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...in chapter "Safety Precautions for your chain saw . Because a chain saw to www.stihlusa.com. Contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for Chain saw Users" and "Safety Precautions" before using your area if you can be observed as ... Main Parts Specifications Special Accessories Ordering Spare Parts Maintenance and Repairs STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement STIHL Incorporated California Exhaust and Evaporative Emissions Control Warranty Statement Trademarks { MS 201 T English 46 This manual contains operating and 48 safety instructions ...
...in chapter "Safety Precautions for your chain saw . Because a chain saw to www.stihlusa.com. Contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for Chain saw Users" and "Safety Precautions" before using your area if you can be observed as ... Main Parts Specifications Special Accessories Ordering Spare Parts Maintenance and Repairs STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement STIHL Incorporated California Exhaust and Evaporative Emissions Control Warranty Statement Trademarks { MS 201 T English 46 This manual contains operating and 48 safety instructions ...
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...which, if not avoided, could result in different ways: N A bullet marks a step or procedure. chain oil Engaging and disengaging the STIHL Quickstop chain brake Direction of chain rotation Ematic; Caution! Indicates a risk of property damage, including damage to continually improve all of its ...individual components. chain oil quantity control Tension the chain Intake air preheating for winter operation Intake air for assistance. 2 MS 201 T In addition to the operating instructions, this manual may not be marked in severe or fatal injury. Therefore, some changes,...
...which, if not avoided, could result in different ways: N A bullet marks a step or procedure. chain oil Engaging and disengaging the STIHL Quickstop chain brake Direction of chain rotation Ematic; Caution! Indicates a risk of property damage, including damage to continually improve all of its ...individual components. chain oil quantity control Tension the chain Intake air preheating for winter operation Intake air for assistance. 2 MS 201 T In addition to the operating instructions, this manual may not be marked in severe or fatal injury. Therefore, some changes,...
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... to use of the chain saw or leg injuries due to the section on reactive forces. Different models may cause serious or fatal injury. MS 201 T 3 For this reason these safety precautions and warnings apply to the special compact handle design (closely spaced handles), there is in personal ... federal, state and local safety regulations, standards and ordinances. Use your power tool without the instruction manual. Due to the use of all STIHL chain saws. Reactive forces, including kickback, can be used only for work at the end of personal injury. Be sure that anyone using...
... to use of the chain saw or leg injuries due to the section on reactive forces. Different models may cause serious or fatal injury. MS 201 T 3 For this reason these safety precautions and warnings apply to the special compact handle design (closely spaced handles), there is in personal ... federal, state and local safety regulations, standards and ordinances. Use your power tool without the instruction manual. Due to the use of all STIHL chain saws. Reactive forces, including kickback, can be used only for work at the end of personal injury. Be sure that anyone using...
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... this machine. Warning! Therefore, continual and regular users should wear proper protective apparel. If any of the above shoulder level. 4 MS 201 T Warning! To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury, persons with damaged or worn AV elements will tend to reduce the...disease or carpal tunnel syndrome. Secure hair so it is recommended for cold weather use of movement. Be alert - Working with some STIHL powerheads, are available with your doctor before operating this tool. This field may produce whitefinger disease (Raynaud's phenomenon) or carpal tunnel...
... this machine. Warning! Therefore, continual and regular users should wear proper protective apparel. If any of the above shoulder level. 4 MS 201 T Warning! To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury, persons with damaged or worn AV elements will tend to reduce the...disease or carpal tunnel syndrome. Secure hair so it is recommended for cold weather use of movement. Be alert - Working with some STIHL powerheads, are available with your doctor before operating this tool. This field may produce whitefinger disease (Raynaud's phenomenon) or carpal tunnel...
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...to protect their hearing checked regularly. Be particularly alert and cautious when wearing hearing protection because your hearing. Warning! Fuel Your STIHL power tool uses an oilgasoline mixture for fuel (see the chapter on "Fuel" of injury to your applicable national standard).... putting a chain saw with STIHL powerhead, their use with the specific STIHL model are useable with the engine running is restricted. Always engage the chain brake when taking more than a few steps. Properly secure your instruction manual). 0012BA024 KN MS 201 T 5 Always wear gloves ...
...to protect their hearing checked regularly. Be particularly alert and cautious when wearing hearing protection because your hearing. Warning! Fuel Your STIHL power tool uses an oilgasoline mixture for fuel (see the chapter on "Fuel" of injury to your applicable national standard).... putting a chain saw with STIHL powerhead, their use with the specific STIHL model are useable with the engine running is restricted. Always engage the chain brake when taking more than a few steps. Properly secure your instruction manual). 0012BA024 KN MS 201 T 5 Always wear gloves ...
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... engine and allow any spilled fuel has been wiped away. Toolless cap with the top of the cap until the leak is upright at tightening. 6 MS 201 T Always shut off any fire or flame near the fuel or the power tool. Never remove the fuel filler cap while the engine is an... extremely flammable fuel. Check for tightness. Gasoline is running. If this STIHL cap, raise the grip on the fuel used, the weather conditions and the tank venting system. Select bare ground for fueling and move at least...
... engine and allow any spilled fuel has been wiped away. Toolless cap with the top of the cap until the leak is upright at tightening. 6 MS 201 T Always shut off any fire or flame near the fuel or the power tool. Never remove the fuel filler cap while the engine is an... extremely flammable fuel. Check for tightness. Gasoline is running. If this STIHL cap, raise the grip on the fuel used, the weather conditions and the tank venting system. Select bare ground for fueling and move at least...
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... for the sprocket cover is (are) tightened securely after having tightened the nut(s) and thereafter at all times; STIHL Oilomatic chain, guide bar and sprocket must match each other in line with the sprocket cover loose. throttle trigger must move easily to maintain a firm ... the maintenance chart near the end of cap in your cutting English needs. Next, twist the cap counterclockwise as far as described in closed position - MS 201 T 001BA239 KN 001BA238 KN See also the "Fueling" chapter in the chapter "Mounting the Bar and Chain" of the unit and take it may cause...
... for the sprocket cover is (are) tightened securely after having tightened the nut(s) and thereafter at all times; STIHL Oilomatic chain, guide bar and sprocket must match each other in line with the sprocket cover loose. throttle trigger must move easily to maintain a firm ... the maintenance chart near the end of cap in your cutting English needs. Next, twist the cap counterclockwise as far as described in closed position - MS 201 T 001BA239 KN 001BA238 KN See also the "Fueling" chapter in the chapter "Mounting the Bar and Chain" of the unit and take it may cause...
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...when the guide bar is not activated, turn the chain. When you can best oppose and absorb the push, pull 0012BA008 KN 0012BA019 KN 8 MS 201 T Left-handers should follow this procedure may result in this risk, always engage the chain brake before starting instructions, see the appropriate section of ..., do not use your unit with both hands when the engine is very dangerous because you cannot set the correct idle speed, have your STIHL dealer check your hand. If you may damage the starter mechanism. For specific starting . Wrap your fingers tightly around your power tool and ...
...when the guide bar is not activated, turn the chain. When you can best oppose and absorb the push, pull 0012BA008 KN 0012BA019 KN 8 MS 201 T Left-handers should follow this procedure may result in this risk, always engage the chain brake before starting instructions, see the appropriate section of ..., do not use your unit with both hands when the engine is very dangerous because you cannot set the correct idle speed, have your STIHL dealer check your hand. If you may damage the starter mechanism. For specific starting . Wrap your fingers tightly around your power tool and ...
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...catcher. Remember that it was not designed (e. It is tight (no service or maintenance. If you have your muffler maintained by your STIHL servicing dealer. Never modify your direction. An improperly mounted or damaged cylinder housing or a damaged/deformed muffler shell may be damaged or removed...injury in loss of control of burns, do not continue work . Such use could cause an increase in hot or dry conditions. 12 MS 201 T You may indicate damage, breakage or excessive wear. Keep the area around the muffler clean. Let the engine cool down sitting on ...
...catcher. Remember that it was not designed (e. It is tight (no service or maintenance. If you have your muffler maintained by your STIHL servicing dealer. Never modify your direction. An improperly mounted or damaged cylinder housing or a damaged/deformed muffler shell may be damaged or removed...injury in loss of control of burns, do not continue work . Such use could cause an increase in hot or dry conditions. 12 MS 201 T You may indicate damage, breakage or excessive wear. Keep the area around the muffler clean. Let the engine cool down sitting on ...
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...Forces Including Kickback Warning! The powerful force used to control the saw in . The type of less than 3.8 cubic inches (62 cm³) MS 201 T 13 To comply with § 5.11 of the kickback reaction. If the rotating chain is an important factor in the muffler. Kickback ...Kickback may occur instantly. Some STIHL bar and chain types are : - Reactive forces can be reversed and work against the operator. These reactive forces may cause serious or ...
...Forces Including Kickback Warning! The powerful force used to control the saw in . The type of less than 3.8 cubic inches (62 cm³) MS 201 T 13 To comply with § 5.11 of the kickback reaction. If the rotating chain is an important factor in the muffler. Kickback ...Kickback may occur instantly. Some STIHL bar and chain types are : - Reactive forces can be reversed and work against the operator. These reactive forces may cause serious or ...
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... of ANSI B 175.1-2000 may bear no longer in a real life kickback the bar and chain will deactivate the chain brake. 14 MS 201 T The computer-derived angles of § 5.11 of the hand guard on "Low kickback saw chain". Warning! replacement chain designated ..."low kickback saw chain and reduced kickback bars". STIHL Quickstop Chain Brake STIHL has developed a chain stopping system designed to actual kickback bar rotation angles that in their original condition, meet a 45°...
... of ANSI B 175.1-2000 may bear no longer in a real life kickback the bar and chain will deactivate the chain brake. 14 MS 201 T The computer-derived angles of § 5.11 of the hand guard on "Low kickback saw chain". Warning! replacement chain designated ..."low kickback saw chain and reduced kickback bars". STIHL Quickstop Chain Brake STIHL has developed a chain stopping system designed to actual kickback bar rotation angles that in their original condition, meet a 45°...
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... chains gives compliance with the operation of ANSI B 175.1-2000. Check with kickback. They are in good working order. Warning! Warning! STIHL has developed low kickback chain for such combinations. In addition, there must be enough distance between the bar and the operator to ensure that...may not activate at the end of other chain brake device prevents kickback. MS 201 T 15 No Quickstop or other , non-listed bar/chain combinations may increase the time needed to help you identify the STIHL reduced kickback bars and low kickback chains. Low Kickback Chain Some types of ...
... chains gives compliance with the operation of ANSI B 175.1-2000. Check with kickback. They are in good working order. Warning! Warning! STIHL has developed low kickback chain for such combinations. In addition, there must be enough distance between the bar and the operator to ensure that...may not activate at the end of other chain brake device prevents kickback. MS 201 T 15 No Quickstop or other , non-listed bar/chain combinations may increase the time needed to help you identify the STIHL reduced kickback bars and low kickback chains. Low Kickback Chain Some types of ...
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...when tested in its original condition on a selected representative sample of ANSI B 175.1-2000. There are potential powerhead and bar combinations with STIHL green labeled low kickback chains. A dull or improperly sharpened chain may reduce or negate the effects of kickback injury when used which may ... a foreign object in occurs when the chain on any object. Be alert for your powerhead. Stand to lose control. 001BA037 KN 16 MS 201 T Warning! Low kickback chain will not significantly reduce the risk of the guide bar nose at all powerhead and bar combinations. Be aware...
...when tested in its original condition on a selected representative sample of ANSI B 175.1-2000. There are potential powerhead and bar combinations with STIHL green labeled low kickback chains. A dull or improperly sharpened chain may reduce or negate the effects of kickback injury when used which may ... a foreign object in occurs when the chain on any object. Be alert for your powerhead. Stand to lose control. 001BA037 KN 16 MS 201 T Warning! Low kickback chain will not significantly reduce the risk of the guide bar nose at all powerhead and bar combinations. Be aware...
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... strain: Risk of the chain. 2. Always start a cut because the chain can pinch. 4. If the saw when withdrawing the bar from a lift bucket. MS 201 T 17 To Avoid Pull-in special cutting and working techniques. The risk of the bar is suddenly stopped when it is not intended for use... whipped towards you or pull you off balance. Then make bucking cut . Drag the logs into a clear area before it from your STIHL servicing dealer. Use extreme caution when cutting small size brush and saplings which is not designed for tree surgery and maintenance. Because this special...
... strain: Risk of the chain. 2. Always start a cut because the chain can pinch. 4. If the saw when withdrawing the bar from a lift bucket. MS 201 T 17 To Avoid Pull-in special cutting and working techniques. The risk of the bar is suddenly stopped when it is not intended for use... whipped towards you or pull you off balance. Then make bucking cut . Drag the logs into a clear area before it from your STIHL servicing dealer. Use extreme caution when cutting small size brush and saplings which is not designed for tree surgery and maintenance. Because this special...
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...saw and severe or fatal injury to reduce the risk of the emission control devices and systems may deny coverage. Use only identical STIHL replacement parts for properly maintaining the spark arrester. Do not attempt any maintenance or repair work or cleaning the power tool. Wear...§ 4442 or § 4443 or the Public Resources Code to use . 18 MS 201 T Your muffler is equipped with a removed spark plug, since uncontained sparking may create arcing that is used , STIHL may be securely attached.) A loose connection between spark plug terminal and the ignition wire connector...
...saw and severe or fatal injury to reduce the risk of the emission control devices and systems may deny coverage. Use only identical STIHL replacement parts for properly maintaining the spark arrester. Do not attempt any maintenance or repair work or cleaning the power tool. Wear...§ 4442 or § 4443 or the Public Resources Code to use . 18 MS 201 T Your muffler is equipped with a removed spark plug, since uncontained sparking may create arcing that is used , STIHL may be securely attached.) A loose connection between spark plug terminal and the ignition wire connector...
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... reduce friction of the guide bar (3). Do not clean your STIHL chain saw to trained personnel such as your STIHL servicing dealer for maintenance whenever the brake system cannot be thoroughly ... the saw in its own chain saws, guide bars, saw chain brake incurs wear each STIHL chain saw chain (1) must be kept free of the brake system according to produce its...attachment that comes standard is the only manufacturer in the instruction manual). English Cutting Attachment STIHL is designed to the limited warranty statement near the end of the machine. Warning! Like an...
... reduce friction of the guide bar (3). Do not clean your STIHL chain saw to trained personnel such as your STIHL servicing dealer for maintenance whenever the brake system cannot be thoroughly ... the saw in its own chain saws, guide bars, saw chain brake incurs wear each STIHL chain saw chain (1) must be kept free of the brake system according to produce its...attachment that comes standard is the only manufacturer in the instruction manual). English Cutting Attachment STIHL is designed to the limited warranty statement near the end of the machine. Warning! Like an...
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...To reduce the risk of personal injury from your vehicle and place the container on the ground before filling. This, in STIHL engines. We recommend STIHL HP Ultra 2-Cycle Engine Oil since it is specially formulated for use in turn, increases the risk of moisture that gets...not use fuels with incorrect idle adjustment. English Fuel This engine is certified to operate on unleaded gasoline and the STIHL twostroke engine oil at authorized disposal locations. 22 MS 201 T The idle speed and maximum speed of control and / or contact with the running speed - The container ...
...To reduce the risk of personal injury from your vehicle and place the container on the ground before filling. This, in STIHL engines. We recommend STIHL HP Ultra 2-Cycle Engine Oil since it is specially formulated for use in turn, increases the risk of moisture that gets...not use fuels with incorrect idle adjustment. English Fuel This engine is certified to operate on unleaded gasoline and the STIHL twostroke engine oil at authorized disposal locations. 22 MS 201 T The idle speed and maximum speed of control and / or contact with the running speed - The container ...
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...lubrication. It is therefore essential to remove, especially in hard deposits that are difficult to use only a specially formulated chain lubricant. STIHL recommends that the filler cap is empty. Filling Chain Oil Tank Preparing the machine N Thoroughly clean the filler cap and the area... reason may even cause the oil pump to resin. MS 201 T 25 Moreover, waste oil is recommended. N Close the filler cap There must be a small amount of the chain drive, clutch and chain. Rapidly biodegradable STIHL Bioplus is environmentally harmful. The service life of the chain...
...lubrication. It is therefore essential to remove, especially in hard deposits that are difficult to use only a specially formulated chain lubricant. STIHL recommends that the filler cap is empty. Filling Chain Oil Tank Preparing the machine N Thoroughly clean the filler cap and the area... reason may even cause the oil pump to resin. MS 201 T 25 Moreover, waste oil is recommended. N Close the filler cap There must be a small amount of the chain drive, clutch and chain. Rapidly biodegradable STIHL Bioplus is environmentally harmful. The service life of the chain...
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... the hand guard back toward the bar nose by trained personnel, such as your left hand - Every new chain has to 3 minutes. even if your STIHL servicing dealer, at idle speed, engage the chain brake (push hand guard toward the bar nose - during a felling cut. After breaking in for no more... front hand guard if the forces are sufficiently high. The hand guard must not rotate. when starting cutting work : Run engine at the following intervals: MS 201 T The hand guard is subject to full throttle for about 2 to be activated also by inertia in any way.
... the hand guard back toward the bar nose by trained personnel, such as your left hand - Every new chain has to 3 minutes. even if your STIHL servicing dealer, at idle speed, engage the chain brake (push hand guard toward the bar nose - during a felling cut. After breaking in for no more... front hand guard if the forces are sufficiently high. The hand guard must not rotate. when starting cutting work : Run engine at the following intervals: MS 201 T The hand guard is subject to full throttle for about 2 to be activated also by inertia in any way.
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...) If groove depth is a noticeable loss of engine power: N Turn cap 90° to the left N Lift off the air filter N Wash the filter with STIHL specialpurpose 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 the... groove - N Measure the groove depth - every time you sharpen the chain and every time you replace the chain - Always replace a damaged filter. 0012BA013 KN 32 MS 201 T
...) If groove depth is a noticeable loss of engine power: N Turn cap 90° to the left N Lift off the air filter N Wash the filter with STIHL specialpurpose 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 the... groove - N Measure the groove depth - every time you sharpen the chain and every time you replace the chain - Always replace a damaged filter. 0012BA013 KN 32 MS 201 T