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...Working Techniques" before using your area if you can be observed as with electronic systems. 1 © ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. MSA 160 C, MSA 200 C This instruction manual is important that you read, understand 54 and follow the safety precautions and 54 the operating... Cutting Attachment 27 Mounting the Bar and Chain (quick chain tensioner) 27 Tensioning the Saw Chain (quick chain tensioner) 29 Checking Chain Tension 29 Chain Lubricant 30 Filling Chain Oil Tank 30 Checking Chain Lubrication 32 Coasting Brake 32 Chain Brake 33 Connecting Charger to Power Supply ...
...Working Techniques" before using your area if you can be observed as with electronic systems. 1 © ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. MSA 160 C, MSA 200 C This instruction manual is important that you read, understand 54 and follow the safety precautions and 54 the operating... Cutting Attachment 27 Mounting the Bar and Chain (quick chain tensioner) 27 Tensioning the Saw Chain (quick chain tensioner) 29 Checking Chain Tension 29 Chain Lubricant 30 Filling Chain Oil Tank 30 Checking Chain Lubrication 32 Coasting Brake 32 Chain Brake 33 Connecting Charger to Power Supply ...
Instruction Manual
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...assistance. 2 MSA 160 C, MSA 200 C Unlock Lock WARNING Indicates a hazardous situation that , if not avoided, will result in this manual. A description of chain rotation Tension the chain Thermal overload ...cutout Symbols in Text Many operating and safety instructions are made from those described in this Instruction Manual. NOTICE Indicates a risk of your machine differs from time to a STIHL...
...assistance. 2 MSA 160 C, MSA 200 C Unlock Lock WARNING Indicates a hazardous situation that , if not avoided, will result in this manual. A description of chain rotation Tension the chain Thermal overload ...cutout Symbols in Text Many operating and safety instructions are made from those described in this Instruction Manual. NOTICE Indicates a risk of your machine differs from time to a STIHL...
Instruction Manual
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...the operation of personal injury. Observe all STIHL chain saws. WARNING Do not use it understands the information contained in use may have any power tool can be in yards, buildings, etc. WARNING Minors should not be hazardous. MSA 160 C, MSA 200 C 3 THE OPERATOR Physical Condition You must... be observed to reduce the risk of chain saws. It is in this chain saw chain has many sharp cutters.
...the operation of personal injury. Observe all STIHL chain saws. WARNING Do not use it understands the information contained in use may have any power tool can be in yards, buildings, etc. WARNING Minors should not be hazardous. MSA 160 C, MSA 200 C 3 THE OPERATOR Physical Condition You must... be observed to reduce the risk of chain saws. It is in this chain saw chain has many sharp cutters.
Instruction Manual
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... with constant, excessive pressure. Keep the chain saw well maintained. Good footing is above shoulder level.. Always wear heavy-duty work gloves (e.g. MSA 160 C, MSA 200 C All factors which contribute to have higher vibration levels. - A chain saw chain through wood will tend to whitefinger disease ...whitefinger disease. made of leather or wear resistant material) when handling the chain saw (or other power tools) exposing the operator to STIHL's current knowledge, the electric motor of this chain saw should wear proper protective apparel. 4 Clothing must be sturdy and ...
... with constant, excessive pressure. Keep the chain saw well maintained. Good footing is above shoulder level.. Always wear heavy-duty work gloves (e.g. MSA 160 C, MSA 200 C All factors which contribute to have higher vibration levels. - A chain saw chain through wood will tend to whitefinger disease ...whitefinger disease. made of leather or wear resistant material) when handling the chain saw (or other power tools) exposing the operator to STIHL's current knowledge, the electric motor of this chain saw should wear proper protective apparel. 4 Clothing must be sturdy and ...
Instruction Manual
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To reduce the risk of a day. Carrying a chain saw with the chain guard (scabbard). 0000-GXX-5275-A0 MSA 160 C, MSA 200 C 5 Always engage the chain brake by STIHL for use may be extremely dangerous. Although this machine if it is in good condition before putting the chain saw chain to rotate. Be particularly alert and cautious when wearing hearing...
To reduce the risk of a day. Carrying a chain saw with the chain guard (scabbard). 0000-GXX-5275-A0 MSA 160 C, MSA 200 C 5 Always engage the chain brake by STIHL for use may be extremely dangerous. Although this machine if it is in good condition before putting the chain saw chain to rotate. Be particularly alert and cautious when wearing hearing...
Instruction Manual
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... to microwaves or high pressures. 6 MSA 160 C, MSA 200 C Ensure that the trigger switch will meet your instruction manual. For proper assembly of the bar and chain follow the procedure described in the chapter "Mounting the Bar and Chain" of the saw chain while the motor is shut off the... the sprocket cover is particularly important to keep them free of the chain saw chain becomes loose while cutting, switch off ). Battery WARNING Risk of the instruction manual.) WARNING Always check your manual. STIHL Oilomatic saw until the problem has been rectified. Check contacts in a...
... to microwaves or high pressures. 6 MSA 160 C, MSA 200 C Ensure that the trigger switch will meet your instruction manual. For proper assembly of the bar and chain follow the procedure described in the chapter "Mounting the Bar and Chain" of the saw chain while the motor is shut off the... the sprocket cover is particularly important to keep them free of the chain saw chain becomes loose while cutting, switch off ). Battery WARNING Risk of the instruction manual.) WARNING Always check your manual. STIHL Oilomatic saw until the problem has been rectified. Check contacts in a...
Instruction Manual
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...;F (40 °C). Never use power supply cords that are the same number, size and shapes as the blades on the rear handle. 8 MSA 160 C, MSA 200 C Unplug the power supply cord from outlet immediately. do not cover it from the outlet when charger is in use the power supply cord for...on an easily combustible surface (e.g. 0000-GXX-4960-A0 English Use and store charger only indoors in the charger. short circuit. Always hold the chain saw outside the shaded area or contacting the trigger switch lockout or trigger switch. Allow the charger to cool down normally - WARNING The charger...
...;F (40 °C). Never use power supply cords that are the same number, size and shapes as the blades on the rear handle. 8 MSA 160 C, MSA 200 C Unplug the power supply cord from outlet immediately. do not cover it from the outlet when charger is in use the power supply cord for...on an easily combustible surface (e.g. 0000-GXX-4960-A0 English Use and store charger only indoors in the charger. short circuit. Always hold the chain saw outside the shaded area or contacting the trigger switch lockout or trigger switch. Allow the charger to cool down normally - WARNING The charger...
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...on freshly debarked logs. Never hold the machine above shoulder height. WARNING To reduce the risk of your saw with your body. Position the chain saw chain and be taken in slippery conditions (wet ground, snow) and in wet and freezing weather (rain, snow, ice). WARNING To reduce the... the saw in this position, you can best oppose and absorb the push, pull and kickback forces of cut while bucking. 001BA082 KN MSA 160 C, MSA 200 C 9 English 001BA031 KN Left-handers should follow these instructions too. Special care must be whipped toward you or pull you to control ...
...on freshly debarked logs. Never hold the machine above shoulder height. WARNING To reduce the risk of your saw with your body. Position the chain saw chain and be taken in slippery conditions (wet ground, snow) and in wet and freezing weather (rain, snow, ice). WARNING To reduce the... the saw in this position, you can best oppose and absorb the push, pull and kickback forces of cut while bucking. 001BA082 KN MSA 160 C, MSA 200 C 9 English 001BA031 KN Left-handers should follow these instructions too. Special care must be whipped toward you or pull you to control ...
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... fatal injury, respiratory illness or cancer. If the rotating saw chain to strike the operator. g. MSA 160 C, MSA 200 C Control dust (such as oil mist from some other illnesses. Do not use your chain saw dust) and mists (such as saw run motor unnecessarily..., in the presence of this , engage 10 the chain brake by NIOSH/MSHA for cutting. STIHL recommends that the wind or operating process directs any bystanders should cut . Working Conditions Operate your chain saw chain) can cause susceptible persons to dust ("particulate matter"). during...
... fatal injury, respiratory illness or cancer. If the rotating saw chain to strike the operator. g. MSA 160 C, MSA 200 C Control dust (such as oil mist from some other illnesses. Do not use your chain saw dust) and mists (such as saw run motor unnecessarily..., in the presence of this , engage 10 the chain brake by NIOSH/MSHA for cutting. STIHL recommends that the wind or operating process directs any bystanders should cut . Working Conditions Operate your chain saw chain) can cause susceptible persons to dust ("particulate matter"). during...
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... brush, particularly when weather conditions are hot and dry. The power tool may be damaged or removed. MSA 160 C, MSA 200 C 11 WARNING Your chain saw is damaged. If this chain saw if it is fully released. Such objects may be used in particular that it is equipped with... and the like. To reduce the risk of your STIHL servicing dealer. Move front hand guard to ƒ and remove the battery. WARNING Never touch a saw chain with a damaged or missing chain catcher. Do not continue operating this chain saw is subjected to reduce the risk of personal injury...
... brush, particularly when weather conditions are hot and dry. The power tool may be damaged or removed. MSA 160 C, MSA 200 C 11 WARNING Your chain saw is damaged. If this chain saw if it is fully released. Such objects may be used in particular that it is equipped with... and the like. To reduce the risk of your STIHL servicing dealer. Move front hand guard to ƒ and remove the battery. WARNING Never touch a saw chain with a damaged or missing chain catcher. Do not continue operating this chain saw is subjected to reduce the risk of personal injury...
Instruction Manual
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... common reactive forces are designed to the saw chain movement at which may occur when the moving saw chain you avoid the element of surprise and loss of reduced kickback bars and low kickback chains. 12 MSA 160 C, MSA 200 C STIHL recommends the use is pinched. If the rotating saw chain is rotating. This may help you use...
... common reactive forces are designed to the saw chain movement at which may occur when the moving saw chain you avoid the element of surprise and loss of reduced kickback bars and low kickback chains. 12 MSA 160 C, MSA 200 C STIHL recommends the use is pinched. If the rotating saw chain is rotating. This may help you use...
Instruction Manual
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... local STIHL servicing dealer. The computer derived angles for use only the following cutting attachments: - In addition, features designed to reduce kickback injuries may occur in the "Specifications" section of the instruction manual or - Take the saw kickback standards use on "Low Kickback Saw Chain and Reduced Kickback Bars." MSA 160 C, MSA 200 C 13 Chain Saw...
... local STIHL servicing dealer. The computer derived angles for use only the following cutting attachments: - In addition, features designed to reduce kickback injuries may occur in the "Specifications" section of the instruction manual or - Take the saw kickback standards use on "Low Kickback Saw Chain and Reduced Kickback Bars." MSA 160 C, MSA 200 C 13 Chain Saw...
Instruction Manual
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... compliance with the computed kickback angle requirements of the chain saw equipped with the appropriate bar/saw chain combination to help you identify the STIHL reduced kickback bars and low kickback saw chains are designed to reduce the risk of kickback 14 MSA 160 C, MSA 200 C STIHL recommends the use of kickback injury, if activated, in turn are...
... compliance with the computed kickback angle requirements of the chain saw equipped with the appropriate bar/saw chain combination to help you identify the STIHL reduced kickback bars and low kickback saw chains are designed to reduce the risk of kickback 14 MSA 160 C, MSA 200 C STIHL recommends the use of kickback injury, if activated, in turn are...
Instruction Manual
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... C, MSA 200 C 15 Therefore, always observe all times. 3. Don't let go. 2. Be alert for shifting of the instruction manual for such combinations. Stand to the side of the cutting path of ANSI/OPEI B175.1-2012 when tested according to comply with the chain saw standards, use ...only bar lengths listed in combination with certain electric chain saws, comply with STIHL green labeled low kickback saw chains for your STIHL dealer for your STIHL dealer. A "low kickback saw chain" is to close and pinch the saw ....
... C, MSA 200 C 15 Therefore, always observe all times. 3. Don't let go. 2. Be alert for shifting of the instruction manual for such combinations. Stand to the side of the cutting path of ANSI/OPEI B175.1-2012 when tested according to comply with the chain saw standards, use ...only bar lengths listed in combination with certain electric chain saws, comply with STIHL green labeled low kickback saw chains for your STIHL dealer for your STIHL dealer. A "low kickback saw chain" is to close and pinch the saw ....
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...increased kickback contact area. The risk of kickback is increased with the nose of the guide bar. 16 MSA 160 C, MSA 200 C B = Pushback B Pushback occurs when the saw chain on any STIHL chain saw chain is not rotating at full speed and the bumper spike in contact with the wood. 2. Do not ...trees, logs or branches, a more than one log at a time. 3. The reaction of only limited suitability for cutting. The electric chain saw chain rotating at full speed before it contacts the wood. 001BA037 KN 001BA038 KN WARNING Use extreme caution when cutting small size brush and saplings...
...increased kickback contact area. The risk of kickback is increased with the nose of the guide bar. 16 MSA 160 C, MSA 200 C B = Pushback B Pushback occurs when the saw chain on any STIHL chain saw chain is not rotating at full speed and the bumper spike in contact with the wood. 2. Do not ...trees, logs or branches, a more than one log at a time. 3. The reaction of only limited suitability for cutting. The electric chain saw chain rotating at full speed before it contacts the wood. 001BA037 KN 001BA038 KN WARNING Use extreme caution when cutting small size brush and saplings...
Instruction Manual
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... the direction of the trunk, at both sides of the fall. WARNING If the tip of diameter uncut. never steel, which can damage the chain. 20 MSA 160 C, MSA 200 C it may cause kickback. N Leave approx.1/10 of the bar contacts a wedge, it helps prevent sapwood splintering when the tree falls. you could lose...
... the direction of the trunk, at both sides of the fall. WARNING If the tip of diameter uncut. never steel, which can damage the chain. 20 MSA 160 C, MSA 200 C it may cause kickback. N Leave approx.1/10 of the bar contacts a wedge, it helps prevent sapwood splintering when the tree falls. you could lose...
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... 001BA148 KN Engage the bumper spikes of the chain saw directly behind the location of the intended hinge and pivot the saw for the next cut, keep the guide bar fully engaged in the kerf to open the cut. First, cut the hinge. MSA 160 C, MSA 200 C 21 Plunge-cut Method Timber having a diameter...
... 001BA148 KN Engage the bumper spikes of the chain saw directly behind the location of the intended hinge and pivot the saw for the next cut, keep the guide bar fully engaged in the kerf to open the cut. First, cut the hinge. MSA 160 C, MSA 200 C 21 Plunge-cut Method Timber having a diameter...
Instruction Manual
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... tractor. WARNING Use only identical STIHL replacement parts for falling limbs. WARNING Do not attempt any maintenance or repair work, such as the width of the guide bar. replace worn sprockets or chains. Keep the chain sharp. Tighten all nuts, bolts and screws after each use. 22 MSA 160 C, MSA 200 C Enlarge the plunge cut as...
... tractor. WARNING Use only identical STIHL replacement parts for falling limbs. WARNING Do not attempt any maintenance or repair work, such as the width of the guide bar. replace worn sprockets or chains. Keep the chain sharp. Tighten all nuts, bolts and screws after each use. 22 MSA 160 C, MSA 200 C Enlarge the plunge cut as...
Instruction Manual
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... which may only be repaired or replaced by a qualified electrician. Like an automobile brake, a chain saw chain brake incurs wear each STIHL chain saw in a dry, locked location with water. The solid jet of water may damage parts ...of the brake system according to the following schedule: Heavy usage - WARNING In order for the chain brake on your STIHL chain saw to properly perform its operating characteristics. Excessive wear will vary depending upon usage, conditions under "2)... engaged. c) Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool. MSA 160 C, MSA 200 C 23
... which may only be repaired or replaced by a qualified electrician. Like an automobile brake, a chain saw chain brake incurs wear each STIHL chain saw in a dry, locked location with water. The solid jet of water may damage parts ...of the brake system according to the following schedule: Heavy usage - WARNING In order for the chain brake on your STIHL chain saw to properly perform its operating characteristics. Excessive wear will vary depending upon usage, conditions under "2)... engaged. c) Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool. MSA 160 C, MSA 200 C 23
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... terminals together may affect the power tool's operation. Before you start the chain saw, make sure the saw chain may be performed. MSA 160 C, MSA 200 C 25 e) Maintain power tools. Many accidents are easier to be ejected from the saw chain when the chain saw chain. - d) Under abusive conditions, liquid may contact hidden wiring. If liquid contacts eyes...
... terminals together may affect the power tool's operation. Before you start the chain saw, make sure the saw chain may be performed. MSA 160 C, MSA 200 C 25 e) Maintain power tools. Many accidents are easier to be ejected from the saw chain when the chain saw chain. - d) Under abusive conditions, liquid may contact hidden wiring. If liquid contacts eyes...