Chainsaw “Calm” MS-180. Technical characteristics and features of use

Stihl MS 180 chainsaw is a power-driven device designed for cutting down trees at home and outside the home, subject to its transportation. The saw is powered by a gasoline engine. Fuel must be used with an octane rating of at least 90. Oil for the fuel mixture is used in a ratio of 1 to 50. It is rightfully considered one of the best saws for household use. For completeness of description, a separate article summarizes data on the shortcomings of this saw and a separate article summarizes the differences from the MC 170 modification.

Description of the chainsaw “Shtil” MS-180

This is a household tool designed for cutting branches and trees, sawing logs, and carrying out other activities in the garden. The Stihl chainsaw weighs 3.9 kg. The power of the installed carburetor two-stroke engine is 2 horsepower. The unit runs on a mixture of gasoline (AI-92 and higher) and motor oil for two-stroke engines. The kit can include a 35 cm long bar, using a Picco Micro 3 (PM3) chain with a pitch of ⅜ inches.

The manufacturer equipped the Shtil chainsaw with a lock against accidental starting, and also provided automatic lubrication of the chain with oil during operation (Ematic system). For the convenience of the operator over a long period of time, an effective anti-vibration system is provided.

We invite you to familiarize yourself with the technical characteristics of the Stihl MS-180 chainsaw:

Stihl 180 chainsaw device

The tool consists of the following components:

• casing;
• Adjustment screw;
• Decompression valve;
• Brake and saw chain catcher;
• Silencer;
• Chain sprocket with cover;
• Front chain tensioner;
• Bar and saw chain;
• Tension wheel;
• Tooth stop;
• Hand protection devices (front and rear);
• Plugs (oil and fuel tanks);
• Tubular handle and rear handle;
• Fuel supply lever and its lock;
• Combined shift lever.

The elements that require periodic maintenance include:

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• Levers, oil and fuel tanks, chain lubrication system;
• Chain, bar and sprocket;
• Carburetor, spark plugs, cylinder fins;
• All available gulls, springs, screws (except for adjusting ones).

Modifications

In addition to the basic modification of the MS-180, there are improved models:

1. Chainsaw Stihl MS-180 C-BE 14.
2. Chainsaw Stihl MS-180 16 Picco.

Let's consider each modification separately.

Chainsaw Stihl MS-180 C-BE 14

This “Calm” chainsaw is more advanced by the manufacturer, its weight is 4.2 kg. The two-stroke power plant runs on a fuel mixture of gasoline and motor oil and has a capacity of 2 liters. With. Air-cooled, the ErgoStart system makes it easy to start the engine by pulling the inertia starter handle. The QuickStop system instantly stops chain movement when you press the front stop.

Chainsaw Stihl MS-180 C-BE 14

Constant fuel consumption and the cleanest exhaust possible are ensured by a built-in compensator. The tire is small - 14 inches, with the following parameters: 1.3 mm, 3/8″, 50 links. The tire is equipped with a Picco Duro chain of our own making, which dulls four times slower and is extremely durable and reliable.

The chain tension system has been improved, without the use of special tools. The Ematic system allows the chain to be lubricated where it is needed, resulting in 50% savings in lubricants. The anti-vibration system protects the operator from excessive vibration.

Specifications:

Chainsaw Stihl MS-180 16 Picco

The weight of the chainsaw is 3.9 kg. The engine is gasoline, carburetor, single-cylinder, 2 liters. With. There is also an easy start system, chain lock, and anti-vibration. Chain STIHL Oilomatic PICCO MINI 61 PMN, automatic lubrication system. The length of the tire is 40 cm. A compensator is mounted in the carburetor, which is responsible for fuel consumption, constant power of the chainsaw and the quality of exhaust gases.

Chainsaw Stihl MS-180 16 Picco

Specifications:

Advantages of the Stihl MS-180 gasoline saw

Let's talk about the features of the Shtil MS-180 chainsaw:

• lightness of a gasoline saw;
• productivity 2 l. With.;
• belongs to the “hobby class”;
• easy start Ergostart;
• fast chain tension;
• electronic ignition;
• four rubber shock absorbers to dampen vibration;
• Quik Stop chain brake;
• sprocket roller insulation;
• the carburetor is not adjustable (only the idle speed is adjusted, the engine speed is constant with factory settings);
• the presence of a stabilizing compensator;
• single lever control;
• the chain is strengthened;
• the presence of two compression rings on the engine piston instead of one;
• versatility of the saw:
• durability, reliability.

The disadvantages are the following:

• noise during operation;
• high price;
• limited operating time per day.

Chainsaw carburetor Shtil 180

Carburetor of the Shtil 180 chainsaw
The carburetor is adjusted during manufacture to avoid unnecessary interference in its operation. However, it requires periodic maintenance. During operation, it may be necessary to clean and replace the air filter and spark-proof grille. The chain should not rotate at idle. This is adjusted using the LD screw.

User manual

The passport of the petrol saw “Shtil” MS-180 is the instruction manual, which contains complete information about the tool itself. Before starting operation, you must carefully study the manual to avoid annoying malfunctions.

We suggest you read the instructions for the chainsaw.

Device

Chainsaw “Shtil” MS-180 consists of: gasoline engine, carburetor, casing, starter, flywheel, clutch, decompression valve, oil, fuel pump and tank, spark plug, saw chain, tire, sprocket, brake, air filter, shift lever , dust collector, muffler, clamps, tension wheel, gear stop, adjustment screw, handle.

Preparing a Stihl chainsaw for work

The preparation of the saw should be approached with all responsibility, since its service life in the future, as well as the safety of the operator, depends on this. Let's consider the correct algorithm of actions when preparing a chainsaw for operation:

• The Stihl chainsaw is assembled (according to the descriptions and diagrams in the manual);
• the splint is put on and secured;
• the chain is tensioned;
• the fuel mixture is prepared correctly: gasoline is diluted with oil in a ratio of 50/1 (the amount of AI-92 gasoline is 5 liters, special Stihl oil for two-stroke engines is 100 ml);
• the fuel mixture is poured into the tank;
• Chain lubrication oil is poured into the tank;
• the reliability of fastener tension is checked;
• the saw is started according to the instructions;
• the carburetor is adjusted at idle speed with the appropriate screw (the chain should not move);
• The supply of lubrication to the chain is checked.

We invite you to watch a video about how to assemble the Shtil chainsaw:

Our video will tell you how to start the Shtil 180 chainsaw:

Break-in period for the Shtil chainsaw

In the usual sense, there is no break-in for the Stihl 180 saw. It is initially ready to work. However, the equipment owner needs to know and understand the following:

1. For the first 4 to 8 full fuel tanks, the operation of the gasoline saw should be carried out in a gentle mode, not at the full power of the power plant, with frequent breaks to cool the tool.
2. The first 60 minutes of operation of the Calm chainsaw consists of intervals of work and rest: 2 min. work, 10 seconds - idle, break. Idling for more than 10 seconds damages the spark plugs, leaving carbon deposits on them.
3. It is very important to properly prepare the fuel mixture from high-quality materials (1/50, AI-92 gasoline and higher, Stihl oil for 2-stroke engines).

Maintenance

Before use, check:

• chain condition, sharpening;
• chain tension;
• tightening fasteners;
• filling fuel and oil tanks;
• presence of chain lubrication;
• idle speed, etc.

After sawing work the following is carried out:

• cleaning the chainsaw;
• the chain tension is weakened (required);
• chain sharpening (if necessary);
• condition of the tire, its wear;
• filter maintenance (as needed).

New owners are often lost and looking for materials on how to properly disassemble (assemble) the Shtil 180 chainsaw. We suggest watching a video that shows how to disassemble and reassemble the Shtil 180 chainsaw:

Malfunctions and repairs

Malfunctions of the Stihl 180 chainsaw and their elimination are another problem that worries tool owners.

Why does the Shtil 180 chainsaw not start:

• no fuel mixture;
• no contact on the spark plug;
• break of a high-voltage wire;
• the fuel pump does not pump;
• fuel lines are clogged;
• problems with candles;
• ignition is not adjusted;
• pours a candle.

Why does the Shtil 180 chainsaw not develop the required number of revolutions:

• carbon deposits on the spark plug;
• the spark plug is worn out and needs to be replaced (after 100 hours of operation);
• The carburetor requires cleaning.

Chainsaw “Shtil” 180 stalls at idle:

• carburetor not adjusted;
• The fuel or air filter is clogged.

We invite you to watch a video on how to adjust the carburetor of the Shtil MC 180 chainsaw with your own hands:

Some tool owners use a Stihl MC 180 chainsaw together with a grinder attachment, this allows them to build a home sawmill and perform longitudinal cuts.

The video shows the grinder attachment for the Shtil MS-180 chainsaw:

But even without this attachment, some craftsmen have found a way to perform longitudinal cuts with a regular bar and saw chain. We invite you to watch a video about a homemade sawmill using scrap materials:

Chainsaw and its components

Let's look at all the elements in order.

The packaging that contains the chainsaw

First, you should pay attention to the packaging box. In principle, manufacturers of counterfeits do everything to make the design of the box indistinguishable from the original. This applies to both inscriptions and drawings, and the choice of colors.

To immediately identify a fake, special attention should be paid to the presence of a manufacturer’s sticker on the box. In principle, it is available both on the original and on the copy. But in the original version there is always a 9-digit serial number of the product on the sticker. Moreover, it always corresponds to the one applied to the chainsaw itself. This number is usually absent on counterfeit saws.

ATTENTION!!!

If the saw does not have a serial number, no official service center will accept it for repair.

And one more important nuance. Don't be alarmed by the "Manufactured in China" label on the sticker. This is not a sign of a fake at all. It’s just that most of this manufacturer’s enterprises are located in China.