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!Warning!
Never touch a chain with your hand or any part of your body when the engine is running, even when the chain is not rotating. The chain continues to rotate for a short period after the throttle trigger is released.
!Warning!
Normally, never cut any material other than wood or wooden objects. When sawing, make sure that the saw chain does not touch any foreign materials such as rocks, fences, nails and the like. Such objects may be flung off, damage the saw chain or cause the saw to kickback.
Unlike a conventional chainsaw, however, this Rescue Saw may also be used in an emergency situation to cut through materials other than pure wood – if it is equipped with the carbide- tipped chain specially authorized by STIHL for this purpose.
Generally, the specially designed and hardened cutters of such a chain can penetrate most wooden doors (even if nails are encountered), thin metal sheets, glass (e.g., train windows), insulating materials, as well as frame, stucco and even some lightweight masonry walls.
!Warning!
If the chain strikes a solid metal or other very bard object in the material being cut (such as a nail), the carbide tips or other chain parts may break off and be propelled at a high velocity away from the saw. Try to avoid striking such objects where possible, and always stand to the left of the plane of the cutting attachment.
!Warning!
When making a forced entry through a wall, be aware of the possibility of encountering electrical wiring and pipes. Cutting into such objects will increase the risk of serious or fatal injury from electrocution, fire and/or explosion. To the extent possible, make sure no live electrical wires or pipes carrying flammable or toxic substances are in or on the other side of the wall you intend to cut. Follow all applicable rules and guidelines in this regard.
!Warning!
The extraordinary cutting capabilities of the STIHL
Consequently, a STIHL MS 460 Rescue Saw equipped with rescue chain should be limited to occasional use only, i.e. short emergency and rescue cutting operations (max. 2 tank fillings daily). If daylong use for woodcutting is anticipated, such as clearing windfalls, natural disasters, etc., replace the
36 RM 2, as listed in this manual, which reduces vibrations to a level that allows for such extended chain saw operation.
!Warning!
Use your chainsaw for cutting only. It is not designed for prying or shoveling away limbs, roots or other objects.
!Warning!
In order to keep control of your saw, always maintain a firm foothold.
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