STIHL MS 194 C-E petrol chainsaw 30 cm

If you want a light, reliable saw for yard work, pruning or cutting firewood, the STIHL MS 194 C-E makes life easier. It starts with little effort, sits steady in the hands and delivers clean cuts thanks to its PM3 chain.

ErgoStart and the manual fuel pump take the strain out of starting, while side chain tensioning and tool-free caps keep setup quick and safe. It’s a practical all-rounder for homeowners, gardeners and arborists tackling small trees.

Where it excels

• Pruning and crown work where low weight matters
• Cutting logs and firewood up to the 30 cm bar length
• Light felling of small trees and storm clean‑up
• On-site jobs that need easy, reliable starts

Why this saw stands out

• Easy starting: STIHL ErgoStart plus manual fuel pump
• Smoother handling: STIHL anti-vibration system
• Quick chain care: side chain tensioning
• Less fuss: tool-free fuel and oil caps

In daily use

The MS 194 C-E feels nimble at just 3.6 kg (without bar and chain). Vibration is well controlled so cuts stay precise and your hands stay fresher through the day. The low-maintenance air filter system and compensator keep performance stable even as the filter loads up.

Capacity and key specs

• Displacement (cm³): 31.8
• Power (kW): 1.40
• CO2 (g/kWh): 803
• Power-to-weight (kg/kW): 2.60
• Device weight without fuel (kg): 3.6
• System weight without fuel (kg): 4.07 / 4.15
• Guide bar length (cm): 30 / 35
• Groove width (mm): 1.10
• Chain pitch: 3/8"P
• Machine length with spike (mm): 265
• Sound pressure level dB(A): 101
• Sound power level dB(A): 112
• Vibration left/right (m/s²): 3.6 / 3.6

Advice from gardenmachineshop.com

Keep the PM3 chain sharp and correctly tensioned; with side chain tensioning, check and adjust after the first few cuts on a new chain.

Returns: as a consumer you can withdraw from your purchase within 14 days of receiving it, without giving a reason – this also applies to parts we order in specially for you. See our Refund & return policy for how to return an item and who pays the return shipping.

Please note: if a machine has been fuelled or used beyond what is needed to check it, we may deduct the resulting loss in value from your refund.