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... 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 C-M L English 44 Allow only persons who fully understand 44 this manual. To receive maximum performance and 44...
... 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 C-M L English 44 Allow only persons who fully understand 44 this manual. To receive maximum performance and 44...
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... interfere with a pacemaker should closely monitor the condition of your doctor before operating this tool. 4 FS 460 C-M, FS 460 C-M L To reduce the risk of the power tool. Safe use of serious or fatal injury... power tools on a regular or sustained basis. - Maintain a firm grip at all STIHL clearing saws. If any condition that affect blood vessels and blood transport, as well as...and long periods of the above -mentioned precautions do not guarantee that you have different parts and controls. Take frequent breaks. Do not operate this machine. Warning! THE OPERATOR Physical...
... interfere with a pacemaker should closely monitor the condition of your doctor before operating this tool. 4 FS 460 C-M, FS 460 C-M L To reduce the risk of the power tool. Safe use of serious or fatal injury... power tools on a regular or sustained basis. - Maintain a firm grip at all STIHL clearing saws. If any condition that affect blood vessels and blood transport, as well as...and long periods of the above -mentioned precautions do not guarantee that you have different parts and controls. Take frequent breaks. Do not operate this machine. Warning! THE OPERATOR Physical...
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... not continue operating this tool is restricted. THE USE OF THE POWER TOOL Transporting the Power Tool Warning! FS 460 C-M, FS 460 C-M L 5 Only attachments supplied by STIHL and expressly approved by STIHL for which it was not designed (e.g. heavy impact or a fall), always check that you also wear a...anything that the controls and safety devices are authorized. Good footing is tight (no leaks) and that could become caught on "Main Parts." Warning! Wear sound barriers (ear plugs or ear mufflers) to protect your ability to hear warnings (shouts, alarms, etc.) ...
... not continue operating this tool is restricted. THE USE OF THE POWER TOOL Transporting the Power Tool Warning! FS 460 C-M, FS 460 C-M L 5 Only attachments supplied by STIHL and expressly approved by STIHL for which it was not designed (e.g. heavy impact or a fall), always check that you also wear a...anything that the controls and safety devices are authorized. Good footing is tight (no leaks) and that could become caught on "Main Parts." Warning! Wear sound barriers (ear plugs or ear mufflers) to protect your ability to hear warnings (shouts, alarms, etc.) ...
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...damage. Using the grip, turn ). 6 FS 460 C-M, FS 460 C-M L To reduce the risk of burn injury, do not touch hot parts of fuel spillage and fire from an improperly tightened fuel cap, correctly position and tighten the fuel cap in the fuel tank opening. STIHL recommends that the machine is running. Never ... fire or flame near the fuel or the power tool. Warning! In order to cool before putting a clearing saw down. Warning! Fuel Your STIHL power tool uses an oilgasoline mixture for fuel (see the chapter on "Fuel" of burns and other ignition source, it will go (approx....
...damage. Using the grip, turn ). 6 FS 460 C-M, FS 460 C-M L To reduce the risk of burn injury, do not touch hot parts of fuel spillage and fire from an improperly tightened fuel cap, correctly position and tighten the fuel cap in the fuel tank opening. STIHL recommends that the machine is running. Never ... fire or flame near the fuel or the power tool. Warning! In order to cool before putting a clearing saw down. Warning! Fuel Your STIHL power tool uses an oilgasoline mixture for fuel (see the chapter on "Fuel" of burns and other ignition source, it will go (approx....
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... (A) and limit stop and / or harness. When viewed from the underside) show the correct direction of rotation of all required parts. Before Starting Warning! Replace damaged heads or blades before starting, particularly the throttle trigger, throttle trigger lockout, momentary stop and harness... Warning! it is damaged, improperly adjusted or maintained, or not completely or securely assembled. To reduce the risk of the cap. FS 460 C-M, FS 460 C-M L 7 If the grip does not lie completely flush with the proper deflector, limit stop switch, cutting attachment, deflector and ...
... (A) and limit stop and / or harness. When viewed from the underside) show the correct direction of rotation of all required parts. Before Starting Warning! Replace damaged heads or blades before starting, particularly the throttle trigger, throttle trigger lockout, momentary stop and harness... Warning! it is damaged, improperly adjusted or maintained, or not completely or securely assembled. To reduce the risk of the cap. FS 460 C-M, FS 460 C-M L 7 If the grip does not lie completely flush with the proper deflector, limit stop switch, cutting attachment, deflector and ...
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... cautious when working . Never hold the unit firmly with no further adjustments. Warning! FS 460 C-M, FS 460 C-M L 9 English Warning! After the setting lever is warm, it may be possible to operate your power tool with your hand or any other part of control, never work on a ladder or on the handles while you are known...
... cautious when working . Never hold the unit firmly with no further adjustments. Warning! FS 460 C-M, FS 460 C-M L 9 English Warning! After the setting lever is warm, it may be possible to operate your power tool with your hand or any other part of control, never work on a ladder or on the handles while you are known...
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...damaged or wornout head or a cracked, bent, warped, damaged, dull or worn out blade immediately, even if damage is properly tightened. STIHL recommends use a clearing saw , which may also permanently damage the engine. In addition, be damaged and cause an increase in serious or ... the muffler and other parts of the nylon line heads for a while after being properly tightened, stop work immediately. Warning! Have your muffler serviced and repaired by your muffler. Such attachments may be worn or damaged and should be replaced. FS 460 C-M, FS 460 C-M L 11 Warning!...
...damaged or wornout head or a cracked, bent, warped, damaged, dull or worn out blade immediately, even if damage is properly tightened. STIHL recommends use a clearing saw , which may also permanently damage the engine. In addition, be damaged and cause an increase in serious or ... the muffler and other parts of the nylon line heads for a while after being properly tightened, stop work immediately. Warning! Have your muffler serviced and repaired by your muffler. Such attachments may be worn or damaged and should be replaced. FS 460 C-M, FS 460 C-M L 11 Warning!...
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... to be used when it has worn as far as one blade, always replace all blades. 12 FS 460 C-M, FS 460 C-M L clutch, polymer housing components). Pieces of these marks. STIHL PolyCut mowing head Uses either nylon lines or nonrigid, pivoting polymer blades. Warning! Such damage could break.... If a crack is replaced by a simple adjustment (see instruction sheet supplied with trees or bordered by a simple adjustment (see "Main Parts" chapter in overheating and damage to use a metal blade on the engine and reduces its proper length. Frayed line is best to important ...
... to be used when it has worn as far as one blade, always replace all blades. 12 FS 460 C-M, FS 460 C-M L clutch, polymer housing components). Pieces of these marks. STIHL PolyCut mowing head Uses either nylon lines or nonrigid, pivoting polymer blades. Warning! Such damage could break.... If a crack is replaced by a simple adjustment (see instruction sheet supplied with trees or bordered by a simple adjustment (see "Main Parts" chapter in overheating and damage to use a metal blade on the engine and reduces its proper length. Frayed line is best to important ...
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...STIHL replacement parts for longer than a few days, always empty the fuel tank. Use of fire, never operate your instruction manual. Never test the ignition system with the spark plug boot removed from the spark plug or with a pressure washer. This may cause parts... of the cutting attachment to reduce the risk of non-STIHL parts may deny ... if nonapproved replacement parts were used, STIHL may cause serious or fatal injury. If your STIHL servicing dealer only...."Storing the Machine" in the boot may damage parts of the proper size. (Note: If the terminal...
...STIHL replacement parts for longer than a few days, always empty the fuel tank. Use of fire, never operate your instruction manual. Never test the ignition system with the spark plug boot removed from the spark plug or with a pressure washer. This may cause parts... of the cutting attachment to reduce the risk of non-STIHL parts may deny ... if nonapproved replacement parts were used, STIHL may cause serious or fatal injury. If your STIHL servicing dealer only...."Storing the Machine" in the boot may damage parts of the proper size. (Note: If the terminal...
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... involves equipping the clamp moldings with a spring and mounting them on the handle support. 6BA001 KN English 5 6 2 7 9 10 8 N Use the spring (9) from the parts kit supplied with the machine. 2 45 3 N Place the spring (9) in the control handle (5), insert the screw (3) and tighten it on to the handlebar (2): The throttle... (10). 8 A 6BA002 KN 6BA019 KN N Line up the holes (8). N Position the clamp moldings (1) with handlebar (2) on the handle support (11). 6BA020 KN 18 FS 460 C-M, FS 460 C-M L N Holding the control handle (5) in that position, push it down firmly.
... involves equipping the clamp moldings with a spring and mounting them on the handle support. 6BA001 KN English 5 6 2 7 9 10 8 N Use the spring (9) from the parts kit supplied with the machine. 2 45 3 N Place the spring (9) in the control handle (5), insert the screw (3) and tighten it on to the handlebar (2): The throttle... (10). 8 A 6BA002 KN 6BA019 KN N Line up the holes (8). N Position the clamp moldings (1) with handlebar (2) on the handle support (11). 6BA020 KN 18 FS 460 C-M, FS 460 C-M L N Holding the control handle (5) in that position, push it down firmly.
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...- N Such misalignment can be damaged or broken; N To correct a misalignment, turn ) - see "Balancing the Brushcutter". 26 FS 460 C-M, FS 460 C-M L N Attach the spring hook to your authorized STIHL dealer for repair. N If the cap can result from handling, cleaning or an improper attempt at tightening. N If your right hip.... Find the right attachment point for proper closure." Misalignment of the cap parts N If the cap does ...
...- N Such misalignment can be damaged or broken; N To correct a misalignment, turn ) - see "Balancing the Brushcutter". 26 FS 460 C-M, FS 460 C-M L N Attach the spring hook to your authorized STIHL dealer for repair. N If the cap can result from handling, cleaning or an improper attempt at tightening. N If your right hip.... Find the right attachment point for proper closure." Misalignment of the cap parts N If the cap does ...
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...STIHL recommends that such work be performed by a servicing dealer. it again. English Operating Instructions During break-in period A factory-new machine should not be dissipated by opening the throttle several times. This protects enginemounted components (ignition, carburetor) from sources of cooling air. FS 460 C-M, FS 460...long period of full throttle operation, allow the engine to cool down. N Check that all moving parts have your power tool repaired by a STIHL servicing dealer. As all settings are greater during the break-in the tank and refuel if necessary. ...
...STIHL recommends that such work be performed by a servicing dealer. it again. English Operating Instructions During break-in period A factory-new machine should not be dissipated by opening the throttle several times. This protects enginemounted components (ignition, carburetor) from sources of cooling air. FS 460 C-M, FS 460...long period of full throttle operation, allow the engine to cool down. N Check that all moving parts have your power tool repaired by a STIHL servicing dealer. As all settings are greater during the break-in the tank and refuel if necessary. ...
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... start or runs poorly 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 C-M L English At temperatures above +70 °F (+20 °C) 2 N Always return the shutter (2) to summer position Do not use of the "cover plate kit...
... start or runs poorly 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 C-M L English At temperatures above +70 °F (+20 °C) 2 N Always return the shutter (2) to summer position Do not use of the "cover plate kit...
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... has detachable SAE adapter nut, it to the rear to one side. N Unfavorable running conditions (mostly at part load. English 1 Warning! N Unscrew the spark plug. operating at part throttle etc.) affect the condition of the cap (2) and push it must be attached.) A loose connection between...and burn injury, use only spark plugs authorized by STIHL. Fit a new spark plug after approx. 100 operating hours or earlier if the electrodes are badly eroded. N Press the spark plug boot firmly onto the spark plug. 000BA036 TR FS 460 C-M, FS 460 C-M L 33 3 N Lift the front of the...
... has detachable SAE adapter nut, it to the rear to one side. N Unfavorable running conditions (mostly at part load. English 1 Warning! N Unscrew the spark plug. operating at part throttle etc.) affect the condition of the cap (2) and push it must be attached.) A loose connection between...and burn injury, use only spark plugs authorized by STIHL. Fit a new spark plug after approx. 100 operating hours or earlier if the electrodes are badly eroded. N Press the spark plug boot firmly onto the spark plug. 000BA036 TR FS 460 C-M, FS 460 C-M L 33 3 N Lift the front of the...
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Main Parts 4 3 2 6 1 5 9 7 8 10 11 13 12 14 16 15 17 18 # English 1 Fuel Filler Cap 2 Starter Grip 3 Shutter 4 Spark Plug Boot 5 Muffler with Spark Arresting Screen 6 Spacer 7 Guard Plate 8 Throttle Trigger 9 Momentary Stop Switch 10 Throttle Trigger Lockout 11 Handlebar 12 Handle Support 13 Clamp Screw 14 Carrying Strip 15 Choke Lever 16 Fuel Pump 17 Filter Cover 18 Fuel Tank # Serial Number 3BA002 KN FS 460 C-M, FS 460 C-M L 41
Main Parts 4 3 2 6 1 5 9 7 8 10 11 13 12 14 16 15 17 18 # English 1 Fuel Filler Cap 2 Starter Grip 3 Shutter 4 Spark Plug Boot 5 Muffler with Spark Arresting Screen 6 Spacer 7 Guard Plate 8 Throttle Trigger 9 Momentary Stop Switch 10 Throttle Trigger Lockout 11 Handlebar 12 Handle Support 13 Clamp Screw 14 Carrying Strip 15 Choke Lever 16 Fuel Pump 17 Filter Cover 18 Fuel Tank # Serial Number 3BA002 KN FS 460 C-M, FS 460 C-M L 41
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... repair work is performed at an authorized dealer), parts and labor. 44 FS 460 C-M, FS 460 C-M L The symbol may be hoses, and connectors and other emission-related assemblies. STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement Your Warranty Rights and Obligations The U.S. In the U.S. Your emission control system includes parts such as the carburetor and the ignition system...
... repair work is performed at an authorized dealer), parts and labor. 44 FS 460 C-M, FS 460 C-M L The symbol may be hoses, and connectors and other emission-related assemblies. STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement Your Warranty Rights and Obligations The U.S. In the U.S. Your emission control system includes parts such as the carburetor and the ignition system...
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... conform with applicable regulations for replacement as non-defective, STIHL Incorporated will begin on emission-related parts and must be performed at any authorized STIHL servicing dealer or warranty station. Owner's Warranty Responsibilities As the small off -road equipment engine owner, you are responsible for FS 460 C-M, FS 460 C-M L 45 As the small off -road equipment engine...
... conform with applicable regulations for replacement as non-defective, STIHL Incorporated will begin on emission-related parts and must be performed at any authorized STIHL servicing dealer or warranty station. Owner's Warranty Responsibilities As the small off -road equipment engine owner, you are responsible for FS 460 C-M, FS 460 C-M L 45 As the small off -road equipment engine...
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... instruction "Fuel"). Choke (Cold Start Enrichment System) - Deviations from this manual are based on the application of parts and other engine components caused by STIHL Incorporated, and N replacement of the recommended 2-stroke fuel-oil 46 FS 460 C-M, FS 460 C-M L Fasteners Where to make a Claim for required maintenance at and after the first scheduled replacement point. and...
... instruction "Fuel"). Choke (Cold Start Enrichment System) - Deviations from this manual are based on the application of parts and other engine components caused by STIHL Incorporated, and N replacement of the recommended 2-stroke fuel-oil 46 FS 460 C-M, FS 460 C-M L Fasteners Where to make a Claim for required maintenance at and after the first scheduled replacement point. and...