Stihl MS 461 R Product Instruction Manual - Page 2

Contents English / USA BA_SE_026_004_01_09.fm Printed on chlorine-free paper. Printing inks contain vegetable oils; paper can be recycled. Guide to Using this Manual 2 Safety Precautions and Working Techniques 3 Mounting the Bar and Chain 26 Tensioning the Saw Chain 27 Checking Chain Tension 28 Fuel 28 Fueling 29 Chain Lubricant 30 Filling Chain Oil Tank 31 Checking Chain Lubrication 31 Chain Brake 32 Winter Operation 33 Electric Handle Heating 34 Information Before You Start .......... 34 Starting / Stopping the Engine ........ 35 Operating Instructions 38 Oil Quantity Control 39 Taking Care of 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 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 Special Accessories 59 Ordering Spare Parts 59 Maintenance and Repairs 60 STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement 61 Trademarks 63 Allow only persons who understand this Manual to operate your chainsaw. To receive maximum performance and satisfaction from your STIHL chainsaw, it is important that you read and understand the maintenance and safety precautions, starting on page 3, before using your chainsaw. Contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for your area if you do not understand any of the instructions in this Manual. !Warning! Because a chainsaw is a high-speed wood-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. 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 chainsaw differs from those described in this Manual, please contact your STIHL dealer for information and assistance. MS 460, MS 460 R 1 © ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG, 2008 0458 176 8621. M10. G8. FST. Printed in Germany