Product Information Stihls high performance saw for thinning work in medium and high density stands, the successor to the tried-and-tested MS 460 has a new fuel-efficient, low-emission 2-MIX engine, significantly better torque build-up, a long-life HD2 filter and impressive cutting performance for better control during plunge cutting jobs

Key Features

* HD2 filter: The newly developed HD2 filter is made from polyethylene filter material with up to 70% finer pores than fleece and polyamide filters to trap even very fine dust. In addition, it is oil and water-repellent and thus very easy to clean. The PET-covered round filter cartridge with quick-release lock enables the filter to be assembled and disassembled in next to no time, without using tools * Reduced-emission engine technology: more power with a lower weight, up to 20% lower fuel consumption than regular 2-stroke engines and significantly reduced exhaust emissions * Pre-separation air filtration system: achieve perceptibly longer filter life compared with conventional filter systems. Air drawn in is swirled and the larger, heavier particles are ejected. The pre-cleaned air is routed to the air filter via the pre-separator duct * Anti-vibration system: the oscillations from the machine's engine are dampened which significantly reduces vibrations at the handles * STIHL ElastoStart: STIHL ElastoStart reduces the shock caused by the compression of the engine during starting. The compression shock is taken away from the user's joints and muscles through a spring or rubber element in the starter handle * Tool free filler caps: Special catches on the fuel and oil tanks for easy opening and locking without the need for tools * Decompression valve: The decompression valve is part of the easy starting system. The valve should be pressed before starting to reduce the compression pressure when starting, as well as the effort needed to pull the starter rope. The decompression valve is semi-automatic; it must be pressed manually before starting, but then closes automatically * Compensator: This controller in the carburettor prevents the fuel-air mixture getting richer as the air filter becomes clogged. The correct quantity of fuel is delivered to the carburettor depending on the quantity of air passing through the air filter. This keeps the fuel/air ratio in the combustion mixture constant and hence also the engine power. The filter doesn't need to be cleaned until an appreciable drop in power occurs * Ematic chain lubrication system: The Ematic chain lubrication system ensures pinpoint lubrication of the saw chain links and guide bar rails. When used with STIHL OILOMATIC saw chain, it will provide maximum lubrication, longer wear and less oil consumption than conventional methods of chain lubrication. The Ematic system can reduce bar oil consumption by up to 50%. * Side chain tensioner: the tensioning screw can be found on the side of chain saw through the sprocket cover. This removes the need for contact with the sharp saw chain * Single-lever master control: all important functions such as start, choke, throttle and stop are operated via a single lever