1Brushcutter Safety Manual
English / USA
Printed on chlorine-free paper.
Printing inks contain vegetable oils; paper can be recycled.
© ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG, 2004 
0457 187 3021. M1. B4. PM. Printed in USA 
STIHl
Contents
Safety Precautions and Working 
Techniques ....................................... 2
Maintenance Chart  ......................... 17
Parts and Controls .......................... 18
!Warning!
Because a brushcutter is a high-speed 
cutting tool some special safety pre-
cautions must be observed to reduce
the risk of personal injury. 
Careless or improper use may cause 
serious or even fatal injury. 
To receive maximum performance and 
satisfaction from your STIHL brush-
cutter, it is important that you read and 
understand the maintenance and safety 
precautions before using your 
brushcutter. Contact your STIHL dealer 
or the STIHL distributor for your area if 
you do not understand any of the 
instructions in this manual.
!Warning!
Before using a backpack brushcutter 
(FR 108), electric trimmer (FE 40, 55) or 
a direct drive string trimmer (FS 44, 55), 
consult the owner’s manual for the 
particular model for additional warnings 
and instructions.