E07
STIHL · MS 180 C-BE Chainsaw
The sensor monitoring chain tension is malfunctioning or not reading correctly, potentially causing unsafe chain operation or chain slipping. This error disables the chainsaw until resolved.
Error E07 on the STIHL MS 180 C-BE Chainsaw means: Chain Tension Sensor Failure. The top-ranked community fix is “Replace Chain Tension Sensor Assembly” (medium difficulty, ~35 min, DIY cost: $40-$55). 2 community-ranked fixes available below.
Published February 2026 · 2 fixes · chainsaw
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While many chainsaw repairs can be done safely at home, consider hiring a qualified technician if:
Average professional repair cost for this issue: $120-$160.
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The STIHL MS 180 C-BE Chainsaw has 8 other known error codes:
Error code E07 also appears on 9 other STIHL models:
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