Instruction Manual
Table Of Contents
- STIHL MSE 170 C, 190 C, 210 C, 230 C
- 1 Guide to Using this Manual
- 2 Safety Precautions
- 3 Reactive Forces
- 4 Working Techniques
- 5 Packing List
- 6 Cutting Attachment
- 7 Mounting the Bar and Chain (side chain tensioner)
- 8 Mounting the Bar and Chain (quick chain tensioner)
- 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
- 14 Checking Chain Lubrication
- 15 Coasting Brake
- 16 Chain Brake
- 17 Connecting to Power Supply
- 18 Switching On
- 19 Switching Off
- 20 Overload Cutout
- 21 Operating Instructions
- 22 Taking Care of the Guide Bar
- 23 Motor Cooling
- 24 Storing the Machine
- 25 Checking and Replacing the Chain Sprocket
- 26 Maintaining and Sharpening the Saw Chain
- 27 Maintenance and Care
- 28 Minimize Wear and Avoid Damage
- 29 Main Parts
- 30 Specifications
- 31 Ordering Spare Parts
- 32 Maintenance and Repairs
- 33 Disposal
- 34 EC Declaration of Conformity
- 35 General Power Tool Safety Warnings
► Regularly clean the oil inlet hole (1), the oil‐
way (2) and the bar groove (3)
► Measure the groove depth – with the scale on
the filing gauge (special accessory) – in the
area used most for cutting
Chain type Chain pitch Minimum
groove
depth
Picco 1/4" P 4.0 mm
Rapid 1/4“ 4.0 mm
Picco 3/8" P 5.0 mm
Rapid 3/8“; 0.325“ 6.0 mm
Rapid 0.404“ 7.0 mm
If groove depth is less than specified:
► Replace the guide bar
The drive link tangs will otherwise scrape along
the bottom of the groove – the cutters and tie
straps will not ride on the bar rails.
23 Motor Cooling
9931BA010 KN
► Use a dry brush or similar tool to clean the
cooling slots at regular intervals – see "Mainte‐
nance Chart".
24 Storing the Machine
For periods of 3 months or longer
► Disconnect the plug from the wall outlet.
► Remove the saw chain and guide bar, clean
them and spray with corrosion inhibiting oil.
► Thoroughly clean the machine, especially the
cooling air inlets.
► If you use a biological chain and bar lubricant,
e.g. STIHL BioPlus, completely fill the chain oil
tank.
► Store the machine in a dry and secure location
– out of the reach of children and other unau‐
thorized persons.
25 Checking and Replacing
the Chain Sprocket
► Disconnect the plug from the wall outlet.
► Remove the chain sprocket cover, chain and
guide bar.
25.1 Replace the chain sprocket
a
9931BA008 KN
a
1 2
1 7-tooth sprocket (MSE 210 C, MSE 230 C)
2 6-tooth sprocket with washer (MSE 170 C,
MSE 190 C)
–
after using two saw chains or sooner
–
if the wear marks (a) on the sprocket are
deeper than 0.5 mm – the life of the chain
would otherwise be reduced. Use reference
gauge (special accessory) to check the depth
of the wear marks.
It is best to use two saw chains in rotation with
one sprocket.
STIHL recommends the use of original STIHL
sprockets to ensure correct operation of the
chain brake.
MSE 170 C and MSE 190 C
9931BA016 KN
1
3
► Ease the E-clip (1) off the shaft.
► Remove and inspect the washer (3) – replace
it if it shows signs of wear.
► Install the new chain sprocket in the reverse
sequence.
MSE 210 C and MSE 230 C
English 23 Motor Cooling
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