In order to comply with the kickback performance requirements of Sec. 5.11 of ANSI standard B 175.1-2000, do not use replacement saw chains unless they have been designated as meeting the ANSI Sec. 5.11 requirements on this specific engine unit, or have been designated as "low kickback" saw chains in accordance with the ANSI B 175.1-2000 standard.

Since new bar/chain combinations may be developed after publication of this Manual, ask your STIHL dealer for the latest STIHL recommendations.

Special Accessories

Contact your STIHL dealer for information regarding special accessories that may be available for your product.

Chain scabbard

If you use guide bars of different lengths on the saw, the length of the chain scabbard must be matched to the guide bar to help reduce the risk of injury.

If the chain scabbard does not cover the full length of the guide bar, a suitable chain scabbard or a scabbard extension is necessary.

Depending on the model, the scabbard extension either comes standard with the saw or is available as a special accessory.

Fitting the chain scabbard extension onto the scabbard

The scabbard extension has two square cut-outs (1) that fit onto one of several sets of locking tabs (2, 3, 4) located on the scabbard. Each set of locking tabs is marked with the lenght of the bar to which they correspond, given in centimeters on one tab and in inches on the other.

English

1

2

3

4

 

 

cm

 

 

 

 

INCH

 

 

 

1

2

3

4

KN

001BA209

 

 

 

 

NDetermine the appropriate set of tabs to be used based on the length the bar

NPush the scabbard extension over the scabbard until the cut-outs align with desired set of tabs, and let them lock together

MS 201, MS 201 C

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