MS 461 R
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WARNING
Warning where there is a risk of an
accident or personal injury or serious
damage to property.
NOTICE
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
specially for use in rescue service (e.g.
Fire Brigade, technical relief
organization, disaster control etc).
Only specially instructed and trained
personnel should be allowed to operate
the STIHL rescue saws in rescue
operations, because, apart from
handling the chainsaws, it is necessary
to estimate the circumstances and
dangers.
Using the STIHL Rescue Saws requires
special working techniques. Failure to
observe them can be fraught with
increased danger of accident for the
user or the person to be rescued.
This instruction manual supplements the
standard instruction manual for the basic
chainsaws. It describes where it differs
from the standard instruction manual.
Please read both instruction manuals
carefully, before commissioning the
equipment.
Failure to observe the safety instructions
can be fatal.
Filling fuel constitutes a fire hazard.
The special bar and chain (carbide saw
chain) cuts thin metal sheets, tar paper,
lightweight masonry, insulation material,
roofing panels, glass (e.g. ICE
windows), nails etc.
Use dust protection or respirator to
protect from cutting dust and glass dust.
Do not fail to put on personal protective
hear, as described in this instruction
manual, before starting work. Also wear
additional face shield and protective
goggles.
Flying splintered parts increase the risk
of injury. They can have sharp edges
and their high density gives them higher
kinetic energy than wooden splinters.
The cut depth limiter allows fire fighters
to precisely place return air openings in
roofs and cladding structures in positive
pressure ventilation.
The special application-related
functioning of the rail head can pose a
higher kickback risk.
In every separation procedure, take into
consideration the statics of the
separated construction; when working
on the roof ensure that neither the
person nor the roof structure collapses.
Another application is searching for
sources of fire, especially in smoldering
roofs of industrial and commercial
buildings.
The HD2 filter ensures excellent filtering
performance even under extreme
conditions in rescue operations.
Guide to Using this Manual
Safety Precautions
