Stihl FS 460 C-M User Manual

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.
2
9926BA018 KN
FS 460
4
5
3BA019 KN
2
2709BA019 KN
4
FS 490
2
5

Stihl FS 460 C-M Specifications

General

Brand	Stihl
Model	FS 460 C-M
Category	Trimmer
Language	English