Stihl Fs 460 Cm Manual

FS 460 C-M, FS 460 C-M L, FS 490 C-M, FS 490 C-M L
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9 Adjust carrying harness and hand grip to 
suit your size before starting work. The 
machine should be properly balanced as 
specified in your instruction manual for 
proper control and less fatigue in 
operation. To be better prepared in case 
of an emergency, practice releasing the 
unit from the harness as quickly as 
possible.
Starting
Start the engine at least 10 feet (3 m) 
from the fueling spot, outdoors only.For specific starting...

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10 During Operation
Holding and Controlling the Power Tool
Always hold the unit firmly with both 
hands on the handles while you are 
working. Wrap your fingers and thumbs 
around the handles, keeping the 
handles cradled between your thumb 
and forefinger. Keep your hands in this 
position to have your power tool under 
control at all times. Make sure your 
clearing saw handles and grips are in 
good condition and free of moisture, 
pitch, oil,...

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11 where possible. Use good work 
practices, such as operating the unit so 
that the wind or operating process 
directs any dust raised by the power tool 
away from the operator. Follow the 
recommendations of EPA / OSHA / 
NIOSH and occupational and trade 
associations with respect to dust 
("particulate matter"). When the 
inhalation of dust cannot be 
substantially controlled, i.e., kept at or 
near the ambient (background) level, the...

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12 superficial cracks. Such attachments 
may shatter at high speed and cause 
serious or fatal injury.
WARNING
When using rigid blades, avoid cutting 
close to fences, sides of buildings, tree 
trunks, stones or other such objects that 
could cause the power tool to kick out or 
could cause damage to the blade. 
STIHL recommends use of the nylon line 
heads for such jobs. In addition, be alert 
to an increased possibility of ricochets in 
such...

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WARNING
USING THE CUTTING ATTACHMENT
For an illustration of the various cutting 
attachments and instructions on proper 
mounting see the chapter on "Mounting 
the Cutting Attachment" in your 
instruction manual.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of severe or fatal 
injury from blade contact and / or loss of 
control, never attempt to use a metal 
blade on an FS model for which it is not 
authorized.Using the Mowing Heads
Do not use with...

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14 built-in indicators becomes visible, do 
not continue using the DuroCut since it 
might otherwise be damaged. Replace 
the worn base plate with a new base 
plate. It is important to follow the 
maintenance instructions supplied with 
the head.
STIHL PolyCut mowing head
Uses either nylon lines or nonrigid, 
pivoting polymer blades.
Observe wear indicators.
WARNING
Three rectangular wear limit marks are 
applied to the base (periphery) of the...

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15 To cut wild growth and scrub, lower the 
rotating brush knife down onto the 
growth to achieve a chopping effect – 
but keep the tool below waist height at 
all times.
WARNING
Exercise extreme caution when using 
this method of cutting. The higher the 
cutting attachment is off the ground, the 
greater the risk of loss of control and of 
cuttings being thrown sideways.
Use the power tool like a scythe to cut 
grass, i.e. sweep it to and fro in...

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16 be applied to the right of the tree, using 
the non-shaded area of the blade, as 
shown in the illustration above.
WARNING
The risk of kickout is highest when 
cutting in the darker shaded area. To 
reduce the risk of kickout and resulting 
injury, do not use this area of the circular 
saw blade for cutting trees or shrubs. 
Special techniques using the lighter 
shaded areas of the blade to cut shrubs 
and trees should only be used by...

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17 fire agency or forest service for the laws 
or regulations relating to fire protection 
requirements.
WARNING
Never repair damaged cutting 
attachments by welding, straightening or 
modifying the shape. This may cause 
parts of the cutting attachment to come 
off and result in serious or fatal injuries.
Keep blades sharp. Tighten all nuts, 
bolts and screws after each use.
Do not clean your machine with a 
pressure washer. The solid jet of...

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Approved Combinations
The complete combination includes:
–Cutting attachment
–Deflector
–Handle
–HarnessSelect 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...