FS 111, FS 111 R
English
9
Replace damaged heads or blades 
before using the power tool. Always 
keep blades sharp.
Keep the handles clean and dry at all 
times; it is particularly important to keep 
them free of moisture, pitch, oil, fuel mix, 
grease or resin in order for you to 
maintain a firm grip and properly control 
your power tool.
WARNING
As can be seen in that chart, some 
cutting attachments may require you to 
change your deflector, limit stop, handle 
and / or harness.
Keep the deflector (and the attached 
skirt where appropriate) adjusted 
properly at all times (see chapters on 
"Mounting the Deflector" and "Mounting 
the Cutting Attachment" of your 
instruction manual.)
Arrows on the deflector  (A) and limit 
stop (B) (as seen from the underside) 
show the correct direction of rotation of 
the cutting attachment. When viewed 
from above, however, the cutting 
attachment rotates counterclockwise.
Adjust carrying harness and hand grip to 
suit your size before starting work. The 
machine should be properly balanced as 
specified in your instruction manual for 
proper control and less fatigue in 
operation. To be better prepared in case 
of an emergency, practice releasing the 
unit from the harness as quickly as 
possible.
For specific starting instructions, see the 
appropriate section of your instruction 
manual.
Starting
Start the engine at least 10 feet (3 m) 
from the fueling spot, outdoors only.
For specific starting instructions, see the 
appropriate section of your manual. 
Place the power tool on firm ground or 
other solid surface in an open area. 
Maintain good balance and secure 
footing.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury from blade or 
line contact, be absolutely sure that the 
cutting attachment is clear of you and all 
other obstructions and objects, including 
the ground, because when the engine 
starts at starting-throttle, engine speed 
will be fast enough for the clutch to 
engage and move the cutting 
attachment.
Once the engine has started, 
immediately blip the throttle trigger, 
which should release the starting throttle 
and allow the engine to slow down to 
idle.
With the engine running only at idle, 
attach the power tool to the spring hook 
of your harness (see appropriate 
chapter of this manual).
WARNING
Your power tool is a one-person 
machine. Do not allow other persons in 
the general work area, even when 
starting.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury from loss of 
control, do not attempt to "drop start" 
your power tool.
To reduce the risk 
of personal injury 
to the operator 
from blade or line 
contact and 
thrown objects, 
make sure your 
unit is equipped 
with the proper 
deflector or limit 
stop, handle and 
harness for the 
type of cutting 
attachment being 
used (see chart in 
the chapter on 
"Approved Combi-
nations of Cutting 
Attachment, 
Deflector, Limit 
Stop, Handle and 
Harness".)