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FS 120, FS 200, FS 250
THE USE OF THE 
BRUSHCUTTER
Transporting the brushcutter
!Warning!
Always turn off the engine and make 
sure the cutting attachment has stop-
ped before putting a brushcutter down. 
When transporting your brushcutter in a 
vehicle, properly secure it to prevent 
turnover, fuel spillage and damage to the 
brushcutter. Keep metal cutting tools 
covered with the transport guard 
(optional accessory). 
Preparation for the use of the 
brushcutter
Adjust carrying harness and hand grip to 
suit your size before starting work. The 
machine should be properly balanced as 
specified in your owner's manual for 
proper control and less fatigue in 
operation. 
Always check your brushcutter for 
proper condition and operation before 
starting, particularly the throttle trigger, 
throttle trigger interlock (if applicable), 
stopswitch, cutting tool, deflector and 
harness.
Arrows on the deflector (A) and stop (B) 
show the correct direction of rotation of 
the cutting tool.
The throttle trigger must move freely and 
always spring back to the idle position. 
The cutting tool must be properly 
tightened and in safe operating 
condition. Inspect for loose parts (nuts, 
screws, etc.) and for cracked, bent, 
warped or damaged blades.
Fueling
Your STIHL brushcutter uses an oil- 
gasoline mixture for fuel (see the chap-
ter on "Fuel" of your owner's manual).
!Warning!
Gasoline is an extremely 
flammable fuel. If spilled 
and ignited by a spark or 
other ignition source, it 
can cause fire and serious 
burn injury or property 
damage. Use extreme caution when 
handling gasoline or fuel mix. 
Do not smoke or bring any fire or flame 
near the fuel or brushcutter.
Fueling Instructions 
!Warning!
Fuel your brushcutter in well-ventilated 
areas, outdoors. Always shut off the 
engine and allow it to cool before 
refueling. Gasoline vapor pressure may 
build up inside the fuel tank depending 
on the fuel used, the weather conditions 
and the tank venting system. 
A
000BA006 KN
B
000BA007 KN