Instruction manual

MS 201 T
English
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Use only certified equipment that is
suitable for the application concerned.
Check the condition of the equipment
before each use and replace any
damaged parts.
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personal protective clothing and
equipment.
Transporting the Chainsaw
Always engage the chain brake and fit
the chain guard (scabbard) before
carrying the saw short distances. Also
stop the engine before carrying the saw
longer distances (more than
about 50 m).
Always carry the saw by the control
handle – with the hot muffler away from
your body – the guide bar must point to
the rear. To avoid serious burn injuries,
avoid touching hot parts of the machine,
especially the surface of the muffler.
Transporting in a vehicle: Properly
secure your power tool to prevent
turnover, fuel spillage and damage.
Fueling
Always shut off the engine before
refueling.
Do not fuel a hot engine – fuel may spill
and cause a fire.
Open the fuel cap carefully to allow any
pressure build-up in the tank to release
slowly and avoid fuel spillage.
Fuel your power tool only in well-
ventilated areas. If you spill fuel, wipe
the saw immediately. If fuel gets on your
clothing, change immediately.
This reduces the risk of unit vibrations
causing the fuel cap to loosen or come
off and spill quantities of fuel.
Before Starting
Check that saw is properly assembled
and in good condition. Refer to
appropriate sections in the instruction
manual:
– Check operation of chain brake,
front hand guard
– Correctly mounted guide bar
– Correctly tensioned chain
– Smooth action of throttle trigger and
throttle trigger lockout – throttle
trigger must return automatically to
idle position.
– Master control / stop switch must
move easily to 0 or STOP
– Check that the spark plug boot is
secure – a loose boot may cause
arcing that could ignite combustible
fumes and cause a fire.
Wear safety boots, suita-
ble for climbing, with cut
retardant inserts, non-slip
soles and steel toes.
Wear a safety hard hat
(preferably with chin
strap) where there is a
danger of head injuries
from falling objects. Wear
safety glasses or a face
shield and hearing pro-
tection, e.g. earplugs or
ear muffs.
Wear heavy-duty gloves
with cut retardant inserts.
Use personal fall protec-
tion equipment.
Gasoline is an extremely
flammable fuel. Keep
clear of naked flames. Do
not spill any fuel – do not
smoke.
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Insert the fuel cap with
hinged grip (bayonet-type
cap) correctly in the
opening, turn it as far as
stop and fold the grip
down.
Check for leakage. To
reduce the risk of serious
of fatal burn injuries, do
not start or run the engine
until leak is fixed.