Operation Manual

GS 461
English
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Cylinder fins clean XX
Carburetor
Check idle adjustment – chain must not rotate XX
Set the idle speed X
Spark plug
adjust electrode gap X
replace after 100 hours’ operation
All accessible screws, nuts and bolts (not adjusting
screws)
2)
retighten X
Spark arresting screen (present only in some
countries)
check
1)
X
clean or replace if necessary
1)
X
Exhaust bore
decarbonise after 139 hours of operation, subse-
quently after every 150 hours of operation
X
Safety information labels replace X
1)
STIHL recommends STIHL servicing dealers
2)
During initial use, tighten the cylinder block screws after 10 to 20 hours of operation
3)
If diamond abrasive chain is mounted or changed
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