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:

WARNING

Do not use waste oil. Renewed contact with

waste oil can cause skin cancer. Moreover,

waste oil is environmentally harmful.

NOTICE

Waste oil does not have the necessary lubricat‐

ing properties and is unsuitable for chain lubrica‐

tion.

13 Filling Chain Oil Tank

13.1 Preparations

9931BA039 KN

► Thoroughly clean the oil filler cap (1) and the

area around it to ensure that no dirt falls into

the tank.

► Position the machine so that the filler cap

faces up.

13.2 Opening the filler cap

001BA236 KN

► Raise the grip until it is upright.

001BA251 KN

► Turn the cap counterclockwise (about a quar‐

ter turn).

001BA252 KN

Marks on filler cap and oil tank must line up.

001BA237 KN

► Remove the cap.

13.3 Filling up with chain oil

Take care not to spill chain oil while refilling and

do not overfill the tank.

STIHL recommends you use the STIHL filler noz‐

zle for chain oil (special accessory).

► Filling up with chain oil

English 13 Filling Chain Oil Tank

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