Maintaining and Sharpening the Saw Chain Maintenance and Care Minimize Wear and Avoid Damage This instruction manual is protected by copyright. All rights reserved, especially the rights to reproduce, translate and process with electronic systems. MS 192 T, MS 192 TC...
STIHL's philosophy is to continually This Instruction Manual refers to a improve all of its products. For this Intake air baffle: summer STIHL chain saw, also called a machine reason we may modify the design, operation in this Instruction Manual.
Wear proper protective clothing and equipment. Persons with pacemakers only: The Observe all application local safety ignition system of your chainsaw regulations, standards and ordinances. produces an electromagnetic field of a very low intensity. This field may MS 192 T, MS 192 TC...
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This avoids the risk of the have been approved by STIHL for this saw. Do not wear a scarf, necktie or chain running unintentionally. machine. If you have any questions in jewelry.
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Hold the saw firmly. To reduce the risk of injury from the rotating chain, check that the cutting attachment is not touching any object or the ground . MS 192 T, MS 192 TC...
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Mufflers with a To reduce the risk of accidents, take a catalytic converter can become break in good time to avoid tiredness or particularly hot. exhaustion. MS 192 T, MS 192 TC...
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If Hand protection (wearing warm – a catalytic converter. you have any questions in this respect, gloves) consult a servicing dealer. Work breaks – MS 192 T, MS 192 TC...
Kickback occurs when the saw is suddenly thrown up and back in an To check the chain tension – uncontrolled arc towards the operator. To retension the chain – To replace the chain – For remedying malfunctions – MS 192 T, MS 192 TC...
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The reaction of the chain pulls the saw forward – to reduce this risk, Be aware of the location of the guide – bar nose at all times. always engage the spiked bumper securely in the tree or limb. MS 192 T, MS 192 TC...
You have to take the full weight of the Cutting techniques: saw – increased risk of accidents. Always start the cut with the engine at full throttle. MS 192 T, MS 192 TC...
(2) at the tension side (B) – the saw will otherwise pinch or kick back. If not otherwise possible, make the bucking cut from the bottom upwards (underbuck) – be wary of pushback. MS 192 T, MS 192 TC...
(10). Fitting the chain Unscrew the nut (5) and remove the WARNING cover (6). Wear work gloves to protect your hands from the sharp cutters. MS 192 T, MS 192 TC...
A new chain has to be retensioned more Check chain tension frequently – often than one that has been in use for see chapter on "Operating some time. Instructions". Check chain tension frequently – see chapter on "Operating Instructions". MS 192 T, MS 192 TC...
Use only high-quality two-stroke engine STIHL MotoMix uses STIHL HP Ultra location protected from light and the sun. oil – preferably STIHL HP, HP Super or two-stroke engine oil for an extra long Fuel mix ages – only mix sufficient fuel HP Ultra, which are specially formulated engine life.
Depending on the version, your machine may be equipped with a tank cap and fuel tank with or without symbols. Rotate the tank cap about a quarter turn counterclockwise. MS 192 T, MS 192 TC...
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Fit the cap – positioning marks on tank cap and filler neck must be in alignment. Press the cap down as far as stop. The lug on the grip must fully – engage the recess (arrow). MS 192 T, MS 192 TC...
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The marks on the tank cap and fuel tank STIHL recommends you use the STIHL are then in alignment. filler nozzle for fuel (special accessory). Fill up with fuel. MS 192 T, MS 192 TC...
Biological chain oil must be resistant to Right: Bottom of cap in correct posi - aging (e.g. STIHL BioPlus), since it will tion – inner mark is under the otherwise quickly turn to resin. This grip. It is not in line with the results in hard deposits that are difficult outer mark.
STIHL recommends you use the STIHL about 2 to 3 minutes. filler nozzle for chain oil (special accessory). After breaking in the chain, check chain tension and adjust if necessary – see Close the filler cap. "Checking Chain Tension". MS 192 T, MS 192 TC...
STIHL recommends that you have servicing and repair work carried Pull the hand guard back toward the out exclusively by an authorized STIHL front handle, servicing dealer. Maintain the following servicing intervals: MS 192 T, MS 192 TC...
Move the Master Control lever (4) to n and hold it there. Now release the throttle trigger, Master Control and trigger interlock in that order. This is the starting throttle position. MS 192 T, MS 192 TC...
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Master Control lever (4) moves to Pull the starter grip slowly and the run position F and the engine steadily with your left hand and push settles down to idling speed. down the front handle at the same MS 192 T, MS 192 TC...
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Open throttle slightly – warm up the plug boot (3). engine for short period. Pry off the spark plug boot. Unscrew and dry off the spark plug. Open the throttle wide. Set the choke lever to j (warm start). MS 192 T, MS 192 TC...
Slacken off the chain if you have retensioned it at operating Check chain tension frequently temperature during work. A new saw chain must be retensioned more frequently than one that has been in use already for an extended period. MS 192 T, MS 192 TC...
Periodically clean the oil inlet hole (1), oil outlet channel (2) and bar groove (3) Measure groove depth – using the measuring tool on the file gauge (special accessory) – in the area with the greatest wear MS 192 T, MS 192 TC...
If filter is caked with dirt: Wash the sfilter with STIHL unversal cleaner or in a clean, non- flammable solution (e.g. warm soapy water) and then dry. NOTICE Do not clean a fleece filter (option) with a brush. MS 192 T, MS 192 TC...
– carefully clockwise until it is against run – then back it off 2 turns. Low speed screw (L) = 1/4 – its seat, then turn it back 1 full turn MS 192 T, MS 192 TC...
Refit the spark arresting screen. necessary if engine does not run Fit the baffle plate. satisfactorily: Carry out the standard setting. Warm up the engine. Turn high speed screw (H) slightly clockwise (leaner) – no further than stop. MS 192 T, MS 192 TC...
100 operating hours – or sooner if the electrodes are badly eroded. Install only suppressed spark plugs of the type approved by STIHL – see "Specifications". To reduce the risk of arcing and fire If the spark plug comes with a...
It is best to use two saw chains in rotation with one sprocket. STIHL recommends the use of original STIHL sprockets to ensure correct operation of the chain brake. MS 192 T, MS 192 TC...
– especially depth gauges that are too low – can lead to increased kickback tendency of the chain saw – risk of injury! Loosen the clutch hexagon clockwise (left-hand thread). Unscrew the clutch. MS 192 T, MS 192 TC...
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The chain pitch marking (a) is embossed Sharpening angle Use a file holder in the area of the depth gauge of each STIHL saw chains are sharpened with a Always use a file holder (special cutter. 30° sharpening angle. Ripping chains, accessory, see table "Sharpening tools")
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The depth gauge determines the depth guide bar) in accordance with the to which the cutter penetrates the wood specified angle – according to the and thus the chip thickness. MS 192 T, MS 192 TC...
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5605 007 1029 0.404 (10.26) 5.5 (7/32) 5605 772 5506 5605 750 4330 1106 893 4000 0814 252 3356 5605 007 1030 consisting of file holder with round file, taper square file and file gauge MS 192 T, MS 192 TC...
Chain oil tank Clean Chain lubrication Check Inspect, also check sharpness Chain Check chain tension Sharpen Check (wear, damage) Clean and turn over Guide bar Deburr Replace Chain sprocket Check Clean Air filter Replace MS 192 T, MS 192 TC...
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150 hours of operation Safety labels Replace STIHL recommends a STIHL servicing dealer Firmly tighten down the cylinder base screws of professional saws (3.4 kW or more) after 10 to 20 hours of operation. MS 192 T, MS 192 TC...
Starter mechanism – STIHL recommends that you have Spark plug – servicing and repair work carried out Components of antivibration system – exclusively by an authorized STIHL MS 192 T, MS 192 TC...
17 Bumper spike 18 Fuel filler cap 19 Oil filler cap 20 Hand guard 21 Handlebar (front handle) 22 Starter grip 23 Choke lever 24 Manual fuel pump 25 Ring for rope Serial number MS 192 T, MS 192 TC...
MS 192 TC: 3.2 kg 8-tooth for 1/4" (spur sprocket) STIHL single cylinder two-stroke engine Cutting Attachment Max. chain velocity to MS 192 T, MS 192 TC ISO 11681 21.4 m/s As a rule, the mean chain velocity in Displacement: 30.1 cc...
– REACH regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 The guide bar and saw chain are subject see www.stihl.com/reach. STIHL filler nozzle for fuel – helps – to normal wear and tear. When avoid spills and overfilling during purchasing these parts, always quote...
Take the product, Displacement: 30.1 cm replacement parts which have been accessories and packaging to an approved by STIHL for this power tool or approved disposal site for environment- conforms to the specifications of are technically identical. Only use high- friendly recycling.
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ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG Produktzulassung (Product Licensing) The year of manufacture and serial number are applied to the product. Done at Waiblingen, 01.08.2012 ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG Thomas Elsner Director Group Product Management MS 192 T, MS 192 TC...