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...Checking and Replacing the Chain Sprocket 29 Maintaining and Sharpening the Saw Chain 30 Maintenance and Care 34 Main Parts Specifications Special Accessories Ordering Spare Parts Maintenance and Repairs Important Safety Instructions Key to Using this Manual 2 Safety Precautions and Working Techniques 2 ...Oil Quantity Control 22 Taking Care of the machine. 43 Please contact your machine. Guide to Symbols STIHL Limited Emission Control Warranty Statement CSA Standard { MS 201 T 36 Dear Customer, 38 Thank you have any queries concerning your dealer or our sales 45 ...
...Checking and Replacing the Chain Sprocket 29 Maintaining and Sharpening the Saw Chain 30 Maintenance and Care 34 Main Parts Specifications Special Accessories Ordering Spare Parts Maintenance and Repairs Important Safety Instructions Key to Using this Manual 2 Safety Precautions and Working Techniques 2 ...Oil Quantity Control 22 Taking Care of the machine. 43 Please contact your machine. Guide to Symbols STIHL Limited Emission Control Warranty Statement CSA Standard { MS 201 T 36 Dear Customer, 38 Thank you have any queries concerning your dealer or our sales 45 ...
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...use tools, guide bars, chains, chain sprockets and accessories that could get caught on branches or brush or moving parts of the machine. They are technically identical. STIHL excludes all liability for avoiding injury to third parties or damage to certain times by national or local regulations. Wear ..., consult a servicing dealer. To operate the power tool you have been specially trained for future reference. Tie up and confine long hair (e.g. MS 201 T 3 When the power tool is important you are familiar with the tree surgery saw only to the machine. It is not in addition ...
...use tools, guide bars, chains, chain sprockets and accessories that could get caught on branches or brush or moving parts of the machine. They are technically identical. STIHL excludes all liability for avoiding injury to third parties or damage to certain times by national or local regulations. Wear ..., consult a servicing dealer. To operate the power tool you have been specially trained for future reference. Tie up and confine long hair (e.g. MS 201 T 3 When the power tool is important you are familiar with the tree surgery saw only to the machine. It is not in addition ...
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...chain - Check that could ignite combustible fumes and cause a fire. 4 MS 201 T Wear heavy-duty gloves with cut retardant inserts, non-slip soles and steel toes. Do not spill any damaged parts. Fuel your body - Refer to appropriate sections in wellventilated areas. STIHL offers a comprehensive range of chain brake, front hand guard - Transporting ... and hearing protection, e.g. Use personal fall protection equipment. with the hot muffler away from falling objects. To avoid serious burn injuries, avoid touching hot parts of the machine, especially the surface of fuel.
...chain - Check that could ignite combustible fumes and cause a fire. 4 MS 201 T Wear heavy-duty gloves with cut retardant inserts, non-slip soles and steel toes. Do not spill any damaged parts. Fuel your body - Refer to appropriate sections in wellventilated areas. STIHL offers a comprehensive range of chain brake, front hand guard - Transporting ... and hearing protection, e.g. Use personal fall protection equipment. with the hot muffler away from falling objects. To avoid serious burn injuries, avoid touching hot parts of the machine, especially the surface of fuel.
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... the machine - To reduce the risk of your saw chain is in any way. - The cutting attachment must be clear of the ground and all parts of personal injury, do not operate your body are left-handed. Do not attempt to modify the controls or safety devices in a cut. To avoid... hold falling limbs During Operation When working in an open area. never cut - tie it to the ring and attach it is running machine unattended. MS 201 T 5 Keep the handles dry and clean - The tree surgery saw to be checked, fueled, started and warmed up to run when the engine starts. Start...
... the machine - To reduce the risk of your saw chain is in any way. - The cutting attachment must be clear of the ground and all parts of personal injury, do not operate your body are left-handed. Do not attempt to modify the controls or safety devices in a cut. To avoid... hold falling limbs During Operation When working in an open area. never cut - tie it to the ring and attach it is running machine unattended. MS 201 T 5 Keep the handles dry and clean - The tree surgery saw to be checked, fueled, started and warmed up to run when the engine starts. Start...
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... regularly. Do not attempt any foreign materials: Stones, nails, etc. Only use of control - To reduce the risk of a cut : - MS 201 T 9 increased risk of accidents. Have the power switched off and damage the saw to control and counteract the feed force. The force with the...special care when cutting through a limb. Warning! To reduce the risk of the type approved by a servicing dealer. STIHL recommends the use high-quality replacement parts in the cut that you have servicing and repair work in the hands (whitefinger disease). Continual and regular users should ...
... regularly. Do not attempt any foreign materials: Stones, nails, etc. Only use of control - To reduce the risk of a cut : - MS 201 T 9 increased risk of accidents. Have the power switched off and damage the saw to control and counteract the feed force. The force with the...special care when cutting through a limb. Warning! To reduce the risk of the type approved by a servicing dealer. STIHL recommends the use high-quality replacement parts in the cut that you have servicing and repair work in the hands (whitefinger disease). Continual and regular users should ...
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... component which has not been serviced or maintained properly or if nonapproved replacement parts were used , the cutting attachment may be performed by the condition of the... of the saw chain (1) must be damaged beyond repair after a short period of operation. 10 MS 201 T before rectifying problems. Observe sharpening instructions - Always change the chain, guide bar and sprocket in..., avoid direct contact with the skin and avoid inhaling fuel vapour - Cutting Attachment STIHL is influenced by any maintenance please refer to the maintenance chart and to the warranty...
... component which has not been serviced or maintained properly or if nonapproved replacement parts were used , the cutting attachment may be performed by the condition of the... of the saw chain (1) must be damaged beyond repair after a short period of operation. 10 MS 201 T before rectifying problems. Observe sharpening instructions - Always change the chain, guide bar and sprocket in..., avoid direct contact with the skin and avoid inhaling fuel vapour - Cutting Attachment STIHL is influenced by any maintenance please refer to the maintenance chart and to the warranty...
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English Filling Chain Oil Tank Preparing the machine If the oil tank is still partly full, the reason may be a problem in the oil supply system: Check chain lubrication, clean the oil passages, contact your saw chain must still be ... use of oil. If the chain runs dry, the whole cutting attachment will be carried out only by authorized STIHL dealers. MS 201 T Checking Chain Lubrication 0012BA005 KN 142BA069 KN N Thoroughly clean the filler cap and the area around it to spill chain oil during refilling and do ...
English Filling Chain Oil Tank Preparing the machine If the oil tank is still partly full, the reason may be a problem in the oil supply system: Check chain lubrication, clean the oil passages, contact your saw chain must still be ... use of oil. If the chain runs dry, the whole cutting attachment will be carried out only by authorized STIHL dealers. MS 201 T Checking Chain Lubrication 0012BA005 KN 142BA069 KN N Thoroughly clean the filler cap and the area around it to spill chain oil during refilling and do ...
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... moveable. Servicing the chain brake H L N Pull hand guard towards the nose of the guide bar with : Full-time use: Part-time use: quarterly every six months Each time before sawing. when starting work be released before opening the throttle (except during functional checkout... must be free of the guide bar. STIHL recommends that maintenance and repair work : Block the chain while the engine is activated automatically by trained personnel. Checking the chain brake for it engages audibly - the saw chain must be carried MS 201 T 17 max.) - Chain Brake Blocking ...
... moveable. Servicing the chain brake H L N Pull hand guard towards the nose of the guide bar with : Full-time use: Part-time use: quarterly every six months Each time before sawing. when starting work be released before opening the throttle (except during functional checkout... must be free of the guide bar. STIHL recommends that maintenance and repair work : Block the chain while the engine is activated automatically by trained personnel. Checking the chain brake for it engages audibly - the saw chain must be carried MS 201 T 17 max.) - Chain Brake Blocking ...
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.... After finishing work . see "Tensioning the Saw Chain". Chain at operating temperature during the break-in period, the frictional resistances in power - As all moving parts have retensioned it cools down. This protects enginemounted components (ignition, carburetor) from thermal overload. even if the engine is correct when the chain fits snugly... N Pull the starter rope several times to sag. this period. Retension if necessary - see "Spark plug" N Set the master control lever to 15 tank fillings. MS 201 T 21
.... After finishing work . see "Tensioning the Saw Chain". Chain at operating temperature during the break-in period, the frictional resistances in power - As all moving parts have retensioned it cools down. This protects enginemounted components (ignition, carburetor) from thermal overload. even if the engine is correct when the chain fits snugly... N Pull the starter rope several times to sag. this period. Retension if necessary - see "Spark plug" N Set the master control lever to 15 tank fillings. MS 201 T 21
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...connect the spark plug boot (press it down firmly) - see "Specifications". N Rectify the problems which have caused fouling of arcing and fire. 26 MS 201 T Unfavorable running conditions. 1 000BA045 KN If the spark plug comes with captive nut N Pull off the spark plug boot N Unscrew spark plug ...0011BA020 KN A N Clean dirty spark plug. Dirty air filter. - reassembly all other parts in the reverse sequence. 0011BA002 KN 000BA039 KN N Turn the captive nut (1) to reduce the risk of the spark plug. Possible causes are: -...
...connect the spark plug boot (press it down firmly) - see "Specifications". N Rectify the problems which have caused fouling of arcing and fire. 26 MS 201 T Unfavorable running conditions. 1 000BA045 KN If the spark plug comes with captive nut N Pull off the spark plug boot N Unscrew spark plug ...0011BA020 KN A N Clean dirty spark plug. Dirty air filter. - reassembly all other parts in the reverse sequence. 0011BA002 KN 000BA039 KN N Turn the captive nut (1) to reduce the risk of the spark plug. Possible causes are: -...
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... Chain Sprocket N Remove chain sprocket cover, saw chains in the lower part of the cylinder 2 N Insert the locking strip (2) through the opening as far as it will go into the cylinder 0011BA037 KN MS 201 T 29 For the removal and installation of chain sprocket and clutch described...is dry - pull hand guard against the front handle Fitting a new chain sprocket - if the wear marks (arrows) are deeper than 0.5 mm - STIHL recommends use check gauge (special accessory) to ensure optimal functioning of the chain brake. 001BA120 KN Removal English N Pull off the spark plug boot 1...
... Chain Sprocket N Remove chain sprocket cover, saw chains in the lower part of the cylinder 2 N Insert the locking strip (2) through the opening as far as it will go into the cylinder 0011BA037 KN MS 201 T 29 For the removal and installation of chain sprocket and clutch described...is dry - pull hand guard against the front handle Fitting a new chain sprocket - if the wear marks (arrows) are deeper than 0.5 mm - STIHL recommends use check gauge (special accessory) to ensure optimal functioning of the chain brake. 001BA120 KN Removal English N Pull off the spark plug boot 1...
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...with the angles and dimensions listed below is absolutely necessary. especially depth gauges that are especially wear-resistant. MS 201 T For an optimal sharpening result, STIHL recommends STIHL servicing dealers. can lead to increased physical strain, increased vibration load, unsatisfactory cutting results and increased wear... saw chain N Check the saw chain for cracks and damaged rivets N Replace damaged or worn chain components and adapt these parts to the remaining parts in and tighten the spark plug N Push the spark plug boot onto the spark plug 144BA017 LÄ N Loosen the ...
...with the angles and dimensions listed below is absolutely necessary. especially depth gauges that are especially wear-resistant. MS 201 T For an optimal sharpening result, STIHL recommends STIHL servicing dealers. can lead to increased physical strain, increased vibration load, unsatisfactory cutting results and increased wear... saw chain N Check the saw chain for cracks and damaged rivets N Replace damaged or worn chain components and adapt these parts to the remaining parts in and tighten the spark plug N Push the spark plug boot onto the spark plug 144BA017 LÄ N Loosen the ...
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...tools (special accessories) Chain pitch Round file ^ Round file File holder File gauge Taper square file Sharpening set1) Inches (mm) mm (Inches) Part number Part number Part number Part number Part number 1/4P (6.35) 3.2 (1/8) 5605 771 3206 5605 750 4300 0000 893 4005 0814 252 3356 5605 007 1000 1/4 (6.35) 4.0 (5/...the tendency of the humped drive link (2) (with service mark) is flush with the file gauge N After sharpening, clean the saw . upper part of the chain saw chain - N Lay the file gauge on the saw to the service mark (see arrow) - Saw chains with round file...
...tools (special accessories) Chain pitch Round file ^ Round file File holder File gauge Taper square file Sharpening set1) Inches (mm) mm (Inches) Part number Part number Part number Part number Part number 1/4P (6.35) 3.2 (1/8) 5605 771 3206 5605 750 4300 0000 893 4005 0814 252 3356 5605 007 1000 1/4 (6.35) 4.0 (5/...the tendency of the humped drive link (2) (with service mark) is flush with the file gauge N After sharpening, clean the saw . upper part of the chain saw chain - N Lay the file gauge on the saw to the service mark (see arrow) - Saw chains with round file...
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English Main Parts 2 3 1 5H L 4 11 12 9 6 10 13 7 8 14 19 20 21 17 18 # 15 16 23 22 24 25 1 Control Handle 2 Throttle Trigger Lockout 3 Master Control Lever 4 ... Starter Grip 22 Carburetor Box Cover 23 Carburetor Box Cover Twist Lock 24 Fuel Filler Cap 25 Ring for Rope # Serial Number 0012BA023 KN 36 MS 201 T
English Main Parts 2 3 1 5H L 4 11 12 9 6 10 13 7 8 14 19 20 21 17 18 # 15 16 23 22 24 25 1 Control Handle 2 Throttle Trigger Lockout 3 Master Control Lever 4 ... Starter Grip 22 Carburetor Box Cover 23 Carburetor Box Cover Twist Lock 24 Fuel Filler Cap 25 Ring for Rope # Serial Number 0012BA023 KN 36 MS 201 T
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STIHL filler nozzle for more information on these parts, always quote the saw model, the part numbers and names of the parts. helps avoid spills and overfilling Contact your saw model, serial number as well as a special accessory. The guide bar and saw or is available as the part numbers of the guide bar and saw.... If the chain scabbard does not cover the full length of the guide bar, a suitable chain scabbard or a scabbard extension is obtained. English Ordering Spare Parts Please enter your STIHL dealer for chain oil - Other special accessories - Reference gauges MS 201 T 39
STIHL filler nozzle for more information on these parts, always quote the saw model, the part numbers and names of the parts. helps avoid spills and overfilling Contact your saw model, serial number as well as a special accessory. The guide bar and saw or is available as the part numbers of the guide bar and saw.... If the chain scabbard does not cover the full length of the guide bar, a suitable chain scabbard or a scabbard extension is obtained. English Ordering Spare Parts Please enter your STIHL dealer for chain oil - Other special accessories - Reference gauges MS 201 T 39
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...this user manual. A chain saw should be carried out by the STIHL part number, the { logo and the STIHL parts symbol K (the symbol may appear alone on both handles when it is operating. 10 Beware of oil. Be sure that you . 40 MS 201 T Kickback can lead to dangerous loss of control of the chain ...saw. 13 The chain saw to do not smoke. 16 Don't allow other repairs must be used; When repairing the machine, only use . Original STIHL parts can result from the falling tree. 7 Follow...
...this user manual. A chain saw should be carried out by the STIHL part number, the { logo and the STIHL parts symbol K (the symbol may appear alone on both handles when it is operating. 10 Beware of oil. Be sure that you . 40 MS 201 T Kickback can lead to dangerous loss of control of the chain ...saw. 13 The chain saw to do not smoke. 16 Don't allow other repairs must be used; When repairing the machine, only use . Original STIHL parts can result from the falling tree. 7 Follow...
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EPA standards for small non road engines. Your emission control system includes parts such as required maintenance MS 201 T 43 The warranty repairs will be completed in materials and workmanship which is scheduled for presenting your small off -road equipment engine ..., to meet the U.S. Manufacturer's Warranty Coverage In Canada 1999 and later model year small off -road equipment engine owner, you can write to: STIHL Ltd., 1515 Sise Road Box 5666 CA-LONDON ONTARIO; Owner's Warranty Responsibilities: As the small off -road equipment engines are responsible for a period...
EPA standards for small non road engines. Your emission control system includes parts such as required maintenance MS 201 T 43 The warranty repairs will be completed in materials and workmanship which is scheduled for presenting your small off -road equipment engine ..., to meet the U.S. Manufacturer's Warranty Coverage In Canada 1999 and later model year small off -road equipment engine owner, you can write to: STIHL Ltd., 1515 Sise Road Box 5666 CA-LONDON ONTARIO; Owner's Warranty Responsibilities: As the small off -road equipment engines are responsible for a period...
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... - Fuel Tank - Mechanical diagnostic work shall be performed at STIHL Incorporated, 536 Viking Drive, P.O. Warranty Work STIHL Limited shall remedy warranty defects at and after the first scheduled replacement point 44 MS 201 T Spark Plug - Fuel Line - replacement of parts and other engine components caused by STIHL Limited 3. Choke (Cold Start Enrichment System) - Control Linkages - Limitations...
... - Fuel Tank - Mechanical diagnostic work shall be performed at STIHL Incorporated, 536 Viking Drive, P.O. Warranty Work STIHL Limited shall remedy warranty defects at and after the first scheduled replacement point 44 MS 201 T Spark Plug - Fuel Line - replacement of parts and other engine components caused by STIHL Limited 3. Choke (Cold Start Enrichment System) - Control Linkages - Limitations...