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Instruction Manual    

Manual de instrucciones

Warning!

For safe operation follow all safety 
precautions in Instruction Manual - improper 
use can cause serious injury.

Advertencia!

Para su seguridad durante el manejo de este 
producto, siga siempre las precauciones de 
seguridad dadas en el manual de 
instrucciones - el uso indebido puede causar 
lesiones graves.

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STIHL SP 200

BA_SP200_86_U_G5.book  Seite 0  Dienstag, 12. Juli 2005  9:56 09

Summary of Contents for SP 200

Page 1: ...on Manual improper use can cause serious injury Advertencia Para su seguridad durante el manejo de este producto siga siempre las precauciones de seguridad dadas en el manual de instrucciones el uso indebido puede causar lesiones graves STIH STIHL SP 200 BA_SP200_86_U_G5 book Seite 0 Dienstag 12 Juli 2005 9 56 09 ...

Page 2: ...orporated Federal and California Emission Control Warranty Statement 38 see Guide to Using this Manual Allow only persons who understand this manual to operate your special harvester To receive maximum performance and satisfaction from your STIHL special harvester it is important that you read and understand the maintenance and safety precautions starting on page 3 before using your special harves...

Page 3: ...here is a risk of damaging the machine or its individual components Note or hint which is not essential for using the machine but may improve the operator s under standing of the situation and result in better use of the machine Note or hint on correct procedure in order to avoid damage to the environment Equipment and features This instruction manual may refer to several models with different fea...

Page 4: ... run unattended When it is not in use e g during a work break shut it off and make sure that unauthorized persons do not use it Most of these safety precautions and warnings apply to the use of all STIHL special harvesters Different models may have different parts and controls See the appropriate section of your instruction manual for a description of the controls and the function of the parts of ...

Page 5: ...ou will not sustain whitefinger disease or carpal tunnel syndrome Therefore continual and regular users should closely monitor the condition of their hands and fingers If any of the above symptoms appear seek medical advice immediately Warning This power tool is equipped with an anti vibration system However owing to the nature of the machine this system cannot be as effective in reducing the tran...

Page 6: ... also wear a face shield or face screen over your goggles or protective glasses Warning Power tool noise may damage your hearing Wear sound barriers ear plugs or ear mufflers to protect your hearing Continual and regular users should have their hearing checked regularly Be particularly alert and cautious when wearing hearing protection because your ability to hear warnings shouts alarms etc is res...

Page 7: ... fuel see the chap ter on Fuel of your instruction manual Warning Gasoline is an extremely flammable fuel If spilled and ignited by a spark or other ignition source it can cause fire and serious burn injury or property damage Use extreme caution when handling gasoline or fuel mix Do not smoke or bring any fire or flame near the fuel or the power tool Note that combustible fuel vapor may escape fro...

Page 8: ...hand as securely as possible Before Starting Warning Always check your power tool for proper condition and operation before starting particularly the throttle trigger throttle trigger interlock stop switch and harness The throttle trigger must move freely and always spring back to the idle position Never attempt to modify the controls or safety devices Warning Never use a power tool that is damage...

Page 9: ...ol Warning When you pull the starter grip do not wrap the starter rope around your hand Do not let the grip snap back but guide the starter rope to rewind it properly Failure to follow this procedure may result in injury to your hand or fingers and may damage the starter mechanism Important Adjustments Warning To reduce the risk of personal injury from loss of control or contact with the moving ho...

Page 10: ...acles such as tree stumps roots and ditches to avoid stumbling Be extremely cautious when working on slopes or uneven ground Warning To reduce the risk of injury from loss of control never work on a ladder in a tree or any other insecure support Working conditions Operate and start your power tool only outdoors in a well ventilated area Operate it under good visibility and daylight conditions only...

Page 11: ...on the engine and will cause the clutch to slip continuously This may result in overheating and damage to important components e g clutch polymer housing components which can then increase the risk of injury from the hook moving while the engine is idling Warning To reduce the risk of injury to the operator from vibrations the unit should be run at full throttle only during the shaking process In ...

Page 12: ...hemical process in the muffler Due to this process the muffler does not cool down as rapidly as conventional mufflers when the engine returns to idle or is shut off To reduce the risk of fire and burn injuries the following specific safety precautions must be observed Warning Since a muffler with a catalytic converter cools down less rapidly than conven tional mufflers always set your power tool d...

Page 13: ...k plug terminal of the proper size Note If terminal has detachable SAE adapter nut it must be attached A loose connection between spark plug boot and the ignition wire connector in the boot may create arcing that could ignite combustible fumes and cause a fire Warning Never test the ignition system with the ignition wire boot removed from the spark plug or with a removed spark plug since uncontain...

Page 14: ...ur right hand The left hand remains free With the hook under tension open the throttle and begin the shaking process Mounting Front End of Drive Tube This chapter describes only the procedure for first time mounting for subsequent mounting procedure see chapter on Transporting the Machine Remove the protective caps 1 from the ends of the drive tube 2 and keep them in a safe place Push the front en...

Page 15: ...end of the drive tube counterclockwise arrow as far as stop Apply marks a A to the front end of the drive tube and the thin locknut 9 as shown in the illustration Hold the drive tube at the engine end steady and rotate the front end of the drive tube clockwise arrow as far as stop about 270 Apply another mark b to the locknut 9 opposite the mark A on the front end of the drive tube 7 8 6 411BA007 ...

Page 16: ...the clamp screw 1 on the gearbox 2 do not unscrew it completely Push the gearbox onto the front end of the drive tube 3 as far as stop the necked area 4 of the drive tube is then covered Line up the gearbox so that the open side of the hook 5 points vertically downward Tighten down the clamp screw firmly The two parts of the drive tube and the gearbox must be in exactly this position when the driv...

Page 17: ...and pull it tight Hold the carrying ring 6 steady tighten the strap wrap it around the drive tube and close the Velcro fastener A properly adjusted throttle cable is the precondition for correct operation in the full throttle starting throttle and idle positions Adjust the throttle cable only after the unit is fully assembled the handle must be in the normal operating position Use a suitable tool ...

Page 18: ...This could cause running problems or even damage the engine For this reason STIHL recommends that you use only nationally recognized high quality unleaded gasoline 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 50 1 two stroke engine oil since it is specially formulated for use...

Page 19: ...the tank Position the machine so that the fuel filler cap is pointing up Take care not to spill fuel while fueling and do not overfill the tank STIHL recommends use of the STIHL filling system special accessory After fueling tighten down the filler cap by hand as securely as possible see Guide to Using this Manual Changing the Fuel Pickup Body Change the fuel pickup body once every year Drain the ...

Page 20: ... in direction B and tighten down firmly the carabiner is now locked Open the carabiners at both ends of the strap 1 Attach the carabiners 2 to the carrying rings 3 as shown in the illustration Close and lock the carabiners Puting on the Shoulder Strap Put the strap 1 over your head making sure the epaulet 2 is flush with your left shoulder Fitting the Harness 411BA021 KN A B 2 3 411BA022 KN 1 2 3 ...

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