Stihl MS 194 C User Manual

Original Instruction ManualPrinted on chlorine-free paper
Printing inks contain vegetable oils, paper can be recycled.
© ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG, 2019 0458-528-8621-A. VA0.A19. 0000008464_001_GB
MS 194 C
English
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Contents
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 and Working Techniques"
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 27
Mounting the Bar and Chain 28
Tensioning the Chain 29
Checking Chain Tension 29
Fuel 30
Fueling 31
Chain Lubricant 34
Filling Chain Oil Tank 34
Checking Chain Lubrication 35
Chain Brake 35
Information Before You Start 36
Starting / Stopping the Engine 36
Operating Instructions 40
Taking Care of the Guide Bar 41
Air Filter System 42
Cleaning the Air Filter 42
Engine Management 43
Adjusting the Carburetor 43
Spark Arresting Screen in Muffler 44
Spark Plug 44
Storing the Machine 45
Checking the Chain Sprocket 46
Maintaining and Sharpening the
Saw Chain 46
Maintenance and Care 50
Main Parts 52
Specifications 54
Ordering Spare Parts 56
Maintenance and Repairs 56
Disposal 56
Limited Warranty 57
STIHL Incorporated Federal
Emission Control Warranty
Statement 57
STIHL Incorporated California
Exhaust and Evaporative
Emissions Control Warranty
Statement 59
Trademarks 61

Stihl MS 194 C Specifications

General

Brand	Stihl
Model	MS 194 C
Category	Saw
Language	English