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Stihl MS 162 Instruction Manual

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  • Page 1 MS 162, 172 2 - 32 Instruction Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    STIHL expressly commit themselves to a sus‐ tainable and responsible handling of natural resources. This user manual is intended to help you use your STIHL product safely and in an environmentally friendly manner over a long service life. We thank you for your confidence in us and hope you will enjoy working with your STIHL product.
  • Page 3 3 Overview English 1 Carburetor adjusting screw 19 Master control lever The carburetor adjusting screw is for setting For starting, running and stopping the engine. the carburetor. 20 Throttle trigger lockout 2 Front hand guard The throttle trigger lockout unlocks the throttle The front hand guard protects the operator's trigger.

  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    English 4 Safety Precautions Intended Use 3 Wing nut The wing nut fastens the sprocket cover to The STIHL MS 162 and MS 172 chainsaws are the chain saw. designed for cutting wood, limbing and felling trees. Symbols WARNING Meanings of icons that may be on the chainsaw: ■...
  • Page 5 EN 166 or national stand‐ the chainsaw. ards are available from retailers. ■ Hot exhaust gas is emitted through the muffler ► STIHL recommends that you wear a face while the engine is running. Hot exhaust gas shield. can ignite easily flammable materials and ►...
  • Page 6 ► Work only with an undamaged chainsaw. ble. ► If fuel is leaking from the chainsaw: Do not WARNING use the chainsaw and contact a STIHL dealer for assistance. ■ If components do not comply with safety ► Close the fuel tank and oil tank caps.
  • Page 7 ► Use a mixture of gasoline and two-stroke ■ The rotating saw chain can cut the operator. engine oil that is not older than 30 days This can result in serious injuries. (STIHL MotoMix: 5 years). 0458-200-0121-B...
  • Page 8 This can result in serious injuries and damage to property. ■ Inexperienced users cannot assess the dan‐ ► Stop work and contact your STIHL dealer gers when felling a tree. Persons may be seri‐ for assistance.
  • Page 9 4 Safety Precautions English WARNING ■ Obstacles in the work area and on the escape path can hinder the user. The user may trip and fall. This may result in serious or fatal injury to the user. ► Remove all obstacles from the work area and escape path.
  • Page 10 English 4 Safety Precautions 4.11 Storing 4.9.3 Pushback WARNING ■ Children are not aware of and cannot assess the dangers of a chainsaw and can be seri‐ ously injured. ► Shut off the engine. ► Engage the chain brake. ► Fit the scabbard so that it completely cov‐ ers the guide bar.

  • Page 11: Preparing The Saw For Operation

    ► Fit the guide bar and saw chain on the chain‐ ► If you cannot carry out these steps: Do not use saw and check the following points: your chainsaw and contact your STIHL servic‐ – The drive links of the saw chain are seated ing dealer for assistance.
  • Page 12 English 6 Assembling the Saw ► Fit the chain sprocket cover (2) so that it is flush with the chainsaw. ► Fit the nut (1) and tighten it down firmly. 6.1.2 Mounting the Guide Bar and Saw Chain (Quick Chain Tensioner) The guide bar and saw chain combinations that can be used with the chain sprocket are listed in the specifications,...
  • Page 13 6 Assembling the Saw English ► If the chain sprocket cover is not flush with the ► Hold the guide bar nose up and turn the ten‐ chainsaw: Twist the adjusting wheel and repo‐ sioning screw (2) clockwise or counterclock‐ sition the chain sprocket cover.

  • Page 14: Engaging And Disengaging The Chain Brake

    English 7 Engaging and Disengaging the Chain Brake ► Continue holding the guide bar nose up and turn the wing nut (1) clockwise until the chain sprocket cover sits tightly against the chain‐ saw. ► If the chain sag ‘a’ in the center of the guide bar is not 1-2 mm: Readjust the saw chain ten‐...

  • Page 15: Mixing Fuel And Refueling The Chainsaw

    STIHL recommends you use STIHL MotoMix. unmixed or older fuel may damage the chain‐ saw. If you mix the fuel yourself, use only STIHL two- ► Thoroughly mix the fuel before topping up. stroke engine oil or another high-performance ► Do not top up with fuel stored for more than engine oil in accordance with JASO FB, JASO 30 days (STIHL MotoMix: 5 years).
  • Page 16 English 9 Starting and Stopping the Engine Preparing the engine for start ► Select the correct starting procedure. ► Pull the starter grip slowly with your right hand until you feel it engage. ► Pull the starter grip quickly and allow the ►...

  • Page 17: Checking The Saw

    NOTICE ■ Do not accelerate the engine with the chain brake engaged since this can damage the ► Use a STIHL gauge to check the wear marks chain brake. on the chain sprocket. ► Disengage the chain brake before you start ►...
  • Page 18 . cutter: Do not use your chainsaw and contact your STIHL servicing dealer for assistance. ► Use a STIHL filing gauge to check that a filing angle of 30° has been maintained on all cut‐ 0458-200-0121-B...

  • Page 19: Operating The Saw

    11.3 Limbing ► If chain oil is still not visible on the light sur‐ face: Do not use your chainsaw and contact your STIHL servicing dealer for assistance. Chain lubrication is defective. 11 Operating the Saw 11.1 Holding and Controlling the Chainsaw ►...
  • Page 20 English 11 Operating the Saw E Felling cut The tree is felled with the felling cut. The fell‐ ing cut is 1/10 of the trunk diameter (at least 3 cm) above the bottom of the felling notch. F Stabilizing strap The stabilizing strap supports the tree and helps prevent it from falling prematurely.
  • Page 21 11 Operating the Saw English ► If the wood is sound and long-fibered: 1 Normal tree Observe the following points when making A normal tree is vertical and has an even sapwood cuts: crown. – The cuts must be the same on both sides. 2 Leaner –...
  • Page 22 English 11 Operating the Saw ► Shout a warning. ► Plunge the guide bar into the felling cut until it ► Apply the spiked bumper at the same height is visible at the other side of the trunk, as the felling cut and use it as a pivot. 11.4.5.

  • Page 23: After Finishing Work

    ► Allow the chainsaw to cool down. dry. ► Clean the chainsaw with a damp cloth or ► Clean the chainsaw. STIHL resin solvent. ► Clean the air filter. ► Clean vents with a paintbrush. ► Clean the guide bar and saw chain.
  • Page 24 ► Remove cover (2). ► Remove cover (2). ► Remove the chain sprocket cover. ► Use a soft brush, damp cloth or STIHL resin solvent to clean the cylinder fins and the inside of the shroud. ► Clean the area around the chain sprocket with a damp cloth or STIHL resin solvent.

  • Page 25: Maintenance

    ► Pull off the spark plug boot (3). guide bar. ► If the area around the spark plug is soiled: ► Remove burr with a flat file or a STIHL guide Clean it with a cloth. bar dressing tool. ► Unscrew the spark plug.

  • Page 26: Repairing

    The saw chain is ► Tension the saw chain as specified. over-tensioned. The sprocket nose of ► Clean the sprocket nose of the guide bar with STIHL the guide bar is resin solvent. blocked. Engine does not The muffler is soiled.

  • Page 27: Specifications

    ► Turn the shroud locks (1) clockwise and tighten them firmly. The cover (2) is closed. 19 Specifications 19.1 STIHL MS 162, MS 172 Chain‐ MS 162 – Displacement: 30.1 cm³ – Engine power to ISO 7293: 1.3 kW (1.8 bhp) 0458-200-0121-B...
  • Page 28 – Approved spark plugs: NGK CMR6H from sound power level is 2 dB(A) STIHL, STIHL ZK C 10 – MS 162 C: 112 dB(A). The K value for the – Electrode gap of the spark plug: 0.5 mm sound power level is 2 dB(A) –...

  • Page 29: Bar And Chain Combinations

    2 m/s². – Control handle: 3.2 m/s². The K value for the vibration level is 2 m/s². 20 Bar and Chain Combinations 20.1 STIHL MS 162, MS 172 Chainsaw MS 162 Pitch Drive link Length Guide bar...
  • Page 30 English 20 Bar and Chain Combinations Pitch Drive link Length Guide bar Number of Number of Saw chain gauge/groove teeth, drive links width sprocket nose Light Rollo‐ matic E Mini / 35 cm Light 01 Rollo‐ matic E Mini Light / Light P01 Light Rollo‐...

  • Page 31: Spare Parts And Accessories

    – Guaranteed sound power level: 115 dB(A) pollute the environment. – MS 172 ► Take STIHL products including packaging to a – Measured sound power level: 114 dB(A) suitable collection point for recycling in accord‐ – Guaranteed sound power level: 116 dB(A) ance with local regulations.

  • Page 32: Ukca Declaration Of Conformity

    – Category: chainsaw www.stihl.com – Manufacturer's brand: STIHL – type: MS 162, serial identification: 1148 – Displacement: 30.1 cm³ – type: MS 172, serial identification: 1148 – Displacement: 31.8 cm³ conforms to the relevant provisions of UK regula‐...
  • Page 33 25 Addresses English 0458-200-0121-B...
  • Page 34 English 25 Addresses 0458-200-0121-B...
  • Page 35 25 Addresses English 0458-200-0121-B...
  • Page 36 *04582000121B* 0458-200-0121-B...

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