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Stihl MS 200 T User Manual

Stihl MS 200 T
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Instruction Manual
Manual de instrucciones
Warning!
To reduce the risk of kickback injury use
STIHL reduced kickback bar and STIHL PM1
(3/8" Picco) or PMC3 (3/8" Picco) chain
depending on sprocket pitch or other available
low kickback components.
Advertencia!
Para reducir el riesgo de lesionarse como
resultado de un culatazo, utilice la barra de
contragolpe reducido y la cadena PM1 (Picco
de 3/8 pulg) o PMC3 (Picco de 3/8 pulg) de
STIHL, dependiendo de la rueda dentada
usada y de otros componentes reductores de
contragolpe.
Read and follow all safety precautions in
Instruction Manual – improper use can cause
serious or fatal injury.
Lea y siga todas las precauciones de
seguridad dadas en el manual de
instrucciones – el uso incorrecto puede causar
lesiones graves o mortales.
STIH)
STIHL MS 200 T
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Stihl MS 200 T Specifications

General IconGeneral
Engine Power1.7 kW
Displacement35.2 cm³
Fuel Capacity0.31 L
Chain Oil Capacity0.22 L
Oilomatic Chain Gauge1.3 mm
Oilomatic Chain Pitch3/8"
Chain Pitch3/8"
Guide Bar Length30 cm

Summary

Instruction Manual

Safety Warning - Kickback Injury

Warning about kickback injury and use of reduced kickback components.

General Safety Precautions

Read and follow safety precautions to avoid serious or fatal injury.

Guide to Using this Manual

General Safety Warning

Chainsaw safety precautions to reduce risk of personal injury.

Safety Precautions for Chainsaw Users

Kickback Safety Precautions

Understanding and preventing kickback to avoid injury.

Other Safety Precautions

General safety rules including one-handed operation and fatigue.

General Safety Precautions

Cutting Tensioned Limbs

Caution when cutting limbs under tension due to springback risk.

Top Handle Chainsaw Design

Chainsaw designed for tree surgery; increased injury risk from loss of control.

Tree Work Safety

Warning about special techniques and training needed for tree work.

Chainsaw Hazard Warning

General warning about chainsaw hazards and chain speed.

The Operator

Vibration Hazard Warning

Risk of vibration-related diseases like whitefinger.

Fueling

Gasoline Flammability Warning

Caution regarding gasoline's flammability and vapor risks.

Fueling Instructions

Proper procedure for refueling in well-ventilated areas.

Fuel Cap Tightness Warning

Warning about vibrations loosening the fuel cap.

Starting Procedure

Safe Starting Position

Place saw on firm ground, maintain balance, clear area.

Kickback During Start Warning

Ensure bar/chain clear of objects; engage chain brake.

Working Conditions

Exhaust Gas Hazard Warning

Chainsaw exhaust gases are toxic; operate outdoors only.

Hazardous Fumes Warning

Product dust/fumes may cause respiratory issues or cancer.

Asbestos Hazard Warning

Warning about asbestos dust hazards and regulations.

Weather and Ground Conditions

Caution in wet/freezing weather and on uneven ground.

Operating Instructions

Tree Work Safety Warning

Warning on professional training and securing for tree work.

Electrocution Hazard Warning

Precautions when cutting near power lines.

Cutting Instructions

Hold saw firmly with both hands; proper grip technique.

Cutting Instructions

Throttle Lock Warning

Do not operate with starting throttle lock engaged.

Chain Contact Warning

Never touch a chain when the engine is running.

Hot Parts Warning

Muffler and engine parts remain hot after shutdown.

Material Cutting Warning

Only cut wood; avoid foreign objects that cause kickback.

Reactive Forces Including Kickback

Reactive Forces Danger Warning

Reactive forces can be dangerous; understanding causes helps avoid loss of control.

Common Reactive Forces

Identifies kickback, pushback, and pull-in as common reactive forces.

Kickback Explanation

How kickback occurs when the chain contacts an object.

Kickback

Factors Affecting Kickback

Factors influencing kickback occurrence and force.

Warning on Computer Angles

Computer angles may not reflect real-life kickback rotation.

Warning on Attachment Compliance

Use only specified cutting attachments for compliance.

Kickback Safety Devices

STIHL Kickback Reduction Recommendations

Recommends green-labeled bars/chains and Quickstop brake.

Warning on Non-Listed Combinations

Using non-listed combinations may increase kickback risk.

Bow Guide Hazard Warning

Warning against bow guides due to increased kickback risk.

Devices for Reducing Kickback Injury

STIHL Quickstop Chain Brake

System designed to reduce injury in kickback situations.

Hand Guard Necessity

Never operate without a front hand guard for protection.

Chain Brake Prevention Warning

Chain brake devices reduce risk but do not prevent kickback.

Chain Brake Engagement Warning

Do not run engine above idle with chain brake engaged.

Kickback Reduction Components

Reduced Kickback Bar

Green-labeled bars designed to reduce kickback risk.

Warning on Aggressive Chains

Aggressive chains may be less effective in reducing kickback.

Low Kickback Chain

Chains with components to reduce nose contact kickback.

Warning on Dull Chain

Dull or improperly sharpened chain negates kickback features.

To Avoid Kickback

Best protection is avoiding kickback situations.

To Avoid Kickback

Pull-in Explanation

How pull-in occurs when the bottom of the bar stops.

Warning on Brush and Saplings

Caution with small brush/saplings that can catch chain.

Avoiding Pull-in

Start cut at full speed with bumper spike contact.

Pushback Explanation

How pushback occurs when the top of the bar stops.

Avoiding Pushback

Be alert for situations that pinch the top of the chain.

Chainsaw Design Warning

Top handle design for tree surgery increases injury risk.

Cutting Techniques

Tensioned Limbs Safety Warning

Caution with tensioned limbs; potential for loss of control and injury.

MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND STORAGE

Safety During Maintenance

Never operate damaged/improperly assembled saw; stop engine for maintenance.

Ignition System Test Warning

Warning against testing ignition system with spark plug disconnected.

Spark Plug Safety Warning

Use authorized spark plugs; ensure secure connection to prevent arcing.

Muffler Warning

Do not operate with damaged muffler; risk of fire and hearing loss.

Chain Brake Maintenance Warning

Chain brake requires proper maintenance to function correctly.

Mounting the Bar and Chain

Tensioning the Saw Chain

Checking Chain Tension

Procedure for checking chain tension, including break-in chains.

Fuel

Fueling Safety

Reduce burn risk from vapors by carefully removing fuel cap.

Chain Lubricant

Lubricant Recommendations

Use environmentally compatible or STIHL BioPlus lubricant.

Waste Oil Warning

Do not use waste oil; it can cause skin cancer and environmental harm.

Filling Chain Oil Tank

Clean cap, refill oil tank each time you refuel.

Checking Chain Lubrication

Lubrication Warning

Never operate without lubrication; it will damage the cutting attachment.

Chain Brake Function

Describes chain immobilization with the chain brake.

Chain Brake

Inertia Activation

Chain brake can activate by hand guard inertia.

Starting / Stopping the Engine

Oil Quantity Control

Cleaning Air Filter

Adjusting the Carburetor

Checking the Spark Plug

Spark Plug Connection Safety

Ensure secure spark plug boot connection to prevent arcing and fire.

Replacing Starter Rope and Rewind Spring

Tensioning Rewind Spring

Checking and Replacing Chain Sprocket

Maintaining and Sharpening Saw Chain

Correctly Sharpened Chain Importance

Properly sharpened chain cuts effortlessly; dull chain increases effort and wear.

Sharpening Angles and Dimensions

Essential to comply with specified angles and dimensions for safety.

Depth Gauge Setting

Determines cutter height; affects chip thickness.

Sharpening Saw Chain

Depth Gauge Setting

Lowering Depth Gauges

Procedure for reducing depth gauge setting after sharpening.

Maintenance Chart

Parts and Controls

Definitions

Specifications

Special Accessories

STIHL Kickback Reduction Components

Reduced kickback bars, low kickback chains, and sprockets.

Ordering Spare Parts

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