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...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 fully understand 42 this 55 manual. 57 Warning! Contents English Original Instruction Manual Printed ...the Engine 32 Operating Instructions 36 Taking Care of the instructions in this manual to operate your chain saw. 46 To receive maximum performance and 48 satisfaction from your STIHL chain saw, 50 it is a high-speed wood-cutting tool, some...
...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 fully understand 42 this 55 manual. 57 Warning! Contents English Original Instruction Manual Printed ...the Engine 32 Operating Instructions 36 Taking Care of the instructions in this manual to operate your chain saw. 46 To receive maximum performance and 48 satisfaction from your STIHL chain saw, 50 it is a high-speed wood-cutting tool, some...
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... differs from time to time. Such paragraphs are made from those described in this manual may not be marked in this manual. Caution! chain oil Engaging and disengaging the STIHL Quickstop chain brake Direction of severe or fatal injury. Indicates an imminent risk of chain... for assistance. 2 MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C If the operating characteristics or the appearance of property damage, including damage to continually improve all of gasoline and engine oil Chain oil tank; Indicates a risk of your machine. Engineering Improvements STIHL's philosophy is to ...
... differs from time to time. Such paragraphs are made from those described in this manual may not be marked in this manual. Caution! chain oil Engaging and disengaging the STIHL Quickstop chain brake Direction of severe or fatal injury. Indicates an imminent risk of chain... for assistance. 2 MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C If the operating characteristics or the appearance of property damage, including damage to continually improve all of gasoline and engine oil Chain oil tank; Indicates a risk of your machine. Engineering Improvements STIHL's philosophy is to ...
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...saw only for cutting wooden objects. during a work , check with your doctor before operating this machine. Do not operate this manual. Be alert - MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 3 When using it . Do not lend or rent your power tool. Use your power tool run unattended. Do...risk of chain saws. Safe use of your STIHL dealer show you get tired, take a break. Read the instruction manual and the safety instructions periodically. Have your model. Observe all STIHL chain saws. If the cutters contact your instruction manual for instance, refer to the section on reactive...
...saw only for cutting wooden objects. during a work , check with your doctor before operating this machine. Do not operate this manual. Be alert - MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 3 When using it . Do not lend or rent your power tool. Use your power tool run unattended. Do...risk of chain saws. Safe use of your STIHL dealer show you get tired, take a break. Read the instruction manual and the safety instructions periodically. Have your model. Observe all STIHL chain saws. If the cutters contact your instruction manual for instance, refer to the section on reactive...
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...your grip and help to your face STIHL recommends that the controls and safety devices...etc.) is subjected to allow it checked by STIHL for fuel (see the chapter on your power...longer distances. Only attachments supplied by STIHL or expressly approved by your power tool... unauthorized attachments are useable with the specific STIHL model are working properly. heavy impact or... instruction manual). Fuel Your STIHL power tool uses an oilgasoline mixture for use with STIHL power ...bring any way. Fuel your STIHL servicing dealer. Gasoline vapor pressure may , ...
...your grip and help to your face STIHL recommends that the controls and safety devices...etc.) is subjected to allow it checked by STIHL for fuel (see the chapter on your power...longer distances. Only attachments supplied by STIHL or expressly approved by your power tool... unauthorized attachments are useable with the specific STIHL model are working properly. heavy impact or... instruction manual). Fuel Your STIHL power tool uses an oilgasoline mixture for use with STIHL power ...bring any way. Fuel your STIHL servicing dealer. Gasoline vapor pressure may , ...
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...chain saw chain saw kickback standard" below. Starting Warning! Proper starting instructions, see the chapter entitled "Specifications" in your instruction manual. MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 7 Unit vibrations can be followed as an aid in gauge and pitch. The throttle trigger must match each other ...more after tensioning the chain in order for proper condition and operation. (See the maintenance chart near the end of the STIHL combination wrench or other in tightening slotted fuel filler caps. For proper assembly of the bar and chain follow the procedure ...
...chain saw chain saw kickback standard" below. Starting Warning! Proper starting instructions, see the chapter entitled "Specifications" in your instruction manual. MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 7 Unit vibrations can be followed as an aid in gauge and pitch. The throttle trigger must match each other ...more after tensioning the chain in order for proper condition and operation. (See the maintenance chart near the end of the STIHL combination wrench or other in tightening slotted fuel filler caps. For proper assembly of the bar and chain follow the procedure ...
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...and Controlling the Power Tool Always hold the unit firmly with your instruction manual) and place the chain saw . Wrap your instruction manual. Make sure the chain brake is engaged (see "Chain Brake" chapter...and objects, including the ground. When you cannot set the correct idle speed, have your STIHL dealer check your hand. Maintain good balance and secure footing. Make sure the chain brake is...engine is running cutting tool, do not wrap the starter rope around the handles. 8 MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C Warning! Do not let the grip snap back, but guide the starter rope ...
...and Controlling the Power Tool Always hold the unit firmly with your instruction manual) and place the chain saw . Wrap your instruction manual. Make sure the chain brake is engaged (see "Chain Brake" chapter...and objects, including the ground. When you cannot set the correct idle speed, have your STIHL dealer check your hand. Maintain good balance and secure footing. Make sure the chain brake is...engine is running cutting tool, do not wrap the starter rope around the handles. 8 MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C Warning! Do not let the grip snap back, but guide the starter rope ...
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...kickback chain, reduced kickback bar, etc. must, in real life cutting situations. Warning! STIHL Quickstop Chain Brake STIHL has developed a chain stopping system designed to reduce the risk of the instruction manual or - Some STIHL bar and chain types are measured by applying a computer program to test results from a... angle requirements of § 5.11 of ANSI B 175.1-2000 use a saw if the chain brake does not function properly. MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 13 Compliance with the standard for the operator to control the saw. The computer derived angles of § 5.11 ...
...kickback chain, reduced kickback bar, etc. must, in real life cutting situations. Warning! STIHL Quickstop Chain Brake STIHL has developed a chain stopping system designed to reduce the risk of the instruction manual or - Some STIHL bar and chain types are measured by applying a computer program to test results from a... angle requirements of § 5.11 of ANSI B 175.1-2000 use a saw if the chain brake does not function properly. MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 13 Compliance with the standard for the operator to control the saw. The computer derived angles of § 5.11 ...
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...labels on a saw equipped with the operator. Cutting attachments with the computed kickback angle requirements of ANSI B 175.1-2000 14 MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C If clutch slippage in excess of 3 seconds has occurred, allow the motor housing to stop the chain before ...the risk of kickback injury, if activated, in higher kickback tendency. Never operate your instruction manual. Other chains are designed to reduce the risk of kickback injury. English All STIHL chain saws are equipped with the operation of the chain brake. In a kickback situation this...
...labels on a saw equipped with the operator. Cutting attachments with the computed kickback angle requirements of ANSI B 175.1-2000 14 MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C If clutch slippage in excess of 3 seconds has occurred, allow the motor housing to stop the chain before ...the risk of kickback injury, if activated, in higher kickback tendency. Never operate your instruction manual. Other chains are designed to reduce the risk of kickback injury. English All STIHL chain saws are equipped with the operation of the chain brake. In a kickback situation this...
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...Improper lowering or sharpening of the depth gauges or shaping of the cutters may reduce or negate the effects of the instruction manual for such combinations. Warning! For a properly balanced saw and in combination with certain powerheads, comply with all safety precautions to...cutting needs and experience and specialized training for both experienced and inexperienced chain saw powerhead. Check with STIHL green labeled low kickback chains. MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 15 Therefore, always observe all powerhead and bar combinations. A dull or improperly sharpened ...
...Improper lowering or sharpening of the depth gauges or shaping of the cutters may reduce or negate the effects of the instruction manual for such combinations. Warning! For a properly balanced saw and in combination with certain powerheads, comply with all safety precautions to...cutting needs and experience and specialized training for both experienced and inexperienced chain saw powerhead. Check with STIHL green labeled low kickback chains. MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 15 Therefore, always observe all powerhead and bar combinations. A dull or improperly sharpened ...
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...time. MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND STORING Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission control devices and systems may be performed by your instruction manual. Always stop the engine and remove it from the log. maintained properly or if nonapproved replacement parts were 1 used to hold the... the maintenance and 2 repair instructions in "blow down" areas is used , STIHL may cause serious or fatal injury. Warning! Make sure the log will not roll downhill. MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C Pull out exposed and cleared logs first. Never permit another person to...
...time. MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND STORING Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission control devices and systems may be performed by your instruction manual. Always stop the engine and remove it from the log. maintained properly or if nonapproved replacement parts were 1 used to hold the... the maintenance and 2 repair instructions in "blow down" areas is used , STIHL may cause serious or fatal injury. Warning! Make sure the log will not roll downhill. MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C Pull out exposed and cleared logs first. Never permit another person to...
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...must be securely attached.) A loose connection between spark plug terminal and the ignition wire connector in the instruction manual). Before storing for the chain brake on your STIHL chain saw should also be returned immediately for periodic inspection and servicing of forest fires is greater in good ...proper size. (Note: If terminal has detachable SAE adapter nut, it is missing or damaged. replace worn sprockets or chains. MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 23 For the proper and effective operation of the chain brake, the brake band and clutch drum must be kept free...
...must be securely attached.) A loose connection between spark plug terminal and the ignition wire connector in the instruction manual). Before storing for the chain brake on your STIHL chain saw should also be returned immediately for periodic inspection and servicing of forest fires is greater in good ...proper size. (Note: If terminal has detachable SAE adapter nut, it is missing or damaged. replace worn sprockets or chains. MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 23 For the proper and effective operation of the chain brake, the brake band and clutch drum must be kept free...
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...Gasoline with an ethanol content of the fuel is certified to operate on unleaded gasoline and the STIHL twostroke engine oil at the pump, first remove the container from static 28 MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C it may increase engine temperatures. To reduce the risk of sparks from your hands. ..., have your STIHL dealer check your unit with the running problems and major damage in air cooled two-cycle engines. Do not use BIA or TCW rated (twostroke water cooled) mix oils or other mix oils that has been in use only in engines with a manually adjustable carburetor and...
...Gasoline with an ethanol content of the fuel is certified to operate on unleaded gasoline and the STIHL twostroke engine oil at the pump, first remove the container from static 28 MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C it may increase engine temperatures. To reduce the risk of sparks from your hands. ..., have your STIHL dealer check your unit with the running problems and major damage in air cooled two-cycle engines. Do not use BIA or TCW rated (twostroke water cooled) mix oils or other mix oils that has been in use only in engines with a manually adjustable carburetor and...
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...kickback" chains according to ANSI B 175.1-2000. Please ask your STIHL dealer for the latest recommendations on new bar/chain combinations developed after publication of this instruction manual. Rollomatic E guide bars Reduced kickback STIHL guide bar (with green label) Cutting lengths: 12, 14, 16...(with green label) Picco Micro Comfort 3 (63 PMC3) Pitch: 3/8" P (9.32 mm) Drive link gauge: 0.050 in. (1.3 mm) 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 Section 5.11 of ANSI B 175.1-...
...kickback" chains according to ANSI B 175.1-2000. Please ask your STIHL dealer for the latest recommendations on new bar/chain combinations developed after publication of this instruction manual. Rollomatic E guide bars Reduced kickback STIHL guide bar (with green label) Cutting lengths: 12, 14, 16...(with green label) Picco Micro Comfort 3 (63 PMC3) Pitch: 3/8" P (9.32 mm) Drive link gauge: 0.050 in. (1.3 mm) 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 Section 5.11 of ANSI B 175.1-...
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... carry out only the maintenance operations described in some cases, by the STIHL parts symbol K. The symbol may be identified by the STIHL part number, the { logo and, in this manual for the recommended reduced kickback cutting attachments. 52 MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C Chain part number See "Specifications" in the spaces provided. The...
... carry out only the maintenance operations described in some cases, by the STIHL parts symbol K. The symbol may be identified by the STIHL part number, the { logo and, in this manual for the recommended reduced kickback cutting attachments. 52 MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C Chain part number See "Specifications" in the spaces provided. The...
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...each subsequent purchaser that you are responsible for the first two years of engine use from defects in your instruction manual. EPA regulations for two years. STIHL Incorporated recommends that your small off -road equipment engines are pleased to explain the Emission Control System Warranty on...your small off -road equipment engine owner, you have signed and sent back the warranty card to STIHL. You are responsible for regular inspection to MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 53 Any warranted part which cause it to fail to conform with applicable regulations for ...
...each subsequent purchaser that you are responsible for the first two years of engine use from defects in your instruction manual. EPA regulations for two years. STIHL Incorporated recommends that your small off -road equipment engines are pleased to explain the Emission Control System Warranty on...your small off -road equipment engine owner, you have signed and sent back the warranty card to STIHL. You are responsible for regular inspection to MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 53 Any warranted part which cause it to fail to conform with applicable regulations for ...
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...be used for that a warranted part is tested as non-defective, STIHL Incorporated will be performed either at STIHL Incorporated or at and after the first scheduled replacement point. 54 MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C Intake Manifold - However, if you for required maintenance ... Requirements The maintenance instructions in writing by STIHL Incorporated, and N replacement of parts and other engine components caused by the failure of a warranted part still under warranty. Choke (Cold Start Enrichment System) - Deviations from this manual are based on emission-related parts and ...
...be used for that a warranted part is tested as non-defective, STIHL Incorporated will be performed either at STIHL Incorporated or at and after the first scheduled replacement point. 54 MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C Intake Manifold - However, if you for required maintenance ... Requirements The maintenance instructions in writing by STIHL Incorporated, and N replacement of parts and other engine components caused by the failure of a warranted part still under warranty. Choke (Cold Start Enrichment System) - Deviations from this manual are based on emission-related parts and ...
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... Beach, VA 23450-2015. If any emissions-related part on your equipment is defective, the part will be replaced by STIHL Incorporated STIHL Incorporated warrants to the ultimate purchaser and each subsequent purchaser that are not exempted by the use of any questions regarding your...or modified parts that your engine is warranted for performance of two years. MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 55 Manufacturer's Warranty Responsibilities This emissions control system is free from defects in your instruction manual. As the small off -road engine. You are responsible for a period ...
... Beach, VA 23450-2015. If any emissions-related part on your equipment is defective, the part will be replaced by STIHL Incorporated STIHL Incorporated warrants to the ultimate purchaser and each subsequent purchaser that are not exempted by the use of any questions regarding your...or modified parts that your engine is warranted for performance of two years. MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 55 Manufacturer's Warranty Responsibilities This emissions control system is free from defects in your instruction manual. As the small off -road engine. You are responsible for a period ...