Instruction Manual

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Table Of Contents

STIHL MSE 170 C, 190 C, 210 C, 230 C
1 Guide to Using this Manual
- 1.1 Pictograms
- 1.2 Symbols in text
- 1.3 Engineering improvements
2 Safety Precautions
- 2.1 General
- 2.2 Intended Use
- 2.3 Clothing and Equipment
- 2.4 Transporting
- 2.5 Cleaning
- 2.6 Accessories
- 2.7 Drive Gear
- 2.8 Before Starting Work
- 2.9 Switching On the Saw
- 2.10 During Operation
- 2.11 After Finishing Work
- 2.12 Storing
- 2.13 Vibrations
- 2.14 Maintenance and Repairs
3 Reactive Forces
- 3.1 Dangers of kickback
- 3.2 Kickback occurs if, e. g.,
- 3.3 Quickstop chain brake:
- 3.4 To reduce the risk of kickback
- 3.5 Pull-in (A)
- 3.6 Pushback (B)
- 3.7 Exercise extreme caution
4 Working Techniques
- 4.1 Sawing
- 4.2 Preparing for felling
- 4.3 Felling notch
- 4.4 Sapwood cuts
- 4.5 Basic information on felling cut
- 4.6 Selecting the appropriate felling cut
- 4.7 Felling cut with stabilizing strap (normal tree)
- 4.8 Felling Cut with Holding Strap (Leaner)
5 Packing List
6 Cutting Attachment
- 6.1 Chain Scabbard
7 Mounting the Bar and Chain (side chain tensioner)
- 7.1 Removing the chain sprocket cover
- 7.2 Disengage the chain brake.
- 7.3 Fitting the chain
8 Mounting the Bar and Chain (quick chain tensioner)
- 8.1 Removing the chain sprocket cover
- 8.2 Fitting the tensioning gear
- 8.3 Disengage the chain brake.
- 8.4 Fitting the chain
9 Tensioning the Saw Chain (side chain tensioner)
10 Tensioning the Saw Chain (quick chain tensioner)
11 Checking Chain Tension
12 Chain Lubricant
13 Filling Chain Oil Tank
- 13.1 Preparations
- 13.2 Opening the filler cap
- 13.3 Filling up with chain oil
- 13.4 Closing the filler cap
- 13.5 If the filler cap cannot be locked in the oil tank opening
- 13.6 Checking oil level
14 Checking Chain Lubrication
15 Coasting Brake
16 Chain Brake
- 16.1 Locking the chain
- 16.2 Disengage the chain brake.
- 16.3 Checking operation of the chain brake
- 16.4 Chain brake maintenance
17 Connecting to Power Supply
- 17.1 Extension cord
- 17.2 Connecting to Wall Outlet
18 Switching On
19 Switching Off
20 Overload Cutout
- 20.1 MSE 170 C, MSE 190 C, MSE 210 C
- 20.2 MSE 230 C
21 Operating Instructions
- 21.1 During operation
- 21.2 After finishing work
22 Taking Care of the Guide Bar
23 Motor Cooling
24 Storing the Machine
25 Checking and Replacing the Chain Sprocket
- 25.1 Replace the chain sprocket
26 Maintaining and Sharpening the Saw Chain
- 26.1 Cutting effortlessly with a correctly sharpened chain
- 26.2 Chain pitch
- 26.3 Filing and side plate angles
- 26.4 File holder
- 26.5 For checking angles
- 26.6 File correctly
- 26.7 Depth gauge setting
- 26.8 Lowering depth gauges
27 Maintenance and Care
28 Minimize Wear and Avoid Damage
- 28.1 Maintenance Work
- 28.2 Parts Subject to Wear and Tear
29 Main Parts
30 Specifications
- 30.1 Motor
- 30.2 Chain Lubrication
- 30.3 Weight
- 30.4 Cutting Attachment (MSE 170 C)
- 30.5 Cutting Attachment (MSE 190 C, MSE 210 C, MSE 230 C)
- 30.6 Noise and Vibration Data
- 30.7 REACH
31 Ordering Spare Parts
32 Maintenance and Repairs
33 Disposal
34 EC Declaration of Conformity
35 General Power Tool Safety Warnings
- 35.1 1) Work area safety
- 35.2 2) Electrical safety
- 35.3 3) Personal safety
- 35.4 4) Power tool use and care
- 35.5 5) Service
- 35.6 Chain saw safety warnings
- 35.7 Causes and operator prevention of kickback:

9931BA017 KN

► Turn the tensioning screw (1) counterclock‐

wise until the tensioner slide (2) butts against

the left end of the housing slot.

7.2 Disengage the chain brake.

9931BA015 KN

► Pull the hand guard towards the front handle

until there is an audible click – the chain brake

is disengaged.

7.3 Fitting the chain

WARNING

Wear work gloves to protect your hands from the

sharp cutters.

143BA003 KN

► Fit the chain – start at the bar nose.

9931BA018 KN

► Turn the guide bar so that the chain is posi‐

tioned as shown in the pictogram (1) – the

arrows show the chain's direction of rotation.

► Fit the guide bar over the studs (2) and

engage the tensioner slide in the hole (3) –

place the chain over the sprocket (4) at the

same time.

9931BA026 KN

► 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.

► Refit the sprocket cover and tighten the nut

only moderately by hand – finally tighten the

nut only after tensioning the saw chain.

► Go to chapter on "Tensioning the Saw Chain"

English 7 Mounting the Bar and Chain (side chain tensioner)

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