Stihl GS 461, Instruction Manual

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Contents
1 Guide to Using this Manual.........................2
2 Safety Precautions and Working Techni‐
ques............................................................ 3
3 Sample Applications................................... 8
4 Cutting Attachment................................... 10
5 Mount Guide Bar and Diamond Abrasive
Chain.........................................................10
6 Tension Diamond Abrasive Chain............ 12
7 Check Tension of Diamond Abrasive Chain
.................................................................. 12
8 Fuel........................................................... 12
9 Fueling...................................................... 13
10 Starting / Stopping the Engine.................. 15
11 Operating Instructions...............................18
12 Air Filter System........................................19
13 Remove Air Filter...................................... 19
14 Cleaning the Air Filter............................... 19
15 Adjusting the Carburetor........................... 19
16 Spark Plug................................................ 20
17 Storing the Machine.................................. 21
18 Taking Care of the Guide Bar................... 22
19 Checking and Replacing the Chain
Sprocket....................................................22
20 Maintain and Sharpen Diamond Abrasive
Chain.........................................................23
21 Maintenance and Care..............................23
22 Minimize Wear and Avoid Damage...........25
23 Main Parts.................................................26
24 Specifications............................................26
25 Maintenance and Repairs......................... 27
26 Disposal.................................................... 27
27 EC Declaration of Conformity................... 27
28 UKCA Declaration of Conformity.............. 28
Dear Customer,
Thank you for choosing a quality engineered
STIHL product.
It has been built using modern production techni‐
ques and comprehensive quality assurance.
Every effort has been made to ensure 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 Manual
1.1 Image Symbols
The meanings of the image symbols on the tool
are explained in this manual.
Depending on the model concerned, the follow‐
ing image symbols may be on your machine.
Fuel tank; fuel mixture of gasoline
and engine oil
Direction of chain rotation
Tension diamond abrasive chain
Operate decompression valve
Water connection, shut-off cock
1.2 Symbols in text
WARNING
Warning where there is a risk of an accident or
personal injury or serious damage to property.
NOTICE
Caution where there is a risk of damaging the
machine or its individual components.
1.3 Engineering improvements
STIHL's philosophy is to continually improve all
of its products. For this reason we may modify
the design, engineering and appearance of our
products periodically.
Therefore, some changes, modifications and
improvements may not be covered in this man‐
ual.
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