Specifications - Stihl MSA 160 C Instruction Manual

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Fault LEDs on the
battery
Saw cuts out 3 LEDs emit
during operation. red light.
Chainsaw run‐
time is too short.
Smell of smoke
or burning in the
cutting area.

19 Specifications

19.1 STIHL MSA 160 C, MSA 200 C
Chainsaws
MSA 160 C
Approved batteries:
• STIHL AP
• STIHL AR
– Weight without battery, guide bar and saw
chain 2.7 kg
– Max. oil tank capacity: 210 cc (0.21 l)
MSA 200 C
Approved batteries:
• STIHL AP
• STIHL AR
– Weight without battery, guide bar and saw
chain 2.9 kg
– Max. oil tank capacity: 210 cc (0.21 l)
For battery life see www.stihl.com/battery-life.
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Cause
No electrical contact
between the chainsaw
and battery.
Saw or battery damp. ► Allow saw or battery to dry.
Chainsaw is too hot.
There is an electrical
fault.
The battery is not fully
charged.
The battery life has
been exceeded.
The saw chain has
not been correctly
sharpened.
Insufficient saw chain
oil in the oil tank.
The chain lubrication
system is supplying
insufficient saw chain
oil.
The saw chain is
over-tensioned.
The chainsaw is not
being used properly.
19.2
MSA 160 C
The following chain sprockets may be used:
6-tooth for 1/4" P
• Maximum chain speed according to
MSA 200 C
The following chain sprockets may be used:
7-tooth for 1/4" P
• Maximum chain speed according to
19.3
The mininum groove depth depends on the pitch
of the guide bar.
– 1/4" P 4 mm
Remedy
► If 4 LEDs continue to flash red: Do not
use the battery and contact your STIHL
dealer for assistance.
► Engage chain brake and remove battery.
► Clean electrical contacts in the battery
compartment.
► Insert battery.
► Engage chain brake and remove battery.
► Allow the chainsaw to cool down.
► Engage the chain brake, remove and refit
the battery.
► Switch on the saw.
► Recharge the battery fully as described in
the User Manual for the STIHL AL 101,
300, 500 chargers.
► Replace battery.
Sharpen chain as specified.
Fill up with saw chain oil.
Do not use the chainsaw. Consult a STIHL
dealer.
Tension the saw chain as specified.
Have correct use explained, then practice.
Chain Sprockets and Chain
Speeds
ISO 11681: 16.1 m/s
ISO 11681: 18.8 m/s
Minimum groove depth of guide
bars
19 Specifications
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