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001BA115 KN
The chain guard (scabbard) should be over the chain and the guide bar, which should point backwards. When carrying your saw, the bar should be behind you.
By vehicle: When transporting your saw in a vehicle, keep chain and bar covered with the chain guard. Properly secure your saw to prevent turnover, fuel spillage and damage to the saw or vehicle.
Preparation for the use of the saw
Take off the chain guard and inspect the saw generally for items affecting safety in operation. For assembly of the bar and chain follow the procedure described in "Mounting the Bar and Chain" of your Owner's Manual.
STIHL chain, guide bar and sprocket must match each other in gauge and pitch.
Before replacing any bar or chain, see the sections on "Specifications," "Kickback" and the "ANSI B
Depth Limiter
The depth limiter is intended for the use only on the STIHL MS 460 MagnumTM "Rescue" Saw for fire and rescue operations by specially trained personnel. The cutting depth or plunge depth of the cutting attachment can be set by means of a sliding metal sleeve that is movable within a preset range along a specially prepared guidebar. Its sole purpose is to limit the depth of entry into material, which may be useful to fire and rescue personnel when cutting into walls, etc. It is not designed to protectthe operator from chain contact. The additional weight of the depth limiter will make the chain saw more
For mounting instructions see the chapter entitled "depth limiter" in this manual.
!Warning!
Proper tension of the chain is extremely important. In order to avoid improper setting, the tensioning procedure must be followed as described in your manual. Always make sure the hexagonal nut(s) for the sprocket cover is (are) tightened securely after tensioning the chain. Never start the saw with the sprocket cover loose. Check chain tension once more after having tightened the nut(s) and thereafter at regular intervals (whenever the saw is shut off). If the chain becomes loose while cutting, shut off the engine and then tighten. Never try to adjust the chain while the engine is running!
Fueling
Your STIHL chainsaw uses an
!Warning!
Gasoline is an extremely flammable fuel. If spilled or ignited by a spark or other ignition source, it can cause fire and serious burn injury or property damage. Use extreme caution when handling gasoline or fuel mix.
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