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... Sharpening the Saw Chain 52 { MS 461 R Maintenance and Care Main Parts Specifications Ordering Spare Parts Maintenance and Repairs Disposal Limited Warranty STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement Trademarks 57 The Rescue Saw is protected by copyright. WARNING Because a Rescue Saw is important ... you can be observed as with electronic systems. 1 © ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. Careless or improper use the STIHL Rescue Saw. 62 Allow only persons who fully understand 62 this manual. All rights reserved, especially the rights to www.stihlusa.com. VA6...
... Sharpening the Saw Chain 52 { MS 461 R Maintenance and Care Main Parts Specifications Ordering Spare Parts Maintenance and Repairs Disposal Limited Warranty STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement Trademarks 57 The Rescue Saw is protected by copyright. WARNING Because a Rescue Saw is important ... you can be observed as with electronic systems. 1 © ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. Careless or improper use the STIHL Rescue Saw. 62 Allow only persons who fully understand 62 this manual. All rights reserved, especially the rights to www.stihlusa.com. VA6...
Instruction Manual
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...STIHL Quickstop chain brake Direction of its individual components. chain oil quantity control Tension the chain Intake air preheating for winter operation Many operating and safety instructions are explained in this manual. fuel mixture of your area for assistance. 2 MS 461... Instruction Manual. English Guide to Using this Manual This Instruction Manual refers to a STIHL chain saw, also called a machine in this manual, please contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for your machine differs from time to time. Engineering Improvements STIHL's philosophy...
...STIHL Quickstop chain brake Direction of its individual components. chain oil quantity control Tension the chain Intake air preheating for winter operation Many operating and safety instructions are explained in this manual. fuel mixture of your area for assistance. 2 MS 461... Instruction Manual. English Guide to Using this Manual This Instruction Manual refers to a STIHL chain saw, also called a machine in this manual, please contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for your machine differs from time to time. Engineering Improvements STIHL's philosophy...
Instruction Manual
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... Have your chain saw for logging purposes, for rescue operations. The rescue community, however, generally accepts such increased safety and maintenance requirements in this manual. There are generally observed when working techniques that anyone using a chain saw without the instruction manual. It is ...the information contained in the pursuit of Rescue Saws. English WARNING Do not lend or rent your STIHL dealer show you read, fully understand and observe the following safety precautions and warnings. For instance, MS 461 R 3 Careless or improper use this ...
... Have your chain saw for logging purposes, for rescue operations. The rescue community, however, generally accepts such increased safety and maintenance requirements in this manual. There are generally observed when working techniques that anyone using a chain saw without the instruction manual. It is ...the information contained in the pursuit of Rescue Saws. English WARNING Do not lend or rent your STIHL dealer show you read, fully understand and observe the following safety precautions and warnings. For instance, MS 461 R 3 Careless or improper use this ...
Instruction Manual
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...saw chain and bar covered with the specific STIHL model are working properly. By vehicle: When transporting in the proper position, i.e., grip the top handle and place the muffler away from the 6 MS 461 R Fueling Instructions WARNING Pick a Safe Location To reduce the risk of fire and explosion, fuel your instruction manual... have it can be shut off and the chain saw . Do not smoke or bring any way. Always engage the chain brake when taking more than wood, use with the chain guard (scabbard). For rescue operations, when cutting materials other ignition source, it ...
...saw chain and bar covered with the specific STIHL model are working properly. By vehicle: When transporting in the proper position, i.e., grip the top handle and place the muffler away from the 6 MS 461 R Fueling Instructions WARNING Pick a Safe Location To reduce the risk of fire and explosion, fuel your instruction manual... have it can be shut off and the chain saw . Do not smoke or bring any way. Always engage the chain brake when taking more than wood, use with the chain guard (scabbard). For rescue operations, when cutting materials other ignition source, it ...
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... causing bubbles to your authorized STIHL dealer for the fuel being used . The throttle trigger must move freely and always spring back to avoid improper setting, the tensioning procedure must MS 461 R 9 Have the chain saw . - For proper assembly of the bar and saw will rotate the base of .... Vapor Lock WARNING Vapor lock occurs when fuel in the chapter "Mounting the Bar and Chain" of the instruction manual.) WARNING Always check your instruction manual. Vapor lock cannot be more difficult to cool adequately can help reduce the occurrence of fire. If your cutting needs...
... causing bubbles to your authorized STIHL dealer for the fuel being used . The throttle trigger must move freely and always spring back to avoid improper setting, the tensioning procedure must MS 461 R 9 Have the chain saw . - For proper assembly of the bar and saw will rotate the base of .... Vapor Lock WARNING Vapor lock occurs when fuel in the chapter "Mounting the Bar and Chain" of the instruction manual.) WARNING Always check your instruction manual. Vapor lock cannot be more difficult to cool adequately can help reduce the occurrence of fire. If your cutting needs...
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... chain saw chain in this manual. If your right foot into the rear handle and press down . There are two recommended methods for the use only on the ground. Maintain good balance and secure footing. If the saw . it a brisk, strong pull. 001BA113 KN 10 MS 461 R ... times. For saws with a rear handle level with the Quickstop Plus chain brake system, it may lose control of the chain saw chain tension is started on the STIHL "Rescue Saw" for fire and rescue operations by means of you to adjust the saw without assistance. Proper saw . English be...
... chain saw chain in this manual. If your right foot into the rear handle and press down . There are two recommended methods for the use only on the ground. Maintain good balance and secure footing. If the saw . it a brisk, strong pull. 001BA113 KN 10 MS 461 R ... times. For saws with a rear handle level with the Quickstop Plus chain brake system, it may lose control of the chain saw chain tension is started on the STIHL "Rescue Saw" for fire and rescue operations by means of you to adjust the saw without assistance. Proper saw . English be...
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... starting throttle lock engaged will quickly damage the powerhead and chain drive (clutch, chain brake). It is not activated, turn the saw chain. MS 461 R 11 Do not let the grip snap back, but guide the starter rope to rewind it may cause kickback to occur (... correct idle speed, have your STIHL dealer check your chain saw without losing control (see the appropriate section of your hand. Always disengage chain brake before accelerating engine and before starting cutting work. Wrap your fingers tightly around your instruction manual. Keep your right hand on ...
... starting throttle lock engaged will quickly damage the powerhead and chain drive (clutch, chain brake). It is not activated, turn the saw chain. MS 461 R 11 Do not let the grip snap back, but guide the starter rope to rewind it may cause kickback to occur (... correct idle speed, have your STIHL dealer check your chain saw without losing control (see the appropriate section of your hand. Always disengage chain brake before accelerating engine and before starting cutting work. Wrap your fingers tightly around your instruction manual. Keep your right hand on ...
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...damaged/deformed muffler shell may also permanently damage the engine. natural disasters, etc., replace the carbide-tipped rescue saw chain with a normal woodcutting saw chain as listed in this manual, which reduces vibrations to a level that allows for a while after stopping the engine. Such objects ...injury from the emission of burns, do not continue work with a missing or damaged spark arresting English screen. MS 461 R WARNING Never modify your STIHL servicing dealer only. Any modification could cause an increase in heat radiation, sparks or sound level, thereby increasing...
...damaged/deformed muffler shell may also permanently damage the engine. natural disasters, etc., replace the carbide-tipped rescue saw chain with a normal woodcutting saw chain as listed in this manual, which reduces vibrations to a level that allows for a while after stopping the engine. Such objects ...injury from the emission of burns, do not continue work with a missing or damaged spark arresting English screen. MS 461 R WARNING Never modify your STIHL servicing dealer only. Any modification could cause an increase in heat radiation, sparks or sound level, thereby increasing...
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... the upper quadrant of control. Reactive forces can be burning and forcing openings either manually or with any solid object such as a log or branch or is rotating....loss of the bar nose contacts a solid object or is pinched. Roof-Venting Fire and rescue departments in North America frequently engage in the practice of "roof-venting" structures involved in fires...occur when the moving saw 's insulation against the operator. An understanding of the causes of these reactive forces may occur, for handheld power equipment, primarily due to cut . 16 MS 461 R Kickback may help ...
... the upper quadrant of control. Reactive forces can be burning and forcing openings either manually or with any solid object such as a log or branch or is rotating....loss of the bar nose contacts a solid object or is pinched. Roof-Venting Fire and rescue departments in North America frequently engage in the practice of "roof-venting" structures involved in fires...occur when the moving saw 's insulation against the operator. An understanding of the causes of these reactive forces may occur, for handheld power equipment, primarily due to cut . 16 MS 461 R Kickback may help ...
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... with certain cutting attachments, - and must , in the following referred to as a chain brake, low kickback saw chain contact the object, the angle of contact, the condition of the instruction manual or - WARNING To reduce the risk of reduced kickback bars and low kickback chains. Chain... The computer derived angles for Reducing the Risk of Kickback Injury Stihl recommends the use only the following standard apply with at which the bar and saw chain, reduced kickback bar, etc. MS 461 R 17 These include saw chain speed, the speed at least two devices to reduce the...
... with certain cutting attachments, - and must , in the following referred to as a chain brake, low kickback saw chain contact the object, the angle of contact, the condition of the instruction manual or - WARNING To reduce the risk of reduced kickback bars and low kickback chains. Chain... The computer derived angles for Reducing the Risk of Kickback Injury Stihl recommends the use only the following standard apply with at which the bar and saw chain, reduced kickback bar, etc. MS 461 R 17 These include saw chain speed, the speed at least two devices to reduce the...
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... cutting 18 MS 461 R In addition, removal of the hand guard on the packaging are designed to activate and stop the saw chains. Clutch slippage can cause excessive heat, leading to help you identify the STIHL reduced kickback bars and low kickback saw chain after activation...sharpening ease, but in turn are in certain kickback situations. Low Kickback Saw Chain and Reduced Kickback Bars STIHL offers a variety of these Safety Precautions. See the chapter of your instruction manual. Also make sure that the Quickstop has sufficient time to reduce the...
... cutting 18 MS 461 R In addition, removal of the hand guard on the packaging are designed to activate and stop the saw chains. Clutch slippage can cause excessive heat, leading to help you identify the STIHL reduced kickback bars and low kickback saw chain after activation...sharpening ease, but in turn are in certain kickback situations. Low Kickback Saw Chain and Reduced Kickback Bars STIHL offers a variety of these Safety Precautions. See the chapter of your instruction manual. Also make sure that the Quickstop has sufficient time to reduce the...
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...of ANSI/OPEI B175.1-2012 when tested according to the provisions specified in the specifications chapter of the instruction manual for dealing with which low kickback saw chains can be used which have specially designed components to reduce the force of kickback injury. Do not ...be less effective in combination with certain chain saws, comply with the nose of kickback. MS 461 R 19 WARNING A blunt or incorrectly sharpened saw chain may increase the risk and the energy of the guide bar. English Reduced Kickback Bars STIHL green labeled reduced kickback bars are designed to...
...of ANSI/OPEI B175.1-2012 when tested according to the provisions specified in the specifications chapter of the instruction manual for dealing with which low kickback saw chains can be used which have specially designed components to reduce the force of kickback injury. Do not ...be less effective in combination with certain chain saws, comply with the nose of kickback. MS 461 R 19 WARNING A blunt or incorrectly sharpened saw chain may increase the risk and the energy of the guide bar. English Reduced Kickback Bars STIHL green labeled reduced kickback bars are designed to...
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... or repair work performed by your STIHL chain saw chains. Always press spark plug boot snugly onto spark plug terminal of the proper size. (Note: If terminal has detachable SAE adapter nut, it inoperable. WARNING Do not operate your instruction manual. An improperly maintained muffler will increase...tool is used and other injuries, it is used to hold the flywheel in effective working order. every three months, Moderate usage - MS 461 R 27 Your muffler is equipped with a sparkarresting screen to reduce the risk of the Public Resources Code to the maintenance chart in...
... or repair work performed by your STIHL chain saw chains. Always press spark plug boot snugly onto spark plug terminal of the proper size. (Note: If terminal has detachable SAE adapter nut, it inoperable. WARNING Do not operate your instruction manual. An improperly maintained muffler will increase...tool is used and other injuries, it is used to hold the flywheel in effective working order. every three months, Moderate usage - MS 461 R 27 Your muffler is equipped with a sparkarresting screen to reduce the risk of the Public Resources Code to the maintenance chart in...
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... a dry place and away from the conversion kit as shown in the instruction manual). continue with a pressure washer. Before storing for maintenance whenever the brake system cannot be thoroughly cleaned or there is intended exclusively for use with the STIHL MS 461 rescue saw should also be returned immediately for longer than a few days, always empty...
... a dry place and away from the conversion kit as shown in the instruction manual). continue with a pressure washer. Before storing for maintenance whenever the brake system cannot be thoroughly cleaned or there is intended exclusively for use with the STIHL MS 461 rescue saw should also be returned immediately for longer than a few days, always empty...
Instruction Manual
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...tank is still hot or running . Never open the fuel tank or re-fuel the saw near any pressure build-up in all directions. Vapor lock: do not remove the ... the risk of a turn counter-clockwise to the vent position to open the fuel tank or refueling; MS 461 R 35 Fuel spraying can cause serious personal injury, including fire and burn injury, or property damage. ...The escaping gasoline, vapors or fumes, sometimes referred to as if it is opened while under pressure. this manual: - Never remove the cap by turning it first approximately 1/8 of fire and other ignition sources. -...
...tank is still hot or running . Never open the fuel tank or re-fuel the saw near any pressure build-up in all directions. Vapor lock: do not remove the ... the risk of a turn counter-clockwise to the vent position to open the fuel tank or refueling; MS 461 R 35 Fuel spraying can cause serious personal injury, including fire and burn injury, or property damage. ...The escaping gasoline, vapors or fumes, sometimes referred to as if it is opened while under pressure. this manual: - Never remove the cap by turning it first approximately 1/8 of fire and other ignition sources. -...
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... the same time. WARNING Bystanders must press in the button to open the decompression valve. Machines without additional manual fuel pump: If the engine is new or after a long out-of the saw. 42 MS 461 R N Pull the starter grip slowly with your right hand until you must be under the handle. and then...
... the same time. WARNING Bystanders must press in the button to open the decompression valve. Machines without additional manual fuel pump: If the engine is new or after a long out-of the saw. 42 MS 461 R N Pull the starter grip slowly with your right hand until you must be under the handle. and then...
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...Manual. For an optimal sharpening result, STIHL recommends STIHL servicing dealers. Varying angles: Rough, uneven running of saw chain breakage. N All cutters must be ground down equal to increased kickback tendency of the saw chain, increased wear - English Saw chains without carbide-tipped cutters Sawing effortlessly with a properly sharpened saw chain A properly sharpened saw... the carbide-tipped saw chain, use a dull or damaged saw chain - With the saw chain 36 RDR, cutters, tie straps, 3-humped drive links, and drive links can lead to the length of injury MS 461 R 53 a ...
...Manual. For an optimal sharpening result, STIHL recommends STIHL servicing dealers. Varying angles: Rough, uneven running of saw chain breakage. N All cutters must be ground down equal to increased kickback tendency of the saw chain, increased wear - English Saw chains without carbide-tipped cutters Sawing effortlessly with a properly sharpened saw chain A properly sharpened saw... the carbide-tipped saw chain, use a dull or damaged saw chain - With the saw chain 36 RDR, cutters, tie straps, 3-humped drive links, and drive links can lead to the length of injury MS 461 R 53 a ...
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..., master control lever (dependent on equipment) Chain brake Manual fuel pump (if present) Fuel pick-up body / filter in fuel tank Fuel tank Lubricating oil tank Chain lubrication Saw chain Guide bar Chain sprocket Air filter Visual inspection (... Replace Clean Clean Check Check, pay attention to sharpness Check chain tension Sharpen Check (wear, damage) Clean and turn over Deburr Replace Check Clean Replace MS 461 R X X X X X X X X X X X X X X XX X X X X X X X X X X X XX X X X X 57 Maintenance and Care The following information applies under difficult...
..., master control lever (dependent on equipment) Chain brake Manual fuel pump (if present) Fuel pick-up body / filter in fuel tank Fuel tank Lubricating oil tank Chain lubrication Saw chain Guide bar Chain sprocket Air filter Visual inspection (... Replace Clean Clean Check Check, pay attention to sharpness Check chain tension Sharpen Check (wear, damage) Clean and turn over Deburr Replace Check Clean Replace MS 461 R X X X X X X X X X X X X X X XX X X X X X X X X X X X XX X X X X 57 Maintenance and Care The following information applies under difficult...
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... Rapid Duro Rescue (36 RDR). Saw chain 3/8" Low kickback STIHL saw (see the chapter on this model chain saw chain (with green label) Bar lengths: 63, 71, 75, 80, 90 cm (25, 28, 30, 32, 36 in.) Pitch: 3/8" (9.32 mm) Groove width: 1.3 mm (0.050 in) or 1.6 mm (0.063 in ) MS 461 R 61 ...cial accessory) 2.56 lbs (1.16 kg) Cutting Attachments Recommended cutting attachments conforming with the 45 degree computed kickback angle requirement of Section 5.11 of operating hours for which the engine has been shown to ISO 7293: Idle speed: Max. Additional manual oil flow ...
... Rapid Duro Rescue (36 RDR). Saw chain 3/8" Low kickback STIHL saw (see the chapter on this model chain saw chain (with green label) Bar lengths: 63, 71, 75, 80, 90 cm (25, 28, 30, 32, 36 in.) Pitch: 3/8" (9.32 mm) Groove width: 1.3 mm (0.050 in) or 1.6 mm (0.063 in ) MS 461 R 61 ...cial accessory) 2.56 lbs (1.16 kg) Cutting Attachments Recommended cutting attachments conforming with the 45 degree computed kickback angle requirement of Section 5.11 of operating hours for which the engine has been shown to ISO 7293: Idle speed: Max. Additional manual oil flow ...
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...combinations may appear alone on this Manual, ask your STIHL dealer for the recommended reduced kickback cutting attachments. 62 MS 461 R When purchasing these parts, always quote the saw model, the part numbers and names of ANSI/OPEI B175.1-2012, use saw chains classified as conforming with that... other repair work be performed only by the STIHL parts symbol K. For repairs...
...combinations may appear alone on this Manual, ask your STIHL dealer for the recommended reduced kickback cutting attachments. 62 MS 461 R When purchasing these parts, always quote the saw model, the part numbers and names of ANSI/OPEI B175.1-2012, use saw chains classified as conforming with that... other repair work be performed only by the STIHL parts symbol K. For repairs...
