FS 460 C-M, FS 460 C-M L, FS 490 C-M, FS 490 C-M L
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Placing power tool on the ground
N Shut off the engine.
N Lay your power tool on its back so 
that the cutting attachment 
mounting face is pointing up.
Use the Right Guard Ring
Your power tool comes standard with a 
guard ring.
The guard ring is also available as a 
special accessory.
The guard ring must be mounted with 
particular care. Have this work 
performed by your servicing dealer. 
STIHL recommends a STIHL servicing 
dealer.
Guard ring for mowing applications
Always fit guard ring (1) when using
– mowing heads
– grass cutting blades
– brush knives
– shredder blades
to ensure optimum protection against 
grass cuttings.
Guard ring for sawing applications
Fit guard ring (2) only when you use 
circular saw blades.
Mounting the Thrust Plate and Guard 
Washer
N Fit the thrust plate (1) and guard 
washer (2) on the shaft (3).
NOTICE
The thrust plate (1) on the gearbox is 
necessary for mounting all cutting 
attachments.
NOTICE
The guard washer (2) is required for 
mounting
– mowing heads
– grass cutting blades
– brush knives
– shredder blades
to the gearbox. The guard washer is not 
required for mounting circular saw 
blades.
Mounting the Cutting 
Attachment