Stihl MS 460 Instruction Manual page 10

The chain guard (scabbard) should be
over the chain and the guide bar, which
should point backwards. When carrying
your saw, the bar should be behind you.
By vehicle: When transporting your saw
in a vehicle, keep chain and bar covered
with the chain guard. Properly secure
your saw to prevent turnover, fuel
spillage and damage to the saw or
vehicle.
Preparation for the use of the saw
Take off the chain guard and inspect the
saw generally for items affecting safety
in operation. For assembly of the bar
and chain follow the procedure
described in "Mounting the Bar and
Chain" of your Owner's Manual.
STIHL chain, guide bar and sprocket
must match each other in gauge and
pitch.
Before replacing any bar or chain, see
the sections on "Specifications,"
"Kickback" and the "ANSI B 175.1-2000
chainsaw kickback standard" in this
manual.
Rescue Saw
Depth Limiter
The depth limiter is intended for the use
only on the STIHL MS 460 Magnum
"Rescue" Saw for fire and rescue
operations by specially trained
personnel. The cutting depth or plunge
depth of the cutting attachment can be
set by means of a sliding metal sleeve
that is movable within a preset range
along a specially prepared guidebar. Its
sole purpose is to limit the depth of entry
into material, which may be useful to fire
and rescue personnel when cutting into
walls, etc. It is not designed to protectthe
operator from chain contact. The
additional weight of the depth limiter will
make the chain saw more nose-heavy.
For mounting instructions see the
chapter entitled "depth limiter" in this
manual.
!
Warning!
Proper tension of the chain is extremely
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important. In order to avoid improper
setting, the tensioning procedure must
be followed as described in your
manual. Always make sure the
hexagonal nut(s) for the sprocket cover
is (are) tightened securely after
tensioning the chain. Never start the saw
with the sprocket cover loose. Check
chain tension once more after having
tightened the nut(s) and thereafter at
regular intervals (whenever the saw is
shut off). If the chain becomes loose
while cutting, shut off the engine and
then tighten. Never try to adjust the
chain while the engine is running!
Fueling
Your STIHL chainsaw uses an oil-gaso-
line mixture for fuel (see "Fuel" of your
Owner's Manual).
!
Warning!
Gasoline is an extremely flammable fuel.
If spilled or ignited by a spark or other
ignition source, it can cause fire and
serious burn injury or property damage.
Use extreme caution when handling
gasoline or fuel mix.
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