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  • Page 1 STIHL MS 460 Instruction Manual...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Dear Customer, Guide to Using this Manual Main Parts Safety Precautions Specifications Thank you for choosing a quality engineered STIHL product. Reactive Forces Ordering Spare Parts It has been built using modern Working Techniques Maintenance and Repairs production techniques and...

  • Page 4: Guide To Using This Manual

    STIHL's philosophy is to continually This Instruction Manual refers to a improve all of its products. For this Intake air baffle: summer STIHL chain saw, also called a machine reason we may modify the design, operation in this Instruction Manual.

  • Page 5: Safety Precautions

    Keep bystanders, especially children, injury. STIHL excludes all liability for and animals away from the work area. personal injury and damage to property The user is responsible for avoiding...
  • Page 6 (bayonet-type) in chain scabbard. This avoids the risk of have been approved by STIHL for this position, turn as far as the saw chain starting unintentionally. machine. If you have any questions in stop and fold the cliplock this respect, consult a servicing dealer.
  • Page 7 – the chain must not an emergency, switch off the engine touch any objects or the floor – danger of immediately by moving the Master injury due to the rotating saw chain. Control lever / stop switch to STOP, 0 or †. MS 460...
  • Page 8 Check condition and secure fitting – regularly and correct when possible. Store the machine in a safe, dry room. Check sharpness Have the machine repaired by a STIHL – servicing dealer if the saw chain still Never touch the saw chain when the Vibrations continues to move during idling.
  • Page 9 Instruction Manual. All other work should periodically. be carried out by a servicing dealer. Inspect chain catcher – replace if STIHL recommends that maintenance damaged. and repair work be carried out only by Switch off the engine authorised STIHL dealers. STIHL...

  • Page 10: Reactive Forces

    Always cut at full throttle – caught or encounters a foreign object in Be aware of the location of the guide – the wood, the chain saw may suddenly bar nose Do not cut with the guide bar nose – MS 460...

  • Page 11: Working Techniques

    – In these cases, do not use a chain saw – use a hoist, winch or dragline instead. Pull out trunks that are lying about and have been cut free. Whenever possible, deal with them in open areas. MS 460...
  • Page 12 If there is a risk of fire, do not and off balance. Always engage the use your chainsaw near combustible spiked bumper securely in the tree or limb. MS 460...
  • Page 13 – other than helpers. chain will otherwise be damaged. of deadwood (dry, decayed or rotted wood) Make sure no-one is endangered by the falling tree – the noise of your engine may drown any warning calls. MS 460...
  • Page 14 On steep slopes, plan escape – routes parallel to the slope. When walking away along the – escape path, watch out for falling limbs and watch the top of the tree. MS 460...
  • Page 15 Make cuts at both sides of Leave a broader hinge on rotten the trunk at same height as bottom of – trees. MS 460...
  • Page 16 English The tree is felled with the felling cut (E). Begin cut by applying the lower Contact your STIHL dealer for advice on portion of the guide bar nose – do selecting the right felling wedge (length, Cut horizontally. –...
  • Page 17 Do not cut into the stabilizing strap. – stabilizing strap (3). Do not cut into the stabilizing strap. – Continue the felling cut on the other side of the trunk. Make sure the second cut is at the same height as the first cut. MS 460...
  • Page 18 Holding the saw with outstretched arms, cut through the stabilizing Enlarge the felling cut in direction of strap horizontally at the same level holding strap (2). as the felling cut. Cut horizontally. – Do not cut into the holding strap. – MS 460...
  • Page 19 Enlarge felling cut as far as hinge (2). Do not cut into the hinge. – Enlarge felling cut as far as holding strap (3). Do not cut into the holding strap. Shout a second warning immediately – before the tree falls. MS 460...

  • Page 20: Cutting Attachment

    If non-matching components are used, the cutting attachment may be damaged Depending on the model, the scabbard beyond repair after a short period of extension either comes standard with operation. the saw or is available as a special accessory. MS 460...

  • Page 21: Mounting The Bar And Chain

    Turn the screw (1) counterclockwise until the tensioner slide (2) butts against the left end of WARNING the housing slot. Wear work gloves to protect your hands from the sharp cutters. Fit the chain – start at the bar nose. MS 460...

  • Page 22: Tensioning The Chain

    STIHL MotoMix Retensioning during cutting work: Shut off the engine. Shut off the engine. Wear work gloves to protect your STIHL recommends the use of STIHL hands. Loosen the nuts. MotoMix. This ready-to-use fuel mix The chain must fit snugly against contains no benzol or lead, has a high Hold the bar nose up.

  • Page 23: Fueling

    Engine Oil can quickly make the fuel mix unusable. If you mix the fuel yourself, use only STIHL MotoMix may be stored for up to STIHL two-stroke engine oil or another 2 years without any problems. high-performance engine oil in...
  • Page 24 Filling with fuel cap and fuel tank Take care not to spill fuel while fueling and do not overfill the tank. Filler cap without marking STIHL recommends using the STIHL filling system for fuel (special To open: accessory). Fill with fuel...
  • Page 25 Remove the filler cap Filling with fuel Open bracket Take care not to spill fuel while fueling and do not overfill the tank. STIHL recommends using the STIHL filling system for fuel (special accessory). Fill with fuel MS 460...
  • Page 26 (approx. 1/4 turn) – this will twist the base of the cap into the correct position Turn the filler cap clockwise and close it – see section "Closing" Then the markings on filler cap and fuel tank will align MS 460...

  • Page 27: Chain Lubricant

    NOTICE Biological chain oil must be resistant to If the oil tank is still partly full, the reason aging (e.g. STIHL BioPlus), since it will may be a problem in the oil supply otherwise quickly turn to resin. This system: Check chain lubrication, clean...

  • Page 28: Checking Chain Lubrication

    – see enough: The hand guard is accelerated "Checking Chain Tension". toward the bar nose – even if your left hand is not behind the hand guard, e.g. during felling cut. MS 460...

  • Page 29: Winter Operation

    In case of erratic idling behavior or poor have servicing and repair work carried acceleration in the carburetor box cover, move out exclusively by an authorized STIHL the slide (1) from summer position servicing dealer. Maintain the following Turn the low speed screw (L)

  • Page 30: Information Before You Start

    Cold start l – this position is for starting the cold engine Adjust Master Control lever The throttle trigger lockout and throttle trigger must be pressed simultaneously to adjust the Master Control lever from the operating position F to cold start l. MS 460...

  • Page 31: Starting / Stopping The Engine

    If the engine is warm, i.e. if it has with your left hand on the front attempt. been running for about one minute handle – your thumb should be Observe safety precautions. under the handle. Put your right foot into the rear handle and press down. MS 460...
  • Page 32 NOTICE As the chain brake is still engaged, the engine must be returned to idling speed immediately – or the engine housing and chain brake might otherwise be damaged. MS 460...

  • Page 33: Operating Instructions

    (engine stops) and then refueled more frequently than one that has been in use already for an extended period. Change over to winter operation if necessary – see “Winter Operation”. Start as described for a cold engine (cold start l) MS 460...

  • Page 34: Oil Quantity Control

    Turn the adjusting screw clockwise Reduce oil delivery rate – Slacken off the chain if you have retensioned it at operating Turn the adjusting screw temperature during work. counterclockwise NOTICE The saw chain must always be coated with chain oil. MS 460...

  • Page 35: Taking Care Of The Guide Bar

    Measure groove depth – using the measuring tool on the file gauge (special accessory) – in the area with the greatest wear Chain type Chain pitch Minimum groove depth Picco 1/4“ P 4.0 mm Rapid 1/4“ 4.0 mm MS 460...

  • Page 36: Air Filter System

    Use in extra-ordinary conditions e.g. extremely wintry conditions of use - such as powder snow or drift snow. Rather unsuitable in very dusty conditions. When dry, STIHL filters attain a long service life. Always use STIHL filters dry MS 460...

  • Page 37: Cleaning The Air Filter

    Cleaning the Air Filter Adjusting the Carburetor If there is a noticeable loss of engine General Information power: Wash the filter in STIHL special- The carburetor comes from the factory purpose cleaner (special with a standard setting. accessory) or a clean, non- flammable cleaning liquid (e.g.,...

  • Page 38: Spark Plug

    Install only suppressed spark plugs of the Engine stops while idling Turn the high speed screw (H) type approved by STIHL – see slightly clockwise (leaner). On Turn the idle speed screw (LA) "Specifications". carburetors with H = 3/4, turn no clockwise until the chain begins to further than stop.

  • Page 39: Storing The Machine

    Installing the Spark Plug If you use a biological chain and bar lubricant, e.g. STIHL BioPlus, Fit the spark plug and screw it home completely fill the chain oil tank. by hand.

  • Page 40: Checking And Replacing The Chain Sprocket

    (5) including needle cage (6) from the crankshaft – with STIHL recommends use of original QuickStop Super chain brake, press STIHL chain sprockets in order to throttle trigger lockout beforehand ensure optimal functioning of the chain brake. Install spur chain sprocket / rim sprocket...

  • Page 41: Maintaining And Sharpening The Saw Chain

    The chain pitch marking (a) is embossed Sharpening angle increased vibration load, unsatisfactory in the area of the depth gauge of each STIHL saw chains are sharpened with a cutting results and increased wear. cutter. 30° sharpening angle. Ripping chains, Clean the saw chain which are sharpened with a 10°...
  • Page 42 90° electric sharpener Depth gauge setting STIHL filing gauge (special accessory, see table "Sharpening tools") – a universal tool for checking sharpening and side plate angles, depth gauge Guide the file: horizontally (at a right...
  • Page 43 – if the depth gauge gauge protrudes past the file gauge, the depth gauge must be reworked MS 460...
  • Page 44 0814 252 3356 5605 007 1029 0.404 (10.26) 5.5 (7/32) 5605 772 5506 5605 750 4330 1106 893 4000 0814 252 3356 5605 007 1030 consisting of file holder with round file, taper square file and file gauge MS 460...

  • Page 45: Maintenance And Care

    Replace Fuel tank Clean Chain oil tank Clean Chain lubrication Check Inspect, also check sharpness Chain Check chain tension Sharpen Check (wear, damage) Clean and turn over Guide bar Deburr Replace Chain sprocket Check Clean Air filter Replace MS 460...
  • Page 46 Decoke after first 139 hours of operation, then Exhaust port every 150 hours of operation Safety labels Replace STIHL recommends a STIHL servicing dealer Firmly tighten down the cylinder base screws of professional saws (3.4 kW or more) after 10 to 20 hours of operation. MS 460...

  • Page 47: Minimize Wear And Avoid Damage

    English servicing dealer. STIHL dealers are Minimize Wear and Avoid regularly given the opportunity to attend Damage training courses and are supplied with the necessary technical information. Observing the instructions in this manual helps reduce the risk of unnecessary If these maintenance operations are not wear and damage to the power tool.

  • Page 48: Main Parts

    14 Front hand guard 15 Front handle (handlebar) 16 Decompression valve 17 Starter grip 18 Fuel filler cap 19 Master Control lever 20 Throttle trigger 21 Throttle trigger interlock 22 Rear handle 23 Rear hand guard Serial number MS 460...

  • Page 49: Specifications

    Engine MS 460: 6.6 kg MS 460 with handle heating: 6.7 kg 101 dB(A) STIHL single cylinder two-stroke engine MS 460 with handle and carbu- Sound power level L to ISO 9207 retor heating: 6.8 kg Displacement: 76.5 cc MS 460 Rescue saw: 7.0 kg...

  • Page 50: Ordering Spare Parts

    When repairing the machine, only use replacement parts which have been Serial number approved by STIHL for this power tool or are technically identical. Only use high- quality replacement parts in order to Guide bar part number avoid the risk of accidents and damage to the machine.

  • Page 51: Disposal

    The year of manufacture and serial Model: MS 460 number are applied to the product. MS 460 R STIHL products must not be thrown in Done at Waiblingen, 27.11.2018 MS 460-W the garbage can. Take the product, Serial identification: 1128 ANDREAS STIHL AG &...
  • Page 52 0458-176-0121 englisch www.stihl.com *04581760121* 0458-176-0121...

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