Owner's Manual
MS 461 R
English
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The cutting depth is infinitely adjustable
from just a few millimeters to approx.
8in (20cm).
Before each adjustment of the cutting
depth:
N Switch off the engine
N Engage the chain brake by pushing
the hand guard (1) toward the nose
of the guide bar – the saw chain is
blocked
N Place the chain saw on the ground
and position the front of the right
foot in the rear handle
N With the right hand, grip the slide
from above and loosen the
adjusting screw (2) with the left
hand
N Adjust cutting depth (arrow) and
tighten adjusting screw (2)
N Release the chain brake
STIHL is the only manufacturer in the
industry to produce its own chain saws,
guide bars, saw chains and chain
sprockets.
A cutting attachment consists of the saw
chain, guide bar and chain sprocket.
The cutting attachment that comes
standard is designed to exactly match
the chain saw.
– The pitch (t) of the saw chain (1),
chain sprocket and the nose
sprocket of the Rollomatic guide bar
must match.
– The drive link gauge (2) of the saw
chain (1) must match the groove
width of the guide bar (3).
If non-matching components are used,
the cutting attachment may be damaged
beyond repair after a short period of
operation.
Adjusting Cutting Depth
3443BA032 KN
2
Cutting Attachment
001BA248 KN
1
2
3
a