Stihl MS 461 R - Mounting the depth limiter; Adjusting Cutting Depth

MS 461 R
English
3
N Mount the bar and chain – see
instruction manual of basic
chainsaw.
N Push the guard (1) over the guide
bar and fit the screws (2).
N Slide the depth limiter (3) onto the
guard.
N Fit the star knob screw (4) with
washer (5).
N Tighten down the screws (2).
N Pull the depth limiter (3) forwards as
far as stop.
N Tighten down the star knob (4).
The cutting depth is infinitely variable
from a few millimeters to about 20 cm.
Before adjusting the cutting depth:
N Shut off the engine.
N Engage the chain brake by pushing
the hand guard (1) towards the bar
nose – this locks the chain in
position.
N Place the chainsaw on the ground,
put the heel of your right foot on the
rear hand guard and press down.
Mounting the depth limiter
3
2
4
5
3443BA030 KN
3
4
3443BA031 KN
Adjusting Cutting Depth