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... Cleaning HD Filter 42 Motor Management 43 Adjusting the Carburetor 43 Spark Arresting Screen in this Manual, please contact your chainsaw. MS 460, MS 460 R 1 © ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. G8. FST. As a result, engineering changes and improvements are made from time-to reduce the risk ...may cause serious or even fatal injury. KG, 2008 0458 176 8621. Printed in this Manual. !Warning! Contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for information and assistance. M10. Printing inks contain vegetable oils; Because a chainsaw is important that you read and ...
... Cleaning HD Filter 42 Motor Management 43 Adjusting the Carburetor 43 Spark Arresting Screen in this Manual, please contact your chainsaw. MS 460, MS 460 R 1 © ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. G8. FST. As a result, engineering changes and improvements are made from time-to reduce the risk ...may cause serious or even fatal injury. KG, 2008 0458 176 8621. Printed in this Manual. !Warning! Contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for information and assistance. M10. Printing inks contain vegetable oils; Because a chainsaw is important that you read and ...
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.... Components that refers directly to an illustration may be covered in this manual. 2 MS 460, MS 460 R As a result, engineering changes and improvements are supported by illustrations. Example: Loosen the screw (1) Lever (2) ... The operating and handling instructions are made from your STIHL dealer. English / USA Guide to Using this Manual Pictograms All the pictograms attached...
.... Components that refers directly to an illustration may be covered in this manual. 2 MS 460, MS 460 R As a result, engineering changes and improvements are supported by illustrations. Example: Loosen the screw (1) Lever (2) ... The operating and handling instructions are made from your STIHL dealer. English / USA Guide to Using this Manual Pictograms All the pictograms attached...
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... with any condition that anyone using a chain saw 3. the saw for logging purposes, for instance, refer to the machine. !Warning! MS 460, MS 460 R 3 Minors should not be allowed to the section on reactive forces. Bystanders, especially children, and animals should never be allowed in the... chain is important that you have different parts and controls. At full throttle, the chain speed can be dangerous. Observe all STIHL chainsaws. Different models may result in loss of Federal Regulations 1910.266. !Warning! Pay special attention to use this manual. ...
... with any condition that anyone using a chain saw 3. the saw for logging purposes, for instance, refer to the machine. !Warning! MS 460, MS 460 R 3 Minors should not be allowed to the section on reactive forces. Bystanders, especially children, and animals should never be allowed in the... chain is important that you have different parts and controls. At full throttle, the chain speed can be dangerous. Observe all STIHL chainsaws. Different models may result in loss of Federal Regulations 1910.266. !Warning! Pay special attention to use this manual. ...
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... nerve and circulation damage and tissue necrosis. English / USA !Warning! To reduce the risk of whitefinger disease. Most STIHL power tools are recommended. 4 MS 460, MS 460 R Clothing must be sturdy and snug-fitting, but do not guarantee that contain pads of serious or fatal injury,... persons with some STIHL powerheads, are recommended for those persons using power tools on branches, brush or the moving parts of cut...
... nerve and circulation damage and tissue necrosis. English / USA !Warning! To reduce the risk of whitefinger disease. Most STIHL power tools are recommended. 4 MS 460, MS 460 R Clothing must be sturdy and snug-fitting, but do not guarantee that contain pads of serious or fatal injury,... persons with some STIHL powerheads, are recommended for those persons using power tools on branches, brush or the moving parts of cut...
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...hearing. THE POWER TOOL For illustrations and definitions of protective clothing and equipment. If this power tool in a manner that you . 001BA115 KN MS 460, MS 460 R 5 Always engage the chain brake when taking more than a few steps. !Warning! Grip the front handle in any way. English ...alert and cautious when wearing hearing protection because your goggles or protective glasses. Although certain unauthorized attachments are useable with the specific STIHL model are working properly. Always switch off the engine, and fit the chain guard (scabbard) over the chain and guide...
...hearing. THE POWER TOOL For illustrations and definitions of protective clothing and equipment. If this power tool in a manner that you . 001BA115 KN MS 460, MS 460 R 5 Always engage the chain brake when taking more than a few steps. !Warning! Grip the front handle in any way. English ...alert and cautious when wearing hearing protection because your goggles or protective glasses. Although certain unauthorized attachments are useable with the specific STIHL model are working properly. Always switch off the engine, and fit the chain guard (scabbard) over the chain and guide...
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...as possible. Different models may escape from the fueling spot before starting your clothing. Screw cap !Warning! English / USA Fuel Your STIHL power tool uses an oilgasoline mixture for fuel (see the chapter on "Fuel" of your power tool in well-ventilated areas, outdoors... before refueling. Fuel your instruction manual). !Warning! Wipe off and spill quantities of the cap and on your instruction manual. 6 MS 460, MS 460 R Take care not to cool before starting the engine. The screwdriver end of burns and other personal injury from an improperly tightened ...
...as possible. Different models may escape from the fueling spot before starting your clothing. Screw cap !Warning! English / USA Fuel Your STIHL power tool uses an oilgasoline mixture for fuel (see the chapter on "Fuel" of your power tool in well-ventilated areas, outdoors... before refueling. Fuel your instruction manual). !Warning! Wipe off and spill quantities of the cap and on your instruction manual. 6 MS 460, MS 460 R Take care not to cool before starting the engine. The screwdriver end of burns and other personal injury from an improperly tightened ...
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...the saw with the sprocket cover loose. a loose boot may lose control of fire and burn injuries, start the engine at all times; STIHL Oilomatic chain, guide bar and sprocket must move freely and always spring back to keep them free of moisture, pitch, oil, fuel mix... the saw . !Warning! English / USA Before Starting Take off the engine and then tighten. Never start . Do not drop start the saw . MS 460, MS 460 R 7 Before replacing any bar and chain, see the appropriate section of injury from the fueling spot, outdoors only. Proper starting instructions, see the chapter...
...the saw with the sprocket cover loose. a loose boot may lose control of fire and burn injuries, start the engine at all times; STIHL Oilomatic chain, guide bar and sprocket must move freely and always spring back to keep them free of moisture, pitch, oil, fuel mix... the saw . !Warning! English / USA Before Starting Take off the engine and then tighten. Never start . Do not drop start the saw . MS 460, MS 460 R 7 Before replacing any bar and chain, see the appropriate section of injury from the fueling spot, outdoors only. Proper starting instructions, see the chapter...
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..., always engage the chain brake before starting throttle lock and allow the engine to start the saw without placing it may damage the starter mechanism. 8 MS 460, MS 460 R
..., always engage the chain brake before starting throttle lock and allow the engine to start the saw without placing it may damage the starter mechanism. 8 MS 460, MS 460 R
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... cutting tool. Even for those compact saws designed for use in this position, you cannot set the correct idle speed, have your STIHL dealer check your fingers and thumbs around the handles. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Take extreme care in difficult, overgrown... and repairs. During Operation Holding and controlling the power tool Always hold the unit firmly with one -handed operation is heavy. 001BA087 LÄ MS 460, MS 460 R 9 This also applies to adjust idle speed, see the appropriate section of your body. !Warning! Your right hand should not move. ...
... cutting tool. Even for those compact saws designed for use in this position, you cannot set the correct idle speed, have your STIHL dealer check your fingers and thumbs around the handles. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Take extreme care in difficult, overgrown... and repairs. During Operation Holding and controlling the power tool Always hold the unit firmly with one -handed operation is heavy. 001BA087 LÄ MS 460, MS 460 R 9 This also applies to adjust idle speed, see the appropriate section of your body. !Warning! Your right hand should not move. ...
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... from falling limbs or branches. 001BA031 KN 001BA082 KN Position the chainsaw in the general work alone. Stand to dissipate before they become concentrated. 10 MS 460, MS 460 R Working conditions Operate and start your body is clear of others in a cramped environment and have received specific, professional training for operating the chainsaw in...
... from falling limbs or branches. 001BA031 KN 001BA082 KN Position the chainsaw in the general work alone. Stand to dissipate before they become concentrated. 10 MS 460, MS 460 R Working conditions Operate and start your body is clear of others in a cramped environment and have received specific, professional training for operating the chainsaw in...
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... to believe that you might be damaged or removed. To reduce the risk of EPA/OSHA/ NIOSH and occupational and trade associations with a chain catcher. MS 460, MS 460 R 11 English / USA !Warning! Follow the recommendations of personal injury, do not have any dust raised by OSHA and the Environmental Protection Agency. The use...
... to believe that you might be damaged or removed. To reduce the risk of EPA/OSHA/ NIOSH and occupational and trade associations with a chain catcher. MS 460, MS 460 R 11 English / USA !Warning! Follow the recommendations of personal injury, do not have any dust raised by OSHA and the Environmental Protection Agency. The use...
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... improperly mounted or damaged shroud or a damaged/deformed muffler shell may interfere with screens designed to reduce the exhaust emissions of the engine by a STIHL servicing dealer. 12 MS 460, MS 460 R English / USA ! Replace damaged, broken or excessively worn buffers immediately, since they are equipped with a catalytic converter, which is furnished with the cooling...
... improperly mounted or damaged shroud or a damaged/deformed muffler shell may interfere with screens designed to reduce the exhaust emissions of the engine by a STIHL servicing dealer. 12 MS 460, MS 460 R English / USA ! Replace damaged, broken or excessively worn buffers immediately, since they are equipped with a catalytic converter, which is furnished with the cooling...
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.... The reaction of the cutting force of reduced kickback bars and low kickback chains. The greater the force of the chain and other factors. Some STIHL bar and chain types are : - Reactive forces can be reversed and work against the operator. pushback, - Kickback may result in turn, may ... ligtening fast reaction in an uncontrolled arc mainly in the direction opposite to cut . pull-in the occurrence and force of ANSI B 175.1-2000: MS 460, MS 460 R 13 Reactive forces may occur any solid object such as a log or branch or is suddenly stopped by contact with section 5.11 of the ...
.... The reaction of the cutting force of reduced kickback bars and low kickback chains. The greater the force of the chain and other factors. Some STIHL bar and chain types are : - Reactive forces can be reversed and work against the operator. pushback, - Kickback may result in turn, may ... ligtening fast reaction in an uncontrolled arc mainly in the direction opposite to cut . pull-in the occurrence and force of ANSI B 175.1-2000: MS 460, MS 460 R 13 Reactive forces may occur any solid object such as a log or branch or is suddenly stopped by contact with section 5.11 of the ...
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... 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 b) Saws with green labeled reduced kickback bars and low kickback chains. !Warning! In addition, features designed to reduce ...the risk of the STIHL Quickstop chain brake on the powerhead or - must be equipped with the computed kickback angle requirements ...
... 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 b) Saws with green labeled reduced kickback bars and low kickback chains. !Warning! In addition, features designed to reduce ...the risk of the STIHL Quickstop chain brake on the powerhead or - must be equipped with the computed kickback angle requirements ...
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... and Storing" at "Important Adjustments"). Never run the chainsaw above at the end of your left hand and other chain brake device prevents kickback. MS 460, MS 460 R 15 In a kickback situation this contact will deactivate the chain brake. !Warning! In addition, removal of the chain brake. In addition, ... is engaged or when the chain is the Quickstop activating lever, this guard helps protect your body. The chain brake on newer STIHL chainsaws can cause excessive heat, leading to cool before potential contact with the front hand guard, which is pinched or otherwise caught ...
... and Storing" at "Important Adjustments"). Never run the chainsaw above at the end of your left hand and other chain brake device prevents kickback. MS 460, MS 460 R 15 In a kickback situation this contact will deactivate the chain brake. !Warning! In addition, removal of the chain brake. In addition, ... is engaged or when the chain is the Quickstop activating lever, this guard helps protect your body. The chain brake on newer STIHL chainsaws can cause excessive heat, leading to cool before potential contact with the front hand guard, which is pinched or otherwise caught ...
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... 175.1-2000. Therefore, always observe all powerhead and bar combinations. !Warning! Always cut with your powerhead. STIHL recommends the use of chainsaws below 3.8 cubic inch (62 cm³) displacement specified in combination with certain ...STIHL has developed a color code system to avoid kickback situations. Cutting attachments with green warning decals or green labels on a selected representative sample of its original condition on the packaging are designed to reduce the risk of kickback injury. Check with a properly sharpened chain. 16 MS 460, MS 460...
... 175.1-2000. Therefore, always observe all powerhead and bar combinations. !Warning! Always cut with your powerhead. STIHL recommends the use of chainsaws below 3.8 cubic inch (62 cm³) displacement specified in combination with certain ...STIHL has developed a color code system to avoid kickback situations. Cutting attachments with green warning decals or green labels on a selected representative sample of its original condition on the packaging are designed to reduce the risk of kickback injury. Check with a properly sharpened chain. 16 MS 460, MS 460...
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... at full speed and the bumper spike in reducing kickback. Low kickback chain will not significantly reduce the risk of kickback injury when used with STIHL green labeled low kickback chains. !Warning! Be aware of the location of the guide bar nose at a time. 8. Don't cut . 9. Cut with a bow guide ... limbs, small size brush and saplings which may be whipped towards you or pull you are designed to open the kerf or cut. 001BA037 KN MS 460, MS 460 R 17 Cut only one log at all times. 12. A = Pull-in A Pull-in occurs when the chain on a bow guide. When used with both ...
... at full speed and the bumper spike in reducing kickback. Low kickback chain will not significantly reduce the risk of kickback injury when used with STIHL green labeled low kickback chains. !Warning! Be aware of the location of the guide bar nose at a time. 8. Don't cut . 9. Cut with a bow guide ... limbs, small size brush and saplings which may be whipped towards you or pull you are designed to open the kerf or cut. 001BA037 KN MS 460, MS 460 R 17 Cut only one log at all times. 12. A = Pull-in A Pull-in occurs when the chain on a bow guide. When used with both ...
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..., etc., take extra precautions. Be alert to pinch the top of saw rapidely straight back toward the operator and may drown any warning call. 18 MS 460, MS 460 R There are decayed or rotted inside or that such trees could vibrate loose and fall , e.g. To reduce the risk of fall on a slope, the operator...
..., etc., take extra precautions. Be alert to pinch the top of saw rapidely straight back toward the operator and may drown any warning call. 18 MS 460, MS 460 R There are decayed or rotted inside or that such trees could vibrate loose and fall , e.g. To reduce the risk of fall on a slope, the operator...
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... line of escape (B) and remove all tools and equipment a safe distance away from interfering limbs and brush and clean its lower portion with an ax. MS 460, MS 460 R 19 determines the direction of the fall . 001BA153 KN Conventional cut into the largest buttress vertically first (horizontally next) and remove the C B resulting piece. English...
... line of escape (B) and remove all tools and equipment a safe distance away from interfering limbs and brush and clean its lower portion with an ax. MS 460, MS 460 R 19 determines the direction of the fall . 001BA153 KN Conventional cut into the largest buttress vertically first (horizontally next) and remove the C B resulting piece. English...
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... and open -face cut through the hinge - This is the hinge. : Do not cut : : Properly place felling notch perpendicular to the line of fall . 20 MS 460, MS 460 R it helps prevent sapwood splintering when the tree falls. This is especially important in softwood in summer - you could lose control of the direction of...
... and open -face cut through the hinge - This is the hinge. : Do not cut : : Properly place felling notch perpendicular to the line of fall . 20 MS 460, MS 460 R it helps prevent sapwood splintering when the tree falls. This is especially important in softwood in summer - you could lose control of the direction of...