Stihl FS 38 User Manual

FS 38
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STIHL FixCut 5-2
N Slip the thrust plate (2) over the
shaft.
N Place the mowing head on the
thrust plate (2).
WARNING
Collar (see arrow) must engage the
mowing head's mounting hole.
N Push the thrust washer (3) over the
shaft (1) so it is seated on the base.
N Block the shaft – see "Blocking the
Shaft".
N Use the combination wrench (5)
(special accessory) to screw the
mounting nut (4) on to the output
shaft and tighten it down firmly.
NOTICE
Remove the locking pin.
Removing the mowing head
STIHL AutoCut
N Hold the mowing head steady.
N Unscrew the cap counterclockwise.
STIHL PolyCut
N Block the shaft – see "Blocking the
Shaft".
N Unscrew the mowing head
counterclockwise.
STIHL FixCut
N Block the shaft – see "Blocking the
Shaft".
N Use the combination wrench
(special accessory) to loosen and
unscrew the mounting nut
counterclockwise from the output
shaft.
WARNING
If the mounting nut turns too freely, fit a
new one.
Adjusting nylon line
STIHL AutoCut
N Hold the rotating mowing head
above the ground – tap it on the
ground once – about 3 cm (1.2 in) of
fresh line is advanced.
N The blade (1) on the deflector (2)
trims surplus line to the correct
length – avoid tapping the mowing
head more than once at a time.
Line feed operates only if both lines still
have a minimum length of 2.5 cm (1 in).
If the line is shorter than 2.5 cm (1 in):
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury, always shut
off the engine before adjusting the
mowing line by hand.
3
1
2
4
232BA074 KN
5
1
232BA007 KN
2

Stihl FS 38 Specifications

General

Type	String trimmer
Cordless	Yes
Head type	Nylon line
Handle type	D-loop handle
Engine power	0.9 hp
Product color	Black, Metallic, Orange
Uncertainty K	2 m/s²
Rotational speed	8700 RPM
Number of strokes	2
Sound power level	109 dB
Fuel tank capacity	0.33 L
Vibration emission	5.7 m/s²
Engine displacement	27.2 cm³
Sound pressure level	94 dB
Cutting diameter (max)	- mm
Power source	Gasoline

Weight and Dimensions

Length	1470 mm
Weight	4200 g