Original Instruction ManualPrinted on chlorine-free paper
Printing inks contain vegetable oils, paper can be recycled.
© ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG, 2011
0458-232-8621-C. M54.H11.CP.
0000000052_006_GB
FS 45, FS 46
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.
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 15
Mounting the Loop Handle 16
Mounting the Deflector 16
Mounting the Cutting Attachment 17
Fuel 20
Fueling 21
Starting / Stopping the Engine 22
Operating Instructions 24
Cleaning the Air Filter 24
Engine Management 25
Adjusting the Carburetor 25
Spark Plug 27
Rewind Starter 28
Storing the Machine 28
Replacing Nylon Line 28
Inspections and Maintenance by
Dealer 31
Maintenance and Care 32
Main Parts 34
Specifications 35
Special Accessories 36
Maintenance and Repairs 36
STIHL Incorporated Federal
Emission Control Warranty
Statement 37
STIHL Incorporated California
Exhaust and Evaporative
Emissions Control Warranty
Statement 39
Trademarks 41
Warning!
Because a trimmer is a high-speed cut-
ting 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.
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