Stihl Fs 410 C Instruction Manual

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STIHL FS 360 C-M, 410 C-M, 
460 C-M, 490 C-M
Instruction Manual 

Original Instruction Manual Printed on chlorine-free paper
Printing inks contain vegetable oils, paper can be recycled. © ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG, 2016
0458-746-0121-D. VA1.F16. 
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FS 360 C-M, FS 410 C-M, FS 460 C-M, FS 490 C-M
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Contents
Dear Customer,
Thank you for choosing a quality 
engineered STIHL product.
It has been...

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Pictograms
The meanings of the pictograms 
attached to the machine are explained in 
this manual.
Depending on the model concerned, the 
following pictograms may be attached to 
your machine.
Symbols in text
WARNING
Warning where there is a risk of an 
accident or personal injury or serious 
damage to property.
NOTICE
Caution where there is a risk of 
damaging the machine or its individual 
components.
Engineering improvements
STIHL's...

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3 The use of noise emitting power tools 
may be restricted to certain times by 
national or local regulations.
To operate the power tool you must be 
rested, in good physical condition and 
mental health.
If you have any condition that might be 
aggravated by strenuous work, check 
with your doctor before operating a 
power tool.
Persons with pacemakers only: The 
ignition system of your power tool 
produces an electromagnetic field of a 
very low...

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Transporting the Power Tool
Always stop the engine.
Carry the unit hanging from the shoulder 
strap or properly balanced by the drive 
tube. Fit transport guard on metal cutting 
attachments to avoid the risk of injury 
from blade contact
Transporting by vehicle: Properly secure 
your power tool to prevent turnover, fuel 
spillage and damage.
Fueling
Always shut off the engine before 
refueling.
Do not fuel a hot engine – fuel may spill 
and cause...

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5 –Keep the handles dry and clean – 
free from oil and dirt – for safe 
control of the power tool.
–Adjust the harness and handle(s) to 
suit your height and reach. See 
chapters on "Fitting the Harness" 
and "Balancing the Machine".
To reduce the risk of accidents, do not 
operate your power tool if it is damaged 
or not properly assembled.
If you use a shoulder strap or full 
harness: Practice removing and putting 
down the power...

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6 To reduce the risk of accidents, take a 
break in good time to avoid tiredness or 
exhaustion.
Work calmly and carefully – in daylight 
conditions and only when visibility is 
good. Stay alert so as not to endanger 
others.
To reduce the risk of serious or fatal 
injury from breathing toxic fumes, 
ensure proper ventilation when working 
in trenches, hollows or other confined 
locations.
To reduce the risk of accidents, stop 
work immediately in...

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7 This may cause parts of the cutting 
attachment to come off and hit the 
operator or bystanders at high speed 
and result in serious or fatal injuries.
When using mowing heads
Use only the deflector with properly 
mounted line limiting blade to ensure the 
mowing lines are automatically trimmed 
to the approved length.
To reduce the risk of injury, always turn 
off the engine before adjusting the nylon 
line of manually adjustable mowing 
heads...

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Maintenance and Repairs
Service the machine regularly. Do not 
attempt any maintenance or repair work 
not described in the instruction manual. 
Have all other work performed by a 
servicing dealer.
STIHL recommends that you have 
servicing and repair work carried out 
exclusively by an authorized STIHL 
servicing dealer. STIHL dealers are 
regularly given the opportunity to attend 
training courses and are supplied with 
the necessary technical...