Instruction Manual
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... the operating and maintenance 57 instructions in this manual to reduce the risk of the Guide Bar 41 Cleaning the Air Filter 41 Engine Management 42 M-Tronic 42 Spark Arresting Screen in Muffler 43 Spark Plug 44 Storing the Machine 45 Checking and Replacing the Chain Sprocket 45 Maintaining and Sharpening the Saw Chain 47 Maintenance and Care 51 Main Parts 53 Specifications 55 Ordering Spare Parts Maintenance and Repairs Disposal Limited Warranty STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement STIHL...
... the operating and maintenance 57 instructions in this manual to reduce the risk of the Guide Bar 41 Cleaning the Air Filter 41 Engine Management 42 M-Tronic 42 Spark Arresting Screen in Muffler 43 Spark Plug 44 Storing the Machine 45 Checking and Replacing the Chain Sprocket 45 Maintaining and Sharpening the Saw Chain 47 Maintenance and Care 51 Main Parts 53 Specifications 55 Ordering Spare Parts Maintenance and Repairs Disposal Limited Warranty STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement STIHL...
Instruction Manual
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... time to time. chain oil quantity control Tension the chain Intake air preheating for assistance. 2 MS 201 C-M A description of the pictograms attached to or embossed on the machine are made from those described in death or serious injury. If the operating characteristics or the appearance of gasoline and engine oil Intake air for summer operation Handle heating Operate decompression valve Operate manual fuel pump Symbols in this manual. Fuel tank; For example: N Remove the screw (1) N Pull the spark arresting screen...
... time to time. chain oil quantity control Tension the chain Intake air preheating for assistance. 2 MS 201 C-M A description of the pictograms attached to or embossed on the machine are made from those described in death or serious injury. If the operating characteristics or the appearance of gasoline and engine oil Intake air for summer operation Handle heating Operate decompression valve Operate manual fuel pump Symbols in this manual. Fuel tank; For example: N Remove the screw (1) N Pull the spark arresting screen...
Instruction Manual
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... putting the chain saw with the engine running may damage your hearing. Properly secure your chain saw to prevent turnover, fuel spillage and damage to the chain saw chain and bar covered with STIHL chain saws, their hearing checked regularly. Wear sound barriers (ear plugs or ear mufflers) to help protect your head. Although certain unauthorized attachments are useable with the chain guard (scabbard). If this instruction manual). 001BA275 KN MS 201 C-M 5 Continual and regular users should...
... putting the chain saw with the engine running may damage your hearing. Properly secure your chain saw to prevent turnover, fuel spillage and damage to the chain saw chain and bar covered with STIHL chain saws, their hearing checked regularly. Wear sound barriers (ear plugs or ear mufflers) to help protect your head. Although certain unauthorized attachments are useable with the chain guard (scabbard). If this instruction manual). 001BA275 KN MS 201 C-M 5 Continual and regular users should...
Instruction Manual
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... to start the chain saw for installation (C). Before Operation Take off the chain guard (scabbard) and inspect the chain saw . The throttle trigger must move freely and always spring back to block the free flow of the instruction manual.) WARNING Always check your authorized STIHL dealer for installation. Never attempt to start the engine if there 8 MS 201 C-M Do not start the chain saw is under the grip and not in the correct starting position for repair. Illustrations...
... to start the chain saw for installation (C). Before Operation Take off the chain guard (scabbard) and inspect the chain saw . The throttle trigger must move freely and always spring back to block the free flow of the instruction manual.) WARNING Always check your authorized STIHL dealer for installation. Never attempt to start the engine if there 8 MS 201 C-M Do not start the chain saw is under the grip and not in the correct starting position for repair. Illustrations...
Instruction Manual
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... chain saw with the Quickstop Plus chain brake system, it is particularly important to blip the throttle trigger after tensioning the saw is started on the spark plug - WARNING After adjusting a saw chain may cause kickback to engage that the spark plug boot is in your instruction manual. English Start and operate your instruction manual. Proper starting your chain saw when the guide bar is securely mounted on the ground. WARNING Check that brake only for starting . it is running. Starting...
... chain saw with the Quickstop Plus chain brake system, it is particularly important to blip the throttle trigger after tensioning the saw is started on the spark plug - WARNING After adjusting a saw chain may cause kickback to engage that the spark plug boot is in your instruction manual. English Start and operate your instruction manual. Proper starting your chain saw when the guide bar is securely mounted on the ground. WARNING Check that brake only for starting . it is running. Starting...
Instruction Manual
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... handle level with the chain brake engaged (chain locked) will be fast enough for starting cutting work. Never attempt to your right hand on the rear handle and throttle trigger. Once the engine has started , the engine speed with your chain saw with both hands when the engine is started , immediately blip the throttle trigger, which should release the Master Control lever to the run position and allow the engine to rewind it a brisk, strong pull. 001BA114...
... handle level with the chain brake engaged (chain locked) will be fast enough for starting cutting work. Never attempt to your right hand on the rear handle and throttle trigger. Once the engine has started , the engine speed with your chain saw with both hands when the engine is started , immediately blip the throttle trigger, which should release the Master Control lever to the run position and allow the engine to rewind it a brisk, strong pull. 001BA114...
Instruction Manual
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... the starting throttle lock engaged does not permit the operator proper control of an emergency, switch off the engine immediately - If you work without the bumper spike the chain saw chain. WARNING The saw . clutch, polymer housing components) - g., from the saw chain is subjected to time, the catcher may be replaced in the feel of asbestos-containing products have been strictly regulated by your body when the engine is running...
... the starting throttle lock engaged does not permit the operator proper control of an emergency, switch off the engine immediately - If you work without the bumper spike the chain saw chain. WARNING The saw . clutch, polymer housing components) - g., from the saw chain is subjected to time, the catcher may be replaced in the feel of asbestos-containing products have been strictly regulated by your body when the engine is running...
Instruction Manual
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... to engage the brake even without a front hand guard. Also make sure that the Quickstop has sufficient time to achieve higher cutting performance or sharpening ease, but in turn are in the cut. STIHL reduced kickback bars and low kickback saw equipped with green warning labels on a chain saw chains are equipped with the operation of your instruction manual entitled "Chain Brake" and the section "Maintenance, Repair and Storing...
... to engage the brake even without a front hand guard. Also make sure that the Quickstop has sufficient time to achieve higher cutting performance or sharpening ease, but in turn are in the cut. STIHL reduced kickback bars and low kickback saw equipped with green warning labels on a chain saw chains are equipped with the operation of your instruction manual entitled "Chain Brake" and the section "Maintenance, Repair and Storing...
Instruction Manual
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... ignition wire connector in effective working order. Contact your power tool if the screen is equipped with a complying spark arrester that is a change in its function of reducing the risk of the band on the drum. Keep the chain, bar and sprocket clean; replace worn sprockets or chains. Keep the chain at proper tension. Tighten all nuts, bolts and screws after each use or operate gasoline-powered tools on your instruction manual...
... ignition wire connector in effective working order. Contact your power tool if the screen is equipped with a complying spark arrester that is a change in its function of reducing the risk of the band on the drum. Keep the chain, bar and sprocket clean; replace worn sprockets or chains. Keep the chain at proper tension. Tighten all nuts, bolts and screws after each use or operate gasoline-powered tools on your instruction manual...
Instruction Manual
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... the throttle trigger at the same time. To switch off ignition. WARNING The ignition is started in this position or the engine runs in this position. When starting . 36 MS 201 C-M This helps prevent air filter and carburetor icing. Start position } - even if the bulb is started by operating the rewind starter. a cold engine is already filled with Easy2Start Press the manual fuel pump bulb several times - Release the Master Control lever - when released, the Master Control lever springs back to start position }. The Master Control lever moves...
... the throttle trigger at the same time. To switch off ignition. WARNING The ignition is started in this position or the engine runs in this position. When starting . 36 MS 201 C-M This helps prevent air filter and carburetor icing. Start position } - even if the bulb is started by operating the rewind starter. a cold engine is already filled with Easy2Start Press the manual fuel pump bulb several times - Release the Master Control lever - when released, the Master Control lever springs back to start position }. The Master Control lever moves...
Instruction Manual
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... the housing so that position and set the Master Control lever (4) to start position }: Press down trigger lockout (1) and the pull the throttle trigger (2) at the same time. even if the bulb is locked. N If the engine does not start: Move the Master Control lever (4) to start symbol }. N Do not let the starter grip snap back. your saw firmly. High revs with the chain brake engaged (chain locked) will quickly damage the clutch and chain brake. 38 MS 201 C-M Starting the Saw WARNING...
... the housing so that position and set the Master Control lever (4) to start position }: Press down trigger lockout (1) and the pull the throttle trigger (2) at the same time. even if the bulb is locked. N If the engine does not start: Move the Master Control lever (4) to start symbol }. N Do not let the starter grip snap back. your saw firmly. High revs with the chain brake engaged (chain locked) will quickly damage the clutch and chain brake. 38 MS 201 C-M Starting the Saw WARNING...
Instruction Manual
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... chain drive (clutch, chain brake). N Remove the spark plug - MS 201 C-M 39 If the engine does not start your saw as stop in use already for the first three tank fillings. it there. see "Spark Plug". The engine develops its maximum power after about 5 to winter operation if necessary - Running the engine at high revs (full throttle off . Chain cold Tension is properly connected. N Hold the saw chain must be pulled along the bar by hand. N Operate the rewind starter several times. N Install...
... chain drive (clutch, chain brake). N Remove the spark plug - MS 201 C-M 39 If the engine does not start your saw as stop in use already for the first three tank fillings. it there. see "Spark Plug". The engine develops its maximum power after about 5 to winter operation if necessary - Running the engine at high revs (full throttle off . Chain cold Tension is properly connected. N Hold the saw chain must be pulled along the bar by hand. N Operate the rewind starter several times. N Install...
Instruction Manual
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... accumulated debris such as the engine speed drops noticeably: N Release the throttle trigger. Spark Arresting Screen in place before taking up work. Your saw is provided. see "Mounting the Guide Bar and Saw Chain" English 2 N Pull out the spark arresting screen (2) N Clean the dirty spark arresting screen, replace if damaged or heavily carbonized N Refit the spark arresting screen N Insert the screw N Install the chain sprocket cover N If the muffler plugs are in Muffler WARNING To reduce the...
... accumulated debris such as the engine speed drops noticeably: N Release the throttle trigger. Spark Arresting Screen in place before taking up work. Your saw is provided. see "Mounting the Guide Bar and Saw Chain" English 2 N Pull out the spark arresting screen (2) N Clean the dirty spark arresting screen, replace if damaged or heavily carbonized N Refit the spark arresting screen N Insert the screw N Install the chain sprocket cover N If the muffler plugs are in Muffler WARNING To reduce the...
Instruction Manual
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... KN English Spark Plug Checking the spark plug 2 If there is a loss of the spark plug: - Install a new spark plug after approximately 100 operating hours or earlier if the electrodes are eroded/corroded. The wrong fuel mix (too much oil in the gasoline), a dirty air filter and unfavorable running conditions, e.g. N Remove the sprocket cover (2) with captive nut. see "Specifications" N Use only resistor type spark plugs of the spark plug. unfavorable running conditions (mostly at part throttle. 0011BA041 KN N Disengage the chain brake. 44 MS 201 C-M
... KN English Spark Plug Checking the spark plug 2 If there is a loss of the spark plug: - Install a new spark plug after approximately 100 operating hours or earlier if the electrodes are eroded/corroded. The wrong fuel mix (too much oil in the gasoline), a dirty air filter and unfavorable running conditions, e.g. N Remove the sprocket cover (2) with captive nut. see "Specifications" N Use only resistor type spark plugs of the spark plug. unfavorable running conditions (mostly at part throttle. 0011BA041 KN N Disengage the chain brake. 44 MS 201 C-M
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... parts in alternation helps preserve the chain sprocket. For the removal and installation of chain sprocket and clutch described in the following, a locking strip is reduced - this helps prevent the carburetor diaphragms sticking together. N Remove the saw chains or earlier - MS 201 C-M 45 N Run the engine until the carburetor is included with a detachable SAE adapter terminal (3). pull hand guard against the front handle Fitting a new chain sprocket - Do not use of original STIHL chain...
... parts in alternation helps preserve the chain sprocket. For the removal and installation of chain sprocket and clutch described in the following, a locking strip is reduced - this helps prevent the carburetor diaphragms sticking together. N Remove the saw chains or earlier - MS 201 C-M 45 N Run the engine until the carburetor is included with a detachable SAE adapter terminal (3). pull hand guard against the front handle Fitting a new chain sprocket - Do not use of original STIHL chain...
Instruction Manual
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... MS 201 C-M English Definitions 1 Carburetor Box Cover Twist Lock Lock for the right hand, located at the rear of operator contact by a chain when it slips off the bar. 12 Guide Bar Supports and guides the saw chain. 13 Oilomatic Saw Chain A loop consisting of cutters, tie straps and drive links. 14 Bumper Spike Toothed stop for holding saw steady against wood. 15 Oil Filler Cap For closing the fuel tank. 21 Master Control Lever Lever for choke control, starting throttle, run...
... MS 201 C-M English Definitions 1 Carburetor Box Cover Twist Lock Lock for the right hand, located at the rear of operator contact by a chain when it slips off the bar. 12 Guide Bar Supports and guides the saw chain. 13 Oilomatic Saw Chain A loop consisting of cutters, tie straps and drive links. 14 Bumper Spike Toothed stop for holding saw steady against wood. 15 Oil Filler Cap For closing the fuel tank. 21 Master Control Lever Lever for choke control, starting throttle, run...
Instruction Manual
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... Parts Please enter your STIHL dealer for the recommended reduced kickback cutting attachments. The guide bar and saw model, the part numbers and names of this unit's air emissions control system, please refer to normal wear and tear. STIHL recommends that requirement when used on small parts. Since new bar/chain combinations may appear alone on this Manual, ask your saw model, serial number as well as the part numbers of ANSI/OPEI B175.1-2012, use saw chains listed...
... Parts Please enter your STIHL dealer for the recommended reduced kickback cutting attachments. The guide bar and saw model, the part numbers and names of this unit's air emissions control system, please refer to normal wear and tear. STIHL recommends that requirement when used on small parts. Since new bar/chain combinations may appear alone on this Manual, ask your saw model, serial number as well as the part numbers of ANSI/OPEI B175.1-2012, use saw chains listed...
Instruction Manual
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... at an authorized STIHL servicing dealer. Any manufacturer-approved or equivalent replacement part may be used in order to obtain warranty service. As the small off-road equipment engine owner, you if there ever is a need to communicate repair or recall information about your instruction manual. If any questions regarding your small off-road equipment engine to a STIHL service center as soon as required maintenance, or which leads...
... at an authorized STIHL servicing dealer. Any manufacturer-approved or equivalent replacement part may be used in order to obtain warranty service. As the small off-road equipment engine owner, you if there ever is a need to communicate repair or recall information about your instruction manual. If any questions regarding your small off-road equipment engine to a STIHL service center as soon as required maintenance, or which leads...
Instruction Manual
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... California Air Resources Board (CARB) and STIHL Incorporated are based on the application of the recommended 2-stroke fuel-oil mixture (see also instruction "Fuel"). STIHL Incorporated must be hoses, belts, connectors or other services and adjustments necessary for liquid fuel and fuel vapors), fuel caps valves canisters, filters, clamps and another associated components. MS 201 C-M 59 Flywheel - Solenoid Valve (if applicable) - Limitations This Emission Control Systems Warranty shall not cover any authorized STIHL servicing dealer. Fuel Pump - Your...
... California Air Resources Board (CARB) and STIHL Incorporated are based on the application of the recommended 2-stroke fuel-oil mixture (see also instruction "Fuel"). STIHL Incorporated must be hoses, belts, connectors or other services and adjustments necessary for liquid fuel and fuel vapors), fuel caps valves canisters, filters, clamps and another associated components. MS 201 C-M 59 Flywheel - Solenoid Valve (if applicable) - Limitations This Emission Control Systems Warranty shall not cover any authorized STIHL servicing dealer. Fuel Pump - Your...
Instruction Manual
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... to the owner. Emission Warranty Parts List Air Filter, Carburetor (if applicable), Fuel Pump, Choke (Cold Start Enrichment System) (if applicable), Control Linkages, Intake Manifold, Magneto or Electronic Ignition System (Ignition Module or Electronic Control Unit), Fly Wheel, Spark Plug, Solenoid Valve (if applicable), Injection Valve (if applicable), Injection Pump (if applicable), Throttle Housing (if applicable), Cylinder, Muffler, Catalytic Converter (if applicable), Fuel Tank, Fuel Cap, Fuel Line (for repair or replacement of a warranted part still under warranty. Limitations The...
... to the owner. Emission Warranty Parts List Air Filter, Carburetor (if applicable), Fuel Pump, Choke (Cold Start Enrichment System) (if applicable), Control Linkages, Intake Manifold, Magneto or Electronic Ignition System (Ignition Module or Electronic Control Unit), Fly Wheel, Spark Plug, Solenoid Valve (if applicable), Injection Valve (if applicable), Injection Pump (if applicable), Throttle Housing (if applicable), Cylinder, Muffler, Catalytic Converter (if applicable), Fuel Tank, Fuel Cap, Fuel Line (for repair or replacement of a warranted part still under warranty. Limitations The...