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
Contact your STIHL servicing dealer for the lat‐
est information on waste disposal.
34 EC Declaration of Con‐
formity
ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG
Badstr. 115
D-71336 Waiblingen
Germany
declares under our sole responsibility that
Designation: Electric saw
Make: STIHL
Series: MSE 170 C
MSE 170 C-B
MSE 190 C
MSE 190 C-B
MSE 210 C
MSE 210 C-B
MSE 230 C
MSE 230 C-B
Serial identification number: 1209
conforms to the relevant provisions of Directives
2011/65/EU, 2006/42/EC, 2014/30/EU and
2000/14/EC and has been developed and manu‐
factured in compliance with the following stand‐
ards in the versions valid on the date of produc‐
tion:
EN 60745‑1, EN 60745‑2‑13, EN 55014‑1,
EN 55014‑2, EN 61000‑3‑2, EN 61000‑3‑3,
EN 61000‑3‑11
The measured and the guaranteed sound power
level have been determined in accordance with
Directive 2000/14/EC, Annex V, and standard
ISO 22868.
Measured sound power level
all MSE 170 C: 105 dB(A)
all MSE 190 C: 105 dB(A)
all MSE 210 C: 106 dB(A)
all MSE 230 C: 106 dB(A)
Guaranteed sound power level
all MSE 170 C: 106 dB(A)
all MSE 190 C: 106 dB(A)
all MSE 210 C: 107 dB(A)
all MSE 230 C: 107 dB(A)
The EC type examination was carried out by
VDE Prüf- und Zertifizierungsinstitut (NB 0366)
Merianstrasse 28
D-63069 Offenbach
Certification No.:
all MSE 170 C: 40035918
all MSE 190 C: 40035918
all MSE 210 C: 40035918
Certification No.:
all MSE 230 C: 40035918
Technical documents deposited at:
ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG
Produktzulassung
The year of construction, the country of manufac‐
ture and the machine number are shown on the
machine.
Done at Waiblingen, 03.02.2020
ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG
pp
Dr. Jürgen Hoffmann
Head of Product Data, Regulations and Licens‐
ing
35 General Power Tool Safety
Warnings
This chapter reproduces the pre-formulated, gen‐
eral safety precautions specified in the EN 60745
European standard for hand-held motor-oper‐
ated electric tools. STIHL is required by law to
print these standardized texts verbatim.
The safety precautions and warnings on avoiding
an electric shock given under "2) Electric Pre‐
cautions" do not apply to STIHL cordless electric
power tools
WARNING
Read all safety warnings and instructions. Failure
to follow the warnings and instructions may result
in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future ref‐
erence.
The term "power tool" in the warnings refers to
your mains-operated (corded) power tool or bat‐
tery-operated (cordless) power tool.
35.1 1) Work area safety
a)Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or
dark areas invite accidents.b)Do not operate
power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in
English 34 EC Declaration of Conformity
36 0458-756-0121-B