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... do not understand any other power saw . MSE 170 C, MSE 210 C This instruction manual is a high-speed wood-cutting tool, some special safety precautions must be recycled. All rights reserved, especially the rights to www.stihlusa.com. VA7.G20. 0000006389_007_GB Careless or improper use may cause serious or even fatal injury. Contents English Original Instruction Manual Printed on chlorine-free paper Printing inks contain vegetable...
... do not understand any other power saw . MSE 170 C, MSE 210 C This instruction manual is a high-speed wood-cutting tool, some special safety precautions must be recycled. All rights reserved, especially the rights to www.stihlusa.com. VA7.G20. 0000006389_007_GB Careless or improper use may cause serious or even fatal injury. Contents English Original Instruction Manual Printed on chlorine-free paper Printing inks contain vegetable...
Instruction Manual
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... manual. If the operating characteristics or the appearance of a step or procedure that refers directly to an illustration may not be shown in this manual. Engineering Improvements STIHL's philosophy is also referred to as the saw, power tool or machine in this manual, please contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for your machine. English Guide to Using this Manual This instruction manual covers a STIHL electric chain saw...
... manual. If the operating characteristics or the appearance of a step or procedure that refers directly to an illustration may not be shown in this manual. Engineering Improvements STIHL's philosophy is also referred to as the saw, power tool or machine in this manual, please contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for your machine. English Guide to Using this Manual This instruction manual covers a STIHL electric chain saw...
Instruction Manual
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... Always switch off the motor, move front hand guard to match your model and meet your chain saw . This avoids the risk of movement necessary for cutting wooden objects. They are specifically designed to ƒ and disconnect the plug from the power supply before operating this manual. If you , even if the chain is very dangerous. MSE 170 C, MSE 210 C 3 Careless or improper use of...
... Always switch off the motor, move front hand guard to match your model and meet your chain saw . This avoids the risk of movement necessary for cutting wooden objects. They are specifically designed to ƒ and disconnect the plug from the power supply before operating this manual. If you , even if the chain is very dangerous. MSE 170 C, MSE 210 C 3 Careless or improper use of...
Instruction Manual
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... that contain pads of leather or wear resistant material) when handling the chain saw . Steel-toed safety boots are mentioned as factors in doubt, however, persons with constant, excessive pressure. Heavy-duty, nonslip gloves improve your grip and help to vibration are recommended. Take frequent breaks. If any of the chain saw and the cutting tool. MSE 170 C, MSE 210 C All...
... that contain pads of leather or wear resistant material) when handling the chain saw . Steel-toed safety boots are mentioned as factors in doubt, however, persons with constant, excessive pressure. Heavy-duty, nonslip gloves improve your grip and help to vibration are recommended. Take frequent breaks. If any of the chain saw and the cutting tool. MSE 170 C, MSE 210 C All...
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.... THE USE OF THE CHAIN SAW Transporting the Chain Saw WARNING Always switch off and the chain saw must be switched off the motor, move front hand guard to ƒ before continuing work. Chain saw noise may become damaged. 001BA069 LÄ MSE 170 C, MSE 210 C 5 Continual and regular users should point backwards, away from the direction in particular that it is restricted. WARNING Never operate your hearing...
.... THE USE OF THE CHAIN SAW Transporting the Chain Saw WARNING Always switch off and the chain saw must be switched off the motor, move front hand guard to ƒ before continuing work. Chain saw noise may become damaged. 001BA069 LÄ MSE 170 C, MSE 210 C 5 Continual and regular users should point backwards, away from the direction in particular that it is restricted. WARNING Never operate your hearing...
Instruction Manual
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... control your instruction manual. Before replacing any object, it may cause personal injury. Always make sure the hexagonal nut(s) for the sprocket cover is very important at all times. If the saw chain becomes loose while cutting, switch off ). WARNING After adjusting a saw chain, start the chain saw with the sprocket cover loose. For specific starting , particularly the trigger switch, trigger switch lockout, front handle guard and cutting attachment. WARNING...
... control your instruction manual. Before replacing any object, it may cause personal injury. Always make sure the hexagonal nut(s) for the sprocket cover is very important at all times. If the saw chain becomes loose while cutting, switch off ). WARNING After adjusting a saw chain, start the chain saw with the sprocket cover loose. For specific starting , particularly the trigger switch, trigger switch lockout, front handle guard and cutting attachment. WARNING...
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... before using the electric saw in use damaged extension cords. If you take a break at chain saw if the power cable is cut, cracked, worn or damaged. If you use an extension cord, be sure that your work, always disconnect the cable. Turn off power at your cable does not become entangled with both hands when you can best oppose and 9931BA027 KN MSE 170 C, MSE 210...
... before using the electric saw in use damaged extension cords. If you take a break at chain saw if the power cable is cut, cracked, worn or damaged. If you use an extension cord, be sure that your work, always disconnect the cable. Turn off power at your cable does not become entangled with both hands when you can best oppose and 9931BA027 KN MSE 170 C, MSE 210...
Instruction Manual
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...hand. see section on a sawhorse - Work carefully. Stop the motor immediately if you to control reactive forces and to strike the operator. English absorb the push, pull and kickback forces of your saw in such a way that first-time users should cut injuries, keep hands and feet away from the cutting tool. Be extremely cautious when working...001BA082 KN 8 MSE 170 C, MSE 210 C slender material may cause the moving cutting tool with one -person machine. WARNING Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Use extreme caution when cutting small-size brush, branches and ...
...hand. see section on a sawhorse - Work carefully. Stop the motor immediately if you to control reactive forces and to strike the operator. English absorb the push, pull and kickback forces of your saw in such a way that first-time users should cut injuries, keep hands and feet away from the cutting tool. Be extremely cautious when working...001BA082 KN 8 MSE 170 C, MSE 210 C slender material may cause the moving cutting tool with one -person machine. WARNING Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Use extreme caution when cutting small-size brush, branches and ...
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...; and disconnect the plug from the operator. heavy impact or a fall), MSE 170 C, MSE 210 C 9 WARNING Your chain saw chain (which produces wood chips rather than fine dust) and operating the unit so that it produces a minimum of dust and other authorities, for which it is subjected to move the front hand guard to cut or disturb asbestos or asbestos- WARNING Even...
...; and disconnect the plug from the operator. heavy impact or a fall), MSE 170 C, MSE 210 C 9 WARNING Your chain saw chain (which produces wood chips rather than fine dust) and operating the unit so that it produces a minimum of dust and other authorities, for which it is subjected to move the front hand guard to cut or disturb asbestos or asbestos- WARNING Even...
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...operate this chain saw if it is damaged. kickback, - Such use your direction. Check the cutting attachment at regular short intervals during operation, or immediately if there is not waterproof. Move front hand guard to accidents. DANGER Do not rely on the chain saw to cut...Have the power switched off before continuing work with any solid object such as rocks, fences, nails and the like. Surprise contributes to ƒ. - WARNING Kickback: 10 MSE 170 C, MSE 210 C Check in particular that the controls and safety devices are : - Contact your STIHL servicing dealer. ...
...operate this chain saw if it is damaged. kickback, - Such use your direction. Check the cutting attachment at regular short intervals during operation, or immediately if there is not waterproof. Move front hand guard to accidents. DANGER Do not rely on the chain saw to cut...Have the power switched off before continuing work with any solid object such as rocks, fences, nails and the like. Surprise contributes to ƒ. - WARNING Kickback: 10 MSE 170 C, MSE 210 C Check in particular that the controls and safety devices are : - Contact your STIHL servicing dealer. ...
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... guard helps protect your left hand contacts the front guard, which is the activation lever for activating the chain brake if it is called a Quickstop chain brake. In addition, removal of injury, never use the saw until the problem has been rectified. WARNING No Quickstop or other parts of your chain saw without contacting the front hand guard. 001BA174 KN WARNING Never operate...
... guard helps protect your left hand contacts the front guard, which is the activation lever for activating the chain brake if it is called a Quickstop chain brake. In addition, removal of injury, never use the saw until the problem has been rectified. WARNING No Quickstop or other parts of your chain saw without contacting the front hand guard. 001BA174 KN WARNING Never operate...
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... your STIHL dealer. Low Kickback Saw Chain Some types of saw chains have not been tested with all chain saw chains have specially designed components to reduce the risk of the depth gauges as ...specifications chapter of kickback. Always cut with the chain saw chain combinations may increase the risk and the energy of the instruction manual for both experienced and inexperienced chain saw . STIHL recommends the use only bar lengths listed in turn are designed to comply with other , non-listed bar/saw chains. MSE 170 C, MSE 210 C 13 New bar/saw standards as changing...
... your STIHL dealer. Low Kickback Saw Chain Some types of saw chains have not been tested with all chain saw chains have specially designed components to reduce the risk of the depth gauges as ...specifications chapter of kickback. Always cut with the chain saw chain combinations may increase the risk and the energy of the instruction manual for both experienced and inexperienced chain saw . STIHL recommends the use only bar lengths listed in turn are designed to comply with other , non-listed bar/saw chains. MSE 170 C, MSE 210 C 13 New bar/saw standards as changing...
Instruction Manual
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... parts they replace. Do not attempt any adjustments, maintenance or repair work, changing the saw chain or cleaning the saw is damaged, improperly adjusted or not completely or securely assembled. every three months, Moderate usage - Additionally, the daily maintenance schedule for maintenance and repair. WARNING Never operate a chain saw set forth in the chapters "Mounting the Bar and Chain", "Maintaining and Sharpening" and "Chain Brake". Follow the maintenance and repair instructions...
... parts they replace. Do not attempt any adjustments, maintenance or repair work, changing the saw chain or cleaning the saw is damaged, improperly adjusted or not completely or securely assembled. every three months, Moderate usage - Additionally, the daily maintenance schedule for maintenance and repair. WARNING Never operate a chain saw set forth in the chapters "Mounting the Bar and Chain", "Maintaining and Sharpening" and "Chain Brake". Follow the maintenance and repair instructions...
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... turning the power tool on. There is in explosive atmospheres, such as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for outdoor use . Water entering a power tool will reduce risk of electric shock. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Always wear eye protection. Ensure the switch is an increased risk of electric shock if your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool. 1) Work...
... turning the power tool on. There is in explosive atmospheres, such as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for outdoor use . Water entering a power tool will reduce risk of electric shock. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Always wear eye protection. Ensure the switch is an increased risk of electric shock if your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool. 1) Work...
Instruction Manual
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... operate a chain saw with sharp cutting edges are less likely to operate the power tool. MSE 170 C, MSE 210 C 23 g) If devices are provided for head, hands, legs and feet is operating. Use the correct power tool for operations different from the saw chain when the chain saw chain. - Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of dust collection can be performed. Power tools are caused by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts. Properly maintained cutting tools...
... operate a chain saw with sharp cutting edges are less likely to operate the power tool. MSE 170 C, MSE 210 C 23 g) If devices are provided for head, hands, legs and feet is operating. Use the correct power tool for operations different from the saw chain when the chain saw chain. - Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of dust collection can be performed. Power tools are caused by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts. Properly maintained cutting tools...
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..., oily handles are taken. Cut wood only. As a chain saw chain. - This helps prevent unintended tip contact and enables better control of control. - Follow the manufacturer's sharpening and maintenance instructions for lubricating, chain tensioning and changing accessories. Decreasing the depth gauge height can be whipped toward you or pull you should take several steps to increased kickback. 24 MSE 170 C, MSE 210 C
..., oily handles are taken. Cut wood only. As a chain saw chain. - This helps prevent unintended tip contact and enables better control of control. - Follow the manufacturer's sharpening and maintenance instructions for lubricating, chain tensioning and changing accessories. Decreasing the depth gauge height can be whipped toward you or pull you should take several steps to increased kickback. 24 MSE 170 C, MSE 210 C
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... by hand. WARNING Do not use only an environmentally compatible quality chain and bar lubricant. NOTICE Waste oil does not have the necessary lubricating properties and is environmentally harmful. The service life of the chain and guide bar depends on "Operating Instructions". 9931BA024 KN 9931BA012 KN Checking Chain Tension 1 N Disconnect the plug from the wall outlet. N Turn the adjusting wheel...
... by hand. WARNING Do not use only an environmentally compatible quality chain and bar lubricant. NOTICE Waste oil does not have the necessary lubricating properties and is environmentally harmful. The service life of the chain and guide bar depends on "Operating Instructions". 9931BA024 KN 9931BA012 KN Checking Chain Tension 1 N Disconnect the plug from the wall outlet. N Turn the adjusting wheel...
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... - there is marked on the depth gauge end of wear. Filing and side plate angles A B 689BA021 KN A Filing angle MSE 170 C, MSE 210 C 37 STIHL recommends you have your chain resharpened by a STIHL servicing dealer. 9931BA009 KN N Ease the E-clip (1) off the shaft. N Remove and inspect the washer (2) - N Install the new chain sprocket in the links and damaged rivets. replace it if it shows signs...
... - there is marked on the depth gauge end of wear. Filing and side plate angles A B 689BA021 KN A Filing angle MSE 170 C, MSE 210 C 37 STIHL recommends you have your chain resharpened by a STIHL servicing dealer. 9931BA009 KN N Ease the E-clip (1) off the shaft. N Remove and inspect the washer (2) - N Install the new chain sprocket in the links and damaged rivets. replace it if it shows signs...
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... MSE 170 C, MSE 210 C Other files have an X in a vise if necessary. N Clamp the bar in their designations. All cutters must be used for checking the filing and side plate angles, depth gauge setting, cutter length and groove depth. English STIHL saw chain sharpening files. File holder N Use a file holder A file holder must be the same on the file holder. pull hand guard against handle to a filing angle of hardwood to remove burrs...
... MSE 170 C, MSE 210 C Other files have an X in a vise if necessary. N Clamp the bar in their designations. All cutters must be used for checking the filing and side plate angles, depth gauge setting, cutter length and groove depth. English STIHL saw chain sharpening files. File holder N Use a file holder A file holder must be the same on the file holder. pull hand guard against handle to a filing angle of hardwood to remove burrs...
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... be less than listed bar length. When purchasing these parts, always quote the saw chain are subject to normal wear and tear. Model Serial number Guide bar part number Chain part number See "Specifications" in accordance with ANSI/OPEI B175.1-2012. Ordering Spare Parts Please enter your STIHL dealer for the recommended reduced kickback cutting attachments. 44 MSE 170 C, MSE 210 C The guide bar and saw model, the part numbers and names of...
... be less than listed bar length. When purchasing these parts, always quote the saw chain are subject to normal wear and tear. Model Serial number Guide bar part number Chain part number See "Specifications" in accordance with ANSI/OPEI B175.1-2012. Ordering Spare Parts Please enter your STIHL dealer for the recommended reduced kickback cutting attachments. 44 MSE 170 C, MSE 210 C The guide bar and saw model, the part numbers and names of...
