Operation Manual
GS 461
English
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For retensioning during operation:
N Switch off the engine
N Put on protective gloves
N Loosen nuts
N Raise the guide bar at the nose
N Use the screwdriver to turn the 
screw (1) to the right until the 
distance (a) = approx. 5 mm
If the distance (a) = approx. 5 mm 
cannot be set due to an elongated 
diamond abrasive chain, move guide bar 
– see installing "guide bar and diamond 
abrasive chain".
N Raise the guide bar further and 
tighten the nuts securely
N Check tension of diamond abrasive 
chain – diamond abrasive chain can 
be pulled across the guide bar by 
hand
A new diamond abrasive chain must be 
retensioned more frequently than one 
that has been in use already for an 
extended period.
N Check chain tension frequently – 
see "Operating Instructions"
N Switch off the engine
N Diamond abrasive chain can sag a 
maximum of a = 15 mm
N Retension diamond abrasive chain 
if necessary – see "Tensioning the 
diamond abrasive chain".
If the diamond abrasive chain sags too 
much, this leads to significantly 
increased wear of the cutting 
attachment.
A new diamond abrasive chain must be 
retensioned more frequently than one 
that has been in use already for an 
extended period.
N Check chain tension frequently – 
see "Operating Instructions"
Tension diamond abrasive 
chain
1
2411BA0015 KN
2411BA0045 KN
Check tension of diamond 
abrasive chain
a
2411BA016 KN










