1Rescue Saw
English / USA
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© ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG, 2008
0458 179 8621. M0,75. C8. Rei. Printed in Germany
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Contents
Guide to Using this Manual .............. 2
Some Important Safety
Precautions for Chain Saw Users ..... 3
Safety Precautions ........................... 5
Depth Limiter .................................. 29
Mounting the Bar and Chain ........... 31
Tensioning the Saw Chain .............. 33
Checking Chain Tension ................. 33
Fuel ................................................ 34
Fueling ............................................ 35
Chain Lubricant .............................. 36
Filling Chain Oil Tank ...................... 37
Checking Chain Lubrication ........... 37
Chain Brake .................................... 37
Winter Operation ............................ 39
Information Before You Start .......... 39
Starting / Stopping the Engine ........ 40
Operating Instructions .................... 43
Oil Quantity Control ........................ 44
Taking Care of Guide Bar ............... 44
Air Filter System ............................. 45
Removing the Air Filter ................... 46
Cleaning Standard Filter ................. 46
Cleaning HD Filter .......................... 46
Motor Management ........................ 47
Adjusting the Carburetor ................ 48
Spark Arresting Screen
in Muffler.......................................... 49
Checking the Spark Plug ................ 50
Replacing Starter Rope
and Rewind Spring ......................... 51
Storing the Machine ........................ 53
Checking and Replacing
Chain Sprocket ............................... 54
Maintaining and Sharpening
Saw Chain ...................................... 55
Maintenance Chart ......................... 61
Parts and Controls .......................... 63
Specifications ................................. 66
Special Accessories ....................... 67
Ordering Spare Parts ..................... 67
Maintenance and Repairs .............. 68
STIHL Incorporated Federal
Emission Control Warranty
Statement ....................................... 69
Trademarks .................................... 71
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.
