Stihl MSA 160 C User Manual

Original Instruction ManualPrinted on chlorine-free paper
Printing inks contain vegetable oils, paper can be recycled.
© ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG, 2014 0458-701-8621-B. VA4.D14. 0000006360_004_GB
MSA 160 C, MSA 200 C
English
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Contents
Allow only persons who fully understand
this manual to operate your chain saw.
To receive maximum performance and
satisfaction from your STIHL chain saw,
it is important that you read, understand
and follow the safety precautions and
the operating and maintenance
instructions in chapter "Safety
Precautions and Working Techniques"
before using your chain saw. For further
information you can go to
www.stihlusa.com.
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 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 serious or even fatal
injury.
Guide to Using this Manual 2
Safety Precautions and Working
Techniques 3
General Power Tool Safety
Warnings 23
Description of Operation 26
Cutting Attachment 27
Mounting the Bar and Chain (quick
chain tensioner) 27
Tensioning the Saw Chain (quick
chain tensioner) 29
Checking Chain Tension 29
Chain Lubricant 30
Filling Chain Oil Tank 30
Checking Chain Lubrication 32
Coasting Brake 32
Chain Brake 33
Connecting Charger to Power
Supply 33
Charging the Battery 34
Light Emitting Diodes (LED) on
Battery 35
Light Emitting Diodes (LED) on
Charger 36
Switching On 37
Switching Off 38
Operating Instructions 39
Taking Care of the Guide Bar 39
Storing the Machine 40
Checking and Replacing the Chain
Sprocket 41
Maintaining and Sharpening the
Saw Chain 41
Maintenance and Care 45
Main Parts 47
Specifications 49
Special Accessories 51
Ordering Spare Parts 51
Troubleshooting 52
Maintenance and Repairs 54
Battery Recycling 54
Disposal 54
Trademarks 55
Addresses 56

Stihl MSA 160 C Specifications

General

Voltage	36 V
Bar Length	12 in
Chain Gauge	0.043 in
Power Source	Battery
Bar Length (cm)	30 cm
STIHL Oilomatic saw chain type	Picco Micro 3 (PM3)
Sound Power Level	96 dB(A)
Chain Pitch	0.25 in
Recommended Battery	AP 300
Recommended Charger	AL 300