MS 460 R
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the chain brake is engaged. It can result
in overheating and damage to important
components (e.g. clutch, polymer
housing components) – which can then
increase the risk of injury, e.g., from the
saw chain moving while the engine is
idling.
Unlike a conventional chainsaw,
however, this Rescue Saw may also be
used in an emergency situation to cut
through materials other than pure wood
– if it is equipped with the carbide-tipped
chain specially authorized by STIHL for
this purpose. Generally, the specially
designed and hardened cutters of such
a chain can penetrate most wooden
doors (even if nails are encountered),
thin metal sheets, glass (e.g., train
windows), insulating materials, as well
as frame, stucco and even some
lightweight masonry walls.
The extraordinary cutting capabilities of
the STIHL carbide-tipped rescue chain
may result in higher vibration levels.
Consequently, a STIHL MS 460
Magnum Rescue Saw equipped with
rescue chain should be limited to
occasional use only, i.e. short
emergency and rescue cutting
operations (max. 2 tank fillings daily). If
daylong use for woodcutting is
anticipated, such as clearing windfalls,
natural disasters, etc., replace the
carbide-tipped rescue chain with a
normal woodcutting chain such as
36 RMC 3 / 36 RSC 3, as listed in this
manual, which reduces vibrations to a
level that allows for such extended chain
saw operation.
Warning!
Your chain saw is equipped with a chain
catcher. It is designed to reduce the risk
of personal injury in the event of a
thrown or broken chain. From time to
time, the catcher may be damaged or
removed. To reduce the risk of personal
injury, do not operate a chain saw with a
damaged or missing chain catcher.
Warning!
Inspect antivibration elements periodi-
cally. Replace damaged, broken or
excessively worn antivibration elements
immediately, since they may result in
loss of control of the saw. A "spongi-
ness" in the feel of the saw, increased
vibration or increased "bottoming" dur-
ing normal operation may indicate
damage, breakage or excessive wear.
Antivibration elements should always
be replaced in sets. If you have any
questions as to whether the antivibra-
tion elements should be replaced,
consult your STIHL servicing dealer.
Warning!
Your saw is not designed for prying or
shoveling away limbs, roots or other
objects. Such use could damage the
cutting attachment or AV system.
Warning!
If the chain strikes a solid metal or other
very hard object in the material being
cut (such as a nail), the carbide tips or
other chain parts may break off and be
propelled at a high velocity away from
the saw. Try to avoid striking such
objects where possible, and always
stand to the left of the plane of the cut-
ting attachment.
Warning!
When making a forced entry through a
wall, be aware of the possibility of
encountering electrical wiring and
pipes. Cutting into such objects will
increase the risk of serious or fatal injury
from electrocution, fire and / or explo-
sion. To the extent possible, make sure
no live electrical wires or pipes carrying
flammable or toxic substances are in or
on the other side of the wall you intend
to cut. Follow all applicable rules and
guidelines in this regard.
Warning!
When sawing, make sure that the saw
chain does not touch any foreign mate-
rials such as rocks, fences, nails and the
like. Such objects may be flung off,
damage the saw chain or cause the saw
to kickback.
Warning!
Never modify your muffler. Any modifi-
cation could cause an increase in heat
radiation, sparks or sound level, thereby
increasing the risk of fire, burn injury or
hearing loss. You may also permanently
damage the engine. Have your muffler
serviced and repaired by your STIHL
servicing dealer only.