Checking Chain Lubrication; Chain Brake - Stihl MS 201 T Instruction Manual

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If the oil tank is still partly full, the reason
may be a problem in the oil supply
system: Check chain lubrication, clean
the oil passages, contact your servicing
dealer for assistance if necessary.
STIHL recommends that maintenance
and repair work be carried out only by
authorized STIHL dealers.
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Checking Chain Lubrication

The saw chain must always throw off a
small amount of oil.
NOTICE
Never operate your saw without chain
lubrication. If the chain runs dry, the
whole cutting attachment will be
irretrievably damaged within a very short
time. Always check chain lubrication and
the oil level in the tank before starting
work.
Every new chain has to be broken in for
about 2 to 3 minutes.
After breaking in the chain, check chain
tension and adjust if necessary – see
"Checking Chain Tension".

Chain Brake

Blocking the chain
H
L
in an emergency
–
when starting
–
when idling
–
Press the hand guard towards the nose
of the guide bar with the left hand - or
automatically due to kickback: Saw
chain is blocked - and stops running.
Releasing the chain brake
H
L
Pull hand guard towards the front
N
handle until it engages audibly –
chain brake is released
MS 201 T