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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29 the cutting attachment is not 
touching the ground or any other 
obstacles.
NMake sure you have a firm footing, 
either standing, stooping or 
kneeling.
NHold the unit firmly on the ground 
with your left hand and press down 
– do not touch the throttle trigger or 
throttle trigger lockout.
NOTICE
Do not stand or kneel on the drive tube.
NHold the starter grip with your right 
hand.
NPull the starter grip steadily.
NOTICE
Do not pull out the...

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30 At very low outside temperatures
NSet the engine to winter operation if 
necessary, see "Winter Operation".
NIf 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.
If the engine does not start
NCheck that all settings are correct.
NCheck that there is fuel in the tank 
and refuel if...

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31 NSwing wire rod outwards.
NFit the transport guard on the cutting 
attachment from below.
NHook wire rod to the transport 
guard.
NSwing wire rod into position.
Circular Saw Blades
NDisconnect wire rod from the 
transport guard.NSwing wire rod outwards.
NFit transport guard on saw blade 
from below, making sure the limit 
stop is properly seated in the 
recess.
NSwing wire rod into position.
NHook wire rod to the transport 
guard....

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32
Universal Transport Guard
NDisconnect wire rod from the 
transport guard and swing it 
outwards.
NFit the transport guard on the cutting 
attachment from below.
NAttach wire rod to the hook on the 
transport guard.
During break-in period
A factory-new machine should not be 
run at high revs (full throttle off load) for 
the first three tank fillings. This avoids 
unnecessary high loads during the 
break-in period. As all moving parts 
have to bed...

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33 NRemove the filter cover (2).
NClean away loose dirt from around 
the filter (3) and inside the filter 
cover.
The air filter (3) is a pleated paper filter 
element.
NRemove and check the filter 
element (3) – replace if paper or 
frame is dirty or damaged.
NUnpack the new filter.
NOTICE
Do not bend or twist the filter before 
installation as it might otherwise be 
damaged – do not use damaged filters.
NFit the filter in the filter housing.
NFit...

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At temperatures below +10°C
Preheating the carburetor
Repositioning a shutter allows heated air 
to be drawn in from around the cylinder 
and mixed with cold air – this helps 
prevent carburetor icing.
An arrow (1) on the shroud indicates the 
setting of the shutter (2) for summer or 
winter operation. Meaning of symbols:
–"Sun" = summer operation
–"Snowflake" = winter operationNRemove the screw (3) from the 
shutter.
NPull the...

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35 The cover plate kit contains the following 
parts for converting the power tool:
4Cover plate partially blanks off the 
slots in the starter housing
5Air filter with synthetic fabric 
element
–For FS 460 with tank cap with 
hinged grip: O-ring for the tank filler 
cap
–Instruction sheet describing the 
conversion.
After installing the cover plate kit:
NSet the shutter (2) to the winter 
position.
At temperatures above -10°C
NRemove the parts of...

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36
Checking the Spark Plug
NClean dirty spark plug.
NCheck electrode gap (A) and 
readjust if necessary – see 
"Specifications".
NRectify the problems which have 
caused fouling of the spark plug.
Possible causes are:
–Too much oil in fuel mix.
–Dirty air filter.
–Unfavorable running conditions.
WARNING
Arcing may occur if the adapter nut (1) is 
loose or missing. Working in an easily 
combustible or explosive atmosphere 
may cause a fire or...

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37 If the machine is to remain out of use for 
approx. 3 months or more
NDrain and clean the fuel tank in a 
well ventilated place
NDispose of fuel in accordance with 
the regulations and having regard 
for the environment
NRun the engine until the carburetor 
is dry. This helps to prevent the 
carburetor diaphragms sticking 
together.
NRemove, clean and inspect the 
cutting attachment. Treat metal 
cutting attachments with protective 
oil....

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38
Placing power tool on the ground
NShut off the engine.
NLay your power tool on its back so 
that the cutting attachment 
mounting face is pointing up.
Replacing Nylon Line
Always check the mowing head for signs 
of wear before replacing the nylon line.
WARNING
If there are signs of serious wear, 
replace the complete mowing head.
The nylon mowing line is referred to as 
"nylon line" or "line" in the following.
The mowing head is...