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  • Page 1 STIHL MS 200 T Instruction Manual...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Spark Arresting Screen in Muffler Spark Plug Replacing the Starter Rope and Rewind Spring Storing the Machine Checking and Replacing the Chain Sprocket Maintaining and Sharpening the Saw Chain Maintenance and Care Minimize Wear and Avoid Damage MS 200 T...

  • Page 4: Guide To Using This Manual

    Direction of chain travel Engineering improvements Chain saw operators must be properly secured while working in a tree (e.g. lift STIHL's philosophy is to continually bucket, personal safety equipment, Ematic; chain oil flow improve all of its products. For this safety harness).
  • Page 5 To reduce the risk of accidents or trained for tree surgery work with a tree STIHL recommends the use of STIHL injury, put off the work in poor weather surgery saw and are familiar with this original tools, guide bars, chains, chain conditions (rain, snow, ice, wind).
  • Page 6 If you spill fuel, wipe move easily to 0 or STOP the saw immediately. If fuel gets on your STIHL offers a comprehensive range of – Check that the spark plug boot is clothing, change immediately.
  • Page 7 If your power tool is subjected to the chain continues to rotate for a short unusually high loads for which it was not period after you let go of the throttle designed (e.g. heavy impact or a fall), trigger (flywheel effect). MS 200 T...
  • Page 8 – when the chain at the nose of the guide bar is pinched in the cut. MS 200 T...
  • Page 9 The reaction of the chain even fatal injury. drives the saw straight back toward the Use the tree surgery chain saw with one operator. To avoid pushback. hand only: MS 200 T...
  • Page 10 Cutting techniques: MS 200 T...
  • Page 11 Use only a spark plug of the type fuel vapour – health risk. approved by STIHL and make sure it is Service the machine regularly. Do not To reduce the risk of injury, shut off the in good condition –...

  • Page 12: Cutting Attachment

    English Mounting the guide bar Cutting Attachment Mounting the Bar and Chain STIHL is the only manufacturer in the Releasing the chain brake industry to produce its own chain saws, guide bars, saw chains and chain sprockets. A cutting attachment consists of the saw chain, guide bar and chain sprocket.

  • Page 13: Tensioning The Saw Chain (Side Chain Tensioner)

    – and the drive link tangs are A new chain has to be retensioned more engaged in the bar groove. often than one that has been in use for some time. Check chain tension frequently – see chapter on "Operating Instructions". MS 200 T...

  • Page 14: Checking Chain Tension

    STIHL engines and along the bar by hand when the If STIHL two-stroke engine oil is not guarantees a long engine life. chain brake is released. available, use only quality two-stroke oil MotoMix is not available in all markets.

  • Page 15: Fueling

    3 months. Exposure to light, the sun, low or high STIHL recommends you use the STIHL temperatures can quickly make the fuel filler nozzle for fuel (special accessory). mix unusable.
  • Page 16 Bottom of cap is twisted in relation to position. position. top: Turn and lock the cap clockwise – see sections on "Closing" and "Checking security of cap". Fold the grip flush with the top of the cap. MS 200 T...

  • Page 17: Chain Lubricant

    Rapidly biodegradable STIHL Bioplus is recommended. Biological chain oil must be resistant to aging (e.g. STIHL Bioplus) since it will otherwise quickly turn to resin. This results Thoroughly clean the oil filler cap in hard deposits that are difficult to...

  • Page 18: Chain Brake

    STIHL recommends that you have servicing and repair work carried Pull the hand guard back toward the out exclusively by an authorized STIHL front handle, servicing dealer. Maintain the following servicing intervals: MS 200 T...

  • Page 19: Winter Operation

    Warm start n – this position is used to start a warm engine. Return the shutter to the summer Cold start l – this position is used to position. start a cold engine. This is necessary to avoid engine running problems and overheating. MS 200 T...
  • Page 20 Bystanders must be well clear of times to prime the fuel system. – If the engine is warm, i.e. if it has the general work area of the saw. been running for about one minute. Observe safety precautions. MS 200 T...
  • Page 21 Crank the engine several times with Pull the hand guard toward the top the starter to clear the combustion handle. chamber. The chain brake is now disengaged – Refit the spark plug – see "Spark your saw is ready for operation. Plug". MS 200 T...

  • Page 22: Operating Instructions

    Always slacken off the chain again in use already for an extended period. after finishing work. The chain contracts as it cools down. If it is not slackened off, it can damage the crankshaft and bearings. MS 200 T...

  • Page 23: Oil Quantity Control

    (special accessory) – in the area used most for cutting. Chain type Pitch Minimum groove depth Picco 3/8" P 5.0 mm Rapid 1/4“ 4.0 mm Rapid 3/8“; 0.325“ 6.0 mm Rapid 0.404“ 7.0 mm MS 200 T...

  • Page 24: Cleaning The Air Filter

    Turn twist lock on carburetor box cover counterclockwise – slot Always replace a damaged filter. vertical. Reinstall the air filter. Lift off the carburetor box cover vertically. Clean away loose dirt from around the filter. MS 200 T...

  • Page 25: Adjusting The Carburetor

    (leaner) – no further than run – then back it off 1/4 turn. stop. If the setting is too lean there is a risk of engine damage due to insufficient lubrication and overheating. MS 200 T...

  • Page 26: Spark Arresting Screen In Muffler

    – or sooner if the electrodes are badly eroded. Install Let the muffler cool down only suppressed spark plugs of the type approved by STIHL – see "Specifications". Removing the spark plug Move the Master Control lever to the stop position (0).

  • Page 27: Replacing The Starter Rope And Rewind Spring

    (3) and pawl (4). – Too much oil in fuel mix. – Dirty air filter. The rewind spring may pop out and uncoil during this operation – – Unfavorable running conditions. take care to avoid the risk of injury. MS 200 T...
  • Page 28 Slip the rotor over the starter post – the housing. Hold the rotor steady. turn it back and forth to engage the anchor loop of the rewind spring. Pull out and straighten the twisted rope. MS 200 T...

  • Page 29: Storing The Machine

    It is best to use two saw chains in rotation with one sprocket. STIHL recommends the use of original STIHL sprockets to ensure correct operation of the chain brake. Removing Pull off the spark plug boot.

  • Page 30: Maintaining And Sharpening The Saw Chain

    Clean the crankshaft stub and – this leads to increased physical strain, needle cage, and lubricate with increased vibration load, unsatisfactory STIHL grease (special accessory). cutting results and increased wear. Clean the saw chain Installing Check the saw chain for cracks and damaged rivets.
  • Page 31 The chain pitch marking (a) is embossed ping chain) in the area of the depth gauge of each Tooth shapes cutter. STIHL filing gauge (special accessory, Micro = semi-chisel tooth see table "Sharpening tools") – a Marking (a) Chain pitch...
  • Page 32 To remove file burr, use a piece of (6.35) 0,65 (0.026) hardwood 3/8 P (9.32) 0,65 (0.026) Check angle with file gauge 0.325 (8.25) 0,65 (0.026) All cutters must be equally long. (9.32) 0,65 (0.026) 0.404 (10.26) 0,80 (0.031) MS 200 T...
  • Page 33 0814 252 3356 5605 007 1029 0.404 (10.26) 5.5 (7/32) 5605 772 5506 5605 750 4330 1106 893 4000 0814 252 3356 5605 007 1030 consisting of file holder with round file, taper square file and file gauge MS 200 T...

  • Page 34: Maintenance And Care

    Chain Lubrication Check Inspect, also check sharpness Saw chain Check chain tension Sharpen Check (wear, damage) Clean and turn over Guide bar Deburr Replace Chain sprocket Check Clean Air filter Replace Check Anti-vibration elements Have replaced by dealer MS 200 T...
  • Page 35 Clean, replace if necessary Check Chain catcher Replace Safety labels Replace STIHL recommends a STIHL servicing dealer. Firmly tighten down the cylinder base screws of professional saws (3.4 kW or more) after 10 to 20 hours of operation. MS 200 T...

  • Page 36: Minimize Wear And Avoid Damage

    English servicing dealer. STIHL dealers are Minimize Wear and Avoid regularly given the opportunity to attend Damage training courses and are supplied with the necessary technical information. Observing the instructions in this manual helps reduce the risk of unnecessary If these maintenance operations are not wear and damage to the power tool.

  • Page 37: Main Parts

    13 Oilmatic saw chain 14 Guide bar 15 Bumper spike 16 Oil filler cap 17 Hand guard 18 Handlebar (front handle) 19 Starter grip 20 Carburetor box cover 21 Twist lock 22 Fuel filler cap 23 Ring Serial number MS 200 T...

  • Page 38: Specifications

    Vibration Directive 2002/44/EC see www.stihl.com/vib/ Chain Lubrication Sound pressure level L ISO 7182 Fully automatic, speed-controlled oil pump. Additional manual oil flow control 98 dB(A) Oil tank capacity: 0.24 l Sound power level L to ISO 9207 109 dB(A) MS 200 T...

  • Page 39: Special Accessories

    English – STIHL lubricating grease Special Accessories Ordering Spare Parts – STIHL filler nozzle for fuel – helps avoid spills and overfilling during Please enter your saw model, serial refueling Chain scabbard number as well as the part numbers of –...

  • Page 40: Maintenance And Repairs

    When repairing the machine, only use Directives 2006/42/EC, 2004/108/EC replacement parts which have been and 2000/14/EC and has been approved by STIHL for this power tool or Elsner developed and manufactured in are technically identical. Only use high- compliance with the following...

  • Page 41: Quality Certification

    All STIHL products comply with the highest quality standards. An independent organization has certified that all products manufactured by STIHL meet the strict requirements of the ISO 9001 standard for quality management systems in terms of product development, materials purchasing, production, assembly, documentation and customer service.
  • Page 42 English MS 200 T...
  • Page 44 0458-162-0121 englisch www.stihl.com *04581620121* 0458-162-0121...

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