User manual STIHL MS-201T

[. . . ] Read and follow all safety precautions in Instruction Manual – improper use can cause serious or fatal injury. Instruction Manual 1 - 49 Manual de instrucciones 51 - 104 English Contents Guide to Using this Manual Safety Precautions and Working Techniques Using the Unit Mounting the Bar and Chain Tensioning the Chain Checking Chain Tension Adjusting the Throttle Cable 4-MIX Engine Fuel Fueling Chain Lubricant Filling Chain Oil Tank Checking Chain Lubrication Adjusting the Telescoping Shaft Fitting the Harness Backpack Carrying System Starting / Stopping the Engine Operating Instructions Taking Care of the Guide Bar Cleaning the Air Filter Engine Management Adjusting the Carburetor Spark Arresting Screen in Muffler Spark Plug Replacing the Starter Rope and Rewind Spring Storing the Machine Checking and Replacing the Chain Sprocket Maintaining and Sharpening the Saw Chain 2 3 14 16 17 17 18 18 18 19 21 21 22 23 23 24 25 27 28 29 29 29 31 31 33 35 35 36 Inspections and Maintenance by Dealer Maintenance and Care Main Parts Specifications Special Accessories Maintenance and Repairs STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement Trademarks Allow only persons who fully understand this manual to operate your pole pruner. To receive maximum performance and satisfaction from your STIHL pole pruner, it is important that you read, understand and follow the safety precautions and the operating and maintenance instructions in chapter "Safety Precautions and Working Techniques" before using your pole pruner. Contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for your area if you do not understand any of the instructions in this manual. [. . . ] This, in turn, increases the risk of piston seizure and damage to the engine. Some fuel additives not only detrimentally affect elastomers (carburetor diaphragms, oil seals, fuel lines, etc. For this reason STIHL recommends that you use only high-quality unleaded gasoline!Gasoline with an ethanol content of more than 10% can cause running problems and major damage in engines with a manually adjustable carburetor and should not be used in such engines. The ethanol content in gasoline affects engine running speed – it may be necessary to readjust the carburetor if you use fuels with various ethanol contents. N Use a suitable tool to push the slide to the end of the slot (see illustration). 1 2 N Press down the throttle trigger lockout (1) and squeeze the throttle trigger (2) (full throttle) – this sets the throttle cable correctly. 18 002BA161 KN 002BA163 KN HT 100, HT 101, HT 130, HT 131 English discharge and resulting fire and/or explosion, do not fill fuel containers that are sitting in or on a vehicle or trailer. The container should be kept tightly closed in order to limit the amount of moisture that gets into the mixture. Fuel mix ages Only mix sufficient fuel for a few days work, not to exceed 3 months of storage. When mixing, pour oil into the container first, and then add gasoline. Close the container and shake it vigorously by hand to ensure proper mixing of the oil with the fuel. To reduce the risk of personal injury from loss of control and / or contact with the running cutting tool, do not use your unit with incorrect idle adjustment. If your power tool shows an incorrect idle adjustment, have your STIHL dealer check your power tool and make proper adjustments and repairs. The idle speed and maximum speed of the engine change if you switch from a fuel with a certain ethanol content to another fuel with a much higher or lower ethanol content. This problem can be avoided by always using fuel with the same ethanol content. Use only STIHL two-stroke engine oil or equivalent high-quality two-stroke engine oils that are designed for use only in air cooled two-cycle engines. We recommend STIHL HP Ultra 2-Cycle Engine Oil since it is specially formulated for use in STIHL engines. Do not use BIA or TCW rated (twostroke water cooled) mix oils or other mix oils that state they are for use in both water cooled and air cooled engines (e. When filling at the pump, first remove the container from your vehicle and place the container on the ground before filling. To reduce the risk of sparks from static HT 100, HT 101, HT 130, HT 131 Fueling N Before fueling, clean the filler cap and the area around it so that dirt cannot fall into the tank. One of two different filler caps is installed as standard at the factory. [. . . ] The warranty repairs will be completed in a reasonable amount of time, not to exceed 30 days. If you have any questions regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities, please contact a STIHL customer service representative at 1-800-4678445 or you can write to STIHL Inc. Com Coverage by STIHL Incorporated STIHL Incorporated warrants to the ultimate purchaser and each subsequent purchaser that your small off-road equipment engine will be designed, built and equipped, at the time of sale, to meet all applicable regulations. STIHL Incorporated also warrants to the initial purchaser and each subsequent purchaser that your engine is free from defects in materials and workmanship which cause the engine to fail to conform with applicable regulations for a period of two years. [. . . ]