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Contents
1 Introduction................................................. 2
2 Guide to Using this Manual.........................2
3 Overview..................................................... 2
4 Safety Precautions......................................4
5 Preparing the Saw for Operation.............. 11
6 Assembling the Saw................................. 11
7 Engaging and Disengaging the Chain Brake
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8 Mixing Fuel and Refueling the Chainsaw..13
9 Starting and Stopping the Engine............. 15
10 Checking the Saw..................................... 16
11 Operating the Saw.................................... 17
12 After Finishing Work..................................23
13 Transporting..............................................23
14 Storing.......................................................24
15 Cleaning....................................................24
16 Maintenance............................................. 25
17 Repairing...................................................26
18 Troubleshooting........................................ 26
19 Specifications............................................28
20 Bar and Chain Combinations.................... 28
21 Spare Parts and Accessories....................29
22 Disposal.................................................... 29
23 EC Declaration of Conformity................... 29
24 UKCA Declaration of Conformity.............. 30
1 Introduction
Dear Customer,
Thank you for choosing STIHL. We develop and
manufacture our quality products to meet our
customers’ requirements. The products are
designed for reliability even under extreme con‐
ditions.
STIHL also stands for premium service quality.
Our dealers guarantee competent advice and
instruction as well as comprehensive service
support.
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.
Dr. Nikolas Stihl
IMPORTANT! READ BEFORE USING AND
KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE FOR REFERENCE.
2 Guide to Using this Manual
2.1 Symbols used with warnings in the text
WARNING
■ This symbol indicates dangers that can cause
serious injuries or death.
► The measures indicated can avoid serious
injuries or death.
NOTICE
■ This symbol indicates dangers that can cause
damage to property.
► The measures indicated can avoid damage
to property.
2.2 Symbols in Text
This symbol refers to a chapter in this
instruction manual.
3 Overview
3.1 Chainsaw
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3 Overview English
1 Front Hand Guard
Helps protect operator’s left hand from con‐
tact with the saw chain, serves to engage the
chain brake and activates the chain brake by
inertia in certain kickback situations.
2 Muffler
Reduces chainsaw noise emissions.
3 Spiked Bumper
Toothed stop for holding saw steady against
wood while cutting.
4 Saw Chain
Cuts the wood.
5 Guide Bar
Supports and guides the saw chain.
6 Chain Catcher
Reduces risk of operator contact with the
chain if it comes off the bar or breaks.
7 Tensioning Screw
Adjusts chain tension.
8 Chain Sprocket
Toothed wheel that drives the chain.
9 Chain Sprocket Cover
Covers the chain sprocket and secures the
guide bar to the chainsaw.
10 Nuts
Secure chain sprocket cover to the chainsaw.
11 Shroud
Covers the engine.
12 Shroud Fasteners
Secure shroud to chainsaw.
13 Handlebar (Front Handle)
For holding, controlling and carrying the
chainsaw.
14 Decompression Valve
Eases engine starts.
15 Spark Plug
Ignites fuel-air mixture in the engine.
16 Shutter
Serves to select summer or winter operating
mode.
17 Spark Plug Boot
Connects ignition lead to spark plug
18 Air Filter
Filters air entering engine.
19 Throttle Trigger Lockout
Unlocks the throttle trigger.
20 Control Handle
For operating, holding and controlling the
chainsaw.
21 Rear Hand Guard
Protects operator’s right hand from contact
with the chain if it comes off the bar or
breaks.
22 Throttle Trigger
Controls engine speed.
23 Master Control Lever
For starting, running and stopping the engine.
24 Fuel Tank Cap
Closes the fuel tank.
25 Starter Grip
Serves to crank the engine.
26 Oil Pump Adjusting Screw
Serves to adjust chain oil feed rate.
27 Stop
Limits travel of oil pump adjusting screw.
28 Oil Tank Cap
Closes the oil tank.
29 Chain Scabbard
Helps protect user from contact with saw
chain.
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3.2 Features
The chainsaw may be equipped with the follow‐
ing features:
1 Handle heating switch
Switches the handle heating on and off.
Heats the front and rear handles.
3.3 Symbols
Meanings of symbols that may be on the chain‐
saw:
This symbol marks the fuel tank.
This symbol marks the chain oil tank.
The chain brake is engaged and disen‐
gaged in this direction.
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This symbol shows the direction of
rotation of the chain.
This symbol marks the oil pump adjust‐
ing screw and the chain oil feed rate.
Rotate in this direction to increase chain
tension.
Shutter is in winter mode in this position.
WARNING
■ Using the chainsaw for purposes for which it is
not designed may result in serious or fatal inju‐
ries and damage to property.
►
Use the chainsaw as described in this
instruction manual.
4.3 The Operator
Shutter is in summer mode in this position.
WARNING
This symbol marks the handle heating
switch.
This symbol marks the decompression
valve.
Master Control lever is moved in this direc‐
tion to stop the engine.
Master Control lever is moved to this posi‐
tion to stop the engine.
Engine is operated or started with the Mas‐
ter Control lever in this position.
Engine can be started with the Master
Control lever in this position.
Guaranteed sound power level accord‐
ing to directive 2000/14/EC in dB(A) in
order to make sound emissions of
products comparable.
4 Safety Precautions
4.1 Warning Signs
Meanings of warning signs on the chainsaw:
Observe safety notices and take the
necessary precautions.
Read, understand and save the
instruction manual.
Wear safety glasses, hearing protec‐
tion and a hard hat.
Observe safety notices on kickback
and take the necessary precautions.
4.2 Intended Use
The STIHL MS 462 C-M chainsaw is designed
for cutting wood, limbing and felling trees.
■ Users without adequate training or instruction
cannot recognize or assess the risks involved
in using the chainsaw. The user or other per‐
sons may sustain serious or fatal injuries.
► Read, understand and save the
instruction manual.
► If the chainsaw is passed on to another per‐
son: Always give them the instruction man‐
ual.
►
Make sure the user meets the following
requirements:
The user must be rested.
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The user must be in good physical con‐
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dition and mental health to operate and
work with the chainsaw. If the user’s
physical, sensory or mental ability is
restricted, he or she may work only
under the supervision of or as instructed
by a responsible person.
The user can identify and assess the
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dangers of the chainsaw.
The user must be of legal age or is
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being trained in a trade under supervi‐
sion in accordance with national rules
and regulations.
The user has received instruction from a
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STIHL servicing dealer or other experi‐
enced user before working with the
chainsaw for the first time.
The user must not be under the influ‐
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ence of alcohol, medication or drugs.
► If the user is working with a chainsaw for
the first time: Practice cutting logs on a
sawhorse or other support.
►
If you have any queries: Contact your
STIHL servicing dealer for assistance.
■ The chainsaw’s ignition system produces an
electromagnetic field. This field may interfere
with some pacemakers. This can result in seri‐
ous or fatal injuries.
►
If the user has a pacemaker: Make sure the
pacemaker is not affected.
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4.4 Clothing and Equipment
WARNING
■
Long hair can become entangled in the saw
during operation. This can result in serious
injuries.
►
Tie up long hair so that it is above shoulder
level.
■ Objects can be thrown through the air at high
speed during operation. This can result in per‐
sonal injury.
► Wear close-fitting safety glasses.
Suitable safety glasses that have
been tested and labeled in accord‐
ance with EN 166 or national stand‐
ards are available from retailers.
►
STIHL recommends that you wear a face
shield.
► Wear a long-sleeved, snug-fitting upper
garment.
■ Noise occurs during operation. Noise can
harm your hearing.
► Wear hearing protection.
Wear chainsaw boots with cut retardant
inserts.
4.5 Work Area and Surroundings
WARNING
■
Bystanders, children and animals are not
aware of the dangers of the chainsaw or
thrown objects. Innocent bystanders, children
and animals may be seriously injured and
damage to property may occur.
►
Keep bystanders, children and animals
away from the work area.
► Do not leave the chainsaw unattended.
► Make sure that children cannot play with
the chainsaw.
■ Hot exhaust gas is emitted through the muffler
while the engine is running. Hot exhaust gas
can ignite easily flammable materials and
cause a fire.
►
Keep exhaust gas well away from easily
flammable materials.
4.6 Safe Condition
4.6.1 Chainsaw
■ Falling objects can cause head injuries.
► If there is a danger of falling objects
during operation: Wear a safety hard
hat.
■ Dust can be whipped up during operation:
Whipped up dust can damage the respiratory
passages and cause allergic reactions.
►
If dust is whipped up and forms a cloud:
Wear a dust respirator mask.
■ Inappropriate clothing can snag on wood,
brush or the saw. Not wearing suitable cloth‐
ing may result in serious injury.
►
Wear snug-fitting clothing.
► Do not wear a scarf or jewelry.
■ The user can come into contact with the rotat‐
ing saw chain during operation. This can result
in serious injuries.
►
Wear long trousers with cut-retardant
inserts.
■ The user can be cut by the wood during oper‐
ation. The user can come into contact with the
saw chain during cleaning and maintenance
work. This can result in personal injury.
►
Wear work gloves made of durable mate‐
rial.
■ Wearing unsuitable footwear may cause you
to slip or stumble. Contact with the rotating
saw chain can result in cuts. This can result in
personal injury.
The chainsaw is in a safe condition if the follow‐
ing points are observed:
The chainsaw is not damaged.
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There is no fuel leaking from the chainsaw.
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The fuel tank and oil tank caps are closed.
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The chainsaw is clean.
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The chain catcher is fitted and undamaged.
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The chain brake is operating properly.
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The controls function properly and have not
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been modified.
The chain lubrication is operating properly.
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Wear marks on the chain sprocket are not
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deeper than 0.5 mm.
A combination of guide bar and saw chain rec‐
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ommended in this User Manual is mounted.
The guide bar and saw chain are properly
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mounted.
The saw chain is properly tensioned.
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Only original STIHL accessories designed for
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this chainsaw model are fitted.
The accessories are correctly attached.
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WARNING
■
If not in safe condition, components may no
longer operate correctly, safety devices may
be disabled and fuel leakage may occur. This
may result in serous or fatal injury to people.
►
Work only with an undamaged chainsaw.
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► If fuel is leaking from the chainsaw: Do not
use the chainsaw and contact a STIHL
dealer for assistance.
►
Close the fuel tank and oil tank caps.
► If the chainsaw is dirty: Clean the chainsaw.
► Work only with property fitted and undam‐
aged chain catcher.
► Never modify your chainsaw. Exception:
Mounting a combination of guide bar and
saw chain recommended in this User Man‐
ual.
►
If the controls do not function properly: Do
not use your chainsaw.
► Only fit original STIHL accessories
designed for this chainsaw model.
► Mount the guide bar and saw chain as
described in this User Manual.
► Attach accessories as described in this
User Manual or in the User Manual for the
accessories.
►
Never insert objects in the chainsaw’s
openings.
► Replace worn or damaged labels.
► If you have any doubts, be sure to consult a
STIHL dealer.
4.6.2 Guide Bar
The guide bar is in a safe condition if the follow‐
ing points are observed:
Guide bar is not damaged.
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Guide bar is not deformed.
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The minimum groove depth is maintained,
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Bar rails are free from burrs.
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Bar groove is not pinched or splayed.
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WARNING
■
If the guide bar is not in a safe condition, it can
no longer support and guide the saw chain
properly. The rotating saw chain can jump off
the guide bar. This can result in serious or
fatal injuries.
►
Work only with an undamaged guide bar.
► If the groove depth is less than the mini‐
mum depth: Mount a new guide bar.
► Deburr the guide bar every week.
► If you have any queries: Contact your
STIHL servicing dealer.
4.6.3 Saw Chain
The saw chain is in a safe condition if the follow‐
ing points are observed:
Chain is not damaged.
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Chain is properly sharpened.
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The service marks on the cutters are still visi‐
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ble.
WARNING
■ If components do not comply with safety
requirements, they will no longer function
properly and safety devices may be rendered
inoperative. This can result in serious or fatal
injuries.
►
Work only with an undamaged saw chain.
► Sharpen the chain properly.
► If you have any queries: Contact your
STIHL servicing dealer for assistance.
4.7 Fuel Mixture and Refueling
WARNING
■ This chainsaw requires a fuel mixture of gaso‐
line and two-stroke engine oil. Mixed fuel and
gasoline are extremely flammable. If fuel mix‐
ture or gasoline make contact with open fire or
hot objects, they can cause a fire or explo‐
sions. Persons may be seriously or fatally
injured and property may be damaged.
►
Protect fuel mixture and gasoline from heat
and fire.
► Do not spill mixed fuel or gasoline.
► If fuel has been spilled: Wipe up fuel with a
cloth and do not attempt to start engine until
all parts of the chainsaw are dry.
►
Do not smoke.
► Never refuel near a fire.
► Shut off the engine and allow it to cool
down before refueling.
► Start the engine at least 3 meters from the
fueling spot, outdoors only.
■ Inhaling fuel fumes and gasoline fumes can
have toxic effects.
► Avoid inhaling fuel fumes or gasoline
fumes.
► Refuel in a well-ventilated location.
■ The chainsaw will become hot during opera‐
tion, or in a very hot environment. Depending
on the type of fuel, altitude, ambient tempera‐
ture and the temperature of the saw, the fuel
expands and can cause a build-up of pressure
in the tank. Fuel may spray out and ignite
when the fuel tank cap is opened. The user
may be seriously injured and property damage
may occur.
► Allow the chainsaw to cool down before
opening the fuel tank cap.
► Open the fuel tank cap slowly and not all at
once.
■ Clothing that has been in contact with fuel or
gasoline will become more easy to ignite. Per‐
sons may be seriously or fatally injured and
property may be damaged.
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► If your clothing comes into contact with fuel
or gasoline: Change your clothing.
■ Fuel mix, gasoline and two-stroke engine oil
can harm the environment.
► Do not spill fuel, gasoline or two-stroke
engine oil.
► Dispose of fuel mix, gasoline and two-
stroke engine oil in accordance with local
regulations and environmental require‐
ments.
■
Fuel, gasoline or two-stroke engine oil can
cause irritation if they come into direct contact
with the skin or eyes.
►
Avoid contact with fuel, gasoline and twostroke engine oil.
► If skin contact occurs: Wash affected areas
of skin with plenty of water and soap.
► If eye contact occurs: Flush eyes with
plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and
consult a doctor.
■
The ignition system of the chainsaw generates
sparks. Unconfined sparks may cause a fire or
an explosion in an easily combustible or explo‐
sive environment. Persons may be seriously
or fatally injured and property may be dam‐
aged.
►
Use the spark plugs described in this
instruction manual.
► Insert and tighten down the spark plug.
► Connect the spark plug boot and press it
down firmly.
■ The saw can be damaged if it is run on a mix‐
ture of fuel which includes unsuitable gasoline
or unsuitable two-stroke engine oil, or if an
incorrect mix ratio of gasoline and two-stroke
engine oil is used.
►
Mix the fuel as described in this instruction
manual.
■ The mixture of gasoline and two-stroke engine
oil can separate or age if it is stored for a long
period. The chainsaw can be damaged if it is
used with a fuel mix that has separated or has
aged.
►
Before refueling the saw: Thoroughly mix
the fuel.
► Use a mixture of gasoline and two-stroke
engine oil that is not older than 30 days
(STIHL MotoMix: 5 years).
4.8 Working
4.8.1 Sawing
WARNING
■
Always work within calling distance of others
in case help is needed.
► Make sure than persons outside the work
area are within calling distance.
■ If the engine is not started properly, the user
may lose control of the chainsaw. This can
result in serious injuries.
►
Start the engine as described in this instruc‐
tion manual.
► If the saw chain is touching the ground or
objects: Do not start the engine.
■ The user cannot concentrate on the work in
certain situations. The user can lose control of
the saw, trip or fall and be seriously injured.
►
Work calmly and carefully.
► If light and visibility are poor: Do not use
your saw.
► Operate the chainsaw alone.
► Do not work above shoulder height.
► Watch out for obstacles.
► Stand on the ground while working and
keep a good balance. If it is necessary to
work at heights: Use a lift bucket or a safe
platform.
►
If you begin to feel tired: Take a break.
■ Exhaust gas is produced when the engine is
running. Breathing in exhaust gas can have
toxic effects.
►
Avoid inhaling exhaust gas.
► Operate the chainsaw is a well ventilated
location.
► In the event of nausea, headache, visual
disturbances, problems with hearing or diz‐
ziness: Stop work and seek medical advice.
■
The user’s ability to hear and assess noises is
restricted when wearing hearing protection
with the engine running.
►
Work calmly and carefully.
■ The user will not be able to control the chain‐
saw properly if it is operated with the Master
Control lever in position
serious injuries.
►
Move the Master Control lever to position .
► Start the engine as described in this instruc‐
tion manual.
■ Do not accelerate the engine with the chain
brake engaged since this can damage the
chain brake.
►
Disengage the chain brake before you start
cutting.
■ The rotating saw chain can cut the operator.
This can result in serious injuries.
► Do not touch the rotating saw chain.
► If the saw chain is blocked by an object:
Shut off the engine and engage the chain
brake. Then remove the object causing the
blockage.
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■ The rotating chain becomes hot and expands.
If the chain is not lubricated sufficiently and
retensioned, it can come off the guide bar or
break. This can result in serious injuries and
damage to property.
►
Use special chain oil.
► Check chain tension regularly during cutting
work. If chain tension is insufficient: Ten‐
sion the chain.
■
If the behavior of the saw changes during
operation or feels unusual, it may no longer be
in a safe condition. This can result in serious
injuries and damage to property.
►
Stop work and contact your STIHL dealer
for assistance.
■ Saw vibrations may occur during operation.
► Wear gloves.
► Take regular breaks.
► 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‐
age to property.
►
Do not work in an easily combustible loca‐
tion.
■ Note that the saw chain continues to rotate for
a short period after you release the trigger.
The rotating saw chain can cut the user. This
can result in serious injuries.
►
Wait for the chain to come to a standstill.
WARNING
■
The guide bar can be pinched when cutting
wood that is under tension. The user can lose
control of the saw and be seriously injured.
►
Make a relieving cut in the compression
side (1) first, then perform bucking cut at
the tension side (2).
4.8.2 Limbing
WARNING
■
If the underside of the felled tree is limbed
first, it will no longer be supported on the
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ing cutting work. This can result in serious or
fatal injuries.
►
Cut through large limbs on the underside of
the tree only after it has been bucked.
► Do not stand on the log while limbing it.
■ A branch may fall to the ground during limbing.
The user may trip, fall or be seriously injured.
► Limb from the base to the crown of the tree.
4.8.3 Felling
WARNING
■ Inexperienced users cannot assess the dan‐
gers when felling a tree. Persons may be seri‐
ously or fatally injured and property may be
damaged.
►
The user needs relevant knowledge of fell‐
ing technology and experience of felling
work.
►
If anything is unclear, consult an experi‐
enced expert for assistance and to deter‐
mine the appropriate felling technique.
■
A tree and branches can fall on bystanders or
objects during felling. The larger the falling
parts are, the greater the risk of serious or
fatal injury to people. Damage to property may
occur.
►
Determine direction of fall so that the area
in which the tree falls is clear.
► Do not allow bystanders, children or ani‐
mals within 2.5 tree lengths of the work
area.
►
Remove broken or dead branches from the
tree crown before felling.
► If bent or withered branches cannot be
removed from the tree crown, consult an
experienced expert for assistance and to
determine the appropriate felling technique.
►
Be aware of the tree crown and crowns of
neighboring trees, and keep clear of falling
branches.
■
When the tree falls the trunk could break or
spring back in the direction of the user. This
may result in serious or fatal injury to the user.
►
Plan a sideways escape path behind the
tree.
► Walk backwards along the escape path and
observe the falling tree.
► Do not walk backwards down slopes.
■ Obstacles in the work area and on the escape
path can hinder the user. The user may trip
and fall. This may result in serious or fatal
injury to the user.
►
Remove all obstacles from the work area
and escape path.
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■ If you cut into or through the hinge, stabilizing
strap or holding strap too soon, the intended
direction of fall cannot be controlled or the tree
may fall prematurely. Persons may be seri‐
ously or fatally injured and property may be
damaged.
►
Do not cut into or through the hinge.
► Cut through the stabilizing strap or holding
strap last.
► If the tree begins to fall too soon: Abandon
the felling cut and retreat along the escape
path.
■
Kickback can occur if the rotating chain in the
upper quadrant of the bar nose makes contact
with a hard felling wedge and is suddenly
braked. There is a risk of serious or fatal
injury.
►
Use aluminum or plastic felling wedges.
■ If the tree does not fall all the way to the
ground or gets caught on another tree, the
operator cannot finish the operation in a con‐
trolled manner.
►
Stop the felling operation and use a cable
winch or suitable vehicle to pull the tree to
the ground.
4.9 Reactive Forces
4.9.1 Kickback
WARNING
If kickback occurs, the saw can be thrown up
■
in the direction of the operator. The operator
can lose control of the saw and be seriously or
fatally injured.
►
Hold the saw firmly with both hands.
► Always keep your body out of the plane of
the cutting attachment.
► Use the working techniques described in
this instruction manual.
► Do not cut with the upper quadrant of the
bar nose.
► Always cut with a properly sharpened and
tensioned saw chain.
► Use a reduced kickback saw chain.
► Use a guide bar with a narrow radius nose.
► Always cut with the chain running at full
speed.
4.9.2 Pull-in
Kickback can be caused for the following rea‐
sons:
The rotating saw chain in the upper quadrant
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of the bar nose makes contact with a hard
object and is suddenly braked.
The rotating saw chain is pinched at the bar
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nose.
The chain brake cannot prevent kickback.
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The saw is pulled away from the operator when
the bottom of the bar is used for cutting.
WARNING
■
If the rotating chain makes contact with a hard
object and is suddenly pinched, the saw is
abruptly jerked away from the operator. The
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
instruction manual.
► Keep the guide bar straight in the cut.
► Apply the spiked bumper properly.
► Always cut with the chain running at full
speed.
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4.9.3 Pushback
4.11 Storing
WARNING
■
Children are not aware of and cannot assess
the dangers of a chainsaw and can be seri‐
ously injured.
►
Shut off the engine.
► Engage the chain brake.
► Fit the scabbard so that it completely cov‐
ers the guide bar.
The saw is pushed back toward the operator
when the top of the bar is used for cutting.
WARNING
■ If the rotating chain makes contact with a hard
object and is suddenly pinched, the saw can
be abruptly pushed back toward the operator.
The 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
instruction manual.
► Keep the guide bar straight in the cut.
► Always cut with the chain running at full
speed.
4.10 Transport
WARNING
■
The saw may turn over or shift during trans‐
port. This may result in serious injury to people
and damage to property.
►
Shut off the engine.
► Engage the chain brake.
► Fit the chain scabbard so that it completely
covers the guide bar.
► Secure the chainsaw with lashing straps,
belts or a net to prevent it turning over and
moving.
The muffler and engine may be hot after a
■
period of operation. There is a risk of burn
injuries.
►
Carry the chainsaw by holding the front
handle in your right hand with the guide bar
pointing to the rear.
► Store the saw out of the reach of children.
■ Dampness can corrode the electrical contacts
on the saw and metal components. This can
damage the saw.
►
Store the saw in a clean and dry condition.
4.12 Cleaning, Maintenance and
Repair
WARNING
■ The saw chain can start up unintentionally if
the engine is running during cleaning, mainte‐
nance or repair operations. This may result in
serious injury to people and damage to prop‐
erty.
►
Shut off the engine.
► Engage the chain brake.
■ The muffler and engine may be hot after a
period of operation. This can result in burn
injuries.
►
Wait until the muffler and engine cool down.
■ Aggressive cleaning agents, a water jet or
pointed objects can damage the chainsaw,
guide bar and saw chain. If the chainsaw,
guide bar or saw chain are not cleaned cor‐
rectly, components may no longer function
properly or safety devices may be rendered
inoperative. They may cause serious injury to
persons.
► Clean the chainsaw, guide bar and saw
chain as described in this user manual.
■ If the chainsaw is not maintained as described
in this user manual, components may no lon‐
ger function properly or safety devices may be
rendered inoperative. This may result in
serous or fatal injury to people.
►
Service or repair the chainsaw as described
in this user manual.
■ If the guide bar and saw chain are not main‐
tained or repaired as described in this user
manual, components may no longer function
properly or safety devices may be rendered
inoperative. They may cause serious injury to
persons.
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