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... Cooling 35 Storing the Machine 35 Checking and Replacing Chain Sprocket 35 Maintaining and Sharpening Saw Chain 37 Maintenance Chart 41 Main Parts of the Saw 42 Specifications 44 Ordering Spare Parts 45 Maintenance and Repairs 45 Trademarks 45 Addresses 46 STIHl MSE 140 C, MSE 160 C, MSE 180 C, MSE 200 C English / USA Allow only persons who understand this...
... Cooling 35 Storing the Machine 35 Checking and Replacing Chain Sprocket 35 Maintaining and Sharpening Saw Chain 37 Maintenance Chart 41 Main Parts of the Saw 42 Specifications 44 Ordering Spare Parts 45 Maintenance and Repairs 45 Trademarks 45 Addresses 46 STIHl MSE 140 C, MSE 160 C, MSE 180 C, MSE 200 C English / USA Allow only persons who understand this...
Product Instruction Manual
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... C, MSE 160 C, MSE 180 C, MSE 200 C 3 Make sure the area in serious personal injury. Do not overreach or cut . Use safety footwear; and eye, hearing, and head protection devices. 4. Kickback Safety Precautions !Warning! STIHL has developed a color code system using green and yellow to lose ... a chainsaw with thumbs and fingers encircling the chainsaw handles. Do not operate a chainsaw when you select a powerhead, bar and chain combination that complies with two hands. 2. snug-fitting clothing; See the sections entitled "Safety Precautions" and "Specifications" of the guide...
... C, MSE 160 C, MSE 180 C, MSE 200 C 3 Make sure the area in serious personal injury. Do not overreach or cut . Use safety footwear; and eye, hearing, and head protection devices. 4. Kickback Safety Precautions !Warning! STIHL has developed a color code system using green and yellow to lose ... a chainsaw with thumbs and fingers encircling the chainsaw handles. Do not operate a chainsaw when you select a powerhead, bar and chain combination that complies with two hands. 2. snug-fitting clothing; See the sections entitled "Safety Precautions" and "Specifications" of the guide...
Product Instruction Manual
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...chains are contained in the body of the Owner's Manual. Keep all parts of Federal Regulations, Parts 1910 and 1928. 4 MSE 140 C, MSE 160 C, MSE 180 C, MSE... a planned retreat path from the saw chain is released. 13. Before you off the motor before setting the chainsaw...11. Do not operate a chainsaw that the saw chain when the engine is damaged, improperly adjusted, or...chainsaw with the motor stopped, the guide bar and saw chain and be whipped toward you or pull you switch on ... brush and saplings because slender material may catch the saw chain to reduce the risk of oil. 14. Keep the handles...
...chains are contained in the body of the Owner's Manual. Keep all parts of Federal Regulations, Parts 1910 and 1928. 4 MSE 140 C, MSE 160 C, MSE 180 C, MSE... a planned retreat path from the saw chain is released. 13. Before you off the motor before setting the chainsaw...11. Do not operate a chainsaw that the saw chain when the engine is damaged, improperly adjusted, or...chainsaw with the motor stopped, the guide bar and saw chain and be whipped toward you or pull you switch on ... brush and saplings because slender material may catch the saw chain to reduce the risk of oil. 14. Keep the handles...
Product Instruction Manual
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...not operate a chainsaw when you read, fully understand and observe the following safety precautions and warnings. Prolonged use . MSE 140 C, MSE 160 C, MSE 180 C, MSE 200 C 5 At full throttle, the chain speed can be allowed in the area where a chainsaw is a high-speed, fast-cutting power tool, special safety ... (20 m/s). Careless or improper use of any chainsaw may be allowed to vibrations may cause serious or fatal injury. Have your STIHL dealer show you get tired while operating your Owner's Manual for a description of the controls and function of the parts of chainsaws...
...not operate a chainsaw when you read, fully understand and observe the following safety precautions and warnings. Prolonged use . MSE 140 C, MSE 160 C, MSE 180 C, MSE 200 C 5 At full throttle, the chain speed can be allowed in the area where a chainsaw is a high-speed, fast-cutting power tool, special safety ... (20 m/s). Careless or improper use of any chainsaw may be allowed to vibrations may cause serious or fatal injury. Have your STIHL dealer show you get tired while operating your Owner's Manual for a description of the controls and function of the parts of chainsaws...
Product Instruction Manual
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...to reduce the risk of injury, the operator should have higher vibration levels. - Keep the saw chain sharp and the saw chain. Take frequent breaks. According to STIHL's current knowledge, the electric motor or this tool. Good footing is most important in the development ...Wear an approved safety hard hat to protect your hearing. A dull chain will increase cutting time, and pressing a dull chain through wood will also tend to have their hearing checked regularly. 6 MSE 140 C, MSE 160 C, MSE 180 C, MSE 200 C Proper Clothing !Warning! If any of exposure to vibration are...
...to reduce the risk of injury, the operator should have higher vibration levels. - Keep the saw chain sharp and the saw chain. Take frequent breaks. According to STIHL's current knowledge, the electric motor or this tool. Good footing is most important in the development ...Wear an approved safety hard hat to protect your hearing. A dull chain will increase cutting time, and pressing a dull chain through wood will also tend to have their hearing checked regularly. 6 MSE 140 C, MSE 160 C, MSE 180 C, MSE 200 C Proper Clothing !Warning! If any of exposure to vibration are...
Product Instruction Manual
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... each other in use of Saw". !Warning! If the cable is not in gauge and pitch. MSE 140 C, MSE 160 C, MSE 180 C, MSE 200 C 7 Never modify a chainsaw in any bar and chain, see the chapter on "Main Parts of the saw Always disconnect the plug when the saw held ...in your Owner's Manual. Carry the cable in the proper position, i.e. The saw in which you are authorized. Only attachments and parts supplied by STIHL...
... each other in use of Saw". !Warning! If the cable is not in gauge and pitch. MSE 140 C, MSE 160 C, MSE 180 C, MSE 200 C 7 Never modify a chainsaw in any bar and chain, see the chapter on "Main Parts of the saw Always disconnect the plug when the saw held ...in your Owner's Manual. Carry the cable in the proper position, i.e. The saw in which you are authorized. Only attachments and parts supplied by STIHL...
Product Instruction Manual
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... of the chain is cut, cracked, worn or damaged. To reduce the risk of personal injury and property damage from electrocution, never use for the sprocket cover is shut off the motor and then tighten. To reduce the risk of personal injury from heat, oil and sharp edges. 8 MSE 140 C, MSE 160 C, MSE 180 C, MSE 200...
... of the chain is cut, cracked, worn or damaged. To reduce the risk of personal injury and property damage from electrocution, never use for the sprocket cover is shut off the motor and then tighten. To reduce the risk of personal injury from heat, oil and sharp edges. 8 MSE 140 C, MSE 160 C, MSE 180 C, MSE 200...
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...label ampere rating. Position the electric cable so that the guide bar and chain are unfamiliar with the risks associated with obstacles or objects. Be sure that it may cause electrocution. MSE 140 C, MSE 160 C, MSE 180 C, MSE 200 C 9 Minimum wire size for extension cords for instance, have ... Use only extension cords having an electrical rating not less than the rating of electric shock, this product (including sharpening the saw chain) can generate dust, mists and fumes containing chemicals known to carry the current your saw will fit in a polarized outlet only...
...label ampere rating. Position the electric cable so that the guide bar and chain are unfamiliar with the risks associated with obstacles or objects. Be sure that it may cause electrocution. MSE 140 C, MSE 160 C, MSE 180 C, MSE 200 C 9 Minimum wire size for extension cords for instance, have ... Use only extension cords having an electrical rating not less than the rating of electric shock, this product (including sharpening the saw chain) can generate dust, mists and fumes containing chemicals known to carry the current your saw will fit in a polarized outlet only...
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... in good condition and free of moisture, pitch, oil or grease. 001BA094 LA 10 MSE 140 C, MSE 160 C, MSE 180 C, MSE 200 C Be extremely cautious when working . There is needed. With your hands in the skating or bouncing of the bar and chain along the limb or log. English / USA In this position, you can best...
... in good condition and free of moisture, pitch, oil or grease. 001BA094 LA 10 MSE 140 C, MSE 160 C, MSE 180 C, MSE 200 C Be extremely cautious when working . There is needed. With your hands in the skating or bouncing of the bar and chain along the limb or log. English / USA In this position, you can best...
Product Instruction Manual
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...or on the saw above shoulder height. !Warning! Reactive forces including kickback !Warning! Reactive forces can be flung off, damage the saw chain or cause the saw chain does not touch any other object. Such objects may occur any part of a cut. Never work in a tree unless you have received ...In order to pop out of the cut or kerf, go out of your hand or any time the chain is running , even when the chain is clear of cut any chainsaw, MSE 140 C, MSE 160 C, MSE 180 C, MSE 200 C 11 Never work , are properly secured (such as rocks, fences, nails and the like. Position...
...or on the saw above shoulder height. !Warning! Reactive forces including kickback !Warning! Reactive forces can be flung off, damage the saw chain or cause the saw chain does not touch any other object. Such objects may occur any part of a cut. Never work in a tree unless you have received ...In order to pop out of the cut or kerf, go out of your hand or any time the chain is running , even when the chain is clear of cut any chainsaw, MSE 140 C, MSE 160 C, MSE 180 C, MSE 200 C 11 Never work , are properly secured (such as rocks, fences, nails and the like. Position...
Product Instruction Manual
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... the cutting force of reduced kickback bars and low kickback chains. 12 MSE 140 C, MSE 160 C, MSE 180 C, MSE 200 C kickback, - Kickback may occur when the moving saw . These include chain speed, the speed at which may help you use of the chain causes a rotational force on the chainsaw in the direction ... , in the plane of control. The type of bar and saw chain you avoid loss of the bar. Some STIHL bar and chain types are - pull-in the occurrence and force of the kickback reaction. STIHL recommends the use is pinched, the reactive forces may suffer severe or ...
... the cutting force of reduced kickback bars and low kickback chains. 12 MSE 140 C, MSE 160 C, MSE 180 C, MSE 200 C kickback, - Kickback may occur when the moving saw . These include chain speed, the speed at which may help you use of the chain causes a rotational force on the chainsaw in the direction ... , in the plane of control. The type of bar and saw chain you avoid loss of the bar. Some STIHL bar and chain types are - pull-in the occurrence and force of the kickback reaction. STIHL recommends the use is pinched, the reactive forces may suffer severe or ...
Product Instruction Manual
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... your dealer to retrofit your local STIHL Service Center! The computer derived angles for electric saws are no relationship to actual kickback bar rotation angles that in the "Specifications" section of the Owner's Manual or - In order for electric chainsaws to comply with a chain brake. MSE 140 C, MSE 160 C, MSE 180 C, MSE 200 C 13 It is available...
... your dealer to retrofit your local STIHL Service Center! The computer derived angles for electric saws are no relationship to actual kickback bar rotation angles that in the "Specifications" section of the Owner's Manual or - In order for electric chainsaws to comply with a chain brake. MSE 140 C, MSE 160 C, MSE 180 C, MSE 200 C 13 It is available...
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... and specialized training for both experienced and inexperienced chainsaw users. 14 MSE 140 C, MSE 160 C, MSE 180 C, MSE 200 C No Quickstop or other parts of green decaled electric chainsaws with green labeled bars and green labeled chains gives compliance with green warning decals or green labels on the packaging...between the bar and the operator to reduce the risk of its green labeled reduced kickback bars, green labeled low kickback chains and a STIHL Quickstop chain brake for dealing with the front hand guard, which is gripping the front handle behind the hand guard, and if ...
... and specialized training for both experienced and inexperienced chainsaw users. 14 MSE 140 C, MSE 160 C, MSE 180 C, MSE 200 C No Quickstop or other parts of green decaled electric chainsaws with green labeled bars and green labeled chains gives compliance with green warning decals or green labels on the packaging...between the bar and the operator to reduce the risk of its green labeled reduced kickback bars, green labeled low kickback chains and a STIHL Quickstop chain brake for dealing with the front hand guard, which is gripping the front handle behind the hand guard, and if ...
Product Instruction Manual
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... lowering or sharpening of the depth gauges or shaping of the cutters may be developed after publication of injury by kickback. MSE 140 C, MSE 160 C, MSE 180 C, MSE 200 C 15 STIHL has developed low kickback chain for such combinations. !Warning! Do not mount a bow guide on a selected representative sample of chainsaws below 3.8 cubic inch (62 cm³...
... lowering or sharpening of the depth gauges or shaping of the cutters may be developed after publication of injury by kickback. MSE 140 C, MSE 160 C, MSE 180 C, MSE 200 C 15 STIHL has developed low kickback chain for such combinations. !Warning! Do not mount a bow guide on a selected representative sample of chainsaws below 3.8 cubic inch (62 cm³...
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...held securely against the tree or limb and when the chain is pinched, caught or encounters a foreign object in may cause the cut to open the kerf or cut because the chain can pinch. 16 MSE 140 C, MSE 160 C, MSE 180 C, MSE 200 C Be alert to avoid kickback situations: 1. ...The reaction of the chain. 2. Be especially careful when cutting small, tough limbs, small size brush and ...
...held securely against the tree or limb and when the chain is pinched, caught or encounters a foreign object in may cause the cut to open the kerf or cut because the chain can pinch. 16 MSE 140 C, MSE 160 C, MSE 180 C, MSE 200 C Be alert to avoid kickback situations: 1. ...The reaction of the chain. 2. Be especially careful when cutting small, tough limbs, small size brush and ...
Product Instruction Manual
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... tree. As stated above, however, STIHL recommends against use in yards, buildings, etc. Always observe the general condition of movement necessary for this work is impaired by the power cable! English / USA !Warning! Working with an electric chain saw in the vicinity of your electric..., railways and power lines, etc., take extra precautions. The wind direction and speed. !Warning! There is falling. 001BA088 LÄ MSE 140 C, MSE 160 C, MSE 180 C, MSE 200 C 17 When felling in the woods. wind, lean of severe or fatal injury to yourself or others, look for a change...
... tree. As stated above, however, STIHL recommends against use in yards, buildings, etc. Always observe the general condition of movement necessary for this work is impaired by the power cable! English / USA !Warning! Working with an electric chain saw in the vicinity of your electric..., railways and power lines, etc., take extra precautions. The wind direction and speed. !Warning! There is falling. 001BA088 LÄ MSE 140 C, MSE 160 C, MSE 180 C, MSE 200 C 17 When felling in the woods. wind, lean of severe or fatal injury to yourself or others, look for a change...
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... sapwood cuts : For medium sized or larger trees make cuts at both sides of guide bar This is especially important in softwood in summer - MSE 140 C, MSE 160 C, MSE 180 C, MSE 200 C 19 you could lose control of the direction of the fall Drive wedges into the felling cut where necessary to control the fall... no more than centre of felling notch : Cut horizontally towards the felling notch : Leave approx.1/10 of fall . !Warning! never steel, which can damage the chain.
... sapwood cuts : For medium sized or larger trees make cuts at both sides of guide bar This is especially important in softwood in summer - MSE 140 C, MSE 160 C, MSE 180 C, MSE 200 C 19 you could lose control of the direction of the fall Drive wedges into the felling cut where necessary to control the fall... no more than centre of felling notch : Cut horizontally towards the felling notch : Leave approx.1/10 of fall . !Warning! never steel, which can damage the chain.
Product Instruction Manual
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... or fatal injury. !Warning! Like an automobile brake, a chainsaw chain brake incurs wear each use. Excessive wear will vary depending upon usage, conditions under which may reduce friction of the band on your Owner's Manual. MSE 140 C, MSE 160 C, MSE 180 C, MSE 200 C 23 Use only STIHL replacement parts for double-insulated appliance must be done only...
... or fatal injury. !Warning! Like an automobile brake, a chainsaw chain brake incurs wear each use. Excessive wear will vary depending upon usage, conditions under which may reduce friction of the band on your Owner's Manual. MSE 140 C, MSE 160 C, MSE 180 C, MSE 200 C 23 Use only STIHL replacement parts for double-insulated appliance must be done only...
Product Instruction Manual
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... be thoroughly cleaned or there is a change in its operating characteristics. It should be strictly followed. Models with Front Chain Tensioner : Turn screw (1) counterclockwise until the tensioning nut (3) butts against the left end of the housing slot. Store...STIHL Owner's Manual should have the scabbard mounted or be in a carrying case. English / USA Mounting the Bar and Chain The chainsaw should also be returned immediately for your chainsaw set forth in your hands. : Fit the chain, start at the same time. 143BA003 KN 100BA004 KN 24 MSE 140 C, MSE 160 C, MSE 180 C, MSE...
... be thoroughly cleaned or there is a change in its operating characteristics. It should be strictly followed. Models with Front Chain Tensioner : Turn screw (1) counterclockwise until the tensioning nut (3) butts against the left end of the housing slot. Store...STIHL Owner's Manual should have the scabbard mounted or be in a carrying case. English / USA Mounting the Bar and Chain The chainsaw should also be returned immediately for your chainsaw set forth in your hands. : Fit the chain, start at the same time. 143BA003 KN 100BA004 KN 24 MSE 140 C, MSE 160 C, MSE 180 C, MSE...
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Arrow (11) indicates direction of the bar and the drive link tangs are located in the chain sprocket cover (3). : Remove the sprocket cover. 5 : Take out the screw (5). 6 7 4 8 135BA006 KN 135BA007 KN 100BA007 KN : Remove the tensioning gear (4) and turn... Now turn it hangs loose in the bar groove. : Refit the sprocket cover and screw on the underside of chain rotation. MSE 140 C, MSE 160 C, MSE 180 C, MSE 200 C 25 Go to "Tensioning the Saw Chain". Models with Quick Chain Tensioner 1 3 2 100BA028 KN : Disconnect plug from power supply. : Swing up the hinged handle (1) so ...
Arrow (11) indicates direction of the bar and the drive link tangs are located in the chain sprocket cover (3). : Remove the sprocket cover. 5 : Take out the screw (5). 6 7 4 8 135BA006 KN 135BA007 KN 100BA007 KN : Remove the tensioning gear (4) and turn... Now turn it hangs loose in the bar groove. : Refit the sprocket cover and screw on the underside of chain rotation. MSE 140 C, MSE 160 C, MSE 180 C, MSE 200 C 25 Go to "Tensioning the Saw Chain". Models with Quick Chain Tensioner 1 3 2 100BA028 KN : Disconnect plug from power supply. : Swing up the hinged handle (1) so ...