Description
The MS 194 T is a brand new, middle of the range, top-handle chainsaw from STIHL. With a large 31.8cc 2-MIX engine, this new arborist saw boasts 9% more power (1.4kW) and 7% more torque (1.5Nm) than the previous MS 193 TC-E.
Fitted with Stihl’s fine cutting ¼ P chain for a quick and precise cut. Featuring a diagnostic port for easy and simple diagnosis. This saw is well-suited to deadwood removal, reductions and crown lifts as well as taking down medium-sized trees.
PLEASE NOTE: Under Health and Safety Executive (HSE) guidance, all Top-Handled chainsaw should only be operated by certified/qualified users. We have detailed below some useful information as published by the Health and Safety Executive BUT it is the customers responsibility to ensure they have the necessary up to date qualifications and training prior to using a Top-Handled chainsaw.
Briants of Risborough does not undertake any form of training in respect to the safe working practice of chainsaws, this must be carried out by an appropriate training centre/awarding body i.e. LANTRA, NPTC. We have provided details of a local training centre below to contact should you need to complete such training.
We reserve the right to refuse / refund any sale of this item where an appropriate certificate or proof of competency is not provided upon request. Any request will be made via e-mail to the address provided in the transaction prior to us shipping the product(s).
Use of Top Handled Chainsaws as documented by the Health & Safety Executive
AFAG308 – Top-handle Chainsaws
Excerpt taken from the publication – “This leaflet covers the safe working practices to be followed when using a petrol-powered top-handled chainsaw for arboricultural off-ground work. Tree work requiring the use of a chainsaw should only be carried out by a trained and competent climber who has experience in chainsaw use, or by a trainee under supervision who is competent using a chainsaw on the ground.
You can use this leaflet, along with the chainsaw manufacturer’s handbook, as part of your risk assessment to help identify the controls to put in place when using a top-handled chainsaw.
You must assess the effect of the site and the weather as well as following this guidance. Operators who do not observe good working practices with chainsaws in trees can cause serious accidents and fatalities. All operators must have had appropriate training in how to operate the machine and how to carry out the tasks required (see HSE leaflet INDG317 Chainsaws at work).
Top-handled chainsaws are only suitable for use off the ground. Operators must use rear-handled saws when working on the ground.
Read this leaflet in conjunction with AFAG401 Tree-climbing operations, 402 Aerial tree rescue and 403 Mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) for tree work. For guidance on work preparation see safety topics on HSE’s Treework webpages: www.hse.gov.uk/treework/index.htm.”
HSE documents relating to the use of Top-Handled chainsaws:
Top Handled Chainsaws HSE afag308
Top Handled Chainsaws_Working Practices crr01402
Additional information:
https://www.hse.gov.uk/treework/safety-topics/aerial-work.htm
Training Providers:
Vale Training https://www.valetrainingservices.co.uk/
Personal Protective Equipment
Appropriate PPE is essential when using a chainsaw of any kind. Please see below for suggested protective equipment relating to Top-Handle chainsaws or visit our Chainsaw Protection category .
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