FS 250, FS 250 R
English
9
Harness / Strap
The harness is included in the scope of 
supply or available as a special 
accessory.
N Use a shoulder strap.
N With the engine running, attach the 
machine to the shoulder strap.
Grass cutting blades and brush knives 
must always be used in combination 
with a shoulder strap.
Circular saw blades must always be 
used in combination with a full harness 
with a quick-release system.
Mowing Head with Nylon Line
Nylon line achieves a soft cut for edging 
and trimming around trees, fence posts, 
etc. – less risk of damaging tree bark.
The mowing head comes with an 
instruction leaflet. Refill the mowing 
head with nylon line as described in the 
instruction leaflet.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of serious injury, 
never use wire or metal-reinforced line in 
place of the nylon line.
STIHL Polycut Mowing Head with 
Polymer Blades
For mowing unobstructed edges of 
meadows (without posts, fences, trees 
or similar obstacles).
Deflector must not be 
used with mowing heads.
Deflector may be used 
with grass cutting blades.
Deflector must not be 
used with grass cutting 
blades.
Deflector may be used 
with brush knives.
Deflector must not be 
used with brush knives.
Deflector must not be 
used with shredder 
blades.
Deflector must not be 
used with circular saw 
blades.