Instruction Manual

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© ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG, 2020 0458-761-8621-A. VA9.G20. 0000006302_013_GB
GS 461
English
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Contents
Allow only persons who fully understand
this manual to operate your concrete
cutter.
To receive maximum performance and
satisfaction from your STIHL concrete
cutter, it is important that you read,
understand and follow the safety
precautions and the operating and
maintenance instructions in the chapter
"Safety Precautions and Working
Techniques" before using your concrete
cutter. 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 concrete cutter 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.
Guide to Using this Manual 2
Safety Precautions and Working
Techniques 3
Sample Applications 16
Cutting Attachment 18
Mount Guide Bar and Diamond
Abrasive Chain 19
Tension Diamond Abrasive Chain 20
Check Tension of Diamond
Abrasive Chain 21
Fuel 21
Fueling 23
Starting / Stopping the Engine 24
Operating Instructions 28
Air Filter System 29
Remove Air Filter 29
Cleaning the Air Filter 30
Engine Management 30
Adjusting the Carburetor 30
Spark Arresting Screen in Muffler 32
Spark Plug 32
Storing the Machine 33
Taking Care of the Guide Bar 34
Checking and Replacing the Chain
Sprocket 34
Maintain and Sharpen Diamond
Abrasive Chain 35
Maintenance and Care 36
Main Parts 38
Specifications 40
Maintenance and Repairs 41
Disposal 41
Limited Warranty 41
STIHL Incorporated Federal
Emission Control Warranty
Statement 42
Trademarks 44