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MS 461
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Maintaining and Sharpening the
Saw Chain
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Maintenance and Care
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Main Parts
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Specifications
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Special Accessories
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Ordering Spare Parts
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Maintenance and Repairs
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STIHL Incorporated Federal
Emission Control Warranty
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Statement
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Trademarks
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This instruction manual is protected by copyright. All rights reserved, especially the rights to reproduce, translate and process
with electronic systems.
Allow only persons who fully understand
this manual to operate your chain saw.
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To receive maximum performance and
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satisfaction from your STIHL chain saw,
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it is important that you read, understand
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and follow the safety precautions and
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the operating and maintenance
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instructions in chapter "Safety
Precautions and Working Techniques"
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before using your chain saw. For further
information you can go to
www.stihlusa.com.
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Contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL
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distributor for your area if you do not
understand any of the instructions in this
manual.
WARNING
Because a chain saw is a high-speed
wood-cutting tool, some special safety
precautions must be observed as with
any other power saw to reduce the risk
of personal injury. Careless or improper
use may cause serious or even fatal
injury.
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