Balancing The Machine; Starting / Stopping The Engine - Stihl FS 460 C-M Instruction Manual

English

Balancing the Machine

The machine will balance differently
depending on the cutting attachment
mounted.
Let the machine swing on the
N
harness until it stops moving –
change the connection point if
necessary
Hanging positions
Mowing heads, grass cutting blades and
brush knives should rest lightly on the
ground.
Circular saw blades should "hover"
approx. 8 in. (20 cm) above the ground.
30
Putting down the machine in an
emergency
WARNING
As soon as it becomes apparent that a
dangerous situation is developing, the
machine must be put down quickly.
Practice setting down the machine
quickly. In order to avoid damage, when
practicing, do not throw the machine on
the ground.
Starting / Stopping the
Engine
Controls
2
1 Throttle trigger lockout
2 Throttle trigger
3 Stop switch with Run and Stop
positions. Press the momentary
contact stop switch to switch off the
ignition.
Function of stop switch and ignition
system
The stop switch is normally in the Run
position, i.e. when it is not depressed:
The ignition is switched on – the engine
is ready to start. Operate the stop switch
to switch off the ignition. The ignition is
switched on again automatically after
the engine stops.
FS 460 C-M, FS 460 C-M L, FS 490 C-M, FS 490 C-M L
3
1