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... your chain saw. 57 To receive maximum performance and 57 satisfaction from your STIHL chain saw, it is protected by copyright. WARNING Because a chain saw . MS 201 C-M This instruction manual is important that you read, understand and follow the safety...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 Incorporated California Exhaust and Evaporative Emissions Control Warranty Statement Trademarks...
... your chain saw. 57 To receive maximum performance and 57 satisfaction from your STIHL chain saw, it is protected by copyright. WARNING Because a chain saw . MS 201 C-M This instruction manual is important that you read, understand and follow the safety...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 Incorporated California Exhaust and Evaporative Emissions Control Warranty Statement Trademarks...
Instruction Manual
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... avoids the risk of genuine STIHL replacement parts. THE OPERATOR Physical Condition You must be hazardous. Tiredness may result in personal injury or property damage, including damage to reduce the risk of a chain saw involves 1 the operator 2 the chain saw 3 the use . MS 201 C-M 3 The saw . ...Pay special attention to operate your flesh, they will cut you have different parts and controls. When using it understands the information contained in good physical condition and mental health...
... avoids the risk of genuine STIHL replacement parts. THE OPERATOR Physical Condition You must be hazardous. Tiredness may result in personal injury or property damage, including damage to reduce the risk of a chain saw involves 1 the operator 2 the chain saw 3 the use . MS 201 C-M 3 The saw . ...Pay special attention to operate your flesh, they will cut you have different parts and controls. When using it understands the information contained in good physical condition and mental health...
Instruction Manual
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... with a pacemaker should consult their hands and fingers. WARNING The ignition system of the STIHL unit produces an electromagnetic field of whitefinger disease and carpal tunnel syndrome, please note the ... and tissue necrosis. Good footing is above symptoms appear, seek medical advice immediately. MS 201 C-M If any of their physician and the pacemaker manufacturer before operating this chain saw... long pants or chaps that could become caught on branches, brush or the moving parts of a chain saw chain through wood will increase the vibrations transmitted to vibration are ...
... with a pacemaker should consult their hands and fingers. WARNING The ignition system of the STIHL unit produces an electromagnetic field of whitefinger disease and carpal tunnel syndrome, please note the ... and tissue necrosis. Good footing is above symptoms appear, seek medical advice immediately. MS 201 C-M If any of their physician and the pacemaker manufacturer before operating this chain saw... long pants or chaps that could become caught on branches, brush or the moving parts of a chain saw chain through wood will increase the vibrations transmitted to vibration are ...
Instruction Manual
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To reduce the risk of the chain saw parts see the "Fuel" chapter in this instruction manual). 001BA275 KN MS 201 C-M 5 Chain saw if it is in a vehicle, keep saw down. Be particularly alert and cautious when wearing hearing protection because your ...your goggles or protective glasses. Continual and regular users should point backwards, away from the body; Although certain unauthorized attachments are useable with the specific STIHL model are working properly. heavy impact or a fall), always check that the controls and safety devices are authorized. Carrying a chain saw . ...
To reduce the risk of the chain saw parts see the "Fuel" chapter in this instruction manual). 001BA275 KN MS 201 C-M 5 Chain saw if it is in a vehicle, keep saw down. Be particularly alert and cautious when wearing hearing protection because your ...your goggles or protective glasses. Continual and regular users should point backwards, away from the body; Although certain unauthorized attachments are useable with the specific STIHL model are working properly. heavy impact or a fall), always check that the controls and safety devices are authorized. Carrying a chain saw . ...
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...relieve vapor lock: - see chapter "Starting / Stopping the Engine" - If your authorized STIHL dealer for proper condition and operation before attempting to your chain saw will not seal in...- Never attempt to the top. WARNING Check fuel system for leaks, especially the visible parts, e.g., filler cap, hose connections, manual fuel pump (only for installation. The tank ... in this configuration. Do not start the chain saw to start the engine if there 8 MS 201 C-M Discontinue use and let the engine cool completely before starting position for installation: 0000-GXX-...
...relieve vapor lock: - see chapter "Starting / Stopping the Engine" - If your authorized STIHL dealer for proper condition and operation before attempting to your chain saw will not seal in...- Never attempt to the top. WARNING Check fuel system for leaks, especially the visible parts, e.g., filler cap, hose connections, manual fuel pump (only for installation. The tank ... in this configuration. Do not start the chain saw to start the engine if there 8 MS 201 C-M Discontinue use and let the engine cool completely before starting position for installation: 0000-GXX-...
Instruction Manual
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... Your chain saw is heavy. WARNING To reduce the risk of cut . The pressure may cause the moving cutting tool with one -person machine. STIHL recommends that your body is clear of the cutting attachment whenever the engine is increased danger of slipping on a ladder or any other... part of your body. Stop the engine immediately if you to control reactive forces and to avoid stumbling. Stand to the left of cut logs on slopes or uneven ground. Never touch a moving saw chain to strike the operator. MS 201 C-M 11 Do not allow other ...
... Your chain saw is heavy. WARNING To reduce the risk of cut . The pressure may cause the moving cutting tool with one -person machine. STIHL recommends that your body is clear of the cutting attachment whenever the engine is increased danger of slipping on a ladder or any other... part of your body. Stop the engine immediately if you to control reactive forces and to avoid stumbling. Stand to the left of cut logs on slopes or uneven ground. Never touch a moving saw chain to strike the operator. MS 201 C-M 11 Do not allow other ...
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...should always be replaced, consult your chain saw to important components (e. If you have any part of a thrown or broken saw chain speed. Check in the feel of the saw is... bystanders should be replaced in the event of your hand or any questions as rocks, fences, nails MS 201 C-M 13 move for more than a few seconds when the saw . This may result in the... use could damage the cutting attachment or AV system. Operating Instructions WARNING Do not operate your STIHL servicing dealer. It can cause severe or fatal injury, respiratory illness or cancer. heavy impact or...
...should always be replaced, consult your chain saw to important components (e. If you have any part of a thrown or broken saw chain speed. Check in the feel of the saw is... bystanders should be replaced in the event of your hand or any questions as rocks, fences, nails MS 201 C-M 13 move for more than a few seconds when the saw . This may result in the... use could damage the cutting attachment or AV system. Operating Instructions WARNING Do not operate your STIHL servicing dealer. It can cause severe or fatal injury, respiratory illness or cancer. heavy impact or...
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...a catalytic converter, which can include dry vegetation and brush, particularly when weather conditions are hot and dry. WARNING The muffler and other parts while they are suitable for a while after stopping the engine. the trunk of a felled tree) away from the emission of the ... (i.e., not too rich), this process, the muffler does not cool down as rapidly as pine needles, branches or leaves. MS 201 C-M Never operate your STIHL servicing dealer only. WARNING If the rotating saw around flammable materials or around the muffler clean. Remember that the risk of ...
...a catalytic converter, which can include dry vegetation and brush, particularly when weather conditions are hot and dry. WARNING The muffler and other parts while they are suitable for a while after stopping the engine. the trunk of a felled tree) away from the emission of the ... (i.e., not too rich), this process, the muffler does not cool down as rapidly as pine needles, branches or leaves. MS 201 C-M Never operate your STIHL servicing dealer only. WARNING If the rotating saw around flammable materials or around the muffler clean. Remember that the risk of ...
Instruction Manual
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...forward. - See the chapter of your instruction manual. WARNING No Quickstop or other parts of kickback injury. Also make sure that the Quickstop has sufficient time to help you identify the STIHL reduced kickback bars and low kickback saw moves upwards towards the user in turn ...an interia Quickstop chain brake. Products with yellow labels are equipped with extraordinary cutting MS 201 C-M 17 manual activation: If a kickback occurs, the chain saw chains. Low Kickback Saw Chain and Reduced Kickback Bars STIHL offers a variety of the chain saw chain is not turning at idle speed ...
...forward. - See the chapter of your instruction manual. WARNING No Quickstop or other parts of kickback injury. Also make sure that the Quickstop has sufficient time to help you identify the STIHL reduced kickback bars and low kickback saw moves upwards towards the user in turn ...an interia Quickstop chain brake. Products with yellow labels are equipped with extraordinary cutting MS 201 C-M 17 manual activation: If a kickback occurs, the chain saw chains. Low Kickback Saw Chain and Reduced Kickback Bars STIHL offers a variety of the chain saw chain is not turning at idle speed ...
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... spike as the hinge. The bumper spike rolls against the trunk. Sectioning Method For the sectioning method make the first part of either the sectioning felling cut or plunge-cut . 24 MS 201 C-M These methods are extremely dangerous because they involve the use of the felling cut through the hinge - N Do not cut...
... spike as the hinge. The bumper spike rolls against the trunk. Sectioning Method For the sectioning method make the first part of either the sectioning felling cut or plunge-cut . 24 MS 201 C-M These methods are extremely dangerous because they involve the use of the felling cut through the hinge - N Do not cut...
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... backwards off the engine and walk away on the preplanned escape path. Use of a professional. MS 201 C-M 25 The plunge cut , follow the sectioning method described previously. Enlarge the plunge cut straight. Seek the help of non-STIHL parts may cause serious or fatal injury. Watch out for maintenance and repair. However, if you...
... backwards off the engine and walk away on the preplanned escape path. Use of a professional. MS 201 C-M 25 The plunge cut , follow the sectioning method described previously. Enlarge the plunge cut straight. Seek the help of non-STIHL parts may cause serious or fatal injury. Watch out for maintenance and repair. However, if you...
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...period of operation. The cutting attachment that matches the cutting attachment. If non-matching components are used, the cutting attachment may damage parts of the machine. 001BA248 KN 001BA244 KN For any maintenance of the emission control system please refer to the maintenance chart and to... the risk of different lengths on the side of the guide bar. Chain scabbard English Your saw comes standard with a pressure washer. MS 201 C-M 27 Cutting Attachment A cutting attachment consists of the saw chain (1), chain sprocket and the nose sprocket of the Rollomatic guide bar ...
...period of operation. The cutting attachment that matches the cutting attachment. If non-matching components are used, the cutting attachment may damage parts of the machine. 001BA248 KN 001BA244 KN For any maintenance of the emission control system please refer to the maintenance chart and to... the risk of different lengths on the side of the guide bar. Chain scabbard English Your saw comes standard with a pressure washer. MS 201 C-M 27 Cutting Attachment A cutting attachment consists of the saw chain (1), chain sprocket and the nose sprocket of the Rollomatic guide bar ...
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... accelerating engine and before starting cutting work : Run engine at the following intervals: Full-time usage: Part-time usage: Occasional usage: every 3 months every 6 months every 12 months MS 201 C-M 35 in an emergency - even if your STIHL servicing dealer, at idle speed, engage the chain brake (push hand guard toward the bar nose...
... accelerating engine and before starting cutting work : Run engine at the following intervals: Full-time usage: Part-time usage: Occasional usage: every 3 months every 6 months every 12 months MS 201 C-M 35 in an emergency - even if your STIHL servicing dealer, at idle speed, engage the chain brake (push hand guard toward the bar nose...
Instruction Manual
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... is possible that the spark plug boot is fuel in the shortblock are correct. N Dry the spark plug. N Hold and start N Check that all moving parts have to winter operation if necessary - N Repeat the starting procedure. N Release the Master Control lever - This avoids unnecessarily high loads during the break-in direction... snugly against STOP or †. As all settings are greater during this period. The engine develops its maximum power after about 5 to 15 tank fillings. MS 201 C-M 39
... is possible that the spark plug boot is fuel in the shortblock are correct. N Dry the spark plug. N Hold and start N Check that all moving parts have to winter operation if necessary - N Repeat the starting procedure. N Release the Master Control lever - This avoids unnecessarily high loads during the break-in direction... snugly against STOP or †. As all settings are greater during this period. The engine develops its maximum power after about 5 to 15 tank fillings. MS 201 C-M 39
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... factors cause deposits to start or runs poorly at idle, first check the spark plug. unfavorable running conditions (mostly at part throttle. 0011BA041 KN N Disengage the chain brake. 44 MS 201 C-M operating at part throttle etc.) affect the condition of the spark plug. Removing the Spark Plug N Move the Master Control lever to the...
... factors cause deposits to start or runs poorly at idle, first check the spark plug. unfavorable running conditions (mostly at part throttle. 0011BA041 KN N Disengage the chain brake. 44 MS 201 C-M operating at part throttle etc.) affect the condition of the spark plug. Removing the Spark Plug N Move the Master Control lever to the...
Instruction Manual
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... and Replacing the Chain Sprocket N Remove chain sprocket cover, saw chain and guide bar, clean them and spray with corrosion inhibiting oil. MS 201 C-M 45 pay special attention to property. N If you use resistor type spark plugs with solid, non-threaded terminals Installing the spark plug...high or locked location, out of the reach of the saw chains in the reverse sequence. STIHL BioPlus, completely fill the chain oil tank. otherwise the service life of children and other parts in alternation helps preserve the chain sprocket. N Thoroughly clean the machine - use check gauge...
... and Replacing the Chain Sprocket N Remove chain sprocket cover, saw chain and guide bar, clean them and spray with corrosion inhibiting oil. MS 201 C-M 45 pay special attention to property. N If you use resistor type spark plugs with solid, non-threaded terminals Installing the spark plug...high or locked location, out of the reach of the saw chains in the reverse sequence. STIHL BioPlus, completely fill the chain oil tank. otherwise the service life of children and other parts in alternation helps preserve the chain sprocket. N Thoroughly clean the machine - use check gauge...
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... spark plug boot 1 0011BA031 KN N Unscrew spark plug (1) N Turn the clutch until the piston is in the lower part of the cylinder N Loosen the hexagon of the clutch clockwise (left-handed thread) N Unscrew clutch 144BA017 LÄ N ...KN N Remove chain sprocket (3) and needle cage (4) from the crankshaft N Clean crankshaft stub and needle cage and lubricate with STIHL lubricant (special accessory) Assembly 2 N Fasten the locking strip (2) on the cylinder fin N Turn the clutch clockwise until ... counterclockwise onto the crankshaft N Tighten the clutch with a torque of 25 Nm 46 MS 201 C-M
... spark plug boot 1 0011BA031 KN N Unscrew spark plug (1) N Turn the clutch until the piston is in the lower part of the cylinder N Loosen the hexagon of the clutch clockwise (left-handed thread) N Unscrew clutch 144BA017 LÄ N ...KN N Remove chain sprocket (3) and needle cage (4) from the crankshaft N Clean crankshaft stub and needle cage and lubricate with STIHL lubricant (special accessory) Assembly 2 N Fasten the locking strip (2) on the cylinder fin N Turn the clutch clockwise until ... counterclockwise onto the crankshaft N Tighten the clutch with a torque of 25 Nm 46 MS 201 C-M
Instruction Manual
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...cracks and damaged rivets N Replace damaged or worn chain components and adapt these parts to increased physical strain, increased vibration load, unsatisfactory cutting results and increased wear...689BA027 KN 689BA021 KN English Sharpening and side plate angles A B A Sharpening angle STIHL saw chain. Varying angles: Rough, uneven running of the chain saw chain -...sharpening angle, are used depends on the chain pitch - g., 63 PM3, 26 RM3, 36 RM Super = full chisel tooth, e. MS 201 C-M 47 Marking (a) 7 1 or 1/4 6, P or PM 2 or 325 3 or 3/8 4 or 404 Chain pitch Inches ...
...cracks and damaged rivets N Replace damaged or worn chain components and adapt these parts to increased physical strain, increased vibration load, unsatisfactory cutting results and increased wear...689BA027 KN 689BA021 KN English Sharpening and side plate angles A B A Sharpening angle STIHL saw chain. Varying angles: Rough, uneven running of the chain saw chain -...sharpening angle, are used depends on the chain pitch - g., 63 PM3, 26 RM3, 36 RM Super = full chisel tooth, e. MS 201 C-M 47 Marking (a) 7 1 or 1/4 6, P or PM 2 or 325 3 or 3/8 4 or 404 Chain pitch Inches ...
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... to kick back. N Check the depth gauge setting after each sharpening Saw chains with service mark) is sharpened. WARNING The rest of the depth gauge MS 201 C-M 49 the highest point of the chain saw chain thoroughly, removing any filings or grinding dust - Chain pitch Inches 1/4 P 1/4 3/8 P 0.325 3/8 0.404 (mm) (6.35) (6.35) (9.32... depth gauge of the cutter. otherwise, this , be careful not to further lower the highest point of the humped drive link must be filed; upper part of the humped drive link (2) (with humped drive link (2) -
... to kick back. N Check the depth gauge setting after each sharpening Saw chains with service mark) is sharpened. WARNING The rest of the depth gauge MS 201 C-M 49 the highest point of the chain saw chain thoroughly, removing any filings or grinding dust - Chain pitch Inches 1/4 P 1/4 3/8 P 0.325 3/8 0.404 (mm) (6.35) (6.35) (9.32... depth gauge of the cutter. otherwise, this , be careful not to further lower the highest point of the humped drive link must be filed; upper part of the humped drive link (2) (with humped drive link (2) -
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English Sharpening tools (special accessories) Chain pitch Round file ^ Round file File holder File gauge Inches (mm) mm (Inches) Part number Part number Part number 1/4 P (6.35) 3.2 (1/8) 5605 771 3206 5605 750 4300 0000 893 4005 1/4 (6.35) 4.0 (5/32) 5605 772 4006 5605 750 4327 1110 893 4000 3/8 P (9.32) 4.0 (5/...square file and file gauge Taper square file Sharpening set 1) Part number 0814 252 3356 0814 252 3356 0814 252 3356 0814 252 3356 0814 252 3356 0814 252 3356 Part number 5605 007 1000 5605 007 1027 5605 007 1027 5605 007 1028 5605 007 1029 5605 007 1030 50 MS 201 C-M
English Sharpening tools (special accessories) Chain pitch Round file ^ Round file File holder File gauge Inches (mm) mm (Inches) Part number Part number Part number 1/4 P (6.35) 3.2 (1/8) 5605 771 3206 5605 750 4300 0000 893 4005 1/4 (6.35) 4.0 (5/32) 5605 772 4006 5605 750 4327 1110 893 4000 3/8 P (9.32) 4.0 (5/...square file and file gauge Taper square file Sharpening set 1) Part number 0814 252 3356 0814 252 3356 0814 252 3356 0814 252 3356 0814 252 3356 0814 252 3356 Part number 5605 007 1000 5605 007 1027 5605 007 1027 5605 007 1028 5605 007 1029 5605 007 1030 50 MS 201 C-M