Operating The Saw; Winter Operation; Summer Operation - Stihl MS 462 Instruction Manual

11 Operating the Saw

If no chain oil can be seen:
► Shut off the engine.
► Fill up with chain oil.
► Check chain lubrication again.
► If chain oil is still not visible on the light surface: Do not
use your chainsaw and contact your STIHL servicing
dealer for assistance. Chain lubrication is defective.
11 Operating the Saw

11.1 Winter Operation

The carburetor may ice up when the saw is used at
temperatures below +10°C. The shutter must be set to the
winter mode so that carburetor is additionally heated by
warm air from around the engine.
NOTICE
The engine may overheat if the saw is left in the winter mode
at temperatures above +10°C.
► Change setting to summer mode.
► Shut off the engine and engage the chain brake.
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► Rotate the shroud fasteners (1) a quarter turn
counterclockwise.
► Remove the shroud (2).
► Pull out the shutter (3).
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► Hold the shutter (3) with the symbol (4) pointing in the
direction of the saw.
► Push the shutter (3) into the guide as far as stop.
You will feel it engage.
► Place the shroud (2) in position.
► Rotate the shroud fasteners (1) clockwise until you hear a
click.
The shroud fasteners (1) are locked.

11.2 Summer Operation

The shutter must be set to summer mode when working at
temperatures above +10°C.
► Shut off the engine and engage the chain brake.
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► Rotate the shroud fasteners (1) a quarter turn
counterclockwise.
► Remove the shroud (2).
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