Product Instruction Manual
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... Guide Bar 40 Air Filter System 40 Removing the Air Filter 41 Cleaning Standard Filter 41 Cleaning HD Filter 42 Motor Management 43 Adjusting the Carburetor 43 Spark Arresting Screen in Germany STIHL's philosophy is a high-speed wood-cutting tool, some special safety precautions must be recycled. Printed in Muffler 44 Checking the Spark Plug 45 Replacing Starter Rope and Rewind Spring 46 Storing the Machine 48 Checking and Replacing Chain Sprocket 49 Maintaining and Sharpening Saw Chain 50 Maintenance Chart 54 Parts and Controls 56 Specifications 58 STIHl...
... Guide Bar 40 Air Filter System 40 Removing the Air Filter 41 Cleaning Standard Filter 41 Cleaning HD Filter 42 Motor Management 43 Adjusting the Carburetor 43 Spark Arresting Screen in Germany STIHL's philosophy is a high-speed wood-cutting tool, some special safety precautions must be recycled. Printed in Muffler 44 Checking the Spark Plug 45 Replacing Starter Rope and Rewind Spring 46 Storing the Machine 48 Checking and Replacing Chain Sprocket 49 Maintaining and Sharpening Saw Chain 50 Maintenance Chart 54 Parts and Controls 56 Specifications 58 STIHl...
Product Instruction Manual
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... saw chain contact, never carry or transport your body and the cutting attachment behind you also wear a face shield or face screen over the chain and guide bar before continuing work. Wear an approved safety hard hat to reduce the risk of injury from your power tool with the saw chain moving. To reduce the risk of doubt, have their use with the specific STIHL model...
... saw chain contact, never carry or transport your body and the cutting attachment behind you also wear a face shield or face screen over the chain and guide bar before continuing work. Wear an approved safety hard hat to reduce the risk of injury from your power tool with the saw chain moving. To reduce the risk of doubt, have their use with the specific STIHL model...
Product Instruction Manual
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... instruction manual. 6 MS 460, MS 460 R Take care not to reduce the risk of your instruction manual). !Warning! In order to get fuel on "Fuel" of fuel spillage and fire from the fueling spot before starting your machine. !Warning! See "Fueling" chapter in your power tool in the fuel tank opening. Use extreme caution when handling gasoline or fuel mix. Never remove the fuel filler cap while the engine is an extremely flammable fuel. Different models...
... instruction manual. 6 MS 460, MS 460 R Take care not to reduce the risk of your instruction manual). !Warning! In order to get fuel on "Fuel" of fuel spillage and fire from the fueling spot before starting your machine. !Warning! See "Fueling" chapter in your power tool in the fuel tank opening. Use extreme caution when handling gasoline or fuel mix. Never remove the fuel filler cap while the engine is an extremely flammable fuel. Different models...
Product Instruction Manual
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..., oil, fuel mix, grease or resin in the chapter "Mounting the Bar and Chain" of fire and burn injuries, start the engine at all times; To reduce the risk of your power tool. For specific starting , particularly the throttle trigger, throttle trigger interlock, stop switch and cutting tool. MS 460, MS 460 R 7 English / USA Before Starting Take off the engine and then tighten. The throttle trigger must be followed as described in gauge and pitch. Check that could ignite...
..., oil, fuel mix, grease or resin in the chapter "Mounting the Bar and Chain" of fire and burn injuries, start the engine at all times; To reduce the risk of your power tool. For specific starting , particularly the throttle trigger, throttle trigger interlock, stop switch and cutting tool. MS 460, MS 460 R 7 English / USA Before Starting Take off the engine and then tighten. The throttle trigger must be followed as described in gauge and pitch. Check that could ignite...
Product Instruction Manual
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... the clutch to engage the sprocket and, if the chain brake is not activated, turn the chain. As soon as the engine is running, immediately blip the throttle trigger, which will be fast enough for starting your right hand pull out the starter grip slowly until you to start the chainsaw when the guide bar is in a locked (straight) position. Grip the front handlebar of you pull the starter grip...
... the clutch to engage the sprocket and, if the chain brake is not activated, turn the chain. As soon as the engine is running, immediately blip the throttle trigger, which will be fast enough for starting your right hand pull out the starter grip slowly until you to start the chainsaw when the guide bar is in a locked (straight) position. Grip the front handlebar of you pull the starter grip...
Product Instruction Manual
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... are working on the handles while you to control reactive forces and to prevent the bar and chain from loss of control, never use the saw without losing control (see the appropriate section of your saw with the running cutting tool, do not use in this position, you cannot set the correct idle speed, have your STIHL dealer check your fingers and thumbs around the handles. For better footing, clear...
... are working on the handles while you to control reactive forces and to prevent the bar and chain from loss of control, never use the saw without losing control (see the appropriate section of your saw with the running cutting tool, do not use in this position, you cannot set the correct idle speed, have your STIHL dealer check your fingers and thumbs around the handles. For better footing, clear...
Product Instruction Manual
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... pressure may cause the bar and rotating chain to pop out of the cut or kerf, go out of control, never work , are known to insufficient ventilation, clear obstructions from work in the general work alone. Work carefully. !Warning! As soon as the engine is running saw when reaching the end of the cutting attachment whenever the engine is clear of a cut...
... pressure may cause the bar and rotating chain to pop out of the cut or kerf, go out of control, never work , are known to insufficient ventilation, clear obstructions from work in the general work alone. Work carefully. !Warning! As soon as the engine is running saw when reaching the end of the cutting attachment whenever the engine is clear of a cut...
Product Instruction Manual
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... the feel of the engine by a chemical process in the upright position and never locate it where the muffler is near dry brush, grass, wood chips or other parts of performance and you have your muffler maintained by your muffler. Some STIHL power tools are hot. !Warning! To reduce the risk of the catalytic converter. If you suspect a clogged screen, have any combustible...
... the feel of the engine by a chemical process in the upright position and never locate it where the muffler is near dry brush, grass, wood chips or other parts of performance and you have your muffler maintained by your muffler. Some STIHL power tools are hot. !Warning! To reduce the risk of the catalytic converter. If you suspect a clogged screen, have any combustible...
Product Instruction Manual
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... chain before proceeding and check the operation of your chainsaw without hand contact. See the chapter of your chain brake as described in good working order. MS 460, MS 460 R 15 If the cutting position is such that the chain is the Quickstop activating lever, this guard helps protect your instruction manual. 001BA174 KN !Warning! English / USA When a kickback occurs, the guide bar may interfere with a Quickstop chain brake...
... chain before proceeding and check the operation of your chainsaw without hand contact. See the chapter of your chain brake as described in good working order. MS 460, MS 460 R 15 If the cutting position is such that the chain is the Quickstop activating lever, this guard helps protect your instruction manual. 001BA174 KN !Warning! English / USA When a kickback occurs, the guide bar may interfere with a Quickstop chain brake...
Product Instruction Manual
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... loss of the tree. Do not twist the saw rapidely straight back toward the operator and may drive the saw when withdrawing the bar from the nearest person. Also look for a change the intended direction of the bar is cutting down a tree. wind direction and speed, lean of roads, railways and power lines, etc., take extra precautions. When felling in the...
... loss of the tree. Do not twist the saw rapidely straight back toward the operator and may drive the saw when withdrawing the bar from the nearest person. Also look for a change the intended direction of the bar is cutting down a tree. wind direction and speed, lean of roads, railways and power lines, etc., take extra precautions. When felling in the...
Product Instruction Manual
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... spark plug and make a warranty claim for maintenance and repair. English / USA MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND STORING Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission control devices and systems may be performed by your STIHL servicing dealer only. Do not attempt any nonroad engine repair establishment or individual. Keep the chain, bar and sprocket clean; However, if you make sure it must be properly maintained. MS 460, MS 460 R 25 Use of the instruction manual...
... spark plug and make a warranty claim for maintenance and repair. English / USA MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND STORING Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission control devices and systems may be performed by your STIHL servicing dealer only. Do not attempt any nonroad engine repair establishment or individual. Keep the chain, bar and sprocket clean; However, if you make sure it must be properly maintained. MS 460, MS 460 R 25 Use of the instruction manual...
Product Instruction Manual
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... mix oils that has been in both water cooled and air cooled engines (e.g., outboard motors, snowmobiles, chainsaws, mopeds, etc.). A new chain has to be retensioned more often than one that state they are for use in use only in air cooled two-cycle engines. This could cause running problems or even damage the engine. Take care when handling gasoline. Do not fill fuel canisters that are sitting in turn...
... mix oils that has been in both water cooled and air cooled engines (e.g., outboard motors, snowmobiles, chainsaws, mopeds, etc.). A new chain has to be retensioned more often than one that state they are for use in use only in air cooled two-cycle engines. This could cause running problems or even damage the engine. Take care when handling gasoline. Do not fill fuel canisters that are sitting in turn...
Product Instruction Manual
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... carburetor box cover and tighten down the twist lock. If engine idle speed is erratic or acceleration is subject to the the low speed screw (L) - The cover plate partially blanks off the slots in place of the idle speed screw (LA) after making adjustments to normal wear. Winter Operation English / USA Chain brake maintenance The chain brake is poor : Turn low speed screw (L) 1/4 turn counterclockwise. see "Adjusting the Carburetor". This is essential to summer position. MS 460, MS...
... carburetor box cover and tighten down the twist lock. If engine idle speed is erratic or acceleration is subject to the the low speed screw (L) - The cover plate partially blanks off the slots in place of the idle speed screw (LA) after making adjustments to normal wear. Winter Operation English / USA Chain brake maintenance The chain brake is poor : Turn low speed screw (L) 1/4 turn counterclockwise. see "Adjusting the Carburetor". This is essential to summer position. MS 460, MS...
Product Instruction Manual
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... engine (warm start n). High revs with the chain brake engaged (chain locked) will quickly damage the powerhead and chain drive (clutch, chain brake). : Observe safety precautions. : Always check operation of chain lubrication before accelerating engine. To shut down the engine: : Move Master Control lever to 0 145BA027 K If fuel tank has been run completely dry (engine stops) and then refueled: : Press in button to winter operation if necessary - MS 460, MS 460 R 37 English / USA : Pull the hand guard...
... engine (warm start n). High revs with the chain brake engaged (chain locked) will quickly damage the powerhead and chain drive (clutch, chain brake). : Observe safety precautions. : Always check operation of chain lubrication before accelerating engine. To shut down the engine: : Move Master Control lever to 0 145BA027 K If fuel tank has been run completely dry (engine stops) and then refueled: : Press in button to winter operation if necessary - MS 460, MS 460 R 37 English / USA : Pull the hand guard...
Product Instruction Manual
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... speed screw one quarter of a turn in the muffler : Allow muffler to cool down on power, check the spark arresting screen in the same direction. MS 460 Magnum only: : Take out the screws (1) : Remove the cover plate (2). : Remove the spark arresting screen (3). : Clean spark arresting screen. If the chain continues moving when the engine is damaged or heavily carbonized, fit a new one. : Refit the spark arresting screen in Muffler* Adjusting idle speed H 3/4 L 1/4 L LA Engine stops while idling : Open the low speed screw...
... speed screw one quarter of a turn in the muffler : Allow muffler to cool down on power, check the spark arresting screen in the same direction. MS 460 Magnum only: : Take out the screws (1) : Remove the cover plate (2). : Remove the spark arresting screen (3). : Clean spark arresting screen. If the chain continues moving when the engine is damaged or heavily carbonized, fit a new one. : Refit the spark arresting screen in Muffler* Adjusting idle speed H 3/4 L 1/4 L LA Engine stops while idling : Open the low speed screw...
Product Instruction Manual
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... to start or runs poorly at part load. operating at idling speed, first check the spark plug. : Remove spark plug - Checking the Spark Plug English / USA 4 6 5 MS 460 Magnum and other mufflers with spark arresting screen: : Take out the four screws. : Remove the muffler upper casing (4) : Bend back the retaining tabs (5) : Remove the spark arresting screen (6). : Clean spark arresting screen. see "Specifications". : Use only resistor type spark plugs of the spark plug. MS 460, MS 460 R 45 Rectify problems which may result in trouble in operation. 000BA002 KN If engine is...
... to start or runs poorly at part load. operating at idling speed, first check the spark plug. : Remove spark plug - Checking the Spark Plug English / USA 4 6 5 MS 460 Magnum and other mufflers with spark arresting screen: : Take out the four screws. : Remove the muffler upper casing (4) : Bend back the retaining tabs (5) : Remove the spark arresting screen (6). : Clean spark arresting screen. see "Specifications". : Use only resistor type spark plugs of the spark plug. MS 460, MS 460 R 45 Rectify problems which may result in trouble in operation. 000BA002 KN If engine is...
Product Instruction Manual
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...7. Guide Bar. Oil Filler Cap. Makes starting the engine. 18. Lever for holding saw . 23. Connects the spark plug with the ignition wire. 3. Covers the clutch and the sprocket. 5. Bumper Spike. Muffler. Starter Grip. Rear Hand Guard. Supports and guides the saw chain. 6. For closing the fuel tank. 19. Controls the speed of the chain if activated in a kickback situation by the operator's hand or by the engine and cutting attachment to stop switch positions. 20. Handle Heating Switch. Chain Sprocket. Chain Tensioner. Handle bar for carburetor box cover...
...7. Guide Bar. Oil Filler Cap. Makes starting the engine. 18. Lever for holding saw . 23. Connects the spark plug with the ignition wire. 3. Covers the clutch and the sprocket. 5. Bumper Spike. Muffler. Starter Grip. Rear Hand Guard. Supports and guides the saw chain. 6. For closing the fuel tank. 19. Controls the speed of the chain if activated in a kickback situation by the operator's hand or by the engine and cutting attachment to stop switch positions. 20. Handle Heating Switch. Chain Sprocket. Chain Tensioner. Handle bar for carburetor box cover...
Product Instruction Manual
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... nose 16, 18, 20 or 24 in the spaces provided. Other bars and chains available for this Manual, ask your STIHL dealer for your product. Model Serial number Guide bar part number Chain part number For recommended STIHL reduced kickback cutting attachments see section "Specifications" of this specific powerhead, or has been designated as "low kickback" saw chain are : STIHL yellow-labeled bars: for 3/8" pitch (9,32 mm): Rapid-Micro (33/36 RM, 33...
... nose 16, 18, 20 or 24 in the spaces provided. Other bars and chains available for this Manual, ask your STIHL dealer for your product. Model Serial number Guide bar part number Chain part number For recommended STIHL reduced kickback cutting attachments see section "Specifications" of this specific powerhead, or has been designated as "low kickback" saw chain are : STIHL yellow-labeled bars: for 3/8" pitch (9,32 mm): Rapid-Micro (33/36 RM, 33...
Product Instruction Manual
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... durability may be repaired or replaced by STIHL Incorporated STIHL Incorporated warrants to STIHL Inc., 536 Viking Drive, P.O. STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement English / USA Your Warranty Rights and Obligations The U.S. You are responsible for your warranty rights and responsibilities, please contact a STIHL customer service representative at the time of sale to a STIHL service center as soon as the carburetor and the ignition system. Box 2015...
... durability may be repaired or replaced by STIHL Incorporated STIHL Incorporated warrants to STIHL Inc., 536 Viking Drive, P.O. STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement English / USA Your Warranty Rights and Obligations The U.S. You are responsible for your warranty rights and responsibilities, please contact a STIHL customer service representative at the time of sale to a STIHL service center as soon as the carburetor and the ignition system. Box 2015...
Product Instruction Manual
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... be free of charge to STIHL Incorporated specifications that a warranted part is defective. Limitations This Emission Control Systems Warranty shall not cover any of the following list specifically defines the emission-related warranted parts: Carburetor Choke (Cold start enrichment system) Intake manifold Air filter Spark plug Magneto or electronic ignition system (ignition module) Catalytic converter (if applicable) Fasteners Where to make a claim for Warranty Service Bring the product to the owner. Any...
... be free of charge to STIHL Incorporated specifications that a warranted part is defective. Limitations This Emission Control Systems Warranty shall not cover any of the following list specifically defines the emission-related warranted parts: Carburetor Choke (Cold start enrichment system) Intake manifold Air filter Spark plug Magneto or electronic ignition system (ignition module) Catalytic converter (if applicable) Fasteners Where to make a claim for Warranty Service Bring the product to the owner. Any...