STIHL MS 201 T Owners Instruction Manual

1 { STIHL MS 201 TWARNING To reduce the risk of kickback injury use STIHL reduced kickback bar and STIHL low kickback chain as specified in this Manual or other available low kickback Para reducir el riesgo de lesionarse como resultado de un culatazo, utilice la barra y la cadena de contragolpe reducido de la forma especificada en este Manual o de otros componentes reductores de Instruction Manual thoroughly before use and follow all safety precautions improper use can cause serious or fatal de usar la m quina lea y siga todas las precauciones de seguridad dadas en el Manual de instrucciones el uso incorrecto puede causar lesiones graves o ManualManual de instruccionesInstruction Manual1 - 55 Manual de instrucciones56 - 118 Original Instruction ManualPrinted on chlorine-free paperPrinting inks contain vegetable oils, paper can be recycled.}

2 ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG, 20140458-578-8621-B. 0000004976_010_GBMS 201 TEnglish1{This Instruction Manual is protected by copyright. All rights reserved, especially the rights to reproduce, translate and process with electronic Manual contains operating and safety instructions for all STIHL Professional Tree Service chain professional tree service chain saw is designed especially for in-tree maintenance, tree surgery and other cutting work in confined spaces such as working from a rope and harness or from a only persons who fully understand this Manual to operate your chain receive maximum performance and satisfaction from your STIHL chain saw, it is important that you read, understand and follow the safety precautions and the operating and maintenance instructions in chapter " safety Precautions for chain saw Users" and " safety Precautions" before using your chain saw.}

3 For further information you can go to your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for your area if you do not understand any of the instructions in this a chain saw is a high-speed wood-cutting tool, some special safety precautions must be observed as with any other power saw to reduce the risk of personal injury. Careless or improper use may cause serious or even fatal to Using this Manual2 safety Precautions and Working Techniques3 Cutting Attachment21 Mounting the Bar and Chain22 Tensioning the Saw chain (side chain tensioner)23 Checking chain Tension23 Fuel24 Fueling25 chain Lubricant27 Filling chain Oil Tank27 Checking chain Lubrication28 chain Brake28 Winter Operation29 Starting / Stopping the Engine29 Operating Instructions32 Oil Quantity Control33 Taking Care of the Guide Bar34 Cleaning the Air Filter34 Engine Management35 Adjusting the Carburetor35 Spark Arresting Screen in Muffler 36 Spark Plug36 Rewind Starter38 Storing the Machine38 Checking and Replacing the chain Sprocket38 Maintaining and Sharpening the Saw Chain40 Maintenance and Care44 Main Parts46 Specifications48 Ordering Spare Parts49 Maintenance and Repairs49 Disposal49 STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement50 STIHL Incorporated California Exhaust and Evaporative Emissions Control Warranty Statement52 Trademarks54MS 201 TEnglish2 This Instruction

4 Manual refers to a STIHL chain saw, also called a machine in this Instruction meanings of the pictograms attached to or embossed on the machine are explained in this on the model concerned, the following pictograms may be on your in TextMany operating and safety instructions are supported by individual steps or procedures described in the Manual may be marked in different ways:NA bullet marks a step or description of a step or procedure that refers directly to an illustration may contain item numbers that appear in the illustration. Example:NLoosen the screw (1).NLever (2) ..In addition to the operating instructions , this Manual may contain paragraphs that require your special attention. Such paragraphs are marked with the symbols and signal words described below:DANGERI ndicates an imminent risk of severe or fatal a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in severe or fatal a risk of property damage, including damage to the machine or its individual ImprovementsSTIHL s philosophy is to continually improve all of its products.

5 As a result, engineering changes and improvements are made from time to time. Therefore, some changes, modifications and improvements may not be covered in this Manual . If the operating characteristics or the appearance of your machine differs from those described in this Manual , please contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for your area for to Using this ManualFuel tank; fuel mixture of gasoline and engine oilChain oil tank; chain oilEngaging and disengag-ing the STIHL Quickstop chain brakeDirection of chain rotationEmatic; chain oil quantity controlTension the chainIntake air preheating for winter operationIntake air for summer operationHandle heatingOperate decompression valveOperate Manual fuel pumpMS 201 TEnglish3 This lightweight top handle chain saw is designed specifically for in-tree surgery and increased risk includes injuries due to not having a firm grip on the saw in case of reactive forces or to loss of control of the saw, leading, , to leg injuries from the chain saw "dropping" at the end of the chain saws with a less compact design, , (with wider spaced handles for better control)

6 , should be used for all other cutting work at ground in a tree requires the use of special cutting and working techniques which must be observed in order to reduce the increased risk of personal work in a tree unless you have received specific, professional training for such work, including training in the use of the safety and other climbing equipment, such as harnesses, ropes, belts, climbing irons, snap hooks, carabiners, use of this chain saw may be hazardous. The saw chain has many sharp cutters. If the cutters contact your flesh, they will cut you, even if the chain is not moving. WARNINGR eactive forces, including kickback, can be dangerous. Pay special attention to the section on reactive your STIHL dealer show you how to operate your chain saw. All safety precautions that are generally observed when working with an axe or a hand saw also apply to the operation of chain saws.

7 Observe all applicable federal, state and local safety regulations, standards and not lend or rent your chain saw without the Instruction Manual . Be sure that anyone using it understands the information contained in this use of noise emitting chain saws may be restricted to certain times by national, state or local your chain saw only for cutting wooden not use it for other purposes, since misuse may result in personal injury or property damage, including damage to the chain Precautions and Working TechniquesDue to its light weight and special compact handle design it is particularly useful in confined spaces such as in-tree work where great maneuvera-bility is required. For other uses, however, a saw with wider handle spacing will normaly pro-vide greater control. If the operator is not properly secured for two-hand use, there is an increased risk of injury when working in a tree from loss of this reason these special chain saws should be used only for work in a tree by persons who are trained in special cutting and work-ing techniques and who are properly secured (lift bucket, ropes, safety harness)Because a chain saw is a high-speed, fast-cutting power tool, special safety precautions must be observed to reduce the risk of personal is important that you read, fully understand and observe the following safety precautions and warnings.

8 Read the Instruction Manual and the safety instructions periodically. Careless or improper use may cause serious or fatal injury. Save the Instruction man-ual for future 201 TEnglish4 WARNINGM inors should never be allowed to use this chain saw. Bystanders, especially children, and animals should not be allowed in the area where it is in of these safety precautions and warnings apply to the use of all STIHL chain saws. Different models may have different parts and controls. See the appropriate section of your Instruction Manual for a description of the controls and the function of the parts of your stop the engine and activate the QuickStop Chainbrake before transporting or carrying out any work on the chain saw. This avoids the risk of the engine starting recommends the use of genuine STIHL replacement parts. They are specifically designed to match your model and meet your performance use of a chain saw involves1the operator2the chain saw3the use of the chain OPERATORP hysical ConditionYou must be in good physical condition and mental health and not under the influence of any substance (drugs, alcohol, etc.)

9 Which might impair vision, dexterity or judgment. Do not operate this chain saw when you are alert if you get tired, take a break. Tiredness may result in loss of control. Working with any power tool can be strenuous. If you have any condition that might be aggravated by strenuous work, check with your doctor before operating this chain use of a chain saw (or other power tools) exposing the operator to vibrations may produce whitefinger disease (Raynaud's phenomenon) or carpal tunnel conditions reduce the hand's ability to feel and regulate temperature, produce numbness and burning sensations and may cause nerve and circulation damage and tissue factors which contribute to white-finger disease are not known, but cold weather, smoking and diseases or physical conditions that affect blood vessels and blood transport, as well as high vibration levels and long periods of exposure to vibration are mentioned as factors in the development of whitefinger disease.

10 In order to reduce the risk of whitefinger disease and carpal tunnel syndrome, please note the following: Most STIHL chain saws are available with an anti-vibration ("AV") system designed to reduce the transmission of vibrations created by the chain saw to the operator's hands. An AV system is recommended for those persons using chain saws on a regular or sustained basis. Wear gloves and keep your hands warm. Heated handles, which are available on some STIHL chain saws, are recommended for cold weather use. Keep the AV system well maintained. A chain saw with loose components or with damaged or worn AV elements will tend to have higher vibration levels. Keep the saw chain sharp and well maintained. A dull saw chain will increase cutting time, and pressing a dull saw chain through wood will increase the vibrations transmitted to your hands.