Stihl FS 38 User Manual

Original Instruction ManualPrinted on chlorine-free paper
Printing inks contain vegetable oils, paper can be recycled.
© ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG, 2012 0458-234-8621-B. VA0.K12. 0000006367_001_GB
FS 38
English
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Contents
Allow only persons who fully understand
this manual to operate your trimmer.
To receive maximum performance and
satisfaction from your STIHL trimmer, 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. 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.
WARNING
Because a trimmer is a high-speed
cutting tool some special safety
precautions must be observed to reduce
the risk of personal injury. Careless or
improper use may cause serious or even
fatal injury.
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 14
Mounting the Loop Handle 15
Mounting the Deflector 15
Mounting the Cutting Attachment 15
Fuel 19
Fueling 20
Starting / Stopping the Engine 20
Operating Instructions 23
Cleaning the Air Filter 23
Engine Management 24
Adjusting the Carburetor 24
Spark Plug 25
Rewind Starter 26
Storing the Machine 27
Replacing Nylon Line 27
Inspections and Maintenance by
Dealer 30
Maintenance and Care 31
Main Parts 33
Specifications 34
Special Accessories 35
Maintenance and Repairs 35
Disposal 36
STIHL Incorporated Federal
Emission Control Warranty
Statement 36
STIHL Incorporated California
Exhaust and Evaporative
Emissions Control Warranty
Statement 38
Trademarks 40

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