Instruction manual

MS 201 T
English
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Pictograms
Pictograms that appear on the machine
are explained in this Instruction Manual.
Depending on the machine and
equipment version, the following
pictograms may appear on the machine.
Symbols in text
Warning where there is a risk of an
accident or personal injury or serious
damage to property.
Caution where there is a risk of
damaging the machine or its individual
components.
Engineering improvements
STIHL's philosophy is to continually
improve all of its products. For this
reason we may modify the design,
engineering and appearance of our
products periodically.
Therefore, some changes, modifications
and improvements may not be covered
in this manual.
Tree surgery chainsaws are special-
purpose saws equipped with a top
handle. They are designed specifically
for tree surgery and maintenance in the
crown of the standing tree. They must
not be used for felling trees or cutting
firewood. Normal chainsaws with wider
spaced handles are recommended for
such operations.
Chainsaw operators must be properly
secured while working in a tree (e.g. lift
bucket, personal safety equipment,
safety harness).
Operators must be specially trained for
tree surgery work with the tree surgery
chainsaw:
– in safe working techniques
– in the use of personal safety
equipment
– in the use of fall protection
equipment
Guide to Using this Manual
Fuel tank; fuel mixture of
gasoline and engine oil
Tank for chain oil; chain
oil
Engage and release
chain brake
Coasting brake
Direction of chain travel
Ematic; chain oil flow
adjustment
Tension saw chain
Intake air baffle: winter
operation
Intake air baffle: summer
operation
Handle heating
Actuate decompression
valve
Actuate manual fuel
pump
Safety Precautions and
Working Techniques
This special chain-
saw may be used
only by persons
who are trained in
special cutting and
working
techniques.
Due to the special handle
design (closely spaced
handles) there is an
increased risk of injury
using this kind of saw (cut
injuries due to uncon-
trolled reactive forces of
the chainsaw).