Instruction Manual

GS 461
English
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Maintenance and Care
The following maintenance intervals apply for normal operating conditions only. The specified inter-
vals must be shortened accordingly when working for longer than normal or under difficult cutting
conditions (extensive dust, etc.).
Before starting work At the end of work and/or daily Whenever tank is refilled Weekly Monthly Annually If faulty If damaged As required
Complete machine
Visual inspection (condition, leaks) XX
Clean X
Throttle trigger, throttle trigger lockout, master con-
trol lever
Function test XX
Manual fuel pump (if present)
check X
Have repaired by a specialist dealer
1)
X
Fuel pickup body in fuel tank
check X
replace XXX
Fuel tank Clean X
Water supply, chain lubrication check X
Diamond abrasive chain
Check, pay attention to sharpness XX
Check chain tension, retension if necessary; also
check every 15 minutes while working, retension
if necessary
XX
sharpen X
clean and spray with STIHL Multispray X
Guide bar
check (wear, damage, action of sprocket nose) X
clean and spray with STIHL Multispray X
Flip X
Deburr X
replace XX
Chain sprocket Check, replace if necessary X
3)
XX
Air filter
Clean XX
replace X