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English - Position the power tool so that all parts of your body are clear of the cutting attachment whenever the engine is running. - The operator must use a harness as instructed in this manual, @ 23 ￭ When the unit is mounted with a metal cutting attachment, the operator must take special precautions to reduce the risk of severe injury from loss of control and contact with the cutting blade: - The operator must mount the proper deflector as instructed in this manual, @ 8.2. - The operator must use a harness, @ 9.1. ￭ Working with the cutting attachment above ground level or perpendicular to the ground increases the risk of severe injury from thrown objects. It also exposes more of the cutting attachment and makes the unit more difficult to control, increasing the risk of injury. To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury from loss of control or thrown objects: - Keep the cutting attachment at ground level, parallel to the ground. ￭ To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injuries to the operator or bystanders from contact with the cutting attachment: - Keep hands, feet and other body parts away from the cutting attachment. - Never touch a moving cutting attachment with your hand or any other part of your body. - Do not touch the cutting attachment while the engine is running. ￭ To reduce the risk of serious or fatal cut injuries to the operator or bystanders from loss of control, keep proper footing and balance at all times: - Make sure you have good balance and a secure footing at all times. - Never work on a ladder or while standing on any other insecure support. 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - Take special care in overgrown or wet terrain and always watch for hidden obstacles such as tree stumps, roots, rocks, holes and ditches to avoid stumbling or falling. - Be extremely cautious when working on slopes or uneven ground. - For better footing, always clear away fallen branches, scrub, cuttings and other material, objects or vegetation that can increase the danger of slipping, tripping or falling. - Never operate above waist height. - Do not overreach. ￭ The trimmer / brushcutter should be balanced for proper control and less fatigue during operation. - Adjust the position of the handlebar and harness to achieve and maintain a comfortable and effective working position, @ 9. 5.7.4 Working Conditions WARNING ￭ Operate your trimmer / brushcutter only under good visibility during favorable daylight conditions. - Postpone the work if the weather is windy, foggy, rainy or inclement. ￭ Your trimmer / brushcutter is a one-person machine. - Bystanders, especially children, and animals should not be allowed in the area where it is in use. - Switch it off immediately if you are approached. ￭ To reduce the risk of injury to bystanders and unauthorized users: - Never leave the trimmer / brushcutter unattended when the engine is running. - Shut off the engine during work breaks and any other time the power tool is not in use. 16 0458-838-8601-A

Section	Page
1 Introduction	4
2 Guide to Using this Manual	5
2.1 Signal Words	5
2.2 Symbols in Text	5
3 Main Parts	6
3.1 Trimmer / Brushcutter	6
3.2 Available Cutting Attachments and Deflectors	7
4 Safety Symbols on the Products	8
4.1 Trimmer / Brushcutter	8
4.2 Deflector for Mowing Heads	8
4.3 Deflector for Metal Cutting Attachments	9
5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS	9
5.1 Introduction	9
5.2 Intended Use	9
5.3 Operator	10
5.4 Personal Protective Equipment	11
5.5 Trimmer / Brushcutter	12
5.6 Fueling Instructions	13
5.7 Using the Trimmer / Brushcutter	16
5.7.1 Before Operation	16
5.7.2 Starting	17
5.7.3 Holding and Controlling the Trimmer / Brushcutter	17
5.7.4 Working Conditions	18
5.7.5 Operating Instructions	20
5.8 Working with the Cutting Attachments	22
5.8.1 Kickout (Blade Thrust) with All Metal Cutting Attachments	22
5.8.2 Using a Mowing Head	23
5.8.3 Using a Grass Cutting Blade	24
5.8.4 Using a Brush Knife	24
5.8.5 Using a Circular Saw Blade	25
6 Maintenance, Repair and Storage	26
6.1 Warnings and Instructions	26
7 Before Starting Work	27
7.1 Preparing the Trimmer / Brushcutter for Operation	27
8 Assembling the Trimmer / Brushcutter	27
8.1 Mounting the Handlebar and Control Handle	27
8.2 Mounting and Removing a Deflector or Limit Stop	28
8.2.1 Mounting a Deflector	28
8.2.2 Removing a Deflector	29
8.3 Mounting and Removing a Mowing Head	29
8.3.1 Mounting a Mowing Head	29
8.3.2 Removing a Mowing Head	30
8.4 Mounting and Removing a Metal Cutting Attachment	30
8.4.1 Mounting a Metal Cutting Attachment	30
8.4.2 Removing a Metal Cutting Attachment	31
9 Adjusting the Trimmer / Brushcutter	31
9.1 Putting on and Adjusting the Full Harness	31
9.2 Adjusting the Handlebar	32
9.3 Balancing the Trimmer / Brushcutter	32
10 Mixing Fuel and Refueling the Trimmer / Brushcutter	33
10.1 Mixing Fuel	33
10.2 Refueling the Trimmer / Brushcutter	34
11 Starting the Engine	35
11.1 Starting the Engine	35
12 Shutting Off the Engine	36
12.1 Shutting Off the Engine	36
13 Checking the Power Tool	37
13.1 Testing the Controls	37
14 During Operation	38
14.1 Using the Trimmer / Brushcutter	38
14.2 Adjusting the Nylon Line	39
15 Adjusting the Carburetor	39
15.1 STIHL M-Tronic Engine Management System	39
15.2 Calibrating the Trimmer / Brushcutter	40
15.3 Winter Operation	40
15.4 Summer Operation	41
16 After Finishing Work	41
16.1 Preparing for Transportation or Storage	41
17 Transporting	42
17.1 Transporting the Trimmer / Brushcutter	42
18 Storing	42
18.1 Storing the Trimmer / Brushcutter	42
19 Cleaning	43
19.1 Cleaning the Trimmer / Brushcutter	43
20 Inspection and Maintenance	44
20.1 Inspection and Maintenance Chart	44
20.2 Inspecting and Maintaining the Trimmer / Brushcutter	45
20.3 Sharpening and Balancing a Metal Cutting Attachment	45
21 Troubleshooting Guide	46
21.1 Trimmer / Brushcutter	46
21.2 Replacing the Air Filter	47
21.3 Cleaning the Spark Plug	47
21.4 Adjusting the Throttle Cable	48
22 Specifications	49
22.1 EPA / CARB	49
22.2 STIHL FS 361 C-M, 461 C-M	49
22.3 Symbols on the Power Tool and Deflector	49
22.4 Engineering Improvements	50
23 Approved Deflector, Cutting Attachment and Harness Combinations	51
23.1 STIHL FS 361 C-M, 461 C-M	51
24 Replacement Parts and Equipment	53
24.1 Genuine STIHL Replacement Parts	53
25 Disposal	53
25.1 Disposal of the Power Tool	53
26 Limited Warranty	53
26.1 STIHL Incorporated Limited Warranty Policy	53
27 Emission Control Warranty	53
27.1 STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement	53
27.2 STIHL Incorporated California Exhaust and Evaporative Emissions Control Warranty Statement	55
28 Trademarks	57
28.1 Registered Trademarks	57
28.2 Common Law Trademarks	58
29 Addresses	58
29.1 STIHL Incorporated	58
1 Introducción	60
2 Acerca de este manual de instrucciones	61
2.1 Palabras identificadoras	61
2.2 Símbolos en el texto	61
3 Componentes importantes	62
3.1 Motoguadaña / desmalezadora	62
3.2 Accesorios de corte y deflectores disponibles	63
4 Símbolos de seguridad en los productos	64
4.1 Motoguadaña / desmalezadora	64
4.2 Deflector para cabezas segadoras	65
4.3 Deflector para accesorios de corte de metal	65
5 INSTRUCCIONES IMPORTANTES DE SEGURIDAD	65
5.1 Introducción	65
5.2 Uso previsto	66
5.3 Operador	66
5.4 Equipos de protección personal	67
5.5 Motoguadaña / desmalezadora	68
5.6 Instrucciones para el llenado de combustible	69
5.7 Uso de la motoguadaña / desmalezadora	73
5.7.1 Antes de usar	73
5.7.2 Arranque	74
5.7.3 Sujeción y control de la motoguadaña / desmalezadora	75
5.7.4 Condiciones de trabajo	76
5.7.5 Instrucciones de manejo	78
5.8 Uso de los accesorios de corte	81
5.8.1 Expulsión (disparo de la cuchilla) con todos los accesorios de corte metálicos	81
5.8.2 Uso de una cabeza segadora	82
5.8.3 Uso de una cuchilla para pasto	83
5.8.4 Uso de una cuchilla de cepillo	83
5.8.5 Uso de la hoja de sierra circular	84
6 Mantenimiento, reparación y almacenamiento	85
6.1 Advertencias e instrucciones	85
7 Antes de empezar a trabajar	86
7.1 Preparación de la motoguadaña /desmalezadora para el funcionamiento	86
8 Armado de la motoguadaña / desmalezadora	86
8.1 Montaje del manillar y del mango de control	86
8.2 Instalación y retiro de un deflector o tope de límite	87
8.2.1 Montaje de un deflector	87
8.2.2 Retirada del deflector	88
8.3 Montaje y retiro de una cabeza segadora	88
8.3.1 Montaje de un cabezal de corte	88
8.3.2 Desmontaje de un cabezal de corte	89
8.4 Montaje y retiro de un accesorio de corte metálico	89
8.4.1 Montaje de un accesorio de corte de metal	89
8.4.2 Retirada de un accesorio de corte metálico	90
9 Ajuste de la motoguadaña / desmalezadora	90
9.1 Colocación y ajuste del arnés completo	90
9.2 Ajuste del manillar	91
9.3 Equilibrado de la motoguadaña / desmalezadora	91
10 Mezcla del combustible y carga de combustible en la motoguadaña / desmalezadora	92
10.1 Mezcla del combustible	92
10.2 Carga de combustible en la motoguadaña / desmalezadora	94
11 Arranque del motor	95
11.1 Arranque del motor	95
12 Apagado del motor	97
12.1 Apagado del motor	97
13 Comprobación de la herramienta motorizada	97
13.1 Prueba de los controles	97
14 Durante el funcionamiento	98
14.1 Uso de la motoguadaña / desmalezadora	98
14.2 Ajuste del hilo de nilón	99
15 Ajuste del carburador	100
15.1 Sistema de gestión del motor STIHL M-Tronic	100
15.2 Calibración de la motoguadaña / desbrozadora	100
15.3 Manejo durante el invierno	101
15.4 Manejo durante el verano	101
16 Después de completar el trabajo	102
16.1 Preparación para el transporte o el almacenamiento	102
17 Transporte	102
17.1 Transporte de la motoguadaña / desmalezadora	102
18 Almacenamiento	102
18.1 Almacenamiento de la motoguadaña / desmalezadora	102
19 Limpieza	103
19.1 Limpieza de la motoguadaña / desmalezadora	103
20 Inspección y mantenimiento	104
20.1 Tabla de inspección y mantenimiento	104
20.2 Inspección y mantenimiento de la motoguadaña / desmalezadora	105
20.3 Afilado y equilibrado de un accesorio de corte metálico	105
21 Guía de solución de problemas	106
21.1 Motoguadaña / desmalezadora	106
21.2 Sustitución del filtro de aire	107
21.3 Limpieza de la bujía	107
21.4 Ajuste del cable del acelerador	108
22 Especificaciones	109
22.1 EPA / CARB	109
22.2 STIHL FS 361 C-M, 461 C-M	109
22.3 Símbolos en la herramienta motorizada y el deflector	109
22.4 Mejoramientos técnicos	110
23 Combinaciones aprobadas de deflector, accesorio de corte y arnés	111
23.1 STIHL FS 361 C-M, 461 C-M	111
24 Piezas y equipos de repuesto	113
24.1 Piezas de repuesto originales de STIHL	113
25 Eliminación	113
25.1 Desecho de la herramienta motorizada	113
26 Garantía limitada	113
26.1 Política de garantía limitada de STIHL Incorporated	113
27 Garantía del sistema de control de emisiones	113
27.1 Declaración de garantía de STIHL Incorporated sobre sistemas de control de emisiones según normas federales	113
27.2 Declaración de garantía de STIHL Incorporated sobre el control de emisiones de gases de escape y emisiones por evaporación para el Estado de California	116
28 Marcas comerciales	118
28.1 Marcas comerciales registradas	118
28.2 Marcas comerciales por ley común	119
29 Direcciones	119

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0458-838-8601-A

English

5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

–

Position the power tool so that all parts of your body

are clear of the cutting attachment whenever the

engine is running.

–

The operator must use a harness as instructed in

this manual,

￭

When the unit is mounted with a metal cutting attachment,

the operator must take special precautions to reduce the

risk of severe injury from loss of control and contact with

the cutting blade:

–

The operator must mount the proper deflector as

instructed in this manual,

8.2.

–

The operator must use a harness,

9.1.

￭

Working with the cutting attachment above ground level or

perpendicular to the ground increases the risk of severe

injury from thrown objects. It also exposes more of the

cutting attachment and makes the unit more difficult to

control, increasing the risk of injury. To reduce the risk of

serious or fatal injury from loss of control or thrown

objects:

–

Keep the cutting attachment at ground level, parallel

to the ground.

￭

To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injuries to the

operator or bystanders from contact with the cutting

attachment:

–

Do not touch the cutting attachment while the engine

is running.

￭

To reduce the risk of serious or fatal cut injuries to the

operator or bystanders from loss of control, keep proper

footing and balance at all times:

–

Make sure you have good balance and a secure

footing at all times.

–

Never work on a ladder or while standing on any

other insecure support.

–

Take special care in overgrown or wet terrain and

always watch for hidden obstacles such as tree

stumps, roots, rocks, holes and ditches to avoid

stumbling or falling.

–

Be extremely cautious when working on slopes or

uneven ground.

–

For better footing, always clear away fallen

branches, scrub, cuttings and other material, objects

or vegetation that can increase the danger of

slipping, tripping or falling.

–

Never operate above waist height.

–

Do not overreach.

￭

The trimmer / brushcutter should be balanced for proper

control and less fatigue during operation.

–

Adjust the position of the handlebar and harness to

achieve and maintain a comfortable and effective

working position,

5.7.4

Working Conditions

WARNING

￭

Operate your trimmer / brushcutter only under good

visibility during favorable daylight conditions.

–

Postpone the work if the weather is windy, foggy,

rainy or inclement.

￭

Your trimmer / brushcutter is a one-person machine.

–

Bystanders, especially children, and animals should

not be allowed in the area where it is in use.

–

Switch it off immediately if you are approached.

￭

To reduce the risk of injury to bystanders and

unauthorized users:

–

Never leave the trimmer / brushcutter unattended

when the engine is running.

–

Shut off the engine during work breaks and any other

time the power tool is not in use.

–

Keep hands, feet and other body parts

away from the cutting attachment.

–

Never touch a moving cutting attachment

with your hand or any other part of your

body.