Original Instruction ManualPrinted on chlorine-free paper
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© ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG, 2013
0458-578-8621-B. VA2.K13.
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MS 201 T
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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.
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.
Guide to Using this Manual 2
Safety Precautions 3
Reactive Forces 16
Working Techniques 21
Cutting Attachment 22
Mounting the Bar and Chain 22
Tensioning the Saw Chain (side
chain tensioner) 23
Checking Chain Tension 24
Fuel 24
Fueling 25
Chain Lubricant 27
Filling Chain Oil Tank 27
Checking Chain Lubrication 28
Chain Brake 28
Winter Operation 29
Starting / Stopping the Engine 30
Operating Instructions 33
Oil Quantity Control 34
Taking Care of the Guide Bar 34
Cleaning the Air Filter 35
Engine Management 35
Adjusting the Carburetor 35
Spark Arresting Screen in Muffler 37
Spark Plug 37
Rewind Starter 39
Storing the Machine 39
Checking and Replacing the Chain
Sprocket 39
Maintaining and Sharpening the
Saw Chain 41
Maintenance and Care 45
Main Parts 47
Specifications 49
Special Accessories 50
Ordering Spare Parts 50
Maintenance and Repairs 51
Disposal 51
STIHL Incorporated Federal
Emission Control Warranty
Statement 51
STIHL Incorporated California
Exhaust and Evaporative
Emissions Control Warranty
Statement 53
Trademarks 56
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