Instruction Manual

MS 461
English
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N Place the cap on the opening and
rotate it counterclockwise until it
engages the filler neck.
N Continue rotating the cap
counterclockwise (about a quarter
turn) – this causes the bottom of the
cap to be turned to the correct
position.
N Turn the cap clockwise and lock it in
position – see section on "Closing".
For automatic and reliable lubrication of
the chain and guide bar – use only an
environmentally compatible quality
chain and bar lubricant. Rapidly
biodegradable STIHL BioPlus is
recommended.
NOTICE
Biological chain oil must be resistant to
aging (e.g. STIHL BioPlus), since it will
otherwise quickly turn to resin. This
results in hard deposits that are difficult
to remove, especially in the area of the
chain drive and chain. It may even cause
the oil pump to seize.
The service life of the chain and guide
bar depends on the quality of the
lubricant. It is therefore essential to use
only a specially formulated chain
lubricant.
WARNING
Do not use waste oil. Renewed contact
with waste oil can cause skin cancer.
Moreover, waste oil is environmentally
harmful.
NOTICE
Waste oil does not have the necessary
lubricating properties and is unsuitable
for chain lubrication.
Preparing the machine
N Thoroughly clean the oil filler cap
and the area around it to ensure that
no dirt falls into the oil tank.
N Always position the machine so that
the filler cap is facing upwards.
N Open the filler cap.
Filling the chain oil tank
Standard oil pump
N Fill the chain oil tank each time the
fuel tank has been filled
Oil pump with increased delivery rate
(available option)
It is necessary to check and refill the oil
tank frequently – see "Adjusting the oil
quantity".
N Refill the oil tank when the fuel tank
is approximately half empty
Left: Bottom of cap is twisted –
inner mark (1) in line with
outer mark.
Right: Bottom of cap in correct posi-
tion – inner mark is under the
grip. It is not in line with the
outer mark.
1
001BA238 KN
001BA239 KN
Chain Lubricant Filling Chain Oil Tank
001BA158 KN