MS 194 C
English
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The saw chain must always throw off a 
small amount of oil.
NOTICE
Never operate your saw without chain 
lubrication. If the chain runs dry, the 
whole cutting attachment will be 
irretrievably damaged within a very short 
time. Always check chain lubrication and 
the oil level in the tank before starting 
work.
Every new chain has to be broken in for 
about 2 to 3 minutes.
After breaking in the chain, check chain 
tension and adjust if necessary – see 
"Checking Chain Tension".
Locking chain with chain brake
– in an emergency
– when starting
– at idling speed
The chain is stopped and locked when 
the hand guard is pushed toward the bar 
nose by the left hand – or when brake is 
activated by inertia in certain kickback 
situations.
Releasing the chain brake
N Pull the hand guard back toward the 
front handle.
NOTICE
Always disengage chain brake before 
accelerating engine and before starting 
cutting work. The only exception to this 
rule is when you check operation of the 
chain brake.
High revs with the chain brake engaged 
(chain locked) will quickly damage the 
powerhead and chain drive (clutch, 
chain brake).
The chain brake is designed to be 
activated also by the inertia of the front 
hand guard
if the forces are sufficiently high. The 
hand guard is accelerated toward the 
bar nose - even if your left hand is not 
behind the hand guard, e.g. during a 
felling cut. The chain brake will operate 
only if it has been properly maintained 
and the hand guard has not been 
modified in any way.
Checking Chain Lubrication
Chain Brake