MSA 200 CBQ - Saw STIHL - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL MSA 200 CBQ STIHL

1 Introduction 45
2 Guide to Using this Manual 45
2.1 Applicable Documentation 45
2.2 Warning Notices in Text 46
2.3 Symbols in Text 46
3 Overview 46
3.1 Chainsaw and Battery 46
3.2 Symbols 47
4 Safety Precautions 48
4.1 Warning Signs 48
4.2 Intended Use 48
4.3 The Operator 48
4.4 Clothing and Equipment 49
4.5 Work Area and Surroundings 50
4.6 Safe Condition 50
4.7 Working 52
4.8 Reactive Forces 54
4.9 Transporting 55
4.10 Storing 56
4.11 Cleaning, Maintenance and Repairs. 56
5 Preparing the Saw for Operation 57
5.1 Preparing the Saw for Operation 57
6Assembling the Saw 57
6.1 Mounting and Removing the Bar and Chain.. 57
6.2 Tensioning the Saw Chain 59
6.3 Filling Up with Chain Oil 59
7 Engaging and Disengaging the Chain Brake 60
7.1 Engaging the Chain Brake 60
7.2 Disengaging the Chain Brake 61
8 Removing and Fitting the Battery 61
8.1 Fitting the Battery 61
8.2 Removing the Battery 61

9 Switching the Saw On/Off 61
9.1 Switching On 61
9.2 Switching Off the Chain Saw 62

10 Testing the Chain Saw and Battery 62
10.1 Checking the Chain Sprocket 62
10.2 Checking the Guide Bar 62
10.3 Checking the Saw Chain 63
10.4 Testing the Chain Brake 63
10.5 Checking the Controls 63
10.6 Checking Chain Lubrication 64
10.7 Testing the Battery 64

11 Operating the Saw 64
11.1 Holding and Controlling the Chainsaw 64
11.2 Sawing 64
11.3 Limbing 65
11.4 Felling 65
12 After Finishing Work 70
12.1 After Finishing Work 70

13 Transporting 70
13.1 Transporting the Chainsaw 70
13.2 Transporting the Battery 70
14 Storing 70
14.1 Storing the Chainsaw 70
14.2 Storing the Battery 71
15 Cleaning 71
15.1 Cleaning the Saw 71
15.2 Cleaning the Bar and Chain 71
15.3 Cleaning the Battery 71
16 Maintenance 71
16.1 Maintenance Intervals 71
16.2 Deburring the Guide Bar 72
16.3 Sharpening the Saw Chain 72
17 Repairing 73

1 Introduction

English

17.1 Repairing the Chainsaw and Battery 73
18 Troubleshooting 74
18.1 Troubleshooting Chainsaw or Battery 74
19 Specifications 76
19.1 STIHL MSA 160 C, MSA 200 C Chainsaws. 76
19.2 Chain Sprockets and Chain Speeds 76
19.3 Minimum groove depth of guide bars 76
19.4 STIHL AP battery 76
19.5 Noise and Vibration Data 76
19.6 REACH 77
20 Bar and Chain Combinations 78
20.1 STIHL MSA 160 C, MSA 200 C Chainsaws. 78
21 Spare Parts and Accessories 79
21.1 Spare Parts and Accessories 79
22 Disposal 79
22.1 Disposing of Chainsaw and Battery 79
23 EC Declaration of Conformity 79
23.1 STIHL MSA 160 C, MSA 200 C Chainsaws. 79
24 General Power Tool SafetyWarnings 80
24.1 Introduction 80
24.2 Work area safety 80
24.3 Electrical safety 80
24.4 Personal safety 80
24.5 Power tool use and care 81
24.6 Battery tool use and care 81
24.7 Service 82
24.8 Chain saw safety warnings 82
24.9 Causes and operator prevention of kickback: 82

1 Introduction

Dear Customer,

Thank you for choosing STIHL. We develop and manufacture our quality products to meet our customers' requirements. The products are designed for reliability even under extreme conditions.

STIHL also stands for premium service quality. Our specialist dealers guarantee competent advice and instruction as well as comprehensive service support.

We thank you for your confidence in us and hope you will enjoy working with your STIHL product.

Dr. Nikolas Stihl

IMPORTANT: READ BEFORE USE AND KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE.

2 Guide to Using this Manual

2.1 Applicable Documentation

Local safety regulations apply.

Read, understand and save the following documents in addition to this instruction manual:
-User instructions for STIHL AR battery
- Instruction manual for AP belt bag with connecting cable
Safety notes and precautions for STIHL AP battery
- Instruction manual for STIHL AL 101, 300, 500 chargers
Safety information for STIHL batteries and products with built-in batteries: www.stihl.com/safety-datasheets

2.2 Warning Notices in Text

DANGER

This notice refers to risks which result in serious or fatal injury.

• Serious or fatal injuries can be avoided by taking the precautions mentioned.

WARNING

This notice refers to risks which can result in serious or fatal injury.

• Serious or fatal injuries can be avoided by taking the precautions mentioned.

NOTICE

This notice refers to risks which can result in damage to property.
- Damage to property can be avoided by taking the precautions mentioned.

2.3 Symbols in Text

This symbol refers to a chapter in this instruction manual.

3 O v e r v i e w

3.1 Chainsaw and Battery

1 Rear Hand Guard

Protects operator's right hand from contact with the chain if it comes off the bar or breaks.

2 Chain Sprocket

Toothed wheel that drives the chain.

3 Tensioning Gear

Moves guide bar to increase or reduce chain tension.

4 Spiked Bumper

Toothed stop for holding saw steady against wood while cutting.

3 Overview

5 Saw Chain

Cuts the wood.

6 Guide Bar

Supports and guides the saw chain.

7 Chain Sprocket Cover

Covers the chain sprocket and secures the guide bar to the chainsaw.

8 Adjusting Wheel

Permits precise adjustment of chain tension.

9 Chain Catcher

Reduces risk of operator contact with the chain if it comes off the bar or breaks.

10 Wingnut

Secures chain sprocket cover to chainsaw.

11 Front Hand Guard

Helps protect operator's left hand from contact with the saw chain, serves to engage the chain brake and activates the chain brake by inertia in certain kickback situations.

12 Locking Lever

Secures the battery in the battery compartment.

13 Battery Compartment

Accommodates the battery.

14 Control Handle

For operating, holding and controlling the chainsaw.

15 Chain Scabbard

Helps protect user from contact with saw chain.

16 Handlebar

For holding, controlling and carrying the chainsaw.

17 Oil Tank Cap

Closes the oil tank.

18 Lockout Button

Unlocks the trigger.

19 Trigger

Switches the chainsaw on and off.

20 Battery

Supplies power to the chainsaw.

21 LEDs

Indicate battery's state of charge and malfunctions.

22 Button

Activates the LEDs on the battery.

Rating Label with Serial Number

3.2 Symbols

Meanings of symbols that may be on the chainsaw and battery:

This symbol shows the direction of rotation of the chain.

Turn in this direction to tension the saw chain.

This symbol marks the chain oil tank.

The chain brake is engaged in this direction.

The chain brake is disengaged in this direction.

1 LED glows red. Battery too hot or too cold.

4 LEDs flash red. There is a malfunction in the battery.

Length of guide bar that may be used.

Guaranteed sound power level according to a directive 2000/14/EC in dB(A) in order to make sound emissions of products comparable.

The data next to this symbol indicates the energy content of the battery according to the cell manufacturer's specification. The energy content available during operation is lower.

Do not dispose of the product with your household waste.

4 Safety Precautions

4.1 Warning Signs

Meanings of warning signs on the chainsaw and battery:

Observe safety notices and take the necessary precautions.

Read, understand and save the instruction manual.

Wear safety glasses and a hard hat.

Observe safety notices on kickback and take the necessary precautions.

Always remove the battery during work breaks, transport, storage, maintenance or repairs.

Protect battery from heat and fire.

Do not immerse battery in fluids.

Observe battery's specified temperature range.

4.2 Intended Use

The STIHL MSA 160 C/MSA 200 C chainsaw is designed for cutting wood, limbing and felling small diameter trees and maintaining garden trees.

The chainsaw may be used in the rain.

The chainsaw is powered by a STIHL AP battery or a STIHL AR battery.

WARNING

• Batteries not explicitly approved for the chainsaw by STIHL may cause a fire or explosion. This can result in serious or fatal injuries and damage to property.

• Use the chainsaw with a STIHL AP battery or a STIHL AR battery.

• Using the chainsaw or the battery for purposes for which they were not intended may result in serious or fatal injuries and damage to property.

• Use the chainsaw as described in this instruction manual.

• Use the battery as described in this instruction manual or the instruction manual for the STIHL AR battery.

4.3 The Operator

WARNING

• Users without adequate training or instruction cannot recognize or assess the risks involved in using the chainsaw and battery. The user or other persons may sustain serious or fatal injuries.

Read, understand and save the instruction manual.

If the chainsaw or battery is passed on to another person: Always give them the instruction manual.
- Make sure the user meets the following requirements:

• The user must be rested.

• The user must be in good physical condition and mental health to operate and work with the chainsaw and battery. If the user's physical, sensory or mental ability is restricted, he or she may work only under the supervision of or as instructed by a responsible person.

• The user must be legally recognized as an adult.
• The user has received instruction from a STIHL servicing dealer or other experienced user before working with the chainsaw for the first time.

• The user must not be under the influence of alcohol, medication or drugs.

• If the user is working with a chainsaw for the first time: Practice cutting logs on a sawhorse or other support.
  If you have any queries: Contact your STIHL servicing dealer for assistance.

4.4 Clothing and Equipment

WARNING

• Long hair can become entangled in the saw during operation. This can result in serious injuries.
• Tie up and confine long hair so that it cannot be entangled in the saw.
• Objects can be thrown through the air at high speed during operation. This can result in personal injury.

Wear snug-fitting safety glasses. Suitable glasses that have been tested and labeled in accordance with EN 166 or national standards are available from retailers.

STIHL recommends that you wear a face shield.
Wear a long-sleeved, snug-fitting upper garment.

Falling objects can cause head injuries.

If there is a danger of falling objects during operation: Wear a safety hard hat.

• Dust can be whipped up during operation: Whipped up dust can damage the respiratory passages and cause allergic reactions.

Wear a respirator.

• Inappropriate clothing can snag on wood, brush or the saw. Not wearing personal protective equipment may result in serious injury.

Wear snug-fitting clothing.
Do not wear a scarf or jewelry.

The user can come into contact with the rotating saw chain during operation. This can result in serious injuries.
- Wear long trousers of the appropriate cut-retardant class.
- The user can be cut by the wood during operation. The user can come into contact with the saw chain during cleaning and maintenance work. This can result in personal injury.
Wear work gloves made of durable material.
Wearing unsuitable footwear may cause you to slip or stumble. Contact with the rotating saw chain can result in cuts. This can result in personal injury.
Wear chainsaw boots with cut retardant inlays.

4.5 Work Area and Surroundings

4.5.1 Chainsaw

WARNING

• Bystanders, children and animals are not aware of the dangers of the chainsaw or thrown objects. Innocent bystanders, children and animals may be seriously injured and damage to property may occur.
• Keep bystanders, children and animals away from the work area.
  Do not leave the chainsaw unattended.
• Make sure that children cannot play with the chainsaw.
• Electrical components of the chainsaw can produce sparks. Sparks may cause a fire or an explosion in an easily combustible or explosive environment. This can result in serious or fatal injuries and damage to property.
• Do not work in an easily combustible or explosive environment.

4.5.2 Battery

WARNING

• Bystanders, children and animals cannot recognize or assess the dangers of the battery. Innocent children, bystanders and animals may be seriously injured.
• Keep children, bystanders and animals away from the work area.
  Do not leave the battery unattended.

• Make sure that children cannot play with the battery.

• The battery is not protected against all ambient conditions. If the battery is exposed to certain ambient conditions, it may catch fire or explode. This can result in serious injuries and damage to property.

Protect battery from heat and fire.
Do not throw the battery into a fire.

• Use and store the battery at temperatures between -10^ and +50^ .

Do not immerse battery in fluids.

• Keep battery away from metallic objects.
• Do not expose battery to high pressure.
  Do not expose battery to microwaves.
  Protect battery from chemicals and salts.

4.6 Safe Condition

4.6.1 Chainsaw

The chainsaw is in a safe condition if the following points are observed:

• The saw is not damaged.
• The saw is clean.
• The chain catcher is not damaged.
• Chain brake is operating properly.
• The controls function properly and have not been modified.
• Chain lubrication is operating properly.
  Wear marks on chain sprocket are not deeper than 0.5 mm.
• A combination of guide bar and saw chain recommended in this instruction manual is mounted.
• The guide bar and chain are properly mounted.
• The chain is properly tensioned.
• Only original STIHL accessories designed for this saw are fitted.

• Accessories are properly mounted.

• The oil tank is closed.

WARNING

If components do not comply with safety requirements, they will no longer function properly and safety devices may be rendered inoperative. This can result in serious or fatal injuries.
Work only with an undamaged chainsaw.
If the saw is dirty: Clean the saw.
Work only with an undamaged chain catcher.
- Never modify your chainsaw. Exception: Mounting a combination of guide bar and saw chain recommended in this instruction manual.
- If the controls do not function properly: Do not use your saw.
- Only fit original STIHL accessories designed for this saw model.
- Mount the guide bar and chain as described in this instruction manual.
- Mount accessories as described in this instruction manual or the instructions supplied with the accessory.
- Never insert objects in the saw's openings.
If you have any queries: Contact your STIHL servicing dealer for assistance.

4.6.2 Guide Bar

The guide bar is in a safe condition if the following points are observed:

Guide bar is not damaged.
- Guide bar is not deformed.
- The minimum groove depth is maintained, 19.3.
- Bar rails are free from burrs.
- Bar groove is not pinched or splayed.

WARNING

If the guide bar is not in a safe condition, it can no longer support and guide the saw chain properly. The rotating saw chain can jump off the guide bar. This can result in serious or fatal injuries.

Work only with an undamaged guide bar.

If the groove depth is less than the minimum depth: Mount a new guide bar.

• Deburr the guide bar every week.

If you have any queries: Contact your STIHL servicing dealer.

4.6.3 Saw Chain

The saw chain is in a safe condition if the following conditions are fulfilled:

• The saw chain is undamaged.
• The saw chain has been sharpened as specified.
• The height of the cutter depth gauges is between the service marks.
• The length of the cutters is between the wear marks.

WARNING

Parts that are not in a safe condition cannot function properly and safety devices can be disabled. People can be seriously injured or killed.

• Never use a damaged saw chain.
• Sharpen chain as specified.
  If in any doubt: Contact a STIHL servicing dealer.

4.6.4 Battery

The battery is in a safe condition if the following points are observed:

Battery is undamaged.
Battery is clean and dry.
- Battery functions properly and has not been modified.

WARNING

• A battery that is not in a safe condition cannot operate safely. This can result in serious injuries.
• Never work with a damaged battery.
• Never attempt to charge a damaged or defective battery.
• If the battery is dirty or wet: Clean the battery and allow it to dry.
• Never attempt to modify the battery.
• Never insert objects in the battery's openings.

• Never bridge the battery's contacts with metallic objects (short circuit).
  Do not open the battery.

• Fluid may escape from a damaged battery. The fluid can cause irritation if it contacts the skin or eyes.

• Avoid contact with the fluid.
  In case of contact with the skin: Wash affected areas with plenty of water and soap.
  In case of contact with the eyes: Rinse eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and seek medical advice.

A damaged or defective battery may smell unusual, emit smoke or burn. This can result in serious or fatal injuries and damage to property.

• If the battery smells unusual or emits smoke: Do not use the battery and keep it away from combustible substances.
• If the battery catches fire: Attempt to extinguish the battery with a fire extinguisher or water.

4.7 Working

4.7.1 Cutting

WARNING

Always work within calling distance of others in case help is needed.

• Make sure than persons outside the work area are within calling distance.

The user cannot concentrate on the work in certain situations. The user can lose control of the saw, stumble or fall and be seriously injured.

Work calmly and carefully.
If light and visibility are poor: Do not use your saw.
Operate the chainsaw alone.
Do not work above shoulder height.
Watch out for obstacles.
- Stand on the ground while working and keep a good balance. If it is necessary to work at heights: Use a lift bucket or a safe platform.
If you begin to feel tired: Take a break.

The rotating saw chain can cut the operator. This can result in serious injuries.

Do not touch the rotating saw chain.
- If the saw chain is blocked by an object: Switch off the chainsaw, engage the chain brake and remove the battery. Then remove the object causing the blockage.

• The rotating chain becomes hot and expands. If the chain is not lubricated sufficiently and re-tensioned at regular intervals, it man come off the guide bar or break. This can result in serious injuries and damage to property.

Use special chain oil.
- Check chain tension regularly during cutting work. If chain tension is insufficient: Tension the chain.

4 Safety Precautions

English

If the behavior of the saw changes during operation or feels unusual, it may no longer be in a safe condition. This can result in serious injuries and damage to property.
- Stop work, remove the battery and contact your STIHL servicing dealer for assistance.
- Saw vibrations may occur during operation.
Wear gloves.
Take regular breaks.
- If signs of circulation problems occur: Seek medical advice.
- Sparks may occur if the rotating chain makes contact with a hard object. Sparks may cause a fire in an easily combustible location. This can result in serious or fatal injuries and damage to property.
Do not work in an easily combustible location.
Note that the saw chain continues to rotate for a short period after you release the trigger. The rotating saw chain can cut the user. This can result in serious injuries.
Wait for the chain to come to a standstill.

WARNING

• The guide bar can be pinched when cutting wood that is under tension. The user can lose control of the saw and be seriously injured.
• Make a relieving cut in the compression side (1) first, then perform bucking cut at the tension side (2).

DANGER

• Working near live electric cables can result in accidental contact with the chain and damage the cables. This can result in serious or fatal injuries.
• Do not work near live electric cables.

4.7.2 Limbing

WARNING

If the underside of the felled tree is limbed first, it will no longer be supported on the ground by branches. The tree can move during cutting work. This can result in serious or fatal injuries.

• Cut through large limbs on the underside of the tree only after it has been bucked.
  Do not stand on the log while limbing it.

A branch may fall to the ground during limbing. The user may trip, fall or be seriously injured.
- Limb from the base to the crown of the tree.

4.7.3 Felling

WARNING

• Inexperienced users cannot assess the dangers of felling a tree. This can result in serious or fatal injuries and damage to property.

If you have any queries: Do not fell the tree yourself.

A tree and branches can fall on bystanders or objects during the felling operation. This can result in serious or fatal injuries and damage to property.

Determine direction of fall so that the area in which the tree falls is clear.
- Do not allow bystanders, children or animals within 2.5 tree lengths of the felling site.
- Remove broken or dead branches from the tree crown before felling.
If broken or dead branches cannot be removed from the crown: Do not fell the tree.