Owner's Manual

Original Instruction ManualPrinted on chlorine-free paper
Printing inks contain vegetable oils, paper can be recycled.
© ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG, 2011 0458-577-8621-A. M0-45.F11.DDS. 0000004909_003_GB
MS 201, MS 201 C
English
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Contents
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 and Working Techniques"
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 23
Mounting the Bar and Chain 24
Tensioning the Saw Chain (side
chain tensioner) 25
Checking Chain Tension 25
Fuel 26
Fueling 27
Chain Lubricant 29
Filling Chain Oil Tank 29
Checking Chain Lubrication 30
Chain Brake 30
Winter Operation 31
Starting / Stopping the Engine 31
Operating Instructions 35
Oil Quantity Control 36
Taking Care of the Guide Bar 36
Cleaning the Air Filter 37
Engine Management 37
Adjusting the Carburetor 38
Spark Arresting Screen in Muffler 39
Spark Plug 39
Replacing the Starter Rope and
Rewind Spring 41
Storing the Machine 44
Checking and Replacing the Chain
Sprocket 45
Maintaining and Sharpening the
Saw Chain 46
Maintenance and Care 50
Main Parts 52
Specifications 54
Special Accessories 55
Ordering Spare Parts 56
Maintenance and Repairs 56
STIHL Incorporated Federal
Emission Control Warranty
Statement 56
STIHL Incorporated California
Exhaust and Evaporative
Emissions Control Warranty
Statement 58
Trademarks 60
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.