Stihl MS 201 TC-M Instruction Manual page 3

Contents
Guide to Using this Manual
Safety Precautions and Working
Techniques
Cutting Attachment
Mounting the Bar and Chain
Tensioning the Saw Chain (side
chain tensioner)
Checking Chain Tension
Fuel
Fueling
Chain Lubricant
Filling Chain Oil Tank
Checking Chain Lubrication
Chain Brake
Winter Operation
Starting / Stopping the Engine
Operating Instructions
Oil Quantity Control
Taking Care of the Guide Bar
Cleaning the Air Filter
Engine Management
M-Tronic
Spark Arresting Screen in Muffler
Spark Plug
Storing the Machine
Checking and Replacing the Chain
Sprocket
Maintaining and Sharpening the
Saw Chain
Maintenance and Care
Main Parts
Specifications
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Maintenance and Repairs
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Disposal
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STIHL Incorporated Federal
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Statement
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Exhaust and Evaporative
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Emissions Control Warranty
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This instruction manual is protected by copyright. All rights reserved, especially the rights to reproduce, translate and process
with electronic systems.
This manual contains operating and
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safety instructions for all STIHL
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Professional Tree Service Chain Saws.
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A professional tree service chain saw is
designed especially for in-tree
maintenance, tree surgery and other
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cutting work in confined spaces such as
working from a rope and harness or from
a lift-bucket.
Allow only persons who fully understand
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this manual to operate your chain saw.
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To receive maximum performance and
satisfaction from your STIHL chain saw,
it is important that you read, understand
and follow the safety precautions and
the operating and maintenance
instructions in chapter "Safety
Precautions for Chain saw Users" and
"Safety Precautions" before using your
chain saw. For further information you
can go to www.stihlusa.com.
Contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL
distributor for your area if you do not
understand any of the instructions in this
manual.
WARNING
Because a chain saw is a high-speed
wood-cutting tool, some special safety
precautions must be observed as with
any other power saw to reduce the risk
of personal injury. Careless or improper
use may cause serious or even fatal
injury.
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