Owner's Manual

24
English / USA
MSE 140 C, MSE 160 C, MSE 180 C, MSE 200 C
The chainsaw should also be returned
immediately for maintenance whenever
the brake system cannot be thoroughly
cleaned or there is a change in its
operating characteristics.
Additionally, the daily maintenance
schedule for your chainsaw set forth in
your STIHL Owner's Manual should be
strictly followed.
Store chainsaw in a dry place and away
from children. It should have the
scabbard mounted or be in a carrying
case.
Read all instructions -
save these instructions
: Disconnect plug from power supply.
: Unscrew the nut and take off the
cover.
Models with Front Chain
Tensioner
: Turn screw (1) counterclockwise
until tensioning nut (3) butts against
the left end of the housing slot.
Models with Side Chain
Tensioner
: Turn screw (2) counterclockwise
until the tensioning nut (3) butts
against the left end of the housing
slot.
: Wear work gloves to protect your
hands.
: Fit the chain, start at the bar nose.
: Turn the guide bar so that the
position of the chain matches the
pictograph (5).
: Fit the guide bar over the collar
screws (6) and engage the
tensioning nut in the hole (7) –
place the chain over the sprocket (8)
at the same time.
Mounting the Bar and Chain
100BA001 KN
2
3
1
100BA002 KN
143BA003 KN
11
9
8
6
5
6
7
10
100BA004 KN