MSA 161 T Battery Top Handle Chainsaw
Please note: This is the unit only. A battery and charger are not included and can be purchased separately.
Description
Proof of a current and valid license is required to purchase this machine. This will be requested prior to despatch in line with the manufacturer’s requirements.
The MSA 161 T is a lightweight and powerful battery-powered top-handle chainsaw with a low weight of 2.5 kg (without battery), making it the ideal choice for fine, precise cuts when working in the canopy. Features a 40% higher chain speed and 15% increase in motor performance over its predecessor, the MSA 160 T.
A low-profile, ¼ P chain reduces chain chatter and gives a smooth and precise finish. Fitted with a trigger side-lock button for added safety, a large throttle interlock lever and a carrying ring for attaching the saw for aerial use. Thanks to battery power, it is quiet in operation, meaning ear defenders are not required while working, and work can begin early in noise-sensitive areas.
Like most AP System tools, the MSA 161 T is IPX4 rated, meaning it can be used in all types of weather conditions. With a fully charged recommended AP 200 S battery, the MSA 161 T has a working time of up to 42 minutes. The AP 200 S battery provides the best balance-to-weight ratio for the MSA 161 T. For longer working times, you can use the AP 300 S or AP 500 S battery, although this will affect the balance.
Must be used with AP 200 S, AP 300 S or AP 500 S battery for full performance.
Specifications
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STIHL Warranty
STIHL GB WARRANTY PERIODS BY PRODUCT
| PRODUCT | DOMESTIC | PROFESSIONAL |
| 2 years | N/A | |
| AP System* | 2 years | 2 years |
| 2 years | 1 year | |
| Personal protective equipment | 1 year | 1 year |
| Pressure washers | 3 years | 2 years |
GROUNDS CARE WARRANTY PERIODS
| PRODUCT | DOMESTIC | PROFESSIONAL |
| iMOW® Robotic lawn mowers** | 5 years | 5 years |
| AK System lawn mowers and scarifier** | 5 years | 3 months |
| AP System lawn mowers** | 5 years | 2 years |
2 / 4 / 5 / 6 Series Petrol lawn mowers** (excluding RM 655 RS, RM 4 RTP) | 5 years | 3 months |
| 5 years | 1 year | |
| 2 years | 3 months | |
| Mono-handlebar / deck | 10 years | 3 months |
| Mono-handlebar 7 Series | 10 years | 5 years |
*Handheld products only. For petrol, AK and AP System lawn mowers, see Grounds Care warranty periods below.
**Subject to product registration and annual servicing.
Warranty periods apply when the product is used for the designed purpose of that product.
Top handle chainsaws are specified for professional arborists or operators who can prove competence by way of certification from an approved educational body.
Occasions arise whereby warranty periods may be extended / shortened, due to promotional campaigns. Correspondence detailing these changes will be released before the promotion’s active date.
STIHL connected professional warranty extension
Extension of professional warranty by 1 year when purchased with selected professional petrol tools and AP System battery tools with a STIHL Smart Connector or Smart Connector 2 A. The warranty extension must be registered at point of sale by the STIHL Approved Dealer. For full details of all products included please click here.
MotoMix® fuel domestic warranty extension
Extension of Domestic warranty from 2 to 3 years when purchased with 5 litres of MotoMix®. Domestic customers can now extend warranty cover of selected machines, when purchased along with 5 litres of MotoMix®. The extension must be registered at point of sale by the STIHL Approved Dealer. For full details of all products included please click here.
Spare Parts
Spare parts are covered by a 1 year warranty.
VIKING to STIHL transition
From 1 January 2019 all VIKING grounds care products were re-branded to become STIHL. Therefore for any warranty enquiries relating to the VIKING product range, please refer to the section labelled STIHL grounds care products.
Security updates
The iMOW® will receive security updates for at least 24 months after purchase.
ADVANCE ProCOM will receive security updates for at least 36 months after purchase.
STIHL Chainsaw Maintenance Guide
Maintenance measures each time you use your chainsaw
- Before using your chainsaw, check it is safe. Start with a visual check: can you see any damage on the chainsaw or its controls? Are the guide bar, saw chain, chain catcher and other accessories correctly fitted? If a repair is needed, take the chainsaw to a dealer to look at.
- Test the throttle trigger, throttle trigger lockout, choke knob, stop switch and master control lever (subject to model).
- Test to make sure the chain brake is working.
- Check the condition of the saw chain (does it need further maintenance in terms of sharpness and chain tension?) and the chainsaw guide bar.
- Is the chain properly lubricated?
- Check whether the fuel tank cap and the oil tank cap are sealed.
- There must not be any fuel leaking from the chainsaw.
- After use, clean the chainsaw and remove any shavings and dust.
Periodic maintenance measures for long-term chainsaw care
- Clean the guide bar (the sprocket nose, the oil inlet hole, the oil outlet channel and the bar groove), the chain sprocket cover, the cylinder fins and the inside of the shroud and the filter cover.
- We recommend turning over and, if necessary, deburring the guide bar at regular intervals or when you notice signs of wear.
- After breaking in a new saw chain, check the chain tension and ensure the chain is always lubricated.
Ongoing chainsaw maintenance is key
Cleaning after every use is the most important maintenance measure to keep your chainsaw in great condition. That’s because it picks up resin, sawdust and other substances which, in combination with the chain lubricant, can soon cause real problems: resin accumulates and hardens, and can eventually make its way into the housing and guide bar. Our advice is that all traces of resin should be removed from the bar and housing at the earliest possible opportunity. We recommend you make STIHL Varioclean part of your maintenance routine when cleaning your chainsaw.
An overview of maintenance for electric and petrol chainsaws
Electric chainsaw maintenance
Electric chainsaws have a simpler construction than petrol tools, so they require fewer cleaning and maintenance steps:
- Remove shavings and dust from the whole chainsaw (use a soft brush, paintbrush or STIHL resin solvent)
- Clean the sprocket area with a damp cloth or STIHL resin solvent
- Clean the bar groove
- Remove any burrs forming on the bar groove
- Clean the chainsaw ventilation slits with a paintbrush
Use a STIHL guide bar leveller to remove burrs from the guide bar.
Cordless chainsaw maintenance
As well as the measures listed above, if you have a cordless chainsaw, we recommend some additional measures:
- Remove foreign bodies from the battery slot and clean the battery slot with a damp cloth.
- Clean the electrical contacts in the battery slot with a paintbrush or soft brush.
Petrol chainsaw maintenance
If you have a petrol chainsaw, there are a few other maintenance considerations to keep in mind:
- Check that the fuel and chain lubricant tanks are sealed and that no fuel or lubricant is leaking from them.
- Regularly clean the air filter and the air filter housing.
- Check the spark plug for wear and remove any soot on a regular basis.
