Instruction Manual

Original Instruction ManualPrinted on chlorine-free paper
Printing inks contain vegetable oils, paper can be recycled.
© ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG, 2020 0458-756-8621-B. VA7.G20. 0000006389_007_GB
MSE 170 C, MSE 210 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.
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.
Guide to Using this Manual 2
Safety Precautions and Working
Techniques 3
General Power Tool Safety
Warnings 22
Packing List 25
Cutting Attachment 25
Mounting the Bar and Chain (quick
chain tensioner) 26
Tensioning the Saw Chain (quick
chain tensioner) 28
Checking Chain Tension 28
Chain Lubricant 28
Filling Chain Oil Tank 29
Checking Chain Lubrication 31
Coasting Brake 31
Chain Brake 31
Connecting to Power Supply 32
Switching On 33
Switching Off 33
Overload Cutout 34
Operating Instructions 34
Taking Care of the Guide Bar 35
Motor Cooling 36
Storing the Machine 36
Checking and Replacing the Chain
Sprocket 36
Maintaining and Sharpening the
Saw Chain 37
Maintenance and Care 41
Main Parts 42
Specifications 43
Ordering Spare Parts 44
Maintenance and Repairs 45
Disposal 45
Limited Warranty 45
Trademarks 46
Addresses 47