Owner's Manual

MS 461
English
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Chain sprockets
In order to comply with the kickback
performance requirements of Sec. 5.11
of ANSI standard B 175.1-2000, do not
use replacement saw chains unless they
have been designated as meeting the
ANSI Sec. 5.11 requirements on this
specific engine unit, or have been
designated as "low kickback" saw
chains in accordance with the ANSI
B175.1-2000 standard.
Since new bar/chain combinations may
be developed after publication of this
Manual, ask your STIHL dealer for the
latest STIHL recommendations.
Cutting attachment MS 461 with loop
handle
Recommended cutting attachments in
compliance with Sec. 5.11 of ANSI
standard B 175.1-2000
Observe the information about ANSI
standard B 175.1-2000 as well as the
definition "low-kickback saw chain" in
the section "Safety Precautions and
Working Techniques".
Rollomatic E guide bars
Rollomatic ES and Rollomatic ES light
guide bars
Saw chains 3/8" (9.32 mm)
Chain sprockets
In order to comply with the kickback
performance requirements of Sec. 5.11
of ANSI standard B 175.1-2000, do not
use replacement saw chains unless they
have been designated as meeting the
ANSI Sec. 5.11 requirements on this
specific engine unit, or have been
designated as "low kickback" saw
chains in accordance with the ANSI
B 175.1-2000 standard.
Since new bar/chain combinations may
be developed after publication of this
Manual, ask your STIHL dealer for the
latest STIHL recommendations.
7-tooth for 3/8" (9.32 mm) (rim sprocket)
7-tooth for 3/8" (9.32 mm) (spur chain
sprocket)
STIHL reduced kickback guide bars
(with green label)
Bar lengths: 18, 20, 25, 28, 30 in.
(45, 50, 63, 71, 75 cm)
Pitch: 3/8" (9.32 mm)
Groove width: 0.050 in. (1.3 mm) or
0.063 in. (1.6 mm)
Sprocket nose: 10-tooth for cutting
lengths 18, 20 in. (45,
50 cm)
11-tooth for cutting
lengths 25, 28, 30 in.
(63, 71, 75 cm)
STIHL reduced kickback guide bars
(with green label)
Bar lengths: 25, 28, 30, 32, 36 in.
(63, 71, 75, 80, 90 cm)
Pitch: 3/8" (9.32 mm)
Groove width: 0.050 in. (1.3 mm) or
0.063 in. (1.6 mm)
Sprocket nose: 11-tooth
STIHL reduced kickback saw chain
(with green label)
Rapid Super 3 (33 RS3) Type 3624
Pitch: 3/8" (9.32 mm)
Drive link gauge: 0.050 in. (1.3 mm)
STIHL reduced kickback saw chain
(with green label)
Rapid Super 3 (36 RS3) Type 3626
Pitch: 3/8" (9.32 mm)
Drive link gauge: 0.063 in. (1.6 mm)
7-tooth for 3/8" (9.32 mm) (rim sprocket)
7-tooth for 3/8" (9.32 mm) (spur chain
sprocket)