Operation Manual

Original Instruction ManualPrinted on chlorine-free paper
Printing inks contain vegetable oils, paper can be recycled.
© ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG, 2011 0458-701-8621-A. M8.D11.FST. 0000004001_002_GB
MSA 160 C
English
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Contents
Allow only persons who fully understand
this manual to operate your chain saw.
To receive maximum performance and
satisfaction from your STIHL chain saw,
it is important that you read, understand
and follow the safety precautions and
the operating and maintenance
instructions in chapter "Safety
Precautions and Working Techniques"
before using your chain saw. For further
information you can go to
www.stihlusa.com.
Contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL
distributor for your area if you do not
understand any of the instructions in this
manual.
Guide to Using this Manual 2
Safety Precautions for Chain Saw
Users 2
Safety Precautions and Working
Techniques 4
Description of Operation 23
Cutting Attachment 23
Mounting the Bar and Chain (quick
chain tensioner) 23
Tensioning the Saw Chain (quick
chain tensioner) 25
Checking Chain Tension 25
Chain Lubricant 26
Filling Chain Oil Tank 26
Checking Chain Lubrication 28
Coasting Brake 28
Chain Brake 28
Connecting Charger to Power
Supply 29
Charging the Battery 29
Light Emitting Diodes (LED) on
Battery 30
Light Emitting Diodes (LED) on
Charger 32
Switching On 33
Switching Off 34
Operating Instructions 34
Taking Care of the Guide Bar 35
Storing the Machine 36
Checking and Replacing the Chain
Sprocket 36
Maintaining and Sharpening the
Saw Chain 37
Maintenance and Care 41
Main Parts 43
Specifications 45
Special Accessories 46
Ordering Spare Parts 47
Troubleshooting 48
Maintenance and Repairs 50
Battery Recycling 50
Disposal 50
Trademarks 51
Addresses 52
General Power Tool Safety
Warnings 53
Warning!
Because a chain saw is a high-speed
wood-cutting tool, some special safety
precautions must be observed as with
any other power saw to reduce the risk
of personal injury. Careless or improper
use may cause serious or even fatal
injury.