Maintenance, Repair And Storage; Warnings And Instructions - Stihl MS 462 C-M Instruction Manual

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Use the plunge-cut method for making the felling back cut on
trees with a diameter more than twice the effective cutting
length of the guide bar.
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► After creating a large felling notch, begin the plunge cut by
applying the lower portion of the guide bar nose to the tree
at an angle. Cut until the depth of the kerf is about the
same as the width of the guide bar. Next, align the saw in
the direction in which the recess is to be cut.
► With the saw at full throttle, insert the guide bar in the
trunk.
► Enlarge the plunge cut as illustrated in the illustration
above.
► Follow the sectioning method described previously to
make the felling back cut.
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8 Maintenance, Repair and Storage

8.1

Warnings and Instructions

WARNING
￭ There are no user-authorized repairs for the chain saw. To
reduce the risk of fire or other personal injury and property
damage:
– Users may carry out only the cleaning and
maintenance operations described in this manual.
– Strictly follow the cleaning and maintenance
instructions in the appropriate sections of this
instruction manual.
– STIHL recommends that all repair work be
performed by authorized STIHL servicing dealers.
￭ To reduce the risk of personal injury and property damage
from unintentional starting:
– Shut off the engine and engage the chain brake by
moving the front hand guard forward before
inspecting the chain saw or carrying out any
cleaning, maintenance or repair work. Always shut
off the engine before storing the chain saw, and any
other time it is not in use.
￭ Proper maintenance will help maintain cutting
performance and reduce the risk of personal injury caused
by chain derailment and reactive forces.
– Wear gloves when handling the saw chain.
– Keep the chain, guide bar and sprocket clean.
– Replace the chain and guide bar when they become
worn or damaged.
– Keep the chain sharp and at proper tension.
– Tighten all nuts, bolts and screws after each use.
￭ Like an automobile brake, the chain brake on your chain
saw incurs wear each time it is engaged. In order for the
chain brake on your STIHL chain saw to properly perform
its function of reducing the risk of kickback and other
injuries, it must be properly maintained. For the proper
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