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  • Page 1 STIHL GS 461 Instruction Manual...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Dear Customer, Guide to Using this Manual Disposal Safety Precautions and Working EC Declaration of Conformity Thank you for choosing a quality engineered STIHL product. Techniques Sample applications It has been built using modern Cutting Attachment production techniques and comprehensive quality assurance.

  • Page 4: Techniques

    Instruction Manual. reduce the risk of per - Depending on the machine and STIHL's philosophy is to continually sonal injury. equipment version, the following improve all of its products. For this pictograms may appear on the machine.
  • Page 5 – always pass the instruction manual to abrasive chains or accessories that a work coat. them as well. have been approved by STIHL for this Do not wear clothing that could become The use of noise emitting machines may machine or which are technically...
  • Page 6 Only use diamond abrasive chain for the otherwise change clothes at once. specified materials, observe diamond STIHL can supply a comprehensive abrasive chain codes. Dust may collect on the engine unit, range of personal protective clothing especially around the carburetor.
  • Page 7 STOPor0. GS 461...
  • Page 8 Check and/or correct the idle setting the concrete cutter may suddenly be Contact your servicing dealer. regularly. Have the machine repaired by driven straight back toward the operator. a STIHL servicing dealer if the diamond abrasive chain continues to run nevertheless. GS 461...
  • Page 9 Do not change the cutting direction. position. depends on several factors. Never push or hit with the device into the GS 461...
  • Page 10 English The period of usage is prolonged by: STIHL recommends the use of genuine to change chains – STIHL spare parts. Such parts have Hand protection (wearing warm for remedying malfunctions – – been optimized for the machine and the gloves) user's requirements.

  • Page 11: Sample Applications

    Always make the last cut so that the extreme care. diamond abrasive chain does not become jammed and so that the operator is not endangered by the severed or separated part. GS 461...
  • Page 12 Make the plunge cut very carefully at the apex and cut outward on both sides - feed with full cutting depth along the cutting line – for small corrections of direction, do not tilt the diamond abrasive chain, but GS 461...

  • Page 13: Cutting Attachment

    (4) butts against operation. the left end of the housing slot Diamond abrasive chain The correct use of the STIHL diamond abrasive chain ensures economical use and avoids accelerated wear. GS 461...
  • Page 14 Position the guide bar over the bolts (1) – align drive links so that the position lines up with the symbol (arrow) GS 461...

  • Page 15: Tension Diamond Abrasive Chain

    – see installing "guide bar and diamond extended period. abrasive chain". Check chain tension frequently – Raise the guide bar further and see "Operating Instructions" tighten the nuts securely GS 461...

  • Page 16: 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 17: Fueling

    Take care not to spill fuel while fueling requirements. and do not overfill the tank. STIHL recommends you use the STIHL filler nozzle for fuel (special accessory). Preparations Closing the Cap...

  • Page 18: Starting / Stopping The Engine

    Place the pickup body in the tank. Adjusting the Master Control lever The throttle trigger lockout and throttle trigger must be pressed simultaneously to adjust the Master Control lever from run F to cold start l. GS 461...
  • Page 19 – thumb wrapped around ground the handlebar Press the concrete cutter firmly against the ground, holding the front handle with your left hand, thumb wrapped round the handle Place your right foot into the rear handle GS 461...
  • Page 20 Starting the concrete cutter Hold and start the concrete cutter Before starting, open the shut-off valve completely and ensure a supply of water to the diamond abrasive chain – do not allow diamond abrasive chain to run dry. GS 461...

  • Page 21: Operating Instructions

    The concrete cutter is now ready for use. otherwise jump off the bar – retension the diamond abrasive chain – see At very low temperatures "Tensioning the diamond abrasive chain". Let the engine warm up briefly with the throttle slightly open GS 461...

  • Page 22: Air Filter System

    Remove air filter much, this leads to significantly increased wear of the diamond abrasive chain and chain sprocket – retension the When dry, STIHL filters attain a long diamond abrasive chain – see service life. "Tensioning the diamond abrasive Always use STIHL filters dry chain".

  • Page 23: Cleaning The Air Filter

    (no Thorough filter cleaning conditions. more than 3/4 turn). Wash the air filter in STIHL special- With this carburetor it is only possible to Turn the low speed screw (L) purpose cleaner (special correct the adjusting screws within fine...

  • Page 24: Spark Arresting Screen In Muffler

    Fine Tuning for Operation at High screen, replace if damaged or Altitude heavily carbonized Refit the spark arresting screen in A slight correction of the setting may be reverse order of steps necessary if engine does not run satisfactorily: GS 461...

  • Page 25: Spark Plug

    Install Lift the air baffle (1) up and off only suppressed spark plugs of the WARNING type approved by STIHL – see Unplug spark plug boot (2) "Specifications". If the spark plug comes with a Unscrew spark plug...

  • Page 26: Rewind Starter

    – see chapter on "Starting / Remove, clean and dry diamond Stopping the Engine." abrasive chain and guide bar, and spray with STIHL multispray – in Have a damaged starter rope replaced particular the bearing of the by your dealer before it breaks sprocket nose –...

  • Page 27: Checking And Replacing The Chain Sprocket

    Remove cap (1) clutch drum does not need to be Remove rim sprocket (4) removed. Use a screwdriver to remove the E- clip (2) Remove washer (3) Remove clutch drum (5) with needle cage (6) from the crankshaft GS 461...

  • Page 28: Maintain And Sharpen Diamond Abrasive Chain

    Dry diamond abrasive chain and Fit cap guide bar Spray diamond abrasive chain and guide bar with STIHL multispray – in particular the bearing of the sprocket nose – corrosion protection Check diamond abrasive chain regularly Check the diamond abrasive chain...

  • Page 29: Maintenance And Care

    Check chain tension, retension if necessary; also check every 15 minutes while working, retension Diamond abrasive chain if necessary Sharpen clean and spray with STIHL multispray check (wear, damage, action of sprocket nose) clean and spray with STIHL multispray Guide bar Flip...
  • Page 30 150 hours of operation Safety information label Replace STIHL recommends STIHL servicing dealers During initial use, tighten the cylinder block screws after 10 to 20 hours of operation If diamond abrasive chain is mounted or changed GS 461...

  • Page 31: Minimize Wear And Avoid Damage

    English servicing dealer. STIHL dealers are Minimize Wear and Avoid regularly given the opportunity to attend 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 32: Main Parts

    11 Front hand guard 12 Front handle (handlebar) 13 Decompression valve 14 Starter grip 15 Fuel filler cap 16 Master Control lever 17 Throttle trigger 18 Throttle trigger lockout 19 Rear handle 20 Rear hand guard Serial number GS 461...

  • Page 33: Specifications

    GS 461 4.5 m/s 4.0 m/s The K - factor in accordance with Bar and chain GS 461 Directive 2006/42/EC is 2.5 dB(A) for the sound pressure level and sound The actual cutting length can be less than the specified cutting length.

  • Page 34: Guide To Using This Manual 2 Disposal

    2004/108/EG and have been developed approved by STIHL for this power tool or approved disposal site for environment- and built in compliance with the versions are technically identical. Only use high- friendly recycling.
  • Page 35 English GS 461...
  • Page 36 0458-761-0121-A englisch www.stihl.com *04587610121A* 0458-761-0121-A...

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