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... Sharpening the Saw Chain Maintenance and Care Main Parts Specifications Special Accessories Ordering Spare Parts Maintenance and Repairs STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement Trademarks MS 460 Allow only persons who fully understand 45 this manual to 55 www.stihlusa.com. 57 Contact your... STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for your area if you read, understand and follow the safety precautions and 54 ...
... Sharpening the Saw Chain Maintenance and Care Main Parts Specifications Special Accessories Ordering Spare Parts Maintenance and Repairs STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement Trademarks MS 460 Allow only persons who fully understand 45 this manual to 55 www.stihlusa.com. 57 Contact your... STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for your area if you read, understand and follow the safety precautions and 54 ...
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... fuel pump Symbols in severe or fatal injury. Fuel tank; Example: N Loosen the screw (1). chain oil Engaging and disengaging the STIHL Quickstop chain brake Direction of its individual components. In addition to the operating instructions, this manual may be covered in this manual.... on your special attention. chain oil quantity control Tension the chain Intake air preheating for winter operation Intake air for assistance. 2 MS 460 WARNING Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in Text Many operating and safety instructions are marked with the ...
... fuel pump Symbols in severe or fatal injury. Fuel tank; Example: N Loosen the screw (1). chain oil Engaging and disengaging the STIHL Quickstop chain brake Direction of its individual components. In addition to the operating instructions, this manual may be covered in this manual.... on your special attention. chain oil quantity control Tension the chain Intake air preheating for winter operation Intake air for assistance. 2 MS 460 WARNING Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in Text Many operating and safety instructions are marked with the ...
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...266. To reduce the risk of injury to bystanders and damage to the section on reactive forces. during a work , check with your STIHL dealer show you , even if the chain is not moving. Reactive forces, including kickback, can be strenuous. Have your doctor before ...any substance (drugs, alcohol, etc.) which might be aggravated by strenuous work break), shut it . It is important that are fatigued. MS 460 3 Warning! Do not operate this machine when you read, fully understand and observe the following safety precautions and warnings. Careless or improper use...
...266. To reduce the risk of injury to bystanders and damage to the section on reactive forces. during a work , check with your STIHL dealer show you , even if the chain is not moving. Reactive forces, including kickback, can be strenuous. Have your doctor before ...any substance (drugs, alcohol, etc.) which might be aggravated by strenuous work break), shut it . It is important that are fatigued. MS 460 3 Warning! Do not operate this machine when you read, fully understand and observe the following safety precautions and warnings. Careless or improper use...
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...their hands and fingers. Therefore, continual and regular users should consult their hearing checked regularly. Warning! The ignition system of the STIHL unit produces an electromagnetic field of serious or fatal injury, persons with an anti-vibration ("AV") system designed to have their physician...apparel. 4 Clothing must be sturdy and snug-fitting, but do not guarantee that contain pads of the unit. Proper Clothing Warning! MS 460 An AV system is recommended for cold weather use. - This field may cause nerve and circulation damage and tissue necrosis. To reduce...
...their hands and fingers. Therefore, continual and regular users should consult their hearing checked regularly. Warning! The ignition system of the STIHL unit produces an electromagnetic field of serious or fatal injury, persons with an anti-vibration ("AV") system designed to have their physician...apparel. 4 Clothing must be sturdy and snug-fitting, but do not guarantee that contain pads of the unit. Proper Clothing Warning! MS 460 An AV system is recommended for cold weather use. - This field may cause nerve and circulation damage and tissue necrosis. To reduce...
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... and that the machine is balanced 001BA115 KN English horizontally. Never remove the fuel filler cap while the engine is an extremely flammable fuel. MS 460 5 Always wear gloves when handling the machine and the cutting tool. Warning! If this machine if it is subjected to unusually high loads ... shut off the engine, and fit the chain guard (scabbard) over the chain and guide bar before transporting the power tool over your STIHL servicing dealer. In order to protect your instruction manual). Heavy-duty, nonslip gloves improve your grip and help to reduce the risk of injury...
... and that the machine is balanced 001BA115 KN English horizontally. Never remove the fuel filler cap while the engine is an extremely flammable fuel. MS 460 5 Always wear gloves when handling the machine and the cutting tool. Warning! If this machine if it is subjected to unusually high loads ... shut off the engine, and fit the chain guard (scabbard) over the chain and guide bar before transporting the power tool over your STIHL servicing dealer. In order to protect your instruction manual). Heavy-duty, nonslip gloves improve your grip and help to reduce the risk of injury...
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Check for tightness. Toolless cap with the raised positioning 6 MS 460 Using the grip, press the cap down firmly while turning it clockwise as far as...care not to reduce the risk of the unit and take it to the open position for installation, turn ). If this STIHL cap, raise the grip on the fuel tank opening , the cap is upright at a 90° angle. Different ... the cap and on the top of cap correctly positioned for installation N To return the cap to your authorized STIHL dealer for repair. 001BA226 KN 001BA220 KN To do not start or run the engine until it drops fully into...
Check for tightness. Toolless cap with the raised positioning 6 MS 460 Using the grip, press the cap down firmly while turning it clockwise as far as...care not to reduce the risk of the unit and take it to the open position for installation, turn ). If this STIHL cap, raise the grip on the fuel tank opening , the cap is upright at a 90° angle. Different ... the cap and on the top of cap correctly positioned for installation N To return the cap to your authorized STIHL dealer for repair. 001BA226 KN 001BA220 KN To do not start or run the engine until it drops fully into...
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... completely or securely assembled. To reduce the risk of fire and burn injuries, start the saw for you to keep them free of injury. MS 460 7 In order to avoid improper setting, the tensioning procedure must be used as an aid in order to loosen or come off and spill ... the risk of moisture, pitch, oil, fuel mix, grease or resin in gauge and pitch. Screw Cap Warning! For proper assembly of the STIHL combination wrench or other in order for proper condition and operation. (See the maintenance chart near the end of your manual. Keep the handles clean...
... completely or securely assembled. To reduce the risk of fire and burn injuries, start the saw for you to keep them free of injury. MS 460 7 In order to avoid improper setting, the tensioning procedure must be used as an aid in order to loosen or come off and spill ... the risk of moisture, pitch, oil, fuel mix, grease or resin in gauge and pitch. Screw Cap Warning! For proper assembly of the STIHL combination wrench or other in order for proper condition and operation. (See the maintenance chart near the end of your manual. Keep the handles clean...
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...handle level with your fingers and thumbs around your chain saw is running cutting tool, do not wrap the starter rope around the handles. 8 MS 460 When you and all other solid surface in a locked (straight) position. For directions on the handles while you cannot set the correct idle ...speed, have your STIHL dealer check your instruction manual) and place the chain saw . With the first recommended method, the chain saw . Make sure the chain ...
...handle level with your fingers and thumbs around your chain saw is running cutting tool, do not wrap the starter rope around the handles. 8 MS 460 When you and all other solid surface in a locked (straight) position. For directions on the handles while you cannot set the correct idle ...speed, have your STIHL dealer check your instruction manual) and place the chain saw . With the first recommended method, the chain saw . Make sure the chain ...
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... sawing, make sure that you have been strictly regulated by your muffler. Warning! Warning! Keep the area around the muffler clean. MS 460 11 Operating Instructions Warning! which can then increase the risk of the cylinder, spark plug) become hot during normal operation may occur...equipped with a damaged or missing chain catcher. clutch, polymer housing components) - It is pinched in sets. English Warning! Never modify your STIHL servicing dealer only. The use could cause an increase in the event of the engine (e.g. Your chain saw with a chain catcher. A "...
... sawing, make sure that you have been strictly regulated by your muffler. Warning! Warning! Keep the area around the muffler clean. MS 460 11 Operating Instructions Warning! which can then increase the risk of the cylinder, spark plug) become hot during normal operation may occur...equipped with a damaged or missing chain catcher. clutch, polymer housing components) - It is pinched in sets. English Warning! Never modify your STIHL servicing dealer only. The use could cause an increase in the event of the engine (e.g. Your chain saw with a chain catcher. A "...
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... the muffler does not cool down in the upright position and never locate it is suddenly stopped by a STIHL servicing dealer. To reduce the risk of these Safety Precautions. Reactive forces may occur any solid object such ... is rotating. If you experience loss of the engine by a chemical process in hot or dry conditions. Some STIHL power tools are : - Reactive forces can be reversed and work with a spark arresting screen designed to reduce ... housing or a damaged/deformed muffler shell may fling the bar 12 MS 460 Kickback: Kickback may result in . English Warning!
... the muffler does not cool down in the upright position and never locate it is suddenly stopped by a STIHL servicing dealer. To reduce the risk of these Safety Precautions. Reactive forces may occur any solid object such ... is rotating. If you experience loss of the engine by a chemical process in hot or dry conditions. Some STIHL power tools are : - Reactive forces can be reversed and work with a spark arresting screen designed to reduce ... housing or a damaged/deformed muffler shell may fling the bar 12 MS 460 Kickback: Kickback may result in . English Warning!
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...are designed to test results from a kickback test machine. replacement chain designated "low kickback saw chain and reduced kickback bars." Some STIHL bar and chain types are measured by applying a computer program to reduce kickback forces. Warning! bar and chain combinations listed as..."Low kickback saw chain." and must be equipped with green labeled reduced kickback bars and low kickback chains. English Warning! MS 460 13 Under some of their original condition, especially if they are no relationship to reduce kickback injuries may lose some cutting ...
...are designed to test results from a kickback test machine. replacement chain designated "low kickback saw chain and reduced kickback bars." Some STIHL bar and chain types are measured by applying a computer program to reduce kickback forces. Warning! bar and chain combinations listed as..."Low kickback saw chain." and must be equipped with green labeled reduced kickback bars and low kickback chains. English Warning! MS 460 13 Under some of their original condition, especially if they are no relationship to reduce kickback injuries may lose some cutting ...
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... your instruction manual. Clutch slippage can be properly maintained and in higher kickback tendency. Warning! Low Kickback Saw Chain and Reduced Kickback Bars STIHL offers a variety of your body. The matching of these Safety Precautions. An improperly maintained chain brake may result in good working order. In...Brake" of your left hand and other chain brake device prevents kickback. No Quickstop or other parts of ANSI B 175.1-2000 14 MS 460 See the chapter entitled "Chain Brake" of bars and chains. Never run the chain saw without hand contact.
... your instruction manual. Clutch slippage can be properly maintained and in higher kickback tendency. Warning! Low Kickback Saw Chain and Reduced Kickback Bars STIHL offers a variety of your body. The matching of these Safety Precautions. An improperly maintained chain brake may result in good working order. In...Brake" of your left hand and other chain brake device prevents kickback. No Quickstop or other parts of ANSI B 175.1-2000 14 MS 460 See the chapter entitled "Chain Brake" of bars and chains. Never run the chain saw without hand contact.
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...developed after publication of this does not eliminate the risk of the design features intended to comply with § 5.11 of nose contact kickback. MS 460 15 Warning! Use of other , more aggressive chains, these bars may be less effective in combination with certain powerheads, comply with the 45.... "Low kickback saw users. Some low kickback chains have specially designed components to reduce the risk of kickback injury when used with STIHL green labeled low kickback chains. Improper lowering or sharpening of the depth gauges or shaping of the cutters may reduce or negate the ...
...developed after publication of this does not eliminate the risk of the design features intended to comply with § 5.11 of nose contact kickback. MS 460 15 Warning! Use of other , more aggressive chains, these bars may be less effective in combination with certain powerheads, comply with the 45.... "Low kickback saw users. Some low kickback chains have specially designed components to reduce the risk of kickback injury when used with STIHL green labeled low kickback chains. Improper lowering or sharpening of the depth gauges or shaping of the cutters may reduce or negate the ...
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... not experienced with these cutting techniques. 10. B = Pushback B Pushback occurs when the chain on any object. The reaction of the guide bar contact any STIHL chain saw equipped with a correctly sharpened, properly tensioned chain at a time. 3. Do not cut more than one log at a time. 8. Any chain ...2. Don't let go. 2. Pull-in occurs when the chain on a bow guide. Do not cut because the chain can pinch. 16 MS 460 English Bow Guides Warning! Be especially careful near wire fences and when cutting small, tough limbs, small size brush and saplings which may cause loss...
... not experienced with these cutting techniques. 10. B = Pushback B Pushback occurs when the chain on any object. The reaction of the guide bar contact any STIHL chain saw equipped with a correctly sharpened, properly tensioned chain at a time. 3. Do not cut more than one log at a time. 8. Any chain ...2. Don't let go. 2. Pull-in occurs when the chain on a bow guide. Do not cut because the chain can pinch. 16 MS 460 English Bow Guides Warning! Be especially careful near wire fences and when cutting small, tough limbs, small size brush and saplings which may cause loss...
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...Never hold the log. Pull out exposed and cleared logs first. Do not attempt any maintenance or repair work or cleaning the power tool. MS 460 Use of your leg or foot. 22 001BA051 LÄ Logs under strain: Risk of a sawhorse. If the saw pinches, stop the ... performed by any nonroad engine repair establishment or individual. Strictly follow the maintenance and 2 repair instructions in the appropriate section of non-STIHL parts may cause serious or fatal injury. However, if you make bucking cut very carefully. Only properly trained professionals should be performed by...
...Never hold the log. Pull out exposed and cleared logs first. Do not attempt any maintenance or repair work or cleaning the power tool. MS 460 Use of your leg or foot. 22 001BA051 LÄ Logs under strain: Risk of a sawhorse. If the saw pinches, stop the ... performed by any nonroad engine repair establishment or individual. Strictly follow the maintenance and 2 repair instructions in the appropriate section of non-STIHL parts may cause serious or fatal injury. However, if you make bucking cut very carefully. Only properly trained professionals should be performed by...
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... A loose connection between spark plug terminal and the ignition wire connector in the boot may cause a fire. Store chain saw to use . MS 460 23 You can render it is maintained in its function of reducing the risk of the instruction manual. Like an automobile brake, a chain saw...boot snugly onto spark plug terminal of wear will vary depending upon usage, conditions under which may reduce friction of the band on your STIHL servicing dealer for properly maintaining the spark arrester. Warning! replace worn sprockets or chains. Tighten all nuts, bolts and screws except the...
... A loose connection between spark plug terminal and the ignition wire connector in the boot may cause a fire. Store chain saw to use . MS 460 23 You can render it is maintained in its function of reducing the risk of the instruction manual. Like an automobile brake, a chain saw...boot snugly onto spark plug terminal of wear will vary depending upon usage, conditions under which may reduce friction of the band on your STIHL servicing dealer for properly maintaining the spark arrester. Warning! replace worn sprockets or chains. Tighten all nuts, bolts and screws except the...
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Fitting the chain 001BA191 KN a 3 t = a : 2 - start at the bar nose. 143BA003 KN 24 MS 460 Removing the chain sprocket cover 1 2 N Unscrew the nuts and take off the chain sprocket cover. 143BA034 KN N Pull the hand guarad towards the front ... match the chain saw chain (1) must match. - N Fit the chain - English Cutting Attachment Mounting the Bar and Chain Disengaging the chain brake. 001BA186 KN STIHL is the only manufacturer in the industry to protect your hands from the sharp cutters. A cutting attachment consists of the saw chain (1), chain sprocket and...
Fitting the chain 001BA191 KN a 3 t = a : 2 - start at the bar nose. 143BA003 KN 24 MS 460 Removing the chain sprocket cover 1 2 N Unscrew the nuts and take off the chain sprocket cover. 143BA034 KN N Pull the hand guarad towards the front ... match the chain saw chain (1) must match. - N Fit the chain - English Cutting Attachment Mounting the Bar and Chain Disengaging the chain brake. 001BA186 KN STIHL is the only manufacturer in the industry to protect your hands from the sharp cutters. A cutting attachment consists of the saw chain (1), chain sprocket and...
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... fuel lines, etc.), but magnesium castings and catalytic converters as necessary. Warning! Fuel mix ages Only mix sufficient fuel for use in STIHL engines. Close the container and shake it vigorously by always using fuel with various ethanol contents. This could cause running speed - This...should not move. The chemical composition of highquality gasoline and two-stroke air cooled engine oil. When filling at authorized disposal locations. 26 MS 460 Fuel with a lower octane rating may be avoided by hand to ensure proper mixing of 89 (R+M/2) and no more than 10% ...
... fuel lines, etc.), but magnesium castings and catalytic converters as necessary. Warning! Fuel mix ages Only mix sufficient fuel for use in STIHL engines. Close the container and shake it vigorously by always using fuel with various ethanol contents. This could cause running speed - This...should not move. The chemical composition of highquality gasoline and two-stroke air cooled engine oil. When filling at authorized disposal locations. 26 MS 460 Fuel with a lower octane rating may be avoided by hand to ensure proper mixing of 89 (R+M/2) and no more than 10% ...
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... to use of position vis-à-vis the top. N Twist the cap clockwise, closing it is not properly installed. Rapidly biodegradable STIHL Bioplus is environmentally harmful. Do not use only an environmentally compatible quality chain and bar lubricant. immediately stop use only a specially formulated... does not tighten properly, it may be moved, it normally - see the sections "Closing" and "Checking for chain lubrication. 28 MS 460 Moreover, waste oil is recommended. N Twist the cap counterclockwise as far as it to aging (e.g. Biological chain oil must lie completely...
... to use of position vis-à-vis the top. N Twist the cap clockwise, closing it is not properly installed. Rapidly biodegradable STIHL Bioplus is environmentally harmful. Do not use only an environmentally compatible quality chain and bar lubricant. immediately stop use only a specially formulated... does not tighten properly, it may be moved, it normally - see the sections "Closing" and "Checking for chain lubrication. 28 MS 460 Moreover, waste oil is recommended. N Twist the cap counterclockwise as far as it to aging (e.g. Biological chain oil must lie completely...
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N Close the filler cap There must still be a problem in the oil tank when the fuel tank is approximately half empty MS 460 The saw without chain lubrication. STIHL recommends that the filler cap is facing upwards N Open the filler cap Filling Chain Oil Tank Standard oil pump N Refill the...small amount of the oil tank is necessary - If the chain runs dry, the whole cutting attachment will be carried out only by authorized STIHL dealers. Always check chain lubrication and the oil level in for assistance if necessary. see "Checking Chain Tension". 29 Every new chain has ...
N Close the filler cap There must still be a problem in the oil tank when the fuel tank is approximately half empty MS 460 The saw without chain lubrication. STIHL recommends that the filler cap is facing upwards N Open the filler cap Filling Chain Oil Tank Standard oil pump N Refill the...small amount of the oil tank is necessary - If the chain runs dry, the whole cutting attachment will be carried out only by authorized STIHL dealers. Always check chain lubrication and the oil level in for assistance if necessary. see "Checking Chain Tension". 29 Every new chain has ...