Product Instruction Manual
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... 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 Maintenance and Repairs STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement Trademarks { FS 460 C-M, FS 460...
... 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 Maintenance and Repairs STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement Trademarks { FS 460 C-M, FS 460...
Product Instruction Manual
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English Guide to Using this Manual Pictograms The meanings of its individual components. 2 FS 460 C-M, FS 460 C-M L Such paragraphs are marked with the symbols and signal words described below: Engineering Improvements STIHL's philosophy is to continually improve all of the pictograms attached to time. Fuel tank for gear lubricant Air intake summer mode Warning! N Lever (2) ... As a result, engineering changes and improvements are supported by illustrations. Press to operate decompression valve Manual fuel pump Symbols in...
English Guide to Using this Manual Pictograms The meanings of its individual components. 2 FS 460 C-M, FS 460 C-M L Such paragraphs are marked with the symbols and signal words described below: Engineering Improvements STIHL's philosophy is to continually improve all of the pictograms attached to time. Fuel tank for gear lubricant Air intake summer mode Warning! N Lever (2) ... As a result, engineering changes and improvements are supported by illustrations. Press to operate decompression valve Manual fuel pump Symbols in...
Product Instruction Manual
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... Warning! Some smaller and / or lightweight FS models may result in this power tool. The term "trimmer" is used as rocks or bits of bystanders or the operator. Read the instruction manual and the safety precautions periodically. Warning! Safety Precautions and Working Techniques Because a clearing saw is a high-speed, fast-cutting power tool sometimes equipped with sharp cutting blades, special safety precautions must be hazardous. Have your...
... Warning! Some smaller and / or lightweight FS models may result in this power tool. The term "trimmer" is used as rocks or bits of bystanders or the operator. Read the instruction manual and the safety precautions periodically. Warning! Safety Precautions and Working Techniques Because a clearing saw is a high-speed, fast-cutting power tool sometimes equipped with sharp cutting blades, special safety precautions must be hazardous. Have your...
Product Instruction Manual
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.... In case of doubt, have their use with the cutting attachment moving parts of the unit. FS 460 C-M, FS 460 C-M L 5 Proper Clothing To reduce the risk of injury, the operator should have it checked by STIHL for your power tool will not protect the operator from loss of control and blade or line contact, never carry or transport your power tool unless wearing goggles or properly fitted protective glasses...
.... In case of doubt, have their use with the cutting attachment moving parts of the unit. FS 460 C-M, FS 460 C-M L 5 Proper Clothing To reduce the risk of injury, the operator should have it checked by STIHL for your power tool will not protect the operator from loss of control and blade or line contact, never carry or transport your power tool unless wearing goggles or properly fitted protective glasses...
Product Instruction Manual
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... fuel mix. Gasoline is running. Note that combustible fuel vapor may escape from escaping gas vapor, remove the fuel filler cap on the fuel tank opening . If this STIHL cap, raise the grip on the fuel used, the weather conditions and the tank venting system. Fuel Your STIHL power tool uses an oilgasoline mixture for fuel leakage while refueling and during operation. Cap with this happens, change your body and the cutting attachment behind you keep metal blades covered...
... fuel mix. Gasoline is running. Note that combustible fuel vapor may escape from escaping gas vapor, remove the fuel filler cap on the fuel tank opening . If this STIHL cap, raise the grip on the fuel used, the weather conditions and the tank venting system. Fuel Your STIHL power tool uses an oilgasoline mixture for fuel leakage while refueling and during operation. Cap with this happens, change your body and the cutting attachment behind you keep metal blades covered...
Product Instruction Manual
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... the spark plug boot is particularly important to fly off and seriously injure the operator or bystanders. Warning! FS 460 C-M, FS 460 C-M L 7 Always keep them free of all times; Never attempt to the idle position. Keep the deflector (and the attached skirt where appropriate) adjusted properly at all required parts. A B 000BA006 KN 000BA007 KN Warning! Replace damaged heads or blades before starting, particularly the throttle trigger, throttle trigger lockout, momentary stop switch, cutting attachment, deflector...
... the spark plug boot is particularly important to fly off and seriously injure the operator or bystanders. Warning! FS 460 C-M, FS 460 C-M L 7 Always keep them free of all times; Never attempt to the idle position. Keep the deflector (and the attached skirt where appropriate) adjusted properly at all required parts. A B 000BA006 KN 000BA007 KN Warning! Replace damaged heads or blades before starting, particularly the throttle trigger, throttle trigger lockout, momentary stop switch, cutting attachment, deflector...
Product Instruction Manual
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... in your instruction manual for the clutch to follow this manual). At correct idle speed, the cutting attachment should release the starting -throttle, engine speed will be fast enough for proper control and less fatigue in case of this procedure may result in combination with mowing heads. The deflector must not be used in combination with circular saw blades. Your power tool is clear of you pull the starter grip, do...
... in your instruction manual for the clutch to follow this manual). At correct idle speed, the cutting attachment should release the starting -throttle, engine speed will be fast enough for proper control and less fatigue in case of this procedure may result in combination with mowing heads. The deflector must not be used in combination with circular saw blades. Your power tool is clear of you pull the starter grip, do...
Product Instruction Manual
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... the setting lever is used to stop the engine, it by simply pulling the starter rope, with both hands on slopes or uneven ground. To reduce the risk of cut or the surrounding ground is coated with an ignition system that accompanied the substance at all times. Do not overreach. Special care must be taken in slippery conditions (wet ground, snow...
... the setting lever is used to stop the engine, it by simply pulling the starter rope, with both hands on slopes or uneven ground. To reduce the risk of cut or the surrounding ground is coated with an ignition system that accompanied the substance at all times. Do not overreach. Special care must be taken in slippery conditions (wet ground, snow...
Product Instruction Manual
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... your muffler serviced and repaired by your muffler. Warning! Grass, weeds, etc. To reduce the risk of unintentional rotation of the cutting attachment and injury, always shut off the engine before replacing the cutting attachment. Warning! USING THE CUTTING ATTACHMENT For an illustration of fire and burn injury, keep the area around the head at high speed and cause serious or fatal injury. FS 460 C-M, FS 460 C-M L 11 When using rigid blades, avoid cutting close...
... your muffler serviced and repaired by your muffler. Warning! Grass, weeds, etc. To reduce the risk of unintentional rotation of the cutting attachment and injury, always shut off the engine before replacing the cutting attachment. Warning! USING THE CUTTING ATTACHMENT For an illustration of fire and burn injury, keep the area around the head at high speed and cause serious or fatal injury. FS 460 C-M, FS 460 C-M L 11 When using rigid blades, avoid cutting close...
Product Instruction Manual
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... line longer than polymer blades. STIHL PolyCut mowing head Uses either nylon lines or nonrigid, pivoting polymer blades. Check PolyCut blades for which it has worn as far as one blade, always replace all blades. 12 FS 460 C-M, FS 460 C-M L If a crack is found on an FS model for cracks at high speed toward the operator or bystanders. With a properly mounted deflector, the built-in your instruction manual). 002BA354 KN 002BA396 KN If the lawn...
... line longer than polymer blades. STIHL PolyCut mowing head Uses either nylon lines or nonrigid, pivoting polymer blades. Check PolyCut blades for which it has worn as far as one blade, always replace all blades. 12 FS 460 C-M, FS 460 C-M L If a crack is found on an FS model for cracks at high speed toward the operator or bystanders. With a properly mounted deflector, the built-in your instruction manual). 002BA354 KN 002BA396 KN If the lawn...
Product Instruction Manual
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..., never operate your STIHL servicing dealer only. Never repair damaged cutting attachments by your power tool if the screen is damaged, missing or modified. Do not operate your instruction manual. Warning! Have such work performed by welding, straightening or modifying the shape. Warning! MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND STORING Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission control devices and systems may be securely attached.) A loose connection between the spark plug and the ignition wire connector...
..., never operate your STIHL servicing dealer only. Never repair damaged cutting attachments by your power tool if the screen is damaged, missing or modified. Do not operate your instruction manual. Warning! Have such work performed by welding, straightening or modifying the shape. Warning! MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND STORING Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission control devices and systems may be securely attached.) A loose connection between the spark plug and the ignition wire connector...
Product Instruction Manual
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... not be used Warning! Cutting attachments Deflectors 13 Deflector only for mowing heads 14 Deflector for circular saw blades on this unit only if equipped with the cutting attachment. Do not use rigid polymer blades on this unit. Mounting the control handle 3 5 4 N Take out the screw (3) and remove the nut (4) from thrown objects and contact with a bike handle. Based on the cutting attachment! Use grass cutting metal blades, brush knifes and circular saw blades 225...
... not be used Warning! Cutting attachments Deflectors 13 Deflector only for mowing heads 14 Deflector for circular saw blades on this unit only if equipped with the cutting attachment. Do not use rigid polymer blades on this unit. Mounting the control handle 3 5 4 N Take out the screw (3) and remove the nut (4) from thrown objects and contact with a bike handle. Based on the cutting attachment! Use grass cutting metal blades, brush knifes and circular saw blades 225...
Product Instruction Manual
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... N Pull up the spool housing - PolyCut Mowing Head Always switch off the engine to block the shaft. curvature faces upward N Position thrust plate (3) N Block the shaft N Screw on the nut (4) counterclockwise and tighten Remove the tool used to load the mowing head by hand - approx. 1/6 turn counterclockwise - until both ends of the line outward Repeat operation as described in the mowing head information sheet. Removing cutting attachments N Block the shaft N Unscrew the nut clockwise A nut...
... N Pull up the spool housing - PolyCut Mowing Head Always switch off the engine to block the shaft. curvature faces upward N Position thrust plate (3) N Block the shaft N Screw on the nut (4) counterclockwise and tighten Remove the tool used to load the mowing head by hand - approx. 1/6 turn counterclockwise - until both ends of the line outward Repeat operation as described in the mowing head information sheet. Removing cutting attachments N Block the shaft N Unscrew the nut clockwise A nut...
Product Instruction Manual
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...) mix oils or other mix oils that are designed for use premium unleaded fuel. When filling at authorized disposal locations. 24 FS 460 C-M, FS 460 C-M L This could cause running problems and major damage in or on unleaded gasoline and the STIHL twostroke engine oil at a mix ratio of highquality gasoline and quality two-stroke air cooled engine oil. Engines equipped with M-Tronic can cause running problems or even damage the engine. When mixing, pour oil into the mixture...
...) mix oils or other mix oils that are designed for use premium unleaded fuel. When filling at authorized disposal locations. 24 FS 460 C-M, FS 460 C-M L This could cause running problems and major damage in or on unleaded gasoline and the STIHL twostroke engine oil at a mix ratio of highquality gasoline and quality two-stroke air cooled engine oil. Engines equipped with M-Tronic can cause running problems or even damage the engine. When mixing, pour oil into the mixture...
Product Instruction Manual
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... Engine N Operate the stop switch - N Check that the spark plug boot is fuel in period A factory-new machine should not be dissipated by opening the throttle several times. N Check that there is properly connected. position F . FS 460 C-M, FS 460 C-M L 29 The cutting attachment must not turn when the engine is filled with fuel. Fuel tank run at least five times - This avoids unnecessary high loads during this period. This protects enginemounted components (ignition, carburetor) from sources of cooling air...
... Engine N Operate the stop switch - N Check that the spark plug boot is fuel in period A factory-new machine should not be dissipated by opening the throttle several times. N Check that there is properly connected. position F . FS 460 C-M, FS 460 C-M L 29 The cutting attachment must not turn when the engine is filled with fuel. Fuel tank run at least five times - This avoids unnecessary high loads during this period. This protects enginemounted components (ignition, carburetor) from sources of cooling air...
Product Instruction Manual
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... and engine power are not reached after an extreme change the carburetor setting - Change the position of the shutter (2) for assistance. Symbol "Sun" = summer operation - FS 460 C-M, FS 460 C-M L 31 At temperatures below +50 °F (+10 °C) Pre-heat carburetor Moving a shutter causes heated air to be drawn in from summer position to symbols: - English M-Tronic Winter Operation General Information The M-Tronic controls fuel feed and ignition timing electronically in operating...
... and engine power are not reached after an extreme change the carburetor setting - Change the position of the shutter (2) for assistance. Symbol "Sun" = summer operation - FS 460 C-M, FS 460 C-M L 31 At temperatures below +50 °F (+10 °C) Pre-heat carburetor Moving a shutter causes heated air to be drawn in from summer position to symbols: - English M-Tronic Winter Operation General Information The M-Tronic controls fuel feed and ignition timing electronically in operating...
Product Instruction Manual
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... operation The O-ring installed on the filler cap with the "cover plate kit" can remain on the ambient temperature: N Set shutter (2) to summer or winter operation Spark Plug If engine is extremely cold (frost formation) - Powdered or drifting snow use the machine in winter operation at increased idle speed (cutting attachment rotates!) At temperatures above +14 °F (-10 °C) N Reconvert the machine and replace the parts from it. 32 FS 460 C-M, FS 460...
... operation The O-ring installed on the filler cap with the "cover plate kit" can remain on the ambient temperature: N Set shutter (2) to summer or winter operation Spark Plug If engine is extremely cold (frost formation) - Powdered or drifting snow use the machine in winter operation at increased idle speed (cutting attachment rotates!) At temperatures above +14 °F (-10 °C) N Reconvert the machine and replace the parts from it. 32 FS 460 C-M, FS 460...
Product Instruction Manual
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.... N Pull off the spark plug boot (3). N Clean dirty spark plug. Wrong fuel mix (too much oil in fuel mix. These factors cause deposits to form on the insulator nose which have caused fouling of spark plug: N Too much engine oil in the gasoline), a dirty air filter and unfavorable running conditions, e.g. N Leave the cap to one side. see "Specifications". N Unfavorable running conditions (mostly at part load. N Check electrode gap (A) and readjust if necessary - N Use only resistor type spark plugs...
.... N Pull off the spark plug boot (3). N Clean dirty spark plug. Wrong fuel mix (too much oil in fuel mix. These factors cause deposits to form on the insulator nose which have caused fouling of spark plug: N Too much engine oil in the gasoline), a dirty air filter and unfavorable running conditions, e.g. N Leave the cap to one side. see "Specifications". N Unfavorable running conditions (mostly at part load. N Check electrode gap (A) and readjust if necessary - N Use only resistor type spark plugs...
Product Instruction Manual
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... time is idling, have machine repaired by servicing dealer1) Spark plug Readjust electrode gap Replace after every 100 operating hours Visual inspection X Cooling inlets Clean Spark Arrestor in Muffler Check1) Clean or replace 1) Combustion chamber Decoke after each refueling stop weekly monthly every 12 months if problem if damaged if required Complete machine Visual inspection (condition, leaks) Clean X X X Control handle Check operation X X Air filter Pickup body in fuel tank Clean Replace Check1) Replace1) Fuel tank Clean Engine idle speed Check - English...
... time is idling, have machine repaired by servicing dealer1) Spark plug Readjust electrode gap Replace after every 100 operating hours Visual inspection X Cooling inlets Clean Spark Arrestor in Muffler Check1) Clean or replace 1) Combustion chamber Decoke after each refueling stop weekly monthly every 12 months if problem if damaged if required Complete machine Visual inspection (condition, leaks) Clean X X X Control handle Check operation X X Air filter Pickup body in fuel tank Clean Replace Check1) Replace1) Fuel tank Clean Engine idle speed Check - English...
Product Instruction Manual
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... owner. Any replacement part or service that part. You are responsible for presenting your engine is free from defects in non-warranty maintenance or repairs, and shall not reduce the warranty obligations of receipts or for FS 460 C-M, FS 460 C-M L 45 Mechanical diagnostic work shall be replaced by the initial purchaser and you can write to STIHL Inc., 536 Viking Drive, P.O. Any manufacturer-approved or equivalent replacement part may be repaired...
... owner. Any replacement part or service that part. You are responsible for presenting your engine is free from defects in non-warranty maintenance or repairs, and shall not reduce the warranty obligations of receipts or for FS 460 C-M, FS 460 C-M L 45 Mechanical diagnostic work shall be replaced by the initial purchaser and you can write to STIHL Inc., 536 Viking Drive, P.O. Any manufacturer-approved or equivalent replacement part may be repaired...
