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  • Page 1 STIHL MS 462 C-M R 2 - 26 Instruction Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    STIHL expressly commit themselves to a sus‐ tainable and responsible handling of natural resources. This user manual is intended to help you use your STIHL product safely and in an environmentally friendly manner over a long service life. We thank you for your confidence in us and hope you will enjoy working with your STIHL product.

  • Page 3: Overview

    3 Overview English 2 Front Hand Guard 22 Rear Hand Guard Helps protect operator’s left hand from con‐ Protects operator’s right hand from contact tact with the saw chain, serves to engage the with the chain if it comes off the bar or chain brake and activates the chain brake by breaks.

  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    – The user must not be under the influence Intended Use of alcohol, medication or drugs. The STIHL MS 462 C-M R chainsaw is designed ► If you have any queries: Contact your STIHL for use in rescue operations. The following mate‐...
  • Page 5 This may result – The saw chain is properly tensioned. in serious injury to the user. – Only original STIHL accessories designed for ► Wear long trousers with cut protection. this chainsaw model are fitted.
  • Page 6 Fuel may escape as a spray and ► Deburr the guide bar every week. ignite when the fuel tank cap is opened. This ► If you have any queries: Contact your STIHL can result in serious injuries and damage to servicing dealer.
  • Page 7 This can result in serious ► Work calmly and carefully. injuries and damage to property. ► If light and visibility are poor: Do not use your ► Stop work and contact your STIHL dealer for saw. assistance. ► Operate the chainsaw alone.
  • Page 8 English 4 Safety Precautions WARNING ► If signs of circulation problems occur: Seek medical advice. ■ ■ Sparks may occur if the rotating chain makes contact with a hard object. Sparks may cause a fire in an easily combustible location. This can result in serious or fatal injuries and dam‐...
  • Page 9 4 Safety Precautions English operator can lose control of the saw and be ■ seriously or fatally injured. ► Hold the saw firmly with both hands. ► Operate the saw as described in this instruc‐ tion manual. ► Keep the guide bar straight in the cut. ►...

  • Page 10: Preparing The Saw For Operation

    ► Check the controls, 10.5. ► Check chain lubrication, 10.6. ► Adjust the depth limiter, 11.5. ► If you cannot carry out these steps: Do not use your chainsaw and contact your STIHL servic‐ ing dealer for assistance. 0458-787-0121-B. VA0.M20.
  • Page 11 6 Assembling the Saw English ► Fit the guide bar and chain on the saw and check the following points: – Chain drive links are seated in teeth of chain sprocket (7). – Collar studs (5) are located in slot in tail of guide bar (6).
  • Page 12 English 6 Assembling the Saw ► If the chain can no longer be pulled along the bar by hand: Turn the tensioning screw (2) counterclockwise until the chain can be pulled easily along the bar with two fingers. ► Hold the bar nose up and tighten down the nuts (1) firmly.

  • Page 13: Engaging And Disengaging The Chain Brake

    STIHL recommends you use STIHL MotoMix. the chain sprocket cover (3). ► Fit the washers (7). If you mix the fuel yourself, use only STIHL two- ► Fit the cover (6) in position. stroke engine oil or another high-performance ► Fit the spiked bumper (5).
  • Page 14 English 8 Mixing Fuel and Refueling the Chainsaw ► Make sure the two-stroke engine oil you are marks on the cap and fuel tank are in align‐ using meets the requirements. ment. ► Depending on the required amount of fuel, ►...

  • Page 15: Starting And Stopping The Engine

    (1) points to mark (2). ► Now try again to close the fuel tank. ► If the fuel tank still cannot be closed properly: Do not use the chainsaw and contact a STIHL dealer for assistance. The chainsaw is not in a safe condition.

  • Page 16: Checking The Saw

    Do not use your saw chain and contact your STIHL servicing dealer for assis‐ tance. ► Use a STIHL filing gauge to check that a filing angle of 30° has been maintained on all cut‐ ters. The STIHL filing gauge must match the chain pitch.

  • Page 17: Operating The Saw

    ► If the throttle trigger is stiff or does not spring ► Remove the shroud (2). back to its idle position: Do not use your chain‐ ► Pull out the shutter (3). saw and contact your STIHL servicing dealer for assistance. The throttle trigger is defective. Stopping the Engine ►...
  • Page 18 ► Shut off the engine. calibrate the saw. ► If the engine keeps stalling: ► Engage the chain brake. ► Do not use your chainsaw and contact your STIHL servicing dealer for assistance. Your saw has a malfunction. 0458-787-0121-B. VA0.M20.
  • Page 19 11 Operating the Saw English ► Turn the oil pump adjusting screw (1) counter‐ ► As soon as the engine speed drops noticeably clockwise. (C): Release the throttle trigger. The engine runs at idling speed. Your saw is 11.5 Adjusting the Depth Limiter calibrated and ready for operation.

  • Page 20: After Finishing Work

    ► Take the weight of the saw at the end of the brake. cut. ► Allow chainsaw to cool down 12 After Finishing Work ► Clean the saw with a damp cloth or STIHL resin solvent. 12.1 After Finishing Work ► Clean cooling air slots with a soft brush.
  • Page 21 10 minutes. ► Clean the oil port (1), oil inlet hole (2) and bar ► Use a soft brush to clean the outside of the air groove (3) with a soft brush or STIHL resin filter (3). solvent.

  • Page 22: Maintenance

    ► If area around the spark plug is dirty: Clean it guide bar. with a damp cloth. ► Remove burr with a flat file or a STIHL guide ► Unscrew the spark plug. bar dressing tool. ► Clean the spark plug with a damp cloth.

  • Page 23: Repairing

    The chain is over-ten‐ ► Tension chain properly. sioned. Bar nose sprocket is ► Clean the bar nose sprocket with STIHL resin solvent. blocked. Smoke or burning Chain is not properly ► Sharpen the chain properly. smell while cutting.

  • Page 24: Specifications

    ► Engage the chain brake. The shroud fasteners are locked. 19 Specifications 19.1 STIHL MS 462 C-M R Chain‐ – Displacement: 72.2 cc – Engine power to ISO 7293: 4.4 kW (6 bhp) – Idle speed to ISO 11681: 2,800 ± 50 rpm –...

  • Page 25: Bar And Chain Combinations

    20 Bar and Chain Combinations English 19.5 REACH STIHL recommends the use of original STIHL spare parts and accessories. REACH is an EC regulation and stands for the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Despite ongoing market observation, STIHL is Restriction of Chemical substances.
  • Page 26 – Measured sound power level: 119 dB(A) – Guaranteed sound power level: 121 dB(A) The technical documents are stored at ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG Produktzulas‐ sung. The year of manufacture and serial number are applied to the chainsaw.
  • Page 27 23 EC Declaration of Conformity English 0458-787-0121-B. VA0.M20.
  • Page 28 *04587870121B* 0458-787-0121-B...

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