Stihl MSE 200 Product Instruction Manual - Page 2

© ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG, 2007 0458 181 8621. M1. L7. Rei. Printed in Germany Printed on chlorine-free paper. Printing inks contain vegetable oils; paper can be recycled. BA_SE_091_006_01_07.fm Contents Guide to Using this Manual 2 Important Safety Precautions for Chain Saw Users 3 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 5 Mounting the Bar and Chain 24 Tensioning the Saw Chain 27 Checking Chain Tension 28 Chain Lubricant 28 Filling Chain Oil Tank 29 Checking Chain Lubrication 29 Coasting Brake 30 Chain Brake 30 Connecting Saw to Power Supply 31 Switching On 32 Switching Off 32 Overload Circuit Breaker 32 Operating Instructions 33 Taking Care of Guide Bar 34 Motor Cooling 35 Storing the Machine 35 Checking and Replacing Chain Sprocket 35 Maintaining and Sharpening Saw Chain 37 Maintenance Chart 41 Main Parts of the Saw 42 Specifications 44 Ordering Spare Parts 45 Maintenance and Repairs 45 Trademarks 45 Addresses 46 STIHl MSE 140 C, MSE 160 C, MSE 180 C, MSE 200 C English / USA 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 characteristics or the appearance of your chainsaw differs from those described in this Manual, please contact your STIHL dealer for information and assistance. 1