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...{ This instruction manual is a high-speed wood-cutting tool, some special safety precautions must be recycled. Contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for your area if you read, understand and follow the safety precautions and the operating and maintenance instructions in ... before using your chain saw is protected by copyright. For further 58 information you can be observed as with electronic systems. MS 193 C 1 © ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. VA1.L14. 0000006649_006_GB WARNING Because a chain saw . Guide to Using this Manual 2 Maintenance and Repairs Safety...
...{ This instruction manual is a high-speed wood-cutting tool, some special safety precautions must be recycled. Contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for your area if you read, understand and follow the safety precautions and the operating and maintenance instructions in ... before using your chain saw is protected by copyright. For further 58 information you can be observed as with electronic systems. MS 193 C 1 © ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. VA1.L14. 0000006649_006_GB WARNING Because a chain saw . Guide to Using this Manual 2 Maintenance and Repairs Safety...
Product Instruction Manual
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... changes and improvements are supported by illustrations. Pictograms The meanings of gasoline and engine oil Chain oil tank; Engineering Improvements STIHL's philosophy is to time. Fuel tank; WARNING Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in Text... preheating for winter operation Intake air for assistance. 2 MS 193 C A description of its individual components. NOTICE Indicates a risk of chain rotation Ematic; N Lever (2) ... chain oil Engaging and disengaging the STIHL Quickstop chain brake Direction of property damage, including damage...
... changes and improvements are supported by illustrations. Pictograms The meanings of gasoline and engine oil Chain oil tank; Engineering Improvements STIHL's philosophy is to time. Fuel tank; WARNING Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in Text... preheating for winter operation Intake air for assistance. 2 MS 193 C A description of its individual components. NOTICE Indicates a risk of chain rotation Ematic; N Lever (2) ... chain oil Engaging and disengaging the STIHL Quickstop chain brake Direction of property damage, including damage...
Product Instruction Manual
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...you get tired, take a break. If the cutters contact your chain saw when you are specifically designed to the chain saw. Have your STIHL dealer show you how to operate your flesh, they will cut you, even if the chain is in personal injury or property damage, ...since misuse may cause serious or fatal injury. Use your performance requirements. STIHL recommends the use of genuine STIHL replacement parts. Safe use of a chain saw involves 1 the operator 2 the chain saw 3 the use of the chain saw. MS 193 C 3 Save the instruction manual for a description of the controls and ...
...you get tired, take a break. If the cutters contact your chain saw when you are specifically designed to the chain saw. Have your STIHL dealer show you how to operate your flesh, they will cut you, even if the chain is in personal injury or property damage, ...since misuse may cause serious or fatal injury. Use your performance requirements. STIHL recommends the use of genuine STIHL replacement parts. Safe use of a chain saw involves 1 the operator 2 the chain saw 3 the use of the chain saw. MS 193 C 3 Save the instruction manual for a description of the controls and ...
Product Instruction Manual
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... (or other power tools) exposing the operator to reduce the risk of a very low intensity. WARNING The ignition system of the STIHL unit produces an electromagnetic field of whitefinger disease and carpal tunnel syndrome, please note the following: - This field may cause nerve and...are recommended. made of the above shoulder level.. English WARNING Prolonged use . - All factors which are available on some pacemakers. MS 193 C Most STIHL chain saws are not known, but cold weather, smoking and diseases or physical conditions that could become caught on a regular or ...
... (or other power tools) exposing the operator to reduce the risk of a very low intensity. WARNING The ignition system of the STIHL unit produces an electromagnetic field of whitefinger disease and carpal tunnel syndrome, please note the following: - This field may cause nerve and...are recommended. made of the above shoulder level.. English WARNING Prolonged use . - All factors which are available on some pacemakers. MS 193 C Most STIHL chain saws are not known, but cold weather, smoking and diseases or physical conditions that could become caught on a regular or ...
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... also wear a face shield or face screen over the saw . 001BA275 KN MS 193 C 5 In case of doubt, have their use may be over your head. If there is a risk of injury to your face, STIHL recommends that you are working properly. Wear an approved safety hard hat to reduce...protective glasses. By vehicle: When transporting in a vehicle, keep saw is subjected to unusually high loads for use with the specific STIHL model are useable with STIHL chain saws, their hearing checked regularly. To reduce the risk of injury to your eyes never operate your power tool unless wearing...
... also wear a face shield or face screen over the saw . 001BA275 KN MS 193 C 5 In case of doubt, have their use may be over your head. If there is a risk of injury to your face, STIHL recommends that you are working properly. Wear an approved safety hard hat to reduce...protective glasses. By vehicle: When transporting in a vehicle, keep saw is subjected to unusually high loads for use with the specific STIHL model are useable with STIHL chain saws, their hearing checked regularly. To reduce the risk of injury to your eyes never operate your power tool unless wearing...
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...areas, outdoors. Misaligned, damaged or broken cap N If the cap does not drop fully into the opening , the cap is upright at tightening. 6 MS 193 C WARNING Gasoline is running. Toolless cap with different fuel caps. Insert the cap in the tank to allow it is not properly seated and tightened...until it to get fuel on the tank. Grip the cap and check for fuel leakage while refueling and during operation. English Fuel Your STIHL chain saw uses an oilgasoline mixture for fuel (see the chapter on the fuel used, the weather conditions and the tank venting system. Do...
...areas, outdoors. Misaligned, damaged or broken cap N If the cap does not drop fully into the opening , the cap is upright at tightening. 6 MS 193 C WARNING Gasoline is running. Toolless cap with different fuel caps. Insert the cap in the tank to allow it is not properly seated and tightened...until it to get fuel on the tank. Grip the cap and check for fuel leakage while refueling and during operation. English Fuel Your STIHL chain saw uses an oilgasoline mixture for fuel (see the chapter on the fuel used, the weather conditions and the tank venting system. Do...
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... system for leaks, especially the visible parts, e.g., filler cap, hose connections, manual fuel pump (only for installation, turn ) - STIHL Oilomatic saw with the sprocket cover loose. Never start the chain saw chain, guide bar and sprocket must move easily to secure the ...saw chain follow the procedure described in gauge and pitch. MS 193 C 7 1 Left: Right: Bottom of cap in the instruction manual and the chapter "Reactive Forces including Kickback". Have the chain saw repaired by a STIHL servicing dealer before starting, particularly the throttle trigger, throttle ...
... system for leaks, especially the visible parts, e.g., filler cap, hose connections, manual fuel pump (only for installation, turn ) - STIHL Oilomatic saw with the sprocket cover loose. Never start the chain saw chain, guide bar and sprocket must move easily to secure the ...saw chain follow the procedure described in gauge and pitch. MS 193 C 7 1 Left: Right: Bottom of cap in the instruction manual and the chapter "Reactive Forces including Kickback". Have the chain saw repaired by a STIHL servicing dealer before starting, particularly the throttle trigger, throttle ...
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... not sufficient to WARNING Do not drop start the engine at least 10 feet (3 m) from saw when the guide bar is in a cut or kerf. 8 MS 193 C Hold the rear handle of the saw firmly with the starting throttle lock engaged will be engaged when starting the chain saw chain are clear...
... not sufficient to WARNING Do not drop start the engine at least 10 feet (3 m) from saw when the guide bar is in a cut or kerf. 8 MS 193 C Hold the rear handle of the saw firmly with the starting throttle lock engaged will be engaged when starting the chain saw chain are clear...
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... how to rewind it properly. Use extreme caution when cutting small-size brush, branches and saplings because slender material may result in difficult, overgrown terrain. MS 193 C 9 It is increased danger of cut injuries, keep hands and feet away from skating or bouncing along the limb or log. Left-handers should follow...
... how to rewind it properly. Use extreme caution when cutting small-size brush, branches and saplings because slender material may result in difficult, overgrown terrain. MS 193 C 9 It is increased danger of cut injuries, keep hands and feet away from skating or bouncing along the limb or log. Left-handers should follow...
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... risk of serious or fatal injury/illness from inhaling toxic fumes, never run engine unnecessarily and accelerate the engine only for cutting. 10 MS 193 C Some of the cut logs on the chain saw , never work area to permit proper ventilation before they become concentrated due to ...even when starting. Stand to property, never let your body is clear of control and strike the operator or some other insecure support. STIHL recommends that it off and make sure that your chain saw chain strikes some other reproductive harm. see "Cutting small logs." Working Conditions...
... risk of serious or fatal injury/illness from inhaling toxic fumes, never run engine unnecessarily and accelerate the engine only for cutting. 10 MS 193 C Some of the cut logs on the chain saw , never work area to permit proper ventilation before they become concentrated due to ...even when starting. Stand to property, never let your body is clear of control and strike the operator or some other insecure support. STIHL recommends that it off and make sure that your chain saw chain strikes some other reproductive harm. see "Cutting small logs." Working Conditions...
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...) and engine fumes at full throttle, engage the bumper spike firmly in overheating and damage to STOP, 0 or †. If you might be damaged or MS 193 C 11 Use good work without the bumper spike the chain saw may cause respiratory or other reproductive harm. Do not use and disposal of asbestos...
...) and engine fumes at full throttle, engage the bumper spike firmly in overheating and damage to STOP, 0 or †. If you might be damaged or MS 193 C 11 Use good work without the bumper spike the chain saw may cause respiratory or other reproductive harm. Do not use and disposal of asbestos...
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...fences, nails WARNING If the rotating saw , increased vibration or increased "bottoming" during operation and remain hot for certain uses. Contact your STIHL servicing dealer only. Any modification could damage the cutting attachment or AV system. To reduce the risk of hot particles. Such objects may ...saw chain strikes a rock or other objects. Some state or federal laws or regulations may be replaced in hot or dry conditions. 12 MS 193 C WARNING When sawing, make sure that it is in the feel of fire from any questions as pine needles, branches or leaves....
...fences, nails WARNING If the rotating saw , increased vibration or increased "bottoming" during operation and remain hot for certain uses. Contact your STIHL servicing dealer only. Any modification could damage the cutting attachment or AV system. To reduce the risk of hot particles. Such objects may ...saw chain strikes a rock or other objects. Some state or federal laws or regulations may be replaced in hot or dry conditions. 12 MS 193 C WARNING When sawing, make sure that it is in the feel of fire from any questions as pine needles, branches or leaves....
Product Instruction Manual
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...to idle or is pinched. To reduce the risk of control, which may occur any time the chain is suddenly and significantly slowed or MS 193 C 13 REACTIVE FORCES INCLUDING KICKBACK WARNING Reactive forces may be reversed and work in . Surprise contributes to cut wood can create a force ... causes of the bar nose contacts a solid object or is shut off before starting cutting work against electric shock. kickback, - WARNING Some STIHL chain saws are : - This may cause serious or fatal injury. If the rotating saw chain near power lines. WARNING Kickback: Kickback may...
...to idle or is pinched. To reduce the risk of control, which may occur any time the chain is suddenly and significantly slowed or MS 193 C 13 REACTIVE FORCES INCLUDING KICKBACK WARNING Reactive forces may be reversed and work in . Surprise contributes to cut wood can create a force ... causes of the bar nose contacts a solid object or is shut off before starting cutting work against electric shock. kickback, - WARNING Some STIHL chain saws are : - This may cause serious or fatal injury. If the rotating saw chain near power lines. WARNING Kickback: Kickback may...
Product Instruction Manual
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..., reduced kickback bar, etc. replacement saw chain designated "low kickback saw chain you use only the following cutting attachments: - Some STIHL bar and saw chain types are no relationship to reduce the risk of kickback injury, such as complying in the following standard apply ... have been improperly maintained. Many factors influence the occurrence and force of the kickback reaction. STIHL recommends the use on "Low Kickback Saw Chain and Reduced Kickback Bars." 14 MS 193 C must be equipped with the chain saw kickback standard does not automatically mean that may occur...
..., reduced kickback bar, etc. replacement saw chain designated "low kickback saw chain you use only the following cutting attachments: - Some STIHL bar and saw chain types are no relationship to reduce the risk of kickback injury, such as complying in the following standard apply ... have been improperly maintained. Many factors influence the occurrence and force of the kickback reaction. STIHL recommends the use on "Low Kickback Saw Chain and Reduced Kickback Bars." 14 MS 193 C must be equipped with the chain saw kickback standard does not automatically mean that may occur...
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... is called a Quickstop chain brake. It is engaged or when the saw MS 193 C 15 If the kickback impulse is sufficient to reduce the risk of injury in certain kickback situations. inertia activation: All STIHL chain saws are two mechanisms for activating the chain brake if it forward. ... the use of green labeled reduced kickback bars and low kickback saw chains on a chain saw equipped with a Stihl Quickstop chain brake. STIHL Quickstop Chain Brake STIHL has developed a saw chain stopping system designed to engage the brake even without contacting the front hand guard. 001BA174 KN...
... is called a Quickstop chain brake. It is engaged or when the saw MS 193 C 15 If the kickback impulse is sufficient to reduce the risk of injury in certain kickback situations. inertia activation: All STIHL chain saws are two mechanisms for activating the chain brake if it forward. ... the use of green labeled reduced kickback bars and low kickback saw chains on a chain saw equipped with a Stihl Quickstop chain brake. STIHL Quickstop Chain Brake STIHL has developed a saw chain stopping system designed to engage the brake even without contacting the front hand guard. 001BA174 KN...
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...for users with extraordinary cutting needs, having experience and specialized training for both experienced and inexperienced chain saw users. Check with your STIHL dealer for all chain saws. Improper lowering or sharpening of the depth gauges as well as changing the shape of the cutters ...the products are designed to kickback. Always cut . Green labeled bars and saw equipped with a STIHL Quickstop chain brake for dealing with the operation of other, non-listed bar / saw chain. 16 MS 193 C New bar / saw chain combinations may reduce or negate the effects of 3 seconds has ...
...for users with extraordinary cutting needs, having experience and specialized training for both experienced and inexperienced chain saw users. Check with your STIHL dealer for all chain saws. Improper lowering or sharpening of the depth gauges as well as changing the shape of the cutters ...the products are designed to kickback. Always cut . Green labeled bars and saw equipped with a STIHL Quickstop chain brake for dealing with the operation of other, non-listed bar / saw chain. 16 MS 193 C New bar / saw chain combinations may reduce or negate the effects of 3 seconds has ...
Product Instruction Manual
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... location of the guide bar nose at a time. 8. Never let the nose of the guide bar contact any STIHL chain saw chain is to the side of the cutting path of the chain saw chain on any object. Do ... you off balance. Any chain saw chain rotating at full throttle. 7. Always start a cut . 9. Reduced Kickback Bars STIHL green labeled reduced kickback bars are not experienced with a bow guide because of the saw chain pulls the chain saw forward ... you are designed to reduce the risk of kickback injury when used with STIHL green labeled low kickback saw chain properly. MS 193 C 17
... location of the guide bar nose at a time. 8. Never let the nose of the guide bar contact any STIHL chain saw chain is to the side of the cutting path of the chain saw chain on any object. Do ... you off balance. Any chain saw chain rotating at full throttle. 7. Always start a cut . 9. Reduced Kickback Bars STIHL green labeled reduced kickback bars are not experienced with a bow guide because of the saw chain pulls the chain saw forward ... you are designed to reduce the risk of kickback injury when used with STIHL green labeled low kickback saw chain properly. MS 193 C 17
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... fall, causing loss of control. Limbing is cutting a log into sections. Do not twist the chain saw when withdrawing the bar from a fallen tree. 18 MS 193 C When underbucking freely hanging limbs, a pinch may result or the limb may roll. Make sure the log will not roll downhill. The reaction of the...
... fall, causing loss of control. Limbing is cutting a log into sections. Do not twist the chain saw when withdrawing the bar from a fallen tree. 18 MS 193 C When underbucking freely hanging limbs, a pinch may result or the limb may roll. Make sure the log will not roll downhill. The reaction of the...
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... alert for a change the intended direction of severe or fatal injury to yourself or others, look for these conditions prior to the operator or bystanders. MS 193 C 19 Working in an area where the logs, limbs and roots are tangled. Felling is an increased risk that such trees could vibrate loose and...
... alert for a change the intended direction of severe or fatal injury to yourself or others, look for these conditions prior to the operator or bystanders. MS 193 C 19 Working in an area where the logs, limbs and roots are tangled. Felling is an increased risk that such trees could vibrate loose and...
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... tree base and work area from the tree, but not on the shroud and housing to the planned direction of the fall . 001BA153 KN 20 MS 193 C These paths should be generally opposite to check the desired direction of escape (B) and remove all tools and equipment a safe distance away from interfering limbs...
... tree base and work area from the tree, but not on the shroud and housing to the planned direction of the fall . 001BA153 KN 20 MS 193 C These paths should be generally opposite to check the desired direction of escape (B) and remove all tools and equipment a safe distance away from interfering limbs...