STIHL MS 200 Chainsaw Owners Manual

STIHL MS 200 Instruction Manual Manual de instrucciones Warning! To reduce the risk of kickback injury use STIHL reduced kickback bar and STIHL PM1 (3/8 ” Picco) chain depending on sprocket pitch or other available low kickback components. Advertencia! Para reducir el riesgo de lesionarse como resultado de un culatazo, utilice la barra de contragolpe reducido y la cadena PM1 (Picco de 3/8 pulg) de STIHL, dependiendo de la rueda dentada usada y de otros componentes reductores de contragolpe.

Read and follow all safety precautions in Instruction Manual ­ improper use can cause serious or fatal injury. Lea y siga todas las precauciones de seguridad dadas en el manual de instrucciones ­ el uso incorrecto puede causar lesiones graves o mortales. English / USA Contents Allow only persons who understand this Manual to operate your chainsaw. To receive maximum performance and satisfaction from your STIHL chainsaw, it is important that you read and understand the maintenance and safety precautions, starting on page 3, before using your chainsaw. Contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for your area if you do not understand any of the instructions in this Manual. ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG, 2004 0458 161 8621. M2. G4. T. Printed in Germany Guide to Using this Manual 2 Some Important Safety Precautions for Chain Saw Users 3 Safety Precautions . 5 Mounting the Bar and Chain . 26 Tensioning the Saw Chain (side chain tensioner) . 28 Checking Chain Tension . 28 Fuel 29 Fueling 30 Chain Lubricant 31 Filling Chain Oil Tank 32 Checking Chain Lubrication . 32 Chain Brake 32 Winter Operation 34 Information Before You Start 34 Starting / Stopping the Engine 34 Operating Instructions 37 Oil Quantity Control* . 38 Taking Care of Guide Bar . 39 Cleaning Air Filter . 39 Motor Management 40 Adjusting the Carburetor 41 Spark Arresting Screen* in Muffler . 42 Checking the Spark Plug 43 Replacing Starter Rope and Rewind Spring . 44 Storing the Machine 46 Checking and Replacing Chain Sprocket . 46 Maintaining and Sharpening Saw Chain 48 Maintenance Chart . Parts and Controls . Specifications . Special Accessories . Ordering Spare Parts . Maintenance and Repairs STIHL Incorporated Federal and California Emission Control Warranty Statement BA_SE_030_005_01_02.fm 52 54 56 57 58 58 59 Printed on chlorine-free paper. Printing inks contain vegetable oils; paper can be recycled. !Warning! Because a chainsaw 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. STIHL’s philosophy is to continually improve all of its products. As a result, engineering changes and improvements are made from time-to-time. If the operating characteristics or the appearance of your chainsaw differs from those described in this Manual, please contact your STIHL dealer for information and assistance. * see “Guide to Using this Manual ” STIHl MS 200 1 English / USA Guide to Using this Manual Pictograms All the pictograms attached to the machine are shown and explained in this manual. The operating and handling instructions are supported by illustrations. In addition to the operating instructions, this manual may contain paragraphs that require your special attention. Such paragraphs are marked with the symbols described below: 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.