Table Of Contents; Guide To Using This Manual; Safety Precautions And Working Techniques - Stihl GS 461 Instruction Manual

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Contents
1 Guide to Using this Manual......................... 2
2 Safety Precautions and Working Techni-
ques............................................................ 2
3 Sample Applications................................... 8
4 Cutting Attachment................................... 10
5 Mount Guide Bar and Diamond Abrasive
Chain.........................................................11
6 Tension Diamond Abrasive Chain............ 12
7 Check Tension of Diamond Abrasive Chain
.................................................................. 12
8 Fuel........................................................... 13
9 Fueling...................................................... 13
10 Starting / Stopping the Engine.................. 15
11 Operating Instructions...............................18
12 Air Filter System........................................19
13 Remove Air Filter...................................... 19
14 Cleaning the Air Filter............................... 19
15 Engine Management.................................19
16 Adjusting the Carburetor........................... 19
17 Spark Arresting Screen in Muffler............. 21
18 Spark Plug................................................ 21
19 Storing the Machine.................................. 22
20 Taking Care of the Guide Bar................... 23
21 Checking and Replacing the Chain
Sprocket....................................................23
22 Maintain and Sharpen Diamond Abrasive
Chain.........................................................24
23 Maintenance and Care..............................25
24 Main Parts.................................................27
25 Specifications............................................28
26 Maintenance and Repairs......................... 28
27 Disposal.................................................... 29
28 STIHL Limited Emission Control Warranty
Statement..................................................29
1

Guide to Using this Manual

1.1 Image Symbols
The meanings of the image symbols on the tool
are explained in this manual.
Depending on the model concerned, the follow-
ing image symbols may be on your machine.
Fuel tank; fuel mixture of gasoline
and engine oil
Direction of chain rotation
Tension diamond abrasive chain
2
Operate decompression valve
Water connection, shut-off cock
1.2 Symbols in text
WARNING
Warning where there is a risk of an accident or
personal injury or serious damage to property.
NOTICE
Caution where there is a risk of damaging the
machine or its individual components.
1.3 Engineering improvements
STIHL's philosophy is to continually improve all
of its products. For this reason we may modify
the design, engineering and appearance of our
products periodically.
Therefore, some changes, modifications and
improvements may not be covered in this man-
ual.
2 Safety Precautions and
Working Techniques
Because the chain of a concrete cut-
ter runs at very high speeds, special
safety precautions must be observed
to reduce the risk of personal injury.
It is important you read and under-
stand the User Manual before com-
missioning and keep it in a safe place
for future reference. Non-compliance
with the User Manual may cause seri-
ous or even fatal injury.
Observe all applicable local safety regulations,
e.g. by trade organizations, social insurance
institutions, labor safety authorities etc.
If you have never used a power tool before:
Have your dealer or other experienced user
show you how to operate your machine - or
attend a special course to learn how to operate
it.
Minors should never be allowed to use the
machine - except for apprentices over the age of
16 when working under supervision.
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