Stihl E 180 C User Manual

- Remove the handle housing -
see 4.1.
•
Release the screws.
•
Disconnect wires (1) of
connecting cord.
•
Ease the trigger switch slightly
away from the motor housing
and disconnect the wires (2)
from the other side of the switch.
•
Remove the trigger switch (3).
Install in the reverse sequence.
Important: The wires must be re-
connected to the same terminals,
see also 3.
- Remove the trigger switch -
see 4.2.
•
Cut the wire end ferrules off the
wires.
•
Pull the capacitor out of the
motor housing.
Install in the reverse sequence.
- Use wire end ferrules to connect
wires from overload circuit brea-
ker and stator to the capacitor’s
wires.
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).
Warning: The overload circuit
breaker and chain brake switch
must never be bypassed.
- Remove the oil tank - see 9.1.
•
Release the screw (1).
•
Disconnect the wires from the
switch.
•
Cut wire end ferrule (2) off the
wires.
100RA019
VA
100RA016
VA
100RA017
1
2
3
VA
100RA020
1
2
VA
100RA018
VA
4.2 Trigger Switch 4.3 Capacitor 4.4 Overload Circuit Breaker
(230 V only) (E 160, E 180 C)
8

Stihl E 180 C Specifications

General

Brand	Stihl
Model	E 180 C
Category	Chainsaw
Language	English