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confidential
Starting Features
The MS 170 is equipped with a 
standard starter mechanism, 
and with 2 bar nuts holding the 
bar in place
The MS 180 C-B has the 
Toolless Quick Chain Adjuster 
(QCA) for fast and easy chain 
and bar install and adjustment
The MS 180 C-BE also has the 
Easy2Start™ starter 
mechanism which allows 
starting with less effort at a 
lower cranking speed
© STIHL Inc., Virginia Beach, VA     2013 US/STR
confidential
Starting Features
The MS 180 C-B has the standard starter mechanism, which 
requires a brisk pull on the rope to it’s full extension to start 
the engine
The MS 180 C-BE has the Easy2Start™ starter mechanism, 
which allows starting by simply pulling out the rope slow and 
easy, winding the auxiliary spring which then spins the motor 
over to start it
Notice that the MS 
180 C-BE has a 
deeper recoil 
housing and the 
handle extends out 
slightly farther for 
clearance