STIHL SP 200 Harvester Owners Manual

STIHL SP 200 Instruction Manual Manual de instrucciones Warning! For safe operation follow all safety precautions in Instruction Manual – improper use can cause serious injury. Advertencia! Para su seguridad durante el manejo de este producto, siga siempre las precauciones de seguridad dadas en el manual de instrucciones – el uso indebido puede causar lesiones graves. English / USA Contents Allow only persons who understand this manual to operate your special harvester. To receive maximum performance and satisfaction from your STIHL special harvester, it is important that you read and understand the maintenance and safety precautions, starting on page 3, before using your special harvester.

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, 2005 0458 411 8621. M0,5. G5. T. Printed in Germany Guide to Using this Manual 2 Safety Precautions and Working Techniques . 3 Using the Unit . 13 Assembling the Unit . 13 Fitting the Carrying Rings . 16 Adjusting the Throttle Cable* 16 Fuel 17 Fueling 18 Fitting the Harness . 19 Starting / Stopping the Engine 21 Transporting the Machine . 23 Operating Instructions 24 Cleaning the Air Filter . 25 Motor Management 25 Adjusting the Carburetor 26 Checking the Spark Plug 27 Engine Running Behavior . 28 Replacing Starter Rope and Rewind Spring . 29 Storing the Machine 31 User Checks and Maintenance 31 Checks and Maintenance by STIHL Dealer . 32 Maintenance Chart . 33 Main Parts and Controls . 34 Specifications . 36 Special Accessories . 37 Maintenance and Repairs . 37 STIHL Incorporated Federal and California Emission Control Warranty Statement 38 Printed on chlorine-free paper. Printing inks contain vegetable oils; paper can be recycled. BA_SE_013_004_01_02.fm !Warning! Because a special harvester is a highspeed gasoline-powered tool some special safety precautions must be observed to reduce the risk of personal injury. Careless or improper use may cause serious or even fatal injury. Always wear proper eye protection. 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 special harvester differs from those described in this manual, please contact your STIHL dealer for information and assistance. * see “Guide to Using this Manual ” STIHl SP 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. Note or hint which is not essential for using the machine, but may improve the operator’s understanding of the situation and result in better use of the machine. Note or hint on correct procedure in order to avoid damage to the environment. Equipment and features This instruction manual may refer to several models with different features. Components that are not installed on all models and related applications are marked with an asterisk (*). Such components may be available as special accessories from your STIHL dealer. Symbols in text The individual steps or procedures described in the manual may be marked in different ways: : A bullet marks a step or procedure without direct reference to an illustration. Engineering improvements 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 machine differ from those described in this manual, please contact your STIHL dealer for assistance. Therefore some changes, modifications and improvements may not be covered in this manual. A description of a step or procedure that refers directly to an illustration may contain item numbers that appear in the illustration. Example: Loosen the screw (1) Lever (2). 2 SP 200 English / USA Safety Precautions and Working Techniques Because a special harvester is a high-speed power tool, special safety precautions must be observed to reduce the risk of personal injury. It is important that you read, fully understand and observe the following safety precautions and warnings. Read the instruction manual and the safety precautions periodically. Careless or improper use may cause serious or fatal injury. Have your STIHL dealer show you how to operate your power tool. Observe all applicable local safety regulations, standards and ordinances. !Warning! Minors should never be allowed to use this power tool. Bystanders, especially children, and animals should not be allowed in the area where it is in use.