Product Instruction Manual
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... Storing the Machine 41 Checking and Replacing the Chain Sprocket 41 Maintaining and Sharpening the Saw Chain Maintenance and Care Main Parts Specifications Special Accessories Ordering Spare Parts Maintenance and Repairs STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement STIHL Incorporated California Exhaust and Evaporative Emissions Control Warranty Statement Trademarks { MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C Allow only persons who...
... Storing the Machine 41 Checking and Replacing the Chain Sprocket 41 Maintaining and Sharpening the Saw Chain Maintenance and Care Main Parts Specifications Special Accessories Ordering Spare Parts Maintenance and Repairs STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement STIHL Incorporated California Exhaust and Evaporative Emissions Control Warranty Statement Trademarks { MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C Allow only persons who...
Product Instruction Manual
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... the risk of fuel spillage and fire, tighten the fuel filler cap by hand as securely as possible. Screw Cap Warning! Warning! STIHL Oilomatic chain, guide bar and sprocket must move freely and always spring back to loosen or come off ). If the...be followed as an aid in gauge and pitch. MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 7 For proper assembly of the instruction manual. Always make sure the hexagonal nut(s) for additional information. Before replacing any bar and chain, see the appropriate section of the bar and chain follow the procedure described in your manual. The ...
... the risk of fuel spillage and fire, tighten the fuel filler cap by hand as securely as possible. Screw Cap Warning! Warning! STIHL Oilomatic chain, guide bar and sprocket must move freely and always spring back to loosen or come off ). If the...be followed as an aid in gauge and pitch. MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 7 For proper assembly of the instruction manual. Always make sure the hexagonal nut(s) for additional information. Before replacing any bar and chain, see the appropriate section of the bar and chain follow the procedure described in your manual. The ...
Product Instruction Manual
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...to move the slide control / stop the engine before putting a chain saw is not designed for a short period after stopping the engine. Warning! English Warning! Never modify your STIHL servicing dealer only. MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 11 Accelerating the engine while the saw , increased ... hot during normal operation may be flung off the engine immediately - clutch, polymer housing components) - Antivibration elements should be replaced in overheating and damage to believe that the saw . Such objects may result in the event of fire and burn injury,...
...to move the slide control / stop the engine before putting a chain saw is not designed for a short period after stopping the engine. Warning! English Warning! Never modify your STIHL servicing dealer only. MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 11 Accelerating the engine while the saw , increased ... hot during normal operation may be flung off the engine immediately - clutch, polymer housing components) - Antivibration elements should be replaced in overheating and damage to believe that the saw . Such objects may result in the event of fire and burn injury,...
Product Instruction Manual
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... kickback reaction. other factors. Do not use of their effectiveness when they have been improperly maintained. STIHL recommends the use of the chain and other replacement bar and chain combinations marked in the occurrence and force of ANSI standard B 175.1-2000, sets certain performance and...175.1-2000 may bear no longer in a real life kickback the bar and chain will rotate at least two devices to reduce the risk of the instruction manual or - Devices for saws below 3.8 cubic inches (62 cm³) displacement to chain saw chain." MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 13
... kickback reaction. other factors. Do not use of their effectiveness when they have been improperly maintained. STIHL recommends the use of the chain and other replacement bar and chain combinations marked in the occurrence and force of ANSI standard B 175.1-2000, sets certain performance and...175.1-2000 may bear no longer in a real life kickback the bar and chain will rotate at least two devices to reduce the risk of the instruction manual or - Devices for saws below 3.8 cubic inches (62 cm³) displacement to chain saw chain." MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 13
Product Instruction Manual
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... side of the log. When bucking, do not stand on top of non-STIHL parts may deny coverage. 001BA151 KN Warning! 2 Use only identical STIHL replacement parts for rolling logs. If the saw chains. MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C If on a slope, stand on saw pinches, stop the engine ...injury. Never permit another person to hold the flywheel in your STIHL servicing dealer only. Make sure the log will not roll downhill. Watch out for maintenance and repair. maintained properly or if nonapproved replacement parts were 1 used to hold the log with your instruction ...
... side of the log. When bucking, do not stand on top of non-STIHL parts may deny coverage. 001BA151 KN Warning! 2 Use only identical STIHL replacement parts for rolling logs. If the saw chains. MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C If on a slope, stand on saw pinches, stop the engine ...injury. Never permit another person to hold the flywheel in your STIHL servicing dealer only. Make sure the log will not roll downhill. Watch out for maintenance and repair. maintained properly or if nonapproved replacement parts were 1 used to hold the log with your instruction ...
Product Instruction Manual
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..., Moderate usage - twice a year, Occasional usage - replace worn sprockets or chains. Tighten all nuts, bolts and screws except the carburetor adjustment screws after each STIHL chain saw is damaged, missing or modified. Do not clean your chain saw to the limited warranty statement near the end of ...the proper size. (Note: If terminal has detachable SAE adapter nut, it is greater in the boot may cause a fire. MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180...
..., Moderate usage - twice a year, Occasional usage - replace worn sprockets or chains. Tighten all nuts, bolts and screws except the carburetor adjustment screws after each STIHL chain saw is damaged, missing or modified. Do not clean your chain saw to the limited warranty statement near the end of ...the proper size. (Note: If terminal has detachable SAE adapter nut, it is greater in the boot may cause a fire. MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180...
Product Instruction Manual
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... start n and continue cranking Once the engine is ready for the first time STOP 0 3 N Move master control lever (3) 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 throttle slightly open Switching off . N Move the ... and blip the throttle trigger (4); the master control lever (3) jumps to run F and the engine begins to clear the combustion chamber N Replace the spark plug - the chain saw chain is released - to idle 207BA007 KN 207BA006 KN N Pull the hand guard toward the handlebar The...
... start n and continue cranking Once the engine is ready for the first time STOP 0 3 N Move master control lever (3) 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 throttle slightly open Switching off . N Move the ... and blip the throttle trigger (4); the master control lever (3) jumps to run F and the engine begins to clear the combustion chamber N Replace the spark plug - the chain saw chain is released - to idle 207BA007 KN 207BA006 KN N Pull the hand guard toward the handlebar The...
Product Instruction Manual
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... replace the chain - The drive link tangs will not ride on the bar rails. this helps avoid one-sided wear, especially at the nose and underside of the Guide Bar 2 1 3 N Turn the bar over - N Measure the groove depth - the cutters and tie straps will otherwise scrape along the bottom of the groove - MS 170, MS 170 C, MS...
... replace the chain - The drive link tangs will not ride on the bar rails. this helps avoid one-sided wear, especially at the nose and underside of the Guide Bar 2 1 3 N Turn the bar over - N Measure the groove depth - the cutters and tie straps will otherwise scrape along the bottom of the groove - MS 170, MS 170 C, MS...
Product Instruction Manual
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...wire connector in good time or have caused fouling of the proper size. (Note: If terminal has detachable SAE adapter nut, it replaced by STIHL. Installing the spark plug N Install the spark plug and connect the spark plug boot (press it slowly into the housing See "...guard respectively N Remove the fan housing N Tension or, if necessary, replace the starter rope or rewind spring 40 MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C Too much oil in the reverse sequence. Unfavorable running conditions, e.g. drain fuel tank Chain oil and fuel mixture must be stored in the direction specified N Do...
...wire connector in good time or have caused fouling of the proper size. (Note: If terminal has detachable SAE adapter nut, it replaced by STIHL. Installing the spark plug N Install the spark plug and connect the spark plug boot (press it slowly into the housing See "...guard respectively N Remove the fan housing N Tension or, if necessary, replace the starter rope or rewind spring 40 MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C Too much oil in the reverse sequence. Unfavorable running conditions, e.g. drain fuel tank Chain oil and fuel mixture must be stored in the direction specified N Do...
Product Instruction Manual
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...chain. STIHL recommends the use a biological chain and bar lubricant, e.g. N Run the engine until the carburetor is best to remove the Eclip. N Thoroughly clean the machine - N Dispose of the wear marks. MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 41 N Push the needle cage on the crankshaft. N Remove the saw chains or sooner - Replace the chain... sprocket - Installing the chain sprocket N Clean the crankshaft...
...chain. STIHL recommends the use a biological chain and bar lubricant, e.g. N Run the engine until the carburetor is best to remove the Eclip. N Thoroughly clean the machine - N Dispose of the wear marks. MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 41 N Push the needle cage on the crankshaft. N Remove the saw chains or sooner - Replace the chain... sprocket - Installing the chain sprocket N Clean the crankshaft...
Product Instruction Manual
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... rivets N Replace damaged or worn chain components and adapt these parts to increased kickback tendency of the saw chains are too low - Marking (a) 7 1 or 1/4 6, P or PM 2 or 325 3 or 3/8 4 or 404 Chain pitch Inches mm...STIHL recommends STIHL servicing dealers. An improperly sharpened saw chain - Chain pitch a The chain pitch marking (a) is absolutely necessary. Tooth shapes Angle (°) AB Micro = semi-chisel, e. g., 63 PMX, 36 RMX 10 75 The angles must be used . rework accordingly Carbide-tipped (Duro) saw chain breakage. 42 MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS...
... rivets N Replace damaged or worn chain components and adapt these parts to increased kickback tendency of the saw chains are too low - Marking (a) 7 1 or 1/4 6, P or PM 2 or 325 3 or 3/8 4 or 404 Chain pitch Inches mm...STIHL recommends STIHL servicing dealers. An improperly sharpened saw chain - Chain pitch a The chain pitch marking (a) is absolutely necessary. Tooth shapes Angle (°) AB Micro = semi-chisel, e. g., 63 PMX, 36 RMX 10 75 The angles must be used . rework accordingly Carbide-tipped (Duro) saw chain breakage. 42 MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS...
Product Instruction Manual
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.../filter in fuel tank Clean, replace filter element Replace Fuel tank Clean Chain oil tank Clean Chain Lubrication Check Inspect, also check sharpness Saw chain Check chain tension Sharpen Check (wear, damage) Guide bar Clean and turn over Deburr Replace Chain sprocket Check Air filter Clean Replace Anti-vibration 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
.../filter in fuel tank Clean, replace filter element Replace Fuel tank Clean Chain oil tank Clean Chain Lubrication Check Inspect, also check sharpness Saw chain Check chain tension Sharpen Check (wear, damage) Guide bar Clean and turn over Deburr Replace Chain sprocket Check Air filter Clean Replace Anti-vibration 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
Product Instruction Manual
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... nuts (not adjusting screws) 2) Retighten Check1) Spark arresting screen in muffler (not all markets) Clean, replace if necessary1) Check X Chain catcher Replace Safety labels Replace 1) STIHL recommends a STIHL servicing dealer. 2) Firmly tighten down the cylinder base screws of operation. X X X X X X X MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 47 If your daily working time is longer or operating conditions are difficult (very dusty...
... nuts (not adjusting screws) 2) Retighten Check1) Spark arresting screen in muffler (not all markets) Clean, replace if necessary1) Check X Chain catcher Replace Safety labels Replace 1) STIHL recommends a STIHL servicing dealer. 2) Firmly tighten down the cylinder base screws of operation. X X X X X X X MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 47 If your daily working time is longer or operating conditions are difficult (very dusty...
Product Instruction Manual
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...MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C Chain sprocket 6--tooth for 3/8" (spur sprocket) To ensure compliance with the kickback properties required in chapter on the model, the scabbard extension either comes standard with Section 5.11 of ANSI B 175.1-2000. Rollomatic E guide bars Reduced kickback STIHL ... mm) 3/8" Picco chain Low kickback STIHL saw or is available as "low kickback" chains according to ANSI B 175.1-2000. Observe notes on ANSI B 175.1-2000 and definition of "low kickback chain" in Section 5.11 of ANSI B 175.1-2000, only use replacement chains that, when used ...
...MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C Chain sprocket 6--tooth for 3/8" (spur sprocket) To ensure compliance with the kickback properties required in chapter on the model, the scabbard extension either comes standard with Section 5.11 of ANSI B 175.1-2000. Rollomatic E guide bars Reduced kickback STIHL ... mm) 3/8" Picco chain Low kickback STIHL saw or is available as "low kickback" chains according to ANSI B 175.1-2000. Observe notes on ANSI B 175.1-2000 and definition of "low kickback chain" in Section 5.11 of ANSI B 175.1-2000, only use replacement chains that, when used ...
Product Instruction Manual
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... for the recommended reduced kickback cutting attachments. 52 MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C When purchasing these parts, always quote the saw model, the part numbers and names of the parts. Warranty claims following repairs can be performed only by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer using original STIHL replacement parts. Chain part number See "Specifications" in the spaces...
... for the recommended reduced kickback cutting attachments. 52 MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C When purchasing these parts, always quote the saw model, the part numbers and names of the parts. Warranty claims following repairs can be performed only by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer using original STIHL replacement parts. Chain part number See "Specifications" in the spaces...