The MSA 190 T is a battery top-handle saw for professional tree care. Its compact design and adjustable trigger support controlled pruning and efficient battery use. Compatibility with the optional Comfort Hook helps keep the saw balanced while climbing. This unit-only option excludes battery and charger. Intended for trained tree-service professionals only.
Features
- Power boost: Compatible electronics maximize available output and temporarily reduce it under excessive load to protect battery life.
- Consistent output: Electronics maintain cutting power as the battery discharges.
- Lateral chain adjustment: A screw through the sprocket cover provides access for retensioning.
- Oil-tank closure: A bayonet cap opens and closes without tools.
- Visible oil level: A transparent reservoir simplifies level checks.
- Splash protection: IPX4-tested construction resists splashing water.
- Quickstop® brake: Hand or inertia activation can stop the chain in certain kickback conditions.
- Side-access tensioner: Allows chain adjustment using a bar wrench from the side.
- Trigger lockout: The interlock must engage before trigger operation.
- Oil reservoir access: Combines tool-free access with visible level checking.
- Speed control: Trigger pressure adjusts output for the task.
Technical specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Rated voltage | 36 V |
| Max. voltage | 40 V |
| Power consumption | 1.50 kW |
| Power | 1.6 BHP 1 |
| Cordless power system | ALLPRO/AP |
| Recommended battery | AP 200.0 P |
| Device weight without battery | 5.8 lb 2 |
| Saw chain pitch | 3/8"P |
| Max. battery working time AP 100.0 P | 20 min 3 |
| Max. battery working time AP 20 | 37 min 3 |
| Max. battery working time AP 200 | 48 min 3 |
| Max. battery working time AP 200 S | 28 min 3 |
| Max. battery working time AP 200.0 P | 39 min 3 |
| Max. battery working time AP 30 | 47 min 3 |
| Max. battery working time AP 30.1 | 47 min 3 |
| Max. battery working time AP 300 S | 48 min 3 |
| Max. battery working time AP 300.0 P | 58 min 3 |
| Max. battery working time AP 500 S | 58 min 3 |
| Max. cuts per battery charge AP 200 S | 170 pcs 4 |
| Max. cuts per battery charge AP 300 S | 255 pcs 4 |
| Max. cuts per battery charge AP 500 S | 306 pcs 4 |
| Device length with bumper spike | 12 in 2 |
| System weight without battery | 6.9 lb 5 |
| Bar length | 14 in 6 |
| Groove width | 43 in — verify; source appears incorrect |
- Mechanical output expressed for comparison with gasoline equipment.
- Excludes guide bar and chain.
- Runtime varies with task and operating mode.
- Cut totals vary with task and operating mode.
- Includes guide bar and chain.
- Usable cutting reach is less than nominal bar length.