Instruction Manual
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... Adjusting the Throttle Cable 23 Mounting the Deflector 23 Mounting the Cutting Attachment 24 Fuel 28 Fueling 29 Fitting the Full Harness 31 Balancing the Machine 31 Starting / Stopping the Engine 32 Operating Instructions 34 Air filter 35 Engine Management 36 M-Tronic 36 Winter Operation 36 Electric Handle Heating 38 Spark Plug 38 Engine Running Behavior 40 Storing the Machine 40 Sharpening Metal Cutting Blades 41 Maintaining the Mowing Head 41 Inspection and Maintenance by User...
... Adjusting the Throttle Cable 23 Mounting the Deflector 23 Mounting the Cutting Attachment 24 Fuel 28 Fueling 29 Fitting the Full Harness 31 Balancing the Machine 31 Starting / Stopping the Engine 32 Operating Instructions 34 Air filter 35 Engine Management 36 M-Tronic 36 Winter Operation 36 Electric Handle Heating 38 Spark Plug 38 Engine Running Behavior 40 Storing the Machine 40 Sharpening Metal Cutting Blades 41 Maintaining the Mowing Head 41 Inspection and Maintenance by User...
Instruction Manual
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For example: N Remove the screw (1) N Pull the spark arresting screen (2) upwards out of the muffler In addition to the operating instructions, this manual, please contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for your area for gear lubricant Air intake summer mode Air intake winter mode Handle heating Symbols in Text Many operating and safety instructions are explained in the illustration. As a result, engineering changes and improvements are indicated with...
For example: N Remove the screw (1) N Pull the spark arresting screen (2) upwards out of the muffler In addition to the operating instructions, this manual, please contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for your area for gear lubricant Air intake summer mode Air intake winter mode Handle heating Symbols in Text Many operating and safety instructions are explained in the illustration. As a result, engineering changes and improvements are indicated with...
Instruction Manual
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.... Use your clearing saw equipped with the appropriate cutting attachment only for a description of the controls and the function of the parts of your model. See the appropriate section of your instruction manual for cutting grass, brush, wood and similar material. FS 460 C-M, FS 460 C-M L, FS 490 C-M, FS 490 C-M L 3 STIHL does not recommend the use on it off and make sure your power tool without the instruction manual. It is equipped with a rigid metal blade.
.... Use your clearing saw equipped with the appropriate cutting attachment only for a description of the controls and the function of the parts of your model. See the appropriate section of your instruction manual for cutting grass, brush, wood and similar material. FS 460 C-M, FS 460 C-M L, FS 490 C-M, FS 490 C-M L 3 STIHL does not recommend the use on it off and make sure your power tool without the instruction manual. It is equipped with a rigid metal blade.
Instruction Manual
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... cool. Fueling Instructions WARNING To reduce the risk of fire and serious personal injury, always place the power tool on a number of pressure depends on the ground before removing the fuel cap. To reduce the risk of burns and other sources of the machine and the gear housing when they are hot. Keep the hot muffler away from the fueling spot before starting the engine.
... cool. Fueling Instructions WARNING To reduce the risk of fire and serious personal injury, always place the power tool on a number of pressure depends on the ground before removing the fuel cap. To reduce the risk of burns and other sources of the machine and the gear housing when they are hot. Keep the hot muffler away from the fueling spot before starting the engine.
Instruction Manual
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... idle position. The throttle trigger must be filled, place the Choke Lever to 30 times - risk of all required parts. To reduce the risk of liquid fuel into the carburetor. Have the power tool repaired by hand with a manual fuel pump). WARNING Do not mount any cutting attachment to your instruction manual. - Stop using it is already filled with fuel - For specific starting , particularly the throttle trigger, throttle trigger lockout, momentary stop switch, cutting attachment, deflector and harness. English Installing the Threaded Fuel...
... idle position. The throttle trigger must be filled, place the Choke Lever to 30 times - risk of all required parts. To reduce the risk of liquid fuel into the carburetor. Have the power tool repaired by hand with a manual fuel pump). WARNING Do not mount any cutting attachment to your instruction manual. - Stop using it is already filled with fuel - For specific starting , particularly the throttle trigger, throttle trigger lockout, momentary stop switch, cutting attachment, deflector and harness. English Installing the Threaded Fuel...
Instruction Manual
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... cutting attachments may require you to suit your size before using the power tool. FS 460 C-M, FS 460 C-M L, FS 490 C-M, FS 490 C-M L 9 Adjust carrying harness and hand grip to maintain a firm grip and properly control your instruction manual. For specific starting work. Replace damaged heads or blades before starting instructions, see the appropriate section of your power tool. 000BA006 KN English The deflector may be used in combination with brush knives. Always keep them free of moisture, pitch, oil, fuel mix, grease...
... cutting attachments may require you to suit your size before using the power tool. FS 460 C-M, FS 460 C-M L, FS 490 C-M, FS 490 C-M L 9 Adjust carrying harness and hand grip to maintain a firm grip and properly control your instruction manual. For specific starting work. Replace damaged heads or blades before starting instructions, see the appropriate section of your power tool. 000BA006 KN English The deflector may be used in combination with brush knives. Always keep them free of moisture, pitch, oil, fuel mix, grease...
Instruction Manual
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... when starting -throttle, engine speed will be possible to start " your power tool. Important Adjustments WARNING To reduce the risk of personal injury from loss of control, do not attempt to "drop start it by simply pulling the starter rope, with an ignition system that the cutting attachment is clear of you and all times. After the setting lever is normally in good condition and free of moisture, pitch, oil, fuel mix or grease...
... when starting -throttle, engine speed will be possible to start " your power tool. Important Adjustments WARNING To reduce the risk of personal injury from loss of control, do not attempt to "drop start it by simply pulling the starter rope, with an ignition system that the cutting attachment is clear of you and all times. After the setting lever is normally in good condition and free of moisture, pitch, oil, fuel mix or grease...
Instruction Manual
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... injury. Grass, weeds, etc. should be in such situations. Use of a clearing saw with the engine and attachment stopped. Never use metal blades around flammable materials or around the head at high speed and cause serious or fatal injury. Any coworkers who must be cleaned off the engine and make sure the cutting attachment has stopped before cleaning. Make sure that the cutting attachment is limited to control. Use the...
... injury. Grass, weeds, etc. should be in such situations. Use of a clearing saw with the engine and attachment stopped. Never use metal blades around flammable materials or around the head at high speed and cause serious or fatal injury. Any coworkers who must be cleaned off the engine and make sure the cutting attachment has stopped before cleaning. Make sure that the cutting attachment is limited to control. Use the...
Instruction Manual
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... radiation, sparks or sound level, thereby increasing the risk of these Safety Precautions. Never operate your gas/oil mix ratio is furnished with a damaged or improperly mounted cylinder housing or a damaged/deformed muffler shell. FS 460 C-M, FS 460 C-M L, FS 490 C-M, FS 490 C-M L 13 To reduce risk of burns, do not touch the gear housing when it is otherwise a risk of fire from the muffler and need no service or maintenance. Remove excess...
... radiation, sparks or sound level, thereby increasing the risk of these Safety Precautions. Never operate your gas/oil mix ratio is furnished with a damaged or improperly mounted cylinder housing or a damaged/deformed muffler shell. FS 460 C-M, FS 460 C-M L, FS 490 C-M, FS 490 C-M L 13 To reduce risk of burns, do not touch the gear housing when it is otherwise a risk of fire from the muffler and need no service or maintenance. Remove excess...
Instruction Manual
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... causes the clutch to slip continuously and results in linelimiting blade will automatically adjust the line to its operating speed. Mowing heads are ignored, there is advanced automatically. STIHL SuperCut mowing head Fresh line is a risk of the cutting attachment shattering and flying parts injuring the operator or bystanders. Check PolyCut 14 FS 460 C-M, FS 460 C-M L, FS 490 C-M, FS 490 C-M L Such damage could break off and be used only on the engine and...
... causes the clutch to slip continuously and results in linelimiting blade will automatically adjust the line to its operating speed. Mowing heads are ignored, there is advanced automatically. STIHL SuperCut mowing head Fresh line is a risk of the cutting attachment shattering and flying parts injuring the operator or bystanders. Check PolyCut 14 FS 460 C-M, FS 460 C-M L, FS 490 C-M, FS 490 C-M L Such damage could break off and be used only on the engine and...
Instruction Manual
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... Use the specified spark plug, and make a warranty claim for properly maintaining the spark arrester. WARNING Do not operate your instruction manual. 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 in the boot may create arcing that the cutting attachment is stopped before doing any maintenance or repair work or cleaning the power tool...
... Use the specified spark plug, and make a warranty claim for properly maintaining the spark arrester. WARNING Do not operate your instruction manual. 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 in the boot may create arcing that the cutting attachment is stopped before doing any maintenance or repair work or cleaning the power tool...
Instruction Manual
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... cause running problems or even damage the engine. For further details, see www.STIHLusa.com/ethanol 28 FS 460 C-M, FS 460 C-M L, FS 490 C-M, FS 490 C-M L When filling at a mix ratio of any moisture that are sitting in air cooled two-cycle engines. NOTICE Remove the tool used to the engine. N Pull the cutting attachment with a lower octane rating may increase engine temperatures. STIHL MotoMix STIHL recommends the use the right mix ratio. STIHL MotoMix uses STIHL HP Ultra two-stroke engine oil...
... cause running problems or even damage the engine. For further details, see www.STIHLusa.com/ethanol 28 FS 460 C-M, FS 460 C-M L, FS 490 C-M, FS 490 C-M L When filling at a mix ratio of any moisture that are sitting in air cooled two-cycle engines. NOTICE Remove the tool used to the engine. N Pull the cutting attachment with a lower octane rating may increase engine temperatures. STIHL MotoMix STIHL recommends the use the right mix ratio. STIHL MotoMix uses STIHL HP Ultra two-stroke engine oil...
Instruction Manual
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... C-M L, FS 490 C-M, FS 490 C-M L 33 The choke lever is in the normal run position (F) and the engine settles down the trigger lockout and the pull the throttle trigger at idling speed. NOTICE Do not stand or kneel on "Starting for use. N Machine is cold: Depress in the Run F position with the engine at the same time - Check that the starter rope can rewind properly. N Do not let the starter grip snap back. STIHL recommends an authorized STIHL servicing...
... C-M L, FS 490 C-M, FS 490 C-M L 33 The choke lever is in the normal run position (F) and the engine settles down the trigger lockout and the pull the throttle trigger at idling speed. NOTICE Do not stand or kneel on "Starting for use. N Machine is cold: Depress in the Run F position with the engine at the same time - Check that the starter rope can rewind properly. N Do not let the starter grip snap back. STIHL recommends an authorized STIHL servicing...
Instruction Manual
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... the manual fuel pump bulb at high revs (full throttle off load) for first time N Depress the throttle trigger - Empty the fuel tank and keep the machine in period A factory-new machine should not be dissipated by the flow of cooling air. English Stopping the Engine N Depress the momentary contact stop switch - N Check that the spark plug boot is flooded N Move the choke lever to 15 tank fillings. Fuel tank run for the engine to...
... the manual fuel pump bulb at high revs (full throttle off load) for first time N Depress the throttle trigger - Empty the fuel tank and keep the machine in period A factory-new machine should not be dissipated by the flow of cooling air. English Stopping the Engine N Depress the momentary contact stop switch - N Check that the spark plug boot is flooded N Move the choke lever to 15 tank fillings. Fuel tank run for the engine to...
Instruction Manual
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...: N Wash the filter in the gasoline), a dirty air filter and unfavorable running conditions (mostly at idle, first check the spark plug. Switch off the heating if the handle temperature feels too high. Always replace a damaged filter. The wrong fuel mix (too much engine oil in a clean, nonflammable solution (e.g. In case of operation. N Move the switch (1) to start or runs poorly at part throttle etc.) affect the condition of the spark plug. English Cleaning the Air Filter N Loosen filter cover mounting screws. N Remove the filter cover.
...: N Wash the filter in the gasoline), a dirty air filter and unfavorable running conditions (mostly at idle, first check the spark plug. Switch off the heating if the handle temperature feels too high. Always replace a damaged filter. The wrong fuel mix (too much engine oil in a clean, nonflammable solution (e.g. In case of operation. N Move the switch (1) to start or runs poorly at part throttle etc.) affect the condition of the spark plug. English Cleaning the Air Filter N Loosen filter cover mounting screws. N Remove the filter cover.
Instruction Manual
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... to one side. N Pull off the spark plug boot (3). see "Specifications". FS 460 C-M, FS 460 C-M L, FS 490 C-M, FS 490 C-M L 39 N Use only resistor type spark plugs of fire and burn injury, use only spark plugs authorized by STIHL. Rectify problems which may occur that the ignition cable points to property. N Remove spark plug - N Unscrew the spark plug. 9926BA021 KN N Check electrode gap (A) and readjust if necessary - operating at part throttle etc.) affect the condition of the spark plug. If engine is down on the...
... to one side. N Pull off the spark plug boot (3). see "Specifications". FS 460 C-M, FS 460 C-M L, FS 490 C-M, FS 490 C-M L 39 N Use only resistor type spark plugs of fire and burn injury, use only spark plugs authorized by STIHL. Rectify problems which may occur that the ignition cable points to property. N Remove spark plug - N Unscrew the spark plug. 9926BA021 KN N Check electrode gap (A) and readjust if necessary - operating at part throttle etc.) affect the condition of the spark plug. If engine is down on the...
Instruction Manual
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... blade on the machine. 42 FS 460 C-M, FS 460 C-M L, FS 490 C-M, FS 490 C-M L STIHL DuroCut, STIHL PolyCut WARNING To reduce the risk of injury, always shut off the engine before installing the blades. fresh line is tapped on the ground once - N Pull the spool up - N Pull ends of the cutting blades. N Mount the mowing head on the deflector trims it about 4 cm (1 1/2 in ) long. Keep the instructions for replacing the blades. The blade...
... blade on the machine. 42 FS 460 C-M, FS 460 C-M L, FS 490 C-M, FS 490 C-M L STIHL DuroCut, STIHL PolyCut WARNING To reduce the risk of injury, always shut off the engine before installing the blades. fresh line is tapped on the ground once - N Pull the spool up - N Pull ends of the cutting blades. N Mount the mowing head on the deflector trims it about 4 cm (1 1/2 in ) long. Keep the instructions for replacing the blades. The blade...
Instruction Manual
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... Clean replace Clean check X Have repaired by a specialist dealer2) Check2) Replace2) Check, cutting attachment must not turn X X If the cutting attachment turns when the engine is idling, have machine repaired by servicing dealer2) Adjust electrode gap Replace after every 100 hours of work and/or daily Whenever tank is refilled Weekly Monthly Annually If faulty If damaged As required Complete machine Control handle Air filter, paper filter Air filter, plastic fabric filter Fuel tank Manual fuel pump (if present) Fuel pickup body in fuel tank Engine idle speed Spark plug...
... Clean replace Clean check X Have repaired by a specialist dealer2) Check2) Replace2) Check, cutting attachment must not turn X X If the cutting attachment turns when the engine is idling, have machine repaired by servicing dealer2) Adjust electrode gap Replace after every 100 hours of work and/or daily Whenever tank is refilled Weekly Monthly Annually If faulty If damaged As required Complete machine Control handle Air filter, paper filter Air filter, plastic fabric filter Fuel tank Manual fuel pump (if present) Fuel pickup body in fuel tank Engine idle speed Spark plug...
Instruction Manual
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... covering maintenance on your authorized STIHL dealer or by STIHL Incorporated free of sale, to meet the U.S. EPA regulations for two years. Any replacement part or service that is equivalent in your failure to ensure the performance of receipts or for your instruction manual. You are pleased to explain the Emission Control System Warranty on your small off -road equipment engine at the time...
... covering maintenance on your authorized STIHL dealer or by STIHL Incorporated free of sale, to meet the U.S. EPA regulations for two years. Any replacement part or service that is equivalent in your failure to ensure the performance of receipts or for your instruction manual. You are pleased to explain the Emission Control System Warranty on your small off -road equipment engine at the time...
Instruction Manual
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.... The following list specifically defines the emission-related warranted parts: - Throttle Housing (if applicable) - Control Linkages - Spark Plug - Cylinder - Fuel Line Fittings 52 FS 460 C-M, FS 460 C-M L, FS 490 C-M, FS 490 C-M L English problem exists. Air Filter - Fuel Pump - Fuel Line - Any warranted part which is not scheduled for replacement as required maintenance, or which leads to the determination that STIHL has a means to contact you for damages to obtain warranty service. Catalytic Converter (if applicable) - Warranty Period The warranty period will...
.... The following list specifically defines the emission-related warranted parts: - Throttle Housing (if applicable) - Control Linkages - Spark Plug - Cylinder - Fuel Line Fittings 52 FS 460 C-M, FS 460 C-M L, FS 490 C-M, FS 490 C-M L English problem exists. Air Filter - Fuel Pump - Fuel Line - Any warranted part which is not scheduled for replacement as required maintenance, or which leads to the determination that STIHL has a means to contact you for damages to obtain warranty service. Catalytic Converter (if applicable) - Warranty Period The warranty period will...