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  • Page 1 STIHL MS 193 Instruction Manual...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Maintaining and Sharpening the Saw Chain Maintenance and Care Minimize Wear and Avoid Damage Main Parts Specifications This instruction manual is protected by copyright. All rights reserved, especially the rights to reproduce, translate and process with electronic systems. MS 193 C...

  • Page 4: Guide To Using This Manual

    STIHL's philosophy is to continually This Instruction Manual refers to a improve all of its products. For this Intake air baffle: winter STIHL chain saw, also called a machine reason we may modify the design, operation in this Instruction Manual.

  • Page 5: Safety Precautions

    Special safety precau- Children, animals and bystanders must injury. STIHL excludes all liability for tions must be observed remain at a distance. personal injury and damage to property when using a chain saw...
  • Page 6 (bayonet-type) in engage the chain brake and attach the have been approved by STIHL for this position, turn as far as chain scabbard. This avoids the risk of machine. If you have any questions in stop and fold the cliplock the saw chain starting unintentionally.
  • Page 7 Helpers at the cutting site must also wear protective clothing (helmet!) and stand well clear of the branches being cut. MS 193 C...
  • Page 8 – Switch off the motor, engage the chain Have the machine repaired by a STIHL Never touch the saw chain when the brake and attach the chain scabbard. servicing dealer if the saw chain still engine is running.
  • Page 9 – inspect anti-vibration elements result in vibration-induced circulation be carried out by a servicing dealer. periodically. problems in the hands (whitefinger STIHL recommends that maintenance disease). Inspect chain catcher – replace if and repair work be carried out only by damaged.

  • Page 10: Reactive Forces

    – the depth gauge setting must not be too large Kickback occurs when the saw is Use low-kickback saw chains as – suddenly thrown up and back in an well as narrow-radius guide bars uncontrolled arc towards the operator. MS 193 C...

  • Page 11: Working Techniques

    – to avoid this: Do not allow the top of the guide bar – to become jammed Do not twist the guide bar in the cut – MS 193 C...
  • Page 12 – certain circumstances. Dry plants and the wood, and then continue cutting. risk of injury. scrub are also easily combustible, especially in hot and dry weather conditions. If there is a risk of fire, do not MS 193 C...
  • Page 13 – other than helpers. chain will otherwise be damaged. of deadwood (dry, decayed or rotted wood) Make sure no-one is endangered by the falling tree – the noise of your engine may drown any warning calls. MS 193 C...
  • Page 14 – Cut to a depth of about 1/5 to 1/3 of Always keep to the side of the falling – – the trunk diameter. tree and only walk away along the preplanned escape path. MS 193 C...
  • Page 15 Make cuts at both sides of Leave a broader hinge on rotten the trunk at same height as bottom of – trees. MS 193 C...
  • Page 16 English The tree is felled with the felling cut (E). Begin cut by applying the lower Contact your STIHL dealer for advice on portion of the guide bar nose – do selecting the right felling wedge (length, Cut horizontally. –...
  • Page 17 Enlarge felling cut as far as Do not cut into the hinge. – stabilizing strap (2). Enlarge felling cut as far as Do not cut into the stabilizing strap. – stabilizing strap (3). Do not cut into the stabilizing strap. – MS 193 C...
  • Page 18 Plunge the guide bar into the trunk outstretched arms. until it emerges at the other side. Enlarge the felling cut (E) in Insert a felling wedge (6). direction of hinge (1). Shout a second warning immediately before the tree falls. MS 193 C...
  • Page 19 The guide bar nose enters the Enlarge felling cut as far as holding wood (1) before it reaches the hinge strap (6). – hold the saw horizontally and Do not cut into the holding strap. – swing it as far as possible. MS 193 C...

  • Page 20: Cutting Attachment

    (1) must match the groove width of the guide bar (3). If non-matching components are used, the cutting attachment may be damaged beyond repair after a short period of operation. Unscrew the nut (5) and remove the cover (6). MS 193 C...
  • Page 21 (10). Turn the tensioning screw (7) clockwise until there is very little chain sag on the underside of the bar – and the drive link tangs are engaged in the bar groove. MS 193 C...

  • Page 22: Tensioning The Saw Chain (Side Chain Tensioner)

    STIHL MotoMix Shut off the engine. Retensioning during cutting work: Wear work gloves to protect your Switch off the engine. STIHL recommends the use of STIHL hands. Loosen the nut. MotoMix. This ready-to-use fuel mix The chain must fit snugly against contains no benzol or lead, has a high Hold the bar nose up.
  • Page 23 STIHL 50:1 two-stroke engine oil: 50 STIHL MotoMix may be stored for up to parts gasoline to 1 part oil 2 years without any problems. NOTICE...

  • Page 24: Fueling

    Raise the grip until it is upright. and do not overfill the tank. 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.

  • Page 25: Chain Lubricant

    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.

  • Page 26: Filling Chain Oil Tank

    Take care not to spill chain oil while work. refilling and do not overfill the tank. Every new chain has to be broken in for STIHL recommends you use the STIHL about 2 to 3 minutes. filler nozzle for chain oil (special accessory).

  • Page 27: Chain Brake

    STIHL recommends that you have servicing and repair work carried when starting High revs with the chain brake engaged – out exclusively by an authorized STIHL (chain locked) will quickly damage the at idling speed – servicing dealer. Maintain the following...

  • Page 28: Information Before You Start

    – There are two ways of holding the saw been running for about one minute. when starting. When the engine begins to fire – after clearing a flooded combustion – chamber. MS 193 C...
  • Page 29 Do not pull out the starter rope to full length – it might otherwise break. Do not let the starter grip snap back. Guide it slowly back into the housing so that the starter rope can rewind properly. MS 193 C...
  • Page 30 (j). starting) Hold and start your saw as NOTICE described. Always disengage chain brake before accelerating the engine. High revs with the chain brake engaged (chain locked) will quickly damage the clutch and chain brake. MS 193 C...

  • Page 31: Operating Instructions

    A new saw chain must be retensioned position (l) to the choke open more frequently than one that has been position (j) quickly enough after the in use already for an extended period. engine began to fire, the engine is probably flooded. MS 193 C...

  • Page 32: Taking Care Of The Guide Bar

    (ignition, hole (1), oil outlet channel (2) and carburetor) from thermal overload. bar groove (3) Measure groove depth – using the measuring tool on the file gauge (special accessory) – in the area with the greatest wear MS 193 C...

  • Page 33: Air Filter System

    (e.g. in powder or drifting snow or frost). Move the Master Control lever (1) to Open the twist lock (2) in the direction of the arrow. Remove the filter cover (3). Clean away loose dirt from around the filter. Remove the filter. MS 193 C...

  • Page 34: Adjusting The Carburetor

    Start and warm up the engine. If filter is caked with dirt: Allow engine to idle for about 10 Wash the filter with STIHL universal seconds before adjusting the idle The carburetor comes from the factory cleaner or in a clean, non- speed.

  • Page 35: Spark Plug

    Install Fine Tuning for Operation at High only suppressed spark plugs of the Altitude type approved by STIHL – see "Specifications". Clean dirty spark plug. A slight correction of the setting may be Check electrode gap (A) and...

  • Page 36: Rewind Starter

    Thoroughly clean the machine – pay by your dealer before it breaks special attention to the cylinder fins Screw the spark plug into the completely. STIHL recommends that and air filter. cylinder. you have servicing and repair work If you use a biological chain and bar...

  • Page 37: Checking The Chain Sprocket

    English STIHL recommends the use of original Checking the Chain Sprocket Maintaining and Sharpening STIHL sprockets to ensure correct the Saw Chain operation of the chain brake. Disengage the chain brake: Pull the Have the chain sprocket replaced by a Sawing effortlessly with a properly hand guard toward the front handle.
  • Page 38 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")
  • Page 39 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 193 C...
  • Page 40 0814 252 3356 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 193 C...

  • Page 41: Maintenance And Care

    Fuel tank Clean 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 193 C...
  • Page 42 Exhaust port every 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 193 C...

  • Page 43: Minimize Wear And Avoid Damage

    Among other parts, this maintained and stored with the due care includes: and attention described in this owner's STIHL recommends that you have manual. servicing and repair work carried out Saw chain, guide bar –...

  • Page 44: Main Parts

    16 Front handle (handlebar) 17 Starter grip 18 Choke lever 19 Manual fuel pump 20 Spark plug boot 21 Throttle trigger 22 Master Control lever 23 Throttle trigger lockout 24 Rear handle 25 Rear hand guard Serial number MS 193 C...

  • Page 45: Specifications

    Engine Pitch: 3/8" P (9.32 mm) Oil tank capacity: 220 cc (0.22 l) Drive link gauge: 1.1 mm STIHL single cylinder two-stroke engine Weight Picco Micro 3 (63 PM3) Type 3636 MS 193 C Pitch: 3/8" P Displacement: 30.1 cc (9.32 mm)

  • Page 46: Guide To Using This Manual 2 Ordering Spare Parts

    Serial number operation is about 20% lower than the maximum chain velocity in accordance REACH is an EC regulation and stands with ISO 11681. Contact your STIHL for the Registration, Evaluation, Guide bar part number servicing dealer for advice on personal Authorisation and Restriction of protective equipment.

  • Page 47: Safety Precautions 3 Maintenance And Repairs

    Directives 2006/42/EC, 2004/108/EC approved by STIHL for this power tool or approved disposal site for environment- and 2000/14/EC and has been are technically identical. Only use high- friendly recycling.
  • Page 48 English Certification No. K-EG-2014/6883 Technical documents deposited at: ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG Produktzulassung (Product Licensing) The year of manufacture and serial number are applied to the product. Done at Waiblingen, 13.01.2014 ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG Thomas Elsner...
  • Page 49 English MS 193 C...
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  • Page 52 0458-558-0121-A englisch www.stihl.com *04585580121A* 0458-558-0121-A...

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