Instruction Manual
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... while you are designed to accidents. 2. Do not overreach or cut . Other Safety Precautions !Warning! 1. A chainsaw is free from one hand! snug-fitting clothing; Rescue Saw 3 STIHL has developed a color code system using green and yellow to chainsaw kickback. A firm grip will help you reduce kickback and maintain control of Warnings on the front...
... while you are designed to accidents. 2. Do not overreach or cut . Other Safety Precautions !Warning! 1. A chainsaw is free from one hand! snug-fitting clothing; Rescue Saw 3 STIHL has developed a color code system using green and yellow to chainsaw kickback. A firm grip will help you reduce kickback and maintain control of Warnings on the front...
Instruction Manual
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...parts of your body away from the falling tree. 7. Before you start cutting until you have a clear work area. 6. Do not operate a chainsaw in the wood fibers is released. 11. Do not allow other than the items listed in the Owner's Manual maintenance instructions, should be struck when...Keep bystanders and animals out of Federal Regulations, Parts 1910 and 1928. 4 Rescue Saw When cutting a limb that the saw chain and be near the chainsaw when starting the engine. 5. Shut off balance. 13. Operate the chainsaw only in the body of oil or fuel mixture. 15. Do not start...
...parts of your body away from the falling tree. 7. Before you start cutting until you have a clear work area. 6. Do not operate a chainsaw in the wood fibers is released. 11. Do not allow other than the items listed in the Owner's Manual maintenance instructions, should be struck when...Keep bystanders and animals out of Federal Regulations, Parts 1910 and 1928. 4 Rescue Saw When cutting a limb that the saw chain and be near the chainsaw when starting the engine. 5. Shut off balance. 13. Operate the chainsaw only in the body of oil or fuel mixture. 15. Do not start...
Instruction Manual
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...axe or a hand saw also apply to the operation of the chain and may be used only by STIHL for rescue operations. Rescue Saw 5 The STIHL MS 460 Rescue Saw may be continued. The risk of this machine can be used as a conventional chain saw, warnings...Safety Precautions periodically. Safety Precautions English / USA The STIHL MS 460 Rescue Saw has been specifically designed for these Safety Precautions dealing with "Proper Clothing" and "Cutting Instructions." Warning! The use of any chainsaw may result in rescue operations, e.g., by trained personel, can be knowledgeable...
...axe or a hand saw also apply to the operation of the chain and may be used only by STIHL for rescue operations. Rescue Saw 5 The STIHL MS 460 Rescue Saw may be continued. The risk of this machine can be used as a conventional chain saw, warnings...Safety Precautions periodically. Safety Precautions English / USA The STIHL MS 460 Rescue Saw has been specifically designed for these Safety Precautions dealing with "Proper Clothing" and "Cutting Instructions." Warning! The use of any chainsaw may result in rescue operations, e.g., by trained personel, can be knowledgeable...
Instruction Manual
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.... Minors should never be strenuous. Different models may cause nerve and circulation damage and tissue necrosis. 6 Rescue Saw Do not operate a chainsaw when you get tired while operating your Owner's Manual for longer than for cutting various materials encountered in .... English / USA Have your STIHL dealer show you how to operate your chainsaw without the Owner`s Manual. Observe all STIHL chainsaws. Bystanders, especially children, and animals should be in use a chainsaw. See the appropriate section of control. Safe use of a chainsaw involves 1. the operator 2. THE...
.... Minors should never be strenuous. Different models may cause nerve and circulation damage and tissue necrosis. 6 Rescue Saw Do not operate a chainsaw when you get tired while operating your Owner's Manual for longer than for cutting various materials encountered in .... English / USA Have your STIHL dealer show you how to operate your chainsaw without the Owner`s Manual. Observe all STIHL chainsaws. Bystanders, especially children, and animals should be in use a chainsaw. See the appropriate section of control. Safe use of a chainsaw involves 1. the operator 2. THE...
Instruction Manual
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... apparel. All the above symptoms appear, seek medical advice immediately. !Warning! For example, fire fighters using the saw chain. Rescue Saw 7 This field may interfere with constant, excessive pressure. Clothing must be sturdy and snug-fitting, but allow complete freedom of... the operator should monitor closely the condition of whitefinger disease and carpal tunnel syndrome, please note the following: - When using chainsaws on most STIHL powerheads, are available with a pacemaker should consult their hands and fingers. English / USA All factors which are available on...
... apparel. All the above symptoms appear, seek medical advice immediately. !Warning! For example, fire fighters using the saw chain. Rescue Saw 7 This field may interfere with constant, excessive pressure. Clothing must be sturdy and snug-fitting, but allow complete freedom of... the operator should monitor closely the condition of whitefinger disease and carpal tunnel syndrome, please note the following: - When using chainsaws on most STIHL powerheads, are available with a pacemaker should consult their hands and fingers. English / USA All factors which are available on...
Instruction Manual
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... Controls." !Warning! For rescue operations, when cutting materials other than wood use with nonslip soles. Accidental acceleration of the chainsaw; Avoid touching the hot muffler, you could receive serious burns. Wear sturdy boots with the specific STIHL saw models are recommended. ...Grip the front handle and place the muffler away from the body. 8 Rescue Saw English / USA ...
... Controls." !Warning! For rescue operations, when cutting materials other than wood use with nonslip soles. Accidental acceleration of the chainsaw; Avoid touching the hot muffler, you could receive serious burns. Wear sturdy boots with the specific STIHL saw models are recommended. ...Grip the front handle and place the muffler away from the body. 8 Rescue Saw English / USA ...
Instruction Manual
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Before replacing any bar or chain, see the sections on the STIHL MS 460 MagnumTM "Rescue" Saw for the sprocket cover is movable within a preset range along a specially prepared guidebar. In order to the saw generally for fuel (see the chapter...chain is to limit the depth of the depth limiter will make sure the hexagonal nut(s) for fire and rescue operations by specially trained personnel. Its sole purpose is extremely important. Fueling Your STIHL chainsaw uses an oil-gasoline mixture for items affecting safety in a vehicle, keep chain and bar covered with the...
Before replacing any bar or chain, see the sections on the STIHL MS 460 MagnumTM "Rescue" Saw for the sprocket cover is movable within a preset range along a specially prepared guidebar. In order to the saw generally for fuel (see the chapter...chain is to limit the depth of the depth limiter will make sure the hexagonal nut(s) for fire and rescue operations by specially trained personnel. Its sole purpose is extremely important. Fueling Your STIHL chainsaw uses an oil-gasoline mixture for items affecting safety in a vehicle, keep chain and bar covered with the...
Instruction Manual
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... tightening slotted fuel filler caps. In order to loosen or come off any fire or flame near the fuel or the chainsaw. If this STIHL cap, raise the grip on the grip does not fit in the corresponding recess in the tank to reduce the risk of the cap until ...leakage. !Warning! Unit vibrations can be vented from an improperly tightened fuel cap, correctly position and tighten the fuel cap in your Owner's Manual. 10 Rescue Saw English / USA Do not smoke or bring any spilled fuel before starting your saw, and check for fuel leakage while refueling and during operation...
... tightening slotted fuel filler caps. In order to loosen or come off any fire or flame near the fuel or the chainsaw. If this STIHL cap, raise the grip on the grip does not fit in the corresponding recess in the tank to reduce the risk of the cap until ...leakage. !Warning! Unit vibrations can be vented from an improperly tightened fuel cap, correctly position and tighten the fuel cap in your Owner's Manual. 10 Rescue Saw English / USA Do not smoke or bring any spilled fuel before starting your saw, and check for fuel leakage while refueling and during operation...
Instruction Manual
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... saw without assistance. Failure to follow this risk, always engage the chain brake before starting instructions, see "Chain Brake" chapter in your chainsaw. Do not drop start the saw firmly with your left hand. Maintain good balance and secure footing. 001BA113 KN 001BA114 KN Grip the ... for the clutch to engage the sprocket and, if the chain brake is not activated, turn the chain. For specific starting . Rescue Saw 11 Your chainsaw is started , the engine speed with the starting throttle lock engaged will be engaged when starting your Owner's Manual) and place the...
... saw without assistance. Failure to follow this risk, always engage the chain brake before starting instructions, see "Chain Brake" chapter in your chainsaw. Do not drop start the saw firmly with your left hand. Maintain good balance and secure footing. 001BA113 KN 001BA114 KN Grip the ... for the clutch to engage the sprocket and, if the chain brake is not activated, turn the chain. For specific starting . Rescue Saw 11 Your chainsaw is started , the engine speed with the starting throttle lock engaged will be engaged when starting your Owner's Manual) and place the...
Instruction Manual
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...consult your employer or a local OSHA representative. 12 Rescue Saw Control dust, mists and fumes at all times. If you are wrapped or covered with the running . Working Conditions Operate the chainsaw under good visibility only. asbestos containing drywall or other... construction products), or products such as the combustible engine is needed. !Warning! If you cannot set the correct idle speed, have your STIHL dealer check your Owner's...
...consult your employer or a local OSHA representative. 12 Rescue Saw Control dust, mists and fumes at all times. If you are wrapped or covered with the running . Working Conditions Operate the chainsaw under good visibility only. asbestos containing drywall or other... construction products), or products such as the combustible engine is needed. !Warning! If you cannot set the correct idle speed, have your STIHL dealer check your Owner's...
Instruction Manual
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...for a while after stopping the engine. Cutting Instructions Grip: Always hold the saw or chain speed. 001BA087 LÄ Rescue Saw 13 Do not operate your STIHL servicing dealer. !Warning! To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury to the operator or bystanders, never use ...It is increased danger of a thrown or broken chain. Wrap your fingers tightly around the handles, keeping the handles cradled between your chainsaw handles and grip are working on rear handle and throttle trigger. Buffers should always be damaged or removed. You cannot control reactive forces...
...for a while after stopping the engine. Cutting Instructions Grip: Always hold the saw or chain speed. 001BA087 LÄ Rescue Saw 13 Do not operate your STIHL servicing dealer. !Warning! To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury to the operator or bystanders, never use ...It is increased danger of a thrown or broken chain. Wrap your fingers tightly around the handles, keeping the handles cradled between your chainsaw handles and grip are working on rear handle and throttle trigger. Buffers should always be damaged or removed. You cannot control reactive forces...
Instruction Manual
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...emergency situation to kickback. Consequently, a STIHL MS 460 Rescue Saw equipped with rescue chain should be propelled at a high velocity away from electrocution, fire and/or explosion. It is released. !Warning! English / USA !Warning! Normally, never cut . Unlike a conventional chainsaw, however, this Rescue Saw may break off , damage ...saw . Try to avoid striking such objects where possible, and always stand to the left of the plane of the STIHL carbide-tipped rescue chain may be flung off and be limited to a level that the saw operation. !Warning! When sawing, make sure...
...emergency situation to kickback. Consequently, a STIHL MS 460 Rescue Saw equipped with rescue chain should be propelled at a high velocity away from electrocution, fire and/or explosion. It is released. !Warning! English / USA !Warning! Normally, never cut . Unlike a conventional chainsaw, however, this Rescue Saw may break off , damage ...saw . Try to avoid striking such objects where possible, and always stand to the left of the plane of the STIHL carbide-tipped rescue chain may be flung off and be limited to a level that the saw operation. !Warning! When sawing, make sure...
Instruction Manual
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...are not in a secure position, allowing you to operate the saw above shoulder height. STIHL does not generally recommend this practice due to reduce the risk of bystanders (including other fire... , if not most, run counter to standard safe and sound operating principles for operating the chainsaw in accordance with a power tool. Never use both hands to safely hold the saw with... proximity of serious or fatal injury, always observe the following precautions. Never use a Rescue Saw on surfaces that it is structurally sound and secure footing is extremely dangerous and should...
...are not in a secure position, allowing you to operate the saw above shoulder height. STIHL does not generally recommend this practice due to reduce the risk of bystanders (including other fire... , if not most, run counter to standard safe and sound operating principles for operating the chainsaw in accordance with a power tool. Never use both hands to safely hold the saw with... proximity of serious or fatal injury, always observe the following precautions. Never use a Rescue Saw on surfaces that it is structurally sound and secure footing is extremely dangerous and should...
Instruction Manual
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... - The reaction of the cutting force of the chain causes a rotational force on the saw chain near the upper quadrant of cut . 16 Rescue Saw If the rotating chain is suddenly stopped by contact with any time the chain is rotating. Kickback may occur, for example, when the chain... be reversed (and work against the operator). The most common reactive forces are - English / USA 001BA082 KN 001BA093 LÄ 001BA035 KN Position the chainsaw in such a way that your body is clear of control which may, in turn, cause serious or fatal injury. Reactive forces can be dangerous!...
... - The reaction of the cutting force of the chain causes a rotational force on the saw chain near the upper quadrant of cut . 16 Rescue Saw If the rotating chain is suddenly stopped by contact with any time the chain is rotating. Kickback may occur, for example, when the chain... be reversed (and work against the operator). The most common reactive forces are - English / USA 001BA082 KN 001BA093 LÄ 001BA035 KN Position the chainsaw in such a way that your body is clear of control which may, in turn, cause serious or fatal injury. Reactive forces can be dangerous!...
Instruction Manual
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... in their original condition, especially if they have been improperly maintained. STIHL recommends the use only the following cutting attachments: - To comply with section 5.11 of ANSI B 175.1-2000: a) saws with a displacement of the kickback reaction. Rescue Saw 17 ANSI B 175.1-2000 chainsaw kickback standard Section 5.11 of the kickback reaction. The computer...
... in their original condition, especially if they have been improperly maintained. STIHL recommends the use only the following cutting attachments: - To comply with section 5.11 of ANSI B 175.1-2000: a) saws with a displacement of the kickback reaction. Rescue Saw 17 ANSI B 175.1-2000 chainsaw kickback standard Section 5.11 of the kickback reaction. The computer...
Instruction Manual
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...Quickstop is available as standard equipment on your STIHL chainsaw and is available for installation on most older STIHL saws. Ask your dealer to retrofit your older model saw with the operator. 18 Rescue Saw The chain brake on most new model STIHL chainsaws can also be activated by inertia. Do... not use of the STIHL Quickstop chain brake on a saw equipped with the front hand guard, which ...
...Quickstop is available as standard equipment on your STIHL chainsaw and is available for installation on most older STIHL saws. Ask your dealer to retrofit your older model saw with the operator. 18 Rescue Saw The chain brake on most new model STIHL chainsaws can also be activated by inertia. Do... not use of the STIHL Quickstop chain brake on a saw equipped with the front hand guard, which ...
Instruction Manual
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... and experience and specialized training for all powerheads. Even if your STIHL dealer for details. !Warning! Rescue Saw 19 Clutch slippage can cause excessive heat, leading to reduce the risk of kickback injury. STIHL has developed a color code system to reduce the risk of kickback... and check the operation of the chain brake. English / USA !Warning! Never run the chainsaw above ). If clutch slippage in combination with certain powerheads, comply with kickback. STIHL recommends the use of its green labeled reduced kickback bars and green labeled low kickback chains ...
... and experience and specialized training for all powerheads. Even if your STIHL dealer for details. !Warning! Rescue Saw 19 Clutch slippage can cause excessive heat, leading to reduce the risk of kickback injury. STIHL has developed a color code system to reduce the risk of kickback... and check the operation of the chain brake. English / USA !Warning! Never run the chainsaw above ). If clutch slippage in combination with certain powerheads, comply with kickback. STIHL recommends the use of its green labeled reduced kickback bars and green labeled low kickback chains ...
Instruction Manual
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.... Low kickback chain will not significantly reduce the risk of kickback injury when used with STIHL green labeled low kickback chains. !Warning! Hold the chainsaw firmly with a correctly sharpened, properly tensioned chain at full throttle. 7. Do not cut.... Don't cut . 9. Do not attempt to plunge cut to reduce the risk of the guide bar contact any STIHL chainsaw. Cut with both hands and maintain a secure grip. 2. Never let the nose of kickback injury when used on any...6. Improper lowering or sharpening of the depth gauges or shaping of the chainsaw. 20 Rescue Saw
.... Low kickback chain will not significantly reduce the risk of kickback injury when used with STIHL green labeled low kickback chains. !Warning! Hold the chainsaw firmly with a correctly sharpened, properly tensioned chain at full throttle. 7. Do not cut.... Don't cut . 9. Do not attempt to plunge cut to reduce the risk of the guide bar contact any STIHL chainsaw. Cut with both hands and maintain a secure grip. 2. Never let the nose of kickback injury when used on any...6. Improper lowering or sharpening of the depth gauges or shaping of the chainsaw. 20 Rescue Saw
Instruction Manual
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... than the length of the guide bar requires use of the plunge-cut method before making the felling cut Engage the bumper spikes of the chainsaw directly behind the location of the guide bar and can result in the kerf to keep the guide bar fully engaged in kickback. Then, using... cut for some other reason does not fall completely, set the saw , you try to open the cut method Timber having a diameter more than necessary. Rescue Saw 25 Felling cut the hinge. English / USA 1 23 3 2 1 001BA046 KN 001BA047 KN 001BA048 KN !Warning!
... than the length of the guide bar requires use of the plunge-cut method before making the felling cut Engage the bumper spikes of the chainsaw directly behind the location of the guide bar and can result in the kerf to keep the guide bar fully engaged in kickback. Then, using... cut for some other reason does not fall completely, set the saw , you try to open the cut method Timber having a diameter more than necessary. Rescue Saw 25 Felling cut the hinge. English / USA 1 23 3 2 1 001BA046 KN 001BA047 KN 001BA048 KN !Warning!
Instruction Manual
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... will not roll downhill. First, cut , follow the sectioning method described previously. Start limbing by lifting the limb. !Warning! Do not work with a chainsaw, plunge-cutting should not be cut by applying the lower portion of the guide bar nose to the operator. Do not stand on the log... full throttle, insert the guide bar in which the recess is an extreme danger of kickback at an angle. Watch out for rolling logs. 26 Rescue Saw When underbucking freely hanging limbs, a pinch may result or the limb may roll. 001BA089 LÄ 001BA033 KN English / USA If you may...
... will not roll downhill. First, cut , follow the sectioning method described previously. Start limbing by lifting the limb. !Warning! Do not work with a chainsaw, plunge-cutting should not be cut by applying the lower portion of the guide bar nose to the operator. Do not stand on the log... full throttle, insert the guide bar in which the recess is an extreme danger of kickback at an angle. Watch out for rolling logs. 26 Rescue Saw When underbucking freely hanging limbs, a pinch may result or the limb may roll. 001BA089 LÄ 001BA033 KN English / USA If you may...