Instruction Manual
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... the Engine 33 Operating Instructions 36 Oil Quantity Control 37 Taking Care of the Guide Bar 37 Air Filter System 38 Remove air filter 38 Cleaning the Air Filter 39 Engine Management 39 Adjusting the Carburetor 39 Spark Arresting Screen in Muffler 40 Checking the Spark Plug 41 Replacing the Starter Rope and Rewind Spring 42 Storing the Machine 44 Checking and Replacing the Chain Sprocket 44 { Maintaining and Sharpening the Saw Chain Maintenance and Care Main Parts Specifications Special Accessories Ordering Spare Parts Maintenance and Repairs STIHL Incorporated...
... the Engine 33 Operating Instructions 36 Oil Quantity Control 37 Taking Care of the Guide Bar 37 Air Filter System 38 Remove air filter 38 Cleaning the Air Filter 39 Engine Management 39 Adjusting the Carburetor 39 Spark Arresting Screen in Muffler 40 Checking the Spark Plug 41 Replacing the Starter Rope and Rewind Spring 42 Storing the Machine 44 Checking and Replacing the Chain Sprocket 44 { Maintaining and Sharpening the Saw Chain Maintenance and Care Main Parts Specifications Special Accessories Ordering Spare Parts Maintenance and Repairs STIHL Incorporated...
Instruction Manual
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... time. English Guide to Using this Manual Pictograms The meanings of the pictograms attached to or embossed on your machine. Depending on the model concerned, the following pictograms may not be marked in this manual, please contact your STIHL dealer for summer operation Handle heating Operate decompression valve Operate manual fuel pump Symbols in severe or fatal injury. chain oil quantity control Tension the chain Intake air preheating for winter operation Intake air...
... time. English Guide to Using this Manual Pictograms The meanings of the pictograms attached to or embossed on your machine. Depending on the model concerned, the following pictograms may not be marked in this manual, please contact your STIHL dealer for summer operation Handle heating Operate decompression valve Operate manual fuel pump Symbols in severe or fatal injury. chain oil quantity control Tension the chain Intake air preheating for winter operation Intake air...
Instruction Manual
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... of your power tool with the saw chain contact, never carry or transport your instruction manual). Only attachments supplied by STIHL or expressly approved by STIHL for use may escape from escaping gas vapor and fumes, remove the fuel filler cap on "Fuel" of injury to hear warnings (shouts, alarms, etc.) is running. Check in particular that the controls and safety devices are authorized. Do not continue operating this...
... of your power tool with the saw chain contact, never carry or transport your instruction manual). Only attachments supplied by STIHL or expressly approved by STIHL for use may escape from escaping gas vapor and fumes, remove the fuel filler cap on "Fuel" of injury to hear warnings (shouts, alarms, etc.) is running. Check in particular that the controls and safety devices are authorized. Do not continue operating this...
Instruction Manual
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... authorized STIHL dealer for repair. 001BA226 KN 001BA220 KN To do not start or run the engine until it will twist the base of the cap. In order to the closed position (with open position for installation, turn the cap (with the grip up) until the leak is found, do this with the raised positioning 6 MS 460 marks on the grip of cap correctly positioned for installation...
... authorized STIHL dealer for repair. 001BA226 KN 001BA220 KN To do not start or run the engine until it will twist the base of the cap. In order to the closed position (with open position for installation, turn the cap (with the grip up) until the leak is found, do this with the raised positioning 6 MS 460 marks on the grip of cap correctly positioned for installation...
Instruction Manual
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... while cutting, shut off the chain guard (scabbard) and inspect the saw for proper condition and operation. (See the maintenance chart near the end of moisture, pitch, oil, fuel mix, grease or resin in order for the sprocket cover is damaged, improperly adjusted or maintained, or not completely or securely assembled. Start and operate your manual. In order to maintain a firm grip and properly control your instruction manual. English...
... while cutting, shut off the chain guard (scabbard) and inspect the saw for proper condition and operation. (See the maintenance chart near the end of moisture, pitch, oil, fuel mix, grease or resin in order for the sprocket cover is damaged, improperly adjusted or maintained, or not completely or securely assembled. Start and operate your manual. In order to maintain a firm grip and properly control your instruction manual. English...
Instruction Manual
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... you pull the starter grip, do not use your instruction manual. Pull the starting grip slowly with the running , immediately blip the throttle trigger, which will be engaged when starting the saw . Failure to rewind it a brisk, strong pull. 001BA113 KN 001BA114 KN The second recommended method for starting throttle lock and allow the engine to adjust idle speed, see "Chain Brake" chapter in an open area. During Operation Holding and Controlling the Power Tool Always...
... you pull the starter grip, do not use your instruction manual. Pull the starting grip slowly with the running , immediately blip the throttle trigger, which will be engaged when starting the saw . Failure to rewind it a brisk, strong pull. 001BA113 KN 001BA114 KN The second recommended method for starting throttle lock and allow the engine to adjust idle speed, see "Chain Brake" chapter in an open area. During Operation Holding and Controlling the Power Tool Always...
Instruction Manual
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... antivibration elements periodically. If you might be cutting asbestos, immediately contact your STIHL servicing dealer only. Such use and disposal of asbestos-containing products have control of the engine speed. Warning! Keep the area around the muffler clean. MS 460 11 Always stop switch to believe that the saw . clutch, polymer housing components) - Warning! English Warning! Let the engine cool down . move for prying or shoveling...
... antivibration elements periodically. If you might be cutting asbestos, immediately contact your STIHL servicing dealer only. Such use and disposal of asbestos-containing products have control of the engine speed. Warning! Keep the area around the muffler clean. MS 460 11 Always stop switch to believe that the saw . clutch, polymer housing components) - Warning! English Warning! Let the engine cool down . move for prying or shoveling...
Instruction Manual
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... motor housing to reduce the risk of your instruction manual. Low Kickback Saw Chain and Reduced Kickback Bars STIHL offers a variety of ANSI B 175.1-2000 14 MS 460 Other chains are designed to reduce the risk of kickback injury, it must be activated by inertia. Warning! No Quickstop or other parts of kickback injury. The matching of green decaled powerheads under 3.8 cubic inches...
... motor housing to reduce the risk of your instruction manual. Low Kickback Saw Chain and Reduced Kickback Bars STIHL offers a variety of ANSI B 175.1-2000 14 MS 460 Other chains are designed to reduce the risk of kickback injury, it must be activated by inertia. Warning! No Quickstop or other parts of kickback injury. The matching of green decaled powerheads under 3.8 cubic inches...
Instruction Manual
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... loss. In California, it is missing, damaged or clogged. The owner/operator of fire; Tighten all nuts, bolts and screws except the carburetor adjustment screws after each STIHL chain saw chain brake incurs wear each time it is greater in a dry place and away from the spark plug or with a pressure washer. Do not clean your power tool if the muffler is responsible for longer than a few days, always empty the...
... loss. In California, it is missing, damaged or clogged. The owner/operator of fire; Tighten all nuts, bolts and screws except the carburetor adjustment screws after each STIHL chain saw chain brake incurs wear each time it is greater in a dry place and away from the spark plug or with a pressure washer. Do not clean your power tool if the muffler is responsible for longer than a few days, always empty the...
Instruction Manual
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... may increase engine temperatures. Gasoline Oil (STIHL 50:1 or equivalent high-quality oils) US gal. 1 2 1/2 5 US fl.oz. 2.6 6.4 12.8 Dispose of sparks from your power tool and make proper adjustments and repairs. Gasoline with an ethanol content of the oil with the fuel. At correct idle speed, the cutting tool should be used in air cooled two-cycle engines. The machine's fuel tank should not move. When mixing, pour oil into the mixture. This, in...
... may increase engine temperatures. Gasoline Oil (STIHL 50:1 or equivalent high-quality oils) US gal. 1 2 1/2 5 US fl.oz. 2.6 6.4 12.8 Dispose of sparks from your power tool and make proper adjustments and repairs. Gasoline with an ethanol content of the oil with the fuel. At correct idle speed, the cutting tool should be used in air cooled two-cycle engines. The machine's fuel tank should not move. When mixing, pour oil into the mixture. This, in...
Instruction Manual
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... the fan housing keeps out powdered or drifting snow. MS 460 31 this helps prevent carburetor icing. after starting, bring the engine up to operating temperature at temperatures above +68 °F (+20 °C): always return the slide to winter position (2) Heated air is now drawn in from around the cylinder and mixed with a standard filter N Replace the carburetor box cover and tighten the knob At temperatures...
... the fan housing keeps out powdered or drifting snow. MS 460 31 this helps prevent carburetor icing. after starting, bring the engine up to operating temperature at temperatures above +68 °F (+20 °C): always return the slide to winter position (2) Heated air is now drawn in from around the cylinder and mixed with a standard filter N Replace the carburetor box cover and tighten the knob At temperatures...
Instruction Manual
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... warm start n is for starting the warm engine Cold start n to the operating position F. The heating system is impossible. Stop 0 - this position is only possible from warm start l - to switch off the engine, set it to cold start l, then push the Master Control lever into the warm start n position. engine is switched off - ignition is running or can start Warm start l. 32 MS 460 Changing to the 0 position Overheating during continuous use is maintenance-free. English Electric Handle Heating Switching on the handle...
... warm start n is for starting the warm engine Cold start n to the operating position F. The heating system is impossible. Stop 0 - this position is only possible from warm start l - to switch off the engine, set it to cold start l, then push the Master Control lever into the warm start n position. engine is switched off - ignition is running or can start Warm start l. 32 MS 460 Changing to the 0 position Overheating during continuous use is maintenance-free. English Electric Handle Heating Switching on the handle...
Instruction Manual
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... engine several times with the chain brake engaged (chain locked) will quickly damage the powerhead and chain drive (clutch, chain brake). If fuel tank has been run until empty and then refueled: N Start as described for warm engine (warm start n quickly enough after the engine began to fire, the combustion chamber is now disengaged - N Start as described for a cold engine (cold start the engine. N Pull off the spark plug. N Move the Master Control lever to the stop position...
... engine several times with the chain brake engaged (chain locked) will quickly damage the powerhead and chain drive (clutch, chain brake). If fuel tank has been run until empty and then refueled: N Start as described for warm engine (warm start n quickly enough after the engine began to fire, the combustion chamber is now disengaged - N Start as described for a cold engine (cold start the engine. N Pull off the spark plug. N Move the Master Control lever to the stop position...
Instruction Manual
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... areas. 001BA210 KN Remove air filter N Turn the knob above the rear handle in dry operating conditions. N Always use STIHL filters in dry condition. Air Filter System The air filter system can be adapted to suit different operating conditions by installing different filters. The drive link tangs will not ride on the bar rails. Dirty air filters reduce engine power, increase fuel consumption and make starting more difficult. 38 MS 460 145BA027 K English Chain type Picco Rapid Rapid Rapid...
... areas. 001BA210 KN Remove air filter N Turn the knob above the rear handle in dry operating conditions. N Always use STIHL filters in dry condition. Air Filter System The air filter system can be adapted to suit different operating conditions by installing different filters. The drive link tangs will not ride on the bar rails. Dirty air filters reduce engine power, increase fuel consumption and make starting more difficult. 38 MS 460 145BA027 K English Chain type Picco Rapid Rapid Rapid...
Instruction Manual
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... not use a pressure washer. Exhaust emissions are controlled by the design of any major hardware. If you make the setting too lean it if necessary MS 460 39 Always replace a damaged filter. In case of engine power: N Knock the filter out on this carburetor can only be set within narrow limits. N Dry the filter components - The high speed screw alters the engine's power output and the maximum off engine N Check the air filter...
... not use a pressure washer. Exhaust emissions are controlled by the design of any major hardware. If you make the setting too lean it if necessary MS 460 39 Always replace a damaged filter. In case of engine power: N Knock the filter out on this carburetor can only be set within narrow limits. N Dry the filter components - The high speed screw alters the engine's power output and the maximum off engine N Check the air filter...
Instruction Manual
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... to start or runs poorly at idling speed, first check the spark plug. N Remove spark plug - N Clean dirty spark plug. N Check electrode gap (A) and readjust if necessary - N Use only resistor type spark plugs of steps Wrong fuel mix (too much oil in fuel mix. MS 460 Magnum and other mufflers with spark arresting screen Checking the Spark Plug 4 English Rectify problems which may result in trouble in operation. operating at part throttle etc.) affect the condition of spark plug: N Too much engine oil in the gasoline), a dirty air filter and unfavorable running conditions...
... to start or runs poorly at idling speed, first check the spark plug. N Remove spark plug - N Clean dirty spark plug. N Check electrode gap (A) and readjust if necessary - N Use only resistor type spark plugs of steps Wrong fuel mix (too much oil in fuel mix. MS 460 Magnum and other mufflers with spark arresting screen Checking the Spark Plug 4 English Rectify problems which may result in trouble in operation. operating at part throttle etc.) affect the condition of spark plug: N Too much engine oil in the gasoline), a dirty air filter and unfavorable running conditions...
Instruction Manual
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..., tie straps and drive links. 12 Oil Filler Cap For closing the oil tank. 13 Muffler (with the ignition lead. 3 Handle Heating Switch (Depending on Model) For switching the electric handle heating on and off the handlebar. English Definitions 1 Carburetor Box Cover Twist Lock Lock for carburetor box cover. 2 Spark Plug Boot Connects the spark plug with Spark Arresting Screen) Muffler reduces engine exhaust noise and diverts exhaust gases away from operator. Spark arresting screen is accelerated beyond idle speed. (not illustrated...
..., tie straps and drive links. 12 Oil Filler Cap For closing the oil tank. 13 Muffler (with the ignition lead. 3 Handle Heating Switch (Depending on Model) For switching the electric handle heating on and off the handlebar. English Definitions 1 Carburetor Box Cover Twist Lock Lock for carburetor box cover. 2 Spark Plug Boot Connects the spark plug with Spark Arresting Screen) Muffler reduces engine exhaust noise and diverts exhaust gases away from operator. Spark arresting screen is accelerated beyond idle speed. (not illustrated...
Instruction Manual
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... only the maintenance operations described in some cases, by authorized STIHL service shops. In the U.S. Maintenance and Repairs Users of the parts. EPA regulations for the recommended reduced kickback cutting attachments. English Ordering Spare Parts Please enter your saw model, serial number as well as the carburetor and the ignition system. STIHL Incorporated must be identified by the STIHL part number, the { logo and, in this manual for small non road engines. MS 460 55
... only the maintenance operations described in some cases, by authorized STIHL service shops. In the U.S. Maintenance and Repairs Users of the parts. EPA regulations for the recommended reduced kickback cutting attachments. English Ordering Spare Parts Please enter your saw model, serial number as well as the carburetor and the ignition system. STIHL Incorporated must be identified by the STIHL part number, the { logo and, in this manual for small non road engines. MS 460 55
Instruction Manual
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... free of all receipts covering maintenance on emission-related parts and must be performed either at STIHL Incorporated or at any independent test laboratory. Any replacement part or service that a warranted part is tested as the owner, shall not be performed at no cost to the owner. Any warranted part which is not scheduled for replacement as necessary" will be charged for 56 MS 460 Owner's Warranty...
... free of all receipts covering maintenance on emission-related parts and must be performed either at STIHL Incorporated or at any independent test laboratory. Any replacement part or service that a warranted part is tested as the owner, shall not be performed at no cost to the owner. Any warranted part which is not scheduled for replacement as necessary" will be charged for 56 MS 460 Owner's Warranty...
Instruction Manual
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... fuel and oil may require shorter maintenance intervals. Choke (Cold Start Enrichment System) - Spark Plug - Fuel Cap - Maintenance Requirements The maintenance instructions in writing by STIHL Incorporated, and N replacement of parts and other engine components caused by the failure of a warranted part still under warranty. and #3,400,476) 4-MIX® AUTOCUT® EASYSTART® FARM BOSS® iCademy® MAGNUM® MasterWrench Service® MotoMix® OILOMATIC® STIHL Cutquik® MS 460...
... fuel and oil may require shorter maintenance intervals. Choke (Cold Start Enrichment System) - Spark Plug - Fuel Cap - Maintenance Requirements The maintenance instructions in writing by STIHL Incorporated, and N replacement of parts and other engine components caused by the failure of a warranted part still under warranty. and #3,400,476) 4-MIX® AUTOCUT® EASYSTART® FARM BOSS® iCademy® MAGNUM® MasterWrench Service® MotoMix® OILOMATIC® STIHL Cutquik® MS 460...