1MS 200 T
English / USA
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© ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG, 2007
0458 162 8621. M10. H7. FST. Printed in Germany
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Contents
Guide to Using this Manual .............. 2
Safety precautions for
chainsaw users ................................. 3
Safety Precautions ........................... 4
Mounting the Bar and Chain ........... 21
Tensioning the Saw Chain
(side chain tensioner) ..................... 23
Checking Chain Tension ................. 23
Fuel ................................................ 23
Fueling ............................................ 24
Chain Lubricant .............................. 26
Filling Chain Oil Tank ...................... 26
Checking Chain Lubrication ........... 27
Chain Brake ................................... 27
Winter Operation ............................ 28
Information
Before You Start ............................. 29
Starting / Stopping the Engine ........ 29
Operating Instructions .................... 32
Oil Quantity Control ........................ 33
Taking Care of Guide Bar ............... 33
Cleaning Air Filter ........................... 34
Motor Management ........................ 34
Adjusting the carburetor ................. 35
Spark Arresting Screen in Muffler ... 36
Checking the Spark Plug ................ 37
Replacing Starter Rope
and Rewind Spring ......................... 38
Storing the Machine ........................ 40
Checking and Replacing
Chain Sprocket ............................... 40
Maintaining and Sharpening
Saw Chain ...................................... 42
Maintenance Chart ......................... 46
Parts and Controls ......................... 48
Specifications ................................. 50
Special Accessories ....................... 51
Ordering Spare Parts ..................... 52
Maintenance and Repairs .............. 52
STIHL Incorporated
Federal Emission Control
Warranty Statement ........................ 53
STIHL Incorporated California
Exhaust and Evaporative Emissions
Control Warranty Statement ........... 55
Trademarks .................................... 58
This manual contains operating and
safety instructions for all STIHL
MS 200 T series power saws. The
STIHL MS 200 T chainsaw is designed
especially for tree maintenance, tree
surgery and other cutting work in
confined spaces.
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.
!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.
