Instruction Manual

MS 461 R
English
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If groove depth is less than specified:
N Replace the guide bar.
The drive link tangs will otherwise
scrape along the bottom of the groove –
the cutters and tie straps will not ride on
the bar rails.
The air filter system can be adapted to
different operating conditions by the
insertion of different air filters.
Retrofitting is simple.
N HD2-Filter (black filter frame. folded
filter fabric) Universal filter for
almost all conditions of use (from
very dusty to wintry conditions etc.)
N Wire mesh filter (green filter
housing) Use in extra-ordinary
conditions e.g. extremely wintry
conditions of use - such as powder
snow or drift snow. Rather
unsuitable in very dusty conditions.
When dry, STIHL filters attain a long
service life.
N Always use STIHL filters dry
Fouled air filters will impair engine
performance, increase fuel consumption
and make the machine more difficult to
start.
Picco 3/8" P 0.20" (5.0 mm)
Rapid 3/8"; 0.325" 0.24" (6.0 mm)
Rapid 0.404" 0.28" (7.0 mm)
Air Filter System
001BA210 KN
001BA212 KN