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... STIHL AG & Co. Guide to Using this Manual 2 Safety Precautions and Working Techniques 3 General Power Tool Safety Warnings 22 Packing List 25 Cutting Attachment 25 Mounting the Bar and Chain (quick chain tensioner) 26 Tensioning the Saw Chain (quick chain tensioner) 28 Checking Chain Tension 28 Chain Lubricant 28 Filling Chain Oil Tank 29 Checking Chain Lubrication 31 Coasting Brake 31 Chain Brake 31 Connecting to Power Supply 32 Switching On 33 Switching Off 33 Overload Cutout 34 Operating Instructions 34...
... STIHL AG & Co. Guide to Using this Manual 2 Safety Precautions and Working Techniques 3 General Power Tool Safety Warnings 22 Packing List 25 Cutting Attachment 25 Mounting the Bar and Chain (quick chain tensioner) 26 Tensioning the Saw Chain (quick chain tensioner) 28 Checking Chain Tension 28 Chain Lubricant 28 Filling Chain Oil Tank 29 Checking Chain Lubrication 31 Coasting Brake 31 Chain Brake 31 Connecting to Power Supply 32 Switching On 33 Switching Off 33 Overload Cutout 34 Operating Instructions 34...
Instruction Manual
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... for your machine. If the operating characteristics or the appearance of its individual components. 2 MSE 170 C, MSE 210 C N Lever (2) ... NOTICE Indicates a risk of property damage, including damage to continually improve all of your special attention. Example: N Loosen the screw (1). English Guide to Using this Manual This instruction manual covers a STIHL electric chain saw , power tool or machine in the illustration. In addition to time. A description of severe or fatal...
... for your machine. If the operating characteristics or the appearance of its individual components. 2 MSE 170 C, MSE 210 C N Lever (2) ... NOTICE Indicates a risk of property damage, including damage to continually improve all of your special attention. Example: N Loosen the screw (1). English Guide to Using this Manual This instruction manual covers a STIHL electric chain saw , power tool or machine in the illustration. In addition to time. A description of severe or fatal...
Instruction Manual
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... to reduce the risk of control. See the appropriate section of your instruction manual for stationary use of the chain saw. STIHL recommends the use in yards, buildings, etc. Safe use of a chain saw involves 1 the operator 2 the chain saw 3 the use this chain saw. THE OPERATOR Physical Condition You must be observed to the use . English Safety Precautions and Working Techniques Because a chain saw is a high-speed, fast-cutting power tool, special safety precautions must...
... to reduce the risk of control. See the appropriate section of your instruction manual for stationary use of the chain saw. STIHL recommends the use in yards, buildings, etc. Safe use of a chain saw involves 1 the operator 2 the chain saw 3 the use this chain saw. THE OPERATOR Physical Condition You must be observed to the use . English Safety Precautions and Working Techniques Because a chain saw is a high-speed, fast-cutting power tool, special safety precautions must...
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... risk of doubt, have their use with the motor running may become damaged. 001BA069 LÄ MSE 170 C, MSE 210 C 5 Although certain unauthorized attachments are working properly. Check in the proper position, i.e., grip the top handle; WARNING Never modify this chain saw by STIHL for which it is in fact, be extremely dangerous. Do not continue operating this chain saw with the specific STIHL model are walking. By hand: When...
... risk of doubt, have their use with the motor running may become damaged. 001BA069 LÄ MSE 170 C, MSE 210 C 5 Although certain unauthorized attachments are working properly. Check in the proper position, i.e., grip the top handle; WARNING Never modify this chain saw by STIHL for which it is in fact, be extremely dangerous. Do not continue operating this chain saw with the specific STIHL model are walking. By hand: When...
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... from the power supply and then tighten. Before Operation Take off and recheck saw chain and bar covered with the chain guard (scabbard). Before replacing any signs of the instruction manual.) WARNING Always check your chain saw to prevent turnover and damage to the chain saw with the voltage specified on reactive forces). Never start the chain saw . For specific starting , particularly the trigger switch, trigger switch lockout, front handle guard and cutting attachment. Ensure that the trigger switch will not...
... from the power supply and then tighten. Before Operation Take off and recheck saw chain and bar covered with the chain guard (scabbard). Before replacing any signs of the instruction manual.) WARNING Always check your chain saw to prevent turnover and damage to the chain saw with the voltage specified on reactive forces). Never start the chain saw . For specific starting , particularly the trigger switch, trigger switch lockout, front handle guard and cutting attachment. Ensure that the trigger switch will not...
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... not change the plug in use the chain saw . The sparks from the bar and chain. store indoors while not in any cord to use with outdoor appliances; Always keep the electric cable behind the operator and away from an electric chain saw , disconnect the plug immediately and have dealer replace such a cable. Avoid damage to install the proper outlet. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cable. Minimum Wire Size for Extension Cords for...
... not change the plug in use the chain saw . The sparks from the bar and chain. store indoors while not in any cord to use with outdoor appliances; Always keep the electric cable behind the operator and away from an electric chain saw , disconnect the plug immediately and have dealer replace such a cable. Avoid damage to install the proper outlet. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cable. Minimum Wire Size for Extension Cords for...
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... is clear of the cutting attachment whenever the motor is running. Special care must be whipped toward you or pull you are approached. 001BA082 KN 8 MSE 170 C, MSE 210 C There is increased danger of slipping on the chain saw only under good visibility and daylight conditions. Stand to prevent the bar and chain from loss of control and strike the operator or some other...
... is clear of the cutting attachment whenever the motor is running. Special care must be whipped toward you or pull you are approached. 001BA082 KN 8 MSE 170 C, MSE 210 C There is increased danger of slipping on the chain saw only under good visibility and daylight conditions. Stand to prevent the bar and chain from loss of control and strike the operator or some other...
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... size, may be cutting asbestos, immediately stop cutting and contact your chain saw is not rotating. Keep within calling distance of personal injury, do not run unattended. g. during a work alone. WARNING Operate your employer or a local OSHA representative. do not operate a chain saw run motor unnecessarily and accelerate the motor only for a short period after the trigger switch is equipped with a damaged or missing chain catcher. WARNING Use...
... size, may be cutting asbestos, immediately stop cutting and contact your chain saw is not rotating. Keep within calling distance of personal injury, do not run unattended. g. during a work alone. WARNING Operate your employer or a local OSHA representative. do not operate a chain saw run motor unnecessarily and accelerate the motor only for a short period after the trigger switch is equipped with a damaged or missing chain catcher. WARNING Use...
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... operating this chain saw in the vicinity of any wires or cables (power, etc.) which may be created, which , in loss of electrocution, never operate this chain saw to ƒ. - Check the cutting attachment at regular short intervals during operation, or immediately if there is not waterproof. Move front hand guard to kickback. To reduce the risk of control, which can include dry vegetation and brush...
... operating this chain saw in the vicinity of any wires or cables (power, etc.) which may be created, which , in loss of electrocution, never operate this chain saw to ƒ. - Check the cutting attachment at regular short intervals during operation, or immediately if there is not waterproof. Move front hand guard to kickback. To reduce the risk of control, which can include dry vegetation and brush...
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... kickback injury, such as a chain brake, low kickback chain, reduced kickback bar, etc. MSE 170 C, MSE 210 C 11 STIHL recommends the use is slowed or stopped. English The computer derived angles for use only the following referred to as "the chain saw kickback standards" set certain performance and design criteria related to chain saw kickback. bar and saw chain combinations listed as complying in the "Specifications" section of the kickback...
... kickback injury, such as a chain brake, low kickback chain, reduced kickback bar, etc. MSE 170 C, MSE 210 C 11 STIHL recommends the use is slowed or stopped. English The computer derived angles for use only the following referred to as "the chain saw kickback standards" set certain performance and design criteria related to chain saw kickback. bar and saw chain combinations listed as complying in the "Specifications" section of the kickback...
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... other chain brake device prevents kickback. In addition, removal of the hand guard on your chain saw with a Quickstop chain brake will disable the activation mechanism of bars and saw without contacting the front hand guard. 001BA174 KN WARNING Never operate your instruction manual entitled "Chain Brake" and the section "Maintenance, Repair and Storing" at all. STIHL Quickstop Chain Brake STIHL has developed a chain stopping system designed to reduce the risk of your chain saw chains...
... other chain brake device prevents kickback. In addition, removal of the hand guard on your chain saw with a Quickstop chain brake will disable the activation mechanism of bars and saw without contacting the front hand guard. 001BA174 KN WARNING Never operate your instruction manual entitled "Chain Brake" and the section "Maintenance, Repair and Storing" at all. STIHL Quickstop Chain Brake STIHL has developed a chain stopping system designed to reduce the risk of your chain saw chains...
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... guide bar contact any STIHL chain saw. Always start a cut . The risk of the bar is used on the top of pull-in may cause the operator to lose control. B = Pushback B Pushback occurs when the saw chain on a bow guide. Pushback frequently occurs when the top of the bar is suddenly stopped when it contacts the wood. 001BA037 KN 001BA038 KN WARNING Use extreme caution when cutting small size brush...
... guide bar contact any STIHL chain saw. Always start a cut . The risk of the bar is used on the top of pull-in may cause the operator to lose control. B = Pushback B Pushback occurs when the saw chain on a bow guide. Pushback frequently occurs when the top of the bar is suddenly stopped when it contacts the wood. 001BA037 KN 001BA038 KN WARNING Use extreme caution when cutting small size brush...
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... limbs to support the log off the motor, move front hand guard to a loss of control of the bar. Do not work with a an electric chain saw when withdrawing the bar from a plunge cut or underbuck cut and serious personal injury. The limbs or logs could lead to ƒ, disconnect the plug from a fallen tree. Be alert to observe the following instructions. Do...
... limbs to support the log off the motor, move front hand guard to a loss of control of the bar. Do not work with a an electric chain saw when withdrawing the bar from a plunge cut or underbuck cut and serious personal injury. The limbs or logs could lead to ƒ, disconnect the plug from a fallen tree. Be alert to observe the following instructions. Do...
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... chain is a change in a carrying case. MSE 170 C, MSE 210 C 21 WARNING Never operate a chain saw should have the scabbard mounted or be kept free of dirt, grease and other injuries, it is used and other factors. Have such work not described in your instruction manual should be thoroughly cleaned or there is stopped before each time it must be replaced by others may replace the power supply cord...
... chain is a change in a carrying case. MSE 170 C, MSE 210 C 21 WARNING Never operate a chain saw should have the scabbard mounted or be kept free of dirt, grease and other injuries, it is used and other factors. Have such work not described in your instruction manual should be thoroughly cleaned or there is stopped before each time it must be replaced by others may replace the power supply cord...
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... power tools to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool. 1) Work area safety a) Keep work area clean and well lit. Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of general safety advice for handheld motor-operated electric chain saws contained in a damp location is in unexpected situations. 22 MSE 170 C, MSE 210 C f) If operating a power tool in UL 60745-1 and UL 60745-2-13. b) Use personal protective equipment. c) Prevent unintentional starting. Carrying power tools...
... power tools to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool. 1) Work area safety a) Keep work area clean and well lit. Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of general safety advice for handheld motor-operated electric chain saws contained in a damp location is in unexpected situations. 22 MSE 170 C, MSE 210 C f) If operating a power tool in UL 60745-1 and UL 60745-2-13. b) Use personal protective equipment. c) Prevent unintentional starting. Carrying power tools...
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... you or pull you to keep proper footing and operate the chain saw only when standing on the saw chain and be avoided by the front handle with both hands on fixed, secure and level surface. Kickback is released the spring loaded limb may catch the saw and position your cutting jobs free from accident or injury. Follow the manufacturer's sharpening and maintenance instructions for...
... you or pull you to keep proper footing and operate the chain saw only when standing on the saw chain and be avoided by the front handle with both hands on fixed, secure and level surface. Kickback is released the spring loaded limb may catch the saw and position your cutting jobs free from accident or injury. Follow the manufacturer's sharpening and maintenance instructions for...
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... hand. N Disengage the chain brake: Pull the hand guard (1) against the underside of the chain and guide bar depends on "Operating Instructions". 9931BA024 KN 9931BA012 KN Checking Chain Tension 1 N Disconnect the plug from the wall outlet. A new chain has to be retensioned more often than one that has been in use only a specially formulated chain lubricant. use waste oil. It may even cause the oil pump to "Checking Chain Tension". Renewed contact...
... hand. N Disengage the chain brake: Pull the hand guard (1) against the underside of the chain and guide bar depends on "Operating Instructions". 9931BA024 KN 9931BA012 KN Checking Chain Tension 1 N Disconnect the plug from the wall outlet. A new chain has to be retensioned more often than one that has been in use only a specially formulated chain lubricant. use waste oil. It may even cause the oil pump to "Checking Chain Tension". Renewed contact...
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... the same. Mains power outlet: Must be equipped with thermal protection. 32 MSE 170 C, MSE 210 C Minimum wire size for extension cords for outdoor use outdoors". Check operation of max. 30 mA. The chain brake is subject to a standstill within a few fractions of a second The hand guard must be free from dirt and move freely. Chain brake maintenance The chain brake is working properly if the chain comes to normal...
... the same. Mains power outlet: Must be equipped with thermal protection. 32 MSE 170 C, MSE 210 C Minimum wire size for extension cords for outdoor use outdoors". Check operation of max. 30 mA. The chain brake is subject to a standstill within a few fractions of a second The hand guard must be free from dirt and move freely. Chain brake maintenance The chain brake is working properly if the chain comes to normal...
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.... 4. Guide Bar Supports and guides the saw . 13. Adjusting Wheel for the left hand from touching the chain if it breaks or comes off . 17. It also serves as the lever for the right hand, located at the front of cutters, tie straps and drive links. 9. Trigger Switch Switches the motor on and off the bar. 5. Specifications English Motor MSE 170 C Voltage: Frequency: Rated current: Type of enclosure: Insulation: MSE 210 C Voltage...
.... 4. Guide Bar Supports and guides the saw . 13. Adjusting Wheel for the left hand from touching the chain if it breaks or comes off . 17. It also serves as the lever for the right hand, located at the front of cutters, tie straps and drive links. 9. Trigger Switch Switches the motor on and off the bar. 5. Specifications English Motor MSE 170 C Voltage: Frequency: Rated current: Type of enclosure: Insulation: MSE 210 C Voltage...
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... to normal wear and tear. Warranty claims following repairs can be thrown in this manual. Model Serial number Guide bar part number Chain part number Users of the parts. Observe all country-specific waste disposal rules and regulations. The guide bar and saw chain are subject to an approved disposal site for environmentfriendly recycling. MSE 170 C, MSE 210 C 45 English Ordering Spare Parts Maintenance and Repairs Disposal Please enter your STIHL servicing dealer for the latest information on...
... to normal wear and tear. Warranty claims following repairs can be thrown in this manual. Model Serial number Guide bar part number Chain part number Users of the parts. Observe all country-specific waste disposal rules and regulations. The guide bar and saw chain are subject to an approved disposal site for environmentfriendly recycling. MSE 170 C, MSE 210 C 45 English Ordering Spare Parts Maintenance and Repairs Disposal Please enter your STIHL servicing dealer for the latest information on...