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MSA 160 C, MSA 200 C

English

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This Instruction Manual refers to a 

STIHL cordless chain saw, also called a 

chain saw, engine-driven device or 

machine in this Instruction Manual.

Pictograms

The meanings of the pictograms 

attached to or embossed on the 

machine are explained in this manual.
Depending on the model concerned, the 

following pictograms may be on your 

machine.

Symbols in Text

Many operating and safety instructions 

are supported by illustrations.
The individual steps or procedures 

described in the manual may be marked 

in different ways:

N

A bullet marks a step or procedure.

A description of a step or procedure that 

refers directly to an illustration may 

contain item numbers that appear in the 

illustration. For example:

N

Loosen the screw (1).

N

Lever (2) ...

In addition to the operating instructions, 

this manual may contain paragraphs 

that require your special attention. Such 

paragraphs are marked with the 

symbols and signal words described 

below:

DANGER

Indicates a hazardous situation that, if 

not avoided, will result in death or 

serious injury.

WARNING

Indicates a hazardous situation that, if 

not avoided, could result in death or 

serious injury.

NOTICE

Indicates a risk of property damage, 

including damage to the machine or its 

individual components.

Engineering Improvements

STIHL’s philosophy is to continually 

improve all of its products. As a result, 

engineering changes and improvements 

are made from time to time. Therefore, 

some changes, modifications and 

improvements may not be covered in 

this manual. If the operating 

characteristics or the appearance of 

your machine differs from those 

described in this manual, please contact 

your STIHL dealer or the STIHL 

distributor for your area for assistance.

Guide to Using this Manual

Chain oil tank; chain oil

Direction of chain rotation

Tension the chain

Thermal overload cutout

Unlock

Lock

Summary of Contents for MSA 160 C

Page 1: ...utilice la barra y la cadena de contragolpe reducido de la forma especificada en este manual o de otros componentes reductores de contragolpe Read Instruction Manual thoroughly before use and follow...

Page 2: ...Instruction Manual 1 55 Manual de instrucciones 56 115...

Page 3: ...ause 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...

Page 4: ...tain paragraphs that require your special attention Such paragraphs are marked with the symbols and signal words described below DANGER Indicates a hazardous situation that if not avoided will result...

Page 5: ...use of all STIHL chain saws Different models may have different parts and controls See the appropriate section of your instruction manual for a description of the controls and the function of the par...

Page 6: ...s All the above mentioned precautions do not guarantee that you will not sustain whitefinger disease or carpal tunnel syndrome Therefore continual and regular users should closely monitor the conditio...

Page 7: ...t continue operating this machine if it is damaged In case of doubt have it checked by your STIHL servicing dealer THE USE OF THE CHAIN SAW Transporting the Chain Saw WARNING Always switch off the mot...

Page 8: ...ure the bar Never start the chain saw with the sprocket cover loose Check saw chain tension once more after having tightened the nut s and thereafter at regular intervals whenever the saw is shut off...

Page 9: ...t emits an unusual smell feels hot or appears abnormal in any other way WARNING Fluid may leak from the battery if it is damaged or is not used properly avoid contact with the skin Leaking battery flu...

Page 10: ...will not be stepped on tripped over come in contact with sharp edges or moving parts or otherwise be subjected to damage or stress An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely necessary If...

Page 11: ...danger of slipping on freshly debarked logs For better footing clear away fallen branches scrub and cuttings Use extreme caution when cutting small size brush branches and saplings because slender mat...

Page 12: ...sociated with the particular dust mist or fume at issue consult your employer governmental agencies such as OSHA and NIOSH and other sources on hazardous materials California and some other authoritie...

Page 13: ...ty devices are working properly Do not continue operating this chain saw if it is damaged In case of doubt have it checked by your STIHL servicing dealer Your chain saw is not designed for prying or s...

Page 14: ...cur for example when the saw chain near the upper quadrant of the bar nose contacts the wood or is pinched during limbing or when it is incorrectly used to begin a plunge or boring cut The greater the...

Page 15: ...l condition especially if they have been improperly maintained Compliance with the chain saw kickback standards does not automatically mean that in a real life kickback the bar and saw chain will rota...

Page 16: ...contact with the operator WARNING An improperly maintained chain brake may increase the time needed to stop the saw chain after activation or may not activate at all Low Kickback Saw Chain and Reduce...

Page 17: ...ckback energy Improper lowering or sharpening of the depth gauges as well as changing the shape of the cutters may increase the risk and the energy of kickback Always cut with a properly sharpened saw...

Page 18: ...n the top of the bar is suddenly stopped when it is pinched caught or encounters a foreign object in the wood The reaction of the saw chain may drive the chain saw rapidly straight back toward the ope...

Page 19: ...ll side of the log Watch out for rolling logs Cut only one log at a time Shattered wood should be cut very carefully Sharp slivers of wood may be caught and flung in the direction of the operator of t...

Page 20: ...perator or bystanders Also look for broken or dead branches which could vibrate loose and fall on the operator When felling on a slope the operator should stand on the uphill side if possible Felling...

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