Stihl MS 460 R, Instruction Manual

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MS 460 R
English
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Pictograms
All the pictograms attached to the
machine are shown and explained in this
manual.
Symbols in text
Warning where there is a risk of an
accident or personal injury or serious
damage to property.
Caution where there is a risk of
damaging the machine or its individual
components.
Engineering improvements
STIHL's philosophy is to continually
improve all of its products. For this
reason we may modify the design,
engineering and appearance of our
products periodically.
Therefore, some changes, modifications
and improvements may not be covered
in this manual.
The STIHL Rescue Saw is designed
especially for use by emergency
services (e. g., fire departments,
technical emergency services, disaster
prevention services, etc.).
The STIHL Rescue Saw may only be
used by specially trained personnel in
rescue missions, because in addition to
handling the chain saw, it is also
necessary to assess the other
circumstances and risks.
Using the STIHL Rescue Saw requires
special working techniques. If these are
not observed, there is an increased risk
of injury for the user or the rescuee.
This Instruction Manual supplements
the standard Instruction Manual for the
basic MS 440 and MS 460 chain saws. It
describes the deviations from the
standard Instruction Manual and the
conversion of the STIHL MS 440 and
MS 460 chain saws into rescue saws.
It is important that you read both
Instruction Manuals carefully before
using the machine for the first time.
Non-observance of the following safety
precautions may cause serious or even
fatal injury.
There is a risk of fire during refueling.
The special cutting attachment (carbide-
tipped saw chain) cuts through thin
sheet metal, tar paper, light masonry,
insulating materials, roof linings, glass
(e. g., ICE windows), nails, etc.
If dust is generated and when cutting
glass, use a dust mask or respiratory
protection.
Before starting work, always put on
personal protective gear as described in
the Instruction Manual for the basic
chain saw. In addition, put on a face
shield and safety glasses.
There is an increased risk of injury by
flying debris from cutting. This debris
may contain sharp-edged pieces of
material which, due to their greater
density, have a higher kinetic energy
than wood chips do.
When fighting fires, the depth limiter
permits precise cutting of vent holes in
roofs and paneling to enable positive
pressure ventilation.
Use of the bar nose in the manner
dictated by this special application may
result in an increased risk of kickback.
During each cutting operation, the static
equilibrium of the separated structure
must be observed, especially when
working on the roof, to keep persons
from falling and roof structures from
collapsing.
Another application is searching for
sources of fire especially with
smoldering fires in the roofs of industrial
and commercial buildings.
The HD filter (MS 460) or fleece filter
(MS 440) ensures outstanding filter
performance even under the extreme
conditions encountered in rescue
missions.
The wrap-around handlebar may only be
used in conjunction with the chain
sprocket cover included.
Guide to Using this Manual Important safety information