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5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ￭ Before starting the engine, take the following steps to reduce the risk of personal injury from thrown objects, loss of control or inadvertent contact with the cutting attachment: - Be sure that the cutting attachment is clear of you and all other obstructions and objects, including the ground. - Read and follow the instructions on starting the trimmer / brushcutter, @ 11. 5.7.2 Starting WARNING ￭ To reduce the risk of burns and other personal injury from escaping gas vapor and fumes: - Move at least 10 ft. (3 m) from the fueling spot before starting the engine. - Start your trimmer / brushcutter only outdoors. ￭ To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injuries to the operator or bystanders from loss of control: - Start the trimmer / brushcutter only as described in the "Starting" chapter in this manual, @ 11. - Do not drop start. Drop starting means pushing the trimmer / brushcutter away from the operator, or allowing it to drop toward the ground, while pulling on the starter grip. This method is very dangerous because you may lose control of the trimmer / brushcutter. - When you pull the starter grip, do not wrap the starter rope around your hand. - Do not let the grip snap back. Guide the starter rope to rewind it properly. - Be sure that the cutting attachment is clear of you and all other obstructions and objects, including the ground. - When the engine is started, the engine speed with the starting throttle lock engaged will be fast enough for the clutch to engage and move the cutting attachment. English - Once the engine has started, immediately blip the throttle trigger, which should cause the choke lever to move to the run position and allow the engine to slow down to idle. 5.7.3 Holding and Controlling the Trimmer / Brushcutter WARNING ￭ To maintain a firm grip and properly control your trimmer / brushcutter: - Keep the handles clean and dry at all times. Keep them free of moisture, pitch, oil, grease and resin. ￭ Operating the trimmer / brushcutter with one hand may lead to loss of control and is extremely dangerous. To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury to the operator or bystanders from loss of control: - Never attempt to operate the trimmer / brushcutter with one hand. ￭￭ To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injuries to the operator or bystanders from loss of control: - Place your right hand on the control handle and your left hand on the other handle (see illustration). Lefthanders must follow these instructions too. - Wrap your fingers tightly around the handles, keeping the handles cradled between your thumb and forefinger (see illustration). 0000-GXX-7850-A0 0458-838-8601-A 15

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

￭

Before starting the engine, take the following steps to

reduce the risk of personal injury from thrown objects, loss

of control or inadvertent contact with the cutting

attachment:

–

Be sure that the cutting attachment is clear of you

and all other obstructions and objects, including the

ground.

–

Read and follow the instructions on starting the

trimmer / brushcutter,

11.

5.7.2

Starting

WARNING

￭

To reduce the risk of burns and other personal injury from

escaping gas vapor and fumes:

–

Move at least 10 ft. (3 m) from the fueling spot before

starting the engine.

–

Start your trimmer / brushcutter only outdoors.

￭

To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injuries to the

operator or bystanders from loss of control:

–

Start the trimmer / brushcutter only as described in

the "Starting" chapter in this manual,

11.

–

Do not drop start. Drop starting means pushing the

trimmer / brushcutter away from the operator, or

allowing it to drop toward the ground, while pulling

on the starter grip. This method is very dangerous

because you may lose control of the trimmer /

brushcutter.

–

When you pull the starter grip, do not wrap the

starter rope around your hand.

–

Do not let the grip snap back. Guide the starter rope

to rewind it properly.

–

Be sure that the cutting attachment is clear of you

and all other obstructions and objects, including the

ground.

–

When the engine is started, the engine speed with

the starting throttle lock engaged will be fast enough

for the clutch to engage and move the cutting

attachment.

–

Once the engine has started, immediately blip the

throttle trigger, which should cause the choke lever

to move to the run position and allow the engine to

slow down to idle.

5.7.3

Holding and Controlling the Trimmer / Brushcutter

WARNING

￭

To maintain a firm grip and properly control your trimmer

brushcutter:

–

Keep the handles clean and dry at all times. Keep

them free of moisture, pitch, oil, grease and resin.

￭

Operating the trimmer / brushcutter with one hand may

lead to loss of control and is extremely dangerous. To

reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury to the operator or

bystanders from loss of control:

￭

To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injuries to the

operator or bystanders from loss of control:

–

Place your right hand on the control handle and your

left hand on the other handle (see illustration). Left-

handers must follow these instructions too.

–

Wrap your fingers tightly around the handles,

keeping the handles cradled between your thumb

and forefinger (see illustration).

–

Never attempt to operate the trimmer /

brushcutter with one hand.

0000-GXX-7850-A0