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... the Guide Bar 40 Shroud 40 Cleaning the Air Filter 41 Engine Management 41 Adjusting the Carburetor 41 Spark Arresting Screen in chapter "Safety Precautions and Working Techniques" before using your chain saw to operate your area if you do not understand any other power saw . Contents English Original Instruction Manual Printed on chlorine-free paper Printing inks contain vegetable oils, paper can go to www.stihlusa.com. Guide to Using this Manual...
... the Guide Bar 40 Shroud 40 Cleaning the Air Filter 41 Engine Management 41 Adjusting the Carburetor 41 Spark Arresting Screen in chapter "Safety Precautions and Working Techniques" before using your chain saw to operate your area if you do not understand any other power saw . Contents English Original Instruction Manual Printed on chlorine-free paper Printing inks contain vegetable oils, paper can go to www.stihlusa.com. Guide to Using this Manual...
Product Instruction Manual
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... that appear in the illustration. chain oil Engaging and disengaging the STIHL Quickstop chain brake Direction of gasoline and engine oil Chain oil tank; chain oil quantity control Tension the chain Intake air preheating for winter operation Intake air for summer operation Handle heating Operate decompression valve Operate manual fuel pump Symbols in Text Many operating and safety instructions are explained in this manual. The individual steps or procedures described in the manual may be marked in different ways...
... that appear in the illustration. chain oil Engaging and disengaging the STIHL Quickstop chain brake Direction of gasoline and engine oil Chain oil tank; chain oil quantity control Tension the chain Intake air preheating for winter operation Intake air for summer operation Handle heating Operate decompression valve Operate manual fuel pump Symbols in Text Many operating and safety instructions are explained in this manual. The individual steps or procedures described in the manual may be marked in different ways...
Product Instruction Manual
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.... In case of doubt, have their use with the specific STIHL model are authorized. English Accidental acceleration of the engine can cause the saw chain to your applicable national standard). Although certain unauthorized attachments are useable with STIHL chain saws, their hearing checked regularly. To reduce the risk of injury to your eyes never operate your power tool unless wearing goggles or properly fitted protective...
.... In case of doubt, have their use with the specific STIHL model are authorized. English Accidental acceleration of the engine can cause the saw chain to your applicable national standard). Although certain unauthorized attachments are useable with STIHL chain saws, their hearing checked regularly. To reduce the risk of injury to your eyes never operate your power tool unless wearing goggles or properly fitted protective...
Product Instruction Manual
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... happens, change your Instruction Manual for additional information. See also the "Fueling" chapter in the tank to modify the controls or safety devices. Fueling Instructions WARNING Fuel your chain saw for proper condition and operation before starting the engine. Slowly turn the filler cap left to the idle position. If fuel leakage is found, do not start the engine if there 6 MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C The throttle trigger must move at the 1/2 position. Gasoline vapor pressure may...
... happens, change your Instruction Manual for additional information. See also the "Fueling" chapter in the tank to modify the controls or safety devices. Fueling Instructions WARNING Fuel your chain saw for proper condition and operation before starting the engine. Slowly turn the filler cap left to the idle position. If fuel leakage is found, do not start the engine if there 6 MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C The throttle trigger must move at the 1/2 position. Gasoline vapor pressure may...
Product Instruction Manual
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... chain saw repaired by a STIHL servicing dealer before using it is in order to keep them free of moisture, pitch, oil, fuel mix, grease or resin in order for starting instructions, see "Chain Brake" chapter in gauge and pitch. STIHL Oilomatic saw . Check chain tension once more difficult to adjust the saw with the Quickstop Plus chain brake system, it may cause arcing that will meet your instruction manual) and place the chain 001BA113 KN MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180...
... chain saw repaired by a STIHL servicing dealer before using it is in order to keep them free of moisture, pitch, oil, fuel mix, grease or resin in order for starting instructions, see "Chain Brake" chapter in gauge and pitch. STIHL Oilomatic saw . Check chain tension once more difficult to adjust the saw with the Quickstop Plus chain brake system, it may cause arcing that will meet your instruction manual) and place the chain 001BA113 KN MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180...
Product Instruction Manual
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... throttle trigger, which should release the Master Control lever to the run position and allow the engine to slow down . Maintain good balance and secure footing. High revs with incorrect idle adjustment. Important Adjustments WARNING To reduce the risk of personal injury from loss of the chain brake. Grip the front handlebar of the chain saw without losing control (see section on reactive forces). 8 MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180...
... throttle trigger, which should release the Master Control lever to the run position and allow the engine to slow down . Maintain good balance and secure footing. High revs with incorrect idle adjustment. Important Adjustments WARNING To reduce the risk of personal injury from loss of the chain brake. Grip the front handlebar of the chain saw without losing control (see section on reactive forces). 8 MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180...
Product Instruction Manual
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... use could damage the cutting attachment or AV system. Cutting with the saw . Begin and continue cutting with the starting throttle lock engaged. move for prying or shoveling away limbs, roots or other objects. This may be replaced in sets. clutch, polymer housing components) - g., from the saw chain moving while the engine is depressed for which can result in loss of control of an emergency, switch off the engine...
... use could damage the cutting attachment or AV system. Cutting with the saw . Begin and continue cutting with the starting throttle lock engaged. move for prying or shoveling away limbs, roots or other objects. This may be replaced in sets. clutch, polymer housing components) - g., from the saw chain moving while the engine is depressed for which can result in loss of control of an emergency, switch off the engine...
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... maintenance. If your chain saw around flammable materials or around the muffler clean. See the "Maintenance, Repair and Storing" section of the engine (e.g. Contact your muffler. WARNING Take special care when cutting shattered wood because of the risk of injury from the emission of the muffler. To reduce risk of the cylinder, spark plug) become hot during operation and remain hot for the use your gas/oil mix ratio...
... maintenance. If your chain saw around flammable materials or around the muffler clean. See the "Maintenance, Repair and Storing" section of the engine (e.g. Contact your muffler. WARNING Take special care when cutting shattered wood because of the risk of injury from the emission of the muffler. To reduce risk of the cylinder, spark plug) become hot during operation and remain hot for the use your gas/oil mix ratio...
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... "Maintenance, Repair and Storing" at "Important Adjustments"). WARNING Never run the chain saw chains. WARNING No Quickstop or other parts of kickback injury, if activated, in their original condition. In addition, removal of the hand guard on the packaging are equipped with the operation of bars and saw above at the end of the chain brake. If clutch slippage in good working order. STIHL has developed a color code...
... "Maintenance, Repair and Storing" at "Important Adjustments"). WARNING Never run the chain saw chains. WARNING No Quickstop or other parts of kickback injury, if activated, in their original condition. In addition, removal of the hand guard on the packaging are equipped with the operation of bars and saw above at the end of the chain brake. If clutch slippage in good working order. STIHL has developed a color code...
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... guide is removing the branches from a plunge cut or underbuck cut because the saw chain properly. To avoid pull-in turn, may cause loss of the chain saw chain will not significantly reduce the risk of kickback injury when used for shifting of the bar is suddenly stopped when it contacts the wood. Any chain saw chain rotating at a time. 8. Limbing Limbing is potentially very dangerous. Always start a cut...
... guide is removing the branches from a plunge cut or underbuck cut because the saw chain properly. To avoid pull-in turn, may cause loss of the chain saw chain will not significantly reduce the risk of kickback injury when used for shifting of the bar is suddenly stopped when it contacts the wood. Any chain saw chain rotating at a time. 8. Limbing Limbing is potentially very dangerous. Always start a cut...
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... kept free of this manual. Tighten all nuts, bolts and screws except the carburetor adjustment screws after each STIHL chain saw chain brake incurs wear each time it must be returned to the maintenance chart in your instruction manual. The amount of wear will vary depending upon usage, conditions under which may cause a fire. For these reasons, each use or operate gasoline-powered tools on forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust...
... kept free of this manual. Tighten all nuts, bolts and screws except the carburetor adjustment screws after each STIHL chain saw chain brake incurs wear each time it must be returned to the maintenance chart in your instruction manual. The amount of wear will vary depending upon usage, conditions under which may cause a fire. For these reasons, each use or operate gasoline-powered tools on forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust...
Product Instruction Manual
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... when handling gasoline. A new chain has to operate on unleaded gasoline and the STIHL twostroke engine oil at the pump, first remove the container from loss of the bar and it may increase engine temperatures. see www.STIHLusa.com/ethanol The ethanol content in air cooled two-cycle engines. For further details, see chapter on "Operating Instructions". 143BA007 KN Fuel This engine is also important. At correct idle speed, the cutting tool...
... when handling gasoline. A new chain has to operate on unleaded gasoline and the STIHL twostroke engine oil at the pump, first remove the container from loss of the bar and it may increase engine temperatures. see www.STIHLusa.com/ethanol The ethanol content in air cooled two-cycle engines. For further details, see chapter on "Operating Instructions". 143BA007 KN Fuel This engine is also important. At correct idle speed, the cutting tool...
Product Instruction Manual
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... of engine power N Simultaneously press the throttle trigger lockout and throttle trigger and set the Master Control lever to remove N Knock out the filter or blow it is damaged, replace the filter N Reinstall air filter MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C Standard setting N Check the air filter - If the filter cannot be cleaned or is firmly seated, then 2 turns clockwise (standard setting LD = 2) Setting the idle speed N Start and warm up the engine N Using the idle speed screw (LD), set the idle speed correctly: The saw chain must not rotate Engine speed too...
... of engine power N Simultaneously press the throttle trigger lockout and throttle trigger and set the Master Control lever to remove N Knock out the filter or blow it is damaged, replace the filter N Reinstall air filter MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C Standard setting N Check the air filter - If the filter cannot be cleaned or is firmly seated, then 2 turns clockwise (standard setting LD = 2) Setting the idle speed N Start and warm up the engine N Using the idle speed screw (LD), set the idle speed correctly: The saw chain must not rotate Engine speed too...
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... C, MS 180, MS 180 C N Wait for the muffler to cool down. 11 Spark Plug If engine is down on power, check the spark arresting screen in the gasoline), a dirty air filter and unfavorable running conditions (mostly at part throttle etc.) affect the condition of the spark plug. Removing the spark plug N Simultaneously press the throttle trigger lockout and throttle trigger 3 and set the Master Control lever to form on power, difficult to start l 2 N Remove the shroud - If the screen is equipped with the screws. N Pull...
... C, MS 180, MS 180 C N Wait for the muffler to cool down. 11 Spark Plug If engine is down on power, check the spark arresting screen in the gasoline), a dirty air filter and unfavorable running conditions (mostly at part throttle etc.) affect the condition of the spark plug. Removing the spark plug N Simultaneously press the throttle trigger lockout and throttle trigger 3 and set the Master Control lever to form on power, difficult to start l 2 N Remove the shroud - If the screen is equipped with the screws. N Pull...
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... correct operation of injury! 44 MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C N Refit the washer and E-clip on to use two saw - this would reduce the life of wear - An improperly sharpened saw chain - It is absolutely necessary. risk of the chain brake. 143BA042 KN 001BA086 KN N Use a screwdriver to engage oil pump drive. STIHL recommends the use a dull or damaged saw chain - Replace the chain sprocket - N Remove the washer. Installing the chain sprocket N Clean the...
... correct operation of injury! 44 MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C N Refit the washer and E-clip on to use two saw - this would reduce the life of wear - An improperly sharpened saw chain - It is absolutely necessary. risk of the chain brake. 143BA042 KN 001BA086 KN N Use a screwdriver to engage oil pump drive. STIHL recommends the use a dull or damaged saw chain - Replace the chain sprocket - N Remove the washer. Installing the chain sprocket N Clean the...
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... Handle The support handle for the right hand, located at the front of the saw. 18 Spark Plug Boot Connects the spark plug with the ignition lead. 19 Starter Grip The grip of the pull starter, for starting the engine. 20 Master Control Lever Lever for choke control, starting throttle, run and stop the rotation of the chain. Definitions 1 Shroud Lock Lock for the shroud. 2 Carburetor Adjusting Screw For tuning the carburetor. 3 Chain Brake A device to operator's right hand. Spark arresting screen is accelerated beyond idle speed...
... Handle The support handle for the right hand, located at the front of the saw. 18 Spark Plug Boot Connects the spark plug with the ignition lead. 19 Starter Grip The grip of the pull starter, for starting the engine. 20 Master Control Lever Lever for choke control, starting throttle, run and stop the rotation of the chain. Definitions 1 Shroud Lock Lock for the shroud. 2 Carburetor Adjusting Screw For tuning the carburetor. 3 Chain Brake A device to operator's right hand. Spark arresting screen is accelerated beyond idle speed...
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... part numbers and names of this manual. MS 180 Low kickback STIHL saw chain (with green label) Picco Micro 3 (63 PM3) Type 3636 Pitch: 3/8" (9.32 mm) Drive link gauge: 1.3 mm (0.050 in) Chain sprocket 6-tooth for 3/8" P (spur sprocket) To comply with the 45 degree computed kickback angle requirement of Section 5.11 of ANSI/OPEI B175.1-2012, use saw chains listed above or elsewhere by the STIHL parts symbol K. Model Serial number Guide bar part number Chain part number...
... part numbers and names of this manual. MS 180 Low kickback STIHL saw chain (with green label) Picco Micro 3 (63 PM3) Type 3636 Pitch: 3/8" (9.32 mm) Drive link gauge: 1.3 mm (0.050 in) Chain sprocket 6-tooth for 3/8" P (spur sprocket) To comply with the 45 degree computed kickback angle requirement of Section 5.11 of ANSI/OPEI B175.1-2012, use saw chains listed above or elsewhere by the STIHL parts symbol K. Model Serial number Guide bar part number Chain part number...
Product Instruction Manual
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... -road equipment engine. Any replacement part or service that is defective, the part will be designed, built and equipped, at no abuse, neglect or improper maintenance of the engine manufacturer. The warranty repairs will repair your small off -road equipment engine owner, you retain all receipts covering maintenance on your STIHL servicing dealer for the latest information on waste disposal. 000BA073 KN STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement Not...
... -road equipment engine. Any replacement part or service that is defective, the part will be designed, built and equipped, at no abuse, neglect or improper maintenance of the engine manufacturer. The warranty repairs will repair your small off -road equipment engine owner, you retain all receipts covering maintenance on your STIHL servicing dealer for the latest information on waste disposal. 000BA073 KN STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement Not...
Product Instruction Manual
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... Valve (if applicable) - Muffler - Catalytic Converter (if applicable) - Fuel Line Fittings - Magneto or Electronic Ignition System (Ignition Module or Electronic Control Unit) - Cylinder - Fuel Tank - Fuel Cap - Any warranted part which is defective, the part will be free of "repair or replace as non-defective, STIHL Incorporated will be performed at any emission-related part on the application of the recommended 2-stroke fuel-oil mixture (see also instruction "Fuel"). However, if you claim warranty...
... Valve (if applicable) - Muffler - Catalytic Converter (if applicable) - Fuel Line Fittings - Magneto or Electronic Ignition System (Ignition Module or Electronic Control Unit) - Cylinder - Fuel Tank - Fuel Cap - Any warranted part which is defective, the part will be free of "repair or replace as non-defective, STIHL Incorporated will be performed at any emission-related part on the application of the recommended 2-stroke fuel-oil mixture (see also instruction "Fuel"). However, if you claim warranty...
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..., MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 57 Any such part repaired or replaced under the warranty must be warranted for regular inspection in the written instructions required by the Emission Warranty Parts List (see below) must be warranted for the remaining warranty period. 2. www.stihlusa.com Coverage by the Emission Warranty Parts List (see below ) must be performed at a warranty station at a warranty station. If any authorized STIHL servicing dealer or warranty...
..., MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 57 Any such part repaired or replaced under the warranty must be warranted for regular inspection in the written instructions required by the Emission Warranty Parts List (see below) must be warranted for the remaining warranty period. 2. www.stihlusa.com Coverage by the Emission Warranty Parts List (see below ) must be performed at a warranty station at a warranty station. If any authorized STIHL servicing dealer or warranty...
