Instruction Manual

Fault LEDs on the
battery
Cause Remedy
► If 4 LEDs continue to flash red: Do not
use the battery and contact your STIHL
dealer for assistance.
No electrical contact
between the chainsaw
and battery.
► Engage chain brake and remove battery.
► Clean electrical contacts in the battery
compartment.
► Insert battery.
Saw or battery damp. ► Allow saw or battery to dry.
Saw cuts out
during operation.
3 LEDs emit
red light.
Chainsaw is too hot. ► Engage chain brake and remove battery.
► Allow the chainsaw to cool down.
There is an electrical
fault.
► Engage the chain brake, remove and refit
the battery.
► Switch on the saw.
Chainsaw run‐
time is too short.
The battery is not fully
charged.
► Recharge the battery fully as described in
the User Manual for the STIHL AL 101,
300, 500 chargers.
The battery life has
been exceeded.
► Replace battery.
Smell of smoke
or burning in the
cutting area.
The saw chain has
not been correctly
sharpened.
Sharpen chain as specified.
Insufficient saw chain
oil in the oil tank.
Fill up with saw chain oil.
The chain lubrication
system is supplying
insufficient saw chain
oil.
Do not use the chainsaw. Consult a STIHL
dealer.
The saw chain is
over-tensioned.
Tension the saw chain as specified.
The chainsaw is not
being used properly.
Have correct use explained, then practice.
19 Specifications
19.1 STIHL MSA 160 C, MSA 200 C
Chainsaws
MSA 160 C
Approved batteries:
•
STIHL AP
•
STIHL AR
–
Weight without battery, guide bar and saw
chain 2.7 kg
–
Max. oil tank capacity: 210 cc (0.21 l)
MSA 200 C
Approved batteries:
•
STIHL AP
•
STIHL AR
–
Weight without battery, guide bar and saw
chain 2.9 kg
–
Max. oil tank capacity: 210 cc (0.21 l)
For battery life see www.stihl.com/battery-life.
19.2 Chain Sprockets and Chain
Speeds
MSA 160 C
The following chain sprockets may be used:
6-tooth for 1/4” P
•
Maximum chain speed according to
ISO 11681: 16.1 m/s
MSA 200 C
The following chain sprockets may be used:
7-tooth for 1/4” P
•
Maximum chain speed according to
ISO 11681: 18.8 m/s
19.3 Minimum groove depth of guide
bars
The mininum groove depth depends on the pitch
of the guide bar.
–
1/4" P 4 mm
English 19 Specifications
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