Instruction manual

MS 201 T
English
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Preparing the machine
N Thoroughly clean the filler cap and
the area around it to ensure that no
dirt falls into the tank
N Always position the machine so that
the filler cap is facing upwards
N Open the filler cap
Filling chain oil tank
N Refill the chain oil tank every time
you refuel
Take care not to spill chain oil during
refilling and do not overfill the tank.
STIHL recommends use of the STIHL
filling system for chain oil (special
accessory).
N Close the filler cap
There must still be a small amount of
chain oil in the oil tank when the fuel tank
is empty.
If the oil tank is still partly full, the reason
may be a problem in the oil supply
system: Check chain lubrication, clean
the oil passages, contact your servicing
dealer for assistance if necessary.
STIHL recommends that maintenance
and repair work be carried out only by
authorized STIHL dealers.
The saw chain must always throw off a
small amount of oil.
Never operate your saw without chain
lubrication. If the chain runs dry, the
whole cutting attachment will be
irretrievably damaged within a very short
time. Always check chain lubrication and
the oil level in the tank before starting
work.
Every new chain has to be broken in for
about 2 to 3 minutes.
After breaking in the chain, check chain
tension and adjust if necessary – see
"Checking Chain Tension".
Filling Chain Oil Tank
0012BA005 KN
Checking Chain Lubrication
142BA069 KN