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  • Page 1 STIHL MS 201 Instruction Manual...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Maintaining and Sharpening the Saw Chain Maintenance and Care Minimize Wear and Avoid Damage Main Parts This instruction manual is protected by copyright. All rights reserved, especially the rights to reproduce, translate and process with electronic systems. MS 201, MS 201 C...

  • Page 4: Guide To Using This Manual

    STIHL's philosophy is to continually This Instruction Manual refers to a improve all of its products. For this Intake air baffle: summer STIHL chain saw, also called a machine reason we may modify the design, operation in this Instruction Manual.

  • Page 5: Safety Precautions

    Keep bystanders, especially children, Wear a safety hard hat where there is a injury. STIHL excludes all liability for and animals away from the work area. danger of head injuries from falling personal injury and damage to property objects.
  • Page 6 (bayonet-type) in engage the chain brake and attach the have been approved by STIHL for this position, turn as far as chain scabbard. This avoids the risk of machine. If you have any questions in stop and fold the cliplock the saw chain starting unintentionally.
  • Page 7 – danger of immediately by moving the Master injury due to the rotating saw chain. Control lever / stop switch to STOP, 0 or †. MS 201, MS 201 C...
  • Page 8 Check condition and secure fitting – regularly and correct when possible. Store the machine in a safe, dry room. Check sharpness Have the machine repaired by a STIHL – servicing dealer if the saw chain still Never touch the saw chain when the Vibrations continues to move during idling.
  • Page 9 Use only spark plugs that are in perfect In the event of a chain brake condition and have been approved by malfunction, switch off the machine STIHL – see "Specifications". immediately – risk of injury! Consult a MS 201, MS 201 C...

  • Page 10: Reactive Forces

    – caught or encounters a foreign object in Be aware of the location of the guide – the wood, the chain saw may suddenly bar nose Do not cut with the guide bar nose – MS 201, MS 201 C...

  • Page 11: Working Techniques

    In these cases, do not use a chain saw – use a hoist, winch or dragline instead. Pull out trunks that are lying about and have been cut free. Whenever possible, deal with them in open areas. MS 201, MS 201 C...
  • Page 12 If there is a risk of fire, do not and off balance. Always engage the use your chainsaw near combustible spiked bumper securely in the tree or limb. MS 201, MS 201 C...
  • Page 13 – other than helpers. chain will otherwise be damaged. of deadwood (dry, decayed or rotted wood) Make sure no-one is endangered by the falling tree – the noise of your engine may drown any warning calls. MS 201, MS 201 C...
  • Page 14 On steep slopes, plan escape – routes parallel to the slope. When walking away along the – escape path, watch out for falling limbs and watch the top of the tree. MS 201, MS 201 C...
  • Page 15 Make cuts at both sides of Leave a broader hinge on rotten the trunk at same height as bottom of – trees. MS 201, MS 201 C...
  • Page 16 English The tree is felled with the felling cut (E). Begin cut by applying the lower Contact your STIHL dealer for advice on portion of the guide bar nose – do selecting the right felling wedge (length, Cut horizontally. –...
  • Page 17 (3). Do not cut into the stabilizing strap. – Continue the felling cut on the other side of the trunk. Make sure the second cut is at the same height as the first cut. MS 201, MS 201 C...
  • Page 18 Enlarge the felling cut in direction of strap horizontally at the same level holding strap (2). as the felling cut. Cut horizontally. – Do not cut into the holding strap. – MS 201, MS 201 C...
  • Page 19 (2). Do not cut into the hinge. – Enlarge felling cut as far as holding strap (3). Do not cut into the holding strap. Shout a second warning immediately – before the tree falls. MS 201, MS 201 C...

  • Page 20: Cutting Attachment

    Turn the captive nut (1) to the left until it hangs loosely in the chain sprocket cover Remove the chain sprocket cover (2) with captive nut MS 201, MS 201 C...
  • Page 21 (4) Fitting the saw chain WARNING Put on protective gloves – risk of injury by the sharp cutters! MS 201, MS 201 C...

  • Page 22: Tensioning The Saw Chain (Side Chain Tensioner)

    STIHL MotoMix Shut off the engine. Retensioning during cutting work: Wear work gloves to protect your Switch off the engine. STIHL recommends the use of STIHL hands. Loosen the nut. MotoMix. This ready-to-use fuel mix The chain must fit snugly against contains no benzol or lead, has a high Hold the bar nose up.
  • Page 23 Use only high-quality two-stroke engine location protected from light and the sun. oil – preferably STIHL HP, HP Super or Fuel mix ages – only mix sufficient fuel HP Ultra, which are specially formulated for a few weeks work.

  • Page 24: Fueling

    Raise the grip until it is upright. and do not overfill the tank. The marks on the tank cap and fuel tank STIHL recommends you use the STIHL are then in alignment. filler nozzle for fuel (special accessory). Fill up with fuel.

  • Page 25: Chain Lubricant

    Biological chain oil must be resistant to Right: Bottom of cap in correct posi- aging (e.g. STIHL BioPlus), since it will tion – inner mark is under the otherwise quickly turn to resin. This grip. It is not in line with the results in hard deposits that are difficult outer mark.

  • Page 26: Filling Chain Oil Tank

    Take care not to spill chain oil during work. refilling and do not overfill the tank. Every new chain has to be broken in for STIHL recommends use of the STIHL about 2 to 3 minutes. filling system for chain oil (special accessory).

  • Page 27: Chain Brake

    Pull the hand guard toward the personnel. STIHL recommends that handlebar maintenance and repair work be carried out only by authorized STIHL dealers. NOTICE The following intervals must be complied with: The chain brake must be released...

  • Page 28: Winter Operation

    If the engine is warm, i.e. if it has – been running for about one minute. After engine begins to fire, – after clearing a flooded combustion – chamber. MS 201, MS 201 C...
  • Page 29 Hold the saw firmly on the ground with your left hand on the front handle – your thumb should be under the handle. Put your right foot into the rear handle and press down. MS 201, MS 201 C...
  • Page 30 If the engine is warm, i.e. if it has – out-of-service period, it may be been running for about one minute. necessary to pull the starter rope several times to prime the fuel system. Hold and start your saw as described. MS 201, MS 201 C...
  • Page 31 Move the Master Control lever to the stop position (0). If you have moved the Master Control lever from the starting throttle position (n) to the stop position (0) – depress the trigger lockout and throttle trigger at the same time. MS 201, MS 201 C...

  • Page 32: Operating Instructions

    Slacken off the chain if you have retensioned it at operating Check chain tension frequently temperature during work. A new saw chain must be retensioned more frequently than one that has been in use already for an extended period. MS 201, MS 201 C...

  • Page 33: Oil Quantity Control

    (1), oil outlet channel (2) and bar groove (3) NOTICE Measure groove depth – using the measuring tool on the file gauge The chain must always be coated with (special accessory) – in the area oil. with the greatest wear MS 201, MS 201 C...

  • Page 34: Cleaning The Air Filter

    – then turn it another 1 1/2 turns in the same direction. Lift off the air filter WARNING Wash the filter with STIHL special- If the chain continues moving when the purpose cleaner (special engine is idling, have your saw checked accessories) or a clean, non- and repaired by your servicing dealer.

  • Page 35: Spark Plug

    Fine Tuning for Operation at High only suppressed spark plugs of the until it hangs loosely in the chain Altitude type approved by STIHL – see sprocket cover "Specifications". Remove the chain sprocket A slight correction of the setting may be...

  • Page 36: Rewind Starter

    Unfavorable running conditions. – WARNING If the spark plug comes with a detachable adapter nut (1), screw the adapter onto the thread and tighten it down firmly to reduce the risk of arcing and fire. MS 201, MS 201 C...

  • Page 37: Storing The Machine

    The locking strip is included with the replacement chain sprocket. STIHL recommends use of original STIHL chain sprockets in order to ensure optimal functioning of the chain brake. MS 201, MS 201 C...

  • Page 38: Maintaining And Sharpening The Saw Chain

    – can lead to increased kickback tendency of the chain saw – Remove chain sprocket (3) and risk of injury! needle cage (4) from the crankshaft Clean crankshaft stub and needle cage and lubricate with STIHL lubricant (special accessory) MS 201, MS 201 C...
  • Page 39 The chain pitch marking (a) is embossed Sharpening angle Use a file holder in the area of the depth gauge of each STIHL saw chains are sharpened with a Always use a file holder (special cutter. 30° sharpening angle. Ripping chains, accessory, see table "Sharpening tools")
  • Page 40 The depth gauge determines the depth guide bar) in accordance with the to which the cutter penetrates the wood specified angle – according to the and thus the chip thickness. MS 201, MS 201 C...
  • Page 41 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 201, MS 201 C...

  • Page 42: Maintenance And Care

    Clean Chain oil tank Clean Chain lubrication Check Inspect, also check sharpness Chain Check chain tension Sharpen Check (wear, damage) Clean and turn over Guide bar Deburr Replace Chain sprocket Check Clean Air filter Replace MS 201, MS 201 C...
  • Page 43 150 hours of operation 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 201, MS 201 C...

  • Page 44: Minimize Wear And Avoid Damage

    Starter mechanism – STIHL recommends that you have Spark plug – servicing and repair work carried out Components of antivibration system – exclusively by an authorized STIHL MS 201, MS 201 C...

  • Page 45: Main Parts

    18 Front handle (handlebar) 19 Starter grip 20 Manual fuel pump (depending on model) 21 Fuel filler cap 22 Master Control lever 23 Throttle trigger 24 Throttle trigger lockout 25 Rear handle 26 Rear hand guard Serial number MS 201, MS 201 C...

  • Page 46: Ms 201, Ms 201 C

    20% lower than the 3/8" Picco chain maximum chain velocity in accordance Electrode gap: 0.5 mm with ISO 11681. Contact your STIHL Picco Micro 3 (63 PM3) Type 3636 servicing dealer for advice on personal Fuel System Pitch: 3/8"...

  • Page 47: Ordering Spare Parts

    Serial number power level; the K-factor in accordance approved by STIHL for this power tool or with Directive 2006/42/EC is 2.0 m/s are technically identical. Only use high- for the vibration measurement.

  • Page 48: Disposal

    MS 201 C number are applied to the product. Serial identification: 1145 Done at Waiblingen, 20.08.2014 STIHL products must not be thrown in Displacement: 35.2 cc ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG the garbage can. Take the product, conforms to the provisions of Directives...
  • Page 49 English MS 201, MS 201 C...
  • Page 50 English MS 201, MS 201 C...
  • Page 52 0458-577-0121-B englisch www.stihl.com *04585770121B* 0458-577-0121-B...

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