Stihl FS 461 C-M - Main Parts; Trimmer; Brushcutter

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English 1 Introduction
Thank you for your purchase. The information contained in
this manual will help you receive maximum performance and
satisfaction from your trimmer and, if followed, reduce the
risk of injury from its use.
The terminology utilized in this manual when referring to the
power tool reflects the type of cutting attachments that may
be mounted on it. The term "trimmer" is used to designate an
FS / FSA unit that is equipped with a nylon line head or a
head with flexible plastic blades (i.e., the PolyCut head.) The
term "brushcutter" designates a unit equipped with a rigid
metal blade. Many STIHL FS / FSA models, including this
power tool, may be used as either a trimmer or a
brushcutter. Therefore, the power tool is referred in this
manual as a "trimmer / brushcutter."
SAVE THIS MANUAL!
Have your authorized STIHL servicing dealer show you how
to operate your power tool.
Do not lend or rent the power tool without this instruction
manual. Allow only persons who fully understand the
information in this manual to operate the trimmer /
brushcutter.
For further information, or if you do not understand any of
the instructions in this manual, please go to
www.stihlusa.com or contact your authorized STIHL
servicing dealer.
20.3 Sharpening and Balancing a Metal Cutting
Attachment
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21 Troubleshooting Guide
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21.1 Trimmer / Brushcutter
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21.2 Replacing the Air Filter
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21.3 Cleaning the Spark Plug
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21.4 Adjusting the Throttle Cable
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22 Specifications
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22.1 EPA / CARB
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22.2 STIHL FS 361 C-M, 461 C-M
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22.3 Symbols on the Power Tool and Deflector
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22.4 Engineering Improvements
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23 Approved Deflector, Cutting Attachment and
Harness Combinations
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23.1 STIHL FS 361 C-M, 461 C-M
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24 Replacement Parts and Equipment
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24.1 Genuine STIHL Replacement Parts
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25 Disposal
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25.1 Disposal of the Power Tool
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26 Limited Warranty
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26.1 STIHL Incorporated Limited Warranty Policy
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27 Emission Control Warranty
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27.1 STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control
Warranty Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
27.2 STIHL Incorporated California Exhaust and
Evaporative Emissions Control Warranty
Statement
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28 Trademarks
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28.1 Registered Trademarks
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28.2 Common Law Trademarks
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29 Addresses
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29.1 STIHL Incorporated
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1 Introduction
Because a trimmer / brushcutter is a high-speed
cutting tool, special safety precautions must be
observed to reduce the risk of personal injury.
Read this instruction manual thoroughly before
use and periodically thereafter. Follow all safety
precautions. Careless or improper use can
cause serious or fatal injury.