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STIHL MSE 140 C, 160 C, 180 C, 200 C

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Page 3: ...rking Techniques 2 Cutting Attachment 14 Mounting the Bar and Chain front chain tensioner 14 Mounting the Bar and Chain side chain tensioner 15 Mounting the Bar and Chain quick chain tensioner 16 Tens...

Page 4: ...mation contained in this manual The use of noise emitting power tools may be restricted to certain times by national or local regulations To operate the power tool you must be rested in good physical...

Page 5: ...carrying the saw even for short distances switch it off engage the chain brake fit the chain scabbard and remove the plug from the wall outlet Always carry the power tool by the front handle never by...

Page 6: ...power tool firmly with both hands Right hand on the rear handle left hand on front handle even if you are left handed During Operation Make sure you always have good balance and secure footing In cas...

Page 7: ...or the chain to come to a standstill disconnect the plug from the power supply Check condition and proper mounting Check sharpness Do not touch the chain while the engine is running If the chain becom...

Page 8: ...cause the cut to close and pinch the chain Always cut with a correctly sharpened properly tensioned chain the depth gauge setting must not be too large Use a low kickback chain and a narrow radius gui...

Page 9: ...kick back unexpectedly When cutting with the bottom of the guide bar overbucking Never work without the spiked bumper because the saw may pull you forwards and off balance Always engage the spiked bum...

Page 10: ...he next felling site Determine direction of fall and escape paths Select gap in stand into which you want the tree to fall Pay special attention to the following points The natural lean of the tree An...

Page 11: ...g notch C determines the direction of fall STIHL recommends the following method N Make the horizontal cut check the direction of fall N Make angle cut at about 45 N Check the felling notch and correc...

Page 12: ...wooden aluminum or plastic wedges Never steel which can damage the chain and cause kickback The hinge E helps control the falling tree Do not cut through the hinge you could lose control of the direc...

Page 13: ...mper as for the simple fan cut do not cut through the hinge Special cutting techniques Plunge cuts and heartwood cuts require special training and experience Plunge cutting For felling leaners For rel...

Page 14: ...sion cord must not be looped It must be long enough to be laid is wide radius curves It must not be under tension and must lie flat on the ground over its whole length When cutting small logs Use a st...

Page 15: ...ervicing dealer STIHL dealers are regularly given the opportunity to attend training courses and are supplied with the necessary technical information Only use high quality replacement parts in order...

Page 16: ...chment may be damaged beyond repair after a short period of operation Chain Scabbard Your saw comes standard with a chain scabbard that matches the cutting attachment If guide bars of different length...

Page 17: ...e same time N Turn the tensioning screw 5 clockwise until there is very little chain sag on the underside of the bar and the drive link tangs are engaged in the bar groove N Refit the sprocket cover a...

Page 18: ...ise until there is very little chain sag on the underside of the bar and the drive link tangs are engaged in the bar groove N Refit the sprocket cover and screw on the nut fingertight N The arrow 6 in...

Page 19: ...chain WARNING Wear work gloves to protect your hands from the sharp cutters N Fit the chain start at the bar nose Pay attention to the position of the tensioning gear and the cutting edges N Turn the...

Page 20: ...the hinged clip 5 so that it snaps into position N Engage wingnut and tighten it down moderately N Go to chapter on Tensioning the Saw Chain Retensioning during cutting work N Disconnect the plug fro...

Page 21: ...ly by hand N Fold down the hinged grip N Go to Checking Chain Tension A new chain has to be retensioned more often than one that has been in use for some time N Check chain tension frequently see chap...

Page 22: ...environmentally harmful NOTICE Waste oil does not have the necessary lubricating properties and is unsuitable for chain lubrication Preparations N Thoroughly clean the oil filler cap 1 and the area a...

Page 23: ...e chain check chain tension and adjust if necessary see Checking Chain Tension The coasting brake brings the running chain to a standstill when you let go of the trigger switch 1 Coasting brake stops...

Page 24: ...of the power connection must comply with the specifications see Specifications The machine must be connected to the power supply via an earth leakage circuit breaker to disconnect the power supply if...

Page 25: ...in Brake MSE 140 C MSE 160 C MSE 180 C N Wait for the overload cutout to cool down N Press the pushbutton 1 if the motor does not run when you switch on the overload cutout has not yet cooled down suf...

Page 26: ...n NOTICE The chain contracts as it cools down If it is not slackened off it can damage the drive shaft and bearings After finishing work N Disconnect the plug from the wall outlet N Slacken off the ch...

Page 27: ...the plug from the wall outlet N Remove the saw chain and guide bar clean them and spray with corrosion inhibiting oil N Thoroughly clean the machine especially the cooling air inlets N If you use a b...

Page 28: ...rectly sharpened chain A properly sharpened chain slices through wood effortlessly and requires very little feed pressure Do not work with a dull or damaged chain as it will increase the physical effo...

Page 29: ...pecial saw chain sharpening files Other files have the wrong shape and cut For checking angles Use a STlHL filing gauge special accessory see table Sharpening Tools This is a universal tool for checki...

Page 30: ...ic grinder Depth gauge setting The depth gauge determines the height at which the cutter enters the wood and thus the thickness of the chip removed a Specified distance or setting between depth gauge...

Page 31: ...n a well oiled condition 689BA051 KN 689BA044 KN 689BA052 KN Sharpening Tools special accessories Chain pitch Round file Round file File holder Filing gauge Flat file Sharpening kit 1 inch mm mm inch...

Page 32: ...omplete machine Visual inspection condition leaks X Clean X Trigger switch Check operation X Chain brake coasting brake Check operation X Check1 2 X Chain oil tank Clean X Chain Lubrication Check X Sa...

Page 33: ...be performed by the owner they should be performed by a servicing dealer STIHL recommends that you have servicing and repair work carried out exclusively by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer STIHL...

Page 34: ...igger switch 11 Oil inspection window 12 Overload circuit breaker MSE 140 C 160 C 180 C Indicator lamp MSE 200 C 13 Chain sprocket 14 Side chain tensioner 15 Front chain tensioner 16 Chain sprocket co...

Page 35: ...Power consumption 1 4 kW Fuse 16 A Type of enclosure IP 20 Insulation II Voltage 230 V Frequency 50 Hz Power consumption 1 6 kW Fuse 16 A Type of enclosure IP 20 Insulation II Voltage 230 V Frequency...

Page 36: ...process may also take into account times during which the electric power tool is switched off and times during which it is switched on but running without load Observe measures to reduce vibration exp...

Page 37: ...are supplied with the necessary technical information When repairing the machine only use replacement parts which have been approved by STIHL for this power tool or are technically identical Only use...

Page 38: ...ty GmbH NB 2140 Enderstra e 92b D 01277 Dresden Technical documents deposited at ANDREAS STIHL AG Co KG Produktzulassung Product Licensing The year of manufacture and serial number are applied to the...

Page 39: ...s An independent organization has certified that all products manufactured by STIHL meet the strict requirements of the ISO 9001 standard for quality management systems in terms of product development...

Page 40: ...risk of electric shock d Do not abuse the cord Never use the cord for carrying pulling or unplugging the power tool Keep cord away from heat oil sharp edges or moving parts Damaged or entangled cords...

Page 41: ...ained power tools f Keep cutting attachments sharp and clean Properly maintained cutting attachments with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control g Use the power tool acc...

Page 42: ...in a hazardous situation Causes and operator prevention of kickback Kickback may occur when the nose or tip of the guide bar touches an object or when the wood closes in and pinches the saw chain in t...

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