Stihl GS 461 Instruction Manual page 4

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WARNING
To reduce the risk of eye injuries,
wear close-fitting safety glasses in
accordance with European Standard
EN 166. Make sure the safety
glasses are a snug fit.
Wear face protection and make sure it is a good
fit. Face protection alone is not sufficient to pro‐
tect the eyes.
Wear "personal" sound protection, e.g. ear
defenders.
Wear a safety hard hat where there is a danger
of head injuries from falling objects.
Dust (e. g., crystalline material from the object
being cut), fumes and smoke may be produced
while cutting - health hazard!
Always wear a dust mask if dust is generated.
If fumes or smoke are anticipated (e. g., when
cutting composite materials), wear respiratory
protection.
Wear sturdy protective gloves made
of a resistant material (e. g. leather).
STIHL can supply a comprehensive range of per‐
sonal protective equipment.
2.2 Transporting the machine
Always stop the engine and attach the chain
scabbard.
Carry the machine only by the handlebar – guide
bar towards the rear – with the hot muffler facing
away from the body.
To avoid serious burn injuries, avoid touching hot
parts of the machine, especially the surface of
the muffler.
By vehicle: When transporting in a vehicle, prop‐
erly secure your machine to prevent turnover,
damage and fuel spillage.
2.3 Refueling
Gasoline is highly flammable – keep
away from fire or flame – do not spill
any fuel – no smoking.
Always shut off the engine before refueling.
Do not fuel a hot engine – fuel may spill and
cause a fire!
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2 Safety Precautions and Working Techniques
Open the fuel cap carefully to allow any pressure
build-up in the tank to release slowly and avoid
fuel spillage.
Only refuel the machine in a well ventilated
place. If fuel has been spilled, immediately clean
the machine – do not allow your clothes to be
splashed with fuel. If that happens, change your
clothes at once.
Dust may collect on the engine unit, particularly
around the carburetor. If dust gets mixed with
fuel – risk of fire. For this reason, ensure that the
dust is always removed.
Check for fuel leakage! Never start
the engine if fuel has been spilled or
is leaking – Fatal burns may result!
2.3.1 Bayonet-type fuel cap
Never use a tool to open or close the bayonet-
type fuel cap. This could damage the cap and
cause fuel to leak out.
Close the bayonet-type fuel cap carefully after
refueling.
2.4 Diamond abrasive chain
The diamond abrasive chain, guide bar and
chain sprocket must match each other and your
concrete cutter.
Use only approved diamond abrasive chains. If
unauthorized chains are used, aggressive cutting
behavior cannot be ruled out. This may lead to
uncontrolled and exceedingly dangerous reac‐
tion forces (kickback) in the machine – risk of
fatal injuries!
Only use diamond abrasive chain for the speci‐
fied materials, observe diamond abrasive chain
codes.
Always cut with water.
Before fitting used diamond abrasive chains,
check that they are not cracked, chipped, check
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