Instruction Manual

MS 461
English
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N Flip the bar – after each sharpening
and each time the chain is changed
– to avoid uneven wear, especially
at the sprocket nose and on the
bottom
N Periodically clean the oil inlet
hole (1), oil outlet channel (2) and
bar groove (3)
N Measure groove depth – using the
measuring tool on the file gauge
(special accessory) – in the area
with the greatest wear
If the groove is not at least this deep:
N Replace guide bar
Otherwise the drive links will grind
against the base of the groove – the
bottoms of the cutters and the tie straps
will not lie against the bar.
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
Taking Care of the Guide Bar
Chain type Chain pitch Minimum
groove depth
Picco 1/4“ P 4.0 mm
Rapid 1/4“ 4.0 mm
2
3
1
143BA026 KN
Picco 3/8“ P 5.0 mm
Rapid 3/8“; 0.325“ 6.0 mm
Rapid 0.404“ 7.0 mm
Air Filter System
001BA210 KN
001BA212 KN