Original Instruction ManualPrinted on chlorine-free paper
Printing inks contain vegetable oils, paper can be recycled.
© ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG, 2016
0458-255-0121-B. VA3.K16.
0000006368_010_GB
FS 400, FS 450
English
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Contents
Dear Customer,
Thank you for choosing a quality
engineered STIHL product.
It has been built using modern
production techniques and
comprehensive quality assurance.
Every effort has been made to ensure
your satisfaction and troublefree use of
the product.
Please contact your dealer or our sales
company if you have any queries
concerning this product.
Your
Dr. Nikolas Stihl
Guide to Using this Manual 2
Safety Precautions and Working
Techniques 2
Approved Combinations of Cutting
Attachment, Deflector, Limit Stop
and Harness 13
Mounting the Bike Handle 15
Adjusting the Throttle Cable 16
Mounting the Deflector 16
Mounting the Cutting Attachment 18
Fuel 22
Fueling 23
Fitting the Full Harness 24
Balancing the Machine 24
Starting / Stopping the Engine 25
Operating Instructions 27
Cleaning the Air Filter 27
Adjusting the Carburetor 28
Winter Operation 29
Electric Handle Heating 30
Spark Plug 30
Engine Running Behavior 31
Lubricating the Gearbox 31
Storing the Machine 32
Sharpening Metal Cutting Blades 32
Maintaining the Mowing Head 33
Maintenance and Care 35
Minimize Wear and Avoid Damage 37
Main Parts 38
Specifications 39
Maintenance and Repairs 41
Disposal 41
EC Declaration of Conformity 41
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