Stihl MSA 160 C / MSA 160 C-BQ Questions & Answers

Hi Brett, Denis here, I have a MSA160c and have had no problems with it so far and I use it extensively on quite large logs, cuts with ease. It does use a fair bit of chain lube, you will see oil splatter on the timber you are cutting but no real concern. The only thing that you may check is the chain correct, should be 71pm3 ( 64 ). If the chain is fitted correctly as you stated can not see why it will not cut as it should cut using little force from you. The bar is very thin so needs little downward pressure on saw to cut effectively. Not sure if this helps, if not I would take back to dealer to discuss issue. Cheers and hopefully good cutting.

usually it comes with a 12 inch bar. The chain for this is a 44 drive link, 3/8 low profile, 043 gauge chain. If you look near the long slot of the bar you will see stamped into the bar these measurements.

I have a battery stihl chainsaw which leaks oil from the port that puts oil on the chain. Done it from new and sent it back only to be told “that’s what they do”. A great little saw but their weak excuse means I will not buy another stihl product. Arch

The chain is not a 3/8 low profile, it's a 1/4". The only Stihl battery chainsaw that has a 3/8 low profile chain is the newly released MSA 220 C-B.

Hi Valerie, Denis here, I have this Model Chainsaw and could not be happier with its performance. There are 2 locations where oil comes from, one being the oil reservoir to supply oil for the chain, this has a cap that is sealed with an "o" ring and this may need replacing or get a replacement cap, not expensive. The other oil that you maybe getting is oil build up off the chain and this is normal, if storing or carrying in vehicle just place a absorbent cloth under the saw. Hope this helps.

My MSA 200C leaks from a third place a valve from the oil tank air vent "Stihl Valve # 1128 640 9100".

Hi Bevan, I have the same battery charger and it requires 290 watts input to run charger, however to actually start the charger it requires considerable more wattage, I have a Redarc pure sine wave 350 watt charger and it will not charge the AL 300 Battery. If your charger is a pure sine wave charger it may be enough to get that initial start up required. I had to revert to my 2KV generator to charge the battery. Sorry I cannot be specific on just what size Inverter is required. I would put the charger on your inverter, place the battery in the charger and test, if the green light comes on and stays on and the Battery lights are flashing, that is the number that require charging you are in business. Hope this helps. Cheers

No you must travel to the deepest depths of Mordor and rub your knee 3 times to summon a sales representative.

Not sure. I bought mine at a local lawn mower shop