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  • Page 1 STIHL FR 460 TC-M Instruction Manual...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Maintaining the Mowing Head Maintenance and Care Minimize Wear and Avoid Damage Main Parts Specifications Maintenance and Repairs Disposal This instruction manual is protected by copyright. All rights reserved, especially the rights to reproduce, translate and process with electronic systems. FR 460 TC-M...

  • Page 4: Guide To Using This Manual

    English Engineering improvements Guide to Using this Manual Safety Precautions and Working Techniques STIHL's philosophy is to continually improve all of its products. For this Some special safety pre- Pictograms reason we may modify the design, cautions must be engineering and appearance of our...
  • Page 5 Do not wear a scarf, necktie or for this power tool model by STIHL or jewelry. Tie up and confine long hair are technically identical. If you have any (e.g.
  • Page 6 To reduce the risk of serious or fatal burn injuries, check for fuel leakage. If fuel leakage is found, do not start or run the engine until leak is fixed. FR 460 TC-M...
  • Page 7 Do not drop start the power tool – start on the right side of your body – even if the engine as described in the you are left-handed. instruction manual. During Operation Make sure you always have good balance and secure footing. FR 460 TC-M...
  • Page 8 To reduce the risk toxic fumes. dealer. STIHL recommends an of injury from To reduce the risk of accidents, stop authorized STIHL servicing dealer. thrown objects,...
  • Page 9 Do not continue using or attempt to Clean grass and plant residue off the STIHL recommends the use of original repair damaged or cracked cutting cutting attachment mounting at regular STIHL metal cutting attachments. They attachments by welding, straightening or intervals –...
  • Page 10 Use only a spark plug of the type cutting attachment not manufactured by Service the machine regularly. Do not approved by STIHL and make sure it is STIHL must not be heavier, thicker, attempt any maintenance or repair work in good condition – see "Specifications".
  • Page 11 – do place of the nylon line. not use metal cut- ting attachments. STIHL Polycut Mowing Head with Polymer Blades For mowing unobstructed edges of meadows (without posts, fences, trees or similar obstacles).
  • Page 12 For cutting matted grass, wild growth and scrub and thinning young stands with a stem diameter of no more than 2 cm – do not cut thicker stems – risk of accidents. FR 460 TC-M...
  • Page 13 Do not continue working with a damaged brush knife. Resharpen the brush knife regularly – and whenever it has dulled noticeably, and have it balanced if necessary (STIHL recommends a STIHL servicing dealer). FR 460 TC-M...

  • Page 14: Approved Combinations Of Cutting Attachment, Deflector And Handle

    STIHL SuperCut 20-2 attachment you intend to use. used together. No other combinations STIHL AutoCut 25-2 are permitted – risk of accidents. STIHL AutoCut C 25-2 STIHL AutoCut C 26-2 STIHL AutoCut 30-2 FR 460 TC-M...

  • Page 15: Approved Power Tool Attachments

    STIHL AutoCut 36-2 22 barrier bar Approved Power Tool STIHL TrimCut 31-2 Attachments STIHL DuroCut 20-2 The following STIHL attachment may be STIHL PolyCut 20-3 mounted to the basic power tool: Metal cutting attachments 10 Grass cutting blade 230-2 (230 mm dia.) 11 Grass cutting blade 260-2 (260 mm dia.)

  • Page 16: Assembling The Unit

    Place the clamp (3) in the loop handle (4) and position them both against the shaft (5). Position the clamp (6) against the shaft. Place the barrier bar (2) in position as shown. Line up the holes. FR 460 TC-M...
  • Page 17 Fit washers (5) on the screws (6) and insert the screws in the holes. If this is not the case: Fit the square nuts (7) and screw them down as far as stop. FR 460 TC-M...

  • Page 18: Adjusting The Throttle Cable

    Place the deflector on the gearbox flange. Insert the screws (3) and tighten them down firmly. Insert the stop pin into the hole in the skirt and use it to push the skirt to the left. Pull the skirt off the deflector. FR 460 TC-M...

  • Page 19: Mounting The Cutting Attachment

    The machine comes standard with the hardware thrust plate. Mowing heads and metal cutting attachments may be mounted. Slip the thrust plate (1) over the shaft (2). NOTICE The thrust plate on the gearbox is necessary for mounting cutting tools. FR 460 TC-M...
  • Page 20 (6) to mount or remove cutting attachments. The stop pin is Keep the leaflet and packaging of the included with the machine and is metal cutting attachment in a safe place. available as a special accessory. FR 460 TC-M...
  • Page 21 5 and 6 must point clockwise. and tighten it down firmly. WARNING WARNING Direction of rotation is indicated by an If the mounting nut has become too arrow on the inside of the deflector. loose, fit a new one. FR 460 TC-M...

  • Page 22: Fuel

    Use only high-quality two-stroke engine STIHL MotoMix uses STIHL HP Ultra location protected from light and the sun. oil – preferably STIHL HP, HP Super or two-stroke engine oil for an extra long Fuel mix ages – only mix sufficient fuel HP Ultra, which are specially formulated engine life.

  • Page 23: Fueling

    Position the machine so that the tank cap faces up. Turn the cap counterclockwise until it can be removed from the tank opening. Remove the tank cap. FR 460 TC-M...

  • Page 24: Support Frame

    Support frame Take care not to spill fuel while fueling and do not overfill the tank. Adjusting the Harness Straps STIHL recommends you use the STIHL filler nozzle for fuel (special accessory). Fill up with fuel. Closing the Tank Cap Close and lock the quick-release fastener by pushing it together.

  • Page 25: Starting / Stopping The Engine

    The ignition is switched on again automatically after Open the quick-release fastener on the engine stops. the waist belt. Loosen the harness straps by lifting the sliding adjusters and then take off the backpack. FR 460 TC-M...
  • Page 26 The power tool is equipped with the Press the manual fuel pump attachment just above the ground. STIHL electric starter for convenient bulb (4) at least five times – even if starts. the bulb is filled with fuel.
  • Page 27 F with the engine at idling speed. WARNING If the cutting attachment rotates when Check that the cutting attachment is not the engine is idling, refer to notes in touching the ground of any other chapter on "Adjusting the Throttle obstacles. FR 460 TC-M...

  • Page 28: Transporting The Unit

    STIHL recommends an Electric starter deactivated at authorized STIHL servicing dealer. temperatures below 0°C – see STIHL brushcutter models with the letter Put the machine on your back. “Starting the Engine - without T in their designations have a split drive electric starter”.
  • Page 29 Mounting the Transport Guard Examine ends of drive tube for dirt and clean if necessary. The type of transport guard depends on the metal cutting attachment supplied with the machine. Transport guards are available as special accessories. FR 460 TC-M...
  • Page 30 English Disconnect wire rod from the transport guard. 250 mm Brush Knives Swing wire rod outwards. Grass Cutting Blades up to 260 mm Fit the transport guard on the cutting attachment from below. FR 460 TC-M...

  • Page 31: Operating Instructions

    Empty the fuel tank and keep the machine in a dry place, well away from sources of ignition, until you need it again. For longer out-of- service periods – see "Storing the Machine". FR 460 TC-M...

  • Page 32: M-Tronic

    STIHL servicing dealer. STIHL recommends you use only original STIHL air filters. The high quality standard of these parts guarantees trouble-free operation, a long engine life and very long filter service lives. FR 460 TC-M...

  • Page 33: Winter Operation

    "cover At temperatures between +10°C and plate kit". +20°C The machine can normally be operated in this temperature range with the shutter (2) in the summer position. Change the position of the shutter if necessary. FR 460 TC-M...

  • Page 34: Spark Plug

    The cover plate kits contain the following only suppressed spark plugs of the Wash the filter in a clean, non- parts for converting the power tool: type approved by STIHL – see flammable solution (e.g. warm "Specifications". Synthetic fabric filter element for the soapy water) and then dry.

  • Page 35: Engine Running Behavior

    Have the muffler checked by a servicing Press the spark plug boot firmly dealer for contamination onto the spark plug. (carbonization). STIHL recommends that you have Clean dirty spark plug. servicing and repair work carried out exclusively by an authorized STIHL Check electrode gap (A) and servicing dealer.

  • Page 36: Lubricating The Gearbox

    Refit the filler plug (1) and tighten it protective tube (3) and note its down firmly. installed position. Coat the shaft uniformly with STIHL multipurpose grease (special accessory). Do not apply too much grease. Line up the flexible shaft – the word NOTICE "Top"...

  • Page 37: Storing The Machine

    Resharpen well ventilated place with a grinder or have the work done Dispose of fuel in accordance with by a dealer – STIHL recommends a the regulations and having regard STIHL servicing dealer. Tighten down the screw (1) on the for the environment powerhead.

  • Page 38: Maintaining The Mowing Head

    Placing Power Tool on the Ground Fresh line is advanced automatically if out-of-balance on a STIHL balancer the remaining line is at least 6 cm (special accessory) or have it (2 1/2 in) long. The blade on the...
  • Page 39 A length of nylon line can be fitted to the Replace blades as shown in the PolyCut in place of the cutting blades. illustrated instructions. STIHL DuroCut, STIHL PolyCut Mount the mowing head on the machine. WARNING To reduce the risk of injury, always shut off the engine before refilling the mowing head.

  • Page 40: Maintenance And Care

    Replace after every 100 operating hours Visual inspection Cooling inlet Clean Have decoked by servicing dealer after Exhaust port first 139 hours of operation, then every 150 hours of operation All accessible screws and nuts (not adjust- Retighten ing screws) FR 460 TC-M...
  • Page 41 Check tightness Metal cutting attachment Sharpen Check Flexible shaft Replenish film of lubricant Check Gearbox lubrication Replenish Safety labels Replace Only if there is a noticeable loss of engine power STIHL recommends an authorized STIHL servicing dealer. FR 460 TC-M...

  • Page 42: Minimize Wear And Avoid Damage

    English servicing dealer. STIHL dealers are Spark plug – Minimize Wear and Avoid regularly given the opportunity to attend Antivibration elements Damage – training courses and are supplied with the necessary technical information. Observing the instructions in this manual helps reduce the risk of unnecessary If these maintenance operations are not wear and damage to the power tool.

  • Page 43: Main Parts

    Throttle trigger lockout Throttle trigger Throttle cable 10 Flexible shaft 11 Cable holder 12 Choke knob 13 Manual fuel pump 14 Shutter (winter operation) 15 Air filter cover 16 Fuel tank 17 Screw 18 Anti-vibration elements 17 18 FR 460 TC-M...
  • Page 44 20 Hip/waist belt 25 Starter grip 21 Back padding 26 Spark plug boot 22 Harness 27 Muffler 23 Accessory bag Serial number Mowing head Deflector for mowing heads only Blade Deflector for all mowing attachments Skirt Metal mowing attachment FR 460 TC-M...

  • Page 45: Specifications

    2800 mm Handle, Handle, Engine left right Features with mowing STIHL single cylinder two-stroke engine head 3.6 m/s 3.5 m/s Displacement: 45.6 cc with metal mow- Split boom (drive tube) ing attachment 2.0 m/s 2.0 m/s Bore:...

  • Page 46: Guide To Using This Manual 2 Ec Declaration Of Conformity

    Take the product, replacement parts which have been accessories and packaging to an conforms to the relevant provisions of approved by STIHL for this power tool or approved disposal site for environment- Directives 2006/42/EC, 2004/108/EC are technically identical. Only use high- friendly recycling.

  • Page 47: Fr 460 Tc-M

    English The year of manufacture and serial number are applied to the product. Done at Waiblingen, 11.03.2016 ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG Thomas Elsner Director Product Management and Services FR 460 TC-M...
  • Page 48 0458-563-0121-B englisch www.stihl.com *04585630121B* 0458-563-0121-B...

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