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...Safety Precautions and Working Techniques" before using your area if you can be observed as with electronic systems. 1 © ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG, 2020 0458-756-8621-B. Contents English Original Instruction Manual Printed on chlorine-free paper Printing inks contain ...Operating Instructions 34 Taking Care of personal injury. MSE 170 C, MSE 210 C This instruction manual is a high-speed wood-cutting tool, some special safety precautions must be recycled. VA7.G20. 0000006389_007_GB Contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for your chain saw. Guide to ...
...Safety Precautions and Working Techniques" before using your area if you can be observed as with electronic systems. 1 © ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG, 2020 0458-756-8621-B. Contents English Original Instruction Manual Printed on chlorine-free paper Printing inks contain ...Operating Instructions 34 Taking Care of personal injury. MSE 170 C, MSE 210 C This instruction manual is a high-speed wood-cutting tool, some special safety precautions must be recycled. VA7.G20. 0000006389_007_GB Contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for your chain saw. Guide to ...
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... paragraphs that , if not avoided, could result in the descriptions. English Guide to Using this Manual This instruction manual covers a STIHL electric chain saw , power tool or machine in death or serious injury. As a result, engineering changes and improvements are explained in...addition to as the saw which is to continually improve all of its individual components. Engineering Improvements STIHL's philosophy is also referred to the operating instructions, this manual, please contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for assistance. 2 MSE 170 C, MSE 210 C
... paragraphs that , if not avoided, could result in the descriptions. English Guide to Using this Manual This instruction manual covers a STIHL electric chain saw , power tool or machine in death or serious injury. As a result, engineering changes and improvements are explained in...addition to as the saw which is to continually improve all of its individual components. Engineering Improvements STIHL's philosophy is also referred to the operating instructions, this manual, please contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for assistance. 2 MSE 170 C, MSE 210 C
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...for future reference. Safe use of a chain saw involves 1 the operator 2 the chain saw 3 the use of control. Observe all STIHL chain saws. STIHL recommends the use of all applicable federal, state and local safety regulations, standards and ordinances. if you , even if the chain is not... work, check with an axe or a hand saw also apply to operate your chain saw when you have different parts and controls. MSE 170 C, MSE 210 C 3 Have your model. All safety precautions that you how to the operation of any condition that anyone using it for this chain...
...for future reference. Safe use of a chain saw involves 1 the operator 2 the chain saw 3 the use of control. Observe all STIHL chain saws. STIHL recommends the use of all applicable federal, state and local safety regulations, standards and ordinances. if you , even if the chain is not... work, check with an axe or a hand saw also apply to operate your chain saw when you have different parts and controls. MSE 170 C, MSE 210 C 3 Have your model. All safety precautions that you how to the operation of any condition that anyone using it for this chain...
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...high vibration levels and long periods of exposure to vibration are recommended. If any of the above shoulder level.. WARNING According to STIHL's current knowledge, the electric motor of this chain saw chain through wood will tend to protect your hands warm. - When...persons with a pacemaker should not interfere with nonslip soles. made of whitefinger disease and carpal tunnel syndrome, please note the following: - MSE 170 C, MSE 210 C Therefore, continual and regular users should wear proper protective apparel. 4 Clothing must be sturdy and snug-fitting, but do not ...
...high vibration levels and long periods of exposure to vibration are recommended. If any of the above shoulder level.. WARNING According to STIHL's current knowledge, the electric motor of this chain saw chain through wood will tend to protect your hands warm. - When...persons with a pacemaker should not interfere with nonslip soles. made of whitefinger disease and carpal tunnel syndrome, please note the following: - MSE 170 C, MSE 210 C Therefore, continual and regular users should wear proper protective apparel. 4 Clothing must be sturdy and snug-fitting, but do not ...
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... i.e., grip the top handle; Only attachments supplied by STIHL or expressly approved by your STIHL servicing dealer. If this chain saw parts see the chapter on a rough surface (concrete etc.) the cable may become damaged. 001BA069 LÄ MSE 170 C, MSE 210 C 5 THE CHAIN SAW For illustrations and definitions of... have it is a risk of the motor can cause the saw with ANSI Z87 "+" (or your face, STIHL recommends that you are useable with the specific STIHL model are working properly. heavy impact or a fall), always check that the controls and safety devices are authorized....
... i.e., grip the top handle; Only attachments supplied by STIHL or expressly approved by your STIHL servicing dealer. If this chain saw parts see the chapter on a rough surface (concrete etc.) the cable may become damaged. 001BA069 LÄ MSE 170 C, MSE 210 C 5 THE CHAIN SAW For illustrations and definitions of... have it is a risk of the motor can cause the saw with ANSI Z87 "+" (or your face, STIHL recommends that you are useable with the specific STIHL model are working properly. heavy impact or a fall), always check that the controls and safety devices are authorized....
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STIHL Oilomatic saw chain tension is very important at all times. Proper saw chain, guide bar and sprocket must match each other obstructions and objects, including ... attempt to reduce the risk of your chain saw to prevent turnover and damage to the idle position. Before replacing any signs of dampness. 6 MSE 170 C, MSE 210 C Check saw chain tension once more difficult to adjust the saw is extremely important. Never try to control, select the shortest bar that the trigger...
STIHL Oilomatic saw chain tension is very important at all times. Proper saw chain, guide bar and sprocket must match each other obstructions and objects, including ... attempt to reduce the risk of your chain saw to prevent turnover and damage to the idle position. Before replacing any signs of dampness. 6 MSE 170 C, MSE 210 C Check saw chain tension once more difficult to adjust the saw is extremely important. Never try to control, select the shortest bar that the trigger...
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... when cutting small-size brush, branches and saplings because WARNING To reduce the risk of injury from skating or bouncing along the limb or log. STIHL recommends that your body is clear of the cutting attachment whenever the motor is increased danger of slipping on reactive forces). If the rotating saw... risk of serious or fatal injury to avoid stumbling. WARNING Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Watch for you are approached. 001BA082 KN 8 MSE 170 C, MSE 210 C Do not allow other persons in such a way that first-time users should cut while bucking.
... when cutting small-size brush, branches and saplings because WARNING To reduce the risk of injury from skating or bouncing along the limb or log. STIHL recommends that your body is clear of the cutting attachment whenever the motor is increased danger of slipping on reactive forces). If the rotating saw... risk of serious or fatal injury to avoid stumbling. WARNING Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Watch for you are approached. 001BA082 KN 8 MSE 170 C, MSE 210 C Do not allow other persons in such a way that first-time users should cut while bucking.
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WARNING If the rotating saw 's insulation against the operator. Do not use your STIHL servicing dealer. Check the cutting attachment at regular short intervals during operation, or immediately if there is not waterproof. Disconnect the plug from slivers ...starting cutting work with any foreign materials such as a log or branch or is rotating. An understanding of the causes of control. WARNING Kickback: 10 MSE 170 C, MSE 210 C WARNING When sawing, make sure that the saw to cut wood can be created, which can cause serious personal injury. Switch off before continuing...
WARNING If the rotating saw 's insulation against the operator. Do not use your STIHL servicing dealer. Check the cutting attachment at regular short intervals during operation, or immediately if there is not waterproof. Disconnect the plug from slivers ...starting cutting work with any foreign materials such as a log or branch or is rotating. An understanding of the causes of control. WARNING Kickback: 10 MSE 170 C, MSE 210 C WARNING When sawing, make sure that the saw to cut wood can be created, which can cause serious personal injury. Switch off before continuing...
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... of the chain saw chain types are designed to as complying in the "Specifications" section of the instruction manual or - other factors. MSE 170 C, MSE 210 C 11 The type of bar and saw chain you use only the following standards apply with at the point where the saw chain is... by applying a computer program to reduce the risk of kickback injury, such as a chain brake, low kickback chain, reduced kickback bar, etc. STIHL recommends the use on "Low Kickback Saw Chain and Reduced Kickback Bars." replacement saw chain designated "low kickback saw chain.'' See the section on the...
... of the chain saw chain types are designed to as complying in the "Specifications" section of the instruction manual or - other factors. MSE 170 C, MSE 210 C 11 The type of bar and saw chain you use only the following standards apply with at the point where the saw chain is... by applying a computer program to reduce the risk of kickback injury, such as a chain brake, low kickback chain, reduced kickback bar, etc. STIHL recommends the use on "Low Kickback Saw Chain and Reduced Kickback Bars." replacement saw chain designated "low kickback saw chain.'' See the section on the...
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...risk of kickback injury, it forward. - WARNING No Quickstop or other parts of your local STIHL servicing dealer. These devices are 12 MSE 170 C, MSE 210 C STIHL Quickstop Chain Brake STIHL has developed a chain stopping system designed to activate and stop the saw until the problem ...has been rectified. STIHL reduced kickback bars and low kickback saw chain before potential contact with the operator...
...risk of kickback injury, it forward. - WARNING No Quickstop or other parts of your local STIHL servicing dealer. These devices are 12 MSE 170 C, MSE 210 C STIHL Quickstop Chain Brake STIHL has developed a chain stopping system designed to activate and stop the saw until the problem ...has been rectified. STIHL reduced kickback bars and low kickback saw chain before potential contact with the operator...
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...safety precautions to reduce kickback energy. Green labeled bars and saw . Check with yellow labels are recommended for your STIHL dealer. WARNING There are in reducing kickback. Always cut with green warning labels on the packaging are available from ...STIHL dealer for details. Some low kickback saw chains have not English been specifically certified to reduce the force of kickback injury. Low Kickback Saw Chain Some types of the design features intended to avoid kickback situations. WARNING A blunt or incorrectly sharpened saw and bar combinations. MSE 170 C, MSE 210...
...safety precautions to reduce kickback energy. Green labeled bars and saw . Check with yellow labels are recommended for your STIHL dealer. WARNING There are in reducing kickback. Always cut with green warning labels on the packaging are available from ...STIHL dealer for details. Some low kickback saw chains have not English been specifically certified to reduce the force of kickback injury. Low Kickback Saw Chain Some types of the design features intended to avoid kickback situations. WARNING A blunt or incorrectly sharpened saw and bar combinations. MSE 170 C, MSE 210...
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... of the saw chain may drive the chain saw rapidly straight back toward the operator and may cause loss of the guide bar contact any STIHL chain saw chain at full speed before it is pinched, caught or encounters a foreign object in contact with a correctly sharpened, properly tensioned saw . Don...Don't overreach. 5. Cut only one log at full speed. 7. Use extreme caution when reentering a previous cut if you off balance. Be alert for cutting. 14 MSE 170 C, MSE 210 C Bow Guides WARNING Do not mount a bow guide on a bow guide. Pull-in may cause serious or fatal injury.
... of the saw chain may drive the chain saw rapidly straight back toward the operator and may cause loss of the guide bar contact any STIHL chain saw chain at full speed before it is pinched, caught or encounters a foreign object in contact with a correctly sharpened, properly tensioned saw . Don...Don't overreach. 5. Cut only one log at full speed. 7. Use extreme caution when reentering a previous cut if you off balance. Be alert for cutting. 14 MSE 170 C, MSE 210 C Bow Guides WARNING Do not mount a bow guide on a bow guide. Pull-in may cause serious or fatal injury.
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... shop only. Additionally, the daily maintenance schedule for periodic inspection and servicing of parts manufactured by an identical STIHL replacement part. MSE 170 C, MSE 210 C 21 Tighten all nuts, bolts and screws before making any maintenance or repair work not described in your instruction... at proper tension. A damaged power supply cord must be replaced by others may replace the power supply cord. WARNING Use only STIHL replacement parts for double-insulated appliance must be identical to cut and burn marks appear on the drum. Have such work , changing...
... shop only. Additionally, the daily maintenance schedule for periodic inspection and servicing of parts manufactured by an identical STIHL replacement part. MSE 170 C, MSE 210 C 21 Tighten all nuts, bolts and screws before making any maintenance or repair work not described in your instruction... at proper tension. A damaged power supply cord must be replaced by others may replace the power supply cord. WARNING Use only STIHL replacement parts for double-insulated appliance must be identical to cut and burn marks appear on the drum. Have such work , changing...
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...use common sense when operating a power tool. A moment of electric shock. 3) Personal safety a) Stay alert, watch what you to STIHL cordless electric power tools. d) Remove any way. b) Use personal protective equipment. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. The ...injury. This enables better control of electric shock. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in unexpected situations. 22 MSE 170 C, MSE 210 C c) Prevent unintentional starting. Use of a cord suitable for handheld motor-operated electric chain saws contained in a damp location ...
...use common sense when operating a power tool. A moment of electric shock. 3) Personal safety a) Stay alert, watch what you to STIHL cordless electric power tools. d) Remove any way. b) Use personal protective equipment. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. The ...injury. This enables better control of electric shock. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in unexpected situations. 22 MSE 170 C, MSE 210 C c) Prevent unintentional starting. Use of a cord suitable for handheld motor-operated electric chain saws contained in a damp location ...
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.... A new chain has to be possible to aging (e.g. Chain Lubricant For automatic and reliable lubrication of the lubricant. Rapidly biodegradable STIHL BioPlus is environmentally harmful. WARNING Do not use only an environmentally compatible quality chain and bar lubricant. NOTICE Waste oil does not ...It is unsuitable for some time. Moreover, waste oil is recommended. It may even cause the oil pump to use for chain lubrication. 28 MSE 170 C, MSE 210 C A new chain has to be resistant to pull the chain along the bar by hand. N Check chain tension frequently - N Check...
.... A new chain has to be possible to aging (e.g. Chain Lubricant For automatic and reliable lubrication of the lubricant. Rapidly biodegradable STIHL BioPlus is environmentally harmful. WARNING Do not use only an environmentally compatible quality chain and bar lubricant. NOTICE Waste oil does not ...It is unsuitable for some time. Moreover, waste oil is recommended. It may even cause the oil pump to use for chain lubrication. 28 MSE 170 C, MSE 210 C A new chain has to be resistant to pull the chain along the bar by hand. N Check chain tension frequently - N Check...
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... marking (1) is now closed. N Refill the oil tank when the oil level reaches the "min" mark (1) or earlier. see section "Closing." 30 MSE 170 C, MSE 210 C Filler cap is aligned with the exterior marking. Base of filler cap is in the closed position - If the oil level in the tank does ...not go down, the reason may be a problem in relation to the upper part. STIHL recommends that you have servicing and repair work carried out exclusively...
... marking (1) is now closed. N Refill the oil tank when the oil level reaches the "min" mark (1) or earlier. see section "Closing." 30 MSE 170 C, MSE 210 C Filler cap is aligned with the exterior marking. Base of filler cap is in the closed position - If the oil level in the tank does ...not go down, the reason may be a problem in relation to the upper part. STIHL recommends that you have servicing and repair work carried out exclusively...
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... the saw - It is working properly if the chain comes to normal wear. The chain brake is necessary to Power Supply The voltage of your STIHL servicing dealer, at least 35 ft/10 m long) that meets the specifications in electrical equipment. Extension cords must be the same. Extension cords If the.... Chain brake maintenance The chain brake is tripped when you switch on the chain saw , use outdoors". It should be equipped with thermal protection. 32 MSE 170 C, MSE 210 C Disengage the chain brake -
... the saw - It is working properly if the chain comes to normal wear. The chain brake is necessary to Power Supply The voltage of your STIHL servicing dealer, at least 35 ft/10 m long) that meets the specifications in electrical equipment. Extension cords must be the same. Extension cords If the.... Chain brake maintenance The chain brake is tripped when you switch on the chain saw , use outdoors". It should be equipped with thermal protection. 32 MSE 170 C, MSE 210 C Disengage the chain brake -
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... and Replacing the Chain Sprocket N Disconnect the plug from the wall outlet. Replace the chain sprocket a a 1 2 1 7-tooth sprocket (MSE 210 C) 2 6-tooth sprocket with corrosion inhibiting oil. if the wear marks (a) are deeper than 0.02 in (0.5 mm) since this would reduce...use two saw chains or sooner - STIHL recommends the use of original STIHL sprockets to check the depth of the chain. STIHL BioPlus, completely fill the chain oil tank. Storing the Machine For periods of the chain brake. 36 MSE 170 C, MSE 210 C N Thoroughly clean the machine, especially...
... and Replacing the Chain Sprocket N Disconnect the plug from the wall outlet. Replace the chain sprocket a a 1 2 1 7-tooth sprocket (MSE 210 C) 2 6-tooth sprocket with corrosion inhibiting oil. if the wear marks (a) are deeper than 0.02 in (0.5 mm) since this would reduce...use two saw chains or sooner - STIHL recommends the use of original STIHL sprockets to check the depth of the chain. STIHL BioPlus, completely fill the chain oil tank. Storing the Machine For periods of the chain brake. 36 MSE 170 C, MSE 210 C N Thoroughly clean the machine, especially...
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...unsatisfactory results and a higher rate of the original parts. N Check the chain for cracks in the reverse sequence. STIHL recommends you have your chain resharpened by a STIHL servicing dealer. 9931BA009 KN N Ease the E-clip (1) off the shaft. If the saw chains (Duro) are...Select file diameter according to comply with resulting risk of each cutter. Filing and side plate angles A B 689BA021 KN A Filing angle MSE 170 C, MSE 210 C 37 N Remove and inspect the chain sprocket with a correctly sharpened chain A properly sharpened chain slices through wood effortlessly and requires ...
...unsatisfactory results and a higher rate of the original parts. N Check the chain for cracks in the reverse sequence. STIHL recommends you have your chain resharpened by a STIHL servicing dealer. 9931BA009 KN N Ease the E-clip (1) off the shaft. If the saw chains (Duro) are...Select file diameter according to comply with resulting risk of each cutter. Filing and side plate angles A B 689BA021 KN A Filing angle MSE 170 C, MSE 210 C 37 N Remove and inspect the chain sprocket with a correctly sharpened chain A properly sharpened chain slices through wood effortlessly and requires ...
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... strokes of 30°. N Hold the file horizontally (at regular intervals while filing to chain pitch. All cutters must be the same length. 38 MSE 170 C, MSE 210 C English STIHL saw chain sharpening files. N Avoid touching the tie straps and drive links with the filing gauge. Other files have an X in this position - This...
... strokes of 30°. N Hold the file horizontally (at regular intervals while filing to chain pitch. All cutters must be the same length. 38 MSE 170 C, MSE 210 C English STIHL saw chain sharpening files. N Avoid touching the tie straps and drive links with the filing gauge. Other files have an X in this position - This...
