Cutting Attachment - Stihl MS 201 T Instruction Manual

two-hand use when using this saw in a
tree, there is an increased risk of injury
from loss of control.
For this reason this special chain saw
should be used only for work in a tree by
persons trained in special cutting and
working techniques. This type of chain
saw is not designed for cutting work on
the ground, such as felling and bucking.
Because this chain saw is not intended
for use on the ground, this manual does
not contain instructions for felling or for
limbing and bucking felled trees. For
instructions on these techniques when
using other STIHL chain saw models,
see the instruction manuals for these
other saws or the STIHL Chain Saw
Safety Manual, which is available free of
charge from your STIHL servicing
dealer.
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Logs or branches under strain:
MS 201 T
Risk of pinching! Always start relieving
cut (1) at compression side. Then make
bucking cut (2) at tension side. If the saw
pinches, stop the motor and remove it
from the branch.
Only properly trained professionals
should work in an area where the trees,
logs, limbs and roots are tangled.
Working in "blow down" areas is
extremely hazardous. Drag the logs into
a clear area before cutting. Pull out
exposed and cleared logs first.
If conditions allow, work from a lift
bucket.
WARNING
Be extremely cautious when cutting
limbs under tension (spring poles). The
limbs could spring back toward the
operator and cause loss of control of the
saw and severe or fatal injury to the
operator.

Cutting Attachment

A cutting attachment consists of the saw
chain, guide bar and chain sprocket.
The cutting attachment that comes
standard is designed to exactly match
the chain saw.
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The pitch (t) of the saw chain (1),
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chain sprocket and the nose
sprocket of the Rollomatic guide bar
must match.
The drive link gauge (2) of the saw
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chain (1) must match the groove
width of the guide bar (3).
If non-matching components are used,
the cutting attachment may be damaged
beyond repair after a short period of
operation.
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