MS 193 T
English
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NOTICE
Always slacken off the chain again after
finishing work. The chain contracts as it
cools down. If it is not slackened off, it
can damage the crankshaft and
bearings.
Short-term storage
Wait for engine to cool down. Keep the
machine with a full tank of fuel in a dry
place, well away from sources of
ignition, until you need it again.
Long-term storage
See "Storing the machine"
N
Flip the bar – after each sharpening
and each time the chain is changed
– to avoid uneven wear, especially
at the sprocket nose and on the
bottom
N
Periodically clean the oil inlet
hole (1), oil outlet channel (2) and
bar groove (3)
N
Measure groove depth – using the
measuring tool on the file gauge
(special accessory) – in the area
with the greatest wear
If the groove is not at least this deep:
N
Replace guide bar
Otherwise the drive links will grind
against the base of the groove – the
bottoms of the cutters and the tie straps
will not lie against the bar.
Taking Care of the Guide Bar
Chain type Chain pitch Minimum
groove depth
Picco
1/4“ P
4.0 mm
Rapid
1/4“
4.0 mm
2
3
1
143BA026 KN
Picco
3/8“ P
5.0 mm
Rapid
3/8“; 0.325“ 6.0 mm
Rapid
0.404“
7.0 mm
