Stihl GS 461 Notice D'emploi page 4

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2.2 Transporting the machine
Always stop the engine and attach the chain
scabbard.
Carry the machine only by the handlebar – guide
bar towards the rear – with the hot muffler facing
away from the body.
To avoid serious burn injuries, avoid touching hot
parts of the machine, especially the surface of
the muffler.
By vehicle: When transporting in a vehicle, prop‐
erly secure your machine to prevent turnover,
damage and fuel spillage.
2.3 Refueling
Gasoline is highly flammable – keep
away from fire or flame – do not spill
any fuel – no smoking.
Always shut off the engine before refueling.
Do not fuel a hot engine – fuel may spill and
cause a fire!
Open the fuel cap carefully to allow any pressure
build-up in the tank to release slowly and avoid
fuel spillage.
Only refuel the machine in a well ventilated
place. If fuel has been spilled, immediately clean
the machine – do not allow your clothes to be
splashed with fuel. If that happens, change your
clothes at once.
Dust may collect on the engine unit, particularly
around the carburetor. If dust gets mixed with
fuel – risk of fire. For this reason, ensure that the
dust is always removed.
Check for fuel leakage! Never start
the engine if fuel has been spilled or
is leaking – Fatal burns may result!
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2 Safety Precautions and Working Techniques
2.3.1 Bayonet-type fuel cap
Never use a tool to open or close the bayonet-
type fuel cap. This could damage the cap and
cause fuel to leak out.
Close the bayonet-type fuel cap carefully after
refueling.
2.4 Diamond abrasive chain
The diamond abrasive chain, guide bar and
chain sprocket must match each other and your
concrete cutter.
Use only approved diamond abrasive chains. If
unauthorized chains are used, aggressive cutting
behavior cannot be ruled out. This may lead to
uncontrolled and exceedingly dangerous reac‐
tion forces (kickback) in the machine – risk of
fatal injuries!
Only use diamond abrasive chain for the speci‐
fied materials, observe diamond abrasive chain
codes.
Always cut with water.
Before fitting used diamond abrasive chains,
check that they are not cracked, chipped, check
also that there are no damaged or missing seg‐
ments, signs of overheating (discoloration).
Never use diamond abrasive chains that are
cracked or have chipped segments. contact your
servicing dealer.
2.5 Before starting
Check that concrete cutter is properly assembled
and in good condition – refer to appropriate
chapters in the User Manual:
– Check the fuel system for leaks, especially the
visible parts, e. g., fuel cap, hose connections,
manual fuel pump (only in machines with a
manual fuel pump). In case of leakage and
damage, do not start the engine – risk of fire!
Have the machine serviced by a dealer before
commissioning
– Check operation of front hand guard
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