Stihl Fs 460 Cm Manual

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19 2STIHL AutoCut 40-2
3STIHL AutoCut 40-4
4STIHL AutoCut 46-2
5STIHL TrimCut 41-2
6STIHL DuroCut 40-4
7STIHL PolyCut 41-3
Metal cutting attachments
8Grass cutting blade 230-4
(230 mm dia.)
9Grass cutting blade 255-8
(255 mm dia.)
10Grass cutting blade 250-44
(250 mm dia.)
11Brush knife 300-3
(300 mm dia.)
12Scratcher tooth circular saw blade 
200
(200 mm dia.)
13Chisel tooth circular saw blade 200-
22 (4119), chisel tooth circular saw 
blade...

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Mounting the Handlebar
To assemble the swivelling handle 
support it is necessary to fit a spring in 
the clamps and secure them to the 
handle support on the machine.
NUse the spring (5) from the parts kit 
supplied with the machine.
NPush the spring (5) into the lower 
clamp molding (6).NPosition the clamp moldings (4) with 
handlebar (2) on the handle 
support (7).
NDo notrotate the handlebar in the 
clamp moldings.
NRaise the grip of the...

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21 NFold the grip of the wing screw down 
so that it is flush.
Mounting the Control Handle
NTake out the screw (11) and remove 
the nut (12) from the control 
handle (1).
NPass the control handle (1) under 
the drive tube and put it down on the 
right-hand side of the machine.NSwing the control handle (1) behind 
the handlebar so that the throttle 
trigger (13) is facing up.
NPush the control handle (1) in this 
position onto the end of the...

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22 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 difficult to turn.
NTighten down the wing screw firmly.NFold the grip of the wing screw down 
so that it is flush.
Checking the Throttle Cable
NAfter mounting the control handle, 
check the throttle cable – see 
chapter on "Adjusting the Throttle...

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23 It may be necessary to correct the 
adjustment of the throttle cable after 
assembling the machine or after a 
prolonged period of operation.
Adjust the throttle cable only when the 
unit is completely and properly 
assembled.
NSet the throttle trigger to the full 
throttle position.
NCarefully rotate the screw in the 
throttle trigger in the direction of the 
arrow until you feel initial resistance. 
Then rotate it another half turn in the...

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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.
Use the Right Guard Ring
Your power tool comes standard with a 
guard ring.
The guard ring is also available as a 
special accessory.
The guard ring must be mounted with 
particular care. Have this work 
performed by your servicing dealer. 
STIHL recommends a STIHL servicing 
dealer.Guard ring...

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Checking the Thrust Plate
The thrust plate consists of the thrust 
plate body (1) to which a captive guard 
washer (2) is fitted.
WARNING
Never use a thrust plate without the 
guard washer. Always replace a thrust 
plate if the guard washer is missing.
Cleaning Gearbox Mounting Hardware 
for Cutting Attachment
NOTICE
Check inside of guard ring (4) and area 
around it for dirt at regular intervals, or 
when you change the cutting 
attachment,...

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26 Removing and Installing Metal Cutting 
Attachments
Keep the leaflet and packaging of the 
metal cutting attachment in a safe place.
WARNING
Wear protective gloves to reduce the 
risk of direct contact with the sharp 
cutting edges.
Mount only one metal cutting 
attachment.
Mounting Grass Cutting Blades, Brush 
Knife
Notice on new machines that come 
standard with a mowing head only: A 
"metal mowing attachment mounting kit" 
is...

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27 Removing the cutting attachment
NBlock the shaft.
NUnscrew the nut clockwise.
NPull the cutting attachment with its 
mounting hardware off the gearbox.
Mounting Circular Saw Blades
A limit stop kit, which includes a limit 
stop and a guard ring for circular saw 
blades, is available as a special 
accessory for mounting circular saw 
blades.
Notice on new machines that come 
standard with a mowing head only: 
Further mounting hardware is...

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WARNING
If the mounting nut has become too 
loose, fit a new one.
NOTICE
Remove the tool used to block the shaft.
Removing the cutting attachment
NBlock the shaft.
NUnscrew the mounting nut 
clockwise.
NPull the cutting attachment with its 
mounting hardware off the gearbox.This engine is certified to operate on 
unleaded gasoline and STIHL two-
stroke engine oil at a mix ratio of 50:1.
Your engine requires a mixture of high-
quality gasoline...