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  • Page 1 STIHL MSE 220 C Instruction Manual...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Minimize Wear and Avoid Damage Main Parts Specifications Special Accessories Ordering Spare Parts Maintenance and Repairs This instruction manual is protected by copyright. All rights reserved, especially the rights to reproduce, translate and process with electronic systems. MSE 220 C...

  • Page 4: Guide To Using This Manual

    It must not be used for any other If you have not used this power tool STIHL's philosophy is to continually purpose because of the increased risk of model before: Have your dealer or other improve all of its products. For this accidents and damage to the machine.
  • Page 5 Before Starting Work model by STIHL or are technically Avoid clothing that could get caught on identical. If you have any questions in branches or brush or moving parts of the Check that your power tool is properly this respect, consult a servicing dealer.
  • Page 6 "Connecting to Power ground and freshly debarked logs. allow other persons in the work area. Supply". Watch out for obstacles such as tree stumps, roots and ditches which could cause you to trip or stumble. MSE 220 C...
  • Page 7 – see also "Before Starting Work". Make sure the safety devices are working properly. Do not continue operating your power tool if it is damaged. In case of doubt, have the unit checked by your servicing dealer. MSE 220 C...
  • Page 8 Do not cut with the bar nose. – not impossible. Use aids such as a cable Take special care with small, tough winch or tractor in such cases. – limbs, they may catch the chain. Never cut several limbs at once. – MSE 220 C...
  • Page 9 Continue cutting by carefully – touch any foreign materials: Stones, applying pressure to the front nails, etc. may be flung off, damage the handle. saw chain or cause the saw to kick back unexpectedly. Re-engage the spiked bumper. – MSE 220 C...
  • Page 10 When walking away along the – escape path, watch out for falling limbs and watch the top of the tree. Maintain a distance of at least 2 1/2 tree lengths from the next felling site. MSE 220 C...
  • Page 11 – but only if the wood is Sapwood cuts in long-fibered softwood sound STIHL recommends the following help prevent sapwood splintering when method: the tree falls. Make cuts at both sides of Making felling notch the trunk at same height as bottom of Make the horizontal cut –...
  • Page 12 This is the hinge. Drive wedges into the felling cut in good time. Use only wooden, aluminum or plastic wedges. Never steel, which can damage the chain and cause kickback. MSE 220 C...
  • Page 13 If tree diameter is more than twice – For felling leaners – the length of the guide bar. For relieving cuts during bucking – If a large portion of heartwood – For DIY projects – remains uncut on large diameter trees. MSE 220 C...
  • Page 14 Make relieving cut at the laid is wide-radius curves. It must compression side (1) not be under tension and must lie flat on the ground over its whole Make bucking cut at the tension length. side (2) MSE 220 C...

  • Page 15: Cutting Attachment

    This power tool is minimizes the STIHL is the only manufacturer in the Regularly check that the insulation of the vibrations transmitted to the operator's industry to produce its own chain saws, power cord and plug is in good condition hands.

  • Page 16: Mounting The Bar And Chain

    Wear work gloves to protect your hands from the sharp cutters. Turn the screw (1) counterclockwise until the tensioner Fit the chain – start at the bar nose. slide (2) butts against the left end of the housing slot. MSE 220 C...

  • Page 17: Tensioning The Chain

    Check chain tension frequently – A new chain has to be retensioned more see chapter on "Operating often than one that has been in use for Instructions". some time. Check chain tension frequently – see chapter on "Operating Instructions". MSE 220 C...

  • Page 18: Chain Lubricant

    NOTICE Biological chain oil must be resistant to aging (e.g. STIHL Bioplus) since it will otherwise quickly turn to resin. This results in hard deposits that are difficult to remove, especially in the area of the chain drive and chain. It may even cause the oil pump to seize.

  • Page 19: Checking Chain Lubrication

    The chain is Every new chain has to be broken in for stopped and locked. about 2 to 3 minutes. After breaking in the chain, check chain tension and adjust if necessary – see "Checking Chain Tension". MSE 220 C...

  • Page 20: Connecting To Power Supply

    STIHL recommends that you to IEC 60364 and relevant national have servicing and repair work carried regulations. out exclusively by an authorized STIHL Depending on the supply voltage and servicing dealer. Maintain the following cord length, the minimum conductor...

  • Page 21: Switching On

    During longer work breaks – disconnect the plug from the wall outlet. When the machine is not in use, store it in such a way that it does not endanger others. MSE 220 C...

  • Page 22: Overload Circuit Breaker And Indicator Lamp

    The chain contracts as it cools down. If it "lugging down" the motor – is not slackened off, it can damage the drive shaft and bearings. pinching the saw chain in the cut – If the overload circuit breaker has cut off the power supply: MSE 220 C...

  • Page 23: Taking Care Of The Guide Bar

    Periodically clean the oil inlet hole (1), oil outlet channel (2) and bar groove (3) Measure groove depth – using the measuring tool on the file gauge (special accessory) – in the area with the greatest wear MSE 220 C...

  • Page 24: Motor Cooling

    It is best to use two saw chains in rotation with one sprocket. Wash the filter in a fresh, non- flammable solution (e.g. warm STIHL recommends the use of original soapy water) and dry thoroughly. STIHL sprockets to ensure correct operation of the chain brake.

  • Page 25: Maintaining And Sharpening The Saw Chain

    STIHL You must observe certain angles when recommends you have your chain NOTICE resharpening the chain cutter. resharpened by a STIHL servicing Always mount the chain sprocker with a dealer. Filing and side plate angles new screw (1).
  • Page 26 English STIHL saw chains are sharpened to a Use only special saw chain sharpening filing angle of 30°. Exceptions are files. Other files have the wrong shape ripping chains with a filing angle of 10°. and cut. Ripping chains have an X in their designations.
  • Page 27 Chain pitch Depth gauge Setting (a) inch (mm) (inch) 1/4 P 6.35 0.45 (0.018) (6.35) 0.65 (0.026) 3/8 P (9.32) 0.65 (0.026) 0,325 (8.25) 0.65 (0.026) (9.32) 0.65 (0.026) MSE 220 C...
  • Page 28 1110 893 4000 0814 252 3356 5605 007 1028 (9.32) (13/64) 5605 772 5206 5605 750 4329 1110 893 4000 0814 252 3356 5605 007 1029 consisting of file holder with round file, flat file and filing gauge MSE 220 C...

  • Page 29: Maintenance And Care

    Check Cooling inlets Clean All accessible screws and nuts Retighten Check Chain catcher on sprocket cover Replace sprocket cover Check Power cord Replace Safety labels Replace STIHL recommends a STIHL servicing dealer. see chapter on "Chain Brake" MSE 220 C...

  • Page 30: Minimize Wear And Avoid Damage

    English servicing dealer. STIHL dealers are Minimize Wear and Avoid regularly given the opportunity to attend Damage training courses and are supplied with the necessary technical information. Observing the instructions in this manual helps reduce the risk of unnecessary If these maintenance operations are not wear and damage to the power tool.

  • Page 31: Main Parts

    Front handle Lockout button Trigger switch Oil inspection window Rear handle 10 Rear hand guard 11 Oil filler cap 12 Chain sprocket cover 13 Chain sprocket 14 Indicator Lamp 15 Side chain tensioner 16 Chain catcher Serial number MSE 220 C...

  • Page 32: Specifications

    Sound pressure level L to ISO 3744 Oil tank capacity: 0.20 l Authorisation and Restriction of Chemical substances. MSE 220 C: 95 dB(A) Weight For information on compliance with the Sound power level L to ISO 3744 REACH regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 see www.stihl.com/reach.

  • Page 33: Special Accessories

    When repairing the machine, only use replacement parts which have been Serial number approved by STIHL for this power tool or are technically identical. Only use high- quality replacement parts in order to Guide bar part number avoid the risk of accidents and damage to the machine.

  • Page 34: Disposal

    ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG Make: STIHL Model: MSE 220 C MSE 220 C-Q STIHL products must not be thrown in Serial identification: 1207 the garbage can. Take the product, conforms to the specifications of accessories and packaging to an...

  • Page 35: Quality Certification

    All STIHL products comply with the highest quality standards. An independent organization has certified that all products manufactured by STIHL meet the strict requirements of the ISO 9001 standard for quality management systems in terms of product development, materials purchasing, production, assembly, documentation and customer service.

  • Page 36: General Power Tool Safety Warnings

    Unmodified plugs and under the influence of drugs, electric tools. STIHL is required by law matching outlets will reduce risk of alcohol or medication. A moment of to print these standardized texts electric shock.
  • Page 37 Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users. MSE 220 C...
  • Page 38 Kickback is the result of tool misuse and/or incorrect operating procedures and can be avoided by taking proper precautions as given below: MSE 220 C...
  • Page 40 0458-182-0121 englisch www.stihl.com *04581820121* 0458-182-0121...

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