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  • Page 1 STIHL MS 201 T 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 T, MS 201 TC...

  • 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

    Observe all applicable local safety Wear proper protective clothing and Persons with pacemakers only: The regulations, standards and ordinances. equipment. ignition system of your chainsaw produces an electromagnetic field of a very low intensity. This field may MS 201 T, MS 201 TC...
  • 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 T, MS 201 TC...
  • Page 8 Shut off the engine before changing the being cut. saw chain. This avoids the risk of injury from the engine starting unintentionally. MS 201 T, MS 201 TC...
  • Page 9 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 T, MS 201 TC...
  • Page 10 Do not use the machine if the muffler is damaged or missing – risk of fire, Exception: adjustment of carburettor damage to hearing! and idle speed. Never touch a hot muffler – risk of burns! MS 201 T, MS 201 TC...

  • 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 T, MS 201 TC...

  • 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 T, MS 201 TC...
  • Page 13 – increased risk of accidents. engine before moving the saw to (underbuck) – be wary of pushback. another position in the tree. MS 201 T, MS 201 TC...

  • Page 14: Cutting Attachment

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

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

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

  • 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 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. MS 201 T, MS 201 TC...

  • 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

    2 to 3 minutes. After breaking in the chain, check chain tension and adjust if necessary – see "Checking Chain Tension". Pull hand guard towards the front handle until it engages audibly – chain brake is released MS 201 T, MS 201 TC...

  • Page 21: Winter Operation

    Risk of engine malfunction – to friction (normal wear). In order for it to overheating! fulfill its function, it must be serviced and maintained periodically by trained personnel. STIHL recommends that maintenance and repair work be carried MS 201 T, MS 201 TC...

  • Page 22: Starting / Stopping The Engine

    Rest your right knee on the after engine begins to fire, – carburetor box cover. after clearing a flooded combustion – chamber. MS 201 T, MS 201 TC...
  • Page 23 – 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 T, MS 201 TC...
  • Page 24 Move the Master Control lever to the front handle. stop position (0). The chain brake is now disengaged – Remove the spark plug – see your saw is ready for operation. "Spark Plug". Dry the spark plug. MS 201 T, MS 201 TC...

  • Page 25: 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 T, MS 201 TC...

  • Page 26: Oil Quantity Control

    (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 T, MS 201 TC...

  • Page 27: Cleaning The Air Filter

    3/4 turn). Do not clean fleece filters (depending on version) with a brush. Turn the low speed screw (L) clockwise as far as stop, then turn it Always replace a damaged filter. back 1/4 turn. MS 201 T, MS 201 TC...

  • Page 28: Spark Plug

    Erratic idling behavior, poor acceleration (even though standard setting of low speed screw is correct) Run engine for 30 seconds at idle speed before making adjustment. Idle setting is too lean MS 201 T, MS 201 TC...
  • Page 29 Unscrew spark plug 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 T, MS 201 TC...

  • Page 30: Rewind Starter

    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 T, MS 201 TC...
  • Page 31 Remove chain sprocket (3) and needle cage (4) from the crankshaft Clean crankshaft stub and needle cage and lubricate with STIHL lubricant (special accessory) MS 201 T, MS 201 TC...

  • Page 32: 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 33 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 T, MS 201 TC...
  • Page 34 – if the depth gauge gauge protrudes past the file gauge, the depth gauge must be reworked MS 201 T, MS 201 TC...
  • Page 35 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 T, MS 201 TC...

  • Page 36: Maintenance And Care

    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 T, MS 201 TC...
  • Page 37 150 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 T, MS 201 TC...

  • Page 38: 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 T, MS 201 TC...

  • Page 39: Main Parts

    18 Oil filler cap 19 Hand guard 20 Handlebar 21 Starter grip 22 Carburetor box cover 23 Twist lock 24 Fuel filler cap 25 Ring 26 Manual fuel pump (depending on model) Serial number MS 201 T, MS 201 TC...

  • Page 40: Ms 201 T, Ms 201 Tc

    Additional manual oil flow control The K-factor in accordance with (9.32 mm) Oil tank capacity: 220 cc (0.22 l) Directive 2006/42/EC is 2.5 dB(A) for Drive link gauge: 1.3 mm the sound pressure level and sound MS 201 T, MS 201 TC...

  • Page 41: 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 42: Disposal

    MS 201 TC 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 44 0458-578-0121-B englisch www.stihl.com *04585780121B* 0458-578-0121-B...

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