Warning!

Inhalation of certain dusts, especially organic dusts such as mold or pollen, can cause susceptible persons to have an allergic or asthmatic reaction. Substantial or repeated inhalation of dust and other airborne contaminants, in particular those with a smaller particle size, may cause respiratory or other ill- nesses. This includes wood dust, especially from hardwoods, but also from some softwoods such as Western Red Cedar. Control dust at the source where possible. Use good work prac- tices, such as always cutting with a properly sharpened chain (which produces wood chips rather than fine dust) and operating the unit so that the wind or operating process directs any dust raised by the power tool away from the operator. Follow the recommendations of EPA/OSHA/NIOSH and occupational and trade associations with respect to dust ("particulate matter"). When the inhalation of dust cannot be substantially controlled, i.e., kept at or near the ambient (background) level, the operator and any bystanders should wear a respirator approved by NIOSH/MSHA for the type of dust encountered.

Warning!

Breathing asbestos dust is dangerous and can cause severe or fatal illness, respiratory illness or cancer. The use and disposal of asbestos-containing products have been strictly regulated by OSHA and the Environmental Protection Agency. If you have any reason to believe that you might be cutting asbes- tos, immediately contact your employer or a local OSHA representative.

Warning!

To reduce risk of electrocution , take extra precautions when cutting near power lines. Have the power switched off before starting cutting

work in the immediate vicinity of power lines.

Operating Instructions

Warning!

Do not operate your chain saw with the starting throttle lock engaged. Cutting with the starting throttle lock engaged does not permit the operator proper control of the saw or chain speed. Begin cutting with the saw at full throttle, engage the bumper spike firmly in the wood (if possible) and then continue cutting. Always work with the bumper spike so that you have better control of the saw. If you work without the bumper spike the saw may pull you forwards suddenly.

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Warning!

Never touch a chain with your hand or any part of your body when the engine is running, even when the chain is not rotating.

In the event of an emergency, switch off the engine immediately – move the master control lever to 0 or STOP.

Warning!

Always stop the engine before putting a chain saw down.

Warning!

The saw chain continues to move for a short period after the throttle trigger is released (flywheel effect).

Accelerating the engine while the saw chain is blocked increases the load and will cause the clutch to slip continuously. This may occur if the throttle is depressed for more than a few seconds when the chain is pinched in the cut or the chain brake is engaged. It can result in overheating and damage to important components (e. g. clutch, polymer housing components) – which can then increase the risk of injury, e. g., from the saw chain moving while the engine is idling.

MS 192 T, MS 192 TC

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