MS 194 T
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two-hand use when using this saw in a 
tree, there is an increased risk of injury 
from loss of control.
For this reason this special chain saw 
should be used only for work in a tree by 
persons trained in special cutting and 
working techniques. This type of chain 
saw is not designed for cutting work on 
the ground, such as felling and bucking. 
Because this chain saw is not intended 
for use on the ground, this manual does 
not contain instructions for felling or for 
limbing and bucking felled trees. For 
instructions on these techniques when 
using other STIHL chain saw models, 
see the instruction manuals for these 
other saws or the STIHL Chain Saw 
Safety Manual, which is available free of 
charge from your STIHL servicing 
dealer.
Logs or branches under strain:
Risk of pinching! Always start relieving 
cut (1) at compression side. Then make 
bucking cut (2) at tension side. If the saw 
pinches, stop the motor and remove it 
from the branch.
Only properly trained professionals 
should work in an area where the trees, 
logs, limbs and roots are tangled. 
Working in "blow down" areas is 
extremely hazardous. Drag the logs into 
a clear area before cutting. Pull out 
exposed and cleared logs first.
If conditions allow, work from a lift 
bucket.
WARNING
Be extremely cautious when cutting 
limbs under tension (spring poles). The 
limbs could spring back toward the 
operator and cause loss of control of the 
saw and severe or fatal injury to the 
operator.
MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND 
STORING
Maintenance, replacement, or repair of 
the emission control devices and 
systems may be performed by any 
nonroad engine repair establishment or 
individual. However, if you make a 
warranty claim for a component which 
has not been serviced or maintained 
properly, STIHL may deny coverage.
WARNING
Use only identical STIHL replacement 
parts for maintenance and repair. Use of 
non-STIHL parts may cause serious or 
fatal injury.
Strictly follow the maintenance and 
repair instructions in the appropriate 
section of your instruction manual. 
Please refer to the maintenance chart in 
this manual.
WARNING
Always stop the engine and make sure 
that the cutting tool is stopped before 
doing any maintenance or repair work or 
cleaning the power tool.
WARNING
Do not attempt any maintenance or 
repair work not described in your 
instruction manual. Have such work 
performed by your STIHL servicing 
dealer only. For example, if improper 
tools are used to remove the flywheel or 
if an improper tool is used to hold the 
flywheel in order to remove the clutch, 
structural damage to the flywheel could 
occur and could subsequently cause the 
flywheel to burst.
Wear gloves when handling or 
performing maintenance on saw chains.
WARNING
Use the specified spark plug and make 
sure it and the ignition lead are always 
clean and in good condition. Always 
press spark plug boot snugly onto spark 
plug terminal of the proper size. (Note: If 
terminal has detachable SAE adapter 
nut, it must be securely attached.) A 
loose connection between spark plug 
terminal and the ignition wire connector 
in the boot may create arcing that could 
ignite combustible fumes and cause a 
fire.