STIHL MS 460 Rescue manual 2

Contents

_09.fm		Guide to Using this Manual ..............	2	Specifications .................................	66
		Some Important Safety		Special Accessories .......................	67
001_01		Precautions for Chain Saw Users .....	3	Ordering Spare Parts .....................	67
		Safety Precautions ...........................	5	Maintenance and Repairs ..............	68
132_		Depth Limiter ..................................	29	STIHL Incorporated Federal
		Mounting the Bar and Chain ...........	31	Emission Control Warranty
SE_
		Tensioning the Saw Chain ..............	33	Statement .......................................	69
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BA		Checking Chain Tension .................	33	Trademarks ....................................	71
		Fuel ................................................	34
		Fueling ............................................	35
		Chain Lubricant ..............................	36
	recycled.	Filling Chain Oil Tank ......................	37
		Checking Chain Lubrication ...........	37
		Chain Brake ....................................	37
	can be	Winter Operation ............................	39
		Information Before You Start ..........	39
	paper	Starting / Stopping the Engine ........	40
		Operating Instructions ....................	43
	oils;
		Oil Quantity Control ........................	44
paper.free-chlorineon vegetablecontaininks		Taking Care of Guide Bar ...............	44
		Air Filter System .............................	45
		Removing the Air Filter ...................	46
		Cleaning Standard Filter .................	46
		Cleaning HD Filter ..........................	46
Printed	Printing	Motor Management ........................	47
		Adjusting the Carburetor ................	48
		Spark Arresting Screen
	Germanyin	in Muffler..........................................	49
		and Rewind Spring .........................	51
		Checking the Spark Plug ................	50
		Replacing Starter Rope
Co.&KG, 200	Rei.. Printed	Storing the Machine ........................	53
		Maintaining and Sharpening
		Checking and Replacing
		Chain Sprocket ...............................	54
ANDREAS© STIHL AG	17904588621. M0,75.	Saw Chain ......................................	55
		STIHl	61
		Maintenance Chart .........................
		Parts and Controls ..........................	63

English / USA

The STIHL MS 460 Rescue Saw is specially designed for rescue operations. Only persons specifically trained for rescue operations who have read and understood this manual should use the STIHL MS 460 Rescue Saw.

!Warning!

Because a rescue saw is a high-speed cutting tool, some special safety precautions must be observed as with any other power saw to reduce the risk of personal injury. Careless or improper use may cause serious or even fatal injury.

Allow only persons who understand this manual to operate your rescue saw. To receive maximum performance and satisfaction from your STIHL rescue saw, it is important that all operators read and understand especially the maintenance and safety precautions, starting on page 3, before using this rescue saw.

Contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for your area if there are any instructions in this manual that you do not understand.

STIHL's philosophy is to continually improve all of its products. As a result, engineering changes and improvements are made from time to time. If the operating characteristics or the appearance of your rescue saw differs from those described in this manual, please contact your STIHL dealer for information and assistance.

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