Original Instruction ManualPrinted on chlorine-free paper
Printing inks contain vegetable oils, paper can be recycled.
© ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG, 2010
0458-746-8621-A. M0-4.L10.DDS.
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FS 460 C-M, FS 460 C-M L
English
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Contents
Allow only persons who fully understand
this manual to operate your trimmer /
brushcutter.
To receive maximum performance and
satisfaction from your STIHL trimmer /
brushcutter, it is important that you read,
understand and follow the safety
precautions and the operating and
maintenance instructions in chapter
"Safety Precautions and Working
Techniques" before using your trimmer /
brushcutter. For further information you
can go to www.stihlusa.com.
Contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL
distributor for your area if you do not
understand any of the instructions in this
manual.
Make sure your unit is equipped with the
proper deflector, handle and harness for
the type of cutting attachment being
used. Always wear proper eye
protection.
Guide to Using this Manual 2
Safety Precautions and Working
Techniques 3
Approved Combinations of Cutting
Attachment, Deflector, Limit Stop
and Harness 16
Mounting the Bike Handle 17
Mounting the Deflector 20
Mounting the Cutting Attachment 21
Fuel 24
Fueling 25
Fitting the Full Harness 26
Balancing the Trimmer/Brushcutter 27
Starting / Stopping the Engine 27
Operating Instructions 29
Cleaning the Air Filter 30
Engine Management 30
M-Tronic 31
Winter Operation 31
Spark Plug 32
Engine Running Behavior 34
Replacing the Starter Rope and
Rewind Spring 34
Storing the Machine 36
Sharpening Metal Cutting Blades 37
Inspection and Maintenance by
User 37
Inspections and Maintenance by
Dealer 38
Maintenance and Care 39
Main Parts 41
Specifications 43
Special Accessories 44
Maintenance and Repairs 44
STIHL Incorporated Federal
Emission Control Warranty
Statement 44
Trademarks 46
Warning!
Because a trimmer / brushcutter is a
high-speed cutting tool some special
safety precautions must be observed to
reduce the risk of personal injury. Care-
less or improper use may cause serious
or even fatal injury.
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