FS 360 C-M, FS 410 C-M, FS 460 C-M, FS 490 C-M
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The user is responsible for accidents or 
risks involving third parties or their 
property.
Do not lend or rent your power tool 
without the User Manual. Be sure that 
anyone using it understands the 
information contained in this manual.
The use of machines that emit noise 
may be limited to certain hours of the 
day as specified by national and/or 
regional or local regulations.
Anyone operating the machine must be 
well rested, in good physical health and 
in good mental condition.
If you have any condition that might be 
aggravated by strenuous work, check 
with your doctor before operating a 
machine.
If you have a pacemaker: The ignition 
system of your machine produces an 
electromagnetic field of very low 
intensity. This field may interfere with 
some pacemakers. STIHL recommends 
that persons with pacemakers consult 
their physician and the pacemaker 
manufacturer to reduce any health risk.
Anyone who has consumed alcohol or 
drugs or medicines affecting their ability 
to react must not operate a power tool.
Depending on the cutting attachment 
fitted, use your power tool only for 
cutting grass, wild growth, shrubs, 
scrub, bushes, small diameter trees and 
similar materials.
The machine must not be used for any 
other purposes – risk of accidents!
Only use cutting attachments and 
accessories that are explicitly approved 
for this power tool model by STIHL or 
are technically identical. If you have any 
questions in this respect, consult your 
dealer. Use only high-quality parts and 
accessories. in order to avoid the risk of 
accidents and damage to the machine.
STIHL recommends the use of genuine 
STIHL tools and accessories. They are 
specifically designed to match the 
product and meet your performance 
requirements.
Never attempt to modify your power tool 
in any way since this may increase the 
risk of personal injury. STIHL excludes 
all liability for personal injury and 
damage to property caused while using 
unauthorized attachments.
Do not use a high-pressure washer to 
clean the power tool. The solid jet of 
water may damage parts of the unit.
The guard provided with your machine 
may not protect the operator from all 
foreign objects (gravel, glass, wire etc.) 
ejected by the revolving cutting 
attachment. Ejected objects may also 
ricochet and strike the operator.
Clothing and equipment
Wear proper protective clothing and 
equipment.
Do not wear clothing which could 
become trapped in wood, brush or 
moving parts of the machine. Do not 
wear a scarf, necktie or jewelry. Tie up 
and confine long hair above your 
shoulders.
Sturdy shoes with non-slip shoes are 
permissible only when using mowing 
heads.
WARNING
Wear face protection and make sure it is 
a good fit. Face protection alone is not 
sufficient to protect the eyes.
Wear "personal" sound protection, e.g. 
ear defenders.
Wear a safety hard hat for thinning 
operations, when working in high scrub 
and where there is a danger of head 
injuries from falling objects.
STIHL can supply a comprehensive 
range of personal protective equipment.
Clothing must be robust 
but allow complete free-
dom of movement. Wear 
close-fitting clothes such 
as a boiler suit, not a 
loose jacket.
Wear safety boots with 
steel toe caps and non-
slip soles.
To reduce the risk of eye 
injuries, wear close-fit-
ting safety glasses in 
accordance with Euro-
pean Standard EN 166. 
Make sure the safety 
glasses are a snug fit.
Wear sturdy protective 
gloves made of a resist-
ant material (e. g. 
leather).