Stihl FS 235 User Manual

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English 11 Operating the Trimmer
► Release the throttle trigger and throttle trigger lockout.
► If the trigger or trigger lockout is stiff or does not spring
back to the idle position: Do not use your trimmer and
contact your STIHL dealer for assistance.
Trigger or trigger lockout is faulty.
Throttle cable adjustment
► Start the engine.
► Attempt to pull the trigger without depressing the lockout
lever.
► If the engine accelerates: Adjust the throttle cable.
Throttle cable adjustment is not correct.
Stopping the engine
► Start the engine.
► Move the slide control to position .
The engine stops.
► If the engine does not stop:
► Move the choke lever to position .
The engine stops.
► Do not use your trimmer and contact your STIHL dealer
for assistance.
There is a malfunction in the slide control.
11.1 Adjusting Carburetor for Operation at High
Altitude
If you use the trimmer at high altitude, the engine will not
deliver optimum power. The carburetor setting can be
adjusted to obtain optimum engine power.
► Start the engine.
► Warm up the engine by opening and closing the throttle for
about 1 minute.
NOTICE
If the trimmer is again used at a low altitude, the engine may
overheat.
► Carry out the standard setting.
► Rotate the high speed screw H clockwise until the engine
delivers optimum power.
11.2 Holding and Controlling the Trimmer
► Connect the carrying ring (2) to the carabiner (1).
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Stihl FS 235 Specifications

General

Brand	Stihl
Model	FS 235
Category	Trimmer
Language	English