Cleaning, Maintenance And Repairs; Preparing The Saw For Operation; Assembling The Saw; Mounting And Removing The Bar And Chain - Stihl MS 194 T Instruction Manual

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￭ Dampness can corrode the electrical contacts on the saw
and metal components. This can damage the saw.
► Store the saw in a clean and dry condition.

4.12 Cleaning, Maintenance and Repairs

WARNING
￭ The cutting attachment can start rotating unintentionally if
the engine is running during cleaning, maintenance or
repair operations. This can result in serious injuries and
damage to property.
► Shut off the engine.
► Engage the chain brake.
￭ The muffler and engine may be hot after a period of
operation. This can result in burn injuries.
► Wait until the muffler and engine cool down.
￭ Aggressive cleaning agents, a water jet or pointed objects
can damage the saw, guide bar and saw chain. If the saw,
guide bar or saw chain are not cleaned correctly,
components may no longer function properly or safety
devices may be rendered inoperative. This can result in
serious injuries.
► Clean the saw, guide bar and saw chain as described in
this instruction manual.
￭ If the saw is not maintained as described in this instruction
manual, components may no longer function properly or
safety devices may be rendered inoperative. This can
result in serious or fatal injuries.
► Service or repair the saw as described in this instruction
manual.
￭ If the guide bar and chain are not maintained or repaired
as described in this instruction manual, components may
no longer function properly or safety devices may be
rendered inoperative. This can result in serious injuries.
► Service or repair the guide bar and chain as described
in this instruction manual.
￭ The user can be cut by the sharp cutters while cleaning or
servicing the saw chain. This can result in personal injury.
► Wear work gloves made of durable material.
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5 Preparing the Saw for Operation

5.1 Preparing the Saw for Operation
Perform the following steps before starting work:
► Make sure the following components are in a safe
condition:
– Chainsaw, @ 4.6.1.
– Guide bar, @ 4.6.2.
– Saw chain, @ 4.6.3.
► Clean the saw, @ 15.1.
► Mount the bar and chain, @ 6.1.1.
► Tension the saw chain, @ 6.2.
► Fill up with chain oil, @ 6.3.
► Check the chain brake, @ 10.4.
► Refuel the saw, @ 8.2.
► Check the controls, @ 10.5.
► Check chain lubrication, @ 10.6.
► If you cannot carry out these steps: Do not use your
chainsaw and contact your STIHL servicing dealer for
assistance.

6 Assembling the Saw

6.1

Mounting and Removing the Bar and Chain

6.1.1 Mounting the bar and chain
The bar and chain combinations that can be used with the
chain sprocket are listed in the specifications, @ 20.1.
► Shut off the engine and engage the chain brake.
5 Preparing the Saw for Operation
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