Original Instruction ManualPrinted on chlorine-free paper
Printing inks contain vegetable oils, paper can be recycled.
© ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG, 2011
0458-217-8621-B. M10.B11.CP.
0000000707_009_GB
MS 192 T, MS 192 TC
English
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Contents
This manual contains operating and
safety instructions for all STIHL
Professional Tree Service Chain Saws.
A professional tree service chain saw is
designed especially for in-tree
maintenance, tree surgery and other
cutting work in confined spaces such as
a lift-bucket.
Allow only persons who fully understand
this manual to operate your chain saw.
To receive maximum performance and
satisfaction from your STIHL chain saw,
it is important that you read, understand
and follow the safety precautions and
the operating and maintenance
instructions in chapter "Safety
Precautions for Chain saw Users" and
"Safety Precautions" before using your
chain saw. For further information you
can go to www.stihlusa.com.
Contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL
distributor for your area if you do not
understand any of the instructions in this
manual.
Guide to Using this Manual 2
Safety Precautions and Working
Techniques 3
Cutting Attachment 18
Mounting the Bar and Chain 19
Tensioning the Saw Chain (side
chain tensioner) 20
Checking Chain Tension 20
Fuel 21
Fueling 22
Chain Lubricant 23
Filling Chain Oil Tank 24
Checking Chain Lubrication 24
Chain Brake 25
Information Before You Start 26
Starting / Stopping the Engine 26
Operating Instructions 29
Taking Care of the Guide Bar 30
Air Filter System 31
Cleaning the Air Filter 31
Engine Management 32
Adjusting the Carburetor 32
Spark Arresting Screen in Muffler 33
Checking the Spark Plug 33
Replacing the Starter Rope and
Rewind Spring 34
Storing the Machine 37
Checking and Replacing the Chain
Sprocket 37
Maintaining and Sharpening the
Saw Chain 38
Maintenance and Care 42
Main Parts 44
Specifications 46
Special Accessories 47
Ordering Spare Parts 48
Maintenance and Repairs 48
STIHL Incorporated Federal
Emission Control Warranty
Statement 48
STIHL Incorporated California
Exhaust and Evaporative
Emissions Control Warranty
Statement 50
Trademarks 52
Warning!
Because a chain saw is a high-speed
wood-cutting tool, some special safety
precautions must be observed as with
any other power saw to reduce the risk
of personal injury. Careless or improper
use may cause serious or even fatal
injury.