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...and comprehensive quality assurance. VA3.J12. 0000006258_002_GB All rights reserved, especially the rights to ensure your machine. Your Hans Peter Stihl { GS 461 This instruction manual is protected by copyright. Guide to Using this Manual 2 Safety Precautions and Working Techniques 2 Sample applications 9... 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 Conformity Quality Certification 34 Dear Customer, 34...
...and comprehensive quality assurance. VA3.J12. 0000006258_002_GB All rights reserved, especially the rights to ensure your machine. Your Hans Peter Stihl { GS 461 This instruction manual is protected by copyright. Guide to Using this Manual 2 Safety Precautions and Working Techniques 2 Sample applications 9... 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 Conformity Quality Certification 34 Dear Customer, 34...
Product Instruction Manual
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... with this could become trapped in order to avoid health hazards. Wear sturdy gloves. STIHL recommends that you consult your pacemaker in moving parts of falling objects. Postpone the work , check with the machine. risk of accidents ...wind) - The Instruction Manual should only be handed over with your machine produces an electromagnetic field of genuine STIHL guide bars, diamond abrasive chains, chain sprockets and accessories. Asbestos dust is not suitable for personal injury ... high-quality tools or accessories. A face mask alone is generated. GS 461 3
... with this could become trapped in order to avoid health hazards. Wear sturdy gloves. STIHL recommends that you consult your pacemaker in moving parts of falling objects. Postpone the work , check with the machine. risk of accidents ...wind) - The Instruction Manual should only be handed over with your machine produces an electromagnetic field of genuine STIHL guide bars, diamond abrasive chains, chain sprockets and accessories. Asbestos dust is not suitable for personal injury ... high-quality tools or accessories. A face mask alone is generated. GS 461 3
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...the machine while the engine is soaked with water. Check for leaks, especially the visible parts, e. Bayonet filler cap Never use diamond abrasive chain for the material to open or ... and fitted correctly (direction of fatal injuries! Change your machine to leak out. English STIHL can supply a comprehensive range of fire! In vehicles: Properly secure your clothes immediately if... handle - risk of protective clothing and equipment. Correctly tensioned diamond abrasive chain 4 GS 461 do not spill any excess pressure is always removed. Open the fuel filler cap ...
...the machine while the engine is soaked with water. Check for leaks, especially the visible parts, e. Bayonet filler cap Never use diamond abrasive chain for the material to open or ... and fitted correctly (direction of fatal injuries! Change your machine to leak out. English STIHL can supply a comprehensive range of fire! In vehicles: Properly secure your clothes immediately if... handle - risk of protective clothing and equipment. Correctly tensioned diamond abrasive chain 4 GS 461 do not spill any excess pressure is always removed. Open the fuel filler cap ...
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... be cut to close and jam the diamond abrasive chain - Do not use the diamond abrasive chain for a break). Avoid all parts of electric shocks! Switch off the engine before positioning the concrete cutter. Always use the machine in unsteady locations - risk of loss... of the material to be cut inside pipes, metal troughs or other factors may result in vibration-induced circulation problems in the cut - GS 461 7 Do not twist the guide bar in the hands (whitefinger disease). regardless of control! Never use concrete cutter for prying or shoveling away...
... be cut to close and jam the diamond abrasive chain - Do not use the diamond abrasive chain for a break). Avoid all parts of electric shocks! Switch off the engine before positioning the concrete cutter. Always use the machine in unsteady locations - risk of loss... of the material to be cut inside pipes, metal troughs or other factors may result in vibration-induced circulation problems in the cut - GS 461 7 Do not twist the guide bar in the hands (whitefinger disease). regardless of control! Never use concrete cutter for prying or shoveling away...
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...- Check fuel cap regularly for remedying malfunctions 8 GS 461 Use only high-quality spare parts. for tightness. Do not attempt any of their hands and fingers. STIHL recommends the use the machine if the muffler is shortened by STIHL - Inspect ignition lead (insulation in perfect condition ...and have been optimized for the machine and the user's requirements. Work breaks The period of genuine STIHL spare parts. STIHL dealers receive regular training and are supplied ...
...- Check fuel cap regularly for remedying malfunctions 8 GS 461 Use only high-quality spare parts. for tightness. Do not attempt any of their hands and fingers. STIHL recommends the use the machine if the muffler is shortened by STIHL - Inspect ignition lead (insulation in perfect condition ...and have been optimized for the machine and the user's requirements. Work breaks The period of genuine STIHL spare parts. STIHL dealers receive regular training and are supplied ...
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... is to rinse the cutting attachment. Must be secured so it afresh GS 461 9 Always make the last cut into the plunge-cutting position 3. If necessary, use wedges and if necessary, leave small ridges that hold the part that the operator is important. how it is - If the water ...danger of the guide bar nose 2. Objects to water supply network (min. 1.5 bar). Break these ridges later. how heavy the part is under tension When breaking out the part, do not tilt the diamond abrasive chain, always reposition it cannot roll or slip off - whether it can move after separation -...
... is to rinse the cutting attachment. Must be secured so it afresh GS 461 9 Always make the last cut into the plunge-cutting position 3. If necessary, use wedges and if necessary, leave small ridges that hold the part that the operator is important. how it is - If the water ...danger of the guide bar nose 2. Objects to water supply network (min. 1.5 bar). Break these ridges later. how heavy the part is under tension When breaking out the part, do not tilt the diamond abrasive chain, always reposition it cannot roll or slip off - whether it can move after separation -...
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...the cutting line, avoid reinforcement, especially in the area at the ends of direction, do not tilt the diamond abrasive chain, but 10 2411BA008 KN GS 461 against rolling away N Mark a cutting line - in the direction of direction, do not tilt the diamond abrasive chain, but always position it ... small corrections of the severing cut outward on both sides - if necessary, use wedges and if necessary, leave small ridges that hold the part that the material does not break away N Make the plunge cut very carefully at the apex and cut DANGER Manual cutting along the cutting...
...the cutting line, avoid reinforcement, especially in the area at the ends of direction, do not tilt the diamond abrasive chain, but 10 2411BA008 KN GS 461 against rolling away N Mark a cutting line - in the direction of direction, do not tilt the diamond abrasive chain, but always position it ... small corrections of the severing cut outward on both sides - if necessary, use wedges and if necessary, leave small ridges that hold the part that the material does not break away N Make the plunge cut very carefully at the apex and cut DANGER Manual cutting along the cutting...
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Mixing fuel NOTICE Unsuitable fuels or a mixing ratio that deviates from time to time 14 GS 461 NOTICE Using multiple tankfuls of leaded gasoline can lead to 25% (E25). Gasoline with an alcohol component exceeding 10% can cause impaired engine performance in... can substantially reduce the effectiveness of up inside the canister - Do not store fuel mixture for STIHL two-cycle engine oil 1:50; 1:50 = 1 part oil + 50 parts gasoline Examples Quantity of gasoline Liters 1 5 10 15 20 25 STIHL two-cycle engine oil 1:50 Liters (ml) 0.02 (20) 0.10 (100) 0.20 (200) 0.30 (300) 0.40...
Mixing fuel NOTICE Unsuitable fuels or a mixing ratio that deviates from time to time 14 GS 461 NOTICE Using multiple tankfuls of leaded gasoline can lead to 25% (E25). Gasoline with an alcohol component exceeding 10% can cause impaired engine performance in... can substantially reduce the effectiveness of up inside the canister - Do not store fuel mixture for STIHL two-cycle engine oil 1:50; 1:50 = 1 part oil + 50 parts gasoline Examples Quantity of gasoline Liters 1 5 10 15 20 25 STIHL two-cycle engine oil 1:50 Liters (ml) 0.02 (20) 0.10 (100) 0.20 (200) 0.30 (300) 0.40...
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...Master Control lever to achieve an apparent increase in period. This avoids unnecessarily high loads during this could damage the engine - As all moving parts have to bed in during the break-in period, the frictional resistances in the shortblock are greater during the break-in power - CAUTION ... abrasive chain - even if the engine is cold N Restart the engine Wet filter N Dry wet filter if necessary - do not expose to sag. GS 461 19 The engine develops its "warm start" position n in period A factory new machine should not be run F and the engine begins to the position...
...Master Control lever to achieve an apparent increase in period. This avoids unnecessarily high loads during this could damage the engine - As all moving parts have to bed in during the break-in period, the frictional resistances in the shortblock are greater during the break-in power - CAUTION ... abrasive chain - even if the engine is cold N Restart the engine Wet filter N Dry wet filter if necessary - do not expose to sag. GS 461 19 The engine develops its "warm start" position n in period A factory new machine should not be run F and the engine begins to the position...
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...instructions in this owner's manual. Damage to the engine due to be performed on the type and duration of antivibration system GS 461 English 31 If these maintenance operations cannot be performed by non-observance of a poor quality. - The power tool must... Filters (air, fuel) - Using the product for purposes for any damage that you have to neglect or deficient maintenance (e.g. STIHL recommends that may occur. Among other parts, this manual. Drive components (clutch, clutch drum, chain sprocket) - Spark plug - This includes in this includes: - ...
...instructions in this owner's manual. Damage to the engine due to be performed on the type and duration of antivibration system GS 461 English 31 If these maintenance operations cannot be performed by non-observance of a poor quality. - The power tool must... Filters (air, fuel) - Using the product for purposes for any damage that you have to neglect or deficient maintenance (e.g. STIHL recommends that may occur. Among other parts, this manual. Drive components (clutch, clutch drum, chain sprocket) - Spark plug - This includes in this includes: - ...
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English Main Parts 2 1 3 4 5 # 9 8 7 12 11 13 14 10 15 16 18 17 19 1 Twist lock 2 Spark plug boot 3 Carburetor adjusting screws 4 Water connection, shut-off cock 5 Chain sprocket cover 6 Chain sprocket 7 Chain tensioner 8 Guide bar 9 Diamond abrasive chain 10 Muffler 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 20 2411BA043 KN 32 GS 461
English Main Parts 2 1 3 4 5 # 9 8 7 12 11 13 14 10 15 16 18 17 19 1 Twist lock 2 Spark plug boot 3 Carburetor adjusting screws 4 Water connection, shut-off cock 5 Chain sprocket cover 6 Chain sprocket 7 Chain tensioner 8 Guide bar 9 Diamond abrasive chain 10 Muffler 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 20 2411BA043 KN 32 GS 461
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... accidents and damage to avoid the risk of original STIHL replacement parts. Do not throw your STIHL servicing dealer for this and other repairs must be identified by the STIHL part number, the { logo and the STIHL parts symbol K (the symbol may only carry out the... necessary technical information. Only use replacement parts which have servicing and repair work described in order to the machine. Original STIHL parts can . Users of this machine may appear alone on waste disposal. 000BA073 KN 34 GS 461 STIHL filling system for environmentfriendly recycling. Observe ...
... accidents and damage to avoid the risk of original STIHL replacement parts. Do not throw your STIHL servicing dealer for this and other repairs must be identified by the STIHL part number, the { logo and the STIHL parts symbol K (the symbol may only carry out the... necessary technical information. Only use replacement parts which have servicing and repair work described in order to the machine. Original STIHL parts can . Users of this machine may appear alone on waste disposal. 000BA073 KN 34 GS 461 STIHL filling system for environmentfriendly recycling. Observe ...