FS 460 C-M, FS 460 C-M L, FS 490 C-M, FS 490 C-M L
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At temperatures above +70 °F (+20 °C)
N Always return the shutter (2) to the 
summer position.
NOTICE
Do not operate the machine in the winter 
position at temperatures above 
+70 °F (+20 °C) because there is 
otherwise a risk of engine running 
problems and overheating. 
At temperatures below +14 °F (-10 °C)
In extreme wintry conditions 
– Temperatures below 
+14 °F (-10 °C)
– Powder or drifting snow
it is advisable to use the optional "cover 
plate kit". 
The cover plate kit contains the following 
parts for converting the power tool:
4 Cover plate partially blanks off the 
slots in the starter housing 
5 Air filter with synthetic fabric 
element
– For FS 460 with tank cap with 
hinged grip: O-ring for the tank filler 
cap
– Instructions for converting the 
machine
After installing the cover plate kit:
N Set the shutter (2) to the winter 
position. 
At temperatures above +14 °F (-10 °C)
N Remove the parts of the cover plate 
kit and refit the standard parts for 
summer operation.
Note for FS 460 with tank cap with 
hinged grip: The O-ring supplied with the 
cover plate kit can be left on the 
machine's filler cap.
Depending on the ambient temperature:
N Set the shutter (2) to the summer or 
winter position. 
Cleaning the Air Filter
N Loosen filter cover mounting 
screws.
N Remove the filter cover.
N Clean away loose dirt from around 
the filter (5) and inside the filter 
cover.
N Knock the filter (5) out on the palm 
of your hand or blow it clear with 
compressed air from the inside 
outwards.
In case of stubborn dirt or sticky filter 
fabric:
N Wash the filter in a clean, non-
flammable solution (e.g. warm 
soapy water) and then dry.
Always replace a damaged filter.