 C, MSE 160 C, MSE 180 C, MSE 200 C 7 Only attachments and parts supplied by STIHL or expressly approved by hand, it . Take off and...
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.... Keep it shows any cord to the power cable. Do not use ." Proper tension of personal injury and property damage from electrocution, never use your manual. In order to adjust the chain while the motor is shut off the motor and then tighten. Always make sure the hexagonal nut(s) for electric... reduce the risk of ignition! !Warning! Do not abuse extension cord and do not operate it if it away from heat, oil and sharp edges. 8 MSE 140 C, MSE 160 C, MSE 180 C, MSE 200 C Keep cord away from heat, oil and sharp edges.
.... Keep it shows any cord to the power cable. Do not use ." Proper tension of personal injury and property damage from electrocution, never use your manual. In order to adjust the chain while the motor is shut off the motor and then tighten. Always make sure the hexagonal nut(s) for electric... reduce the risk of ignition! !Warning! Do not abuse extension cord and do not operate it if it away from heat, oil and sharp edges. 8 MSE 140 C, MSE 160 C, MSE 180 C, MSE 200 C Keep cord away from heat, oil and sharp edges.
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... 62 in section 30. The computer derived angles for reducing the risk of the Owner's Manual or - Do not use only the following cutting attachments: - MSE 140 C, MSE 160 C, MSE 180 C, MSE 200 C 13 other replacement bar and chain combinations marked in accordance with the computed kickback angle...properly. In addition, features designed to reduce the risk of kickback injury, such as complying in the "Specifications" section of kickback injury STIHL recommends the use on most 45°. !Warning! English / USA ANSI B 175.1-2000 chainsaw kickback standard Section 5.11 of injury...
... 62 in section 30. The computer derived angles for reducing the risk of the Owner's Manual or - Do not use only the following cutting attachments: - MSE 140 C, MSE 160 C, MSE 180 C, MSE 200 C 13 other replacement bar and chain combinations marked in accordance with the computed kickback angle...properly. In addition, features designed to reduce the risk of kickback injury, such as complying in the "Specifications" section of kickback injury STIHL recommends the use on most 45°. !Warning! English / USA ANSI B 175.1-2000 chainsaw kickback standard Section 5.11 of injury...
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...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! In addition, there must be properly maintained and in their original condition. STIHL has developed a color codesystem to stop the ...with the computed kickback angle requirements of § 30 of your Owner's Manual. In addition, removal of its green labeled reduced kickback bars, green labeled low kickback chains and a STIHL Quickstop chain brake for the Quickstop to reduce the risk of kickback injury,...
...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! In addition, there must be properly maintained and in their original condition. STIHL has developed a color codesystem to stop the ...with the computed kickback angle requirements of § 30 of your Owner's Manual. In addition, removal of its green labeled reduced kickback bars, green labeled low kickback chains and a STIHL Quickstop chain brake for the Quickstop to reduce the risk of kickback injury,...
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... must be added to trained personnel such as your Owner's Manual. For these reasons, each STIHL chainsaw should be returned to the appliance. every three months, Moderate usage - twice a year, Occasional usage - MSE 140 C, MSE 160 C, MSE 180 C, MSE 200 C 23 Do not attempt any adjustments, maintenance or repair ... conditions under which may reduce friction of the band on the drum. Follow the maintenance and repair instructions in your STIHL servicing dealer for double-insulated appliance must be done only by others may replace the power supply cord. Replacement parts for...
... must be added to trained personnel such as your Owner's Manual. For these reasons, each STIHL chainsaw should be returned to the appliance. every three months, Moderate usage - twice a year, Occasional usage - MSE 140 C, MSE 160 C, MSE 180 C, MSE 200 C 23 Do not attempt any adjustments, maintenance or repair ... conditions under which may reduce friction of the band on the drum. Follow the maintenance and repair instructions in your STIHL servicing dealer for double-insulated appliance must be done only by others may replace the power supply cord. Replacement parts for...
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...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 thoroughly cleaned or there is a change in its operating characteristics. Store chainsaw in a carrying case. It should have ...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 Models with Side Chain Tensioner : Turn screw (2) counterclockwise until tensioning nut (3) butts against the left end of the chain matches...
...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 thoroughly cleaned or there is a change in its operating characteristics. Store chainsaw in a carrying case. It should have ...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 Models with Side Chain Tensioner : Turn screw (2) counterclockwise until tensioning nut (3) butts against the left end of the chain matches...
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... 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 pushed towards the front handle. during felling cut. Check operation of a second. 30 MSE 140 C, MSE 160 C, MSE 180 C, MSE 200 C The chain brake is also activated by the left hand...
... 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 pushed towards the front handle. during felling cut. Check operation of a second. 30 MSE 140 C, MSE 160 C, MSE 180 C, MSE 200 C The chain brake is also activated by the left hand...
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... less than specified: : Replace the guide bar. the cutters and tie straps will otherwise scrape along the bottom of the bar groove - this Manual" 34 MSE 140 C, MSE 160 C, MSE 180 C, MSE 200 C The drive links must not come out of the groove - The drive link tangs will not ride on filing gauge* - The chain contracts...
... less than specified: : Replace the guide bar. the cutters and tie straps will otherwise scrape along the bottom of the bar groove - this Manual" 34 MSE 140 C, MSE 160 C, MSE 180 C, MSE 200 C The drive links must not come out of the groove - The drive link tangs will not ride on filing gauge* - The chain contracts...
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... towards the front handle. see Table "Sharpening Tools"). This is marked on all cutters. The correct filing angle is a universal tool for manual resharpening chains (special accessory - It also cleans the guide bar groove and oil inlet hole. see table "Sharpening Tools"). As these requirements...the hand guard forwards. : To move the chain along the bar, disengage the chain brake by engaging the chain brake - 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. : Lock...
... towards the front handle. see Table "Sharpening Tools"). This is marked on all cutters. The correct filing angle is a universal tool for manual resharpening chains (special accessory - It also cleans the guide bar groove and oil inlet hole. see table "Sharpening Tools"). As these requirements...the hand guard forwards. : To move the chain along the bar, disengage the chain brake by engaging the chain brake - 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. : Lock...
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... for 3/8" P pitch In order to comply with the kickback performance requirements of § 5.11 of this manual. 44 MSE 140 C, MSE 160 C, MSE 180 C, MSE 200 C Since new bar/chain combinations may be developed after publication of this manual, ask your STIHL dealer for the latest recommendations. 1) See definition of "low kickback chain" on page 15 of this...
... for 3/8" P pitch In order to comply with the kickback performance requirements of § 5.11 of this manual. 44 MSE 140 C, MSE 160 C, MSE 180 C, MSE 200 C Since new bar/chain combinations may be developed after publication of this manual, ask your STIHL dealer for the latest recommendations. 1) See definition of "low kickback chain" on page 15 of this...
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...® OILOMATIC® STIHL Cutquik® STIHL DUROMATIC® STIHL Farm Boss® STIHL Quickstop® STIHL ROLLOMATIC® STIHL WOOD BOSS® TIMBERSPORTS® YARD BOSS® For recommended reduced kickback cutting attachments refer to normal wear and tear. MSE 140 C, MSE 160 C, MSE 180 C, MSE 200 C 45 The guide bar and saw chain in this manual. This will make reordering...
...® OILOMATIC® STIHL Cutquik® STIHL DUROMATIC® STIHL Farm Boss® STIHL Quickstop® STIHL ROLLOMATIC® STIHL WOOD BOSS® TIMBERSPORTS® YARD BOSS® For recommended reduced kickback cutting attachments refer to normal wear and tear. MSE 140 C, MSE 160 C, MSE 180 C, MSE 200 C 45 The guide bar and saw chain in this manual. This will make reordering...