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Stihl FS 461 C-M
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Original Instruction ManualPrinted on chlorine-free paper
Printing inks contain vegetable oils, paper can be recycled.
© ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG 2021
0458-838-8601-A. VA0.K21.
0000009660_002_GB
0458-838-8601-A
English
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This instruction manual is protected by copyright. All rights reserved, especially the rights to reproduce, translate and process
with electronic systems.
Contents
1 Introduction
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2 Guide to Using this Manual
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2.1 Signal Words
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2.2 Symbols in Text
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3 Main Parts
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3.1 Trimmer / Brushcutter
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3.2 Available Cutting Attachments and Deflectors
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4 Safety Symbols on the Products
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4.1 Trimmer / Brushcutter
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4.2 Deflector for Mowing Heads
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4.3 Deflector for Metal Cutting Attachments
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5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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5.1 Introduction
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5.2 Intended Use
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5.3 Operator
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5.4 Personal Protective Equipment
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5.5 Trimmer / Brushcutter
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5.6 Fueling Instructions
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5.7 Using the Trimmer / Brushcutter
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5.8 Working with the Cutting Attachments
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6 Maintenance, Repair and Storage
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6.1 Warnings and Instructions
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7 Before Starting Work
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7.1 Preparing the Trimmer / Brushcutter for
Operation
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8 Assembling the Trimmer / Brushcutter
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8.1 Mounting the Handlebar and Control Handle
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8.2 Mounting and Removing a Deflector or Limit Stop
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8.3 Mounting and Removing a Mowing Head
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8.4 Mounting and Removing a Metal Cutting
Attachment
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9 Adjusting the Trimmer / Brushcutter
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9.1 Putting on and Adjusting the Full Harness
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9.2 Adjusting the Handlebar
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9.3 Balancing the Trimmer / Brushcutter
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10 Mixing Fuel and Refueling the Trimmer /
Brushcutter
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10.1 Mixing Fuel
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10.2 Refueling the Trimmer / Brushcutter
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11 Starting the Engine
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11.1 Starting the Engine
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12 Shutting Off the Engine
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12.1 Shutting Off the Engine
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13 Checking the Power Tool
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13.1 Testing the Controls
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14 During Operation
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14.1 Using the Trimmer / Brushcutter
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14.2 Adjusting the Nylon Line
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15 Adjusting the Carburetor
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15.1 STIHL M-Tronic Engine Management System
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15.2 Calibrating the Trimmer / Brushcutter
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15.3 Winter Operation
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15.4 Summer Operation
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16 After Finishing Work
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16.1 Preparing for Transportation or Storage
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17 Transporting
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17.1 Transporting the Trimmer / Brushcutter
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18 Storing
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18.1 Storing the Trimmer / Brushcutter
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19 Cleaning
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19.1 Cleaning the Trimmer / Brushcutter
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20 Inspection and Maintenance
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20.1 Inspection and Maintenance Chart
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20.2 Inspecting and Maintaining the Trimmer /
Brushcutter
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