After Finishing Work; Transporting; Storing; Cleaning - Stihl MS 462 C-M R Instruction Manual

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11.6 Holding and Controlling the
Chainsaw
► Hold and control your saw with your left hand
on the front handle and your right hand on the
control handle. Wrap thumb of left hand
around the front handle and thumb of right
hand around the control handle.
11.7 Cutting
WARNING
■ If kickback occurs, the saw can be thrown up
in the direction of the operator. This can result
in serious or fatal injuries.
► Always cut with the chain running at full
speed.
► Do not cut with the upper quadrant of the bar
nose.
► Begin the cut with the chain running at full
speed and keep the guide bar vertical.
► Take the weight of the saw at the end of the
cut.

12 After Finishing Work

12.1 After Finishing Work
► Shut off the engine and engage the chain
brake.
► Allow chainsaw to cool down
► If the saw is wet: Allow the saw to dry.
► Clean the saw.
► Clean the air filter.
► Clean the bar and chain.
► Loosen nuts on the chain sprocket cover.
► Turn the tensioning screw two full turns coun‐
terclockwise.
The chain is now slack.
► Tighten down nuts on the chain sprocket
cover.
► Adjust the depth limiter so that it completely
covers the guide bar.
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13 Transporting

13.1 Transporting the Chainsaw
► Shut off the engine and engage the chain
brake.
► Adjust the depth limiter so that it completely
covers the guide bar.
Carrying the chainsaw
► Carry the chainsaw by holding the front handle
in your right hand with the guide bar pointing
to the rear.
Carrying the chainsaw in a vehicle
► Secure the saw to prevent turnover and move‐
ment.

14 Storing

14.1 Storing the Chainsaw
► Shut off the engine and engage the chain
brake.
► Adjust the depth limiter so that it completely
covers the guide bar.
► Observe the following points when storing the
saw:
– Saw is out of the reach of children.
– The saw is clean and dry.

15 Cleaning

15.1 Cleaning the Saw
► Shut off the engine and engage the chain
brake.
► Allow chainsaw to cool down
► Clean the saw with a damp cloth or STIHL
resin solvent.
► Clean cooling air slots with a soft brush.
► Rotate the shroud fasteners (1) a quarter turn
counterclockwise.
► Remove the shroud (2).
► Remove the chain sprocket cover.
► Use a soft brush, damp cloth or STIHL resin
solvent to clean the cylinder funs and the
inside of the shroud.
► Clean the area around the sprocket with a
damp cloth or STIHL resin solvent.
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