Instruction Manual

GS 461
English
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Maintenance and Care
The following information applies under normal operating conditions. The specified intervals 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 yearly if faulty if damaged as required
Complete machine
Visual inspection (condition, leaks) XX
Clean X
Throttle trigger, throttle trigger lockout, Master
Control Lever
Checking operation XX
Manual fuel pump (if fitted)
Check X
Have repaired by an authorized STIHL dealer 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
2)
XX
Air filter
Clean XX
Replace X