FS 460 C-M K
English
4
Transporting the Power Tool
Always stop the engine.
Carry the unit hanging from the shoulder 
strap or properly balanced by the drive 
tube. Fit transport guard on metal cutting 
attachments to avoid the risk of injury 
from blade contact
Transporting in a vehicle: Properly 
secure your power tool to prevent 
turnover, fuel spillage and damage.
Fueling
Always shut off the engine before 
refueling.
Do not fuel a hot engine – fuel may spill 
and cause a fire.
Open the fuel cap carefully to allow any 
pressure build-up in the tank to release 
slowly and avoid fuel spillage.
Fuel your power tool only in well-
ventilated areas. If you spill fuel, wipe 
the machine immediately – if fuel gets on 
your clothing, change immediately.
Your power tool comes standard with 
either a screw-type or bayonet-type fuel 
cap.
This reduces the risk of unit vibrations 
causing the fuel cap to loosen or come 
off and spill quantities of fuel.
To reduce the risk of serious or fatal 
burn injuries, check for fuel leakage. If 
fuel leakage is found, do not start or run 
the engine until leak is fixed.
Before Starting
Check that your power tool is properly 
assembled and in good condition – refer 
to appropriate chapters in the instruction 
manual.
– Use only an approved combination 
of cutting attachment, deflector, 
handle and harness. All parts must 
be assembled properly and 
securely.
– The stop switch must move freely.
– Smooth action of choke knob, 
throttle trigger lockout and throttle 
trigger – the throttle trigger must 
return automatically to the idle 
position. The choke knob must 
spring back from the } position to 
the run position F when the throttle 
trigger lockout and throttle trigger 
are squeezed.
– Check that the spark plug boot is 
secure – a loose boot may cause 
arcing that could ignite combustible 
fumes and cause a fire.
– Cutting tool or attachment: Check 
for correct and secure assembly 
and good condition.
– Check protective devices (e.g. 
deflector for cutting attachment, 
rider plate) for damage or wear. 
Always replace damaged parts. Do 
not operate your machine with a 
damaged deflector or worn rider 
plate (lettering and arrows no longer 
legible).
– Never attempt to modify the controls 
or safety devices in any way.
To reduce the risk of seri-
ous burn injuries, avoid 
touching hot parts of the 
machine, including the 
gearbox housing.
Gasoline is an extremely 
flammable fuel. Keep 
clear of naked flames. Do 
not spill any fuel – do not 
smoke.