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English 11 Assembling the Chain Saw
11.4 Mounting and Removing the Depth Limiter
11.4.1 Mounting the Depth Limiter
WARNING
The depth limiter is intended for the use only on the STIHL
MS 462 C-M R Rescue Saw for fire and rescue operations
by specially trained personnel. The cutting depth or plunge
depth of the cutting attachment can be set by means of a
sliding metal sleeve that is moveable within a preset range
along a specially prepared guidebar. Its sole purpose is to
limit the depth of entry into material, which may be useful to
fire and rescue personnel when cutting into walls, etc. It is
not designed to protect the operator from saw chain contact.
The additional weight of the depth limiter will make the chain
saw more nose-heavy.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of serious or fatal cut injuries from
unintended activation of the cutting attachment, always
switch off the engine and activate the chain brake before
installing, adjusting or removing the depth limiter.
The depth limiter (special accessory) is intended exclusively
for use with the STIHL MS 462 C-M R Rescue Saw. It slides
within a preset range along a special guide bar to allow
adjustment of the cutting or plunge depth.
Before you can mount the depth limiter, you must reposition
the bumper spike.
To reposition the bumper spike:
► Shut off the engine, @ 16.
► Engage the chain brake, @ 13.1.
► Remove the chain sprocket cover.
► Insert the screws (2) through the holes in the sprocket
cover (3).
► Press the sliding strips (1) into the recesses in the chain
sprocket cover.
► Insert the spacers (7) and cover (6) and bumper spike (5).
► Fit and tighten the nuts (4).
► Re-mount the chain sprocket cover.
To mount the depth limiter:
► Shut off the engine, @ 16.
► Engage the chain brake, @ 13.1.
► Slide the guide (1) over the bar and insert the screws (2).
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