Product Instruction Manual
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...scabbard) over the chain and guide bar before transporting the power tool over your goggles or protective glasses. MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 5 To reduce the risk of injury to your face STIHL recommends that the machine is damaged. THE USE OF THE POWER TOOL Transporting the Power Tool Warning! To...damage. Fueling Instructions Warning! Do not smoke or bring any pressure build-up inside the fuel tank depending on "Main Parts." Always switch off the engine and allow any fire or flame near the fuel or the power tool. Be particularly alert and cautious when wearing hearing...
...scabbard) over the chain and guide bar before transporting the power tool over your goggles or protective glasses. MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 5 To reduce the risk of injury to your face STIHL recommends that the machine is damaged. THE USE OF THE POWER TOOL Transporting the Power Tool Warning! To...damage. Fueling Instructions Warning! Do not smoke or bring any pressure build-up inside the fuel tank depending on "Main Parts." Always switch off the engine and allow any fire or flame near the fuel or the power tool. Be particularly alert and cautious when wearing hearing...
Product Instruction Manual
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... securely as described in tightening slotted fuel filler caps. Proper starting methods reduce the risk of the chain is extremely important. MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 7 In order to avoid improper setting, the tensioning procedure must be used as an aid in your power tool...the controls or safety devices. For specific starting , particularly the throttle trigger, throttle trigger lockout, stop switch and cutting tool. The screwdriver end of the instruction manual. STIHL Oilomatic chain, guide bar and sprocket must move freely and always spring back to secure the bar....
... securely as described in tightening slotted fuel filler caps. Proper starting methods reduce the risk of the chain is extremely important. MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 7 In order to avoid improper setting, the tensioning procedure must be used as an aid in your power tool...the controls or safety devices. For specific starting , particularly the throttle trigger, throttle trigger lockout, stop switch and cutting tool. The screwdriver end of the instruction manual. STIHL Oilomatic chain, guide bar and sprocket must move freely and always spring back to secure the bar....
Product Instruction Manual
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...risk of asbestos-containing products have control of the engine (e.g. Always stop switch to time, the catcher may result in loss of control of the ... modify your muffler serviced and repaired by OSHA and the Environmental Protection Agency. MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 11 The use could cause an increase in overheating and damage to... chain saw is designed to kickback. Antivibration elements should be cutting asbestos, immediately contact your STIHL servicing dealer. Warning! Warning! This may indicate damage, breakage or excessive wear. clutch, polymer...
...risk of asbestos-containing products have control of the engine (e.g. Always stop switch to time, the catcher may result in loss of control of the ... modify your muffler serviced and repaired by OSHA and the Environmental Protection Agency. MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 11 The use could cause an increase in overheating and damage to... chain saw is designed to kickback. Antivibration elements should be cutting asbestos, immediately contact your STIHL servicing dealer. Warning! Warning! This may indicate damage, breakage or excessive wear. clutch, polymer...
Product Instruction Manual
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...Switch off the engine. N Tighten down the hinged clip. N Go to "Tensioning the Saw Chain" A new chain has to be retensioned more often than one that has been in use for some time. N Hold the bar nose up , tighten down the nuts firmly. Retensioning during cutting work : N Shut off the engine. MS 170, MS 170 C, MS... 180, MS 180 C 27 N Pull out the hinged clip and loosen the wingnut. N Check chain tension frequently - N Use a ...
...Switch off the engine. N Tighten down the hinged clip. N Go to "Tensioning the Saw Chain" A new chain has to be retensioned more often than one that has been in use for some time. N Hold the bar nose up , tighten down the nuts firmly. Retensioning during cutting work : N Shut off the engine. MS 170, MS 170 C, MS... 180, MS 180 C 27 N Pull out the hinged clip and loosen the wingnut. N Check chain tension frequently - N Use a ...
Product Instruction Manual
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...vehicle and place the container on unleaded gasoline and the STIHL twostroke engine oil at a mix ratio of the bar and it must fit snugly against the underside of 50:1. To reduce the risk of personal injury from static 28 MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C Take care when handling gasoline. A new... and no more than 10% ethanol content. This could cause running speed - Gasoline with an ethanol content of the engine change if you switch from your unit with a much higher or lower ethanol content. The idle speed and maximum speed of more than 10% can be necessary to...
...vehicle and place the container on unleaded gasoline and the STIHL twostroke engine oil at a mix ratio of the bar and it must fit snugly against the underside of 50:1. To reduce the risk of personal injury from static 28 MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C Take care when handling gasoline. A new... and no more than 10% ethanol content. This could cause running speed - Gasoline with an ethanol content of the engine change if you switch from your unit with a much higher or lower ethanol content. The idle speed and maximum speed of more than 10% can be necessary to...
Product Instruction Manual
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... chamber, if the engine was flooded 32 MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C this position is necessary to normal wear. Switching to jump from dirt and move freely. one minute) - The chain brake will operate only if it serviced and maintained regularly by trained personnel, such as your STIHL servicing dealer, at the following intervals: Full...
... chamber, if the engine was flooded 32 MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C this position is necessary to normal wear. Switching to jump from dirt and move freely. one minute) - The chain brake will operate only if it serviced and maintained regularly by trained personnel, such as your STIHL servicing dealer, at the following intervals: Full...
Product Instruction Manual
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When the engine has turned over for use. N Move the master control lever to the stop position 0 MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 35 see "Spark plug" N Dry spark plug N Crank the engine several times with the chain brake on (saw is ready for the first time ... 0 3 2 4 N Press the throttle trigger lockout (2) and blip the throttle trigger (4); At very low temperatures N Let the engine warm up briefly with the throttle slightly open Switching off .
When the engine has turned over for use. N Move the master control lever to the stop position 0 MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 35 see "Spark plug" N Dry spark plug N Crank the engine several times with the chain brake on (saw is ready for the first time ... 0 3 2 4 N Press the throttle trigger lockout (2) and blip the throttle trigger (4); At very low temperatures N Let the engine warm up briefly with the throttle slightly open Switching off .
Product Instruction Manual
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...if required Complete machine Visual inspection (condition, leaks) Clean Throttle trigger, throttle trigger lockout, choke lever, stop switch, Master Control lever (depending Check operation on version) Chain brake Check operation Have checked by dealer1) Check Pickup...elements Check Have replaced by dealer1) 46 X X X X X X X X X X X X XX X X X X X X X X X X X XX X X X X X X X MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C If your daily working time is longer or operating conditions are difficult (very dusty work or daily after finishing work area, resin-rich wood...
...if required Complete machine Visual inspection (condition, leaks) Clean Throttle trigger, throttle trigger lockout, choke lever, stop switch, Master Control lever (depending Check operation on version) Chain brake Check operation Have checked by dealer1) Check Pickup...elements Check Have replaced by dealer1) 46 X X X X X X X X X X X X XX X X X X X X X X X X X XX X X X X X X X MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C If your daily working time is longer or operating conditions are difficult (very dusty work or daily after finishing work area, resin-rich wood...
Product Instruction Manual
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...contact by a chain when it breaks or comes off the handlebar. when activated. 4 Chain Brake A device to the operator's hands. (not illustrated) MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 49 Definitions 1 Shroud Lock Lock for the right hand, located at the front of the saw steady against wood. 16 Front Hand Guard ... prevent left hand from operator. Is activated in a kickback situation by the operator's hand or by the engine and cutting attachment to stop switch position. 21 Fuel Filler Cap For closing the oil tank. 15 Bumper Spike Toothed stop for holding saw . 18 Spark Plug Boot Connects ...
...contact by a chain when it breaks or comes off the handlebar. when activated. 4 Chain Brake A device to the operator's hands. (not illustrated) MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 49 Definitions 1 Shroud Lock Lock for the right hand, located at the front of the saw steady against wood. 16 Front Hand Guard ... prevent left hand from operator. Is activated in a kickback situation by the operator's hand or by the engine and cutting attachment to stop switch position. 21 Fuel Filler Cap For closing the oil tank. 15 Bumper Spike Toothed stop for holding saw . 18 Spark Plug Boot Connects ...
Parts List
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... Abstrahlfolie Kat. (2) 1 Hinweisschild Kat. (2) 1 Warnhinweis Piktogramm Tankdeckel USA, CDN Part Name Désignation Sleeve Manifold Ring Carburetor C1Q-S57A Contact spring Switch shaft Choke rod Filter housing (1) ) 10 - 12 Filter housing Cat. (2) ) 10 - 12 Insert Sleeve Filter plate Hexagon nut M5 Baffle plate... Feuille calorifuge Cat. (2) Plaque indicatrice Cat. (2) Pictogramme d'avertissement Bouchon de réservoir USA, CDN (1) MS 170, (2) MS 170 C MS 170, MS 170 C 19 St.- Teile-Nr. Illustration J Luftfilter, Haube Air filter, Cover Filtre à air, Capot BildNr.
... Abstrahlfolie Kat. (2) 1 Hinweisschild Kat. (2) 1 Warnhinweis Piktogramm Tankdeckel USA, CDN Part Name Désignation Sleeve Manifold Ring Carburetor C1Q-S57A Contact spring Switch shaft Choke rod Filter housing (1) ) 10 - 12 Filter housing Cat. (2) ) 10 - 12 Insert Sleeve Filter plate Hexagon nut M5 Baffle plate... Feuille calorifuge Cat. (2) Plaque indicatrice Cat. (2) Pictogramme d'avertissement Bouchon de réservoir USA, CDN (1) MS 170, (2) MS 170 C MS 170, MS 170 C 19 St.- Teile-Nr. Illustration J Luftfilter, Haube Air filter, Cover Filtre à air, Capot BildNr.