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PROLINE A PUBLICATION FOR CANADIAN PROFESSIONALS

FALL 2012 • ISSUE 8

LANDSCAPING » STIHL’s Top Backpack Blowers…BR 430 & BR 600 Magnum™ » Storage Tip ~ Learn how to get your equipment ready for winter » Make work a breeze…KM 130 R with BG-KM attachment

. CONSTRUCTION » NEW…World’s First Fuel Injected Cut-Off Saw… STIHL TS 500i » NEW…STIHL’s First Concrete Saw…GS 461 Rock Boss™

TIMBER » NEW STIHL MS 461 Chain Saw » Ultra Lightweight Long Guide Bars » Article ~ Paying for Land Restoration

GOING GREEN Also included, a letter from the President of STIHL Limited, numerous Special Interest Stories, Tech Corner Page and our ever popular Coffee Break Page! PROLINE IS IS PROLINE ® Home Entertainment Package. See Prize page 10 for details. Simply register at www.STIHLCLUB.ca and have a chance to WIN a $5000 THE STIHL THE 1515 Sise Road Box 5666 P.O. London, ON N6A 4L6 STIHL TRANSITIONS TO A THIRD GENERATION

In 1926, our founder, Andreas Stihl, a professional engineer, set out to make work easier for the professional . Today, he is recognized as the ‘Father of the Chain Saw’.

Mr. Hans Peter Stihl, a professional engineer like his father, joined STIHL in 1960 and with an industry-leading expertise in two-cycle technology, oversaw the expansion of the product line in the power segment with the introduction of brushcutters, blowers, cement saws and a number of other industrial products.

On July 1, 2012, the Stihl family business transitions to a third generation of engineering leadership with the appointment of Dr. Nikolas Stihl as Chairman of the Advisory and Supervisory boards. Dr. Stihl studied mechanical engineering at Stuttgart University where he received his master’s degree in 1988. In 1997, he obtained his doctorate in mechanical and process engineering from Chemnitz University. Dr. Stihl was employed by Mercedes-Benz AG in Stuttgart from 1987–1990 where he was involved in the development of the 12-cylinder engine. He joined the family business after working as an industry consultant in Munich between 1990–1992. Initially, he worked at STIHL U.S. as a product manager responsible for chain saws. Dr. Stihl was most recently the Managing Director of Viking GmbH, based in Austria, a wholly owned subsidiary of the STIHL group producing lawn mowers, garden tractors and electric and battery-powered .

In Dr. Stihl’s opening address to STIHL’s 12,000+ global employees, he made the following statement:

“I am assuming strategic responsibility for a very successful company, a fact that has been impressively demonstrated by the company’s most recent growth statistics. However, taking on the responsibility in a successful company does not mean one can lie back and relax. Quite the contrary. Even though we are excellently positioned with our product throughout the world and I am optimistic about the future, there are further challenges to be faced. We will adhere to our time proven strategy; organic growth through new product development, technology leadership and continued innovation for our customers and distribution through authorized servicing dealers. We are creating the framework for further profitable growth with huge investments in research and development. Those who slow down in this respect automatically fall behind – we will not slow down.”

Three new products hitting the market under our new leadership include: the TS 500i, our latest addition to the Cutquik® line. It is the world’s first electronically controlled fuel injected cut-off saw, and features 17% more power with only a 6% weight increase as compared to the TS 420. Also being introduced is the GS 461 “Rock Boss™” for the construction market. This power unit with bar and diamond abrasive chain is designed for wet cutting of square corners and small openings in concrete, reinforced concrete and brick walls. And finally, an addition to our chain saw family, the MS 461 chain saw. Featuring our stratified charge engine technology and an improved filtration system, this new powerhouse meets ’s stringent emission requirements. Read about each of these newcomers in the following pages.

Like Dr. Stihl, we are excited and confident about our future. Thank you for your past patronage. We look forward to partnering with you on the job throughout generation number three.

Sincerely, STIHL Limited

Greg J. Quigg, CA President, STIHL Limited LETTER FROMPRESIDENT THE LETTER

1 STIHL’S TOP BACKPACK BLOWERS THE BR 430 AND BR 600 MAGNUM™ PUT THE POWER ON YOUR BACK TO GET THE JOB DONE. Everything that a pro needs. Whether you’re clearing larger areas such as parks, estates, stadiums, parking lots or private gardens, the BR 430 and BR 600 Magnum™ STIHL backpack blowers are the solutions that are as reliable as you are. Simply developing the most effective backpack blowers in their class wasn’t enough for our engineers. They ensured that they included advanced technological features that translate into tangible benefits and set new standards. After all, STIHL has a reputation to maintain.

BR 430 Backpack Blower BR 600 Magnum TM Backpack Blower With the wind on your side, the leaves don’t stand a chance. There’s no The sensationally powerful STIHL BR 600 MAGNUM™ blower is the perfect doubt about it: innovative STIHL quality and trouble-free maintenance make example of what you can get out of the 4-MIX® engine. It has a forceful air the STIHL BR 430 just as reliable as you are. Dependable and fuel-efficient, jet that executes even the toughest of tasks at lightning speed. This the STIHL BR 430 is a professional backpack blower designed to help global top-performer sets out to impress with maximum ergonomic comfort landscapers breeze through clearing debris and other tough jobs. and optimal environmental features…combined advantages that set it apart WHY? from the competition. • Innovative 2-stroke stratified charge engine - powerful and efficient WHY? • Outstanding performance and plenty of power • Advanced 4-MIX® engine provides the power of a 2-stroke and less • 20% reduction in fuel consumption and up to 70% fewer exhaust emissions weight than a 4-stroke • Automatic starting position and automatic choke reset • Gives you 37% more power and uses 28% less fuel • Low-vibrations - Back padding, broad shoulder straps and a rubberized • Industry leading power-to-weight ratio with comfortable harness grip provide improved ergonomic comfort • Easy-grip throttle with cruise control • Reliable and user-friendly • Clean burning for better fuel economy and 80% fewer emissions Displacement 63.3 cc • Simplified starting procedure for maximum productivity Power Output 2.9 kW Displacement 64.8 cc Weight 10.1 kg / 22.3 lb Power Output 3.0 kW Air Velocity* 295 km/h / 183 mph Weight 9.8 kg / 21.6 lb Air Volume* 500 cfm / 850 m3/h Air Velocity* 323 km/h / 201 mph Sound Pressure Level 76 dB(A) Air Volume* 712 cfm / 1210 m3/h * At nozzle end. Sound Pressure Level 75 dB(A) * At nozzle end. $ 95 $ 95 449 MSRP $499.95 549 MSRP $599.95

STORAGE TIP Thanks to their sophisticated technology and sturdy construction, STIHL chain saws require very little care and maintenance. During the season, this is likely to be confined to checking the chain regularly, and keeping the cutting teeth sharp for a better cut and to protect the engine.

Here are a few tips for storing your equipment during the winter months. This will ensure that your equipment, when required again, will be ready for action right away. LANDSCAPING 1. To get the equipment ready for winter, clean it first. The air filter, the cylinder fins, the spark plug and the dismantled cutting tool should be checked and cleaned (also see Owner’s Manual). Metal parts should be slightly lubricated with oil.

2. The fuel tank should be emptied. Run the carburetor until dry (Warning! Do not operate the throttle; run equipment in idle until the engine stops!). For winter storage, a dry and, if possible, dust-free and frost-free place would be ideal. You can save space if you 2 hang the equipment. And remember: the fuel mix deteriorates; to avoid malfunction, it should not be kept over a long period of time. Riddle: How did the Dogwood get its name? Answer: From its bark. STIHL CRAZY AFTER ALL THESE YEARS... By: Ian Robinson

My wife has spent a lifetime watching me build stuff. I don’t mind a little ink, but as far as I’m concerned, the minute you tattoo an obscenity Often, she says: “We could call somebody”. across your knuckles, you’ve announced your departure from humankind. Because I am fluent in the alien tongue known as Spouse, I know she really means: “Oh It took the guy three days to build a 36-foot fence on one side of their property -- and that’s my. This appears stressful. Your thumbnail? Not supposed to be purple, is it? Perhaps your without having to dig new fence posts. He used the existing ones. life would be easier if we engaged the services of a handyman. Would you like me to look I recently built a fence of the same length on my property from virtually the same someone up on the internet? Because I love you more than life itself.”. materials. It cost me $400 bucks, two days moving sluggishly in the heat and some skin off But before I translate Spouse into English, I first translate it into Guy, and “We could call my right hand. somebody” becomes, “You incompetent butt monkey. Put down that hammer and let me “He charged them $2,500,” she said. find a real man to solve all my problems.”. “WHAT?” I never claimed the male mind was a pretty thing. “And they paid him. Because we didn’t hire somebody, we have $2,100 to spend on She has never understood that when I string together a series of anatomically something important,” she said. improbable obscenities so vile that it’s the kind of thing that gets you executed by the “Women’s shoes?” I said. Taliban…I’m sort of having fun. “That’s sexist,” she said. Forget about explaining that hitting your thumb with a hammer only adds to the “Women’s shoes?” satisfaction of completion…when completion finally comes. “Yes,” she said. “Now shut up and build something”. That sometimes, it’s all about the journey. You can’t say you’ve conquered Everest if a Sherpa carries you to the top, anymore than you can say, “I remodeled the kitchen,” if all you did was make a phone call and hand somebody your credit card. I can’t climb Mt. Everest -- don’t like heights, which is why I break down and hire roofers -- but I can do a lot of other stuff around the house. Which is good for me and good for the house even though sometimes I bleed a little and it gets loud and obscene. Still, I hang around the hardware store looking happy, she sighs and says, “We could call somebody”. Until last week. I came home from work and she put her arms around me and said, “Thank you for building stuff”. “How come?” “You remember how the Pilsons had somebody in to build their new fence?” The Pilsons are neighbours. SPOT THE 8 DIFFERENCES LANDSCAPING COFFEE BREAK COFFEE Guy they hired looked so sketchy, I made sure the windows were locked and the curtains Observe the two images above and circle the things that make them different. drawn so he couldn’t see the new wide screen and start entertaining evil thoughts. SEE ISSUE 9 FOR ANSWERS

11 All product weights are without fuel and cutting attachment. All prices will remain in effect until November 30, 2012. The goal of STIHL Limited is to produce truthful and accurate advertising materials. In the unlikely event of a printing error, the local STIHL Dealer has the final authority to set product pricing. Pricing valid at participating Dealers only. T EC H

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USE YOUR KOMBISYSTEM KM 130 R AS A BLOWER AND MAKE KOMBISYSTEM WORK A BREEZE. $ 95 MSRP The KombiSystem encompasses a variety of multi-task tools comprised of a STIHL KombiEngine and numerous KM 130479 R power head only attachments. These tools offer great flexibility for tasks such as hedge trimming, edging, , cleaning and Displacement 36.3 cc cultivating. The innovative STIHL KombiSystem is even more versatile by transforming itself into a fully-fledged high-performance axial blower. It’s an ideal tool for clearing surfaces, flower beds and paths of leaves, mowed Power Output 1.4 kW grass, litter or powdery snow. This system offers user comfort, low vibrations, saves on storage and transportation Weight ** 4.6 kg / 10.1 lb space, as well as providing cost savings. ** without KombiTool, without fuel

The STIHL KombiSystem is one tool that does everything. By combining the KM 130 R KombiEngine with the blower attachment, you are equipped to tackle the toughest clean-up jobs. It can be done quickly and efficiently.

THE KOMBITOOL BG-KM - YOU’LL NEVER RUN OUT OF AIR.

CHANGE FASTER TECHNICAL HIGHLIGHT: The quick-release coupling enables the BG-KM to be attached to the KombiEngine Strong performance, lightweight: quickly and without additional tools. The three-stage ventilation system increases the air stream speed, $ 95 HIGH PERFORMANCE and the KombiTool BG-KM’s low MSRP weight of less than 2 kg provides 129 The BG-KM transforms the STIHL KombiSystem into a blower with higher excellent user-comfort. performance (e.g., the blowing power when connected with the KombiEngine KM 130 R is comparable to that of a STIHL BR 550 blower). BG-KM BLOWER EASY OPERATION ATTACHMENT The KombiTool is very easy to handle – it will unleash your productivity potential. Part # 4606 740 5000

MAKE THE RIGHT TOOL FOR EVERY JOB. WORK A BREEZE!

The innovative STIHL KombiSystem is now even more versatile – with the convenient Curved Edge Soil Bristle Brush PowerSweep™ KombiTool BG-KM. Trimmer Attachment Attachment Attachment Attachment FCB-KM BF-KM KB-KM KW-KM LANDSCAPING

Pole Pruner Power Attachment Attachment Attachment HT-KM HL-KM 135° FH-KM 135° 3 STIHL‘S NEW INTRODUCING… EXCLUSIVE TECHNOLOGY THE WORLD’S FIRST FUEL INJECTED CUT-OFF SAW…

STIHL introduces the new TS 500i STIHL Cutquik®, the world‘s first electronically controlled fuel injected cut-off saw in the handheld outdoor power equipment industry. Simplified starting procedure means no choke - just purge it and pull it. Compared to the industry leading TS 420, the TS 500i has 17% more power and only 6% more weight. Plus, the TS 500i features a new automatic water control system. It delivers perfect dust suppression at the push of a button and allows you to precisely meter the water supply. The X2 air filtration $ 95 system provides an outstanding 99.96% cleaning efficiency. Powerful, 1349 MSRP lightweight and well-balanced, the STIHL TS 500i is designed for superior handling during the toughest jobs.

THE MOST IMPORTANT STIHL INJECTION COMPONENTS:

1 GENERATOR The generator produces all the electricity required to power the control unit and operate the cut-off saw. It does this right from the first rotation of the crankshaft during start-up. 2 SENSOR The sensor measures the temperature and pressure in the crank FEATURES AND BENEFITS chamber. This information is then transmitted to the control unit. 3 CONTROL UNIT The control unit is the most crucial part of the STIHL Injection • World’s first electronically controlled fuel injected cut-off saw in the handheld system. It continuously analyses the information transmitted by outdoor power equipment industry the generator and the sensor, and regulates the fuel injection and • 17% more power, while only a 6% weight increase, as compared to the TS 420 ignition accordingly. • Simplified starting procedure, no choke - purge and pull 4 FUEL INJECTION PUMP • X2 low-maintenance air filtration system, maintains 99.96% cleaning efficiency The fuel injection pump keeps the fuel pressure constant. This guarantees that the fuel injector is always supplied with sufficient • Compact and well-balanced design promotes user comfort fuel at just the right pressure. • Semi-automatic belt adjustment • Electronic water control remembers last setting used, water flow adjusts 5 FUEL INJECTOR easily while in operation and no water at idle The control unit triggers the fuel injector, which injects the optimal amount of fuel directly into the crankcase. This procedure is synchronized with the engine cycle. Displacement 72.2 cc Power Output 3.8 kW Weight 10.2 kg / 22.5 lb Max. Wheel Size 350 mm / 14" 5 3 Max. Cutting Depth 125 mm / 4.9"

For building projects where timing is of the essence, you need a tool that allows you to work quickly and efficiently. The STIHL TS 500i with STIHL Injection is the most reliable workmate you could hope for. It combines precision, efficiency and user-friendliness with cutting-edge technology. So you can focus on what matters most – your work. 4 CONSTRUCTION 1

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… most lipsticks … macadamia nuts are toxic to dogs. contain fish scales. … the first letters of the months July through to November spell JASON. … 90% of an iceberg sits under water. ... a crocodile can’t move its tongue. I’m starting young! 6 month old grandson of one of our customers holding a STIHL toy chain saw. Cost-Effective Chain Saw Training

As you know, chain saw training must be approached carefully; it’s the tool in As with other training, use a staged approach: easiest, safest tasks first. the entire landscape/golf/tree care equipment arsenal that’s the most menacing Perhaps, clean-up work, sawing logs or trimming branches, then move onto in terms of employee injury, probably with the most hazard potential. more difficult techniques like . However, always classroom/video/manual first, then the practical second. This allows you to warn about every hazard What are the training techniques and methods available to you? There’s the before the worker ever touches the machine, so at least they are aware of manufacturer stuff: videos and manuals, and then there’s in-field training or on the known hazards. Always use a checklist when training so you don’t forget the job training. As a supervisor, you need to decide: how much training should something important. Due diligence demands a detailed training record and, a be done online, with DVDs or reading operating manuals, and how much should checked-off checklist with employee and supervisor sign-off at the end is an be done in the field. Consider the pros and cons, but both methods should have a essential procedure. role to play in your operation. And finally, the only way to know if your training got through to the employee is How do people learn best is the first question. There are four ways to learn: see it, to do an evaluation: a traditional multiple choice exam or an in-field evaluation. hear it, do it and discuss it. The classroom, owner’s manual and video route give Better yet, do both. It might sound like a lot, but once you’ve written your exam you the see and hear, but not the do or the discussion. Video or owners’ manual questions and created a checklist, the procedure is now standardized and training can be done by the employee by himself, which is great in-season when training can be done in a few hours or perhaps a half day at most, where the you don’t need a group training session, and is helpful when just one person employee can perform basic chain saw work safely. needs training. It’s certainly convenient for the supervisor. The practical aspect gives you the do part, and probably some discussion, but might lack the details Employ a training system that gets you where you need to be in terms of and thoroughness of the video or classroom learning, where it’s structured and employee performance, safety, due diligence and cost efficiency. you don’t miss a thing. Classroom/video is less interesting than actually doing it, but practical training can eat up precious supervisor time. So, what to do? Jay Murray, CLP, is President of LS Training System. He is a Certified Horticulturist and former landscape contractor. LS Training System consists of 27 online equipment training courses covering most landscape You need a balance of both. After creating 27 other online equipment training maintenance, construction, and golf course equipment, from the Cutquiks®, trimmers, blowers, and videos and exams, we are finally tackling chain saw with our friend, veteran hedge trimmers that STIHL manufactures, to greens mowers, fairway mowers, skid steer loaders, tractors, and and chain saw instructor Rick McKinnon of Strathroy, Ontario. We know winter equipment. Also WHMIS & MSDS training. www.LandscapeSafety.com that practical training is essential, and that it needs to be more involved than with most other equipment. MS 261 Our plan is to create a really good illustrative video, with a point by point Gas Chain Saw illustration of the saw’s parts and functions, operating techniques and hazards. $ 95 Simulating in the video as much as we can to illustrate what actually happens with 16" bar 50.2 cc / 2.8 kW when using a chain saw. Then the practical field training needs to be more MSRP $649.95 5.3 kg / 11.6 lb

closely supervised than with say, a greens mower on a golf course. On the golf receive599 a †† Don’t miss your chance to get a -Pro™ Kit. Simply purchase any of the eligible chain course, you would simply have someone cut a tee block or the approach to †† ™ saws between now and November 30th, 2012 and you will receive a STIHL Wood-Pro™ FREE W ood-Pro Kit Kit FREE. This kit includes: a ® Carrying Case, STIHL TIMBERSPORTS® hat, a green, not the green itself. If a mistake is made, then the consequences with the purchase of THIS STIHL replacement loop of OILOMATIC® chain and a Chain Saw Operation and Maintenance aren’t dire. Herein lies the special challenge of the chain saw: a simple Chain SaW. AN $85 VALUE! DVD - an $85 value! Offer valid until November 30th, 2012, while supplies last. mistake doing any routine task can be fatal. Extra time and attention is needed with the practical side of chain saw training. SPECIAL STORIES INTEREST

9 CHAIN SAWS ARE USED TO CUT MORE THAN WOOD

Since the introduction of the modern chain saw, STIHL outdoorsmen have been using them not only to cut ACCESSORIES wood, but also to cut ice for fishing.

While not recommended for this purpose, STIHL chain saws, LANDSCAPING particularly ones with higher displacement and polymer casings, are very efficient at cutting holes in the frozen lakes, NEW LEATHER CHAIN SAW AND HAND PRUNER rivers and bodies of salt water in Canada. A large amount of SAFETY BOOTS fishing is done in salt water, which is particularly hard on For those pruning tasks that need to get done properly and aluminum and magnesium parts of the chain saw. In fact, $ 95 efficiently, STIHL has the tools for you. many fishermen remove the oil pump all together. The 279 MSRP combination of salt, water and the electrical current from the Part # 7002 884 3700-04 ignition causes the aluminum pump to deteriorate very quickly. (Sizes 8-12) LIGHTWEIGHT The ice and water are enough to lubricate the bar and chain. It’s here! A premium quality safety boot for the forestry PRUNING SHEARS Those who do use oil recommend vegetable oil or the STIHL worker and arborist. BioPlus biodegradable oil, so as not to contaminate the water. $ 95 • CSA Class 1 steel toe and plate (Green Patch) and MSRP CSA Z95-09 “Green Tree” chain saw cut protection 59 Whether cutting through wood or ice, safety is a paramount Part # 0000 881 3669 concern. Cutting ice brings added danger of slippery footing. • Water resistant full grain cow leather for excellent durability • CE Class 3 certified foot and shin impact protection with In order to keep the water flow over the ice and the spray to • 16” (40 cm) long handles, for the professional a minimum, experienced fishermen will leave 1 to 2 inches of multiple layers of Kevlar ice at the bottom of the cut close to the water, break that part • Soft foot bed insole with quick dry nylon lining for • Cutting capacity of 1.5” (4 cm) away, and then either extract the block or push it under the maximum comfort • Lifetime limited warranty ice. The bar length commonly used is 24”. • Extremely lightweight with high impact resistant sole Among the most common types of seafood caught in ice HAND covered waters in Atlantic Canada are smelts and oysters. COMFORT PRUNER Smelts are caught with either a line and hook, or commercially HARNESS using bag nets. Bag nets are set by cutting three main holes $ 95 in the ice with a chain saw. The net is anchored and fish are PROMO retrieved through these holes. Other smaller holes are cut $ 95 11 49 MSRP $102.97 Part # 0000 881 3604 along the sides to set and extend the net. Oysters are attached Part # 4134 710 9001 to a rack or frame and submersed in the water in late fall. The (while supplies last) location of the rack is noted on a GPS system. When the water • Forged molded plastic handles freezes over, chain saws are used to harvest the oysters as Professional Comfort Harness for clearing saw operators. • Ideal for garden and flower beds needed, providing a supply of fresh cultivated • Lifetime limited warranty oysters during the winter months. • Comfortable double shoulder straps for maximum comfort and adjustability • Quick release waist strap for safety

CANADIAN STIHL TIMBERSPORTS® COMPETITIONS

This summer there was some high energy chopping and sawing going on. The 2012 Canadian STIHL TIMBERSPORTS® Competitions took place in Memramcook, NS for the eastern qualifier and Chase, BC for the western qualifier. The four Canadians representing STIHL Canada at the world STIHL TIMBERSPORTS® Competition in Lillehammer, are Karl Bischoff, Mitch Hewitt, JP Mercier and Cecil Starr. There will be two days of tough competition. On September 7th, the Canadian STIHL Relay Team, which consists of JP Mercier, Cecil Starr and Karl Bischoff, will display their Canadian strength and power. On September 8th, Mitch Hewitt, the STIHL Canadian Champion, will go against some of the best in the world. The dedicated and difficult training that all of these competitors have gone through will help them reach their goal of ultimately winning and earning a STIHL TIMBERSPORTS® world title. Good luck guys! SPECIAL STORIES INTEREST AND ACCESSORIES

8 Canadian STIHL TIMBERSPORTS® competitors - JP Mercier focusing on the next event in A STIHL cookie anyone? The power of Canadian STIHL Cecil Starr, Mitch Hewitt and Karl Bischoff the competition, Single Buck. TIMBERSPORTS® competitor, Cecil Starr.

THE ROBUST NEW TM GS 461 ROCK BOSS THE BENEFITS FOR PRO USERS

From construction contractors and utility LANDSCAPING companies, to landscapers and fire and rescue PRUNING SHEARS AND HAND PRUNER services, the new STIHL GS 461 Rock Boss™ is the For those pruning tasks that need to get done properly and one that you’ve been waiting for. It’s the perfect efficiently, STIHL has the tools for you. STIHL‘S FIRST addition to STIHL’s #1 selling brand of cut-off CONCRETE CUTTER saws. It provides our users the capability to LIGHTWEIGHT perform deep cutting and to cut clean corners. PRUNING SHEARS Those concrete cutting jobs that require precision will be completed with ease. STIHL introduces the new GS 461 Rock Boss™ to the construction market. This machine is built for freehand cutting of construction materials, such • Stratified charge engine with delayed as concrete, natural stone, building blocks, sewage pipes, water supply • 16” (40 cm) long handles, for the professional stratified scavenging • Cutting capacity of 1.5” (4 cm) lines, ductile iron and general masonry. The beauty of the STIHL GS 461 • Lifetime limited warranty • Low emissions – reduces fuel consumption ™ Rock Boss is the cutting precision, such as contour, corner and hole by up to 20% cutting to a depth of 16”. There’s no need for complex and costly tool HAND • Excellent cutting performance – 30% better PRUNER attachments and intensive manual work. The new GS 461 Rock Boss™ than competitors is the tool that you’ve been waiting for. This high cutting performance • Improved air filtration with HD2 filter concrete saw reduces possible cutting errors and helps to save time on • Cutting depth of up to 16” the construction site. Lightweight, easy handling, ergonomic design and • Forged molded plastic handles • Specially designed Rollomatic G Guide Bar efficient water usage are additional features of another high quality tool • Ideal for garden and flower beds and 36 GBM Diamond Abrasive Chain • Lifetime limited warranty that you’ve come to expect from STIHL. • Includes water hose valve

TM GS 461 ROCK BOSS Displacement 76.5 cc

Power Output 4.4 kW

Weight 8.2 kg / 18.0 lb

Torque 5.2 Nm

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