Mounting The Depth Limiter; Adjusting Cutting Depth - Stihl MS 461 R Instruction Manual

Mounting the depth limiter

Mount the bar and chain – see
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instruction manual of basic
chainsaw.
Push the guard (1) over the guide
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bar and fit the screws (2).
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Slide the depth limiter (3) onto the
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guard.
Fit the star knob screw (4) with
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washer (5).
Tighten down the screws (2).
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Pull the depth limiter (3) forwards as
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far as stop.
Tighten down the star knob (4).
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Adjusting Cutting Depth

The cutting depth is infinitely variable
from a few millimeters to about 20 cm.
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Before adjusting the cutting depth:
Shut off the engine.
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Engage the chain brake by pushing
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the hand guard (1) towards the bar
nose – this locks the chain in
position.
Place the chainsaw on the ground,
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put the heel of your right foot on the
rear hand guard and press down.
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