Stihl FS 490 C-M Instruction Manual - Page 3

Contents English Original Instruction Manual Printed on chlorine-free paper Printing inks contain vegetable oils, paper can be recycled. Guide to Using this Manual 2 Safety Precautions and Working Techniques 3 Approved Combinations of Cutting Attachment, Deflector, Limit Stop and Harness 18 Mounting the Bike Handle 19 Adjusting the Throttle Cable 23 Mounting the Deflector 23 Mounting the Cutting Attachment 24 Fuel 28 Fueling 29 Fitting the Full Harness 31 Balancing the Machine 31 Starting / Stopping the Engine 32 Operating Instructions 34 Air filter 35 Engine Management 36 M-Tronic 36 Winter Operation 36 Electric Handle Heating 38 Spark Plug 38 Engine Running Behavior 40 Storing the Machine 40 Sharpening Metal Cutting Blades 41 Maintaining the Mowing Head 41 Inspection and Maintenance by User 43 Inspections and Maintenance by Dealer 43 Maintenance and Care 45 Main Parts 47 Specifications Maintenance and Repairs Disposal Limited Warranty STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement Trademarks 49 Allow only persons who fully understand 50 this manual to operate your clearing saw. 50 51 To receive maximum performance and satisfaction from your STIHL clearing saw, it is important that you read, understand and follow the safety 51 precautions and the operating and 53 maintenance instructions in chapter "Safety Precautions and Working Techniques" before using your clearing saw. For further information you can go to www.stihlusa.com. Contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for your area if you do not understand any of the instructions in this manual. WARNING Because a clearing saw is a high-speed cutting tool some special safety precautions must be observed to reduce the risk of personal injury. Careless or improper use may cause serious or even fatal injury. Make sure your unit is equipped with the proper deflector or limit stop, handle and harness for the type of cutting attachment being used. Always wear proper eye protection. 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 1 © ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG, 2020 0458-746-8621-C. VB1.H20. 0000006157_011_GB