Original Instruction ManualPrinted on chlorine-free paper
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© ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG, 2020
0458-568-8621-A. VA1.A20. 
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MS 194 T
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 
working from a rope and harness or from 
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.
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.
Guide to Using this Manual 2
Safety Precautions and Working 
Techniques 3
Cutting Attachment 23
Mounting the Bar and Chain 23
Tensioning the Saw Chain (side 
chain tensioner) 25
Checking Chain Tension 25
Fuel 25
Fueling 27
Chain Lubricant 29
Filling Chain Oil Tank 30
Checking Chain Lubrication 30
Chain Brake 31
Information Before You Start 32
Starting / Stopping the Engine 32
Operating Instructions 35
Taking Care of the Guide Bar 36
Air Filter System 37
Cleaning the Air Filter 37
Engine Management 38
Adjusting the Carburetor 38
Spark Arresting Screen in Muffler 39
Spark Plug 39
Storing the Machine 41
Checking and Replacing the Chain 
Sprocket 41
Maintaining and Sharpening the 
Saw Chain 42
Maintenance and Care 46
Main Parts 48
Specifications 50
Ordering Spare Parts 51
Maintenance and Repairs 52
Disposal 52
Limited Warranty 52
STIHL Incorporated Federal 
Emission Control Warranty 
Statement 53
STIHL Incorporated California 
Exhaust and Evaporative 
Emissions Control Warranty 
Statement 55
Trademarks 57