Stihl FS User Manual

FS
English
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N Push the gearbox (2) onto the drive
tube (3) as far as stop – turn it back
and forth at the same time – until it
reaches or covers the mark on the
drive tube.
Alternative check: The drive tube is
correctly positioned when it completely
closes the slot in the gearbox’s clamp
(short arrows).
N Tighten down the clamp screws on
the gearbox firmly.
WARNING
It must not be possible to rotate the
gearbox on the drive tube.
Models with Loop Handle
N Loosen the screws on the loop
handle.
N Align the loop handle (1) and move
it to the most comfortable position.
Recommendation: distance A:
about 20 cm (8 in)
N Tighten down the screws on the
loop handle.
Fitting the Carrying Ring
A carrying ring is necessary if the power
tool is to be used with a shoulder
strap/harness. Not all versions of basic
power tools are equipped with a carrying
ring.
The carrying ring is available as a
special accessory and is mounted as
described below.
N Mount the carrying ring (1) at
distance A = about 5 cm (2 in) from
the control handle (2).
N Place the open carrying ring (1)
against the drive tube with the
tapped hole on the left (viewed from
engine).
N Squeeze the ends of the carrying
ring together and insert the M6x14
screw (3).
N Line up the carrying ring and tighten
down the screw firmly.
228BA088 KN
2
3
A
1
3
1
413BA012 KN
2
2

Stihl FS Specifications

General

Brand	Stihl
Model	FS
Category	Garden Machinery Accessories
Language	English