BF
English
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WARNING
This interchangeable attachment is only 
approved for use on a basic power tool 
equipped with one of the following 
handle systems:
– Bicycle handle
– Loop handle
Operation of this interchangeable 
attachment is permitted only with the 
following basic power tools:
Bike-handled or loop-handled machines
– STIHL FC 85
1)
, FC 95
1)
, 
FC 110
1)
– STIHL FH 75
– STIHL FS 85
2) 3)
, FS 90, FS 110
3)
, 
FS 120, FS 130, FS 200, FS 240, 
FS 250
– STIHL HL 75, HL 100 The BF 
attachment is not approved for use 
on machines with a short drive tube.
Bike-handled or loop-handled machines
The following machines must be 
retrofitted with a loop handle and, if 
necessary, a carrying ring for a 
harness/shoulder strap:
– HL 75, HL 100, all versions with 0° 
gearbox. The BF attachment is not 
approved for use on machines with 
a short drive tube.
To retrofit the loop handle see chapter 
on "Mounting the Loop Handle".
To retrofit the carrying ring – see "Fitting 
the Carrying Ring".
WARNING
Combinations with basic power tools 
other than those listed above are not 
permitted since they may result in 
accidents or serious personal injury.
Preparations for Mounting the 
Attachment
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury, always shut 
off the engine before converting the 
basic power tool.
NOTICE
Make sure the work area is clean before 
mounting or removing the attachment.
N Rest the power tool on the machine 
support.
Removing the protective cap
If a cap is fitted on the end of the power 
tool's drive tube:
N Pull the protective cap off the end of 
the drive tube and keep it in a safe 
place.
Approved Basic Power Tools
1)
If necessary, retrofit machine with 
carrying ring for a harness/shoulder 
strap. To retrofit the carrying ring – 
see "Fitting the Carrying Ring".
2)
Not approved for model FS 85 with 
serial numbers from 2 49 848 196 
up to 2 53 552 820
3)
Not approved for models FS 85 RX 
and FS 110 RX
Mounting the Attachment