Instruction manual

Original Instruction ManualPrinted on chlorine-free paper
Printing inks contain vegetable oils, paper can be recycled.
© ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG, 2011 0458-578-8621-A. M6-75.G11.FST. 0000004976_001_GB
MS 201 T
English
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Contents
This manual contains operating and
safety instructions for all STIHL
Professional Tree Service Chain Saws.
A professional tree service chain saw is
designed especially for in-tree
maintenance, tree surgery and other
cutting work in confined spaces such as
a lift-bucket.
Allow only persons who fully understand
this manual to operate your chain saw.
To receive maximum performance and
satisfaction from your STIHL chain saw,
it is important that you read, understand
and follow the safety precautions and
the operating and maintenance
instructions in chapter "Safety
Precautions for Chain saw Users" and
"Safety Precautions" before using your
chain saw. For further information you
can go to www.stihlusa.com.
Contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL
distributor for your area if you do not
understand any of the instructions in this
manual.
Guide to Using this Manual 2
Safety Precautions and Working
Techniques 3
Cutting Attachment 19
Mounting the Bar and Chain 20
Tensioning the Saw Chain (side
chain tensioner) 21
Checking Chain Tension 21
Fuel 22
Fueling 23
Chain Lubricant 25
Filling Chain Oil Tank 25
Checking Chain Lubrication 26
Chain Brake 26
Winter Operation 27
Starting / Stopping the Engine 27
Operating Instructions 30
Oil Quantity Control 31
Taking Care of the Guide Bar 32
Cleaning the Air Filter 32
Engine Management 33
Adjusting the Carburetor 33
Spark Arresting Screen in Muffler 34
Spark Plug 35
Replacing the Starter Rope and
Rewind Spring 36
Storing the Machine 38
Checking and Replacing the Chain
Sprocket 38
Maintaining and Sharpening the
Saw Chain 40
Maintenance and Care 44
Main Parts 46
Specifications 48
Special Accessories 49
Ordering Spare Parts 50
Maintenance and Repairs 50
STIHL Incorporated Federal
Emission Control Warranty
Statement 50
STIHL Incorporated California
Exhaust and Evaporative
Emissions Control Warranty
Statement 52
Trademarks 54
Warning!
Because a chain saw is a high-speed
wood-cutting tool, some special safety
precautions must be observed as with
any other power saw to reduce the risk
of personal injury. Careless or improper
use may cause serious or even fatal
injury.