STIHL MS 191T Chainsaw Owners Owners Manual - English

STIHL MS 191 T Instruction Manual Manual de instrucciones Warning! To reduce the risk of kickback injury use STIHL reduced kickback bar and STIHL PMN (3/8 ” Picco) or PM1 (3/8 ” Picco) chain depending on sprocket pitch or other available low kickback components. Advertencia! Para reducir el riesgo de lesionarse como resultado de un culatazo, utilice la barra de contragolpe reducido y la cadena PMN (Picco de 3/8 pulg) o PM1 (Picco de 3/8 pulg) de STIHL, dependiendo de la rueda dentada usada y de otros componentes reductores de contragolpe.

Read and follow all safety precautions in Instruction Manual ­ improper use can cause serious or fatal injury. Lea y siga todas las precauciones de seguridad dadas en el manual de instrucciones ­ el uso incorrecto puede causar lesiones graves o mortales. English / USA Contents This manual contains operating and safety instructions for all STIHL MS 191 T series power saws. The STIHL MS 191 T chainsaw is designed especially for tree maintenance, tree surgery and other cutting work in confined spaces. Allow only persons who understand this Manual to operate your chainsaw. To receive maximum performance and satisfaction from your STIHL chainsaw, it is important that you read and understand the maintenance and safety precautions, starting on page 3, before using your chainsaw. Contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for your area if you do not understand any of the instructions in this Manual. ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG, 2003 0458 163 3021. M1. L3. PM. Printed in USA Guide to Using this Manual 2 Some Important Safety Precautions for Chain Saw Users . 3 Safety Precautions . 5 Mounting the Bar and Chain . 22 Tensioning the Saw Chain 23 Checking Chain Tension . 23 Fuel 24 Fueling 25 Chain Lubricant 25 Filling Chain Oil Tank 26 Checking Chain Lubrication . 26 Chain Brake 27 Information Before You Start 28 Starting / Stopping the Engine 28 Operating Instructions 32 Taking Care of Guide Bar . 33 Cleaning the Air Filter . 33 Motor Management 34 Adjusting the Carburetor 34 Spark Arresting Screen* in Muffler . 36 Checking the Spark Plug 36 Replacing Starter Rope / Rewind Spring 37 Storing the Machine 38 Checking and Replacing Chain Sprocket . 38 Maintaining and Sharpening Saw Chain 39 Maintenance Chart . 43 Parts and Controls 45 Specifications . 47 Printing inks contain vegetable oils; paper can be recycled. Special Accessories . Ordering Spare Parts . Maintenance and Repairs STIHL Incorporated Federal and California Emission Control Warranty Statement 48 48 49 50 Printed on chlorine-free paper. !Warning! Because a chainsaw 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. STIHL’s philosophy is to continually improve all of its products. As a result, engineering changes and improvements are made from time-to-time. If the operating characteristics or the appearance of your chainsaw differs from those described in this Manual, please contact your STIHL dealer for information and assistance. * see “Guide to Using this Manual ” STIHl MS 191 T 1 English / USA Guide to Using this Manual Pictograms All the pictograms attached to the machine are shown and explained in this manual. The operating and handling instructions are supported by illustrations. In addition to the operating instructions, this manual may contain paragraphs that require your special attention. Such paragraphs are marked with the symbols described below: Warning where there is a risk of an accident or personal injury or serious damage to property. Warning where there is a risk of damaging the machine or individual components. Note or hint which is not essential for using the machine, but may improve the operator’s understanding of the situation and result in better use of the machine. Note or hint on correct procedure in order to avoid damage to the environment. Equipment and features This instruction manual refers to several models with different features. Components that are not installed in all models and related applications are marked thus *. Such components are available as special accessories from your STIHL dealer. Symbols in text The individual steps or procedures described in the manual may be marked in different ways: : Step or procedure without direct reference to an illustration. Engineering improvements STIHL’s philosophy is to continually improve all of its products. As a result, engineering changes and improvements are made from time to time. If the operating characteristics or the appearance of your machine differ from those described in this manual, please contact your STIHL dealer for assistance. Therefore, we cannot be responsible for changes, modifications or improvements not covered in this manual. Description of step or procedure that refers directly to the illustration and contains item numbers that appear in the illustration. Example: Loosen the screw (1) Lever (2). 2 MS 191 T English / USA Some Important Safety Precautions for Chain Saw Users A. A Summary of Warnings on kickback and other Selected Risks ­ Taken Primarily from ANSI B 175.1 (See also “Safety Precautions ” section of this Owner’s Manual) Do not rely exclusively upon the safety devices built into your saw. As a chainsaw user, you should take several steps to keep your cutting jobs free from accident or injury.