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  • Page 1 STIHL MS 201 TC-M Instruction Manual...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

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

  • 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

    The use of noise emitting power tools interfere with some pacemakers. To Safety Precautions may be restricted to certain times by reduce health risks, STIHL recommends national or local regulations. that persons with pacemakers consult their physician and the pacemaker...
  • Page 6 This avoids the risk of the soles. chain sprockets, accessories or chain running unintentionally. technically equivalent components that have been approved by STIHL for this WARNING machine. If you have any questions in this respect, consult a servicing dealer. To reduce the risk of eye...
  • Page 7 Keep the handles dry and clean – – free from oil and dirt – for safe control of the saw. Make sure there is sufficient fuel – and chain oil in the tanks. MS 201 TC-M...
  • Page 8 (hard leaving the saw unattended. fatal injury. hat) and stand well clear of the branches Shut off the engine before changing the being cut. saw chain. This avoids the risk of injury from the engine starting unintentionally. MS 201 TC-M...
  • Page 9 Always push the chain scabbard onto one is endangered. Secure the machine the guide bar as far as it will go. Snap against unauthorised use. fitting (2) must snap onto the chain Store the machine in a safe, dry room. sprocket cover. MS 201 TC-M...
  • Page 10 Instruction Manual. All other work should result in vibration-induced circulation be carried out by a servicing dealer. problems in the hands (whitefinger STIHL recommends that maintenance disease). and repair work be carried out only by No general recommendation can be authorised STIHL dealers.

  • Page 11: Reactive Forces

    Hold the saw firmly with both hands – and maintain a secure grip. Always cut at full throttle. – Be aware of the location of the guide – bar nose at all times. MS 201 TC-M...

  • Page 12: Working Techniques

    The reaction of the chain pulls the saw forward – to reduce this risk, always engage the spiked bumper securely in the tree or limb. MS 201 TC-M...
  • Page 13 – increased risk of accidents. engine before moving the saw to (underbuck) – be wary of pushback. another position in the tree. MS 201 TC-M...

  • Page 14: Cutting Attachment

    Fitting the Chain Rotate the captive nut (1) WARNING counterclockwise until it hangs loosely in the sprocket cover. Wear work gloves to protect your hands from the sharp cutters. Remove the sprocket cover (2) with captive nut. MS 201 TC-M...

  • Page 15: Tensioning The Saw Chain (Side Chain Tensioner)

    A new chain has to be retensioned more groove. often than one that has been in use for some time. Check chain tension frequently – see chapter on "Operating Instructions". MS 201 TC-M...

  • Page 16: Checking Chain Tension

    Use only high-quality two-stroke engine STIHL MotoMix uses STIHL HP Ultra chain brake is released. oil – preferably STIHL HP, HP Super or two-stroke engine oil for an extra long HP Ultra, which are specially formulated If necessary, retension the chain.

  • Page 17: Fueling

    Opening STIHL MotoMix may be stored for up to 2 years without any problems. Thoroughly shake the mixture in the canister before fueling your machine.
  • Page 18 Take care not to spill fuel while fueling 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 19: 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 20: Checking Chain Lubrication

    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. Locking the Chain in an emergency –...

  • Page 21: Winter Operation

    Remove chain sprocket cover – see have servicing and repair work carried "Mounting the bar and chain" out exclusively by an authorized STIHL Pull the hand guard towards the servicing dealer. Maintain the following front handle until there is an audible servicing intervals: click –...

  • Page 22: Starting / Stopping The Engine

    Engine can be started by operating the rewind starter. Run position F – a hot engine is started in this position or the engine runs in this position. Start position } – a cold engine is started in this position. MS 201 TC-M...
  • Page 23 F and the engine set the Master Control lever (4) to times to prime the fuel system. settles down to idling speed. start symbol }. Hold your saw firmly. MS 201 TC-M...

  • Page 24: Operating Instructions

    Retension if necessary – see Check that all settings are correct. "Tensioning the Saw Chain". Check that there is fuel in the tank and refuel if necessary. MS 201 TC-M...

  • Page 25: Oil Quantity Control

    The chain must always be coated with Always slacken off the chain again after oil. finishing work. The chain contracts as it cools down. If it is not slackened off, it can damage the crankshaft and bearings. MS 201 TC-M...

  • Page 26: Taking Care Of The Guide Bar

    (1), oil outlet channel (2) and bar groove (3) Remove the air filter upwards. Measure groove depth – using the Wash the filter in STIHL special measuring tool on the file gauge cleaner (special accessory) or a (special accessory) – in the area clean, non-flammable solution (e.g.

  • Page 27: M-Tronic

    Rotate the captive nut (1) only suppressed spark plugs of the M-Tronic stands for easy, fast starting, counterclockwise until it hangs type approved by STIHL – see constant optimum engine performance, loosely in the sprocket cover. "Specifications". outstanding acceleration and automatic...

  • Page 28: Storing The Machine

    Too much oil in fuel mix. – If you use a biological chain and bar Dirty air filter. – lubricant, e.g. STIHL BioPlus, Unfavorable running conditions. – completely fill the chain oil tank. Store the machine in a dry, high or...

  • Page 29: Checking And Replacing The Chain Sprocket

    Remove chain sprocket (3) and STIHL recommends use of original needle cage (4) from the crankshaft STIHL chain sprockets in order to Clean crankshaft stub and needle ensure optimal functioning of the chain cage and lubricate with STIHL brake.

  • Page 30: Maintaining And Sharpening The Saw Chain

    Carbide-tipped (Duro) saw chains are The diameter of file to be used depends especially wear-resistant. For an optimal on the chain pitch – see table sharpening result, STIHL recommends "Sharpening tools". STIHL servicing dealers. The angles of the cutter must be WARNING maintained during resharpening.
  • Page 31 With the Quickstop Super chain Sharpening angle Use a file holder brake system, additionally press the STIHL saw chains are sharpened with a Always use a file holder (special throttle trigger lockout 30° sharpening angle. Ripping chains, accessory, see table "Sharpening tools") Sharpen frequently, removing little which are sharpened with a 10°...
  • Page 32 – if the depth gauge gauge protrudes past the file gauge, the depth gauge must be reworked The depth gauge determines the depth to which the cutter penetrates the wood and thus the chip thickness. MS 201 TC-M...
  • 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 201 TC-M...

  • Page 34: Maintenance And Care

    Clean, replace filter insert Replace Fuel tank Clean Lubricating oil tank Clean Chain lubrication Check Check, pay attention to sharpness Saw chain Check chain tension Sharpen Check (wear, damage) Clean and turn over Guide bar Deburr Replace Chain sprocket Check MS 201 TC-M...
  • Page 35 Safety information label Replace STIHL recommends STIHL servicing dealers During initial use of chain saws (with a power output of 3.4 kW or more), tighten the cylinder block screws after 10 to 20 hours of operation MS 201 TC-M...

  • Page 36: Minimize Wear And Avoid Damage

    English STIHL recommends that maintenance Minimize Wear and Avoid and repair work be carried out only by Damage authorized STIHL dealers. STIHL dealers receive regular training and are Compliance with the specifications of supplied with technical information. this Instruction Manual will avoid...

  • Page 37: Main Parts

    13 Chain catcher 14 Guide bar 15 Oilomatic chain 16 Spiked bumper 17 Oil filler cap 18 Hand guard 19 Handlebar 20 Starter grip 21 Carburetor box cover 22 Twist lock 23 Fuel filler cap 24 Ring Serial number MS 201 TC-M...

  • Page 38: Specifications

    20% lower than the Idle speed: 3,000 rpm pitch): 30, 35, 40 cm maximum chain velocity in accordance with ISO 11681. Contact your STIHL Groove width: 1.3 mm to ISO 11681 +/- 50 rpm servicing dealer for advice on personal Carving guide bars protective equipment.

  • Page 39: Guide To Using This Manual 2 Ordering Spare Parts

    When repairing the machine, only use replacement parts which have been Serial number approved by STIHL for this power tool or are technically identical. Only use high- quality replacement parts in order to Guide bar part number avoid the risk of accidents and damage to the machine.

  • Page 40: Reactive Forces 9 Disposal

    Model: MS 201 C Serial identification: 1145 Done at Waiblingen, 16.03.2016 STIHL products must not be thrown in Displacement: 35.2 cc ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG the garbage can. Take the product, accessories and packaging to an...
  • Page 41 English MS 201 TC-M...
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  • Page 44 0458-599-0121-A englisch www.stihl.com *04585990121A* 0458-599-0121-A...

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