Stihl FS 161 User Manual

12 Choke lever
The choke lever helps start the engine.
13 Carrying ring
The carrying ring is for attaching the carrying
system.
14 Throttle cable retainer
The throttle cable retainer secures the throttle
cable in position.
15 Control handle
The control handle is used for operating,
holding and controlling the brushcutter.
16 Stop switch
The stop switch shuts off the engine.
17 Throttle trigger lockout
The throttle trigger lockout unlocks the throttle
trigger.
18 Throttle trigger
The throttle trigger is used to control the
motor speed.
19 Handle
The handle is for holding and controlling the
brushcutter.
20 Handlebar
The handlebar connects the control handle
and the handle to the shaft.
21 Wing screw
The wing screw secures the handlebar to the
handle support.
22 Throttle cable
Connects the throttle trigger to the engine.
23 Shaft
The shaft connects all components.
24 Gear housing
The gear housing encloses the gearbox.
25 Opening for stop pin
The opening for the stop pin accommodates
the stop pin.
26 Screw plug
The screw plug closes the filler opening for
STIHL gear grease.
27 Stop pin
The stop pin blocks the shaft while a cutting
attachment is being mounted.
# Rating plate with the machine number
3.3 Deflectors and Cutting Attach‐
ments
The illustrations show examples of deflectors
and cutting attachments. Approved combinations
are listed in this user manual, 20.
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1 Universal deflector
The universal deflector protects the user
against flying debris and contact with the cut‐
ting attachment.
2 Grass cutting blade
The grass cutting blade cuts grass and
weeds.
3 Brush knife
The brush knife cuts brush.
4 Line limiting blade
The line limiting blade trims mowing lines to
the correct length.
5 Skirt
The skirt extends the universal deflector for
use with a mowing head.
6 Mowing head
The mowing head accommodates the mow‐
ing lines.
7 Deflector for mowing heads
The deflector for mowing heads protects the
user against flying debris and contact with the
mowing head.
8 Limit stop
Protects user from flying debris and contact
with the circular saw blade and helps support
the trimmer against the wood during cutting
work.
9 Circular Saw Blade
Cuts shrubs and trees.
10 Transport guard
The transport guard protects the user against
contact with metal cutting attachments.
11 Shredder blade
The shredder blade cuts and shreds brush.
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Stihl FS 161 Specifications

General

Brand	Stihl
Model	FS 161
Category	Lawn and Garden Equipment
Language	English