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Do not spill fuel mixture or gasoline.
If fuel is spilled: Wipe up fuel with a cloth
and do not attempt to start engine until all
parts of the brushcutter are dry.
Do not smoke.
Never refuel near a fire.
Shut off the engine and allow it to cool
down before refueling.
Start the engine at least 3 meters from the
fueling spot, outdoors only.
Inhaling fuel fumes and gasoline fumes can
have toxic effects.
Avoid inhaling fuel fumes or gasoline
fumes.
Refuel in a well-ventilated location.
The brushcutter becomes hot during opera‐
tion. The fuel expands and excess pressure
can build up in the tank. Fuel can escape as a
spray when the fuel tank cap is opened. The
escaping fuel can ignite. This may result in
serious injury to the user.
Allow the brushcutter to cool down first and
then open the fuel tank cap carefully.
Clothing that has been in contact with fuel or
gasoline will ignite more easily. Persons may
be seriously or fatally injured and property
may be damaged.
If your clothing comes into contact with fuel
or gasoline: Change your clothing.
Fuel mix, gasoline and two-stroke engine oil
can harm the environment.
Do not spill fuel, gasoline or two-stroke
engine oil.
Dispose of fuel mix, gasoline and two-
stroke engine oil in accordance with local
regulations and environmental require‐
ments.
Fuel, gasoline or two-stroke engine oil can
cause irritation if they come into direct contact
with the skin or eyes.
Avoid contact with fuel, gasoline and two-
stroke engine oil.
If skin contact occurs: Wash affected areas
of skin with plenty of water and soap.
If the event of contact with eyes: Rinse
eyes with plenty of water for at least
15 minutes and consult a doctor.
The brushcutter's ignition system produces
sparks. Unconfined sparks may cause a fire or
an explosion in an easily combustible or explo‐
sive environment. Persons may be seriously
or fatally injured and property may be dam‐
aged.
Use the spark plugs described in this
instruction manual.
Insert and tighten down the spark plug.
Connect the spark plug boot and press it
down firmly.
The brushcutter can become damaged if it is
run with a fuel mixture that includes unsuitable
gasoline or an unsuitable two-stroke engine
oil, and also if an incorrect mix ratio of gaso‐
line and two-stroke engine oil is used.
Mix the fuel as described in this User Man‐
ual.
The mixture of gasoline and two-stroke engine
oil can separate or age if it is stored for a long
period. The brushcutter can be damaged if it is
used with a fuel mix that has become separa‐
ted or has aged.
Before refueling the brushcutter: Thor‐
oughly mix the fuel.
Use a mixture of gasoline and two-stroke
engine oil that is not older than 30 days
(STIHL MotoMix: 5 years).
4.8 Working
WARNING
If the engine is not started properly, the user
may lose control of the trimmer. This may
result in serious injury to the user.
Start the engine as described in this instruc‐
tion manual.
If the cutting attachment is touching the
ground or objects: Do not start the engine.
In certain situations, the user may no longer
be able to concentrate on their work. The user
can lose control of the trimmer, stumble or fall
and be seriously injured.
Keep calm and plan your work.
If light and visibility are poor: Do not use
your trimmer.
Operate the trimmer alone.
Keep the cutting attachment close to the
ground.
Watch out for obstacles.
Work standing on the ground and keep your
balance.
If you start feeling fatigue: Take a break.If
you start feeling fatigue: Take a break.
Exhaust gas is produced when the engine is
running. Breathing in exhaust gas can have
toxic effects.Breathing in exhaust gas can
have toxic effects.
Avoid inhaling exhaust gas.
Operate the trimmer is a well ventilated
location.
In the event of nausea, headache, visual
disturbances, problems with hearing or diz‐
ziness: Stop work and seek medical advice.
English 4 Safety Precautions
36 0458-034-8701-A

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Stihl FS 161 Specifications

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BrandStihl
ModelFS 161
CategoryLawn and Garden Equipment
LanguageEnglish

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