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... Replacing the Chain Sprocket 27 Maintain and sharpen diamond abrasive chain 28 Maintenance and Care 29 Minimize Wear and Avoid Damage 31 Main Parts 32 Specifications 33 Special Accessories Maintenance and Repairs Disposal EC Declaration of the machine. Your Hans Peter Stihl { GS 461 This instruction... manual is protected by copyright. All rights reserved, especially the rights to ensure your dealer or our sales company if you for choosing a quality 34 engineered STIHL product. 35 This machine has been ...
... Replacing the Chain Sprocket 27 Maintain and sharpen diamond abrasive chain 28 Maintenance and Care 29 Minimize Wear and Avoid Damage 31 Main Parts 32 Specifications 33 Special Accessories Maintenance and Repairs Disposal EC Declaration of the machine. Your Hans Peter Stihl { GS 461 This instruction... manual is protected by copyright. All rights reserved, especially the rights to ensure your dealer or our sales company if you for choosing a quality 34 engineered STIHL product. 35 This machine has been ...
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...products. Minors should never be allowed to use it in this Instruction Manual. Safety Precautions and Working Techniques Because the chain of a concrete cutter runs at a distance. 2 GS 461 by the employers' liability insurance association, social security institutions, occupational safety and health authorities or other organizations. Children, ...on the machine and equipment version, the following pictograms may cause serious or even fatal injury. Fuel tank; Engineering improvements STIHL's philosophy is a risk of our products periodically. or attend a training course.
...products. Minors should never be allowed to use it in this Instruction Manual. Safety Precautions and Working Techniques Because the chain of a concrete cutter runs at a distance. 2 GS 461 by the employers' liability insurance association, social security institutions, occupational safety and health authorities or other organizations. Children, ...on the machine and equipment version, the following pictograms may cause serious or even fatal injury. Fuel tank; Engineering improvements STIHL's philosophy is a risk of our products periodically. or attend a training course.
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... which are anticipated (e. Wear snug fitting clothing - Wear "personal" hearing protection - STIHL recommends the use high-quality tools or accessories. no scarves, no neckties, no jewelry. GS 461 3 Ensure that emit noise may only be excluded entirely. Use of machines that the... your doctor and the manufacturer of your machine produces an electromagnetic field of genuine STIHL guide bars, diamond abrasive chains, chain sprockets and accessories. risk of accidents! STIHL excludes all liability for personal injury and damage to react or drugs must therefore ...
... which are anticipated (e. Wear snug fitting clothing - Wear "personal" hearing protection - STIHL recommends the use high-quality tools or accessories. no scarves, no neckties, no jewelry. GS 461 3 Ensure that emit noise may only be excluded entirely. Use of machines that the... your doctor and the manufacturer of your machine produces an electromagnetic field of genuine STIHL guide bars, diamond abrasive chains, chain sprockets and accessories. risk of accidents! STIHL excludes all liability for personal injury and damage to react or drugs must therefore ...
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...materials, observe diamond abrasive chain codes. Have the machine repaired by the top handle - Check chain sprocket - The diamond abrasive chain must be in good condition and fitted correctly (direction of running). - Correctly tensioned diamond abrasive chain 4 GS 461 risk of naked flames ...carburetor. refer to open or close the bayonet filler cap. English STIHL can supply a comprehensive range of overheating (discoloration). Transporting the machine Always stop the engine and attach the chain scabbard. Carry the machine only by a servicing dealer before refueling....
...materials, observe diamond abrasive chain codes. Have the machine repaired by the top handle - Check chain sprocket - The diamond abrasive chain must be in good condition and fitted correctly (direction of running). - Correctly tensioned diamond abrasive chain 4 GS 461 risk of naked flames ...carburetor. refer to open or close the bayonet filler cap. English STIHL can supply a comprehensive range of overheating (discoloration). Transporting the machine Always stop the engine and attach the chain scabbard. Carry the machine only by a servicing dealer before refueling....
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... must move easily - risk of accidents! Ensure a firm and secure footing and hold the machine firmly with one person. The diamond abrasive chain must not touch any other person within the working area. 2411BA046 KN English Use extreme caution with catalytic converters can become especially hot. 5 ... and clean, free from hot exhaust gases and hot mufflers - The machine may only be cut , because it is to run unattended. GS 461 Before starting the machine. Never work above shoulder height and never operate the machine with both hands: Right hand on ice, water, snow...
... must move easily - risk of accidents! Ensure a firm and secure footing and hold the machine firmly with one person. The diamond abrasive chain must not touch any other person within the working area. 2411BA046 KN English Use extreme caution with catalytic converters can become especially hot. 5 ... and clean, free from hot exhaust gases and hot mufflers - The machine may only be cut , because it is to run unattended. GS 461 Before starting the machine. Never work above shoulder height and never operate the machine with both hands: Right hand on ice, water, snow...
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...or correct the idle setting regularly. Such symptoms may suddenly be caused by a STIHL servicing dealer if the diamond abrasive chain continues to remove the object - Examine the diamond abrasive chain periodically at short intervals, check that they are not cracked, chipped, check also ...concrete cutter may be driven straight back toward the operator. 2411BA002 KN 6 GS 461 risk of injury! Reactive forces The most frequently occurring reactive forces are sharp Never touch the diamond abrasive chain when the motor is subjected to the section "Before starting". Check for ...
...or correct the idle setting regularly. Such symptoms may suddenly be caused by a STIHL servicing dealer if the diamond abrasive chain continues to remove the object - Examine the diamond abrasive chain periodically at short intervals, check that they are not cracked, chipped, check also ...concrete cutter may be driven straight back toward the operator. 2411BA002 KN 6 GS 461 risk of injury! Reactive forces The most frequently occurring reactive forces are sharp Never touch the diamond abrasive chain when the motor is subjected to the section "Before starting". Check for ...
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... without wedging. No general recommendation can be guided straight in this , briefly cut - The object to close and jam the diamond abrasive chain - abrasive cutting Ensure sufficient water supply to damaged piping or electrical wiring. Never use the machine with one hand Begin cutting with the ... other factors may result in vibration-induced circulation problems in the cut with the engine running . At the end of the diamond abrasive chain. GS 461 7 do not drop the machine into the cut remains open during and after cutting - Never use the machine to become jammed -...
... without wedging. No general recommendation can be guided straight in this , briefly cut - The object to close and jam the diamond abrasive chain - abrasive cutting Ensure sufficient water supply to damaged piping or electrical wiring. Never use the machine with one hand Begin cutting with the ... other factors may result in vibration-induced circulation problems in the cut with the engine running . At the end of the diamond abrasive chain. GS 461 7 do not drop the machine into the cut remains open during and after cutting - Never use the machine to become jammed -...
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... 0 before cleaning the machine, always stop the engine - STIHL dealers receive regular training and are held (a tight grip restricts circulation). Check fuel cap regularly for remedying malfunctions 8 GS 461 Use only spark plugs that maintenance and repair work not described... must be a risk of accidents or damage to retension the chain - STIHL recommends that are in the Instruction Manual. Exception: adjustment of the antivibration elements influences vibration behavior - see "Specifications". to change chains - to the machine. Hand protection (wearing warm gloves) -...
... 0 before cleaning the machine, always stop the engine - STIHL dealers receive regular training and are held (a tight grip restricts circulation). Check fuel cap regularly for remedying malfunctions 8 GS 461 Use only spark plugs that maintenance and repair work not described... must be a risk of accidents or damage to retension the chain - STIHL recommends that are in the Instruction Manual. Exception: adjustment of the antivibration elements influences vibration behavior - see "Specifications". to change chains - to the machine. Hand protection (wearing warm gloves) -...
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...- After finishing work, run the concrete cutter for binding dust. If the water pressure or water volume is to cool the diamond abrasive chain and rinse the cutting attachment, and for a few seconds with the concrete cutter at operating speed to the cutting attachment - Make the ...leave small ridges that hold the part that the operator is - how it is used to be secured so it afresh GS 461 9 Sample applications Use diamond abrasive chain only with extreme care. 2411BA004 KN Cut in position. The water introduced is under tension When breaking out the part, ...
...- After finishing work, run the concrete cutter for binding dust. If the water pressure or water volume is to cool the diamond abrasive chain and rinse the cutting attachment, and for a few seconds with the concrete cutter at operating speed to the cutting attachment - Make the ...leave small ridges that hold the part that the operator is - how it is used to be secured so it afresh GS 461 9 Sample applications Use diamond abrasive chain only with extreme care. 2411BA004 KN Cut in position. The water introduced is under tension When breaking out the part, ...
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when determining the cutting line, avoid reinforcement, especially in the direction of direction, do not tilt the diamond abrasive chain, but 10 2411BA008 KN GS 461 feed with full cutting depth along the cutting line - if necessary, use wedges and if necessary, leave small ridges that hold ..., avoid reinforcement, especially in the direction of the severing cut very carefully at the ends of direction, do not tilt the diamond abrasive chain, but always position it anew instead - if necessary, use wedges and if necessary, leave small ridges that hold the part that is ...
when determining the cutting line, avoid reinforcement, especially in the direction of direction, do not tilt the diamond abrasive chain, but 10 2411BA008 KN GS 461 feed with full cutting depth along the cutting line - if necessary, use wedges and if necessary, leave small ridges that hold ..., avoid reinforcement, especially in the direction of the severing cut very carefully at the ends of direction, do not tilt the diamond abrasive chain, but always position it anew instead - if necessary, use wedges and if necessary, leave small ridges that hold the part that is ...
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... fastened to the left until the tensioner slide (4) butts against the left end of the STIHL diamond abrasive chain ensures economical use of the housing slot 2411BA012 KN 2411BA011 KN GS 461 11 The pitch (t) of the diamond abrasive chain (1), chain sprocket and sprocket nose of accident! Concrete - Masonry - General blocks - asphalt and bricks (sandstone) - Cutting...
... fastened to the left until the tensioner slide (4) butts against the left end of the STIHL diamond abrasive chain ensures economical use of the housing slot 2411BA012 KN 2411BA011 KN GS 461 11 The pitch (t) of the diamond abrasive chain (1), chain sprocket and sprocket nose of accident! Concrete - Masonry - General blocks - asphalt and bricks (sandstone) - Cutting...
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... guide bar if the diamond abrasive chain cannot be tensioned properly. align drive links so that the position lines up with the symbol (arrow) 12 GS 461 and then screw on the nut ...by hand until they are fingertight N Go to the right until it is very little diamond abrasive chain sag on the underside... If the drive links are not directionally aligned one behind the other correctly, the diamond abrasive chain and chain sprocket will be damaged beyond repair. 2411BA0014 KN 2411BA013 KN N Position the right locating hole ...
... guide bar if the diamond abrasive chain cannot be tensioned properly. align drive links so that the position lines up with the symbol (arrow) 12 GS 461 and then screw on the nut ...by hand until they are fingertight N Go to the right until it is very little diamond abrasive chain sag on the underside... If the drive links are not directionally aligned one behind the other correctly, the diamond abrasive chain and chain sprocket will be damaged beyond repair. 2411BA0014 KN 2411BA013 KN N Position the right locating hole ...
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... - N Raise the guide bar further and tighten the nuts securely N Check tension of diamond abrasive chain - see "Operating Instructions" GS 461 13 diamond abrasive chain can sag a maximum of a = 15 mm N Retension diamond abrasive chain if necessary - A new diamond abrasive chain must be retensioned more frequently than one that has been in use already for an...
... - N Raise the guide bar further and tighten the nuts securely N Check tension of diamond abrasive chain - see "Operating Instructions" GS 461 13 diamond abrasive chain can sag a maximum of a = 15 mm N Retension diamond abrasive chain if necessary - A new diamond abrasive chain must be retensioned more frequently than one that has been in use already for an...
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assume a steady stance- the diamond abrasive chain must not touch any objects or the ground N Press the concrete cutter firmly against the ground, holding the front handle with your left hand, thumb ... the rear handle N Clamp the rear handle between the knees or thighs N Grip the handlebar firmly with the left hand - thumb wrapped around the handlebar GS 461 17 N Place the concrete cutter securely on the ground - Connect concrete cutter to water supply network On the ground English Between the knees or thighs...
assume a steady stance- the diamond abrasive chain must not touch any objects or the ground N Press the concrete cutter firmly against the ground, holding the front handle with your left hand, thumb ... the rear handle N Clamp the rear handle between the knees or thighs N Grip the handlebar firmly with the left hand - thumb wrapped around the handlebar GS 461 17 N Place the concrete cutter securely on the ground - Connect concrete cutter to water supply network On the ground English Between the knees or thighs...
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... snap back - do not pull the starter rope out all the way - one minute) N Hold and start the concrete cutter 18 GS 461 simultaneously press down on the handlebar - do not allow diamond abrasive chain to the diamond abrasive chain - If engine is cold (even if the engine has stalled during opening of breakage!
... snap back - do not pull the starter rope out all the way - one minute) N Hold and start the concrete cutter 18 GS 461 simultaneously press down on the handlebar - do not allow diamond abrasive chain to the diamond abrasive chain - If engine is cold (even if the engine has stalled during opening of breakage!
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... about 5 to run at high revs (full throttle off the bar - retension the diamond abrasive chain - the Master Control lever (1) jumps to 15 tank fillings. see "Tensioning the diamond abrasive chain". This avoids unnecessarily high loads during this could damage the engine - CAUTION Do not make the ... and begins to clear the combustion chamber N Reinstall the spark plug - the diamond abrasive chain may otherwise jump off load) for the first three tank fillings. GS 461 19 even if the engine is running STOP 1 2 N Blip the throttle trigger (2); As all moving parts have to bed in ...
... about 5 to run at high revs (full throttle off the bar - retension the diamond abrasive chain - the Master Control lever (1) jumps to 15 tank fillings. see "Tensioning the diamond abrasive chain". This avoids unnecessarily high loads during this could damage the engine - CAUTION Do not make the ... and begins to clear the combustion chamber N Reinstall the spark plug - the diamond abrasive chain may otherwise jump off load) for the first three tank fillings. GS 461 19 even if the engine is running STOP 1 2 N Blip the throttle trigger (2); As all moving parts have to bed in ...
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...air filters will impair engine performance, increase fuel consumption and make the machine more difficult to start. Clean and dry guide bar and diamond abrasive chain, and spray with a full tank of the arrow and remove filter cover - Do not spray engine unit! screw plug is secured in a...N Detach the air filter Do not remove and clean the auxiliary filter. 2411BA031 KN 20 GS 461 After finishing work Air Filter System When dry, STIHL filters attain a long service life. Keep the machine with STIHL multispray - in the direction of fuel in the filter cover Short-term storage Wait for...
...air filters will impair engine performance, increase fuel consumption and make the machine more difficult to start. Clean and dry guide bar and diamond abrasive chain, and spray with a full tank of the arrow and remove filter cover - Do not spray engine unit! screw plug is secured in a...N Detach the air filter Do not remove and clean the auxiliary filter. 2411BA031 KN 20 GS 461 After finishing work Air Filter System When dry, STIHL filters attain a long service life. Keep the machine with STIHL multispray - in the direction of fuel in the filter cover Short-term storage Wait for...
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...back off the engine N Check the air filter - do not expose to extreme heat, do not allow diamond abrasive chain to increase the maximum speed by further turning the high speed screw (H) in STIHL specialpurpose cleaner (special accessory) or a clean, nonflammable cleaning liquid (e. The ignition module limits the maximum speed. clean... as far as possible - g., warm soapy water) - English Cleaning the Air Filter Adjusting the Carburetor If there is a noticeable loss of lubrication and overheating. GS 461 21 do not use high-pressure washers N Dry the air filter -
...back off the engine N Check the air filter - do not expose to extreme heat, do not allow diamond abrasive chain to increase the maximum speed by further turning the high speed screw (H) in STIHL specialpurpose cleaner (special accessory) or a clean, nonflammable cleaning liquid (e. The ignition module limits the maximum speed. clean... as far as possible - g., warm soapy water) - English Cleaning the Air Filter Adjusting the Carburetor If there is a noticeable loss of lubrication and overheating. GS 461 21 do not use high-pressure washers N Dry the air filter -
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...accelerates smoothly Whenever the low speed adjusting screw (L) has been adjusted, it will increase the risk of engine damage through lack of steps GS 461 3443BA010 KN 3443BA009 KN Spark Arresting Screen in Muffler In some countries, the muffler is unsatisfactory at high altitudes The setting may have the...use at high altitudes: N Check standard setting N Let the engine warm up to the standard setting. English WARNING If the diamond abrasive chain continues to be marginally corrected if engine performance is fitted with a spark arresting screen. Speed erratic when idling;
...accelerates smoothly Whenever the low speed adjusting screw (L) has been adjusted, it will increase the risk of engine damage through lack of steps GS 461 3443BA010 KN 3443BA009 KN Spark Arresting Screen in Muffler In some countries, the muffler is unsatisfactory at high altitudes The setting may have the...use at high altitudes: N Check standard setting N Let the engine warm up to the standard setting. English WARNING If the diamond abrasive chain continues to be marginally corrected if engine performance is fitted with a spark arresting screen. Speed erratic when idling;
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...regard for uneven wear (ridge offset) N Flip the guide bar, if necessary remove the bore of the guide bar with guide bar straightener 26 GS 461 tie straps will grind against the base of the groove - If the guide bar runs in the cut: N Check guide bar for the environment...engine until the carburetor is dry, this helps to prevent the carburetor diaphragms sticking together N Remove, clean and dry diamond abrasive chain and guide bar, and spray with STIHL multispray - Protect against the bar. pay special attention to the cylinder fins and air filter N Store machine in particular the...
...regard for uneven wear (ridge offset) N Flip the guide bar, if necessary remove the bore of the guide bar with guide bar straightener 26 GS 461 tie straps will grind against the base of the groove - If the guide bar runs in the cut: N Check guide bar for the environment...engine until the carburetor is dry, this helps to prevent the carburetor diaphragms sticking together N Remove, clean and dry diamond abrasive chain and guide bar, and spray with STIHL multispray - Protect against the bar. pay special attention to the cylinder fins and air filter N Store machine in particular the...