Stihl MS 201 T C-M Instruction Manual - Page 11

Take special care when cutting through a limb. Hold the machine firmly to control and counteract the feed force. Note when reaching the end of a cut that the saw is no longer supported in the kerf. You have to take the full weight of the saw since it might otherwise go out of control - increased risk of accidents. If the saw gets pinched in the cut: - Shut off the engine and secure the saw to the tree - in direction of trunk. - Carefully free the saw from the cut, using another saw if necessary. Make sure your saw does not touch any foreign materials: Stones, nails, etc. may be flung off and damage the saw chain. The saw may kick back unexpectedly - risk of accidents. Warning! To avoid risk of electrocution, take extra precautions when cutting near power lines. Have the power switched off before starting cutting work in the immediate vicinity of power lines. Do not underbuck freely hanging limbs because the chain may get pinched and cause kickback and loss of control. To reduce the risk of injury, take special care when cutting shattered wood because of the risk of injury from slivers being caught and thrown in your direction. After finishing a cut, activate the chain brake to lock the chain or shut off the engine before moving the saw to another position in the tree. Vibrations Prolonged use of the power tool may result in vibration-induced circulation problems in the hands (whitefinger disease). No general recommendation can be given for the length of usage because it depends on several factors. The period of usage is prolonged by: - Hand protection (wearing warm gloves) - Work breaks The period of usage is shortened by: - Any personal tendency to suffer from poor circulation (symptoms: frequently cold fingers, tingling sensations). - Low outside temperatures. - The force with which the handles are held (a tight grip restricts circulation). Continual and regular users should monitor closely the condition of their hands and fingers. If any of the above symptoms appear (e.g. tingling sensation in fingers), seek medical advice. Maintenance and Repairs Service the machine regularly. Do not attempt any maintenance or repair work not described in the instruction manual. Have all other work performed by a servicing dealer. English STIHL recommends that you have servicing and repair work carried out exclusively by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer. STIHL dealers are regularly given the opportunity to attend training courses and are supplied with the necessary technical information. Only use high-quality replacement parts in order to avoid the risk of accidents and damage to the machine. If you have any questions in this respect, consult a servicing dealer. STIHL recommends the use of genuine STIHL replacement parts. They are specifically designed to match your model and meet your performance requirements. To reduce the risk of injury, always shut off the engine before carrying out any maintenance or repairs or cleaning the machine. - Exception: Carburetor and idle speed adjustments. Do not turn the engine over on the starter with the spark plug boot or spark plug removed unless the slide control / stop switch is on STOP or 0 since there is otherwise a risk of fire from uncontained sparking. To reduce the risk of fire, do not service or store your machine near open flames. Check the fuel filler cap for leaks at regular intervals. Use only a spark plug of the type approved by STIHL and make sure it is in good condition - see "Specifications". Inspect the ignition lead (insulation in good condition, secure connection). Check the condition of the muffler. MS 201 T 9