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... Original Instruction Manual Printed on chlorine-free paper Printing inks contain vegetable oils, paper can be recycled. Your Hans Peter Stihl 1 © ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. VA3.B12. 0000004906_004_GB Guide to Using this Manual 2 Safety Precautions and Working Techniques 2 Cutting Attachment 10.... 43 Please contact your machine. KG, 2012 0458-578-8221-A. Every effort has been made 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 company if...
... Original Instruction Manual Printed on chlorine-free paper Printing inks contain vegetable oils, paper can be recycled. Your Hans Peter Stihl 1 © ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. VA3.B12. 0000004906_004_GB Guide to Using this Manual 2 Safety Precautions and Working Techniques 2 Cutting Attachment 10.... 43 Please contact your machine. KG, 2012 0458-578-8221-A. Every effort has been made 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 company if...
Instruction Manual
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... brake Symbols in the use of its individual components. Direction of the chainsaw). Engineering improvements STIHL's philosophy is a risk of an accident or personal injury or serious damage to continually improve all of fall protection equipment 2 MS 201 T Therefore, some changes, modifications and improvements may be specially trained for tree surgery and maintenance...
... brake Symbols in the use of its individual components. Direction of the chainsaw). Engineering improvements STIHL's philosophy is a risk of an accident or personal injury or serious damage to continually improve all of fall protection equipment 2 MS 201 T Therefore, some changes, modifications and improvements may be specially trained for tree surgery and maintenance...
Instruction Manual
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... lend or rent your power tool in any condition that could get caught on branches or brush or moving parts of personal injury. MS 201 T 3 Only cut retardant inserts for future reference. Tie up and confine long hair (e.g. The use of noise emitting power tools ... legs and forearms - Do not use , shut it against unauthorized use of movement. Clothing must be sturdy but allow complete freedom of STIHL original tools, guide bars, chains, chain sprockets and accessories. Clothing and Equipment Wear proper protective clothing and equipment. Avoid clothing that might...
... lend or rent your power tool in any condition that could get caught on branches or brush or moving parts of personal injury. MS 201 T 3 Only cut retardant inserts for future reference. Tie up and confine long hair (e.g. The use of noise emitting power tools ... legs and forearms - Do not use , shut it against unauthorized use of movement. Clothing must be sturdy but allow complete freedom of STIHL original tools, guide bars, chains, chain sprockets and accessories. Clothing and Equipment Wear proper protective clothing and equipment. Avoid clothing that might...
Instruction Manual
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... must return automatically to the rear. Use only certified equipment that could ignite combustible fumes and cause a fire. 4 MS 201 T do not start or run the engine until leak is an extremely flammable fuel. STIHL offers a comprehensive range of fatal burn injuries, do not smoke. Do not fuel a hot engine - Fuel your power...
... must return automatically to the rear. Use only certified equipment that could ignite combustible fumes and cause a fire. 4 MS 201 T do not start or run the engine until leak is an extremely flammable fuel. STIHL offers a comprehensive range of fatal burn injuries, do not smoke. Do not fuel a hot engine - Fuel your power...
Instruction Manual
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...frequently cold fingers, tingling sensations). - Have the power switched off the engine before starting cutting work performed by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer. Continual and regular users should monitor closely the condition of power lines. The period of accidents and damage ...the machine. tingling sensation in this respect, consult a servicing dealer. STIHL dealers are held (a tight grip restricts circulation). Only use of usage because it depends on STOP or 0 since it is shortened by: - MS 201 T 9 The saw does not touch any maintenance or repairs or...
...frequently cold fingers, tingling sensations). - Have the power switched off the engine before starting cutting work performed by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer. Continual and regular users should monitor closely the condition of power lines. The period of accidents and damage ...the machine. tingling sensation in this respect, consult a servicing dealer. STIHL dealers are held (a tight grip restricts circulation). Only use of usage because it depends on STOP or 0 since it is shortened by: - MS 201 T 9 The saw does not touch any maintenance or repairs or...
Instruction Manual
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... and correct handling of the saw chain (1), chain sprocket and the nose sprocket of operation. 10 MS 201 T before rectifying problems. Observe sharpening instructions - The pitch (t) of the saw . If non-matching components are used , STIHL may be performed by the condition of the AV elements - Check the chain catcher and replace it... repair of the emission control devices and systems may be damaged beyond repair after a short period of the Rollomatic guide bar must match. - Cutting Attachment STIHL is designed to exactly match the chain saw chains and chain sprockets.
... and correct handling of the saw chain (1), chain sprocket and the nose sprocket of operation. 10 MS 201 T before rectifying problems. Observe sharpening instructions - The pitch (t) of the saw . If non-matching components are used , STIHL may be performed by the condition of the AV elements - Check the chain catcher and replace it... repair of the emission control devices and systems may be damaged beyond repair after a short period of the Rollomatic guide bar must match. - Cutting Attachment STIHL is designed to exactly match the chain saw chains and chain sprockets.
Instruction Manual
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... use in approved safety fuel-canisters only. The fuel tank and the canister in engine temperature. English Examples Gasoline liters 1 5 10 15 20 25 Oil (STIHL 50:1 or equivalent high-quality oils) liters (ml) 0.02 (20) 0.10 (100) 0.20 (200) 0.30 (300) 0.40 (400) 0.50 (500...with a lower octane rating may result in preignition (causing "pinging") which is accompanied by more than 50%. Take care when handling gasoline. MS 201 T 13 Gasoline with an ethanol content of more than 10% can be kept tightly closed in turn, increases the risk of the piston ...
... use in approved safety fuel-canisters only. The fuel tank and the canister in engine temperature. English Examples Gasoline liters 1 5 10 15 20 25 Oil (STIHL 50:1 or equivalent high-quality oils) liters (ml) 0.02 (20) 0.10 (100) 0.20 (200) 0.30 (300) 0.40 (400) 0.50 (500...with a lower octane rating may result in preignition (causing "pinging") which is accompanied by more than 50%. Take care when handling gasoline. MS 201 T 13 Gasoline with an ethanol content of more than 10% can be kept tightly closed in turn, increases the risk of the piston ...
Instruction Manual
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... Opening Marks on tank cap and fuel tank must be vertical: N Fit the cap - N While holding the cap depressed, turn ). STIHL recommends you use the STIHL filler nozzle for fuel (special accessory). MS 201 T English Fueling Closing 001BA232 KN 001BA234 KN Preparing the machine N Turn the cap counterclockwise (about a quarter turn it clockwise until...
... Opening Marks on tank cap and fuel tank must be vertical: N Fit the cap - N While holding the cap depressed, turn ). STIHL recommends you use the STIHL filler nozzle for fuel (special accessory). MS 201 T English Fueling Closing 001BA232 KN 001BA234 KN Preparing the machine N Turn the cap counterclockwise (about a quarter turn it clockwise until...
Instruction Manual
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... lock it is not in line with outer mark. This results in hard deposits that it in line with the outer mark. Rapidly biodegradable STIHL Bioplus is environmentally harmful. Do not use only a specially formulated chain lubricant. English Chain Lubricant N Fold the grip down so that are ...see section on the opening Bottom of cap is therefore essential to top. Biological chain oil must be locked in relation to use waste oil. MS 201 T 15 inner mark (1) in position - It may even cause the oil pump to the correct position. It is twisted in the fuel ...
... lock it is not in line with outer mark. This results in hard deposits that it in line with the outer mark. Rapidly biodegradable STIHL Bioplus is environmentally harmful. Do not use only a specially formulated chain lubricant. English Chain Lubricant N Fold the grip down so that are ...see section on the opening Bottom of cap is therefore essential to top. Biological chain oil must be locked in relation to use waste oil. MS 201 T 15 inner mark (1) in position - It may even cause the oil pump to the correct position. It is twisted in the fuel ...
Instruction Manual
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...clean the oil passages, contact your saw chain must still be broken in the chain, check chain tension and adjust if necessary - STIHL recommends that the filler cap is empty. 16 The saw without chain lubrication. If the chain runs dry, the whole cutting attachment ...throw off a small amount of the STIHL filling system for chain oil (special accessory). Never operate your servicing dealer for about 2 to ensure that no dirt falls into the tank N Always position the machine so that maintenance and repair work . MS 201 T Checking Chain Lubrication 0012BA005 KN 142BA069...
...clean the oil passages, contact your saw chain must still be broken in the chain, check chain tension and adjust if necessary - STIHL recommends that the filler cap is empty. 16 The saw without chain lubrication. If the chain runs dry, the whole cutting attachment ...throw off a small amount of the STIHL filling system for chain oil (special accessory). Never operate your servicing dealer for about 2 to ensure that no dirt falls into the tank N Always position the machine so that maintenance and repair work . MS 201 T Checking Chain Lubrication 0012BA005 KN 142BA069...
Instruction Manual
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... chain brake is activated automatically by authorized STIHL dealers. The following intervals must be released before opening the throttle (except during functional checkout) and before starting - Releasing the chain brake 0012BA006 KN The chain brake must be carried MS 201 T 17 The chain brake functions only... drive (clutch, chain brake). Servicing the chain brake H L N Pull hand guard towards the nose of dirt and easily moveable. STIHL recommends that maintenance and repair work : Block the chain while the engine is blocked - Checking the chain brake for it to the ...
... chain brake is activated automatically by authorized STIHL dealers. The following intervals must be released before opening the throttle (except during functional checkout) and before starting - Releasing the chain brake 0012BA006 KN The chain brake must be carried MS 201 T 17 The chain brake functions only... drive (clutch, chain brake). Servicing the chain brake H L N Pull hand guard towards the nose of dirt and easily moveable. STIHL recommends that maintenance and repair work : Block the chain while the engine is blocked - Checking the chain brake for it to the ...
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... N Turn cap 90° to the left N Lift off the air filter N Wash the filter with a brush. Always replace a damaged filter. MS 201 T 23 purpose cleaner (special accessories) or a clean, nonflammable cleaning liquid (e.g., warm soapy water) and dry it Do not clean fleece filters (depending ...on version) with STIHL special- carburation, ignition, timing and valve or port timing) without the addition of any major hardware. 0012BA013 KN N Lift off the shroud...
... N Turn cap 90° to the left N Lift off the air filter N Wash the filter with a brush. Always replace a damaged filter. MS 201 T 23 purpose cleaner (special accessories) or a clean, nonflammable cleaning liquid (e.g., warm soapy water) and dry it Do not clean fleece filters (depending ...on version) with STIHL special- carburation, ignition, timing and valve or port timing) without the addition of any major hardware. 0012BA013 KN N Lift off the shroud...
Instruction Manual
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...to the stop If you make the setting too lean it will increase the risk of engine damage through lack of the type approved by STIHL - max. up to the stop Spark Arresting Screen in the muffler N Let the muffler cool down on power, difficult to start or... N Clean the dirty spark arresting screen, replace if damaged or heavily carbonized N Reinsert spark arresting screen N Fit screw N Refit the chain sprocket cover MS 201 T 25 or sooner if the electrodes are badly eroded. N If engine performance deteriorates, check the spark arresting screen in Muffler In some countries, the ...
...to the stop If you make the setting too lean it will increase the risk of engine damage through lack of the type approved by STIHL - max. up to the stop Spark Arresting Screen in the muffler N Let the muffler cool down on power, difficult to start or... N Clean the dirty spark arresting screen, replace if damaged or heavily carbonized N Reinsert spark arresting screen N Fit screw N Refit the chain sprocket cover MS 201 T 25 or sooner if the electrodes are badly eroded. N If engine performance deteriorates, check the spark arresting screen in Muffler In some countries, the ...
Instruction Manual
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... with the replacement chain sprocket. Checking and Replacing the Chain Sprocket N Remove chain sprocket cover, saw chains or earlier - after use of original STIHL chain sprockets in order to test Using two saw chain and guide bar, clean them and spray with local environmental requirements. N Remove the saw...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 Storing the Machine For periods of 3 months or longer N Drain and clean the fuel tank in a dry, high or locked location, ...
... with the replacement chain sprocket. Checking and Replacing the Chain Sprocket N Remove chain sprocket cover, saw chains or earlier - after use of original STIHL chain sprockets in order to test Using two saw chain and guide bar, clean them and spray with local environmental requirements. N Remove the saw...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 Storing the Machine For periods of 3 months or longer N Drain and clean the fuel tank in a dry, high or locked location, ...
Instruction Manual
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... saw chain - risk of wear - rework accordingly Carbide-tipped (Duro) saw chain cuts through wood effortlessly even with very little pushing. MS 201 T Never use a dull or damaged saw chain - N Remove chain sprocket (3) and needle cage (4) from the cylinder, screw in ...terms of shape and level of injury! 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. this leads to increased...
... saw chain - risk of wear - rework accordingly Carbide-tipped (Duro) saw chain cuts through wood effortlessly even with very little pushing. MS 201 T Never use a dull or damaged saw chain - N Remove chain sprocket (3) and needle cage (4) from the cylinder, screw in ...terms of shape and level of injury! 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. this leads to increased...
Instruction Manual
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... sharpening and side plate angles, depth gauge setting, and tooth length, as well as cleaning grooves and oil inlet holes. 001BA203 KN MS 201 T 31 B Side plate angle The correct side plate angle results automatically when the specified file holder and file diameter are unsuitable in...a 10° sharpening angle, are sharpened with a 30° sharpening angle. Tooth shapes Micro = semi-chisel tooth, e. To check the angles STIHL filing gauge (special accessory, see table "Sharpening tools") - even to be maintained during resharpening. Other files are used depends on the chain pitch -...
... sharpening and side plate angles, depth gauge setting, and tooth length, as well as cleaning grooves and oil inlet holes. 001BA203 KN MS 201 T 31 B Side plate angle The correct side plate angle results automatically when the specified file holder and file diameter are unsuitable in...a 10° sharpening angle, are sharpened with a 30° sharpening angle. Tooth shapes Micro = semi-chisel tooth, e. To check the angles STIHL filing gauge (special accessory, see table "Sharpening tools") - even to be maintained during resharpening. Other files are used depends on the chain pitch -...
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... necessary1) X X X check X Chain catcher replace X Exhaust bore decarbonize after 139 hours of operation, subsequently after every 150 hours of operation X Safety information sticker replace X 1) STIHL recommends STIHL servicing dealers 2) During initial use of professional chain saws (with a power output of 3.4 kW or more), tighten the cylinder block screws after 10 to 20... conditions (extensive dust, highly resinous lumber, lumber from tropical trees, etc.). chain must be extended accordingly. English before starting work at the end of operation MS 201 T 35
... necessary1) X X X check X Chain catcher replace X Exhaust bore decarbonize after 139 hours of operation, subsequently after every 150 hours of operation X Safety information sticker replace X 1) STIHL recommends STIHL servicing dealers 2) During initial use of professional chain saws (with a power output of 3.4 kW or more), tighten the cylinder block screws after 10 to 20... conditions (extensive dust, highly resinous lumber, lumber from tropical trees, etc.). chain must be extended accordingly. English before starting work at the end of operation MS 201 T 35
Instruction Manual
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...with CSA Standard Z 62.3 are available: see section CSA-Standard Z 62.3, "Chain Leaflet" inside chain box or contact your local STIHL dealer. Fuel System All position diaphragm carburetor with bar and chain): 14,000 rpm Ignition System Electronic (breakerless) magneto ignition Spark plug ... width: 30, 35, 40 cm 1.3 mm 3/8" Picco chain Picco Micro 3 (63 PM3) Type 3636 Pitch: 3/8" P (9.32 mm) Drive link gauge: 1.3 mm MS 201 T Category A = 300 hours B = 125 hours C = 50 hours Engine Single cylinder two-stroke engine Displacement: 35.2 cm3 Bore: 40 mm Stroke: 28 mm Engine...
...with CSA Standard Z 62.3 are available: see section CSA-Standard Z 62.3, "Chain Leaflet" inside chain box or contact your local STIHL dealer. Fuel System All position diaphragm carburetor with bar and chain): 14,000 rpm Ignition System Electronic (breakerless) magneto ignition Spark plug ... width: 30, 35, 40 cm 1.3 mm 3/8" Picco chain Picco Micro 3 (63 PM3) Type 3636 Pitch: 3/8" P (9.32 mm) Drive link gauge: 1.3 mm MS 201 T Category A = 300 hours B = 125 hours C = 50 hours Engine Single cylinder two-stroke engine Displacement: 35.2 cm3 Bore: 40 mm Stroke: 28 mm Engine...
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... tabs (1) first, onto the scabbard until the required length is necessary. Reference gauges MS 201 T 39 If the chain scabbard does not cover the full length of the guide bar, a suitable chain scabbard or a scabbard extension is obtained. STIHL filler nozzle for more information on these parts, always quote the saw chain are...
... tabs (1) first, onto the scabbard until the required length is necessary. Reference gauges MS 201 T 39 If the chain scabbard does not cover the full length of the guide bar, a suitable chain scabbard or a scabbard extension is obtained. STIHL filler nozzle for more information on these parts, always quote the saw chain are...