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STIHL GS 461

Instruction Manual

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Summary of Contents for GS 461

Page 1: ...STIHL GS 461 Instruction Manual 2 28...

Page 2: ...your satis faction and trouble free use of the product Please contact your dealer or our sales company if you have any queries concerning this product Your Dr Nikolas Stihl 1 Guide to Using this Manua...

Page 3: ...interfere with some pacemakers STIHL recommends that per sons with pacemakers consult their physician and the pacemaker manufacturer to reduce any health risk Anyone who has consumed alcohol or drugs...

Page 4: ...Always shut off the engine before refueling Do not fuel a hot engine fuel may spill and cause a fire Open the fuel cap carefully to allow any pressure build up in the tank to release slowly and avoid...

Page 5: ...tdoors only The machine may only be used on level ground Ensure a firm and secure footing and hold the machine firmly The diamond abrasive chain must not touch any objects or the ground and must not b...

Page 6: ...cracked chipped check also that there are no damaged or missing segments signs of over heating discoloration Never use diamond abrasive chains that are cracked or have chipped segments contact your se...

Page 7: ...if you are not sure that they do not con tain any volatile or inflammable substances Never leave the machine unattended with the engine running Stop the engine before leaving the machine unattended e...

Page 8: ...and the user s requirements Before starting any maintenance or repair work and before cleaning the machine always stop the engine risk of injury Exception adjust ment of carburetor and idle speed To...

Page 9: ...si tion3 Make the plunge cut very carefully When making the plunge cut into existing nar rower joints proceed with extreme care 3 4 Cut in several passes A 2411BA005 KN Mark cutting line A 2411BA006 K...

Page 10: ...n 1 chain sprocket and sprocket nose of the Rollomatic guide bar must match The drive link gauge 2 of the diamond abra sive chain 1 must be matched to the groove width of the guide bar 3 When pairing...

Page 11: ...peg of the tensioner slide simultaneously place the diamond abrasive chain over the sprocket wheel 3 Turn screw 4 to the right until there is very lit tle diamond abrasive chain sag on the under side...

Page 12: ...nnot be set due to an elongated diamond abrasive chain move guide bar see installing Guide bar and diamond abrasive chain Raise the guide bar further and tighten the nuts securely 2411BA0045 KN Check...

Page 13: ...r ISO L EGD STIHL specifies STIHL HP Ultra two stroke engine oil or an equivalent high performance engine oil in order to maintain emission limits over the machine s service life 8 2 3 Mix Ratio STIHL...

Page 14: ...until it slips into position Press the cap down by hand as far as stop and turn it clockwise about 1 8 turn until it engages 9 5 Checking Security of Cap 2411BA056 KN Grip the cap it is properly locke...

Page 15: ...tion l When the throttle trigger is squeezed the Master Control lever returns from Warm start n to Run F To switch off the engine set the master control lever to STOP or 0 10 2 1 Position choke shutte...

Page 16: ...firmly against the ground holding the front handle with your left hand with thumb wrapped round the handle place your right foot through the rear handle 10 4 2 Between knees 0001BA021 KN clamp the re...

Page 17: ...lve will be opened The decompression valve closes as soon as the engine fires For this reason you must press in the button before each starting attempt WARNING There must not be anyone within the swiv...

Page 18: ...s avoids unnecessarily high loads dur ing the break in period As all moving parts have to bed in during the break in period the frictional resistances in the shortblock are greater during this period...

Page 19: ...air filter is very dirty clean the filter thor oughly Thorough filter cleaning Wash the air filter in STIHL special purpose cleaner special accessory or a clean non flammable cleaning liquid e g warm...

Page 20: ...ery correction to the low speed screw L 15 4 Fine Tuning for Operation at High Altitude A slight correction of the setting may be neces sary if engine does not run satisfactorily Carry out the standar...

Page 21: ...talling the spark plug 1 2411BA033 KN 2 Install in the spark plug and tighten Press on the spark plug boot 1 firmly Insert the air baffle 2 from above Mount filter cover 17 Storing the Machine If the...

Page 22: ...e bar straight ener 19 Checking and Replacing the Chain Sprocket Remove chain sprocket cover diamond abra sive chain and guide bar 19 1 Replacing rim sprocket 2411BA040 KN If the diamond abrasive chai...

Page 23: ...ed rivets Replace damaged or worn chain components contact a servicing dealer Never use a dull or damaged diamond abrasive chain this leads to increased physical strain increased vibration load unsati...

Page 24: ...ond abrasive chain Check pay attention to sharpness X X Check chain tension reten sion if necessary also check every 15 minutes while work ing retension if necessary X X sharpen X clean and spray with...

Page 25: ...tive components 22 1 Maintenance Work All the operations described in the Maintenance Chart must be performed on a regular basis If these maintenance operations cannot be per formed by the owner they...

Page 26: ...e 36 mm Engine power to ISO 7293 4 3 kW 5 8 hp at 9800 1 min Idle speed 2500 rpm Cut off speed 13500 rpm 24 2 Ignition system Electronic magneto ignition Spark plug suppressed Bosch WSR 6 F NGK BPMR 7...

Page 27: ...quirements are fulfilled by the intended usage and mainte nance described in this instruction manual The type approval expires if the engine is modified in any way 25 Maintenance and Repairs Users of...

Page 28: ...adstr 115 D 71336 Waiblingen Germany declare under our sole responsibility that Designation Concrete cutter Make STIHL Series GS 461 Serial identification num ber 4252 Displacement 76 5cm3 complies wi...

Page 29: ...28 UKCA Declaration of Conformity English 0458 761 0121 B 29...

Page 30: ...English 28 UKCA Declaration of Conformity 30 0458 761 0121 B...

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