Stihl FS 88 User Manual

Definitions 8.
Spark plug terminal. 16. Muffler.
Connects the spark plug
to the Attenuates exhaust noises
1. Loop handle. ignition wire. and diverts exhaust gases away
For easy control of
from operator.
machine during cutting work.
9.
Air filter cover.
Covers the air filter element.
17. Deflector.
2.
Standoff lever. The deflector is designed to reduce
Helps keep unit at a safe distance
10.
Choke lever. the risk of injury from foreign objects
from operator's feet and legs. Eases engine starting
flung backwards toward the operator
by enriching mixture. by the cutting tool and from contact
with the cutting tool.
3. Carrying loop.
The device to connect the
11. Machine support.
brushcutter to the harness. For resting machine on the ground. 18. Line limiting blade.
Metal blade at the deflector
in order
to keep the line of the mowing head
4. Slide control. 12. Fuel tank.
at the proper length.
Starting throttle lock and stop switch. For fuel and oil mixture.
Keeps the throttle partially open
during starting and switches the
19. Cutting tool.
engine's ignition off and stops the 13.
Fuel filler cap.
The cutting attachment,
i. e. cutting
engine. For closing the fuel tank. head, for different purposes
(special accessory).
5. Throttle trigger.
14.
Starter grip.
Controls the speed of the engine. The grip of the pull starter,
which is the device
to start
....,.
the engine.
6.
Throttle trigger interlock.
Must be depressed before the
throttle trigger can be activated.
15. Carburetor adjusting screws.
For tuning carburetor
7. Throttle cable/stop switch wire.
Connect operator's control grip to
the powerhead.
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Stihl FS 88 Specifications

General

Brand	Stihl
Model	FS 88
Category	Brush Cutter
Language	English