Stihl Fs 410 C Instruction Manual

FS 360 C-M, FS 410 C-M, FS 460 C-M, FS 490 C-M
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Harness
The harness is included with the 
machine or available as a special 
accessory.
NUse the harness.
NWith the engine running, attach the 
machine to the harness.
All cutting attachments must be used in 
combination with a full harness with a 
quick-release system.Mowing Head with Nylon Line
Nylon line achieves a soft cut for edging 
and trimming around trees, fence posts, 
etc. – less risk of damaging tree bark.
The mowing head comes with an...

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10 If one of the wear limit marks on the 
PolyCut mowing head is worn through 
(arrow): Do not continue using the 
mowing head. Install a new one. There 
is otherwise 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...

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11 Use the brushcutter like a 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 risk...

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WARNING
To reduce the risk of blade damage, 
avoid contact with stones and the 
ground. Resharpen the blade properly in 
good time – dull teeth may result in the 
blade cracking and shattering and 
causing serious injury.
When felling, maintain a distance of at 
least two tree lengths from the next 
felling site.
Risk of kickout
The risk of kickout is highest in the black 
area of the blade: Do not use this area of 
the circular saw blade for...

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Approved Combinations of Cutting Attachment, Deflector, Limit Stop and Harness
Cutting Attachment Deflector, Limit Stop Harness
10
13
0000-GXX-0417-A0
1
7
12
8
14
1516
9
20
21
22
23
25
5
2
17181924
3
6
4
11 

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Approved Combinations
Select correct combination from the 
table according to the cutting 
attachment you intend to use.
WARNING
For safety reasons only the cutting 
attachments and deflectors or limit stops 
shown in each row of the table may be 
used together. No other combinations 
are permitted because of the risk of 
accidents.
Cutting attachments
Mowing heads
1STIHL SuperCut 40-
2
2STIHL AutoCut 40-2
3STIHL AutoCut 40-4
1)
4STIHL AutoCut...

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15 Mounting Bike Handle with Swivelling 
Handle Support
Do not rotate the control handle (1) 
between unpacking and mounting it on 
the handlebar; see also chapter on 
"Adjusting the Throttle Cable".
The machine is shipped with the clamp 
moldings (4) mounted on the 
handlebar (2).
NDo not change the position of the 
clamp moldings on the handlebar 
until the control handle is mounted.
Mounting the Handlebar
To assemble the swivelling handle...

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16 NPosition wing screw (8) in threaded 
insert in handle support (7) – 
against pressure of spring (5).
NPosition the clamp moldings so that 
the tabs (9) on the lower clamp 
molding (6) line up with the 
slots (10) in the handle support (7).
NRotate wing screw clockwise until 
the lower clamp molding (6) butts 
against the handle support (7).
NOnly tighten the wing screw 
moderately.NFold the grip of the wing screw down 
so that it is flush....

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Adjusting the Handlebar
Opening the wing screw
NRaise the grip of the wing screw to 
the upright position.
NTurn the wing screw 
counterclockwise until the handle 
support can be moved.
Line up the handlebar
NMove the handlebar to the required 
position.NPosition the handlebar (2) so that 
distance A is about 17 cm (7 in).
Do not clamp the curved part of the 
handlebar.
Closing the wing screw
NRotate the wing screw clockwise 
until it becomes...

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Swiveling the Handlebar
Transport position
NLoosen the wing screw (8) and 
unscrew it until the handlebar (2) 
can be turned clockwise.
NTurn the handlebar 90° and then 
swing the handles down.
NTighten down the wing screw (8) 
firmly.
Working position
NReverse the sequence described 
above to swing the handles up and 
turn the handlebar 
counterclockwise.It may be necessary to correct the 
adjustment of the throttle cable after 
assembling the...