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

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Saw Chain Maintenance and Care Minimize Wear and Avoid Damage Main Parts Specifications Ordering Spare Parts This instruction manual is protected by copyright. All rights reserved, especially the rights to reproduce, translate and process with electronic systems. MS 201 C-M...
  • Page 4 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 Keep bystanders, especially children, injury. STIHL excludes all liability for and animals away from the work area. personal injury and damage to property The user is responsible for avoiding...
  • Page 6 (bayonet-type) in chain scabbard. This avoids the risk of have been approved by STIHL for this position, turn as far as the saw chain starting unintentionally. machine. If you have any questions in stop and fold the cliplock this respect, consult a servicing dealer.
  • 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 C-M...
  • 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 Instruction Manual. All other work should periodically. be carried out by a servicing dealer. Inspect chain catcher – replace if STIHL recommends that maintenance damaged. and repair work be carried out only by Switch off the engine authorised STIHL dealers. STIHL...
  • Page 10 Always cut at full throttle – 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 C-M...

  • 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 C-M...
  • 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 C-M...
  • Page 13 – be especially careful with trunk damage or Make sure no-one is endangered by the deadwood (brittle, rotten or dead falling tree – the noise of your engine wood) may drown any warning calls. MS 201 C-M...
  • Page 14 Plan escape paths on slopes – 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 C-M...
  • Page 15 Sapwood cuts in long-fibered softwood planned – risk of accident! help prevent sapwood splintering when With rotten trunks, leave a wider the tree falls. Make cuts at both sides of – hinge the trunk at same height as bottom of MS 201 C-M...
  • Page 16 (E)). – higher than bottom of felling until the depth of the kerf is twice the Contact the STIHL dealer for the notch (C). width of the guide bar selection of the felling wedge (suitable The holding strap (F) or stabilizing Swing the machine slowly into the length, width and height).
  • Page 17 The felling cut must be continued on the Do not cut into the hinge – opposite side of the trunk. Make the felling cut up to the Ensure that the second cut is at the stabilizing strap (2) same level as the first cut. MS 201 C-M...
  • Page 18 Cut through the stabilizing strap, horizontal level with the felling cut, with arms fully extended Felling Cut with Holding Strap (Leaner) A) Thin trunks Implement this felling cut when the trunk diameter is smaller than the cutting length of the chainsaw. MS 201 C-M...
  • Page 19 Make the felling cut up to the hinge (2) Do not cut into the hinge – Make the felling cut up to the holding strap (3) Do not cut into the holding strap. Shout a second warning immediately – before the tree falls. MS 201 C-M...

  • Page 20: Cutting Attachment

    If non-matching components are used, the cutting attachment may be damaged beyond repair after a short period of operation. Rotate the captive nut (1) counterclockwise until it hangs loosely in the sprocket cover. Remove the sprocket cover (2) with captive nut. MS 201 C-M...
  • Page 21 Fit the guide bar over the stud (3) link tangs are engaged in the bar and engage the peg of the tensioner groove. slide in the hole (4). Fitting the Chain WARNING Wear work gloves to protect your hands from the sharp cutters. MS 201 C-M...

  • 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: Fueling

    Engine Oil can quickly make the fuel mix unusable. If you mix the fuel yourself, use only STIHL MotoMix may be stored for up to STIHL two-stroke engine oil or another 2 years without any problems. high-performance engine oil in...
  • Page 24 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 the fuel tank.

  • 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: Checking Chain Lubrication

    Check chain lubrication, clean the oilways, contact your dealer for assistance if necessary. STIHL recommends that you have servicing and repair work carried out exclusively by an authorized STIHL Locking the Chain servicing dealer.

  • Page 27: Winter Operation

    Risk of engine malfunction – wear. It is necessary to have it serviced overheating! and maintained regularly by trained personnel. STIHL recommends that you have servicing and repair work carried out exclusively by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer. MS 201 C-M...

  • Page 28: Starting / Stopping The Engine

    There are two ways of holding the saw rewind starter. when starting. 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 C-M...
  • Page 29 Machines without additional manual fuel pump: If the engine is new or after a long out-of-service period, it may be necessary to pull the starter rope several times to prime the fuel system. MS 201 C-M...
  • Page 30 (chain locked) position } and repeat starting will quickly damage the clutch and chain WARNING procedure. brake. An ignition spark may occur if the Master Control lever is not held against STOP or †. MS 201 C-M...

  • Page 31: Operating Instructions

    Tension is correct when the chain fits can damage the crankshaft and snugly against the underside of the bar bearings. but can still be pulled along the bar by hand. Retension if necessary – see "Tensioning the Saw Chain". MS 201 C-M...

  • Page 32: Oil Quantity Control

    The chain must always be coated with (special accessory) – in the area oil. with the greatest wear Chain type Chain pitch Minimum groove depth Picco 1/4“ P 4.0 mm Rapid 1/4“ 4.0 mm MS 201 C-M...

  • Page 33: Cleaning The Air Filter

    30-60 s > 30 s Set Master Control lever to Remove the air filter upwards. position }. Wash the filter in STIHL special Engage the chain brake. cleaner (special accessory) or a Start the engine without depressing clean, non-flammable solution (e.g.

  • Page 34: Spark Plug

    Install only suppressed spark plugs of the The engine runs at idling speed Your NOTICE type approved by STIHL – see saw is calibrated and ready for "Specifications". operation. The calibration process is aborted if the...
  • Page 35 Arcing may occur if the adapter nut (1) is loose or missing. Working in an easily combustible or explosive atmosphere may cause a fire or an explosion. This can result result in serious injuries or damage to property. MS 201 C-M...

  • Page 36: Storing The Machine

    English STIHL recommends the use of original Storing the Machine Checking the Chain Sprocket STIHL sprockets to ensure correct operation of the chain brake. For periods of 3 months or longer Disengage the chain brake: Pull the Have the chain sprocket replaced by a hand guard toward the front handle.

  • Page 37: Maintaining And Sharpening The Saw Chain

    The chain pitch marking (a) is embossed Sharpening angle increased vibration load, unsatisfactory in the area of the depth gauge of each STIHL saw chains are sharpened with a cutting results and increased wear. cutter. 30° sharpening angle. Ripping chains, Clean the saw chain which are sharpened with a 10°...
  • Page 38 90° electric sharpener Depth gauge setting STIHL filing gauge (special accessory, see table "Sharpening tools") – a universal tool for checking sharpening and side plate angles, depth gauge Guide the file: horizontally (at a right...
  • Page 39 – if the depth gauge gauge protrudes past the file gauge, the depth gauge must be reworked MS 201 C-M...
  • Page 40 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 C-M...

  • Page 41: Maintenance And Care

    Lubricating oil tank Clean Chain lubrication check Check, pay attention to sharpness Saw chain Checking the chain tension sharpen Check (wear, damage) Clean and turn over Guide bar Deburr replace Chain sprocket check Clean Air filter replace MS 201 C-M...
  • Page 42 Accessible screws, nuts and bolts Tighten check Chain catcher replace Safety information label replace STIHL recommends STIHL dealers Firmly tighten down the cylinder base screws of chainsaws (3.4 kW or more) after 10 to 20 hours of operation. MS 201 C-M...

  • Page 43: 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 44: Main Parts

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

  • Page 45: Specifications

    Specifications Pitch: 3/8" P (9.32 mm) dry, without bar and chain Drive link gauge: 1.3 mm Engine MS 201 C-M: 4.0 kg MS 201 C-EM with Picco Micro (63 PM) Type 3613 ErgoStart: 4.1 kg Single cylinder two-stroke engine Pitch: 3/8"...

  • Page 46: Ordering Spare Parts

    MS 201 C-M with The guide bar and saw chain are subject 3/8" P chain: 3.3 m/s 3.3 m/s to normal wear and tear. When...

  • Page 47: Guide To Using This Manual 2 Maintenance And Repairs

    Displacement: 35.2 cc approved by STIHL for this power tool or approved disposal site for environment- are technically identical. Only use high- friendly recycling. conforms to the relevant provisions of...
  • Page 48 Spremberger Straße 1 D-64823 Groß-Umstadt Certification No.: K-EG -2010/5599 Technical documents deposited at: ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG Produktzulassung The year of manufacture and serial number are applied to the product. Done at Waiblingen, 03.02.2020 ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG Dr.
  • Page 49 English MS 201 C-M...
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  • Page 52 0458-598-0121-B englisch www.stihl.com *04585980121B* 0458-598-0121-B...

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