Stihl MSE 180

Instruction Manual
Manual de instrucciones
Warning!
To reduce the risk of kickback injury use
STIHL reduced kickback bar and STIHL PMN
(3/8" Picco), PM1 (3/8" Picco) or PMC3
(3/8" Picco) 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 PMN (Picco
de 3/8 pulg), PM1 (Picco de 3/8 pulg) o PMC3
(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.
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Stihl MSE 180 Specifications

General

Power Output	1.8 kW
Bar Length	35 cm
Weight	4.2 kg
Chain Pitch	3/8"
Rated Voltage	230 V
Chain Gauge	1.3 mm

Summary

Important Safety Precautions for Chain Saw Users

Kickback Safety Precautions

Details risks and prevention methods for chainsaw kickback.

Other Safety Precautions

Covers essential safety measures for chainsaw operation.

Operator Physical Condition

Proper Clothing

Details essential protective apparel for chainsaw operation.

Reactive Forces and Kickback

Understanding Reactive Forces

Explains common reactive forces like pushback and pull-in.

Kickback Explained

Details how kickback occurs and its dangers.

Kickback Standards and Reduction

Covers ANSI standards and devices to reduce kickback injury.

Felling Techniques

Felling Instructions

Chainsaw Maintenance and Operation

Mounting the Bar and Chain

Tensioning the Saw Chain

Operating Instructions

Chain Sharpening

Maintaining and Sharpening Saw Chain