STIHL model ges which have been introduced E 140, E 160 and E 180 C electric since publication of this service chainsaws and can thus be used manual. Technical information...
SPECIFICATIONS Motor E 140 E 160 E 180 C Type: Universal motor Rating (kW): Rated voltage (V): 120; 230 120; 230 Frequency (Hz): Rated current (A): 11.7 6.4 15,0 Fuse (slow-blowing) (A): Overload protection: Thermal overload circuit breaker Type of enclosure:...
Tightening Torques Plastoform screws are used in polymer components. These screws form a permanent thread when they are installed for the first time. They can be removed and installed as often as necessary without detrimentally affecting the strength of the screwed assembly, providing the specified tightening torque is observed.
WIRING DIAGRAM/DESCRIPTION Chain brake The brake lever is unlatched when the "Quickstop" chain brake is activated, either manually or by inertia. The power supply is inter- rupted immediately by the chain brake switch (4) and the spring-loa- ded brake band is clamped around the brake drum at the same in- stant.
Removing and Installing Electrical Components Connecting Cord Important: The electrical safety of the saws should be checked after every repair by performing a high- voltage insulation test. Tests of this kind may only be carried out by electricians or specially trained personnel.
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• • • Slacken off the screws. Check that cable protector is Use press arbor (1) 4116 893 correctly seated. 7205 to install needle sleeve in - Pull the wires out of the switch. - Fit the strain relief clamp the bearing bush.
Trigger Switch Capacitor Overload Circuit Breaker (230 V only) (E 160, E 180 C) The overload circuit breaker interrupts the power supply to protect the motor in the event of mechanical overload (e.g. cutting for extended period with excessive feed force, suddenly stopping the chain by pinching it in the cut).
Chain Brake Switch • Pull off the terminal. - Remove the handle housing - see 4.1. • Remove the wires from the brake switch terminals. • • Pull overload circuit breaker out Lift snap hook (1) a little and of the motor housing. then pull out the chain brake switch (2).
MOTOR Carbon Brushes Note: The friction generated by - Push wire onto connector tag. the carbon brushes causes the commutator surface to wear gra- - Refit commutator cover and dually and eventually leaves se- tighten screws to 3.0 Nm rious scores. These scores cause (2.2 lbf.ft).
Rotor - Remove carbon brushes - see 5.1. - Remove oil tank - see 9.1. Remove the ring gear and spur gear - see 6.2. • Remove screws from gear - Use a hot air blower to heat the housing. pinion mounting nut.
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• Inspect the commutator (2). Note: In case of minor running marks, dress the commutator with emery cloth. If running marks are severe, fit new rotor. • Examine ball bearing (3) and replace if necessary - see 5.3. Install in the reverse sequence. •...
Rotor Bearing Fanwheel - Remove the rotor - see 5.2. Check ball bearing in gear hou- - Remove the rotor - see 5.2. sing. If ball bearing is faulty, fit a • Pull the ball bearing off the rotor new gear housing - see 6.3.
Stator • • Hold the rotor and press it out of Fit the brake drum so that the - Remove the rotor - see 5.2. the brake drum and fanwheel. closed side faces the fanwheel. • Pull the air baffle out of the - Clean stub of rotor shaft with housing.
CHAIN DRIVE Ring Gear and Pinion Chain Sprocket - Check insulation of field coils. Note: Install a new stator if insulation is damaged. - Check condition of stator’s inner running surface. Replace stator if necessary. - Remove the chain sprocket - Remove the handle housing - cover - see 4.1.
Gear Housing - Remove the rotor - see 5.2 - Remove the oil pump - see 9.2. - Remove chain brake - see 8.1. • Pull ring gear out of needle - Remove ring gear - see 5.2. bearing in gear housing. •...
CHAIN TENSIONER Front Chain Tensioner Side Chain Tensioner • - Remove the chain sprocket - Remove the chain sprocket Pull off the tensioner slide (1). cover - see 4.1. cover - see 4.1. • Take out the adjusting screw (2). •...
Quick Chain Tensioner CHAIN BRAKE Removal • • Pull out hinged handle (1) of - Remove the gear housing - Take the torsion spring off the wingnut (2). see 5.2. pawl. • Unscrew the wingnut and - Remove brake drum if necessary Install in the reverse sequence.
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• • - Remove the switch lever - Pry the brake band out of the Pry the carrier and articulated see 8.1. gear housing. lever off the bearing pin and lift them away together. - Remove the rotor - see 5.2. - Pull the articulated lever out off •...
Installation - Coat all sliding aand pivot points with STIHL multipurpose grease or, preferably, with molybdenum grease (e.g. Molykote) - see 10.2. - Fit the flat spring. • • Check that flat spring (1) is Fit brake band fastening screw correctly positioned on face (2) and tighten to 6.0 Nm (4.5 lbf.ft).
CHAIN LUBRICATION Oil Tank Oil Strainer Oil Pump - Remove the handle housing - - Remove the oil tank - see 9.1. - Remove the handle housing - see 4.1. see 4.1. • Pull the oil strainer off the stub. •...
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- Always use new O-rings. - Tighten down oil pump mounting screws to 2.5 Nm (1.8 lbf.ft). • Pull oil pump out of housing. Note: Make sure the pin does not fall out of the oil pump. • Remove the O-rings. •...
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