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STIHL FR 460 TC-M

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Page 3: ...ou have any queries concerning this product Your Dr Nikolas Stihl Guide to Using this Manual 2 Safety Precautions and Working Techniques 2 Approved Combinations of Cutting Attachment Deflector and Handle 12 Approved Power Tool Attachments 13 Assembling the Unit 14 Adjusting the Throttle Cable 16 Mounting the Deflector 16 Mounting the Cutting Attachment 17 Fuel 20 Fueling 21 Support frame 22 Starti...

Page 4: ...tool before Have your dealer or other experienced user show you how it is operated or attend a special course in its operation Minors should never be allowed to use a power tool Keep bystanders especially children and animals away from the work area When the power tool is not in use shut it off so that it does not endanger others Secure it against unauthorized use The user is responsible for avoid...

Page 5: ...pecifically designed to match the product and meet your performance requirements The deflector on this power tool cannot protect the operator from all objects thrown by the cutting attachment stones glass wire etc Such objects may ricochet and then hit the operator Never attempt to modify your machine in any way since this may increase the risk of personal injury STIHL excludes all liability for p...

Page 6: ...f fuel To reduce the risk of serious or fatal burn injuries check for fuel leakage If fuel leakage is found do not start or run the engine until leak is fixed Before Starting Check that your power tool is properly assembled and in good condition refer to appropriate chapters in the instruction manual Check the fuel system for leaks paying special attention to visible parts such as the tank cap hos...

Page 7: ... securely The cutting attachment must be clear of the ground and all other obstructions because it may begin to run when the engine starts Observe information in chapter on Starting Stopping the Engine Your power tool is a one person unit To reduce the risk of injury from thrown objects do not allow other persons within a radius of 15 meters of your own position even when starting Do not drop star...

Page 8: ...ce the risk of accidents stop work immediately in the event of nausea headache visual disturbances e g reduced field of vision problems with hearing dizziness deterioration in ability to concentrate Apart from other possibilities these symptoms may be caused by an excessively high concentration of exhaust gases in the work area Operate your power tool so that it produces a minimum of noise and emi...

Page 9: ...e specifically designed to match your model and meet your performance requirements Metal cutting attachments rotate at very high speed The forces that occur act on the machine the attachment and the material being cut Sharpen metal cutting attachments regularly as specified Unevenly sharpened metal cutting attachments cause out of balance which can impose extremely high loads on the machine and in...

Page 10: ...ealer STIHL dealers are regularly given the opportunity to attend training courses and are supplied with the necessary technical information Only use high quality replacement parts in order to avoid the risk of accidents and damage to the machine If you have any questions in this respect consult a servicing dealer STIHL recommends the use of original STIHL replacement parts They are specifically d...

Page 11: ...se a risk of injury from thrown parts of the head It is important to follow the maintenance instructions for the PolyCut mowing head The PolyCut can also be equipped with mowing line in place of the polymer blades The mowing head comes with instruction leaflets Equip the mowing head with polymers blades or nylon line as described in the instruction leaflets WARNING Never use wire in place of the n...

Page 12: ...scythe sweep it to the right and left at ground level when cutting grass and thinning young stands To cut wild growth and scrub lower the brush knife down onto the growth to achieve a shredding effect always keep the cutting attachment below hip level during this process Exercise extreme caution when using this method of cutting The higher the cutting attachment is off the ground the greater the r...

Page 13: ...ects Never cut wood or shrubs with a stem diameter of more than 2 cm use a circular saw blade for such work Inspect the brush knife at regular short intervals for signs of damage Do not continue working with a damaged brush knife Resharpen the brush knife regularly and whenever it has dulled noticeably and have it balanced if necessary STIHL recommends a STIHL servicing dealer ...

Page 14: ...n in each row of the table may be used together No other combinations are permitted risk of accidents Cutting Attachments Mowing heads 1 STIHL SuperCut 20 2 2 STIHL AutoCut 25 2 3 STIHL AutoCut C 25 2 4 STIHL AutoCut C 26 2 5 STIHL AutoCut 30 2 Approved Combinations of Cutting Attachment Deflector and Handle Cutting Attachment Deflector Handle 18 10 1 3 6 2 5 7 13 15 11 20 21 22 21 22 0000 GXX 027...

Page 15: ...250 mm dia 15 Brush knife 250 3 250 mm dia WARNING Non metal grass cutting blades and brush knives are not approved Deflectors 16 Deflector for mowing heads 17 Deflector with 18 skirt and blade for mowing heads 19 Deflector without skirt and blade for metal cutting attachments Handle 20 Loop handle not approved in all markets 21 Loop handle with 22 barrier bar The following STIHL attachment may be...

Page 16: ...ar as stop When correctly installed the red line 3 arrow point must be flush with the end of the coupling sleeve N Tighten down the star knob 4 firmly Mounting Loop Handle with Barrier Bar N Fit the square nuts 1 raised sides facing up in the barrier bar 2 line up the holes N Place the clamp 3 in the loop handle 4 and position them both against the shaft 5 N Position the clamp 6 against the shaft ...

Page 17: ...eep other parts in a safe place N Go to Securing the Loop Handle Securing the Loop Handle N Mount the loop handle 1 about 20 cm 8 in A forward of the control handle 2 N Line up the loop handle N Tighten down the screws firmly lock the nuts if necessary Checking Position of Throttle Cable The whole length of the throttle cable must run parallel to the flexible shaft If this is not the case N Push t...

Page 18: ...Deflector for mowing heads Deflectors 1 and 2 are both mounted to the gearbox in the same way N Place the deflector on the gearbox flange N Insert the screws 3 and tighten them down firmly Fitting the Skirt and Blade WARNING Risk of injury from thrown objects and contact with the cutting attachment These parts must be fitted to the deflector 1 when you use a mowing head Fitting the Skirt N Slide t...

Page 19: ...ip the thrust plate 1 over the shaft 2 NOTICE The thrust plate on the gearbox is necessary for mounting cutting tools Mounting Hardware for Cutting Attachments The mounting hardware supplied depends on the cutting attachment that comes as original equipment with the new machine Machine supplied without mounting hardware Only mowing heads may be used which mount directly to the shaft 2 Machine supp...

Page 20: ...aft nut or cutting attachment until the stop pin slips into position and blocks the shaft Mounting the Cutting Attachment WARNING Use a deflector that matches the cutting attachment see Mounting the Deflector Fitting Mowing Head with Screw Mounting Keep the instruction leaflet for the mowing head in a safe place N Screw the mowing head counterclockwise on to the shaft 1 as far as stop N Block the ...

Page 21: ...ING Collar see arrow must engage the cutting attachment s mounting hole Securing the cutting attachment N Fit the thrust washer 8 convex side must face up N Fit the rider plate 9 N Block the shaft 10 N Use the combination wrench 12 to screw the mounting nut 11 on to the output shaft counterclockwise and tighten it down firmly WARNING If the mounting nut has become too loose fit a new one NOTICE Re...

Page 22: ...gines Engines equipped with M Tronic deliver full power when run on gasoline with an ethanol content of up to 25 E25 Engine oil Use only high quality two stroke engine oil preferably STIHL HP HP Super or HP Ultra which are specially formulated for use in STIHL engines HP Ultra guarantees high performance and a long engine life These engine oils are not available in all markets Use only STIHL 50 1 ...

Page 23: ...clean the filler cap and the area around it to ensure that no dirt falls into the tank N Position the machine so that the tank cap faces up N Turn the engine so that the filler cap faces away from the backplate Opening the Tank Cap N Turn the cap counterclockwise until it can be removed from the tank opening N Remove the tank cap Fueling 0812BA024 KN 0812BA072 KN 002BA447 KN ...

Page 24: ...e the cap in the opening N Turn the cap clockwise as far as stop and tighten it down as firmly as possible by hand Adjusting the Harness Straps A Pull the ends of the straps downward to tighten the harness B Lift the tabs of the adjusters to loosen the straps C Close and lock the quick release fastener by pushing it together D Squeeze the hooks to open the quick release fastener 002BA448 KN Suppor...

Page 25: ... head nylon line and similar items Accessory bag zipper must always be closed while you are working WARNING To reduce the risk of injury do not carry flammable liquids in the accessory bag or allow objects to project from the accessory bag Control Handle Controls 1 Throttle trigger lockout 2 Throttle trigger 3 Stop switch with Run and Stop positions Press the stop switch to switch off the ignition...

Page 26: ...power tool must then be started manually see Starting the Engine without electric starter Starting the Engine N Press the manual fuel pump bulb 4 at least five times even if the bulb is filled with fuel The choke knob is in the normal run position F N If the engine is cold Depress in the outer edge arrows of the choke knob 5 and then turn it to Start N If fitted Remove the transport guard from the...

Page 27: ... back Guide it slowly back into the housing so that the starter rope can rewind properly N Continue cranking N If the engine does not start Turn the choke knob to the start position and repeat starting procedure Machine is ready for use If you have started the machine for the first time refer to the notes on Starting for first time in section Other Hints on Starting N If the engine was started in ...

Page 28: ...Operation N If the machine is very cold frost on machine allow the engine to warm up in the start position after starting until normal operating temperature is reached Warning The cutting attachment runs Engine does not start N Check that all settings are correct N Check that there is fuel in the tank and refuel if necessary N Check that the spark plug boot is properly connected N Start the engine...

Page 29: ...s of drive tube for dirt and clean if necessary N Push the lug 1 on the drive tube into the slot 2 in the coupling sleeve as far as stop When correctly installed the red line 3 arrow point must be flush with the end of the coupling sleeve N Tighten down the star knob 4 firmly Mounting the Transport Guard The type of transport guard depends on the metal cutting attachment supplied with the machine ...

Page 30: ...g Blades up to 260 mm N Disconnect wire rod from the transport guard N Swing wire rod outwards N Fit the transport guard on the cutting attachment from below 681BA272 KN 681BA268 KN 681BA269 KN 681BA271 KN 681BA272 KN 681BA301 KN 681BA275 KN 1 2 681BA305 KN ...

Page 31: ...eat can be dissipated by the flow of cooling air This protects engine mounted components ignition carburetor from thermal overload After Finishing Work Storing for a short period Wait for the engine to cool down Empty the fuel tank and keep the machine in a dry place well away from sources of ignition until you need it again For longer out of service periods see Storing the Machine General Informa...

Page 32: ... and care of the special filter element for winter operation are described in the chapter on Winter Operation General Information The M Tronic controls fuel feed and ignition timing electronically in all operating conditions M Tronic guarantees simple and fast starts The engine is started in the Start position irrespective of climatic conditions or engine temperature After starting the Start posit...

Page 33: ...osition and refit it N Secure the shutter in position with the screw 3 At temperatures between 10 C and 20 C The machine can normally be operated in this temperature range with the shutter 2 in the summer position Change the position of the shutter if necessary At temperatures above 20 C N Always return the shutter 2 to the summer position NOTICE Do not operate the machine in the winter position a...

Page 34: ...ter 5 out on the palm of your hand or blow it clear with compressed air from the inside outwards In case of stubborn dirt or sticky filter fabric N Wash the filter in a clean non flammable solution e g warm soapy water and then dry Always replace a damaged filter N If the engine is down on power difficult to start or runs poorly at idle speed first check the spark plug N Fit a new spark plug after...

Page 35: ...roperly tightened adapter nut Installing the Spark Plug N Screw the spark plug into the cylinder N Press the spark plug boot firmly onto the spark plug N Fit the cap 1 on the shroud from the rear and push the lug 2 into the opening 3 in the shroud at the same time N Swing the cap forwards onto the shroud insert and tighten down the screw 4 firmly If engine running behavior is still unsatisfactory ...

Page 36: ...N Pull the shaft 2 out of the protective tube 3 and note its installed position N Coat the shaft uniformly with STIHL multipurpose grease special accessory Do not apply too much grease NOTICE If the drive shaft has turned blue install a new one N Refit the flexible shaft 2 in the protective tube 3 turn it 180 from the original installed position and push it home as far as stop N Push the flexible ...

Page 37: ... Store the machine in a dry and safe place out of the reach of children and other unauthorized users N Use a sharpening file special accessory to sharpen dull cutting attachments In case of more serious wear or nicks Resharpen with a grinder or have the work done by a dealer STIHL recommends a STIHL servicing dealer N Sharpen frequently take away as little metal as possible two or three strokes of...

Page 38: ...ylon Line STIHL SuperCut Fresh line is advanced automatically if the remaining line is at least 6 cm 2 1 2 in long The blade on the deflector trims overlong lines to the correct length STIHL AutoCut N With the engine running hold the rotating mowing head above the grass surface N Tap it on the ground once fresh line is advanced and the blade on the deflector trims it to the right length Fresh line...

Page 39: ...ing head as described in the instructions supplied Replacing Cutting Blades STIHL PolyCut Always check the mowing head for signs of wear before installing new cutting blades WARNING If there are signs of serious wear replace the complete mowing head The thermoplastic cutting blades are referred to as blades in the following The mowing head is supplied with illustrated instructions for replacing th...

Page 40: ...l handle Check operation X X Air filter paper filter Visual inspection X X Replace1 X Air filter synthetic fabric filter Visual Inspection X X Clean X X Replace X X Manual fuel pump if fitted Check X Have repaired by servicing dealer2 X Pickup body in fuel tank Check X Replace X X X Fuel tank Clean X X Carburetor Check idle adjustment the cutting attachment must not rotate X X Adjust idle speed X ...

Page 41: ...nish X Safety labels Replace X 1 Only if there is a noticeable loss of engine power 2 STIHL recommends an authorized STIHL servicing dealer The following intervals apply to normal operating conditions only If your daily work ing time is longer or operating conditions are difficult very dusty work area etc shorten the specified intervals accordingly before starting work after finishing work or dail...

Page 42: ...hat you have servicing and repair work carried out exclusively by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer STIHL dealers are regularly given the opportunity to attend training courses and are supplied with the necessary technical information If these maintenance operations are not carried out as specified the user assumes responsibility for any damage that may occur Among other parts this includes Dam...

Page 43: ...tch 7 Throttle trigger lockout 8 Throttle trigger 9 Throttle cable 10 Flexible shaft 11 Cable holder 12 Choke knob 13 Manual fuel pump 14 Shutter winter operation 15 Air filter cover 16 Fuel tank 17 Screw 18 Anti vibration elements Main Parts 16 12 17 18 18 10 9 4 8 7 6 5 14 15 13 3 11 1 2 0000 GXX 0118 A0 KN ...

Page 44: ...ry bag 24 Tank cap 25 Starter grip 26 Spark plug boot 27 Muffler Serial number 1 Mowing head 2 Deflector for mowing heads only 3 Blade 4 Deflector for all mowing attachments 5 Skirt 6 Metal mowing attachment 23 22 21 0812BA062 KN 19 20 24 25 0000 GXX 0119 A0 KN 27 26 5 2 002BA394 KN 1 3 3 6 4 1 4 ...

Page 45: ... Registration Evaluation Authorisation and Restriction of Chemical substances For information on compliance with the REACH regulation EC No 1907 2006 see www stihl com reach Specifications Displacement 45 6 cc Bore 44 mm Stroke 30 mm Engine power to ISO 8893 2 2 kW 3 0 bhp at 9 500 rpm Idle speed 2 700 rpm Cut off speed rated 10 500 rpm Max output shaft speed cutting attachment 7 930 rpm Spark plu...

Page 46: ...ulations STIHL products must not be thrown in the garbage can Take the product accessories and packaging to an approved disposal site for environment friendly recycling Contact your STIHL servicing dealer for the latest information on waste disposal ANDREAS STIHL AG Co KG Badstr 115 71336 Waiblingen Germany confirms that the product described below conforms to the relevant provisions of Directives...

Page 47: ...FR 460 TC M English 45 The year of manufacture and serial number are applied to the product Done at Waiblingen 11 03 2016 ANDREAS STIHL AG Co KG Thomas Elsner Director Product Management and Services ...

Page 48: ...www stihl com 04585630121B 0458 563 0121 B 0458 563 0121 B englisch G ...

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