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  • Page 1 STIHL FS 460 C-M, 490 C-M Instruction Manual...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Minimize Wear and Avoid Damage This instruction manual is protected by copyright. All rights reserved, especially the rights to reproduce, translate and process with electronic systems. FS 460 C-M, FS 460 C-M L, FS 490 C-M, FS 490 C-M L...

  • Page 4: Guide To Using This Manual

    Do not lend or rent your power tool Handle heating without the instruction manual. Be sure that anyone using it understands the information contained in this manual. FS 460 C-M, FS 460 C-M L, FS 490 C-M, FS 490 C-M L...
  • Page 5 Use only high quality tools and accessories in order to avoid the risk of accidents and damage to the machine. FS 460 C-M, FS 460 C-M L, FS 490 C-M, FS 490 C-M L...
  • Page 6 Never attempt to modify the controls – or safety devices in any way. Do not fuel a hot engine – fuel may spill and cause a fire. FS 460 C-M, FS 460 C-M L, FS 490 C-M, FS 490 C-M L...
  • Page 7 (shouts, alarms, etc.) is restricted. In the event of imminent danger or in an emergency, press the stop switch to shut off the engine. FS 460 C-M, FS 460 C-M L, FS 490 C-M, FS 490 C-M L...
  • Page 8 (out of balance). unnecessarily, accelerate the engine only when working. Special care must be taken when working in difficult, over-grown terrain. FS 460 C-M, FS 460 C-M L, FS 490 C-M, FS 490 C-M L...
  • Page 9 To reduce the risk of injury, a metal regularly as specified. cutting attachment not manufactured by STIHL must not be heavier, thicker, have a different shape or a diameter FS 460 C-M, FS 460 C-M L, FS 490 C-M, FS 490 C-M L...
  • Page 10 To reduce the risk of fire, do not service or store your machine near open flames. Check the fuel filler cap for leaks at regular intervals. FS 460 C-M, FS 460 C-M L, FS 490 C-M, FS 490 C-M L...
  • Page 11 STIHL Polycut Mowing Head with Polymer Blades For mowing unobstructed edges of meadows (without posts, fences, trees or similar obstacles). FS 460 C-M, FS 460 C-M L, FS 490 C-M, FS 490 C-M L...
  • Page 12 2 cm – do not cut thicker stems – risk of accidents. FS 460 C-M, FS 460 C-M L, FS 490 C-M, FS 490 C-M L...
  • Page 13 – always Use circular saw blades only with a keep the cutting attachment below hip matching limit stop of the correct level during this process. diameter. FS 460 C-M, FS 460 C-M L, FS 490 C-M, FS 490 C-M L...

  • Page 14: Approved Combinations Of Cutting Attachment, Deflector, Limit Stop And Harness

    English Approved Combinations of Cutting Attachment, Deflector, Limit Stop and Harness Cutting Attachment Deflector, Limit Stop Harness FS 460 C-M, FS 460 C-M L, FS 490 C-M, FS 490 C-M L...

  • Page 15: Mounting The Bike Handle

    Brush knife 305-2 Spezial (305 mm dia.) 22 Full harness must be used 10 Brush knife 300-3 (300 mm dia.) 11 Shredder blade 270-2 (270 mm dia.) FS 460 C-M, FS 460 C-M L, FS 490 C-M, FS 490 C-M L...
  • Page 16 (10) in the handle support (7). the clamps and secure them to the handle support on the machine. FS 460 C-M, FS 460 C-M L, FS 490 C-M, FS 490 C-M L...
  • Page 17 (13) points up. Take out the screw (11) and remove counterclockwise until the handle the nut (12) from the control support can be moved. handle (1). FS 460 C-M, FS 460 C-M L, FS 490 C-M, FS 490 C-M L...
  • Page 18 A is about 17 cm (7 in). above to swing the handles up and turn the handlebar Do not clamp the curved part of the counterclockwise. handlebar. FS 460 C-M, FS 460 C-M L, FS 490 C-M, FS 490 C-M L...

  • Page 19: Adjusting The Throttle Cable

    Deflectors (1 to 4) are mounted to the gearbox in the same way. FS 460 C-M, FS 460 C-M L, FS 490 C-M, FS 490 C-M L...

  • Page 20: Mounting The Cutting Attachment

    Have this work performed by your servicing dealer. Fit guard ring (2) only when you use STIHL recommends a STIHL servicing circular saw blades. dealer. FS 460 C-M, FS 460 C-M L, FS 490 C-M, FS 490 C-M L...
  • Page 21 Check inside of guard ring (4) and area Deflector". around it for dirt at regular intervals, or when you change the cutting attachment, and clean if necessary as follows: FS 460 C-M, FS 460 C-M L, FS 490 C-M, FS 490 C-M L...
  • Page 22 Use guard ring for mowing firmly. attachments. NOTICE Remove the tool used to block the shaft. Removing the Mowing Head Block the shaft. Unscrew the mowing head clockwise. FS 460 C-M, FS 460 C-M L, FS 490 C-M, FS 490 C-M L...
  • Page 23 WARNING If the mounting nut has become too WARNING loose, fit a new one. If the mounting nut has become too loose, fit a new one. FS 460 C-M, FS 460 C-M L, FS 490 C-M, FS 490 C-M L...
  • Page 24 Place the cutting attachment (1) in position. Do not use the guard washer (1) with circular saw blades. WARNING Collar (a) must locate in the cutting attachment's mounting hole (b). FS 460 C-M, FS 460 C-M L, FS 490 C-M, FS 490 C-M L...

  • Page 25: Fuel

    1 part oil and the fuel tank. Gasoline Use only high-quality brand-name gasoline with a minimum octane rating of 90 – leaded or unleaded. FS 460 C-M, FS 460 C-M L, FS 490 C-M, FS 490 C-M L...

  • Page 26: Fueling

    WARNING Pressure may build up in the canister – open it carefully. Clean the fuel tank and canister from time to time. FS 460 C-M, FS 460 C-M L, FS 490 C-M, FS 490 C-M L...

  • Page 27: Fitting The Full Harness

    20 cm above the ground. Place the cap in the opening. Turn the cap clockwise as far as stop and tighten it down as firmly as possible by hand. FS 460 C-M, FS 460 C-M L, FS 490 C-M, FS 490 C-M L...

  • Page 28: Starting / Stopping The Engine

    (4) at least five times – even if to switch off the ignition. The ignition is the bulb is filled with fuel. 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...
  • Page 29 As soon as the engine runs smoothly After a cold start, allow the engine to warm up in the Start } position. FS 460 C-M, FS 460 C-M L, FS 490 C-M, FS 490 C-M L...
  • Page 30 Go to section "Stopping the Engine". Go to "Adjusting the Throttle Cable". If the engine speed does not increase, your machine is ready for operation. FS 460 C-M, FS 460 C-M L, FS 490 C-M, FS 490 C-M L...

  • Page 31: Operating Instructions

    Fit the filter in the filter housing. Fit the filter cover. Use only high quality air filters to ensure Loosen the screws (1). the engine is protected from abrasive dust. FS 460 C-M, FS 460 C-M L, FS 490 C-M, FS 490 C-M L...

  • Page 32: M-Tronic

    STIHL recommends that you have servicing and repair work carried out exclusively by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer. FS 460 C-M, FS 460 C-M L, FS 490 C-M, FS 490 C-M L...
  • Page 33 At temperatures above –10°C Change the position of the shutter if necessary. Remove the parts of the cover plate kit and refit the standard parts for summer operation. FS 460 C-M, FS 460 C-M L, FS 490 C-M, FS 490 C-M L...

  • Page 34: Electric Handle Heating

    Lift the front of the cap (2) and push it to the rear to disengage. Leave the cap to one side. Pull off the spark plug boot (3). Unscrew the spark plug. FS 460 C-M, FS 460 C-M L, FS 490 C-M, FS 490 C-M L...

  • Page 35: Engine Running Behavior

    If the spark plug comes with a detachable adapter nut (1), screw the adapter onto the thread and tighten it down firmly to reduce the risk of arcing and fire. FS 460 C-M, FS 460 C-M L, FS 490 C-M, FS 490 C-M L...

  • Page 36: Rewind Starter

    (2) in any way. See cutting attachment packaging for additional sharpening instructions. Keep the packaging for future reference. FS 460 C-M, FS 460 C-M L, FS 490 C-M, FS 490 C-M L...

  • Page 37: Maintaining The Mowing Head

    Pull the spool up – rotate it about 1/6 turn counterclockwise until it If necessary, remove the mowing engages – and allow it to spring head. back. Pull ends of the lines outward. FS 460 C-M, FS 460 C-M L, FS 490 C-M, FS 490 C-M L...

  • Page 38: Inspection And Maintenance By User

    The mowing head is supplied with oil or grease. illustrated instructions for replacing the blades. Keep the instructions for the mowing head in a safe place. FS 460 C-M, FS 460 C-M L, FS 490 C-M, FS 490 C-M L...
  • Page 39 Apply only sufficient pressure to hold the levers against their stops. Rotate screw in throttle trigger 1/2 turn counterclockwise. Release the throttle trigger and throttle trigger lockout. FS 460 C-M, FS 460 C-M L, FS 490 C-M, FS 490 C-M L...

  • Page 40: Inspections And Maintenance By Dealer

    The guard may wear as a result of rubbing against the side plate of the harness during operation and should be replaced if necessary. FS 460 C-M, FS 460 C-M L, FS 490 C-M, FS 490 C-M L...

  • Page 41: Maintenance And Care

    Readjust electrode gap Spark plug Replace after every 100 operating hours Visual inspection Cooling inlets Clean Cylinder fins Clean FS 460 C-M, FS 460 C-M L, FS 490 C-M, FS 490 C-M L...

  • Page 42: Metal Cutting Attachments

    Tighten down the muffler mounting screws firmly after first 10 to 20 hours of operation. see chapter "Inspections and Maintenance by Dealer", section "Antivibration Elements" FS 460 C-M, FS 460 C-M L, FS 490 C-M, FS 490 C-M L...

  • Page 43: Minimize Wear And Avoid Damage

    Clutch – STIHL recommends that you have Filters (air, fuel) – servicing and repair work carried out Rewind starter – exclusively by an authorized STIHL FS 460 C-M, FS 460 C-M L, FS 490 C-M, FS 490 C-M L...

  • Page 44: Main Parts

    14 Choke lever 15 Manual fuel pump 16 Filter cover FS 490 17 Fuel tank 18 Switch for handle heating (option) 19 Wear guard Serial number FS 460 C-M, FS 460 C-M L, FS 490 C-M, FS 490 C-M L...

  • Page 45: Specifications

    Cut-off speed (rated): 12,300 rpm Max. output shaft Shredder blade speed (cutting Shredder deflector (only for attachment): 8,870 rpm shredding with shredder blades) Ignition System Electronic magneto ignition FS 460 C-M, FS 460 C-M L, FS 490 C-M, FS 490 C-M L...
  • Page 46 K - factor in accordance FS 490 C - EM W: 1795 mm with Directive 2006/42/EC is 2.0 m/s for the vibration measurement. FS 460 C-M, FS 460 C-M L, FS 490 C-M, FS 490 C-M L...

  • Page 47: Maintenance And Repairs

    Original STIHL parts can be identified by the STIHL part number, the { logo and the STIHL parts symbol K (the symbol may appear alone on small parts). FS 460 C-M, FS 460 C-M L, FS 490 C-M, FS 490 C-M L...

  • Page 48: Ec Declaration Of Conformity

    EN 61000 - 6 - 1 The measured and guaranteed sound power levels were determined according to Directive 2000/14/EC, Annex V, using the ISO 10884 standard. FS 460 C-M, FS 460 C-M L, FS 490 C-M, FS 490 C-M L...
  • Page 49 English FS 460 C-M, FS 460 C-M L, FS 490 C-M, FS 490 C-M L...
  • Page 50 English FS 460 C-M, FS 460 C-M L, FS 490 C-M, FS 490 C-M L...
  • Page 52 0458-746-0121-C englisch www.stihl.com *04587460121C* 0458-746-0121-C...

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