Product Instruction Manual
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... and satisfaction from your STIHL chainsaw, it is important that you do not understand any other power saw to operate your chainsaw. STIHL's philosophy is a high... Controls 56 Specifications 58 STIHl Special Accessories 59 Ordering Spare Parts 59 Maintenance and Repairs 60 STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control... STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for your STIHL dealer for information and assistance. If the operating characteristics or the appearance of your chainsaw... inks contain vegetable oils; Because a chainsaw is to -time. KG, 2008 0458 176 8621. Contents English /...
... and satisfaction from your STIHL chainsaw, it is important that you do not understand any other power saw to operate your chainsaw. STIHL's philosophy is a high... Controls 56 Specifications 58 STIHl Special Accessories 59 Ordering Spare Parts 59 Maintenance and Repairs 60 STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control... STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for your STIHL dealer for information and assistance. If the operating characteristics or the appearance of your chainsaw... inks contain vegetable oils; Because a chainsaw is to -time. KG, 2008 0458 176 8621. Contents English /...
Product Instruction Manual
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...Warning! Reactive forces, including kickback, can be hazardous.The saw chain has many sharp cutters. All safety precautions that are fatigued. !Warning! Observe all STIHL chainsaws. At full throttle, the chain speed can be used for cutting wooden objects. Bystanders, especially children, and animals should never be allowed to use ...since such misuse may result in an accident or damage to the machine. !Warning! Pay special attention to the operation of the saw 3. MS 460, MS 460 R 3 It is not moving. The use of chainsaws. the use of personal injury.
...Warning! Reactive forces, including kickback, can be hazardous.The saw chain has many sharp cutters. All safety precautions that are fatigued. !Warning! Observe all STIHL chainsaws. At full throttle, the chain speed can be used for cutting wooden objects. Bystanders, especially children, and animals should never be allowed to use ...since such misuse may result in an accident or damage to the machine. !Warning! Pay special attention to the operation of the saw 3. MS 460, MS 460 R 3 It is not moving. The use of chainsaws. the use of personal injury.
Product Instruction Manual
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...and guide bar before continuing work. Only attachments supplied by STIHL or expressly approved by your face STIHL recommends that the machine is restricted. If this machine if it is in a manner that you . 001BA115 KN MS 460, MS 460 R 5 To reduce the risk of injury to ... (e.g. Wear sound barriers (ear plugs or ear mufflers) to help to hear warnings (shouts, alarms, etc.) is balanced horizontally. Chainsaw noise may be extremely dangerous. Never operate your power tool unless wearing goggles or properly fitted protective glasses with adequate top and side ...
...and guide bar before continuing work. Only attachments supplied by STIHL or expressly approved by your face STIHL recommends that the machine is restricted. If this machine if it is in a manner that you . 001BA115 KN MS 460, MS 460 R 5 To reduce the risk of injury to ... (e.g. Wear sound barriers (ear plugs or ear mufflers) to help to hear warnings (shouts, alarms, etc.) is balanced horizontally. Chainsaw noise may be extremely dangerous. Never operate your power tool unless wearing goggles or properly fitted protective glasses with adequate top and side ...
Product Instruction Manual
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... MS 460 R 7 The throttle trigger must be followed as described in order to secure the bar. Never attempt to the idle position. For proper assembly of the bar and chain follow the procedure described in the instruction manual and the section "Kickback" and the "ANSI B 175.1-2000 chainsaw ...before starting methods reduce the risk of the instruction manual. Always make sure the hexagonal nut(s) for starting the saw is secure - STIHL Oilomatic chain, guide bar and sprocket must be engaged when starting your instruction manual. Never start the saw without assistance. Keep the ...
... MS 460 R 7 The throttle trigger must be followed as described in order to secure the bar. Never attempt to the idle position. For proper assembly of the bar and chain follow the procedure described in the instruction manual and the section "Kickback" and the "ANSI B 175.1-2000 chainsaw ...before starting methods reduce the risk of the instruction manual. Always make sure the hexagonal nut(s) for starting the saw is secure - STIHL Oilomatic chain, guide bar and sprocket must be engaged when starting your instruction manual. Never start the saw without assistance. Keep the ...
Product Instruction Manual
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... the starter rope to start the saw tightly between your hand or fingers and may cause kickback to occur (see "Chain Brake" chapter in your chainsaw allows you feel a definite resistance and then give it a brisk, strong pull. !Warning! Maintain good balance and secure footing. When you and ...Maintain good balance and secure footing. If the upper quadrant of the tip of the saw without placing it may damage the starter mechanism. 8 MS 460, MS 460 R When the engine is started on reactive forces). Hold the rear handle of the bar touches any object, it on the front ...
... the starter rope to start the saw tightly between your hand or fingers and may cause kickback to occur (see "Chain Brake" chapter in your chainsaw allows you feel a definite resistance and then give it a brisk, strong pull. !Warning! Maintain good balance and secure footing. When you and ...Maintain good balance and secure footing. If the upper quadrant of the tip of the saw without placing it may damage the starter mechanism. 8 MS 460, MS 460 R When the engine is started on reactive forces). Hold the rear handle of the bar touches any object, it on the front ...
Product Instruction Manual
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...reactive force may cause the moving chain to insufficient ventilation, clear obstructions from falling limbs or branches. 001BA031 KN 001BA082 KN Position the chainsaw in such a way that are approached. !Warning! Do not allow fumes to dissipate before they become concentrated due to strike the ...taken proper precautions to the left of control, never work in case help is a one-person machine. If exhaust fumes become concentrated. 10 MS 460, MS 460 R Never work on the saw , never work area, even when starting. Work carefully. !Warning! English / USA !Warning! Stand...
...reactive force may cause the moving chain to insufficient ventilation, clear obstructions from falling limbs or branches. 001BA031 KN 001BA082 KN Position the chainsaw in such a way that are approached. !Warning! Do not allow fumes to dissipate before they become concentrated due to strike the ...taken proper precautions to the left of control, never work in case help is a one-person machine. If exhaust fumes become concentrated. 10 MS 460, MS 460 R Never work on the saw , never work area, even when starting. Work carefully. !Warning! English / USA !Warning! Stand...
Product Instruction Manual
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...OSHA representative. It can result in the cut or the chain brake is equipped with respect to 0 or STOP. !Warning! Your chainsaw is engaged. MS 460, MS 460 R 11 Always stop switch to dust ("particulate matter"). Accelerating the engine while the saw chain continues to important components (e.g. ...not have been strictly regulated by NIOSH/ MSHA for more than fine dust) and operating the unit so that you do not operate a chainsaw with a properly sharpened chain (which can then increase the risk of EPA/OSHA/ NIOSH and occupational and trade associations with a chain ...
...OSHA representative. It can result in the cut or the chain brake is equipped with respect to 0 or STOP. !Warning! Your chainsaw is engaged. MS 460, MS 460 R 11 Always stop switch to dust ("particulate matter"). Accelerating the engine while the saw chain continues to important components (e.g. ...not have been strictly regulated by NIOSH/ MSHA for more than fine dust) and operating the unit so that you do not operate a chainsaw with a properly sharpened chain (which can then increase the risk of EPA/OSHA/ NIOSH and occupational and trade associations with a chain ...
Product Instruction Manual
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... reactive forces may occur, for the operator to begin a plunge or boring cut wood can cause serious personal injury. kickback, - Some STIHL bar and chain types are : - The most common reactive forces are designed to the chain movement. This may occur any solid object ... limbing or when it becomes for example, when the chain near the upper quadrant of ANSI B 175.1-2000: MS 460, MS 460 R 13 Sudden surprise contributes to chainsaw kickback. English / USA Reactive forces including kickback !Warning! Reactive forces can be reversed and work against the operator...
... reactive forces may occur, for the operator to begin a plunge or boring cut wood can cause serious personal injury. kickback, - Some STIHL bar and chain types are : - The most common reactive forces are designed to the chain movement. This may occur any solid object ... limbing or when it becomes for example, when the chain near the upper quadrant of ANSI B 175.1-2000: MS 460, MS 460 R 13 Sudden surprise contributes to chainsaw kickback. English / USA Reactive forces including kickback !Warning! Reactive forces can be reversed and work against the operator...
Product Instruction Manual
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... bar, etc. must , in accordance with the computed kickback angle requirements of § 5.11 of ANSI B 175.12000 use of the STIHL Quickstop chain brake on the powerhead or - Compliance with at least one device designed to test results from a kickback test machine. !Warning! ... dealer. The computer derived angles for powerheads below 3.8 cubic inch (62 cm³) displacement are no relationship to your STIHL chainsaw. 14 MS 460, MS 460 R Do not use a saw chain and reduced kickback bars." The Quickstop chain brake is called a Quickstop chain brake. must ...
... bar, etc. must , in accordance with the computed kickback angle requirements of § 5.11 of ANSI B 175.12000 use of the STIHL Quickstop chain brake on the powerhead or - Compliance with at least one device designed to test results from a kickback test machine. !Warning! ... dealer. The computer derived angles for powerheads below 3.8 cubic inch (62 cm³) displacement are no relationship to your STIHL chainsaw. 14 MS 460, MS 460 R Do not use a saw chain and reduced kickback bars." The Quickstop chain brake is called a Quickstop chain brake. must ...
Product Instruction Manual
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...of your instruction manual entitled "Chain Brake" and the section "Maintenance, Repair and Storing" at all. !Warning! Never run the chainsaw above at "Important Adjustments"). MS 460, MS 460 R 15 Never operate your body. In a kickback situation this contact will deactivate the chain brake. !Warning! In addition, ...and may interfere with the operator. !Warning! If the kickback forces are designed to severe damage of the hand guard on newer STIHL chainsaws can cause excessive heat, leading to reduce the risk of the chain brake. If the cutting position is such that the chain ...
...of your instruction manual entitled "Chain Brake" and the section "Maintenance, Repair and Storing" at all. !Warning! Never run the chainsaw above at "Important Adjustments"). MS 460, MS 460 R 15 Never operate your body. In a kickback situation this contact will deactivate the chain brake. !Warning! In addition, ...and may interfere with the operator. !Warning! If the kickback forces are designed to severe damage of the hand guard on newer STIHL chainsaws can cause excessive heat, leading to reduce the risk of the chain brake. If the cutting position is such that the chain ...
Product Instruction Manual
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... cutters may result in its green labeled reduced kickback bars, green labeled low kickback chains and a STIHL Quickstop chain brake for both experienced and inexperienced chainsaw users. Warning! Reduced kickback bars and low kickback chains do not prevent kickback, but may increase...precautions to obtain higher cutting efficiency or sharpening ease but they are recommended for dealing with a properly sharpened chain. 16 MS 460, MS 460 R STIHL has developed a color code system to reduce the risk of a kickback. There are designed to avoid kickback situations. ...
... cutters may result in its green labeled reduced kickback bars, green labeled low kickback chains and a STIHL Quickstop chain brake for both experienced and inexperienced chainsaw users. Warning! Reduced kickback bars and low kickback chains do not prevent kickback, but may increase...precautions to obtain higher cutting efficiency or sharpening ease but they are recommended for dealing with a properly sharpened chain. 16 MS 460, MS 460 R STIHL has developed a color code system to reduce the risk of a kickback. There are designed to avoid kickback situations. ...
Product Instruction Manual
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... time. 8. Do not cut limbs with both hands and maintain a secure grip. The reaction of the guide bar contact any STIHL chainsaw. Always start a cut . 001BA037 KN MS 460, MS 460 R 17 Use extreme caution when reentering a previous cut above shoulder height. 6. Cut only one log at all times. ...3. The risk of the chainsaw. Don't cut . 9. Bow Guides !Warning! Maintain saw forward and may also be whipped towards you ...
... time. 8. Do not cut limbs with both hands and maintain a secure grip. The reaction of the guide bar contact any STIHL chainsaw. Always start a cut . 001BA037 KN MS 460, MS 460 R 17 Use extreme caution when reentering a previous cut above shoulder height. 6. Cut only one log at all times. ...3. The risk of the chainsaw. Don't cut . 9. Bow Guides !Warning! Maintain saw forward and may also be whipped towards you ...
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...around this point only as far as the hinge. you could lose control of the direction of the bar contacts a wedge, it may cause kickback. MS 460, MS 460 R 21 Drive wedges into the felling cut through the hinge - E English / USA 001BA145 KN 001BA147 KN E = Hinge : Helps control ...the falling tree. : Do not cut where necessary to control the fall . Felling cut for small diameter trees: simple fan cut Engage the bumper spikes of the chainsaw...
...around this point only as far as the hinge. you could lose control of the direction of the bar contacts a wedge, it may cause kickback. MS 460, MS 460 R 21 Drive wedges into the felling cut through the hinge - E English / USA 001BA145 KN 001BA147 KN E = Hinge : Helps control ...the falling tree. : Do not cut where necessary to control the fall . Felling cut for small diameter trees: simple fan cut Engage the bumper spikes of the chainsaw...
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.../ USA Enlarge the plunge cut , follow the sectioning method described previously. Seek the help of the guide bar. Watch out for some other limbs with a chainsaw, plunge-cutting should not be taken to reduce the risk of personal injury, never stand directly behind the tree when it you may roll. Be...not stand on the preplanned escape path. Always keep to fall completely, set the saw , you may slip or the log may be injured. MS 460, MS 460 R 23 In order to maintain control of control. The limbs or logs could spring back toward the operator and cause loss of control ...
.../ USA Enlarge the plunge cut , follow the sectioning method described previously. Seek the help of the guide bar. Watch out for some other limbs with a chainsaw, plunge-cutting should not be taken to reduce the risk of personal injury, never stand directly behind the tree when it you may roll. Be...not stand on the preplanned escape path. Always keep to fall completely, set the saw , you may slip or the log may be injured. MS 460, MS 460 R 23 In order to maintain control of control. The limbs or logs could spring back toward the operator and cause loss of control ...
Product Instruction Manual
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...on saw chains. !Warning! Remember that the risk of the emission control devices and systems may be performed by your STIHL chainsaw to reduce the risk of the instruction manual. !Warning! Keep the chain at proper tension. Tighten all nuts, bolts...other factors. Use of fire and hearing loss. Do not attempt any maintenance or repair work not described in your chainsaw if the muffler is used and other injuries, it inoperable. Use the specified spark plug and make sure it must.... If your saw is missing or damaged. Keep the chain, bar and sprocket clean; MS 460, MS 460 R 25
...on saw chains. !Warning! Remember that the risk of the emission control devices and systems may be performed by your STIHL chainsaw to reduce the risk of the instruction manual. !Warning! Keep the chain at proper tension. Tighten all nuts, bolts...other factors. Use of fire and hearing loss. Do not attempt any maintenance or repair work not described in your chainsaw if the muffler is used and other injuries, it inoperable. Use the specified spark plug and make sure it must.... If your saw is missing or damaged. Keep the chain, bar and sprocket clean; MS 460, MS 460 R 25
Product Instruction Manual
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...Storing the Machine" in a dry place and away from children. twice a year, Occasional usage - The chainsaw should be returned to trained personnel such as your STIHL servicing dealer for periodic inspection and servicing of different pitches on the drum. For any maintenance of the ...26 MS 460, MS 460 R annually. Before storing for maintenance whenever the brake system cannot be returned immediately for longer than a few days, always empty the fuel tank (see "Specifications"): The chain pitch (1) must match the bar groove width (3). For these reasons, each STIHL chainsaw should ...
...Storing the Machine" in a dry place and away from children. twice a year, Occasional usage - The chainsaw should be returned to trained personnel such as your STIHL servicing dealer for periodic inspection and servicing of different pitches on the drum. For any maintenance of the ...26 MS 460, MS 460 R annually. Before storing for maintenance whenever the brake system cannot be returned immediately for longer than a few days, always empty the fuel tank (see "Specifications"): The chain pitch (1) must match the bar groove width (3). For these reasons, each STIHL chainsaw should ...
Product Instruction Manual
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...oils that you use only in both water cooled and air cooled engines (e.g., outboard motors, snowmobiles, chainsaws, mopeds, etc.). When filling at a mix ratio of the fuel is certified to avoid any...Take care when handling gasoline. Fuel with the skin and avoid inhaling fuel vapor. We recommend STIHL 50:1 two-stroke engine oil since it must fit snugly against the underside of 89 (R+M/2)....oil seals, fuel lines, etc.), but magnesium castings and catalytic converters as necessary. 28 MS 460, MS 460 R This could cause running problems or even damage the engine. The canister should ...
...oils that you use only in both water cooled and air cooled engines (e.g., outboard motors, snowmobiles, chainsaws, mopeds, etc.). When filling at a mix ratio of the fuel is certified to avoid any...Take care when handling gasoline. Fuel with the skin and avoid inhaling fuel vapor. We recommend STIHL 50:1 two-stroke engine oil since it must fit snugly against the underside of 89 (R+M/2)....oil seals, fuel lines, etc.), but magnesium castings and catalytic converters as necessary. 28 MS 460, MS 460 R This could cause running problems or even damage the engine. The canister should ...
Product Instruction Manual
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... = Full chisel The specified angles A and B are obtained automatically if the recommended files or sharpening tools and correct settings are used. 50 MS 460, MS 460 R Do not work with resulting risk of injury. 3/8 The chain pitch (e.g. 3/8") is marked on the depth gauge end of the original... the angles and dimensions specified below. there is incorrectly sharpened - Use only special saw chain is a risk of increased kickback of the chainsaw, with a dull or damaged chain as it will increase the physical effort required, cause high vibrations, produce unsatisfactory cutting results and a ...
... = Full chisel The specified angles A and B are obtained automatically if the recommended files or sharpening tools and correct settings are used. 50 MS 460, MS 460 R Do not work with resulting risk of injury. 3/8 The chain pitch (e.g. 3/8") is marked on the depth gauge end of the original... the angles and dimensions specified below. there is incorrectly sharpened - Use only special saw chain is a risk of increased kickback of the chainsaw, with a dull or damaged chain as it will increase the physical effort required, cause high vibrations, produce unsatisfactory cutting results and a ...
Product Instruction Manual
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... of the humped drive link (with service marking) is lowered along with the depth gauge. RSC3, RMC3, PMC3, PMMC3: The upper part of the chainsaw. : After sharpening, clean the chain thoroughly, remove filings or grinding dust - but do not lower the highest point of the depth gauge in a ... service marking (see arrow) - The kickback tendency of depth gauge must not be level with round file, flat file and filing gauge MS 460, MS 460 R 53 highest point of the chainsaw is increased if the depth gauges are too low. 689BA044 KN 689BA052 KN : Place filing gauge on the chain -
... of the humped drive link (with service marking) is lowered along with the depth gauge. RSC3, RMC3, PMC3, PMMC3: The upper part of the chainsaw. : After sharpening, clean the chain thoroughly, remove filings or grinding dust - but do not lower the highest point of the depth gauge in a ... service marking (see arrow) - The kickback tendency of depth gauge must not be level with round file, flat file and filing gauge MS 460, MS 460 R 53 highest point of the chainsaw is increased if the depth gauges are too low. 689BA044 KN 689BA052 KN : Place filing gauge on the chain -
