Stihl FS 260 User Manual

26 Maintenance and Care
The following intervals apply for normal operating
conditions. The specified intervals must be short‐
ened accordingly when working for longer than nor‐
mal or under difficult cutting conditions (extensive
dust, etc.).
Before starting work
At the end of work and/or daily
Whenever tank is refilled
Weekly
Monthly
Annually
If faulty
If damaged
As required
Complete machine Visual inspection (condi‐
tion, leaks)
X X
Clean X
Replace any damaged
parts
X X
Control handle Function test X X
Air filter, paper filter Visual inspection X X
Replace
1)
X
Air filter, plastic fabric fil‐
ter
Visual inspection X X
Clean X
replace X X
Fuel tank Clean X X X
Manual fuel pump (if
present)
check X
Repair
2)
X
Fuel pickup body in fuel
tank
Check
2)
X
Replace
2)
X X X
Carburetor Check idle adjustment,
cutting attachment must
not turn
X X
Adjust idle speed X
Spark plug Set electrode gap X
Replace after every 100
hours of operation
Intake port for cooling air Visual inspection X
Clean X
Cylinder fins
Clean
2)
X
All accessible screws,
nuts and bolts (not
adjusting screws)
Tighten
3)
X
Anti-vibration elements
Visual inspection
4)
X X X
Replace
2)
X
Cutting attachment Visual inspection X X
replace X
Check for secure fit X X
Metal cutting attachment sharpen X X
Safety information label replace X
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Stihl FS 260 Specifications

General

Type	Brush cutter
Cordless	Yes
Head type	Blade
Handle type	U-type handle
Engine power	2.7 hp
Product color	Black, Metallic, Orange
Uncertainty K	2 m/s²
Rotational speed	9000 RPM
Number of strokes	2
Sound power level	114 dB
Fuel tank capacity	0.75 L
Vibration emission	3.8 m/s²
Engine displacement	41.6 cm³
Sound pressure level	102 dB
Cutting diameter (max)	480 mm
Power source	Gasoline

Weight and Dimensions

Length	1680 mm
Weight	7500 g