Stihl MS 201 TC-M User Manual

MS 241 C-M
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Disengage the chain brake.
N Pull the hand guard towards the
front handle until there is an audible
click – the chain brake is
disengaged.
Fitting the chain
WARNING
Wear work gloves to protect your hands
from the sharp cutters.
N Fit the chain – start at the bar nose.
N Fit the guide bar over the studs (1) –
the cutting edges on the top of the
bar must point to the right.
N Engage the peg of the tensioner
slide in the locating hole (2) –- place
the chain over the sprocket (3) at
the same time.
N Turn the tensioning screw (4)
clockwise until there is very little
chain sag on the underside of the
bar – and the drive link tangs are
engaged in the bar groove.
N Refit the sprocket cover and screw
on the nut only fingertight.
N Go to chapter on "Tensioning the
Saw Chain"
Retensioning during cutting work:
N Switch off the engine.
N Loosen the nut.
N Hold the bar nose up.
N Use a screwdriver to turn the
tensioning screw (1) clockwise until
the chain fits snugly against the
underside of the bar.
N While still holding the bar nose up,
tighten down the nut firmly.
N Go to "Checking Chain Tension".
A new chain has to be retensioned more
often than one that has been in use for
some time.
N Check chain tension frequently –
see chapter on "Operating
Instructions".
001BA186 KN
143BA003 KN
3
1
1
2
4
001BA187 KN
Tensioning the Chain
1
142BA063 KN

Stihl MS 201 TC-M Specifications

General

Idle speed	3000 RPM
Motor type	2-stroke motor
Chain pitch	3/8 \
Blade length	350 mm
Product color	Black, Grey, Orange
Motor speed (max)	10500 RPM
Oil tank capacity	0.22 L
Fuel tank capacity	0.31 L
Engine displacement	35.2 cm³
Kickback protection	Yes
Engine power	2.4 hp
Power source	Gasoline
Sound power level	113 dB
Vibration emission	3.5 m/s²
Sound pressure level	100 dB

Weight and Dimensions

Weight	3700 g