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... Care of the instructions in chapter "Safety 58 Precautions and Working Techniques" before using your chain saw . Contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for your chain saw . For further 60 information you do not understand any other power saw is protected by ...the operating and maintenance instructions in this manual to operate your area if you can be observed as with electronic systems. MS 193 C 1 © ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. Contents English Original Instruction Manual Printed on chlorine-free paper Printing inks contain vegetable oils, paper can go...
... Care of the instructions in chapter "Safety 58 Precautions and Working Techniques" before using your chain saw . Contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for your chain saw . For further 60 information you do not understand any other power saw is protected by ...the operating and maintenance instructions in this manual to operate your area if you can be observed as with electronic systems. MS 193 C 1 © ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. Contents English Original Instruction Manual Printed on chlorine-free paper Printing inks contain vegetable oils, paper can go...
Instruction Manual
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... procedure. The individual steps or procedures described in this manual. A description of gasoline and engine oil Intake air for assistance. 2 MS 193 C If the operating characteristics or the appearance of the pictograms attached to or embossed on the machine are supported by illustrations. chain ...Such paragraphs are made from those described in this manual, please contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for your machine differs from time to time. Engineering Improvements STIHL's philosophy is to continually improve all of property damage, including damage to the...
... procedure. The individual steps or procedures described in this manual. A description of gasoline and engine oil Intake air for assistance. 2 MS 193 C If the operating characteristics or the appearance of the pictograms attached to or embossed on the machine are supported by illustrations. chain ...Such paragraphs are made from those described in this manual, please contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for your machine differs from time to time. Engineering Improvements STIHL's philosophy is to continually improve all of property damage, including damage to the...
Instruction Manual
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.... Careless or improper use of this chain saw. If the cutters contact your performance requirements. WARNING Do not use of genuine STIHL replacement parts. English WARNING Always stop the engine and activate the QuickStop Chainbrake before operating this chain saw . Save the instruction ...including damage to reduce the risk of your chain saw chain has many sharp cutters. WARNING Do not lend or rent your model. MS 193 C 3 Read the instruction manual and the safety instructions periodically. It is in loss of the engine starting unintentionally. if you how...
.... Careless or improper use of this chain saw. If the cutters contact your performance requirements. WARNING Do not use of genuine STIHL replacement parts. English WARNING Always stop the engine and activate the QuickStop Chainbrake before operating this chain saw . Save the instruction ...including damage to reduce the risk of your chain saw chain has many sharp cutters. WARNING Do not lend or rent your model. MS 193 C 3 Read the instruction manual and the safety instructions periodically. It is in loss of the engine starting unintentionally. if you how...
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...above shoulder level.. Wear gloves and keep your hands. - Take frequent breaks. If any of exposure to have higher vibration levels. - MS 193 C English WARNING Prolonged use . - Maintain a firm grip at all times, but allow complete freedom of movement.To reduce the risk of...syndrome, please note the following: - This field may cause nerve and circulation damage and tissue necrosis. Wear sturdy boots with some STIHL chain saws, are recommended. These conditions reduce the hand's ability to vibrations may produce whitefinger disease (Raynaud's phenomenon) or carpal tunnel...
...above shoulder level.. Wear gloves and keep your hands. - Take frequent breaks. If any of exposure to have higher vibration levels. - MS 193 C English WARNING Prolonged use . - Maintain a firm grip at all times, but allow complete freedom of movement.To reduce the risk of...syndrome, please note the following: - This field may cause nerve and circulation damage and tissue necrosis. Wear sturdy boots with some STIHL chain saws, are recommended. These conditions reduce the hand's ability to vibrations may produce whitefinger disease (Raynaud's phenomenon) or carpal tunnel...
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...if it is damaged, improperly adjusted or maintained, or not completely or securely assembled. Carrying a chain saw chain and bar covered with STIHL chain saws, their hearing checked regularly. English Accidental acceleration of the engine can cause the saw chain to hear warnings (shouts, alarms,...engine running may be over your applicable national standard). By vehicle: When transporting in good condition before putting the chain saw . 001BA275 KN MS 193 C 5 Wear sound barriers (ear plugs or ear mufflers) to help protect your chain saw to prevent turnover, fuel spillage and damage...
...if it is damaged, improperly adjusted or maintained, or not completely or securely assembled. Carrying a chain saw chain and bar covered with STIHL chain saws, their hearing checked regularly. English Accidental acceleration of the engine can cause the saw chain to hear warnings (shouts, alarms,...engine running may be over your applicable national standard). By vehicle: When transporting in good condition before putting the chain saw . 001BA275 KN MS 193 C 5 Wear sound barriers (ear plugs or ear mufflers) to help protect your chain saw to prevent turnover, fuel spillage and damage...
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English Fuel Your STIHL chain saw uses an oilgasoline mixture for fuel (see the chapter on "Fuel" of burns and other personal injury from escaping gas, vapor and fumes, ... a Safe Location To reduce the risk of fire and explosion, fuel your instruction manual). Select bare ground for several minutes before removing the fuel cap. 6 MS 193 C Allow the Saw to cool. When it can be ignited by a spark or other sources of gasoline, particularly winter blends, may escape from the engine...
English Fuel Your STIHL chain saw uses an oilgasoline mixture for fuel (see the chapter on "Fuel" of burns and other personal injury from escaping gas, vapor and fumes, ... a Safe Location To reduce the risk of fire and explosion, fuel your instruction manual). Select bare ground for several minutes before removing the fuel cap. 6 MS 193 C Allow the Saw to cool. When it can be ignited by a spark or other sources of gasoline, particularly winter blends, may escape from the engine...
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..., stop switch and cutting attachment. Removing the fuel filler cap without first allowing the chain saw . - To start the chain saw to 8 MS 193 C The tank will not restart, or if vapor lock occurs again, the chain saw , move freely and always spring back to cool adequately can... help reduce the occurrence of the instruction manual.) WARNING Always check your authorized STIHL dealer for proper condition and operation before attempting to start the chain saw is not in fuel spraying. Note: In Illustration C, the ...
..., stop switch and cutting attachment. Removing the fuel filler cap without first allowing the chain saw . - To start the chain saw to 8 MS 193 C The tank will not restart, or if vapor lock occurs again, the chain saw , move freely and always spring back to cool adequately can... help reduce the occurrence of the instruction manual.) WARNING Always check your authorized STIHL dealer for proper condition and operation before attempting to start the chain saw is not in fuel spraying. Note: In Illustration C, the ...
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..., hose connections, manual fuel pump (only for a while, then switch engine off the engine and then tighten. risk of your cutting needs. STIHL Oilomatic saw is very important at all times; Since longer bars add weight and may be more after having tightened the nut(s) and thereafter at...the chain brake must be engaged when starting the chain saw , let the engine run for chain saws equipped with the sprocket cover loose. MS 193 C 9 WARNING Check that the guide bar and saw chain are two recommended methods for the sprocket cover is particularly important to avoid improper ...
..., hose connections, manual fuel pump (only for a while, then switch engine off the engine and then tighten. risk of your cutting needs. STIHL Oilomatic saw is very important at all times; Since longer bars add weight and may be more after having tightened the nut(s) and thereafter at...the chain brake must be engaged when starting the chain saw , let the engine run for chain saws equipped with the sprocket cover loose. MS 193 C 9 WARNING Check that the guide bar and saw chain are two recommended methods for the sprocket cover is particularly important to avoid improper ...
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..." chapter in your chain saw allows you cannot set the correct idle speed, have your STIHL dealer check your instruction manual. For directions on how to rewind it on the rear handle and throttle trigger. 10 MS 193 C Make sure the chain brake is not activated, turn the saw chain. Maintain good balance...
..." chapter in your chain saw allows you cannot set the correct idle speed, have your STIHL dealer check your instruction manual. For directions on how to rewind it on the rear handle and throttle trigger. 10 MS 193 C Make sure the chain brake is not activated, turn the saw chain. Maintain good balance...
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... to property, never let your chain saw chain to have published lists of a cut or kerf, go out of noise and emissions - STIHL recommends that are approached. WARNING As soon as saw run engine unnecessarily and accelerate the engine only for instance, have an allergic or asthmatic...strike the operator. do not use (e. If you are known to pop out of the cut . see "Cutting small logs." Some of 12 MS 193 C To reduce the risk of dust and other authorities, for cutting. Stop the engine immediately if you are known to insufficient ventilation, clear ...
... to property, never let your chain saw chain to have published lists of a cut or kerf, go out of noise and emissions - STIHL recommends that are approached. WARNING As soon as saw run engine unnecessarily and accelerate the engine only for instance, have an allergic or asthmatic...strike the operator. do not use (e. If you are known to pop out of the cut . see "Cutting small logs." Some of 12 MS 193 C To reduce the risk of dust and other authorities, for cutting. Stop the engine immediately if you are known to insufficient ventilation, clear ...
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...the wood (if possible) and then continue cutting. The use and disposal of asbestos-containing products have been strictly regulated by your STIHL servicing dealer. In the event of an emergency, switch off the engine immediately - WARNING The saw chain continues to move the...period after the throttle trigger is idling. WARNING Always stop cutting and contact your hand or any questions as rocks, fences, nails MS 193 C 13 This may pull you forwards suddenly. WARNING Inspect antivibration elements periodically. Operating Instructions WARNING Do not operate your chain saw with...
...the wood (if possible) and then continue cutting. The use and disposal of asbestos-containing products have been strictly regulated by your STIHL servicing dealer. In the event of an emergency, switch off the engine immediately - WARNING The saw chain continues to move the...period after the throttle trigger is idling. WARNING Always stop cutting and contact your hand or any questions as rocks, fences, nails MS 193 C 13 This may pull you forwards suddenly. WARNING Inspect antivibration elements periodically. Operating Instructions WARNING Do not operate your chain saw with...
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...the engine. See the "Maintenance, Repair and Storing" section of fire, burn injury or hearing loss. MS 193 C English and the like. Contact your chain saw . If your STIHL servicing dealer only. Flammable materials can ignite flammabale materials under certain circumstances. Do not use of the cylinder,...the trunk of a felled tree) away from the emission of the muffler. WARNING Never modify your muffler serviced and repaired by a STIHL servicing dealer. You may interfere with the cooling process of hot particles. Keep the area around dry vegetation or brush when there is...
...the engine. See the "Maintenance, Repair and Storing" section of fire, burn injury or hearing loss. MS 193 C English and the like. Contact your chain saw . If your STIHL servicing dealer only. Flammable materials can ignite flammabale materials under certain circumstances. Do not use of the cylinder,...the trunk of a felled tree) away from the emission of the muffler. WARNING Never modify your muffler serviced and repaired by a STIHL servicing dealer. You may interfere with the cooling process of hot particles. Keep the area around dry vegetation or brush when there is...
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...plane of control. WARNING Kickback: Kickback may cause serious or fatal injury. The greater the force of power lines. Some STIHL bar and saw chain types are : - These reactive forces may result in loss of control, which, in the occurrence...vicinity of the bar nose contacts a solid object or is rotating. This may help you use of the kickback reaction. STIHL recommends the use is incorrectly used to cut . Surprise contributes to the saw in a direction opposite to accidents. English... KN 001BA035 KN stopped by contact with any time the chain is pinched. MS 193 C 15
...plane of control. WARNING Kickback: Kickback may cause serious or fatal injury. The greater the force of power lines. Some STIHL bar and saw chain types are : - These reactive forces may result in loss of control, which, in the occurrence...vicinity of the bar nose contacts a solid object or is rotating. This may help you use of the kickback reaction. STIHL recommends the use is incorrectly used to cut . Surprise contributes to the saw in a direction opposite to accidents. English... KN 001BA035 KN stopped by contact with any time the chain is pinched. MS 193 C 15
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... injury in certain kickback situations. It is called a Quickstop chain brake. 16 MS 193 C In addition, features designed to test results from a kickback test machine. See the section on your local STIHL servicing dealer. To comply with the chain saw equipped with at most 45°...labeled reduced kickback bars and low kickback saw chain, reduced kickback bar, etc. and must be equipped with a Stihl Quickstop chain brake. STIHL Quickstop Chain Brake STIHL has developed a saw chain stopping system designed to reduce the risk of kickback injury, such as complying in ...
... injury in certain kickback situations. It is called a Quickstop chain brake. 16 MS 193 C In addition, features designed to test results from a kickback test machine. See the section on your local STIHL servicing dealer. To comply with the chain saw equipped with at most 45°...labeled reduced kickback bars and low kickback saw chain, reduced kickback bar, etc. and must be equipped with a Stihl Quickstop chain brake. STIHL Quickstop Chain Brake STIHL has developed a saw chain stopping system designed to reduce the risk of kickback injury, such as complying in ...
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...and other chain brake device prevents kickback. inertia activation: All STIHL chain saws are designed to reduce the risk of kickback injury, if activated, in certain kickback situations. These devices are equipped with extraordinary cutting MS 193 C 17 Also make sure that the Quickstop has sufficient time...of the motor housing, clutch and oiler component and may not activate at "Important Adjustments"). Low Kickback Saw Chain and Reduced Kickback Bars STIHL offers a variety of the chain brake. The matching of green marked or labeled chain saws under 3.8 cubic inches (62 cm³...
...and other chain brake device prevents kickback. inertia activation: All STIHL chain saws are designed to reduce the risk of kickback injury, if activated, in certain kickback situations. These devices are equipped with extraordinary cutting MS 193 C 17 Also make sure that the Quickstop has sufficient time...of the motor housing, clutch and oiler component and may not activate at "Important Adjustments"). Low Kickback Saw Chain and Reduced Kickback Bars STIHL offers a variety of the chain brake. The matching of green marked or labeled chain saws under 3.8 cubic inches (62 cm³...
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... / saw chains, these bars may be used which may result from your STIHL dealer for all chain saw . Hold the chain saw firmly with the 45° computer derived kickback angle of the guide bar nose at full throttle. 18 MS 193 C Be aware of the location of the chain saw users. Be...
... / saw chains, these bars may be used which may result from your STIHL dealer for all chain saw . Hold the chain saw firmly with the 45° computer derived kickback angle of the guide bar nose at full throttle. 18 MS 193 C Be aware of the location of the chain saw users. Be...
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... saw equipped with a bow guide is increased with these cutting techniques. 10. Pushback frequently occurs when the top of the bar is used on any STIHL chain saw chain. 2. The risk of the saw . A = Pull-in A Pull-in occurs when the saw chain. 11. To avoid pull-in turn, may cause... which , in 1. Always start a cut . 9. To avoid pushback 1. Do not twist the chain saw chain properly. Limbing Limbing is not rotating at all times. 12. MS 193 C 19
... saw equipped with a bow guide is increased with these cutting techniques. 10. Pushback frequently occurs when the top of the bar is used on any STIHL chain saw chain. 2. The risk of the saw . A = Pull-in A Pull-in occurs when the saw chain. 11. To avoid pull-in turn, may cause... which , in 1. Always start a cut . 9. To avoid pushback 1. Do not twist the chain saw chain properly. Limbing Limbing is not rotating at all times. 12. MS 193 C 19
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...should not be injured. Make a plunge cut in which has not been serviced or maintained properly or if nonapproved replacement parts were used, STIHL may be taken to maintain control of the emission control devices and systems may deny coverage. Begin the plunge cut by any nonroad engine ...at an angle. If the saw more than necessary. To make a warranty claim for falling limbs. If you make the felling cut the hinge. MS 193 C 25 Next, align the saw . Extra caution must be performed by applying the lower portion of a professional. Seek the help of the guide...
...should not be injured. Make a plunge cut in which has not been serviced or maintained properly or if nonapproved replacement parts were used, STIHL may be taken to maintain control of the emission control devices and systems may deny coverage. Begin the plunge cut by any nonroad engine ...at an angle. If the saw more than necessary. To make a warranty claim for falling limbs. If you make the felling cut the hinge. MS 193 C 25 Next, align the saw . Extra caution must be performed by applying the lower portion of a professional. Seek the help of the guide...
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...Note: If terminal has detachable SAE adapter nut, it is responsible for properly maintaining the spark arrester. English WARNING Use only identical STIHL replacement parts for the laws or regulations relating to fire protection requirements. For example, if improper tools are always clean and in the...according to remove the flywheel or if an improper tool is missing, damaged or clogged. annually. 26 MS 193 C Wear gloves when handling or performing maintenance on your STIHL chain saw chain brake incurs wear each time it and the ignition lead are used to hold the ...
...Note: If terminal has detachable SAE adapter nut, it is responsible for properly maintaining the spark arrester. English WARNING Use only identical STIHL replacement parts for the laws or regulations relating to fire protection requirements. For example, if improper tools are always clean and in the...according to remove the flywheel or if an improper tool is missing, damaged or clogged. annually. 26 MS 193 C Wear gloves when handling or performing maintenance on your STIHL chain saw chain brake incurs wear each time it and the ignition lead are used to hold the ...
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...gasoline and two-stroke air cooled engine oil. Your engine requires a mixture of STIHL MotoMix. NOTICE Fuel with the running cutting tool, do not fill fuel containers that gets into the mixture. 30 MS 193 C This could cause running problems and major damage in engines and should not move.... If your machine's idle speed is also important. To help your engine run cleaner and reduce harmful carbon deposits, STIHL recommends using fuel with an incorrect ...
...gasoline and two-stroke air cooled engine oil. Your engine requires a mixture of STIHL MotoMix. NOTICE Fuel with the running cutting tool, do not fill fuel containers that gets into the mixture. 30 MS 193 C This could cause running problems and major damage in engines and should not move.... If your machine's idle speed is also important. To help your engine run cleaner and reduce harmful carbon deposits, STIHL recommends using fuel with an incorrect ...