Stihl MS 462 User Manual

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English 9 Starting and Stopping the Engine
► Engage the chain brake (2).
► If a decompression valve (1) is fitted: Depress the
decompression valve (1).
► Press down the throttle trigger lockout (5) and hold it
there.
► Pull the throttle trigger (4) and hold it there.
► Move the Master Control lever (3) to position .
► Hold the chainsaw firmly in one of three ways:
– Place the saw on level ground. Hold the saw firmly on
the ground with your left hand on the handlebar – your
thumb should be under the handle. Put the toe of your
right boot into the rear handle and press down.
– Place the saw on level ground. Hold the saw firmly on
the ground with your left hand on the handlebar – your
thumb should be under the handle. Put the heel of your
right boot into the rear handle and press down.
– Hold the saw firmly with your left hand on the handlebar
– your thumb should be under the handle. Hold the rear
handle tightly between your legs, just above the knees.
► Pull the starter grip slowly with your right hand until you
feel it engage.
► Pull the starter grip quickly and allow the starter rope to
rewind several times until the engine fires and stops.
► If the engine does not stop: Move the Master Control lever
(3) to position so that the engine does not flood.
The engine stops.
9.3 Starting the Engine
► Select the correct starting procedure.
► Engage the chain brake (2).
► Pull off the chain guard (scabbard).
► If a decompression valve (1) is fitted: Depress the
decompression valve (1).
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Stihl MS 462 Specifications

General

Displacement	72.2 cc
Power-to-Weight Ratio	1.5 kg/kW
Weight (without cutting equipment)	6.0 kg
Fuel Capacity	0.73 l
Chain Oil Capacity	0.36 l
Vibration Level (left/right)	4.8/3.6 m/s²
Chain Pitch	3/8"
Engine Power	4.4 kW
Guide Bar Length	50-63 cm (20-25 in)