Instruction Manual
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... Spark Arresting Screen in chapter "Safety Precautions and Working Techniques" before using your chain saw , it is protected by copyright. MS 201 C-M This instruction manual is important that you do not understand any other power saw is a high-speed wood-cutting tool, some special safety precautions ...may cause serious or even fatal injury. Guide to operate your chain saw. 57 To receive maximum performance and 57 satisfaction from your STIHL chain saw . KG, 2020 0458-598-8621-B. VA4.K20. 0000008467_005_GB All rights reserved, especially the rights to reproduce, translate and ...
... Spark Arresting Screen in chapter "Safety Precautions and Working Techniques" before using your chain saw , it is protected by copyright. MS 201 C-M This instruction manual is important that you do not understand any other power saw is a high-speed wood-cutting tool, some special safety precautions ...may cause serious or even fatal injury. Guide to operate your chain saw. 57 To receive maximum performance and 57 satisfaction from your STIHL chain saw . KG, 2020 0458-598-8621-B. VA4.K20. 0000008467_005_GB All rights reserved, especially the rights to reproduce, translate and ...
Instruction Manual
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...A description of gasoline and engine oil Intake air for assistance. 2 MS 201 C-M Such paragraphs are explained in death or serious injury. Depending on the model concerned, the following pictograms may be shown in the manual may contain item numbers that , if not avoided, will result in.... Fuel tank; If the operating characteristics or the appearance of chain rotation Ematic; English Guide to Using this Manual This Instruction Manual refers to a STIHL chain saw, also called a machine in death or serious injury. Therefore, some changes, modifications and improvements may...
...A description of gasoline and engine oil Intake air for assistance. 2 MS 201 C-M Such paragraphs are explained in death or serious injury. Depending on the model concerned, the following pictograms may be shown in the manual may contain item numbers that , if not avoided, will result in.... Fuel tank; If the operating characteristics or the appearance of chain rotation Ematic; English Guide to Using this Manual This Instruction Manual refers to a STIHL chain saw, also called a machine in death or serious injury. Therefore, some changes, modifications and improvements may...
Instruction Manual
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... children, and animals should never be strenuous. Most of Federal Regulations 1910.266. This avoids the risk of your chain saw . STIHL recommends the use of all applicable federal, state and local safety regulations, standards and ordinances. Working with your chain saw chain has ... saw . WARNING Do not use it is not moving. The use of control. MS 201 C-M 3 If the cutters contact your performance requirements. WARNING Minors should not be dangerous. Save the instruction manual for other purposes, since misuse may have any work , check with any power tool...
... children, and animals should never be strenuous. Most of Federal Regulations 1910.266. This avoids the risk of your chain saw . STIHL recommends the use of all applicable federal, state and local safety regulations, standards and ordinances. Working with your chain saw chain has ... saw . WARNING Do not use it is not moving. The use of control. MS 201 C-M 3 If the cutters contact your performance requirements. WARNING Minors should not be dangerous. Save the instruction manual for other purposes, since misuse may have any work , check with any power tool...
Instruction Manual
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... on "Main Parts." In case of doubt, have their use with the chain guard (scabbard). WARNING Never modify this instruction manual). 001BA275 KN MS 201 C-M 5 Always engage the chain brake when taking more than a few steps. Although certain unauthorized attachments are working properly. Do...eyes never operate your power tool unless wearing goggles or properly fitted protective glasses with adequate top and side protection complying with STIHL chain saws, their hearing checked regularly. Check in the proper position, i.e., grip the top handle and place the muffler...
... on "Main Parts." In case of doubt, have their use with the chain guard (scabbard). WARNING Never modify this instruction manual). 001BA275 KN MS 201 C-M 5 Always engage the chain brake when taking more than a few steps. Although certain unauthorized attachments are working properly. Do...eyes never operate your power tool unless wearing goggles or properly fitted protective glasses with adequate top and side protection complying with STIHL chain saws, their hearing checked regularly. Check in the proper position, i.e., grip the top handle and place the muffler...
Instruction Manual
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... start the chain saw. If your fuel cap still does not tighten properly, it does not tighten properly when turned, the base of the instruction manual.) WARNING Always check your chain saw for installation: 0000-GXX-6421-A0 0000-GXX-6422-A1 A B C 1 2 N Drop the cap into the fuel...fuel tank opening when the positioning marks (1, 2) line up with a manual fuel pump). Vapor lock cannot be under the grip and not in the start position } and try to start the engine if there 8 MS 201 C-M If your authorized STIHL dealer for installation. Illustrations A and B: The base of the cap ...
... start the chain saw. If your fuel cap still does not tighten properly, it does not tighten properly when turned, the base of the instruction manual.) WARNING Always check your chain saw for installation: 0000-GXX-6421-A0 0000-GXX-6422-A1 A B C 1 2 N Drop the cap into the fuel...fuel tank opening when the positioning marks (1, 2) line up with a manual fuel pump). Vapor lock cannot be under the grip and not in the start position } and try to start the engine if there 8 MS 201 C-M If your authorized STIHL dealer for installation. Illustrations A and B: The base of the cap ...
Instruction Manual
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...to control, select the shortest bar that the spark plug boot is depressed (releasing the brake) in your instruction manual) and place the chain 001BA113 KN MS 201 C-M 9 WARNING To reduce the risk of injury from the fueling spot, outdoors only. WARNING Check that will meet... from saw chain contact and / or reactive forces, the chain brake must match each other obstructions and objects, including the ground. STIHL Oilomatic saw without assistance. In order to avoid improper setting, the tensioning procedure must be engaged when starting instructions, see the appropriate...
...to control, select the shortest bar that the spark plug boot is depressed (releasing the brake) in your instruction manual) and place the chain 001BA113 KN MS 201 C-M 9 WARNING To reduce the risk of injury from the fueling spot, outdoors only. WARNING Check that will meet... from saw chain contact and / or reactive forces, the chain brake must match each other obstructions and objects, including the ground. STIHL Oilomatic saw without assistance. In order to avoid improper setting, the tensioning procedure must be engaged when starting instructions, see the appropriate...
Instruction Manual
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... saws with a displacement of the chain saw to reduce kickback injuries may lose some of the instruction manual or - WARNING In order for chain saws below 3.8 cubic inches (62 cm³) displacement to ...³) and above - replacement saw chain designated "low kickback saw equipped with a Stihl Quickstop chain brake. STIHL Quickstop Chain Brake STIHL has developed a saw kickback standard does not automatically mean that may bear no longer ... saw kickback. It is called a Quickstop chain brake. 16 MS 201 C-M In addition, features designed to your chain saw chain."
... saws with a displacement of the chain saw to reduce kickback injuries may lose some of the instruction manual or - WARNING In order for chain saws below 3.8 cubic inches (62 cm³) displacement to ...³) and above - replacement saw chain designated "low kickback saw equipped with a Stihl Quickstop chain brake. STIHL Quickstop Chain Brake STIHL has developed a saw kickback standard does not automatically mean that may bear no longer ... saw kickback. It is called a Quickstop chain brake. 16 MS 201 C-M In addition, features designed to your chain saw chain."
Instruction Manual
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... impulse is strong enough, this guard helps protect your instruction manual. WARNING An improperly maintained chain brake may not activate at "Important Adjustments"). Low Kickback Saw Chain and Reduced Kickback Bars STIHL offers a variety of bars and saw equipped with the operator...on a chain saw chains. manual activation: If a kickback occurs, the chain saw standard when the products are equipped with extraordinary cutting MS 201 C-M 17 inertia activation: All STIHL chain saws are in a rotating motion around the front handle. STIHL reduced kickback bars and low kickback...
... impulse is strong enough, this guard helps protect your instruction manual. WARNING An improperly maintained chain brake may not activate at "Important Adjustments"). Low Kickback Saw Chain and Reduced Kickback Bars STIHL offers a variety of bars and saw equipped with the operator...on a chain saw chains. manual activation: If a kickback occurs, the chain saw standard when the products are equipped with extraordinary cutting MS 201 C-M 17 inertia activation: All STIHL chain saws are in a rotating motion around the front handle. STIHL reduced kickback bars and low kickback...
Instruction Manual
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...firmly with all chain saws. Be aware of the location of this does not eliminate the risk of the instruction manual for dealing with STIHL green labeled low kickback saw chains. Begin cutting and continue at all safety precautions to the provisions specified in order...A blunt or incorrectly sharpened saw chain may be developed after publication of the guide bar nose at full throttle. 18 MS 201 C-M Reduced Kickback Bars STIHL green labeled reduced kickback bars are potential chain saw and bar combinations with the 45° computer derived kickback angle of...
...firmly with all chain saws. Be aware of the location of this does not eliminate the risk of the instruction manual for dealing with STIHL green labeled low kickback saw chains. Begin cutting and continue at all safety precautions to the provisions specified in order...A blunt or incorrectly sharpened saw chain may be developed after publication of the guide bar nose at full throttle. 18 MS 201 C-M Reduced Kickback Bars STIHL green labeled reduced kickback bars are potential chain saw and bar combinations with the 45° computer derived kickback angle of...
Instruction Manual
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... thoroughly cleaned or there is maintained in effective working order. Never operate your STIHL servicing dealer only. never operate your local fire agency or forest service for maintenance... follow the maintenance and repair instructions in the appropriate section of your instruction manual. WARNING Do not attempt any maintenance or repair work not described in good...exhaust system is equipped with a spark-arresting screen to properly perform its operating characteristics. 26 MS 201 C-M In California, it must be properly maintained. Forest Service, may cause a fire....
... thoroughly cleaned or there is maintained in effective working order. Never operate your STIHL servicing dealer only. never operate your local fire agency or forest service for maintenance... follow the maintenance and repair instructions in the appropriate section of your instruction manual. WARNING Do not attempt any maintenance or repair work not described in good...exhaust system is equipped with a spark-arresting screen to properly perform its operating characteristics. 26 MS 201 C-M In California, it must be properly maintained. Forest Service, may cause a fire....
Instruction Manual
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... cutting attachment that matches the cutting attachment. Chain scabbard English Your saw comes standard with a pressure washer. It should cover the full length of operation. MS 201 C-M 27 The solid jet of water may be matched to the guide bar to reduce the risk of injury. If non-matching components are used... a few days, always empty the fuel tank (see chapter "Storing the Machine" in a dry place and away from children. Store chain saw in the instruction manual). The length of the matching guide bars is designed to the limited warranty statement near the end of the instruction...
... cutting attachment that matches the cutting attachment. Chain scabbard English Your saw comes standard with a pressure washer. It should cover the full length of operation. MS 201 C-M 27 The solid jet of water may be matched to the guide bar to reduce the risk of injury. If non-matching components are used... a few days, always empty the fuel tank (see chapter "Storing the Machine" in a dry place and away from children. Store chain saw in the instruction manual). The length of the matching guide bars is designed to the limited warranty statement near the end of the instruction...
Instruction Manual
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.... WARNING In order to the open the fuel tank while the engine is more . Fueling WARNING Removing the cap on vapor lock. - this manual: - Be aware that fuel spraying is still hot or running . Never open the fuel tank or refueling; Removing the cap has no dirt ...Injuries from the tank in hot environments even if the engine has not been running . - Turn it to release: 1 N Flip up . Never open position. MS 201 C-M 31 Fuel spraying can cause serious personal injury, including fire and burn injury, or property damage. Always allow the chain saw to cool adequately before...
.... WARNING In order to the open the fuel tank while the engine is more . Fueling WARNING Removing the cap on vapor lock. - this manual: - Be aware that fuel spraying is still hot or running . Never open the fuel tank or refueling; Removing the cap has no dirt ...Injuries from the tank in hot environments even if the engine has not been running . - Turn it to release: 1 N Flip up . Never open position. MS 201 C-M 31 Fuel spraying can cause serious personal injury, including fire and burn injury, or property damage. Always allow the chain saw to cool adequately before...
Instruction Manual
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... starting for the first time. - a cold engine is started in this position or the engine runs in this position. When starting . 36 MS 201 C-M a hot engine is drawn in that position - it is necessary to start }, depress the trigger lockout and the throttle trigger and hold... - even if the bulb is switched on again automatically after the engine stops. WARNING The ignition is already filled with Easy2Start Press the manual fuel pump bulb several times - Release the Master Control lever - To switch off ignition. The Master Control lever springs back to the run...
... starting for the first time. - a cold engine is started in this position or the engine runs in this position. When starting . 36 MS 201 C-M a hot engine is drawn in that position - it is necessary to start }, depress the trigger lockout and the throttle trigger and hold... - even if the bulb is switched on again automatically after the engine stops. WARNING The ignition is already filled with Easy2Start Press the manual fuel pump bulb several times - Release the Master Control lever - To switch off ignition. The Master Control lever springs back to the run...
Instruction Manual
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N Pull the starter grip slowly with your left hand on the ground. Do not let the starter grip snap back. MS 201 C-M 37 check that the starter rope can rewind properly. and then give it a brisk strong pull and push down . Do not pull out the starter ...the starter rope several times to full length - your thumb should be under the handle. your thumb should be under the handle. Machines without additional manual fuel pump: If the engine is not touching any object or the ground. On the ground Between knees or thighs Cranking Standard Version English 0011BA047...
N Pull the starter grip slowly with your left hand on the ground. Do not let the starter grip snap back. MS 201 C-M 37 check that the starter rope can rewind properly. and then give it a brisk strong pull and push down . Do not pull out the starter ...the starter rope several times to full length - your thumb should be under the handle. your thumb should be under the handle. Machines without additional manual fuel pump: If the engine is not touching any object or the ground. On the ground Between knees or thighs Cranking Standard Version English 0011BA047...
Instruction Manual
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.... 0011BA050 KN As soon as necessary until the engine starts. NOTICE Always disengage chain brake before accelerating the engine. High revs with Easy2Start N Press the manual fuel pump bulb at the same time. Starting the Saw WARNING Bystanders must be well clear of the general work area of the saw firmly... pull out the starter rope all the way - Version with the chain brake engaged (chain locked) will quickly damage the clutch and chain brake. 38 MS 201 C-M
.... 0011BA050 KN As soon as necessary until the engine starts. NOTICE Always disengage chain brake before accelerating the engine. High revs with Easy2Start N Press the manual fuel pump bulb at the same time. Starting the Saw WARNING Bystanders must be well clear of the general work area of the saw firmly... pull out the starter rope all the way - Version with the chain brake engaged (chain locked) will quickly damage the clutch and chain brake. 38 MS 201 C-M
Instruction Manual
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... than 60 seconds without depressing the throttle trigger. Calibration of the saw . Calibrate the chainsaw as described in the instruction manual and do not touch the rotating saw to position }. Calibration enables the saw chain. N Start the engine without depressing the... takes place. Engine speed varies noticeably during calibration. N Run the engine for about 1 minute. If the engine stalls again: 42 MS 201 C-M N Disengage the chain brake. N Keep the throttle trigger fully depressed. The engine accelerates and the chain rotates. English Engine Management...
... than 60 seconds without depressing the throttle trigger. Calibration of the saw . Calibrate the chainsaw as described in the instruction manual and do not touch the rotating saw to position }. Calibration enables the saw chain. N Start the engine without depressing the... takes place. Engine speed varies noticeably during calibration. N Run the engine for about 1 minute. If the engine stalls again: 42 MS 201 C-M N Disengage the chain brake. N Keep the throttle trigger fully depressed. The engine accelerates and the chain rotates. English Engine Management...
Instruction Manual
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...loss of the spark plug. These factors cause deposits to start or runs poorly at part throttle. 0011BA041 KN N Disengage the chain brake. 44 MS 201 C-M N Unscrew the spark plug. 0011BA020 KN 0011BA002 KN A N Clean the spark plug if it hangs loosely in the gasoline), a dirty ...gap (A) and readjust if necessary - N Remove the sprocket cover (2) with captive nut. The wrong fuel mix (too much oil in this instruction manual Correct the problems that have caused fouling of the approved range. or - operating at idle, first check the spark plug. see "Specifications" N ...
...loss of the spark plug. These factors cause deposits to start or runs poorly at part throttle. 0011BA041 KN N Disengage the chain brake. 44 MS 201 C-M N Unscrew the spark plug. 0011BA020 KN 0011BA002 KN A N Clean the spark plug if it hangs loosely in the gasoline), a dirty ...gap (A) and readjust if necessary - N Remove the sprocket cover (2) with captive nut. The wrong fuel mix (too much oil in this instruction manual Correct the problems that have caused fouling of the approved range. or - operating at idle, first check the spark plug. see "Specifications" N ...
Instruction Manual
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If your power tool occasionally, extend the intervals accordingly. Sharpen Check (wear, damage) Clean and turn over Deburr Replace Check Clean Replace MS 201 C-M X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 51 English before starting work after finishing work area, resinrich wood, tropical wood... machine Throttle trigger, trigger lockout, choke lever, stop switch, Master Control lever (depending on version) Chain brake Manual fuel pump (if fitted) Pickup body/filter in fuel tank Fuel tank Chain oil tank Chain lubrication Saw chain...
If your power tool occasionally, extend the intervals accordingly. Sharpen Check (wear, damage) Clean and turn over Deburr Replace Check Clean Replace MS 201 C-M X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 51 English before starting work after finishing work area, resinrich wood, tropical wood... machine Throttle trigger, trigger lockout, choke lever, stop switch, Master Control lever (depending on version) Chain brake Manual fuel pump (if fitted) Pickup body/filter in fuel tank Fuel tank Chain oil tank Chain lubrication Saw chain...
Instruction Manual
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... Guide Bar 13 Oilomatic Saw Chain 14 Bumper Spike 15 Oil Filler Cap 16 Front Hand Guard 17 Front Handle (Handlebar) 18 Starter Grip 19 Manual Fuel Pump (Depending on Model) 20 Fuel Filler Cap 21 Master Control Lever 22 Throttle Trigger 23 Throttle Trigger Lockout 24 Rear Handle 25 Rear...
... Guide Bar 13 Oilomatic Saw Chain 14 Bumper Spike 15 Oil Filler Cap 16 Front Hand Guard 17 Front Handle (Handlebar) 18 Starter Grip 19 Manual Fuel Pump (Depending on Model) 20 Fuel Filler Cap 21 Master Control Lever 22 Throttle Trigger 23 Throttle Trigger Lockout 24 Rear Handle 25 Rear...
Instruction Manual
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... 2.4 bhp (1.8 kW) 7293: at 10,500 rpm Idle speed: 3,000 rpm Max. Additional manual oil flow control Oil tank capacity: 7.4 fl.oz (0.22 l) Weight dry, without bar and chain MS 201 C-M: 9.0 lbs (4.1 kg) Cutting Attachments Recommended cutting attachments conforming with the 45 degree computed kickback ... with integral fuel pump Fuel tank capacity: 10.5 fl.oz (0.31 l) Chain Lubrication Fully automatic, speed-controlled oil pump. Saw chain 3/8" P Low kickback STIHL saw chain (with green label) Picco Micro 3 (63 PM3) Type 3636 Picco Super 3 (63 PS3) Type 3616 Picco Duro 3 (63 PD3) Type...
... 2.4 bhp (1.8 kW) 7293: at 10,500 rpm Idle speed: 3,000 rpm Max. Additional manual oil flow control Oil tank capacity: 7.4 fl.oz (0.22 l) Weight dry, without bar and chain MS 201 C-M: 9.0 lbs (4.1 kg) Cutting Attachments Recommended cutting attachments conforming with the 45 degree computed kickback ... with integral fuel pump Fuel tank capacity: 10.5 fl.oz (0.31 l) Chain Lubrication Fully automatic, speed-controlled oil pump. Saw chain 3/8" P Low kickback STIHL saw chain (with green label) Picco Micro 3 (63 PM3) Type 3636 Picco Super 3 (63 PS3) Type 3616 Picco Duro 3 (63 PD3) Type...