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STIHL MS 170, 180

Instruction Manual Manual de instrucciones Warning! To reduce the risk of kickback injury use STIHL reduced kickback bar and STIHL PM 1 (3/8" Picco), PMC3 (3/8" Picco) or PMN (3/8" Picco) chain depending on sprocket or other available low kickback components. Advertencia! Para reducir el riesgo de lesionarse como resultado de un culatazo, utilice la barra de contragolpe reducido y la cadena PM 1 (Picco de 3/8 pulg), PMC3 (Picco de 3/8 pulg) o PMN (Picco de 3/8 pulg) de STIHL, dependiendo de la rueda dentada usada y de otros componentes reductores de contragolpe.

Read and follow all safety precautions in Instruction Manual – improper use can cause serious or fatal injury. Lea y siga todas las precauciones de seguridad dadas en el manual de instrucciones – el uso incorrecto puede causar lesiones graves o mortales.

English / USA

© ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG, 2007 0458 207 8621 A. M3. K7. CP. Printed in USA

Printed on chlorine-free paper. Printing inks contain vegetable oils; paper can be recycled.

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Contents

Guide to Using this Manual .............. 2 Easy2Start ........................................ 3 Safety Precautions and Working Techniques ....................................... 3 Mounting the Bar and Chain (Front chain tensioner) ................... 26 Mounting the Bar and Chain (Quick Chain Tensioner) ................. 28 Tensioning the Saw Chain (Front chain tensioner) ................... 31 Tensioning the Saw Chain (Quick chain tensioner) .................. 31 Checking Chain Tension ................. 31 Fuel ................................................ 32 Fueling ............................................ 33 Chain Lubricant .............................. 33 Filling Chain Oil Tank ...................... 34 Checking Chain Lubrication ........... 34 Chain Brake .................................... 35 Information Before You Start .......... 36 Starting / Stopping the Engine ........ 36 Operating Instructions .................... 40 Taking Care of Guide Bar ............... 41 Cleaning the Air Filter ..................... 42 Motor Management ........................ 42 Adjusting the Carburetor ................ 43 Spark Arresting Screen in Muffler ......................................... 43 Catalytic Converter ......................... 44 Checking the Spark Plug ................ 44 Starter Rope ................................... 45 Storing the Machine ........................ 46 Checking and Replacing Chain Sprocket ............................... 46 Maintaining and Sharpening Saw Chain ...................................... 47 Maintenance Chart ......................... 51 Main Parts of the Saw .................... 53

Specifications ................................. Special Accessories ....................... Ordering Spare Parts ..................... Maintenance and Repairs .............. STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement ....................................... STIHL Incorporated California Exhaust and Evaporative Emissions Control Warranty Statement ....................................... Trademarks ....................................

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Allow only persons who understand this Manual to operate your chainsaw. To receive maximum performance and satisfaction from your STIHL chainsaw, it is important that you read and understand the maintenance and safety precautions, starting on page 3, before using your chainsaw. Contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for your area if you do not understand any of the instructions in this Manual.

!Warning! Because a chainsaw 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 serious or even fatal injury. STIHL's philosophy is to continually improve all of its products. As a result, engineering changes and improvements are made from time-to-time. If the operating chara