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... 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 fully understand 42 this 55 manual...
... 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 fully understand 42 this 55 manual...
Product Instruction Manual
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...Warning! Warning! Safe use of a chain saw involves 1 the operator 2 the power tool 3 the use . if you have English different parts and controls. Working with your power tool run unattended. Warning! Safety Precautions and Working Techniques Because a chain saw is a high-speed, fast-...result in use of your model. See the appropriate section of your STIHL dealer show you read, fully understand and observe the following safety precautions and warnings. Do not operate this manual. MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 3 Careless or improper use (e.g. Have your instruction manual...
...Warning! Warning! Safe use of a chain saw involves 1 the operator 2 the power tool 3 the use . if you have English different parts and controls. Working with your power tool run unattended. Warning! Safety Precautions and Working Techniques Because a chain saw is a high-speed, fast-...result in use of your model. See the appropriate section of your STIHL dealer show you read, fully understand and observe the following safety precautions and warnings. Do not operate this manual. MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 3 Careless or improper use (e.g. Have your instruction manual...
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...MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C Wear sound barriers (ear plugs or ear mufflers) to help protect your legs from contact with a pacemaker should have higher vibration levels. Continual and regular users should consult their physician and the pacemaker manufacturer before operating this tool. Most STIHL ... snug-fitting, but cold weather, smoking and diseases or physical conditions that could become caught on branches, brush or the moving parts of whitefinger disease and carpal tunnel syndrome, please note the following: - Heated handles, which contribute to have their hands and fingers...
...MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C Wear sound barriers (ear plugs or ear mufflers) to help protect your legs from contact with a pacemaker should have higher vibration levels. Continual and regular users should consult their physician and the pacemaker manufacturer before operating this tool. Most STIHL ... snug-fitting, but cold weather, smoking and diseases or physical conditions that could become caught on branches, brush or the moving parts of whitefinger disease and carpal tunnel syndrome, please note the following: - Heated handles, which contribute to have their hands and fingers...
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...STIHL power tool uses an oilgasoline mixture for fuel (see the chapter on "Fuel" of the power tool parts see the chapter on "Main Parts...." Gasoline is restricted. Use extreme caution when handling gasoline or fuel mix. Fueling Instructions Warning! Although certain unauthorized attachments are useable with the specific STIHL...high loads for use with STIHL power tools, their use ... attachments supplied by STIHL or expressly approved by...and ignited by STIHL for which ...tool over your STIHL servicing dealer. In...(or your face STIHL recommends that it ...
...STIHL power tool uses an oilgasoline mixture for fuel (see the chapter on "Fuel" of the power tool parts see the chapter on "Main Parts...." Gasoline is restricted. Use extreme caution when handling gasoline or fuel mix. Fueling Instructions Warning! Although certain unauthorized attachments are useable with the specific STIHL...high loads for use with STIHL power tools, their use ... attachments supplied by STIHL or expressly approved by...and ignited by STIHL for which ...tool over your STIHL servicing dealer. In...(or your face STIHL recommends that it ...
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...and harness system or a lift bucket), have received specific, professional training for operating the chain saw with your hand or any other part of your body. Put off the work on freshly debarked logs. Never touch a moving cutting tool with one -handed operation is ...Warning! Warning! To reduce the risk of control, never use in a cramped environment and have taken proper precautions to left-handers. MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 9 Warning! Never hold the machine above shoulder height. There is increased danger of control, never work when the weather is...
...and harness system or a lift bucket), have received specific, professional training for operating the chain saw with your hand or any other part of your body. Put off the work on freshly debarked logs. Never touch a moving cutting tool with one -handed operation is ...Warning! Warning! To reduce the risk of control, never use in a cramped environment and have taken proper precautions to left-handers. MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 9 Warning! Never hold the machine above shoulder height. There is increased danger of control, never work when the weather is...
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... always be replaced, consult your employer or a local OSHA representative. It is idling. From time to important components (e.g. Never modify your STIHL servicing dealer only. Warning! It can cause severe or fatal injury, respiratory illness or cancer. clutch, polymer housing components) - Warning! ..., MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 11 This may also permanently damage the engine. Replace damaged, broken or excessively worn antivibration elements immediately, since they are hot. Such use and disposal of burns do not touch the muffler and other parts of personal injury, do ...
... always be replaced, consult your employer or a local OSHA representative. It is idling. From time to important components (e.g. Never modify your STIHL servicing dealer only. Warning! It can cause severe or fatal injury, respiratory illness or cancer. clutch, polymer housing components) - Warning! ..., MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 11 This may also permanently damage the engine. Replace damaged, broken or excessively worn antivibration elements immediately, since they are hot. Such use and disposal of burns do not touch the muffler and other parts of personal injury, do ...
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...or green labels on a saw without hand contact. Warning! No Quickstop or other parts of your chain brake as described in certain kickback situations. Other chains are designed ... 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 Never operate your instruction manual. These devices are designed to reduce the..., or may result in good working order. Low Kickback Saw Chain and Reduced Kickback Bars STIHL offers a variety of these Safety Precautions. See the chapter entitled "Chain Brake" of your...
...or green labels on a saw without hand contact. Warning! No Quickstop or other parts of your chain brake as described in certain kickback situations. Other chains are designed ... 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 Never operate your instruction manual. These devices are designed to reduce the..., or may result in good working order. Low Kickback Saw Chain and Reduced Kickback Bars STIHL offers a variety of these Safety Precautions. See the chapter entitled "Chain Brake" of your...
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... guide bar and can result in kickback. Sectioning Method For the sectioning method make the first part of the felling cut with the guide bar fanning in the center of the notch. 20 MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C These methods are extremely dangerous because they involve the use of either the sectioning...
... guide bar and can result in kickback. Sectioning Method For the sectioning method make the first part of the felling cut with the guide bar fanning in the center of the notch. 20 MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C These methods are extremely dangerous because they involve the use of either the sectioning...
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... the kerf is an extreme danger of the trunk may split and come back towards the operator (barber-chairing), or the tree may fall , since part of kickback at this point. Warning! There is about to cut . If you try to fall , causing loss of the guide bar. In order to... could spring back toward the operator and cause loss of control of kickback during the limbing operation. There is cutting a log into sections. 001BA033 KN MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 21
... the kerf is an extreme danger of the trunk may split and come back towards the operator (barber-chairing), or the tree may fall , since part of kickback at this point. Warning! There is about to cut . If you try to fall , causing loss of the guide bar. In order to... could spring back toward the operator and cause loss of control of kickback during the limbing operation. There is cutting a log into sections. 001BA033 KN MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 21
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...! If on a slope, stand on saw pinches, stop the engine and make sure that the cutting tool is used , STIHL may cause serious or fatal injury. maintained properly or if nonapproved replacement parts were 1 used to burst. Please refer to hold the log with your instruction manual. Wear gloves when handling or.... Do not attempt any maintenance or repair work not described in your leg or foot. 22 001BA051 LÄ Logs under strain: Risk of the log. MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C
...! If on a slope, stand on saw pinches, stop the engine and make sure that the cutting tool is used , STIHL may cause serious or fatal injury. maintained properly or if nonapproved replacement parts were 1 used to burst. Please refer to hold the log with your instruction manual. Wear gloves when handling or.... Do not attempt any maintenance or repair work not described in your leg or foot. 22 001BA051 LÄ Logs under strain: Risk of the log. MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C
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... solid jet of water may reduce friction of forest fires is engaged. Do not operate your STIHL servicing dealer for periodic inspection and servicing of kickback and other injuries, it must be securely ...statement near the end of wear will vary depending upon usage, conditions under which may damage parts of the chain brake and can spot a dull chain when easy-to-cut wood becomes .... Store chain saw chain brake incurs wear each use. Warning! Keep the chain sharp. MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 23 Warning! annually. Before storing for the chain brake on your machine with ...
... solid jet of water may reduce friction of forest fires is engaged. Do not operate your STIHL servicing dealer for periodic inspection and servicing of kickback and other injuries, it must be securely ...statement near the end of wear will vary depending upon usage, conditions under which may damage parts of the chain brake and can spot a dull chain when easy-to-cut wood becomes .... Store chain saw chain brake incurs wear each use. Warning! Keep the chain sharp. MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 23 Warning! annually. Before storing for the chain brake on your machine with ...
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... work: Run engine at the following intervals: Full-time usage: Part-time usage: Occasional usage: every 3 months every 6 months every 12 months Starting / Stopping the Engine Positions of the combustion chamber, if the engine was flooded 32 MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C To set the master control lever to warm start n, first... for the first time - English felling cut. The chain brake will operate only if it serviced and maintained regularly by trained personnel, such as your STIHL servicing dealer, at idle speed, engage the chain brake (push hand guard toward bar nose).
... work: Run engine at the following intervals: Full-time usage: Part-time usage: Occasional usage: every 3 months every 6 months every 12 months Starting / Stopping the Engine Positions of the combustion chamber, if the engine was flooded 32 MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C To set the master control lever to warm start n, first... for the first time - English felling cut. The chain brake will operate only if it serviced and maintained regularly by trained personnel, such as your STIHL servicing dealer, at idle speed, engage the chain brake (push hand guard toward bar nose).
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...flow of ignition, until you have to sag. Short-term storage Wait for engine to achieve an apparent increase in power - As all moving parts have retensioned it cools down . Always slacken off . Chain at operating temperature during the break-in period. This protects enginemounted components (ignition, ... than one that the heat in use already for the first three tank fillings. Long-term storage See "Storing the machine" 36 MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C see "Tensioning the Saw Chain". Check chain tension frequently A new saw chain must not come out of the bar groove...
...flow of ignition, until you have to sag. Short-term storage Wait for engine to achieve an apparent increase in power - As all moving parts have retensioned it cools down . Always slacken off . Chain at operating temperature during the break-in period. This protects enginemounted components (ignition, ... than one that the heat in use already for the first three tank fillings. Long-term storage See "Storing the machine" 36 MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C see "Tensioning the Saw Chain". Check chain tension frequently A new saw chain must not come out of the bar groove...
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...° to the left N Lift off the shroud Version B N Turn lever 90" to the left N Lift off the shroud Refitting the shroud 143BA056 KN Install parts in the area used most for cutting. 143BA026 KN Chain type Picco Rapid Rapid Rapid Pitch Minimum groove depth 3/8" P 0.20" (5.0 mm) 1/4" 0.16" (4.0 mm)... accessory) - with the scale on the version. N Regularly clean the oil inlet hole (1), the oilway (2) and the bar groove (3). MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 37 The drive link tangs will not ride on the bar rails. every time you sharpen the chain and every time you replace...
...° to the left N Lift off the shroud Version B N Turn lever 90" to the left N Lift off the shroud Refitting the shroud 143BA056 KN Install parts in the area used most for cutting. 143BA026 KN Chain type Picco Rapid Rapid Rapid Pitch Minimum groove depth 3/8" P 0.20" (5.0 mm) 1/4" 0.16" (4.0 mm)... accessory) - with the scale on the version. N Regularly clean the oil inlet hole (1), the oilway (2) and the bar groove (3). MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 37 The drive link tangs will not ride on the bar rails. every time you sharpen the chain and every time you replace...
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... N Start and warm up the engine N Using the idle speed screw (LD), set the Master Control lever to cold start or runs poorly at part throttle etc.) affect the condition of the spark plug. Wrong fuel mix (too much engine oil in operation. then back off the spark plug boot... N Unscrew spark plug MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 39 Spark Arresting Screen in position and secure it with a spark arresting screen. N Refit the spark arresting screen - place the cover...
... N Start and warm up the engine N Using the idle speed screw (LD), set the Master Control lever to cold start or runs poorly at part throttle etc.) affect the condition of the spark plug. Wrong fuel mix (too much engine oil in operation. then back off the spark plug boot... N Unscrew spark plug MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C 39 Spark Arresting Screen in position and secure it with a spark arresting screen. N Refit the spark arresting screen - place the cover...
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... out the rope more than specified since it might break N Do not let the starter grip snap back, guide it replaced by STIHL. Too much oil in the reverse sequence. To reduce the risk of the proper size. (Note: If terminal has detachable SAE adapter..., MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C Unfavorable running conditions, e.g. English Checking the Spark Plug Starter rope A N Clean dirty spark plug. N Check electrode gap (A) and readjust if necessary - Dirty air filter. - operating at part load. 000BA039 KN 000BA071 KN 1 2 Warning! Always press spark plug boot (1) snugly onto spark ...
... out the rope more than specified since it might break N Do not let the starter grip snap back, guide it replaced by STIHL. Too much oil in the reverse sequence. To reduce the risk of the proper size. (Note: If terminal has detachable SAE adapter..., MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C Unfavorable running conditions, e.g. English Checking the Spark Plug Starter rope A N Clean dirty spark plug. N Check electrode gap (A) and readjust if necessary - Dirty air filter. - operating at part load. 000BA039 KN 000BA071 KN 1 2 Warning! Always press spark plug boot (1) snugly onto spark ...
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...The angles must be maintained during resharpening. 689BA027 KN 689BA021 KN Sharpening and side plate angles A B A Sharpening angle STIHL saw chains are sharpened with the angles and dimensions listed below is embossed in the designation. English Maintaining and Sharpening the... increased wear - rework accordingly Carbide-tipped (Duro) saw chain breakage. 42 MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C Compliance with a 30° sharpening angle. risk of wear - this leads to the remaining parts in the saw chain - especially depth gauges that are especially wear-resistant. Marking...
...The angles must be maintained during resharpening. 689BA027 KN 689BA021 KN Sharpening and side plate angles A B A Sharpening angle STIHL saw chains are sharpened with the angles and dimensions listed below is embossed in the designation. English Maintaining and Sharpening the... increased wear - rework accordingly Carbide-tipped (Duro) saw chain breakage. 42 MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C Compliance with a 30° sharpening angle. risk of wear - this leads to the remaining parts in the saw chain - especially depth gauges that are especially wear-resistant. Marking...
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... edge of the chain saw to be checked - lubricate the saw chain thoroughly N In the event of extended periods of the chain saw . 44 MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C when doing this could increase the tendency of disuse, store saw chains in cleaned and oiled condition 689BA052 KN 689BA044 KN 1 2 N Lay... mark (see arrow) - N Rework the depth gauge so that are too low increase the kickback tendency of the depth gauge parallel to 0.2 mm (0.008"). upper part of the cutter. the highest point of the frost season, the distance can be filed;
... edge of the chain saw to be checked - lubricate the saw chain thoroughly N In the event of extended periods of the chain saw . 44 MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C when doing this could increase the tendency of disuse, store saw chains in cleaned and oiled condition 689BA052 KN 689BA044 KN 1 2 N Lay... mark (see arrow) - N Rework the depth gauge so that are too low increase the kickback tendency of the depth gauge parallel to 0.2 mm (0.008"). upper part of the cutter. the highest point of the frost season, the distance can be filed;
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English Sharpening tools (special accessories) Chain pitch Round file ^ Round file File holder File gauge Inches (mm) mm (Inches) Part number Part number Part number 1/4 P (6.35) 3.2 (1/8) 5605 771 3206 5605 750 4300 0000 893 4005 1/4 (6.35) 4.0 (5/32) 5605 772 4006 5605 750 4327 1110 893 4000 3/8 P (9.32) 4.0... 750 4330 1106 893 4000 1) consisting of file holder with round file, taper square file and file gauge Taper square file Sharpening set1) Part number Part number 0814 252 3356 - - - 0814 252 3356 5605 007 1027 0814 252 3356 5605 007 1027 0814 252 3356 5605 007 1028 ...
English Sharpening tools (special accessories) Chain pitch Round file ^ Round file File holder File gauge Inches (mm) mm (Inches) Part number Part number Part number 1/4 P (6.35) 3.2 (1/8) 5605 771 3206 5605 750 4300 0000 893 4005 1/4 (6.35) 4.0 (5/32) 5605 772 4006 5605 750 4327 1110 893 4000 3/8 P (9.32) 4.0... 750 4330 1106 893 4000 1) consisting of file holder with round file, taper square file and file gauge Taper square file Sharpening set1) Part number Part number 0814 252 3356 - - - 0814 252 3356 5605 007 1027 0814 252 3356 5605 007 1027 0814 252 3356 5605 007 1028 ...
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English Main Parts 12 7 13 81 3 5 2 4 6 7 10 9 11 8 16 15 14 # 17 18 19 23 20 24 22 21 25 1 Shroud Lock 2 Carburetor Adjusting Screw 3 Decompression Valve1) (Automatically ... Fuel Filler Cap 22 Throttle Trigger 23 Throttle Trigger Lockout 24 Rear Handle 25 Rear Hand Guard # Serial Number 207BA003 KN 1) Depending on Model 48 MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C
English Main Parts 12 7 13 81 3 5 2 4 6 7 10 9 11 8 16 15 14 # 17 18 19 23 20 24 22 21 25 1 Shroud Lock 2 Carburetor Adjusting Screw 3 Decompression Valve1) (Automatically ... Fuel Filler Cap 22 Throttle Trigger 23 Throttle Trigger Lockout 24 Rear Handle 25 Rear Hand Guard # Serial Number 207BA003 KN 1) Depending on Model 48 MS 170, MS 170 C, MS 180, MS 180 C