STIHL FS 461 C-EM Petrol Clearing Saw

For professionals in landscape maintenance, agriculture and municipal services

STIHL M-Tronic 3.0 controls the engine fully electronically

Easy starting thanks to STIHL ErgoStart

With ADVANCE Grip handles

FS 461 C-EM Petrol Clearing Saw: Professional clearing saw for mowing tough areas of grass and brush

For working in challenging areas of tough grass. Large cutting diameter and optimised gear ratio. Improved mowing performance. With a brand new grip handle for improved ergonomics over long working periods. Technically enhanced gearbox includes updates to the sealing system, main bearing and lubricant circulation – meaning increased robustness and a long service life. New deflector design makes storage easier and increases visibility of the cutting attachment whilst working. Reduced vibration levels during partial load operation. STIHL 4-point anti- vibration system, STIHL ErgoStart, multi-function handle, bike handle, tool-free handle adjustment, STIHL 2-MIX engine, STIHL M-Tronic. With ADVANCE Universal harness and AutoCut 46-2 mowing head.

Features

The pictures shown are sample photos. The actual appearance of the equipment features and their specific attachment to the product may differ from the pictorial representations, but will have the same functionality.

ADVANCE GRIP HANDLE

INNOVATIVE ERGONOMICS. The ADVANCE Grip handle has an innovative design to improve ergonomics over long working periods. The improved shape and the side-mounted locking lever supports intuitive operation. This gives you more options for adjusting your hand position depending on the work.

STIHL 2-MIX ENGINE

HIGHLY POWER-EFFICIENT. With the STIHL 2-MIX engine, you can reduce exhaust emissions and fuel consumption, and therefore operating costs. This 2-stroke engine is low-maintenance and uses fuel efficiently even at high power levels. Use a mixture of petrol and engine oil as fuel. The STIHL 2-MIX engine complies with the strict EU Stage V emissions directive.

SINGLE-HANDED MULTI-FUNCTION HANDLE

COMFORTABLE OPERATION. Thanks to the single-handed multi-function handle, you can control your tool easily and reliably with one hand. Because all relevant control elements are integrated in the handle, it can be operated by both right-handed and left-handed users.

STIHL ERGOSTART

EFFORTLESS STARTING. STIHL ErgoStart saves you energy when starting your tools. A smooth and even pull on the starter cord is all that’s needed. The required speed on the starter cord is significantly reduced, and the engine starts quickly and reliably even with a slow pull. An additional spring between the crankshaft and the starter cord roll makes this easier.

STIHL ANTI-VIBRATION SYSTEM

FOR MORE PLEASANT WORK. Vibrations can occur when you put your tools through their paces, and these are particularly noticeable in the grip area. The buffer and spring elements of the STIHL anti-vibration system reduce the transmission of engine vibrations to the handle area and therefore to your body. The result is that your tool is more comfortable to hold and your work is much less tiring.

TOOL-FREE HANDLE ADJUSTMENT

SET THE BIKE HANDLE POSITION. You can individually adjust the ergonomic bike handle (mowing handle) using the central clamping device. Thanks to the tool-free handle adjustment, you do not need any tools for this. The bike handle can be rotated 90 degrees for transport and space-saving storage.

STIHL M-TRONIC

RELIABLE WORK WITH THE BEST PERFORMANCE. With STIHL M-Tronic, you’ll have the best performance from your work tool from the outset. Fully electronic engine management regulates the ignition timing and fuel metering in all work situations, taking into account external conditions such as temperature, altitude and fuel quality.

COMPENSATOR

REDUCED MAINTENANCE. The compensator is a control system in the carburettor, which uses pressure compensation to ensure that engine performance, exhaust gas quality and fuel consumption remain virtually constant over a long period of time, despite increasing contamination of the air filter. You do not need to clean the air filter until there is a noticeable drop in performance. This means that you can work for a long time without maintenance.

BIKE HANDLE

When used in conjunction with a harness, the bike handle enables a smooth mowing action. The bike handle allows the machine to be easily guided, making it ideal for working on large areas and thus reducing fatigue.

MANUAL FUEL PUMP

FOR FEWER STARTING STROKES. The manual fuel pump reduces the number of strokes required to start the tool, making the start-up process quicker and easier This is particularly helpful after longer breaks in operation. To use it, actuate the pump several times before starting. This will ensure that there is enough petrol in the carburettor when starting.

STOP BUTTON

RESTART WORK QUICKLY. With the stop button, you can switch off your tool quickly and easily for a short break, for example. As the button springs back to its original position after actuation, the engine is immediately ready to start again. This provides more comfort after breaks and increases your work efficiency.

WINTER SETTING SLIDE CONTROL

It is quick and easy to switch the setting from winter to summer using the slide control. Using the winter setting will prevent the air filter and carburettor from freezing. (similar to illustration)

LARGE FUEL TANK

The transparent fuel tank with a volume of 0.75 l ensures long working intervals with fewer fuel stops. The level is easily visible from the outside. Easy to refuel through a large, easily accessible tank opening. (similar to illustration)

LONG AIR FILTER SERVICE LIFE

ENSURES LONG CHANGEOVER INTERVALS. Thanks to its long service life, you rarely need to change the easily accessible filter. This saves resources and reduces maintenance effort.

Technical details

Displacement	45.6 cm³
Power	2.2 kW
Engine power	3 HP
CO2	865 g/kWh
Weight	8.7 kg 1)
Cutting circle diameter	520 mm
Tank capacity	750 cm³
Overall length	179 cm 2)
Sound pressure level	101 dB(A) 3)
Sound pressure level	101 dB(A) 3)
Sound power level	110 dB(A)
Sound power level	110 dB(A)
Vibration level, left	1.9 m/s² 4)
Vibration level, right	2.7 m/s² 4)

¹⁾Without fuel, cutting tool and without protection²⁾Without cutting tool³⁾K-factor according to DIR 2006/42/EC = 2.5 dB (A)⁴⁾K-factor according to DIR 2006/42/EC = 2m / s ²