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  • Page 1 STIHL MSE 141 C Instruction Manual...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    8.2 Switching Off ........17 18.1 STIHL MSE 141 C Chainsaw..... . . 31 18.2 Extension Cords .

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Thank you for choosing STIHL. We develop and 19.1 STIHL MSE 141 C Chainsaw..... . . 33 manufacture our quality products to meet our customers’...

  • Page 5: Symbols In Text

    English 3 Overview 3 Overview NOTICE This symbol indicates dangers that can cause damage to property. Chainsaw ► The measures indicated can avoid damage to property. Symbols in Text This symbol refers to a chapter in this instruction manual. 1 Rear Hand Guard Protects operator’s right hand from contact with the chain if it comes off the bar or breaks.

  • Page 6: Symbols

    English 4 Safety Precautions 3 Chain Catcher 18 Connecting Cable Reduces risk of operator contact with the chain if it Connects chainsaw to appliance plug. comes off the bar or breaks. 19 Appliance Plug 4 Nut Connects connecting cable to extension cable. Secures chain sprocket cover to chainsaw.

  • Page 7: Intended Use

    Intended Use If the user’s physical, sensory or mental ability is The STIHL MSE 141 chainsaw is suitable for cutting restricted, he or she may work only under the firewood and for other woodworking projects close to the supervision of or as instructed by a responsible house.

  • Page 8: Clothing And Equipment

    Practice cutting logs on a sawhorse or other support. dust can damage the respiratory passages and cause allergic reactions. ► If you have any queries: Contact your STIHL servicing ► Wear a respirator. dealer for assistance. ￭ Inappropriate clothing can snag on wood, brush or the saw.

  • Page 9: Safe Condition

    – The controls function properly and have not been ► Never insert objects in the saw’s openings. modified. ► If you have any queries: Contact your STIHL servicing – Chain lubrication is operating properly. dealer. – Wear marks on chain sprocket are not deeper than 0.5 4.6.2...

  • Page 10: Working

    ► Deburr the guide bar every week. ► Work calmly and carefully. ► If you have any queries: Contact your STIHL servicing dealer. ► If light and visibility are poor: Do not use your saw. ► Operate the chain saw alone.
  • Page 11 ► Engage the chain brake, disconnect extension cable’s ￭ If the underside of the felled tree is limbed first, it will no plug from the wall outlet and contact your STIHL longer be supported on the ground by branches. The tree servicing dealer.

  • Page 12: Reactive Forces

    English 4 Safety Precautions Reactive Forces ￭ When the tree falls the trunk can break or spring back in the direction of the user. This can result in serious or fatal 4.8.1 Kickback injuries. ► Plan an escape path sideways behind the tree. ►...

  • Page 13: Connecting To Power Supply

    English 4 Safety Precautions ￭ If kickback occurs, the saw can be thrown up in the ► Apply the spiked bumper properly. direction of the operator. The operator can lose control of ► Always cut with the chain running at full speed. the saw and be seriously or fatally injured.
  • Page 14 English 4 Safety Precautions DANGER WARNING ￭ Contact with live components can result in an electric ￭ Overvoltage can occur in the chainsaw if the line voltage shock. This can result in serious or fatal injuries. or frequency are incorrect during operation. This can damage the saw.

  • Page 15: Transporting

    ► Engage the chain brake. ► If the connecting cable has a malfunction or is ► Fit the scabbard so that it completely covers the guide damaged: Have connecting cable replaced by a STIHL bar. servicing dealer. ► Store the saw out of the reach of children.

  • Page 16: Preparing The Saw For Operation

    ► Check the controls, @ 9.5. ► Check chain lubrication, @ 9.6. ► If you cannot carry out this work: Do not use your chainsaw and contact your STIHL servicing dealer. ► Turn the tensioning screw (3) counterclockwise until the 6 Assembling the Saw tensioner slide (4) butts against the left end of the housing.

  • Page 17: Tensioning The Saw Chain

    English 6 Assembling the Saw ► Fit the chain in the bar groove so that the arrows on the tie ► Fit and tighten down the nut (1). straps on top of the bar point in the direction of rotation. 6.1.2 Removing the Bar and Chain ►...

  • Page 18: Filling Up With Chain Oil

    English 7 Engaging and Disengaging the Chain Brake ► If a Carving guide bar is used: Turn the tensioning screw (2) clockwise until the drive links on the underside of the bar are just half visible. ► Hold the bar nose up and tighten down the nut (1) firmly. ►...

  • Page 19: Disengaging The Chain Brake

    The hand guard engages with an audible click. The hand disconnect extension cord’s plug from the wall outlet and guard points to the symbol . The chain brake is contact your STIHL servicing dealer. disengaged. Your saw has a malfunction. 8 Switching the Saw On/Off...

  • Page 20: Checking The Guide Bar

    Checking the Guide Bar ► Switch off the saw, engage the chain brake and ► Use a STIHL filing gauge (2) to check the height of the disconnect the extension cord’s plug from the wall outlet. depth gauges (1). The STIHL filing gauge must match the ►...

  • Page 21: Testing The Chain Brake

    English 9 Checking the Saw ► Use a STIHL filing gauge to check that a filing angle of 30° ► If the trigger is stiff or does not spring back to its idle has been maintained on all cutters. The STIHL filing position: Do not use your chainsaw and contact your gauge must match the chain pitch.

  • Page 22: Operating The Saw

    ► Fill up with chain oil. ► Check chain lubrication again. ► If chain oil is still not visible on the light surface: Do not use your chain saw and contact your STIHL servicing dealer. Chain lubrication is defective. 10 Operating the Saw 10.1 Holding and Controlling the Chain Saw...

  • Page 23: Felling

    English 10 Operating the Saw 10.4.2 Preparing work area at base of tree ► Remove obstacles from work area at tree base. ► Remove growth from tree base. ► If the limb is under tension: Make the relieving cut (1) at the compression side and then perform bucking cut (2) from the tension side.
  • Page 24 English 10 Operating the Saw F Stabilizing strap The stabilizing strap supports the tree and helps prevent it from falling prematurely. The width of the stabilizing strap is 1/10 to 1/5 of the trunk diameter. G Holding strap The holding strap supports the tree and helps prevent it from falling prematurely.
  • Page 25 English 10 Operating the Saw – Wind direction and speed ► Plunge the guide bar into the felling cut until it is visible at the other side of the trunk, @ 10.4.5. – Nearby trees, if any ► Apply the spiked bumper behind the hinge and use it as a pivot.
  • Page 26 English 10 Operating the Saw ► With outstretched arms, cut through the stabilizing strap horizontally from outside at the same level as the felling cut. The tree falls. 10.4.9 Felling a small diameter leaner A leaner is felled with a felling cut and holding strap. This felling cut must be performed if the tree diameter is less than the guide bar’s length.

  • Page 27: Resetting Overload Protection

    English 10 Operating the Saw ► With arms outstretched, cut through the holding strap from outside at a downward angle. The tree falls. 10.4.10 Felling a large diameter leaner A leaner is felled with a felling cut and holding strap. This felling cut must be performed if the tree diameter is greater than the guide bar’s length.

  • Page 28: After Finishing Work

    ► Tighten down the nut. ► Clean the saw with a damp cloth or STIHL resin solvent. ► Fit the scabbard so that it completely covers the guide bar. ► Remove the chain sprocket cover.

  • Page 29: Maintenance

    15.2 Deburring the Guide Bar A burr can build up on the outer edge of the guide bar. ► Remove burr with a flat file or a STIHL guide bar dressing tool. ► If you have any queries: Contact your STIHL servicing dealer.

  • Page 30: Repairing

    16 Repairing ► File down the depth gauges with a flat file so that they are level with the STIHL filing gauge and parallel to the service mark. The STIHL filing gauge must match the chain pitch. ► If you have any queries: Contact your STIHL servicing dealer for assistance.

  • Page 31: Troubleshooting

    ► Disengage the chain brake. The chain is over-tensioned. ► Tension the chain properly. Bar nose sprocket is blocked. ► Clean the bar nose sprocket with STIHL resin solvent. Saw cuts out during Connecting cable plug or extension cable plug ►...
  • Page 32 Chain lubrication system is supplying ► Do not use your saw and have chain insufficient chain oil. lubrication checked by a STIHL servicing dealer. Chainsaw is not being used properly. ► Have correct use explained, then practice. 0458-729-0121-A...

  • Page 33: Specifications

    – Maximum chain speed according to ISO 11681: 18 Specifications 11.1 m/s 18.4 Minimum Groove Depth of Guide Bars 18.1 STIHL MSE 141 C Chainsaw The mininum groove depth depends on the pitch of the guide – Rated voltage: see rating label bar.

  • Page 34: Reach

    English 18 Specifications 18.6 REACH REACH is an EC regulation and stands for the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemical substances. For information on compliance with the REACH regulation see www.stihl.com/reach. 0458-729-0121-A...

  • Page 35: Bar And Chain Combinations

    English 19 Bar and Chain Combinations 19 Bar and Chain Combinations 19.1 STIHL MSE 141 C Chainsaw Pitch Drive link Length Guide bar Nose sprocket Number of drive Saw chain gauge/groove teeth links width 25 cm 71 PM3 (Type 1/4" P 1.1 mm...

  • Page 36: Spare Parts And Accessories

    STIHL 2006/42/EC Article 12.3(b) was carried out at VDE Prüf- u. accessories. Zertifizierungsinstitut (NB 0366), Merianstraße 28, STIHL recommends the use of original STIHL replacement 63069 Offenbach, Germany parts and accessories. – Certification number 40044665 Original STIHL replacement parts and original STIHL accessories are available from STIHL servicing dealers.

  • Page 37: Work Area Safety

    English 23 General Power Tool Safety Warnings STIHL is obliged to publish these texts. e) When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord extension suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.

  • Page 38: Power Tool Use And Care

    English 23 General Power Tool Safety Warnings 23.6 Service h) Do not be lulled into a false sense of security and do not disregard the safety rules even if you are thoroughly a) Have your electric power tool serviced by a qualified familiar with the electric power tool.

  • Page 39: Causes And Operator Prevention Of Kickback

    English 23 General Power Tool Safety Warnings – Carry the chain saw by the front handle with the chain saw forces. Kickback forces can be controlled by the operator, switched off and away from your body. When transporting if proper precautions are taken. Do not let go of the chain or storing the chain saw always fit the guide bar scabbard.
  • Page 40 0458-729-0121-A englisch www.stihl.com *04587290121A* 0458-729-0121-A...

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