Stihl MS 200 User Manual (English)

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Questions and Answers:

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walkermaryAug 20, 2025
Why does my Stihl MS 200 Chainsaw chain receive no oil?
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  kelly13Aug 20, 2025
  Several issues could cause your Stihl Chainsaw chain to receive no oil: * The oil tank might be empty, so you should fill it and check the oil pump setting. * The oil inlet hole in the guide bar could be blocked, requiring cleaning. * The intake hose or pickup body might be clogged, suggesting replacement. * The connector may be blocked, requiring cleaning or replacement. * The valve in the oil tank could be blocked, so you should clean or replace if necessary. * The teeth on the worm might be worn, suggesting replacement. * The oil pump might be damaged or worn, requiring a new oil pump.
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Gary ValdezAug 22, 2025
What to do if the Stihl Chainsaw engine runs roughly and loses power?
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  Rebecca HughesAug 22, 2025
  If your Stihl Chainsaw engine runs roughly, misfires, or experiences temporary power loss, check the following: * Ensure the spark plug boot is firmly attached and replace the spring if needed. * Clean or replace the spark plug if it's sooted or smeared with oil, and check the air filter if sooting recurs. * Properly secure any loose ignition leads in the ignition module. * Use the correct fuel/oil mixture. * Set the air gap correctly between the ignition module and flywheel.
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Laura ThompsonAug 25, 2025
What to do if Stihl Chainsaw engine does not deliver full power?
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  Russell Foster DDSAug 25, 2025
  If your Stihl Chainsaw engine isn't delivering full power or runs erratically, consider these potential causes: * Worn or broken piston rings, which would require fitting new piston rings. * A carbonized muffler or spark arresting screen, suggesting cleaning or replacement. * A dirty air filter, which should be replaced. * A severely kinked or damaged fuel hose, requiring a new hose or repositioning to remove kinks.
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Luis PageAug 26, 2025
Why Stihl Chainsaw engine overheating?
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  Gregory AndersonAug 26, 2025
  If your Stihl Chainsaw engine is overheating, it may be due to insufficient cylinder cooling. This can happen if the air inlets in the fan housing are blocked or if the cooling fins on the cylinder are very dirty. Thoroughly clean all cooling air openings and the cylinder fins.
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Dr. James Butler MDAug 27, 2025
What to do if Stihl Chainsaw carburetor floods and engine stalls?
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  Brandon GonzalesAug 27, 2025
  If your Stihl Chainsaw carburetor floods and the engine stalls, it could be due to: * The inlet needle not sealing because of foreign matter in the valve seat or cone, so you should remove and clean the inlet needle and carburetor. * The inlet control lever sticking on the spindle, so you should check the inlet control lever and replace if necessary. * The helical spring not located on the nipple of the inlet control lever, so you should remove the inlet control lever and refit it correctly. * The perforated disc on the diaphragm being deformed and pressing constantly against the inlet control lever, so you should fit a new metering diaphragm. * The metering diaphragm being deformed, so you should fit a new metering diaphragm.
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jennifer77Aug 29, 2025
Why Stihl MS 200 engine stalling at idle speed?
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  alexisgallowayAug 29, 2025
  If your Stihl Chainsaw engine is stalling at idle speed, it may be because: * The idle jet bores or ports are blocked, so you should clean the carburetor. * The setting of the low-speed screw is too rich or too lean, so you should reset the low-speed screw L correctly. * The setting of the idle speed screw LA is incorrect, causing the throttle shutter to be completely closed, so you should reset the idle speed screw LA correctly.
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Kimberly ReedAug 31, 2025
What to do if Stihl MS 200 Chainsaw chain sprocket wears rapidly?
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  daniel90Aug 31, 2025
  Rapid wear of the chain sprocket on your Stihl Chainsaw can be due to several reasons: * The chain may not be properly tensioned, so ensure it is tensioned as specified. * The wrong chain pitch might be in use, so fit a chain of the correct pitch. * There may be insufficient chain lubrication, so check the chain lubrication. * The chain sprocket itself may be worn, requiring a new chain sprocket.
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Ronald GarciaSep 2, 2025
Why Stihl MS 200 Chainsaw saw chain rotates at idle speed?
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  Dana YangSep 2, 2025
  The saw chain on your Stihl chainsaw might be rotating at idle speed due to: * Engine idle speed being too high, which can be adjusted with the idle speed screw LA (counterclockwise). * Clutch springs being stretched or fatigued, suggesting replacement of the clutch springs or installation of a new clutch. * Clutch spring hooks being broken, requiring replacement of the clutch springs.

Stihl MS 200 Specifications

General

Guide Bar Length	30-40 cm
Chain Oil Capacity	0.22 L
Chain pitch	3/8"
Engine Power	2.0 kW
Displacement	35.2 cc
Weight (without cutting equipment)	4.2 kg

Summary

Guide to Using this Manual

Pictograms

Explains symbols and illustrations used in the manual.

Symbols in text

Details how text elements indicate steps or procedures.

Equipment and features

Describes model variations and optional components.

Engineering improvements

STIHL's commitment to product development.

Some Important Safety Precautions for Chain Saw Users

A. A Summary of Warnings on kickback and other Selected Risks

Key kickback warnings and ANSI standard criteria.

B. Other Safety Precautions

General safety measures for chainsaw operation.

Safety Precautions

THE OPERATOR

Operator's physical and mental condition requirements.

Proper Clothing

Guidelines for protective apparel to ensure safety.

THE USE OF THE SAW

Transporting the chainsaw

Safe methods for carrying the chainsaw.

Preparation for the use of the saw

Steps before operating the saw.

Starting

Important adjustments

Catalytic converter

Working Conditions

Cutting Instructions

Grip

How to hold the chainsaw firmly for control.

Reactive forces including kickback

Kickback:

Explains what kickback is and when it occurs.

ANSI B 175.1-2000 chainsaw kickback standard

Devices for reducing the risk of kickback injury

Quickstop chain brake

Low kickback saw chain and reduced kickback bars

Reduced kickback bar

Bars designed to lower kickback risk.

Bow Guides

Warning against using bow guides due to increased kickback risk.

To avoid kickback

Steps to prevent kickback situations.

A = Pull-in:

Description of a specific reactive force.

To avoid kickback

A = Pull-in:

Description of a specific reactive force.

To avoid pull-in

How to prevent pull-in occurrences.

B = Pushback:

To avoid pushback

Steps to prevent pushback.

Cutting Techniques

Felling

Process of cutting down a tree.

Felling Instructions:

Safety guidelines for felling operations.

Felling Instructions:

Escape path

Planning safe escape routes during felling.

Buttress roots

How to cut around large buttress roots.

Gunning sight

Using the saw's sight for felling direction.

Conventional cut

Open-face technique

Making sapwood cuts

B = Felling cut

C = Hinge

Felling cut for small diameter trees: simple fan cut

Felling cut for large diameter trees:

Sectioning method

Technique for felling large trees by sections.

Plunge-cut method

Dangerous technique for felling large trees using the bar nose.

Limbing

Bucking

MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND STORING

Mounting the Bar and Chain

Fuel

Fuel mix ages

Guidance on fuel mixture lifespan and storage.

Fueling

Opening the cap

Steps for safely opening the fuel cap.

Closing the cap

Steps for safely closing the fuel cap.

Chain Lubricant

Change the fuel pickup body once every year

Procedure for replacing the fuel pickup.

Chain Brake

Locking chain with chain brake

Situations where the chain brake is engaged.

Chain Brake

Releasing the chain brake

How to disengage the chain brake.

Check operation of chain brake

Procedure to test the chain brake.

Chain brake maintenance

Regular service intervals for the chain brake.

Winter Operation

Information Before You Start

Starting / Stopping the Engine

Alternative method of starting:

An alternative technique for starting the engine.

Starting / Stopping the Engine

To shut down the engine:

Instructions for turning off the engine.

Allow engine to warm up

Operating Instructions

If engine doesn't start:

Troubleshooting steps for a non-starting engine.

During break-in period

Guidance for the initial usage of a new chainsaw.

Operating Instructions

During operation

Ongoing checks and adjustments during use.

After long period of full-throttle operation

Post-high-throttle operation cooling procedure.

After finishing work

Actions to take after completing work.

Storing your saw for a short period:

Temporary storage guidelines.

Storing for a long period:

Long-term storage guidelines.

Oil Quantity Control*

Taking Care of Guide Bar

Cleaning Air Filter

Motor Management

Adjusting the Carburetor

General Information

Factory settings and adjustment limits.

Standard Setting

The default carburetor settings.

Adjusting Idle Speed

How to set the engine's idle speed.

Adjusting the Carburetor

Erratic idling behavior, poor acceleration

Troubleshooting idle issues.

Fine Tuning for Operation at High Altitude

Adjustments for high-altitude performance.

Spark Arresting Screen* in Muffler

Checking the Spark Plug

Replacing Starter Rope and Rewind Spring

Replacing Starter rope

Step-by-step guide for replacing the starter rope.

Replacing Starter Rope and Rewind Spring

Tensioning rewind spring

How to properly tension the rewind spring.

Replacing a broken rewind spring

Procedure for replacing a broken spring.

Storing the Machine

Checking and Replacing Chain Sprocket

Disassembly

Steps for removing the chain sprocket.

Checking and Replacing Chain Sprocket

Assembly

Steps for installing the chain sprocket.

Maintaining and Sharpening Saw Chain

Correctly sharpened chain

Importance of proper chain sharpening.

Maintaining and Sharpening Saw Chain

Correctly sharpened chain

Importance of proper chain sharpening.

For checking angles

How to verify sharpening angles.

File correctly

Proper technique for filing the chain.

Maintaining and Sharpening Saw Chain

File correctly

Proper technique for filing the chain.

Depth gauge setting

Adjusting depth gauges for proper cutting.

Lowering depth gauges

Process for reducing depth gauge height after sharpening.

Sharpening Tools (special accessories)

Maintenance Chart

Parts and Controls

Definitions

Specifications

Special Accessories

Cutting Attachment

Recommended cutting attachments for safety compliance.

Ordering Spare Parts

Maintenance and Repairs

STIHL Incorporated Federal and California Emission Control Warranty Statement

Your Warranty Rights and Obligations

Owner's rights and responsibilities under the warranty.

Manufacturer's Warranty Coverage:

Details of what the manufacturer covers.

Owner's Warranty Responsibilities:

Owner's duties for maintaining warranty.

Coverage by STIHL Incorporated

STIHL's warranty commitment to purchasers.

STIHL Incorporated Federal and California Emission Control Warranty Statement

Warranty Period

Duration of the emission control system warranty.

Diagnosis

Procedures for determining warranty issues.

Warranty Work

Authorized warranty service and parts.

Where to make a claim for Warranty Service

How to initiate a warranty claim.

Requirements of maintenance

Maintenance practices affecting warranty.

Limitations

What is not covered by the warranty.

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