FS 87, FS 87 R
English
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– Keep the handles dry and clean – 
free from oil and dirt – for safe 
control of the power tool.
– Adjust the harness and handle(s) to 
suit your height and reach. See 
chapters on "Fitting the Harness" 
and "Balancing the 
Trimmer/Brushcutter".
To reduce the risk of personal injury, do 
not operate your power tool if it is 
damaged or not properly assembled.
If you use a shoulder strap or full 
harness: Practice removing and putting 
down the machine as you would in an 
emergency. To avoid damage, do not 
throw the machine to the ground when 
practicing.
Starting the engine
Start the engine at least 3 meters from 
the fueling spot, outdoors only.
Place the unit on firm ground in an open 
area. Make sure you have good balance 
and secure footing. Hold the unit 
securely. The cutting attachment must 
be clear of the ground and all other 
obstructions because it may begin to run 
when the engine starts.
Your power tool is a one-person unit. To 
reduce the risk of injury from thrown 
objects, do not allow other persons 
within a radius of 15 meters of your own 
position – even when starting.
Check idle speed setting: The cutting 
attachment must not rotate when the 
engine is idling with the throttle trigger 
released.
To reduce the risk of fire, keep hot 
exhaust gases and hot muffler away 
from easily combustible materials (e.g. 
wood chips, bark, dry grass, fuel).
Holding and Controlling the Power Tool
Always hold the power tool firmly with 
both hands on the handles.
Make sure you always have good 
balance and secure footing.
Models with bike handle
Right handle on control handle, left hand 
on left handle.
Models with loop handle
On models with a loop handle and 
barrier bar, left hand on loop handle, 
right hand on control handle, even if you 
are left-handed.
During Operation
Make sure you always have good 
balance and secure footing.
In the event of impending danger or in 
an emergency, switch off the engine 
immediately by moving the slide control 
/ stop switch to STOP or 0.
To reduce the risk of injury, do not allow 
any other persons within a radius of 5 
meters of your own position. To reduce 
the risk of damage to property, also 
maintain this distance from other objects 
(vehicles, windows).
The correct engine idle speed is 
important to ensure that the cutting 
attachment stops rotating when you let 
go of the throttle trigger.
To reduce the risk of 
injury, avoid contact with 
the cutting attachment.
Do not drop start the 
power tool – start the 
engine as described in 
the instruction manual. 
Note that the cutting 
attachment continues to 
run for a short period 
after you let go of the 
throttle trigger – flywheel 
effect.