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  • Page 1 FR 460 TC-FM 2 - 25 Instruction Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    STIHL expressly commit themselves to a sus‐ tainable and responsible handling of natural resources. This user manual is intended to help you use your STIHL product safely and in an environmentally friendly manner over a long service life. We thank you for your confidence in us and hope you will enjoy working with your STIHL product.

  • Page 3: Overview

    The manual fuel pump makes it easier to start 26 Screw plug the engine. The screw plug closes the filler opening for 6 Choke lever STIHL gear grease. The choke lever helps start the engine. 27 Gear housing 7 Shutter The gear housing encloses the gearbox.

  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    English 4 Safety Precautions Shutter is in summer mode in this position. 31 Throttle trigger The throttle trigger is used to control the Engine is operated or started with the engine speed. choke control in this position. 32 Control handle Engine can be started with the choke con‐...
  • Page 5 4.1.2 Deflector for mowing heads Intended Use Meanings of warning signs and labels on the The STIHL FR 460 TC-FM brushcutter backpack deflector for mowing heads: is designed for the following applications: Use this deflector for mowing heads. – With a mowing head: Mowing grass –...
  • Page 6 ► If you are using a metal cutting attachment: Wear steel-toed safety ence of alcohol, medication or drugs. boots. ► If you have any queries: Contact a STIHL servicing dealer for assistance. ► Wear long trousers made from resistant ■ The trimmer’s ignition system produces an material.
  • Page 7 ► Replace worn or damaged labels. – Cutting edges of the metal cutting attachment ► If you are unsure: Consult a STIHL servic‐ have no burrs. ing dealer. – The wear limits are not exceeded. – If a metal cutting attachment not manufactured 4.6.2...
  • Page 8 ► Have the metal cutting attachment bal‐ regulations and environmental require‐ anced by a STIHL servicing dealer. ments. ► Observe and remain inside the wear limits. ■ Fuel, gasoline or two-stroke engine oil can ►...
  • Page 9 The user injury to people and damage to property. can lose control of the trimmer, stumble or fall ► Stop work and consult a STIHL servicing and be seriously injured. dealer. ► Keep calm and plan your work.
  • Page 10 English 4 Safety Precautions ■ In an emergency, the user may start to panic ■ The muffler and engine may be hot after a and forget to take off the carrying system. This period of operation. There is a risk of burn may result in serious injury to the user.

  • Page 11: Preparing Trimmer For Operation

    ► Check the controls, 10.1. ► If you cannot carry out this work: Do not use your brushcutter and contact your STIHL ► Secure the throttle cable (8) with the throttle dealer for assistance. cable retainer (9) to the flexible drive tube (10) in such a way that the throttle cable (8) is not wrapped around the flexible drive tube (10).
  • Page 12 English 6 Assembling the Trimmer Mounting the Loop Handle ► Shut off the engine. ► Push the deflector (1) into the guides on the gear housing up to the limit stop. ► Insert and tighten the screws (2). ► Fit clamp (4) in the loop handle (3). ►...
  • Page 13 6 Assembling the Trimmer English Mounting and Removing the Mowing Head 6.7.1 Mounting the Mowing Head ► Shut off the engine. ► Place the thrust plate (2) on the shaft (3) so that its smaller diameter faces up. ► Fit the mowing head (1) on the shaft (3) and turn it counterclockwise by hand.

  • Page 14: Adjusting Trimmer For User

    ► Thoroughly mix the fuel. STIHL recommends you use STIHL MotoMix. ► Do not top up with fuel stored for more than If you mix the fuel yourself, use only STIHL two- 30 days (STIHL MotoMix: 5 years). stroke engine oil or another high-performance ►...

  • Page 15: Starting And Stopping The Engine

    Throttle cable adjustment is not correct. during work. If the ambient temperature is above ► If the engine does not start: Start engine (with‐ 0°C, the motor can be started with the STIHL out STIHL ElectroStart). ElectroStart. If the brushcutter is stored at ambi‐...

  • Page 16: Testing The Trimmer

    ► If the trigger can be pulled: Do not use your ► Pull the starter grip slowly with your right hand trimmer and contact your STIHL dealer for until you feel it engage. assistance. ► Pull the starter grip quickly and allow the The throttle trigger lockout is defective.

  • Page 17: Operating The Trimmer

    The accessories are availa‐ ► Run the engine for at least 30 seconds but no ble from a STIHL servicing dealer. more than 60 seconds (A) without depressing the throttle trigger. 11.2 Summer Operation ►...
  • Page 18 ► Move forward slowly in a controlled manner. ► If the engine stops repeatedly: Do not use your trimmer and contact your STIHL servicing 11.6 Thinning with a brush knife dealer for assistance. The brushcutter is defective.

  • Page 19: After Finishing Work

    12 After Finishing Work English ► Loosen the wing screw (1). Automatic feed does not operate if the mowing ► Remove shaft (2) from the coupling sleeve (3). lines are shorter than 25 mm. ► Mount the protective cap (4). ►...

  • Page 20: Cleaning

    (5). ► Allow trimmer to cool down. ► Completely pull out the flexible shaft (6). ► Clean the trimmer with a damp cloth or STIHL ► If the flexible shaft (6) has turned blue: resin solvent. Replace the flexible shaft (6).

  • Page 21: Repairing

    0°C. The battery of the ► Start engine (without STIHL ElectroStart). STIHL ElectroStart ► If the engine still fails to start: Contact a STIHL servic‐ has run empty. ing dealer. The engine idles The carburetor has ► Allow brushcutter to warm up to +10°C.

  • Page 22: Specifications

    Throttle cable adjust‐ ► Adjust the throttle cable. ment is not correct. The engine switches The pickup body is ► Contact a STIHL servicing dealer. off although there is not located in the still fuel in the fuel right place.

  • Page 23: Combinations Of Cutting Attachments And Deflectors

    21.1 Approved Power Tool Attach‐ 22.1 Spare parts and accessories ments These symbols indicate original STIHL spare parts and original STIHL acces‐ sories. Power tool attachment Soil cultivator STIHL recommends the use of original STIHL spare parts and accessories. 0458-563-0101-A...

  • Page 24: Disposal

    25 UKCA Declaration of Con‐ Improper disposal can be harmful to health and pollute the environment. formity ► Take STIHL products including packaging to a suitable collection point for recycling in accord‐ 25.1 STIHL FR 460 TC-FM brush‐ ance with local regulations.
  • Page 25 25 UKCA Declaration of Conformity English The technical documents are stored at ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG. The year of manufacture, country of manufacture and serial number are specified on the rating plate of the brushcutter. Waiblingen, 08.10.2021 ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG Dr.
  • Page 26 English 25 UKCA Declaration of Conformity 0458-563-0101-A...
  • Page 27 25 UKCA Declaration of Conformity English 0458-563-0101-A...
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