Stihl MS 192 Instruction Manual

Printed on chlorine-free paper Printing inks contain vegetable oils, paper can be recycled. © ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG, 2013 0458-151-8221-B. VA1.D13. 0000001183_010_GB MS 192 C English 1 { This instruction manual is protected by copyright. All rights reserved, especially the rights to reproduce, translate and process with elect ...

English 2 Pictograms Pictograms that appear on the machine are explained in this Instruction Manual. Depending on the machine and equipment version, the following pictograms may appear on the machine. Symbols in text WARNING Warning where there is a risk of an accident or personal injury or serious damage to property. NOTICE Caution where there is a ...

English 3 Do not lend or rent your power tool without the instruction manual. Be sure that anyone using it understands the information contained in this manual. The use of noise emitting power tools may be restricted to certain times by national or local regulations. To operate the power tool you must be rested, in good physical condition and mental ...

English 4 Fueling Always shut off the engine before refueling. Do not fuel a hot engine – fuel may spill and cause a fire. Open the fuel cap carefully to allow any pressure build-up in the tank to release slowly and avoid fuel spillage. Fuel your power tool only in well- ventilated areas. If you spill fuel, wipe the machine immediately – if fuel ...

English 5 During Operation Make sure you always have good balance and secure footing. In the event of impending danger or in an emergency, switch off the engine immediately by moving the Master Control lever / stop switch to STOP or 0. Your power tool is designed to be operated by one person only. Do not allow other persons in the work area. Never l ...

English 6 Reactive Forces The most common reactive forces that occur during cutting are: kickback, pushback and pull-in. Dangers of kickback Kickback occurs when the saw is suddenly thrown up and back in an uncontrolled arc towards the operator. Kickback occurs, e.g. – when the upper quadrant of the bar nose unintentionally contacts wood or anothe ...

English 7 Pushback (B) Pushback occurs when the chain on the top of the bar is suddenly pinched, caught or encounters a foreign object in the wood. The reaction of the chain drives the saw straight back toward the operator. To avoid pushback: – Be alert to situations that may cause the top of the guide bar to be pinched – Do not twist the guide ...

English 8 Begin cutting with the saw at full throttle and engage the spiked bumper firmly in the wood, and then continue cutting. Never work without the spiked bumper because the saw may pull you forwards and off balance. Always engage the spiked bumper securely in the tree or limb. Note when reaching the end of a cut that the saw is no longer suppo ...