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MS 170, 180

Instruction Manual

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Summary of Contents for MS 170

Page 1: ...MS 170 180 Instruction Manual 2 40...

Page 2: ...9 35 Disposal 39 36 EC Declaration of Conformity 40 Dear Customer Thank you for choosing a quality engineered STIHL product It has been built using modern production techni ques and comprehensive qual...

Page 3: ...chain saw without the instruction manual Be sure that anyone using it understands the information contained in this manual To operate a chain saw you must be rested in good physical condition and men...

Page 4: ...rts of the machine 2 6 Accessories Only use those tools guide bars chains chain sprockets accessories or technically equivalent components that have been approved by STIHL for this machine If you have...

Page 5: ...where the machine was refuelled and never start the motor in enclosed spaces Lock the chain with the chain brake before start ing risk of injury due to rotating chain Do not drop start the engine sta...

Page 6: ...aw produces poisonous exhaust gases as soon as the engine starts These gases may be colour less and odourless and may contain unburnt hydrocarbons and benzene Never work with the machine indoors or in...

Page 7: ...ring Never touch a hot muffler risk of burns The condition of the anti vibration elements influ ences vibration behaviour inspect anti vibration elements periodically Inspect chain catcher replace if...

Page 8: ...a foreign object in the wood The reaction of the chain pulls the saw forward to reduce this risk always engage the spiked bumper securely in the tree or limb 3 6 Pushback B 001BA038 KN B Pushback occu...

Page 9: ...s Also dried out plants and brushwood are combustible above all in hot and dry weather If there is a risk of fire do not use the chain saw in the vicinity of easily combustible materials dry plants or...

Page 10: ...e sure no one is endangered by the falling tree the noise of your engine may drown any warning calls 001BA088 L 2 1 2 1 1 1 2 Maintain a distance of at least 2 1 2 tree lengths from the next felling s...

Page 11: ...direction of fall Important Make a felling notch at right angle to direction of fall Saw as close to the ground as possible Cut to a depth of approx 1 5 to 1 3 of the diameter of the trunk Determine...

Page 12: ...0 to 1 5 of the trunk diameter Do not cut into the strip during the felling cut With rotten trunks leave a wider strip Plunge cutting For relieving cuts during shortening For wood carving 001BA269 KN...

Page 13: ...g before starting the felling cut Plunge cut the felling cut E plunge the guide bar fully in Engage the spiked bumper behind the hinge and use this as the rotation point reposition the chainsaw as lit...

Page 14: ...the felling cut towards the holding strap 2 Cut horizontally Do not cut into the holding strap 001BA266 KN Shout a second warning immediately before the tree falls With outstretched arms cut through t...

Page 15: ...of the saw chain 1 chain sprocket and the nose sprocket of the Rollo matic guide bar must match The drive link gauge 2 of the saw chain 1 must match the groove width of the guide bar 3 If non matchin...

Page 16: ...ng hole 2 place the chain over the sprocket 3 at the same time Turn the tensioning screw 4 clockwise until there is very little chain sag on the underside of the bar and the drive link tangs are engag...

Page 17: ...loves risk of injury by the sharp cutters Fit the saw chain starting at the nose of the guide bar pay attention to the position of the tensioning gear and the cutting edges Turn tensioning gear 1 to t...

Page 18: ...letely against the engine housing Swing grip 5 into position until it engages Fit wing nut and tighten lightly Next step see Tensioning the Saw Chain 8 Mounting the Bar and Chain side chain ten sioner...

Page 19: ...ensioning during cutting work Switch off the engine Loosen the nuts Hold the bar nose up Use a screwdriver to turn the tensioning screw 1 clockwise until the chain fits snugly against the underside of...

Page 20: ...MotoMix STIHL recommends using STIHL MotoMix This pre blended fuel is free of benzene and lead is distinguished by a high octane rating and always provides the proper mixing ratio STIHL MotoMix uses S...

Page 21: ...ke the canister containing the fuel mixture thoroughly before refueling WARNING Pressure may have built up in the canister open it carefully The fuel tank and the canister in which fuel mixture is sto...

Page 22: ...aste oil Renewed contact with waste oil can cause skin cancer Moreover waste oil is environmentally harmful NOTICE Waste oil does not have the necessary lubricat ing properties and is unsuitable for c...

Page 23: ...efore sawing Running the engine at high revs with the chain brake engaged chain locked will quickly dam age the engine and chain drive clutch chain brake The chain brake is also activated by the inert...

Page 24: ...start n position is only possible from the cold start l position Simultaneously pressing the throttle trigger lock out and blipping the throttle trigger causes the master control lever to jump from th...

Page 25: ...ot let the starter grip snap back guide it vertically back into the housing so that the starter rope can rewind properly With a new engine or after a long period of dis use it may be necessary to pull...

Page 26: ...nning for approx one minute Hold and start the chain saw 19 6 When the engine has turned over for the first time 3 207BA023 KN STOP 0 Move master control lever 3 to warm start n and continue cranking...

Page 27: ...t make the mixture leaner to achieve an apparent increase in power this could damage the engine see Adjusting the Carburetor NOTICE Open the throttle only when the chain brake is off Running the engin...

Page 28: ...accessory in the area used most for cutting Chain type Chain pitch Minimum groove depth Picco 1 4 P 4 0 mm Rapid 1 4 4 0 mm Picco 3 8 P 5 0 mm Rapid 3 8 0 325 6 0 mm Rapid 0 404 7 0 mm If groove dept...

Page 29: ...ed adjusting screw LD slowly clockwise until the saw chain begins to rotate then back off 1 2 turn Saw chain rotates at idle speed Turn the idle speed adjusting screw LD slowly counterclockwise until...

Page 30: ...onmental requirements If a manual fuel pump is fitted Press the man ual fuel pump at least 5 times Start the engine and run it at idling speed until it stops Remove saw chain and guide bar clean and s...

Page 31: ...ts to the remaining parts in terms of shape and level of wear rework accordingly Carbide tipped Duro saw chains are especially wear resistant For an optimal sharpening result STIHL recommends STIHL se...

Page 32: ...th gauge setting and tooth length as well as clean ing grooves and oil inlet holes 28 6 Proper sharpening Select sharpening tools in accordance with chain pitch Clamp guide bar if necessary Block saw...

Page 33: ...ing the depth gauges The depth gauge setting is lowered when the cutter is sharpened Check the depth gauge setting after each sharpening 2 689BA061 KN 1 Lay the appropriate file gauge 1 for the chain...

Page 34: ...s mm mm Inches Part number Part number Part number Part number Part number 1 4P 6 35 3 2 1 8 5605 771 3206 5605 750 4300 0000 893 4005 0814 252 3356 5605 007 1000 1 4 6 35 4 0 5 32 5605 772 40065605 7...

Page 35: ...ent on equipment Function test X X Chain brake Function test X X Have checked by dealer1 X Manual fuel pump if present check X Have repaired by a specialist dealer1 X Fuel pick up body filter in fuel...

Page 36: ...s responsible for all damage caused by non observance of the safety precautions oper ating and maintenance instructions in this man ual This includes in particular Alterations or modifications to the...

Page 37: ...21 20 19 18 17 8 1 5 2 3 4 7 13 7 9 10 6 11 12 6 207BA040 KN 1 Shroud catch 2 Carburetor adjusting screw 3 Chain brake 4 Muffler 5 Chain sprocket 6 Chain sprocket cover 7 Chain catcher 8 Side chain te...

Page 38: ...Picco Picco Micro Mini 3 61 PMM3 Type 3610 Pitch 3 8 P 9 32 mm Drive link gauge 1 1 mm 32 6 3 Chain sprockets 6 tooth for 3 8 P MS 170 MS 170 C Max chain speed to ISO 11681 21 1 m s Chain speed at ma...

Page 39: ...ainte nance described in this instruction manual The type approval expires if the engine is modified in any way 33 Ordering Spare Parts Please enter your saw model serial number as well as the part nu...

Page 40: ...012 EN 61000 6 1 The measured and guaranteed equivalent sound power level has been determined in accordance with Directive 2000 14 EC Annex V and stand ard ISO 9207 Measured sound power level all MS 1...

Page 41: ...36 EC Declaration of Conformity English 0458 206 0121 C 41...

Page 42: ...English 36 EC Declaration of Conformity 42 0458 206 0121 C...

Page 43: ...36 EC Declaration of Conformity English 0458 206 0121 C 43...

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