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  • Page 1 STIHL MS 201 TC-M 2 - 32 Instruction Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Mounting the Bar and Chain..... 11 Guide to Using this Manual Tensioning the Saw Chain (side chain ten‐ sioner)............12 This Instruction Manual refers to a STIHL chain Checking Chain Tension......13 saw, also called a machine in this Instruction Fuel............13 Manual.

  • Page 3: Safety Precautions

    Engineering improvements To operate a chain saw you must be rested, in STIHL's philosophy is to continually improve all good physical condition and mental health. If you of its products. For this reason we may modify have any condition that might be aggravated by...
  • Page 4 If you have any questions in this respect, consult a servicing dealer. Use only STIHL can supply a comprehensive range of per‐ high quality tools and accessories. Otherwise, sonal protective clothing and equipment. there may be a risk of accidents and damage to the machine.
  • Page 5 2 Safety Precautions English – Make sure there is sufficient fuel and chain oil Never refuel the machine while the engine is still in the tanks. hot – the fuel may spill over – risk of fire! To reduce the risk of personal injury, do not Open the fuel filler cap carefully so that any operate your saw if it is damaged or not properly excess pressure is relieved gradually and fuel...
  • Page 6 English 2 Safety Precautions To reduce the risk of accidents and The dusts (e.g. sawdust), vapor and smoke pro‐ injuries, always hold your saw firmly duced during operation may be dangerous to with both hands: Right hand on the health. If dust levels are very high, wear a suita‐ control handle, even if you are left- handed.
  • Page 7 2 Safety Precautions English Make sure the idle speed setting is correct. The saw. This keeps it from slipping off of the guide chain must not run when the engine is idling with bar during transport. the throttle trigger released. Check and correct Broad base (3) –...

  • Page 8: Reactive Forces

    3 Reactive Forces 2.14 Vibrations Use only spark plugs that are in perfect condition and have been approved by STIHL – see "Speci‐ Prolonged use of the power tool may result in fications". vibration-induced circulation problems in the hands (whitefinger disease).
  • Page 9 3 Reactive Forces English – never cut above shoulder height. – Use extreme caution when re-entering a previ‐ ous cut. – Do not attempt plunge cuts if you are not experience in this cutting technique. – be alert for shifting of the log or other forces that may cause the cut to close and pinch the chain.

  • Page 10: Working Techniques

    English 4 Working Techniques Working Techniques of the chainsaw since it might otherwise go out of control! Sawing Make sure your saw does not touch any foreign Do not operate your saw in the starting throttle materials: Stones, nails, etc. may be flung off position.

  • Page 11: Cutting Attachment

    5 Cutting Attachment English Mounting the Bar and Limbs under tension: Chain Disengage the chain brake. ► Always start relieving cut (1) at compression side (A) ► Then make bucking cut (2) at the tension ► Pull the hand guard towards the front handle side (B) into the direction of the log –...

  • Page 12: Tensioning The Saw Chain (Side Chain Tensioner)

    English 7 Tensioning the Saw Chain (side chain tensioner) ► Refit the sprocket cover – ► Fit the guide bar over the stud (3) and engage the pivot pin on the hand guard must engage the peg of the tensioner slide in the hole (4). the sleeve –...

  • Page 13: Checking Chain Tension

    ► Check chain tension frequently – see chapter 9.2.2 Engine Oil on "Operating Instructions". If you mix the fuel yourself, use only STIHL two- Fuel stroke engine oil or another high-performance engine oil in accordance with JASO FB, JASO Your engine requires a mixture of gasoline and FC, JASO FD, ISO-L-EGB, ISO-L-EGC or ISO-L- engine oil.

  • Page 14: Fueling

    30 days. Exposure to light, the sun, low or high temperatures can quickly make the fuel mix unusable. STIHL MotoMix may be stored for up to 2 years without any problems. ► Thoroughly shake the mixture in the canister before fueling your machine.
  • Page 15 English 10.3 Filling Up with Fuel Take care not to spill fuel while fueling and do not overfill the tank. STIHL recommends you use the STIHL filler noz‐ zle for fuel (special accessory). ► Fill the fuel tank. 10.4 Closing ►...

  • Page 16: Chain Lubricant

    Take care not to spill chain oil during refilling and do not overfill the tank. STIHL recommends use of the STIHL filling sys‐ tem for chain oil (special accessory). ► Close the filler cap There must still be a small amount of chain oil in the oil tank when the fuel tank is empty.

  • Page 17: Checking Chain Lubrication

    – in an emergency mends that you have servicing and repair work – when starting carried out exclusively by an authorized STIHL – at idling speed servicing dealer. Maintain the following servicing The chain brake is activated by pushing the hand intervals: guard toward the bar nose with your left hand –...

  • Page 18: Winter Operation

    English 15 Winter Operation Part-time usage: every 6 months ignition. The Master Control lever springs back to the run position F when it is released. 15 Winter Operation WARNING The ignition is switched on again automatically after the engine stops. The engine can be star‐ 15.1 At temperatures below +10 °C ted at any time by actuating the starter.
  • Page 19 16 Starting / Stopping the Engine English 16.4 Actuating ► If the engine does not start: Move the Master Control lever (4) to start position } and repeat starting procedure. 16.6 As Soon As the Engine Runs ► Pull the starter grip slowly with your left hand until you feel it engage –...

  • Page 20: Operating Instructions

    English 17 Operating Instructions 16.9 If Engine Does Not Start 17.2.2 Chain cold ► check whether all the controls are set correctly Tension is correct when the chain fits snugly ► check whether there is fuel in the tank and against the underside of the bar but can still be refuel if necessary pulled along the bar by hand.

  • Page 21: Taking Care Of The Guide Bar

    ► Remove the shroud upwards. 19 Taking Care of the Guide ► Remove the air filter upwards. ► Wash the filter in STIHL special cleaner (spe‐ cial accessory) or a clean, non-flammable sol‐ ► Turn the guide bar over – every time you ution (e.g.

  • Page 22: Spark Plug

    – or sooner if the electrodes are badly ► Run the engine for at least 30 seconds but no eroded. Install only suppressed spark plugs of more than 60 seconds without depressing the the type approved by STIHL – see "Specifica‐ throttle trigger. tions". 22.1...

  • Page 23: Storing The Machine

    ► Clean dirty spark plug. ► If you use a biological chain and bar lubricant, ► Check electrode gap (A) and readjust if neces‐ e.g. STIHL BioPlus, completely fill the chain oil sary – see "Specifications". tank. ► Rectify the problems which have caused foul‐...

  • Page 24: Maintaining And Sharpening The Saw Chain

    Carbide-tipped (Duro) saw chains are especially angles wear-resistant. For an optimal sharpening result, STIHL recommends STIHL servicing dealers. A Sharpening angle STIHL saw chains are sharpened with a 30° sharpening angle. Ripping chains, which are sharpened with a 10° sharpening angle, are 0458-599-0121-C...
  • Page 25 ► To remove file burr, use a piece of hardwood ► Check angle with file gauge STIHL filing gauge (special accessory, see table All cutters must be equally long. "Sharpening tools") – a universal tool for check‐...
  • Page 26 English 25 Maintaining and Sharpening the Saw Chain ► Lay the appropriate file gauge (1) for the chain With varying cutter lengths, the cutter heights pitch on the saw chain and press it against the also vary and cause rough running of the saw cutter to be checked –...
  • Page 27 25 Maintaining and Sharpening the Saw Chain English WARNING Depth gauges that are too low increase the kick‐ back tendency of the chain saw. ► Lay the file gauge on the saw chain – the high‐ est point of the depth gauge must be flush with the file gauge ►...

  • Page 28: Maintenance And Care

    English 26 Maintenance and Care 26 Maintenance and Care The following information applies in normal operat‐ ing conditions. The specified intervals must be shortened accordingly when working for longer than normal or under difficult cutting conditions (extensive dust, highly resinous lumber, lumber from tropical trees, etc.).

  • Page 29: Minimize Wear And Avoid Damage

    Safety information label replace 1)STIHL recommends STIHL dealers2)Firmly tighten down the cylinder base screws of chainsaws (3.4 kW or more) after 10 to 20 hours of operation. 27 Minimize Wear and Avoid – Consequential damages due to continued use...

  • Page 30: Main Parts

    English 28 Main Parts – Damage to the machine as a result of using 10 Oil quantity control replacement parts of inferior quality 11 Chain brake 27.2 Parts Subject to Wear and Tear 12 Chain tensioner Some parts of the power tool are subject to nor‐ 13 Chain catcher mal wear and tear even during regular operation 14 Guide bar...

  • Page 31: Ordering Spare Parts

    REACH When repairing the machine, only use replace‐ REACH is an EC regulation and stands for the ment parts which have been approved by STIHL Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and for this power tool or are technically identical. Restriction of Chemical substances.

  • Page 32: Disposal

    Technical documents deposited at: ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG Produktzulassung The year of manufacture and serial number are STIHL products must not be thrown in the gar‐ applied to the product. bage can. Take the product, accessories and Done at Waiblingen, 03.02.2020 packaging to an approved disposal site for envi‐...
  • Page 33 33 EC Declaration of Conformity English 0458-599-0121-C...
  • Page 34 English 33 EC Declaration of Conformity 0458-599-0121-C...
  • Page 35 33 EC Declaration of Conformity English 0458-599-0121-C...
  • Page 36 *04585990121C* 0458-599-0121-C...

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