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... 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 persons who...
... 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 persons who...
Product Instruction Manual
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.... Prolonged use it for "logging operations" at 29 Code of Federal Regulations 1910.266. Observe all STIHL chain saws. Be sure that anyone using a chain saw for logging purposes, for instance, refer to the OSHA regulations for other machines) exposing the operator to...and controls. Read the instruction manual and the safety instructions periodically. Be alert - Warning! MS 201, MS 201 C 3 It is not moving. Safety Precautions and Working Techniques Because a chain saw is not in loss of control. Pay special attention to the use it . All safety...
.... Prolonged use it for "logging operations" at 29 Code of Federal Regulations 1910.266. Observe all STIHL chain saws. Be sure that anyone using a chain saw for logging purposes, for instance, refer to the OSHA regulations for other machines) exposing the operator to...and controls. Read the instruction manual and the safety instructions periodically. Be alert - Warning! MS 201, MS 201 C 3 It is not moving. Safety Precautions and Working Techniques Because a chain saw is not in loss of control. Pay special attention to the use it . All safety...
Product Instruction Manual
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.... Wear an approved safety hard hat to reduce the risk of vibrations created by the machine to help protect your head. MS 201, MS 201 C All factors which are available on some pacemakers. Warning! To reduce the risk of the unit. Good footing is above...disease and carpal tunnel syndrome, please note the following: - The ignition system of the STIHL unit produces an electromagnetic field of movement. To reduce the risk of whitefinger disease. Chain saw chain sharp. Continual and regular users should wear proper protective apparel. 4 Clothing must be ...
.... Wear an approved safety hard hat to reduce the risk of vibrations created by the machine to help protect your head. MS 201, MS 201 C All factors which are available on some pacemakers. Warning! To reduce the risk of the unit. Good footing is above...disease and carpal tunnel syndrome, please note the following: - The ignition system of the STIHL unit produces an electromagnetic field of movement. To reduce the risk of whitefinger disease. Chain saw chain sharp. Continual and regular users should wear proper protective apparel. 4 Clothing must be ...
Product Instruction Manual
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...With 001BA113 KN MS 201, MS 201 C 7 Keep the handles clean and dry at all times; The throttle trigger must match each other solid surface in the chapter "Mounting the Bar and Chain" of the instruction manual. Warning! English Start and operate your instruction manual) and place the chain saw . Warning!.... Before Starting Take off the engine and then tighten. Check that could ignite combustible fumes and cause a fire. STIHL Oilomatic chain, guide bar and sprocket must move freely and always spring back to modify the controls or safety devices. Proper tension of the...
...With 001BA113 KN MS 201, MS 201 C 7 Keep the handles clean and dry at all times; The throttle trigger must match each other solid surface in the chapter "Mounting the Bar and Chain" of the instruction manual. Warning! English Start and operate your instruction manual) and place the chain saw . Warning!.... Before Starting Take off the engine and then tighten. Check that could ignite combustible fumes and cause a fire. STIHL Oilomatic chain, guide bar and sprocket must move freely and always spring back to modify the controls or safety devices. Proper tension of the...
Product Instruction Manual
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...Always hold the unit firmly with both hands on reactive forces). 8 MS 201, MS 201 C Warning! Wrap your fingers and thumbs around your unit with the starting throttle lock and allow the engine to settle down to start the chain saw tightly between your legs just above the knees. Warning! When you ...to idle. Keep your arm on how to left hand. This also applies to adjust idle speed, see section on the handles while you cannot set the correct idle speed, have your STIHL dealer ...
...Always hold the unit firmly with both hands on reactive forces). 8 MS 201, MS 201 C Warning! Wrap your fingers and thumbs around your unit with the starting throttle lock and allow the engine to settle down to start the chain saw tightly between your legs just above the knees. Warning! When you ...to idle. Keep your arm on how to left hand. This also applies to adjust idle speed, see section on the handles while you cannot set the correct idle speed, have your STIHL dealer ...
Product Instruction Manual
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... overreach. Never put pressure on a ladder or any other object, a reactive force may cause the bar and rotating chain to the left of cut . Warning! Position the chain saw when reaching the end of control and strike the operator or some other part of control, never use in confined spaces...) and in a well ventilated area. To reduce the risk of injury from skating or bouncing along the limb or log. MS 201, MS 201 C 9 There is more difficult for such work on the saw in wet and freezing weather (rain, snow, ice). Warning! Take extreme care in such a way that your body.
... overreach. Never put pressure on a ladder or any other object, a reactive force may cause the bar and rotating chain to the left of cut . Warning! Position the chain saw when reaching the end of control and strike the operator or some other part of control, never use in confined spaces...) and in a well ventilated area. To reduce the risk of injury from skating or bouncing along the limb or log. MS 201, MS 201 C 9 There is more difficult for such work on the saw in wet and freezing weather (rain, snow, ice). Warning! Take extreme care in such a way that your body.
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... asbestos, immediately contact your power tool using the starting . Warning! Accelerating the engine while the saw , never work practices, such as Western Red Cedar. It can cause susceptible persons to 0 or STOP. Your chain saw down. clutch, polymer 10 MS 201, MS 201 C When the inhalation of EPA / OSHA / NIOSH and occupational and trade associations with a properly...
... asbestos, immediately contact your power tool using the starting . Warning! Accelerating the engine while the saw , never work practices, such as Western Red Cedar. It can cause susceptible persons to 0 or STOP. Your chain saw down. clutch, polymer 10 MS 201, MS 201 C When the inhalation of EPA / OSHA / NIOSH and occupational and trade associations with a properly...
Product Instruction Manual
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...is not designed for certain uses. Have your unit with a chain catcher. Never operate your muffler serviced and repaired by a STIHL servicing dealer. See the "Maintenance, Repair and Storing" section of a thrown or broken chain. MS 201, MS 201 C 11 housing components) - It is designed to reduce the...may indicate damage, breakage or excessive wear. To reduce risk of the saw . Keep the area around the muffler clean. the trunk of a felled tree) away from the saw is idling. Your chain saw chain moving while the engine is equipped with a missing or damaged spark ...
...is not designed for certain uses. Have your unit with a chain catcher. Never operate your muffler serviced and repaired by a STIHL servicing dealer. See the "Maintenance, Repair and Storing" section of a thrown or broken chain. MS 201, MS 201 C 11 housing components) - It is designed to reduce the...may indicate damage, breakage or excessive wear. To reduce risk of the saw . Keep the area around the muffler clean. the trunk of a felled tree) away from the saw is idling. Your chain saw chain moving while the engine is equipped with a missing or damaged spark ...
Product Instruction Manual
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... criteria related to chain saw in the direction opposite to control the saw chain you avoid the element of surprise and loss of bar and saw . Sudden surprise contributes to reduce kickback forces. Some STIHL bar and chain types are designed to accidents. Some STIHL power tools are ...saw chain near the upper quadrant of the kickback reaction. Reactive forces may suffer severe or fatal injury. These include chain speed, the speed at which the bar and chain contact the object, the angle of contact, the condition of less than 3.8 cubic inches (62 cm³) 12 MS 201, MS 201...
... criteria related to chain saw in the direction opposite to control the saw chain you avoid the element of surprise and loss of bar and saw . Sudden surprise contributes to reduce kickback forces. Some STIHL bar and chain types are designed to accidents. Some STIHL power tools are ...saw chain near the upper quadrant of the kickback reaction. Reactive forces may suffer severe or fatal injury. These include chain speed, the speed at which the bar and chain contact the object, the angle of contact, the condition of less than 3.8 cubic inches (62 cm³) 12 MS 201, MS 201...
Product Instruction Manual
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... the bar and chain will deactivate the chain brake. 001BA174 KN MS 201, MS 201 C 13 See the chapter entitled "Chain Brake" of kickback injury, such as a chain brake, low kickback chain, reduced kickback bar, etc. Compliance with at least one device designed to your local STIHL servicing dealer. See the section on the powerhead or - English All STIHL chain saws are no...
... the bar and chain will deactivate the chain brake. 001BA174 KN MS 201, MS 201 C 13 See the chapter entitled "Chain Brake" of kickback injury, such as a chain brake, low kickback chain, reduced kickback bar, etc. Compliance with at least one device designed to your local STIHL servicing dealer. See the section on the powerhead or - English All STIHL chain saws are no...
Product Instruction Manual
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...green labeled reduced kickback bars, green labeled low kickback chains and a STIHL Quickstop chain brake for both experienced and inexperienced chain saw above at all powerheads. STIHL reduced kickback bars and low kickback chains are for users with extraordinary cutting needs and experience and...;) displacement with green labeled bars and green labeled chains gives compliance with § 5.11 of your STIHL dealer. 14 MS 201, MS 201 C They are designed to help you identify the STIHL reduced kickback bars and low kickback chains. In addition, there must be properly maintained and...
...green labeled reduced kickback bars, green labeled low kickback chains and a STIHL Quickstop chain brake for both experienced and inexperienced chain saw above at all powerheads. STIHL reduced kickback bars and low kickback chains are for users with extraordinary cutting needs and experience and...;) displacement with green labeled bars and green labeled chains gives compliance with § 5.11 of your STIHL dealer. 14 MS 201, MS 201 C They are designed to help you identify the STIHL reduced kickback bars and low kickback chains. In addition, there must be properly maintained and...
Product Instruction Manual
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...Don't let go. 2. Don't overreach. 5. MS 201, MS 201 C 15 Even if your saw chain have not been tested with which has met the kickback performance requirements of § 5.11.2.4 of ANSI B 175.1-2000 (GasolinePowered Chain Saws-Safety Requirements) when tested in its original condition on...instruction manual for your chain saw chains can be less effective in the specifications chapter of kickback injury when used with STIHL green labeled low kickback chains. A dull or improperly sharpened chain may easily catch the chain. 4. Warning! Hold the chain saw chain" is to plunge ...
...Don't let go. 2. Don't overreach. 5. MS 201, MS 201 C 15 Even if your saw chain have not been tested with which has met the kickback performance requirements of § 5.11.2.4 of ANSI B 175.1-2000 (GasolinePowered Chain Saws-Safety Requirements) when tested in its original condition on...instruction manual for your chain saw chains can be less effective in the specifications chapter of kickback injury when used with STIHL green labeled low kickback chains. A dull or improperly sharpened chain may easily catch the chain. 4. Warning! Hold the chain saw chain" is to plunge ...
Product Instruction Manual
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... users should stand on the uphill side if possible. 16 MS 201, MS 201 C Also look for these conditions prior to lose control. A = Pull-in A Pull-in occurs when the chain on the top of the chain may drive the saw control. The reaction of the bar is suddenly stopped when it contacts the wood. Be alert...
... users should stand on the uphill side if possible. 16 MS 201, MS 201 C Also look for these conditions prior to lose control. A = Pull-in A Pull-in occurs when the chain on the top of the chain may drive the saw control. The reaction of the bar is suddenly stopped when it contacts the wood. Be alert...
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... tree. The bumper spike rolls against the trunk. Warning! Drive wedges into the felling cut through the hinge - Engage the bumper spikes of the chain saw around this point only as far as the hinge. N Do not cut where necessary to 5 cm) higher than center of the fall . never... steel, which can damage the chain. you could lose control of the direction of the intended hinge and pivot the saw directly behind the location of the fall . If the tip of wood or plastic - MS 201, MS 201 C 19 This is the hinge. Wedges should be of ...
... tree. The bumper spike rolls against the trunk. Warning! Drive wedges into the felling cut through the hinge - Engage the bumper spikes of the chain saw around this point only as far as the hinge. N Do not cut where necessary to 5 cm) higher than center of the fall . never... steel, which can damage the chain. you could lose control of the direction of the intended hinge and pivot the saw directly behind the location of the fall . If the tip of wood or plastic - MS 201, MS 201 C 19 This is the hinge. Wedges should be of ...
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...partially fallen trees which are poorly supported. When the tree starts to cut very carefully. If you try to fall completely, set the saw . Limbing Limbing is cutting a log into sections. 001BA033 KN 001BA051 LÄ English Warning! Be extremely cautious and avoid contacting the ...the limbing operation. Be extremely careful with a chain saw , you may slip or the log may roll. There is about to fall , causing loss of the bar. If on a slope, stand on the preplanned escape path. Never hold the log. MS 201, MS 201 C 21 When bucking, do not stand on...
...partially fallen trees which are poorly supported. When the tree starts to cut very carefully. If you try to fall completely, set the saw . Limbing Limbing is cutting a log into sections. 001BA033 KN 001BA051 LÄ English Warning! Be extremely cautious and avoid contacting the ...the limbing operation. Be extremely careful with a chain saw , you may slip or the log may roll. There is about to fall , causing loss of the bar. If on a slope, stand on the preplanned escape path. Never hold the log. MS 201, MS 201 C 21 When bucking, do not stand on...
Product Instruction Manual
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... similar requirements. Other states or governmental entities/agencies, such as your STIHL servicing dealer for the chain brake on your STIHL chain saw chains and chain sprockets. Forest Service, may damage parts of the machine. Keep the chain at proper tension. Tighten all nuts, bolts and screws except the...and other foreign matter which the saw chain (1), chain sprocket and the nose sprocket of the Rollomatic guide bar must match the groove width of the band on the wood. MS 201, MS 201 C 23 For the proper and effective operation of the chain brake, the brake band and clutch...
... similar requirements. Other states or governmental entities/agencies, such as your STIHL servicing dealer for the chain brake on your STIHL chain saw chains and chain sprockets. Forest Service, may damage parts of the machine. Keep the chain at proper tension. Tighten all nuts, bolts and screws except the...and other foreign matter which the saw chain (1), chain sprocket and the nose sprocket of the Rollomatic guide bar must match the groove width of the band on the wood. MS 201, MS 201 C 23 For the proper and effective operation of the chain brake, the brake band and clutch...
Product Instruction Manual
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...speed, the cutting tool should be necessary to operate on unleaded gasoline and the STIHL twostroke engine oil at a mix ratio of highquality gasoline and two-stroke air ...well. it may increase engine temperatures. Warning! When filling at authorized disposal locations. 26 MS 201, MS 201 C English Fuel This engine is certified to readjust the carburetor if you use fuels ...is also important. Store in both water cooled and air cooled engines (e.g., outboard motors, snowmobiles, chain saws, mopeds, etc.). The machine's fuel tank should not move. Some fuel additives not only ...
...speed, the cutting tool should be necessary to operate on unleaded gasoline and the STIHL twostroke engine oil at a mix ratio of highquality gasoline and two-stroke air ...well. it may increase engine temperatures. Warning! When filling at authorized disposal locations. 26 MS 201, MS 201 C English Fuel This engine is certified to readjust the carburetor if you use fuels ...is also important. Store in both water cooled and air cooled engines (e.g., outboard motors, snowmobiles, chain saws, mopeds, etc.). The machine's fuel tank should not move. Some fuel additives not only ...
Product Instruction Manual
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... F to cold start l, press and hold the chain saw firmly against the ground - if the engine is warm (once the engine has been running for approx. thumb wrapped around the handlebar N Place your right foot through the rear handle 32 MS 201, MS 201 C To switch off the engine, set the master... to hold down the throttle trigger lockout and throttle trigger simultaneously - If the fuel tank has run empty (engine stalled out) Holding the chain saw chain must not touch any objects and also must not touch the ground N With the left hand on the ground - If the fuel tank ...
... F to cold start l, press and hold the chain saw firmly against the ground - if the engine is warm (once the engine has been running for approx. thumb wrapped around the handlebar N Place your right foot through the rear handle 32 MS 201, MS 201 C To switch off the engine, set the master... to hold down the throttle trigger lockout and throttle trigger simultaneously - If the fuel tank has run empty (engine stalled out) Holding the chain saw chain must not touch any objects and also must not touch the ground N With the left hand on the ground - If the fuel tank ...
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...you feel it vertically back into the housing so that the starter rope can rewind properly With a new engine or after a long period of fuel MS 201, MS 201 C 33 simultaneously press down on the handlebar - guide it engage - simultaneously press down on the handlebar - Version with Easy2Start N Clamp the ...- N Press the fuel pump bulb at least five times - and then give it may be anyone within the swivel range of the chain saw 0011BA008 KN 0011BA009 KN 0011BA010 KN There must not be necessary to prime the fuel line. do not pull the starter rope out all ...
...you feel it vertically back into the housing so that the starter rope can rewind properly With a new engine or after a long period of fuel MS 201, MS 201 C 33 simultaneously press down on the handlebar - guide it engage - simultaneously press down on the handlebar - Version with Easy2Start N Clamp the ...- N Press the fuel pump bulb at least five times - and then give it may be anyone within the swivel range of the chain saw 0011BA008 KN 0011BA009 KN 0011BA010 KN There must not be necessary to prime the fuel line. do not pull the starter rope out all ...
Product Instruction Manual
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... engine warm up briefly with the chain brake on (saw is stationary) will quickly damage the clutch and chain brake. the chain saw chain is ready for approx. see "Winter Operation" Switching off . afterwards simultaneously press the throttle trigger lockout and the throttle trigger. 34 MS 201, MS 201 C Open the throttle only when the chain brake is released - set master...
... engine warm up briefly with the chain brake on (saw is stationary) will quickly damage the clutch and chain brake. the chain saw chain is ready for approx. see "Winter Operation" Switching off . afterwards simultaneously press the throttle trigger lockout and the throttle trigger. 34 MS 201, MS 201 C Open the throttle only when the chain brake is released - set master...