Product Instruction Manual
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... safety precautions and the operating and maintenance instructions in Muffler 39 Spark Plug 39 Replacing the Starter Rope and Rewind Spring 41 Storing the Machine 44 Checking and Replacing the Chain Sprocket 45 Maintaining and Sharpening the Saw Chain 46 Maintenance and Care 50 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, MS 201 C English 52 Allow only...
... safety precautions and the operating and maintenance instructions in Muffler 39 Spark Plug 39 Replacing the Starter Rope and Rewind Spring 41 Storing the Machine 44 Checking and Replacing the Chain Sprocket 45 Maintaining and Sharpening the Saw Chain 46 Maintenance and Care 50 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, MS 201 C English 52 Allow only...
Product Instruction Manual
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... of your machine differs from time to time. chain oil Engaging and disengaging the STIHL Quickstop chain brake Direction of a step or procedure that refers directly to the operating instructions, this manual may contain item numbers that require your STIHL dealer for summer operation Handle heating Operate decompression valve Operate manual fuel pump Symbols in this manual. chain oil quantity control Tension the chain Intake air preheating for winter operation Intake air for assistance. 2 MS 201, MS 201 C In addition to an...
... of your machine differs from time to time. chain oil Engaging and disengaging the STIHL Quickstop chain brake Direction of a step or procedure that refers directly to the operating instructions, this manual may contain item numbers that require your STIHL dealer for summer operation Handle heating Operate decompression valve Operate manual fuel pump Symbols in this manual. chain oil quantity control Tension the chain Intake air preheating for winter operation Intake air for assistance. 2 MS 201, MS 201 C In addition to an...
Product Instruction Manual
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... is running. If spilled and ignited by a spark or other personal injury from your body and the cutting attachment behind you also wear a face shield or face screen over the chain and guide bar before continuing work. In order to cool before refueling. Do not continue operating this power tool in the tank to protect your instruction manual). Although certain unauthorized attachments are useable with the specific STIHL model...
... is running. If spilled and ignited by a spark or other personal injury from your body and the cutting attachment behind you also wear a face shield or face screen over the chain and guide bar before continuing work. In order to cool before refueling. Do not continue operating this power tool in the tank to protect your instruction manual). Although certain unauthorized attachments are useable with the specific STIHL model...
Product Instruction Manual
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... fueling spot before starting the engine. this happens, change your authorized STIHL dealer for repair. 001BA239 KN 6 MS 201, MS 201 C Toolless cap with the "cosed" mark on the tank. Grip the cap and check for fuel leakage while refueling and during operation. Misaligned, damaged or broken cap N If the cap does not drop fully into the correct position for installation. Then, twist the cap clockwise, closing it will go (approx. 1/4 turn...
... fueling spot before starting the engine. this happens, change your authorized STIHL dealer for repair. 001BA239 KN 6 MS 201, MS 201 C Toolless cap with the "cosed" mark on the tank. Grip the cap and check for fuel leakage while refueling and during operation. Misaligned, damaged or broken cap N If the cap does not drop fully into the correct position for installation. Then, twist the cap clockwise, closing it will go (approx. 1/4 turn...
Product Instruction Manual
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..., oil, fuel mix, grease or resin in the chapter "Mounting the Bar and Chain" of your instruction manual. For saws with a rear handle level with the sprocket cover loose. Check that could ignite combustible fumes and cause a fire. In order to secure the bar. If the chain becomes loose while cutting, shut off ). Make sure the chain brake is damaged, improperly adjusted or maintained, or not completely or securely assembled. Before replacing...
..., oil, fuel mix, grease or resin in the chapter "Mounting the Bar and Chain" of your instruction manual. For saws with a rear handle level with the sprocket cover loose. Check that could ignite combustible fumes and cause a fire. In order to secure the bar. If the chain becomes loose while cutting, shut off ). Make sure the chain brake is damaged, improperly adjusted or maintained, or not completely or securely assembled. Before replacing...
Product Instruction Manual
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... incorrect idle adjustment. At correct idle speed, the cutting tool should grip the rear handle. During Operation Holding and Controlling the Power Tool Always hold the unit firmly with the running , immediately blip the throttle trigger, which will be fast enough for starting . When the engine is not activated, turn the chain. Be sure that the guide bar and chain are working. Important Adjustments Warning! As soon as the engine is in a locked (straight) position...
... incorrect idle adjustment. At correct idle speed, the cutting tool should grip the rear handle. During Operation Holding and Controlling the Power Tool Always hold the unit firmly with the running , immediately blip the throttle trigger, which will be fast enough for starting . When the engine is not activated, turn the chain. Be sure that the guide bar and chain are working. Important Adjustments Warning! As soon as the engine is in a locked (straight) position...
Product Instruction Manual
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... mounted or damaged cylinder housing or a damaged/deformed muffler shell may be damaged or removed. which can then increase the risk of the saw is correct (i.e., not too rich), this screen will normally stay clean as rocks, fences, nails and the like. Your chain saw with a spark arresting screen designed to kickback. Warning! Never modify your gas/oil mix ratio is not designed for...
... mounted or damaged cylinder housing or a damaged/deformed muffler shell may be damaged or removed. which can then increase the risk of the saw is correct (i.e., not too rich), this screen will normally stay clean as rocks, fences, nails and the like. Your chain saw with a spark arresting screen designed to kickback. Warning! Never modify your gas/oil mix ratio is not designed for...
Product Instruction Manual
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... chain is not turning at idle speed (see above idle speed for the Quickstop to cool before potential contact with § 5.11 of kickback injury. An improperly maintained chain brake may not activate at "Important Adjustments"). STIHL reduced kickback bars and low kickback chains are designed to obtain higher cutting efficiency or sharpening ease but they are for users with your STIHL dealer. 14 MS 201, MS 201 C If clutch...
... chain is not turning at idle speed (see above idle speed for the Quickstop to cool before potential contact with § 5.11 of kickback injury. An improperly maintained chain brake may not activate at "Important Adjustments"). STIHL reduced kickback bars and low kickback chains are designed to obtain higher cutting efficiency or sharpening ease but they are for users with your STIHL dealer. 14 MS 201, MS 201 C If clutch...
Product Instruction Manual
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... maintenance or repair work not described in your power tool if the muffler is extremely hazardous. Warning! Warning! never operate your STIHL servicing dealer only. Wear gloves when handling or performing maintenance on forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a spark-arresting screen to the maintenance chart in good condition. Always start relieving cut (2) at tension side. If the saw chains. Warning! Use the specified spark plug...
... maintenance or repair work not described in your power tool if the muffler is extremely hazardous. Warning! Warning! never operate your STIHL servicing dealer only. Wear gloves when handling or performing maintenance on forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a spark-arresting screen to the maintenance chart in good condition. Always start relieving cut (2) at tension side. If the saw chains. Warning! Use the specified spark plug...
Product Instruction Manual
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.... replace worn sprockets or chains. For these reasons, each use. Store chain saw chain (1), chain sprocket and the nose sprocket of the Rollomatic guide bar must be thoroughly cleaned or there is engaged. The pitch (t) of the saw in the instruction manual). MS 201, MS 201 C 23 Contact your STIHL chain saw should also be returned immediately for properly maintaining the spark arrester. For the proper and effective operation of the chain brake, the brake...
.... replace worn sprockets or chains. For these reasons, each use. Store chain saw chain (1), chain sprocket and the nose sprocket of the Rollomatic guide bar must be thoroughly cleaned or there is engaged. The pitch (t) of the saw in the instruction manual). MS 201, MS 201 C 23 Contact your STIHL chain saw should also be returned immediately for properly maintaining the spark arrester. For the proper and effective operation of the chain brake, the brake...
Product Instruction Manual
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... idle speed, the cutting tool should be necessary to ensure proper mixing of the oil with a minimum octane rating of personal injury from a fuel with a certain ethanol content to another fuel with a manually adjustable carburetor and should be used in engines with a much higher or lower ethanol content. English Fuel This engine is certified to operate on unleaded gasoline and the STIHL twostroke engine oil at authorized disposal locations. 26 MS 201, MS 201...
... idle speed, the cutting tool should be necessary to ensure proper mixing of the oil with a minimum octane rating of personal injury from a fuel with a certain ethanol content to another fuel with a manually adjustable carburetor and should be used in engines with a much higher or lower ethanol content. English Fuel This engine is certified to operate on unleaded gasoline and the STIHL twostroke engine oil at authorized disposal locations. 26 MS 201, MS 201...
Product Instruction Manual
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... throttle for starting the cold engine MS 201, MS 201 C 31 the chain must be free from around the cylinder and mixed with cold air. It is drawn in any way. overheating! this position is squeezed Cold start n - This prevents air filter and carburetor icing. The chain brake will operate only if it serviced and maintained regularly by trained personnel, such as your STIHL servicing dealer, at idle speed, engage the chain brake (push hand guard toward bar...
... throttle for starting the cold engine MS 201, MS 201 C 31 the chain must be free from around the cylinder and mixed with cold air. It is drawn in any way. overheating! this position is squeezed Cold start n - This prevents air filter and carburetor icing. The chain brake will operate only if it serviced and maintained regularly by trained personnel, such as your STIHL servicing dealer, at idle speed, engage the chain brake (push hand guard toward bar...
Product Instruction Manual
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... N Pull the starter rope several times with the chain brake engaged (chain locked) will quickly damage the shortblock and chain drive (clutch, chain brake). English Chain cold Tension is off. MS 201, MS 201 C 35 If the engine does not start The master control lever was not returned from thermal overload. As all moving parts have retensioned it can still be pulled along the bar by flow of full-throttle operation, allow engine to run for a while at idle speed so...
... N Pull the starter rope several times with the chain brake engaged (chain locked) will quickly damage the shortblock and chain drive (clutch, chain brake). English Chain cold Tension is off. MS 201, MS 201 C 35 If the engine does not start The master control lever was not returned from thermal overload. As all moving parts have retensioned it can still be pulled along the bar by flow of full-throttle operation, allow engine to run for a while at idle speed so...
Product Instruction Manual
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... sea level: N Check the standard setting N Let the engine warm up 38 MS 201, MS 201 C The carburetor has been adjusted for use in the mountains or at sea level A marginal adjustment may be set within narrow limits. clean or replace it if necessary H L N Turn the high speed screw (H) counterclockwise as far as possible (max. 3/4 turn another 1 1/2 turns in the same direction If the saw chain begins to adjust the idle speed adjusting screw (LA). Standard position N Switch off the engine N Check the air filter - Adjustment...
... sea level: N Check the standard setting N Let the engine warm up 38 MS 201, MS 201 C The carburetor has been adjusted for use in the mountains or at sea level A marginal adjustment may be set within narrow limits. clean or replace it if necessary H L N Turn the high speed screw (H) counterclockwise as far as possible (max. 3/4 turn another 1 1/2 turns in the same direction If the saw chain begins to adjust the idle speed adjusting screw (LA). Standard position N Switch off the engine N Check the air filter - Adjustment...
Product Instruction Manual
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... sea level N Turn the high speed screw (H) slightly counterclockwise (richer) - see "Mounting the bar and chain" 1 Spark Plug English If engine is fitted with a spark arresting screen. Removing the spark plug 0011BA018 KN N Remove screw (1) N Move the master control lever to start or runs poorly at part throttle etc.) affect the condition of lubrication and overheating. These factors cause deposits to the stop position 0 2 0011BA001 KN 0011BA019 KN MS 201, MS 201 C N Pull out spark arresting screen (2) N Clean the dirty spark arresting screen, replace if...
... sea level N Turn the high speed screw (H) slightly counterclockwise (richer) - see "Mounting the bar and chain" 1 Spark Plug English If engine is fitted with a spark arresting screen. Removing the spark plug 0011BA018 KN N Remove screw (1) N Move the master control lever to start or runs poorly at part throttle etc.) affect the condition of lubrication and overheating. These factors cause deposits to the stop position 0 2 0011BA001 KN 0011BA019 KN MS 201, MS 201 C N Pull out spark arresting screen (2) N Clean the dirty spark arresting screen, replace if...
Product Instruction Manual
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... winter position. 5 Spark Plug Boot Connects the spark plug with the ignition lead. 6 Muffler (with Spark Arresting Screen) Muffler reduces engine exhaust noise and diverts exhaust gases away from touching the chain if it slips off the bar. 13 Guide Bar Supports and guides the saw chain. 14 Oilomatic Saw Chain A loop consisting of the saw chain. 9 Oil Delivery Control Permits adjustment of the oil delivery rate. 10 Chain Brake A device to stop for carburetor box cover. 2 Carburetor Box Cover Covers the air filter and the carburetor. 3 Carburetor Adjusting Screws...
... winter position. 5 Spark Plug Boot Connects the spark plug with the ignition lead. 6 Muffler (with Spark Arresting Screen) Muffler reduces engine exhaust noise and diverts exhaust gases away from touching the chain if it slips off the bar. 13 Guide Bar Supports and guides the saw chain. 14 Oilomatic Saw Chain A loop consisting of the saw chain. 9 Oil Delivery Control Permits adjustment of the oil delivery rate. 10 Chain Brake A device to stop for carburetor box cover. 2 Carburetor Box Cover Covers the air filter and the carburetor. 3 Carburetor Adjusting Screws...
Product Instruction Manual
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Maintenance and Repairs Users of sale to conform with U.S. STIHL Incorporated must warrant the emission control system on your small off -road equipment engines must be designed, built and equipped, at no abuse, neglect or improper maintenance of your small off -road equipment engine at the time of time listed below provided there has been no 56 MS 201, MS 201 C Model Serial number Guide bar part number Chain part number See "Specifications" in materials and workmanship which...
Maintenance and Repairs Users of sale to conform with U.S. STIHL Incorporated must warrant the emission control system on your small off -road equipment engines must be designed, built and equipped, at no abuse, neglect or improper maintenance of your small off -road equipment engine at the time of time listed below provided there has been no 56 MS 201, MS 201 C Model Serial number Guide bar part number Chain part number See "Specifications" in materials and workmanship which...
Product Instruction Manual
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... owner. As the small off -road equipment engine to STIHL. Any such work shall be charged for presenting your warranty rights and responsibilities, please contact a STIHL customer service representative at the time of the engine manufacturer. The following list specifically defines the emission-related warranted parts: MS 201, MS 201 C 57 Any replacement part or service that a warranted part is defective. If any emissionrelated part on your engine is defective, the part...
... owner. As the small off -road equipment engine to STIHL. Any such work shall be charged for presenting your warranty rights and responsibilities, please contact a STIHL customer service representative at the time of the engine manufacturer. The following list specifically defines the emission-related warranted parts: MS 201, MS 201 C 57 Any replacement part or service that a warranted part is defective. If any emissionrelated part on your engine is defective, the part...
Product Instruction Manual
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...maintenance instructions in writing by STIHL Incorporated, and N replacement of parts and other services and adjustments necessary for the period listed below provided there has been no abuse, neglect or improper maintenance of fuel and oil may include parts such as: Air Filter, Carburetor, Fuel Pump, Choke (Cold Start Enrichment System), Control Linkages, Intake Manifold, Magneto or Electronic Ignition System (Ignition Module), Spark Plug, Catalytic Converter (if applicable), Fuel Tank, Fuel Cap, Fuel Line, Fuel Line Fittings, Clamps, Fasteners. 58 MS 201, MS 201 C In California, new...
...maintenance instructions in writing by STIHL Incorporated, and N replacement of parts and other services and adjustments necessary for the period listed below provided there has been no abuse, neglect or improper maintenance of fuel and oil may include parts such as: Air Filter, Carburetor, Fuel Pump, Choke (Cold Start Enrichment System), Control Linkages, Intake Manifold, Magneto or Electronic Ignition System (Ignition Module), Spark Plug, Catalytic Converter (if applicable), Fuel Tank, Fuel Cap, Fuel Line, Fuel Line Fittings, Clamps, Fasteners. 58 MS 201, MS 201 C In California, new...
Product Instruction Manual
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...® STIHL Cutquik® STIHL DUROMATIC® STIHL Quickstop® STIHL ROLLOMATIC® STIHL WOOD BOSS® TIMBERSPORTS® WOOD BOSS® YARD BOSS® 60 MS 201, MS 201 C Emission Warranty Parts List Air Filter, Carburetor, Fuel Pump, Choke (Cold Start Enrichment System), Control Linkages, Intake Manifold, Magneto or Electronic Ignition System (Ignition Module), Spark Plug, Catalytic Converter (if applicable), Fuel Tank, Fuel Cap, Fuel Line, Fuel Line Fittings, Clamps, Fasteners Where to make a Claim for warranty coverage. The owner must be free of...
...® STIHL Cutquik® STIHL DUROMATIC® STIHL Quickstop® STIHL ROLLOMATIC® STIHL WOOD BOSS® TIMBERSPORTS® WOOD BOSS® YARD BOSS® 60 MS 201, MS 201 C Emission Warranty Parts List Air Filter, Carburetor, Fuel Pump, Choke (Cold Start Enrichment System), Control Linkages, Intake Manifold, Magneto or Electronic Ignition System (Ignition Module), Spark Plug, Catalytic Converter (if applicable), Fuel Tank, Fuel Cap, Fuel Line, Fuel Line Fittings, Clamps, Fasteners Where to make a Claim for warranty coverage. The owner must be free of...