Stihl MS 170, 180 User Manual

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) or RM 2 (0.325") chain depending
on sprocket pitch 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) o RM 2 (0.325 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.
STIH)
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Stihl MS 170, 180 Specifications

General

Displacement	30.1 cm³
Guide Bar Length	30-35 cm (12-14 in)
Fuel Capacity	250 ml
Chain Oil Capacity	145 ml
Chain Pitch	3/8"
Vibration Level (left/right)	5.5 m/s²

Summary

Understanding Your Chainsaw Manual and Safety

Guide to Using this Manual

Explains manual structure, pictograms, and text symbols.

Pictograms

Visual explanations of symbols used in the manual.

Some Important Safety Precautions for Chain Saw Users

Essential safety guidelines for chainsaw operation and risks.

A. Summary of Warnings on kickback and other Selected Risks

Details kickback risks and selected safety measures from ANSI B 175.1.

B. Other Safety Precautions

Provides additional safety advice for chainsaw users.

Reactive forces including kickback

Explains dangerous forces like kickback and their causes.

To avoid kickback

Provides best practices to prevent kickback situations.

Devices for reducing the risk of kickback injury

Recommends STIHL devices to mitigate kickback risks.

Quickstop chain brake

Details the chain stopping system designed to reduce kickback injury.

Chainsaw Operation Procedures

Preparation for the use of the saw

Steps to take before operating the chainsaw for safety.

Fueling

Procedures and safety for refueling the chainsaw.

Starting / Stopping the Engine

Procedures for starting and stopping the chainsaw engine safely.

Cutting Instructions

Guidelines for safe and effective cutting techniques.

Cutting Techniques: Felling

Methods and safety for cutting down trees.

Chainsaw Maintenance and Troubleshooting

MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND STORING

Overview of maintenance, repair, and storage guidelines.

Mounting the Bar and Chain (Front chain tensioner)

Steps for mounting the guide bar and chain with front tensioner.

Tensioning the Saw Chain (Front chain tensioner)

How to properly tension the saw chain with front tensioner.

Chain Lubricant

Information on chain and bar lubrication.

Chain Brake

Operation and maintenance of the chain brake system.

Maintaining and Sharpening Saw Chain

Guide to sharpening the chainsaw chain correctly.

Cleaning the Air Filter

Instructions for cleaning the air filter to maintain engine performance.

Motor Management: Adjusting the Carburetor

How to adjust the carburetor for optimal engine performance.

Storing the Machine

Instructions for storing the chainsaw properly.