Stihl MS 201 TC-M

Original Instruction ManualPrinted on chlorine-free paper
Printing inks contain vegetable oils, paper can be recycled.
© ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG, 2015 0458-599-8621-A. VA0.M14. 0000006727_002_GB
MS 201 TC-M
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
working from a rope and harness or from
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 and Working
Techniques 3
Cutting Attachment 21
Mounting the Bar and Chain 22
Tensioning the Saw Chain (side
chain tensioner) 23
Checking Chain Tension 23
Fuel 24
Fueling 24
Chain Lubricant 26
Filling Chain Oil Tank 27
Checking Chain Lubrication 27
Chain Brake 28
Winter Operation 29
Starting / Stopping the Engine 29
Operating Instructions 32
Oil Quantity Control 33
Taking Care of the Guide Bar 33
Cleaning the Air Filter 34
Engine Management 34
M-Tronic 34
Spark Arresting Screen in Muffler 35
Spark Plug 35
Rewind Starter 36
Storing the Machine 37
Checking and Replacing the Chain
Sprocket 37
Maintaining and Sharpening the
Saw Chain 38
Maintenance and Care 42
Main Parts 44
Specifications 46
Ordering Spare Parts 47
Maintenance and Repairs 47
Disposal 47
STIHL Incorporated Federal
Emission Control Warranty
Statement 48
STIHL Incorporated California
Exhaust and Evaporative
Emissions Control Warranty
Statement 50
Trademarks 52