Stihl MS 192 TC

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STIHL MS 192 T
Instruction Manual
Manual de instrucciones
Read and follow all safety precautions in
Instruction Manual – improper use can cause
serious or fatal injury.
Lea y siga todas las precauciones de
seguridad dadas en el manual de
instrucciones – el uso incorrecto puede causar
lesiones graves o mortales.
Warning!
To reduce the risk of kickback injury use
STIHL reduced kickback bar and STIHL
PMMC3 (3/8" Picco) or PMC3 (3/8" Picco)
chain depending on sprocket pitch or other
available low kickback components.
Advertencia!
Para reducir el riesgo de lesionarse como
resultado de un culatazo, utilice la barra de
contragolpe reducido y la cadena PMMC3
(Picco de 3/8 pulg) o PMC3 (Picco de 3/8 pulg)
de STIHL, dependiendo de la rueda dentada
usada y de otros componentes reductores de
contragolpe.

Stihl MS 192 TC Specifications

General

Engine Displacement	30.1 cm³
Fuel Capacity	0.27 L
Chain Oil Capacity	0.22 L
Chain pitch	3/8" P
Oilomatic saw chain type	Picco Micro Mini 3 (PMM3)
Power Output	1.3 kW
Guide Bar Length	30-35 cm
Guide bar lengths (recommended)	30-35 cm

Summary

Guide to Using this Manual

Pictograms

Explains symbols on the machine.

Symbols in Text

Explains how text instructions are marked.

Engineering Improvements

Explains product modifications and updates.

Safety Precautions and Working Techniques

THE OPERATOR

Operator's physical condition and proper clothing.

THE POWER TOOL

Details about the chainsaw and its operation.

Working Conditions

Guidelines for safe operating environments and weather.

Operating Instructions

Reactive Forces Including Kickback

Explains dangerous forces and how to avoid them.

Cutting Techniques

Methods for cutting logs and branches safely.

MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND STORING

Cutting Attachment

Mounting the Bar and Chain

Bar and Chain Installation Steps

Includes releasing brake, removing cover, mounting bar and fitting chain.

Tensioning the Saw Chain (side chain tensioner)

Checking Chain Tension

How to verify and adjust the chain's tightness.

Fuel

Fuel mix ages

Information on fuel mixture shelf life and storage.

Fueling

Fuel Cap Operation

Steps for opening, closing, and checking the fuel cap.

Chain Lubricant

Checking for proper closure

Misalignment of the cap parts

How to identify and correct cap misalignment.

Filling Chain Oil Tank

Checking Chain Lubrication

How to ensure the chain is receiving oil.

Chain Brake

Chain brake operation and maintenance

Covers locking, releasing, testing, and servicing the chain brake.

Information Before You Start

Starting Stopping the Engine

Overview of master control lever positions and engine operation.

Starting

Starter System Types

Procedures for standard and Easy2Start starter systems.

Shutting down the engine

Operating Instructions

Taking Care of the Guide Bar

Air Filter System

Cleaning the Air Filter

Steps to clean or replace the air filter element.

Engine Management

Adjusting the Carburetor

How to adjust the carburetor for optimal performance.

Muffler and Spark Plug Maintenance

Spark Arresting Screen in Muffler

How to check and clean the muffler's spark screen.

Checking the Spark Plug

How to inspect, clean, and gap the spark plug.

Replacing the Starter Rope and Rewind Spring

Replacing a broken starter rope

Steps to replace a damaged starter rope.

Tensioning the rewind spring

Storing the Machine

Checking and Replacing the Chain Sprocket

How to inspect and replace the drive sprocket.

Maintaining and Sharpening the Saw Chain

Chain Sharpening Techniques

How to properly sharpen the saw chain cutters.

Lowering depth gauges

Main Parts

Definitions

Specifications

Cutting Attachment Specifications

Details on guide bars, chains, and sprockets.

Special Accessories

Information on available optional accessories.

Ordering Spare Parts

Maintenance and Repairs

Guidance on performing maintenance and repairs.

Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement

Warranty details for federal emission control systems.

California Emissions Control Warranty Statement