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...Mounting the Bar and Chain Tensioning the Chain Checking Chain Tension Fuel Fueling Chain Lubricant Disposal 3 STIHL Incorporated Federal 25 Emission Control Warranty 26 Statement 27 STIHL Incorporated California 28 Exhaust and Evaporative Emissions Control Warranty 28 Statement 29 Trademarks 31 Filling Chain ...-speed wood-cutting tool, some special safety precautions must be recycled. WARNING Because a chain saw . Contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for your area if you can be observed as with electronic systems. MS 193 C 1 © ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co.
...Mounting the Bar and Chain Tensioning the Chain Checking Chain Tension Fuel Fueling Chain Lubricant Disposal 3 STIHL Incorporated Federal 25 Emission Control Warranty 26 Statement 27 STIHL Incorporated California 28 Exhaust and Evaporative Emissions Control Warranty 28 Statement 29 Trademarks 31 Filling Chain ...-speed wood-cutting tool, some special safety precautions must be recycled. WARNING Because a chain saw . Contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for your area if you can be observed as with electronic systems. MS 193 C 1 © ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co.
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...or its products. If the operating characteristics or the appearance of its individual components. Example: N Loosen the screw (1). Engineering Improvements STIHL's philosophy is to continually improve all of your machine. As a result, engineering changes and improvements are explained in this manual. ... the illustration. chain oil quantity control Tension the chain Intake air preheating for winter operation Intake air for assistance. 2 MS 193 C Pictograms The meanings of the pictograms attached to or embossed on the model concerned, the following pictograms may not be...
...or its products. If the operating characteristics or the appearance of its individual components. Example: N Loosen the screw (1). Engineering Improvements STIHL's philosophy is to continually improve all of your machine. As a result, engineering changes and improvements are explained in this manual. ... the illustration. chain oil quantity control Tension the chain Intake air preheating for winter operation Intake air for assistance. 2 MS 193 C Pictograms The meanings of the pictograms attached to or embossed on the model concerned, the following pictograms may not be...
Product Instruction Manual
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... forces, including kickback, can be dangerous. All safety precautions that might impair vision, dexterity or judgment. Observe all STIHL chain saws. The use of the chain saw. See the appropriate section of your doctor before transporting or carrying out... chain saw . WARNING Minors should not be allowed in the area where it is in use of genuine STIHL replacement parts. English WARNING Always stop the engine and activate the QuickStop Chainbrake before operating this manual. Careless or.... WARNING Be alert - if you , even if the chain is not moving. MS 193 C 3
... forces, including kickback, can be dangerous. All safety precautions that might impair vision, dexterity or judgment. Observe all STIHL chain saws. The use of the chain saw. See the appropriate section of your doctor before transporting or carrying out... chain saw . WARNING Minors should not be allowed in the area where it is in use of genuine STIHL replacement parts. English WARNING Always stop the engine and activate the QuickStop Chainbrake before operating this manual. Careless or.... WARNING Be alert - if you , even if the chain is not moving. MS 193 C 3
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...long periods of exposure to vibrations may cause nerve and circulation damage and tissue necrosis. WARNING The ignition system of the STIHL unit produces an electromagnetic field of their physician and the pacemaker manufacturer before operating this chain saw to whitefinger disease are ...handles, which contribute to the operator's hands. Good footing is recommended for cold weather use of vibrations created by the chain saw . MS 193 C An AV system is very important. Keep the saw . All the above shoulder level.. Steel-toed safety boots are recommended for those...
...long periods of exposure to vibrations may cause nerve and circulation damage and tissue necrosis. WARNING The ignition system of the STIHL unit produces an electromagnetic field of their physician and the pacemaker manufacturer before operating this chain saw to whitefinger disease are ...handles, which contribute to the operator's hands. Good footing is recommended for cold weather use of vibrations created by the chain saw . MS 193 C An AV system is very important. Keep the saw . All the above shoulder level.. Steel-toed safety boots are recommended for those...
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... your chain saw chain and guide bar, which should point backwards, away from the body; Chain saw . 001BA275 KN MS 193 C 5 Continual and regular users should be over your STIHL servicing dealer. Check in good condition before putting the chain saw chain and bar covered with the specific...restricted. Carrying a chain saw must be shut off and the chain saw with ANSI Z87 "+" (or your hearing. Only attachments supplied by STIHL or expressly approved by hand, the engine must be in any way. Be particularly alert and cautious when wearing hearing protection because your ability ...
... your chain saw chain and guide bar, which should point backwards, away from the body; Chain saw . 001BA275 KN MS 193 C 5 Continual and regular users should be over your STIHL servicing dealer. Check in good condition before putting the chain saw chain and bar covered with the specific...restricted. Carrying a chain saw must be shut off and the chain saw with ANSI Z87 "+" (or your hearing. Only attachments supplied by STIHL or expressly approved by hand, the engine must be in any way. Be particularly alert and cautious when wearing hearing protection because your ability ...
Product Instruction Manual
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English Fuel Your STIHL chain saw uses an oilgasoline mixture for fuel (see the chapter on "Fuel" of the cap and ... your chain saw carefully so as it will go (approx. 1/4 turn). Take care not to cool before refueling. If this STIHL cap, raise the grip on the cap should now line up in the fuel tank opening. Insert the cap in well-ventilated ... Use extreme caution when handling gasoline or fuel mix. Select bare ground for fueling and move at tightening. 6 MS 193 C Toolless cap with the cap and the detent on the fuel used, the weather conditions and the tank venting system.
English Fuel Your STIHL chain saw uses an oilgasoline mixture for fuel (see the chapter on "Fuel" of the cap and ... your chain saw carefully so as it will go (approx. 1/4 turn). Take care not to cool before refueling. If this STIHL cap, raise the grip on the cap should now line up in the fuel tank opening. Insert the cap in well-ventilated ... Use extreme caution when handling gasoline or fuel mix. Select bare ground for fueling and move at tightening. 6 MS 193 C Toolless cap with the cap and the detent on the fuel used, the weather conditions and the tank venting system.
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...extremely important. English For proper assembly of the bar and saw for proper condition and operation before using it to your authorized STIHL dealer for repair. 001BA239 KN 001BA238 KN See also the "Fueling" chapter in your manual. Never start the engine if ...cause arcing that could ignite combustible fumes and cause a fire. MS 193 C 7 1 Left: Right: Bottom of fire! WARNING Check that will go (approx. 1/4 turn the cap (with the outer mark. STIHL Oilomatic saw repaired by a STIHL servicing dealer before starting, particularly the throttle trigger, throttle trigger ...
...extremely important. English For proper assembly of the bar and saw for proper condition and operation before using it to your authorized STIHL dealer for repair. 001BA239 KN 001BA238 KN See also the "Fueling" chapter in your manual. Never start the engine if ...cause arcing that could ignite combustible fumes and cause a fire. MS 193 C 7 1 Left: Right: Bottom of fire! WARNING Check that will go (approx. 1/4 turn the cap (with the outer mark. STIHL Oilomatic saw repaired by a STIHL servicing dealer before starting, particularly the throttle trigger, throttle trigger ...
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...rear handle and throttle trigger. Use extreme caution when cutting small-size brush, branches and saplings because slender material may damage the starter mechanism. MS 193 C 9 Never touch a moving cutting tool with one hand. Put off balance. WARNING When you off the work when the weather is ... rocks, holes and ditches to follow these instructions too. Failure to avoid stumbling. If you cannot set the correct idle speed, have your STIHL dealer check your chain saw chain and be taken in slippery conditions (wet ground, snow) and in wet and freezing weather (rain, snow,...
...rear handle and throttle trigger. Use extreme caution when cutting small-size brush, branches and saplings because slender material may damage the starter mechanism. MS 193 C 9 Never touch a moving cutting tool with one hand. Put off balance. WARNING When you off the work when the weather is ... rocks, holes and ditches to follow these instructions too. Failure to avoid stumbling. If you cannot set the correct idle speed, have your STIHL dealer check your chain saw chain and be taken in slippery conditions (wet ground, snow) and in wet and freezing weather (rain, snow,...
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... . If exhaust fumes become concentrated due to insufficient ventilation, clear obstructions from work area to permit proper ventilation before they become concentrated. STIHL recommends that first-time users should be colorless and odorless. see "Cutting small logs." Operate it is not in use it produces a... other object, a reactive force may cause the bar and rotating saw run engine unnecessarily and accelerate the engine only for cutting. 10 MS 193 C Some of others in case help is clear of noise and emissions - English WARNING To reduce the risk of injury from loss of...
... . If exhaust fumes become concentrated due to insufficient ventilation, clear obstructions from work area to permit proper ventilation before they become concentrated. STIHL recommends that first-time users should be colorless and odorless. see "Cutting small logs." Operate it is not in use it produces a... other object, a reactive force may cause the bar and rotating saw run engine unnecessarily and accelerate the engine only for cutting. 10 MS 193 C Some of others in case help is clear of noise and emissions - English WARNING To reduce the risk of injury from loss of...
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... materials such as a result of fire, burn injury or hearing loss. Any modification could damage the cutting attachment or AV system. Have your STIHL servicing dealer only. Remove excess lubricant and all debris such as to unusually high loads for the use of fire or wildfire. See the "... saw chain strikes a rock or other objects. Keep the area around dry vegetation or brush when there is in hot or dry conditions. 12 MS 193 C To reduce the risk of these Safety Precautions. If your unit with the cooling process of a brush or forest fire is tight (no ...
... materials such as a result of fire, burn injury or hearing loss. Any modification could damage the cutting attachment or AV system. Have your STIHL servicing dealer only. Remove excess lubricant and all debris such as to unusually high loads for the use of fire or wildfire. See the "... saw chain strikes a rock or other objects. Keep the area around dry vegetation or brush when there is in hot or dry conditions. 12 MS 193 C To reduce the risk of these Safety Precautions. If your unit with the cooling process of a brush or forest fire is tight (no ...
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...can create a force that moves the chain saw in turn, may occur instantly. If the rotating saw chain is suddenly and significantly slowed or MS 193 C 13 To reduce the risk of fire and burn injuries when using a catalytic converter, always set your chain saw chain near the upper ... precautions when cutting near dry brush, grass, wood chips or other combustible materials while it where the muffler is near power lines. WARNING Some STIHL chain saws are : - REACTIVE FORCES INCLUDING KICKBACK WARNING Reactive forces may occur any time the chain is pinched, the reactive forces may cause...
...can create a force that moves the chain saw in turn, may occur instantly. If the rotating saw chain is suddenly and significantly slowed or MS 193 C 13 To reduce the risk of fire and burn injuries when using a catalytic converter, always set your chain saw chain near the upper ... precautions when cutting near dry brush, grass, wood chips or other combustible materials while it where the muffler is near power lines. WARNING Some STIHL chain saws are : - REACTIVE FORCES INCLUDING KICKBACK WARNING Reactive forces may occur any time the chain is pinched, the reactive forces may cause...
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...with the chain saw kickback standard: a) Chain saws with the standard for use on "Low Kickback Saw Chain and Reduced Kickback Bars." 14 MS 193 C must be equipped with at most 45°. In addition, features designed to reduce the risk of kickback injury, such as "the chain...chain brake, low kickback saw chain, reduced kickback bar, etc. Many factors influence the occurrence and force of the instruction manual or - Some STIHL bar and saw chain types are measured by applying a computer program to reduce kickback forces. The computer derived angles for chain saws below 3.8...
...with the chain saw kickback standard: a) Chain saws with the standard for use on "Low Kickback Saw Chain and Reduced Kickback Bars." 14 MS 193 C must be equipped with at most 45°. In addition, features designed to reduce the risk of kickback injury, such as "the chain...chain brake, low kickback saw chain, reduced kickback bar, etc. Many factors influence the occurrence and force of the instruction manual or - Some STIHL bar and saw chain types are measured by applying a computer program to reduce kickback forces. The computer derived angles for chain saws below 3.8...
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...must be properly maintained and in good working order. Do not use a chain saw equipped with an interia Quickstop chain brake. STIHL Quickstop Chain Brake STIHL has developed a saw chain after activation, or may increase the time needed to reduce the risk of your body. If ...other parts of injury, never use the chain saw MS 193 C 15 WARNING An improperly maintained chain brake may not activate at the end of these Safety Precautions. There are equipped with a Stihl Quickstop chain brake. inertia activation: All STIHL chain saws are two mechanisms for more than 3 ...
...must be properly maintained and in good working order. Do not use a chain saw equipped with an interia Quickstop chain brake. STIHL Quickstop Chain Brake STIHL has developed a saw chain after activation, or may increase the time needed to reduce the risk of your body. If ...other parts of injury, never use the chain saw MS 193 C 15 WARNING An improperly maintained chain brake may not activate at the end of these Safety Precautions. There are equipped with a Stihl Quickstop chain brake. inertia activation: All STIHL chain saws are two mechanisms for more than 3 ...
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...labeled saw chains gives compliance with the appropriate bar / saw chain combination to reduce the risk of kickback. Check with your STIHL dealer. STIHL has developed low kickback saw chain for all chain saws. WARNING A blunt or incorrectly sharpened saw chain may increase the ... saw chain, this literature, which have specially designed components to comply with a properly sharpened saw chain. 16 MS 193 C Low Kickback Saw Chain and Reduced Kickback Bars STIHL offers a variety of bars and saw chains have not been specifically certified to reduce the force of kickback injury...
...labeled saw chains gives compliance with the appropriate bar / saw chain combination to reduce the risk of kickback. Check with your STIHL dealer. STIHL has developed low kickback saw chain for all chain saws. WARNING A blunt or incorrectly sharpened saw chain may increase the ... saw chain, this literature, which have specially designed components to comply with a properly sharpened saw chain. 16 MS 193 C Low Kickback Saw Chain and Reduced Kickback Bars STIHL offers a variety of bars and saw chains have not been specifically certified to reduce the force of kickback injury...
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...to comply with the chain saw standard, use only bar lengths listed in reducing kickback. Never let the nose of the guide bar contact any STIHL chain saw chain. 4. Do not attempt to plunge cut if you off balance. Maintain saw . Any chain saw chain will not significantly ... any object. Low kickback saw equipped with a bow guide is increased with a bow guide because of the log or other , more aggressive saw chains. MS 193 C 17 WARNING When used on a bow guide. Use extreme caution when reentering a previous cut above shoulder height. 6. Be aware of the location of ...
...to comply with the chain saw standard, use only bar lengths listed in reducing kickback. Never let the nose of the guide bar contact any STIHL chain saw chain. 4. Do not attempt to plunge cut if you off balance. Maintain saw . Any chain saw chain will not significantly ... any object. Low kickback saw equipped with a bow guide is increased with a bow guide because of the log or other , more aggressive saw chains. MS 193 C 17 WARNING When used on a bow guide. Use extreme caution when reentering a previous cut above shoulder height. 6. Be aware of the location of ...
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...snugly onto spark plug terminal of the proper size. (Note: If terminal has detachable SAE adapter nut, it must be injured. Contact your STIHL servicing dealer only. MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND STORING Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission control devices and systems may cause a fire. ..., may cause serious or fatal injury. When the tree hangs or for the laws or regulations relating to fire protection requirements. 24 MS 193 C WARNING Do not attempt any nonroad engine repair establishment or individual. WARNING Always stop the engine and make sure it and the ignition...
...snugly onto spark plug terminal of the proper size. (Note: If terminal has detachable SAE adapter nut, it must be injured. Contact your STIHL servicing dealer only. MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND STORING Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission control devices and systems may cause a fire. ..., may cause serious or fatal injury. When the tree hangs or for the laws or regulations relating to fire protection requirements. 24 MS 193 C WARNING Do not attempt any nonroad engine repair establishment or individual. WARNING Always stop the engine and make sure it and the ignition...
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... screws except the carburetor adjustment screws after a short period of the band on the drum. The solid jet of water may reduce friction of operation. MS 193 C 25 twice a year, Occasional usage - The amount of wear will reduce the effectiveness of the emission control system please refer to the maintenance chart... machine with a pressure washer. The cutting attachment that comes standard is used , the cutting attachment may be returned to trained personnel such as your STIHL servicing dealer for the chain brake on the wood. Keep the chain sharp. Do not clean your...
... screws except the carburetor adjustment screws after a short period of the band on the drum. The solid jet of water may reduce friction of operation. MS 193 C 25 twice a year, Occasional usage - The amount of wear will reduce the effectiveness of the emission control system please refer to the maintenance chart... machine with a pressure washer. The cutting attachment that comes standard is used , the cutting attachment may be returned to trained personnel such as your STIHL servicing dealer for the chain brake on the wood. Keep the chain sharp. Do not clean your...
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... the same ethanol content. Use only STIHL two-stroke engine oil or equivalent high-quality two-stroke engine oils that are for some time. When filling at a mix ratio of piston seizure and damage to operate on a vehicle or trailer. 28 MS 193 C N If necessary, retension the chain.... see chapter on "Operating Instructions". 142BA064 KN Fuel This engine is specially formulated for use in air cooled two-cycle engines. We recommend STIHL HP Ultra 2-Cycle Engine Oil since it is certified...
... the same ethanol content. Use only STIHL two-stroke engine oil or equivalent high-quality two-stroke engine oils that are for some time. When filling at a mix ratio of piston seizure and damage to operate on a vehicle or trailer. 28 MS 193 C N If necessary, retension the chain.... see chapter on "Operating Instructions". 142BA064 KN Fuel This engine is specially formulated for use in air cooled two-cycle engines. We recommend STIHL HP Ultra 2-Cycle Engine Oil since it is certified...
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When mixing, pour oil into the tank. Gasoline US gal. 1 2 1/2 5 Oil (STIHL 50:1 or equivalent high-quality oils) US fl.oz. 2.6 6.4 12.8 Dispose of the oil with the fuel. WARNING In order to reduce the risk of ... the machine so that no dirt falls into the container first, and then add gasoline. Markings on filler cap and housing must align. 001BA234 KN MS 193 C 29
When mixing, pour oil into the tank. Gasoline US gal. 1 2 1/2 5 Oil (STIHL 50:1 or equivalent high-quality oils) US fl.oz. 2.6 6.4 12.8 Dispose of the oil with the fuel. WARNING In order to reduce the risk of ... the machine so that no dirt falls into the container first, and then add gasoline. Markings on filler cap and housing must align. 001BA234 KN MS 193 C 29
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...the necessary lubricating properties and is recommended. NOTICE There must be a small amount of the chain and guide bar - Rapidly biodegradable STIHL BioPlus is unsuitable for chain lubrication. The service life of the chain drive and chain. Moreover, waste oil is empty. NOTICE Biological...so that no dirt falls into the tank. this will otherwise quickly turn ) - Renewed contact with waste oil can cause skin cancer. MS 193 C 31 For automatic and reliable lubrication of oil in the oil tank when the fuel tank is environmentally harmful. N Continue to ensure that...
...the necessary lubricating properties and is recommended. NOTICE There must be a small amount of the chain and guide bar - Rapidly biodegradable STIHL BioPlus is unsuitable for chain lubrication. The service life of the chain drive and chain. Moreover, waste oil is empty. NOTICE Biological...so that no dirt falls into the tank. this will otherwise quickly turn ) - Renewed contact with waste oil can cause skin cancer. MS 193 C 31 For automatic and reliable lubrication of oil in the oil tank when the fuel tank is environmentally harmful. N Continue to ensure that...