Original Instruction ManualPrinted on chlorine-free paper
Printing inks contain vegetable oils, paper can be recycled.
© ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG, 2011
0458-250-8621-C. VA1.J11.
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FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 250, FS 250 R
English
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Contents
Allow only persons who fully understand
this manual to operate your trimmer /
brushcutter.
To receive maximum performance and
satisfaction from your STIHL trimmer /
brushcutter, it is important that you read,
understand and follow the safety
precautions and the operating and
maintenance instructions in chapter
"Safety Precautions and Working
Techniques" before using your trimmer /
brushcutter. For further information you
can go to www.stihlusa.com.
Contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL
distributor for your area if you do not
understand any of the instructions in this
manual.
Make sure your unit is equipped with the
proper deflector, handle and harness for
the type of cutting attachment being
used. Always wear proper eye
protection.
Guide to Using this Manual 2
Safety Precautions and Working
Techniques 3
Approved Combinations of Cutting
Attachment, Deflector, Handle and
Harness 18
Approved Power Tool Attachments 20
Mounting the Bike Handle 20
Mounting the Loop Handle 22
Adjusting the Throttle Cable 23
Fitting the Carrying Ring 24
Mounting the Deflector 24
Mounting the Cutting Attachment 25
Fuel 28
Fueling 29
Fitting the Harness 30
Balancing the Trimmer/Brushcutter 30
Starting / Stopping the Engine 32
Operating Instructions 34
Cleaning the Air Filter 34
Engine Management 35
Adjusting the Carburetor 35
Spark Plug 36
Engine Running Behavior 37
Lubricating the Gearbox 38
Replacing the Starter Rope and
Rewind Spring 38
Storing the Machine 40
Sharpening Metal Cutting Blades 40
Maintenance and Care 42
Main Parts 44
Specifications 46
Special Accessories 48
Maintenance and Repairs 48
Allocation of STIHL Incorporated
Warranty Declarations 48
STIHL Incorporated Federal
Emission Control Warranty
Statement 49
Trademarks 51
Warning!
Because a trimmer / brushcutter is a
high-speed cutting tool some special
safety precautions must be observed to
reduce the risk of personal injury. Care
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less or improper use may cause serious
or even fatal injury.
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