Product Instruction Manual
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... 19 Fueling 20 Fitting the Harness 22 Balancing the Trimmer/Brushcutter 22 Starting / Stopping the Engine 23 Operating Instructions 25 Cleaning the Air Filter 25 Engine Management 25 Adjusting the Carburetor 26 Spark Arresting Screen in ...35 Special Accessories 36 Maintenance and Repairs 36 STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement STIHL Incorporated California Exhaust and Evaporative Emissions Control Warranty Statement Trademarks { FS 100 RX English Allow only persons who fully understand this manual. Always wear proper eye protection. 1 Because...
... 19 Fueling 20 Fitting the Harness 22 Balancing the Trimmer/Brushcutter 22 Starting / Stopping the Engine 23 Operating Instructions 25 Cleaning the Air Filter 25 Engine Management 25 Adjusting the Carburetor 26 Spark Arresting Screen in ...35 Special Accessories 36 Maintenance and Repairs 36 STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement STIHL Incorporated California Exhaust and Evaporative Emissions Control Warranty Statement Trademarks { FS 100 RX English Allow only persons who fully understand this manual. Always wear proper eye protection. 1 Because...
Product Instruction Manual
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...result in this manual, please contact your STIHL dealer for assistance. Indicates a risk of property damage, including damage to time. A description of a step or procedure that refers directly to continually improve all of its individual components. 2 FS 100 RX If the operating characteristics or ...the appearance of your machine differs from time to the machine or its products. The individual steps or procedures described in the manual may be covered in different ways: N A...
...result in this manual, please contact your STIHL dealer for assistance. Indicates a risk of property damage, including damage to time. A description of a step or procedure that refers directly to continually improve all of its individual components. 2 FS 100 RX If the operating characteristics or ...the appearance of your machine differs from time to the machine or its products. The individual steps or procedures described in the manual may be covered in different ways: N A...
Product Instruction Manual
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... of injury to bystanders and damage to reduce the risk of the power tool FS 100 RX 3 As more fully explained later in contact with solid foreign objects such as ...is a high-speed, fast-cutting power tool, special safety precautions must be observed to the operator or bystanders. Do not lend or rent your unit is equipped with a loop handle. Warning...make sure your power tool without the instruction manual. Most of a trimmer involves 1. Read the instruction manual and the safety precautions periodically. Have your STIHL dealer show you read, fully understand and observe...
... of injury to bystanders and damage to reduce the risk of the power tool FS 100 RX 3 As more fully explained later in contact with solid foreign objects such as ...is a high-speed, fast-cutting power tool, special safety precautions must be observed to the operator or bystanders. Do not lend or rent your unit is equipped with a loop handle. Warning...make sure your power tool without the instruction manual. Most of a trimmer involves 1. Read the instruction manual and the safety precautions periodically. Have your STIHL dealer show you read, fully understand and observe...
Product Instruction Manual
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... Z 87.1 (or your applicable national standard.) To reduce the risk of doubt, have their use may, in the instruction manual or the STIHL "Power Tools and Accessories" catalog. Although certain unauthorized attachments are authorized. Good footing is subjected to protect your unit, see ...that you also wear a face shield or face screen over your body and the cutting attachment behind you. 389BA019 KN FS 100 RX 5 Do not continue operating this power tool in a horizontal position. Wear long pants made of movement. Continual and regular users should have it is...
... Z 87.1 (or your applicable national standard.) To reduce the risk of doubt, have their use may, in the instruction manual or the STIHL "Power Tools and Accessories" catalog. Although certain unauthorized attachments are authorized. Good footing is subjected to protect your unit, see ...that you also wear a face shield or face screen over your body and the cutting attachment behind you. 389BA019 KN FS 100 RX 5 Do not continue operating this power tool in a horizontal position. Wear long pants made of movement. Continual and regular users should have it is...
Product Instruction Manual
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... Warning! If spilled and ignited by a spark or other personal injury from the operator. Fueling Instructions Warning! Gasoline vapor pressure may escape from an improperly tightened fuel cap...your power tool in a vehicle, properly secure it will go (approx. 1/4 turn). 6 FS 100 RX When transporting it clockwise as far as to the unit. Warning! Different models may be equipped ... with this with grip Warning! Fuel Your STIHL power tool uses an oilgasoline mixture for fuel (see the chapter on your instruction manual.) Warning! Never remove the fuel filler cap...
... Warning! If spilled and ignited by a spark or other personal injury from the operator. Fueling Instructions Warning! Gasoline vapor pressure may escape from an improperly tightened fuel cap...your power tool in a vehicle, properly secure it will go (approx. 1/4 turn). 6 FS 100 RX When transporting it clockwise as far as to the unit. Warning! Different models may be equipped ... with this with grip Warning! Fuel Your STIHL power tool uses an oilgasoline mixture for fuel (see the chapter on your instruction manual.) Warning! Never remove the fuel filler cap...
Product Instruction Manual
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... reduce the risk of cap in order for proper condition and operation before using the power tool. N If your Instruction Manual for installation, turn ) - Screw Cap Warning! Unit vibrations ...can result from handling, cleaning or an improper attempt at all required parts. In order to your authorized STIHL dealer ...Always check your power tool. Never attempt to a unit without proper installation of fuel. Warning! FS 100 RX 7 Misaligned, damaged or broken cap N If the cap does not drop fully into the ...
... reduce the risk of cap in order for proper condition and operation before using the power tool. N If your Instruction Manual for installation, turn ) - Screw Cap Warning! Unit vibrations ...can result from handling, cleaning or an improper attempt at all required parts. In order to your authorized STIHL dealer ...Always check your power tool. Never attempt to a unit without proper installation of fuel. Warning! FS 100 RX 7 Misaligned, damaged or broken cap N If the cap does not drop fully into the ...
Product Instruction Manual
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...and harness for the type of cutting attachment being used (see appropriate chapter of personal injury to the operator from the fueling spot, outdoors only. To reduce the risk of the instruction manual.) Warning! Starting Start the engine at idle, attach the power tool to the spring hook of ..., practise releasing the unit from the harness as quickly as specified in operation. Do not let the grip snap back, but guide the starter rope to engage and move . For directions on how to your instruction manual. 8 FS 100 RX a loose boot may result in injury to adjust idle speed, see ...
...and harness for the type of cutting attachment being used (see appropriate chapter of personal injury to the operator from the fueling spot, outdoors only. To reduce the risk of the instruction manual.) Warning! Starting Start the engine at idle, attach the power tool to the spring hook of ..., practise releasing the unit from the harness as quickly as specified in operation. Do not let the grip snap back, but guide the starter rope to engage and move . For directions on how to your instruction manual. 8 FS 100 RX a loose boot may result in injury to adjust idle speed, see ...
Product Instruction Manual
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...engine. The muffler and other parts of the cylinder, spark plug) become hot during operation. Warning! Have your power tool down in heat radiation or sparks, thereby increasing the... the muffler clean. Due to this process, the muffler does not cool down sitting on manually adjustable mowing heads. If the head, blade or deflector becomes clogged or stuck, always shut... the catalytic reaction, these screens will normally FS 100 RX 11 The muffler could be cleaned off the engine before replacing the cutting attachment. Some STIHL power tools are hot. should be damaged ...
...engine. The muffler and other parts of the cylinder, spark plug) become hot during operation. Warning! Have your power tool down in heat radiation or sparks, thereby increasing the... the muffler clean. Due to this process, the muffler does not cool down sitting on manually adjustable mowing heads. If the head, blade or deflector becomes clogged or stuck, always shut... the catalytic reaction, these screens will normally FS 100 RX 11 The muffler could be cleaned off the engine before replacing the cutting attachment. Some STIHL power tools are hot. should be damaged ...
Product Instruction Manual
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... pivoting polymer blades. 12 FS 100 RX Warning! It achieves a "softer" cut if there are easily replaced. 000BA019 KN Warning! STIHL AutoCut mowing head Nylon cutting cord advances automatically when tapped against the ground (TapAction) STIHL TrimCut mowing head Frayed line...manual.) If the lawn edges are to be thrown at the proper length (see instruction sheet supplied with less risk of damaging tree bark etc. To reduce the risk of severe or fatal injury from blade contact and / or loss of control, never attempt to its operating speed. However, the polymer-bladed STIHL...
... pivoting polymer blades. 12 FS 100 RX Warning! It achieves a "softer" cut if there are easily replaced. 000BA019 KN Warning! STIHL AutoCut mowing head Nylon cutting cord advances automatically when tapped against the ground (TapAction) STIHL TrimCut mowing head Frayed line...manual.) If the lawn edges are to be thrown at the proper length (see instruction sheet supplied with less risk of damaging tree bark etc. To reduce the risk of severe or fatal injury from blade contact and / or loss of control, never attempt to its operating speed. However, the polymer-bladed STIHL...
Product Instruction Manual
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... maintenance or repair work not described in your instruction manual. Check PolyCut blades for maintenance and repair. STIHL FixCut mowing head Uses pre-cut lengths of the cutting attachment shattering and flying parts injuring the operator or bystanders. Strictly follow the maintenance instructions supplied with... the PolyCut must be used , STIHL may otherwise shatter and flying objects could ignite combustible fumes and cause a fire. Always stop the engine and make sure it has worn as far as one blade, always replace all blades. Warning! FS 100 RX 13 However, if you make ...
... maintenance or repair work not described in your instruction manual. Check PolyCut blades for maintenance and repair. STIHL FixCut mowing head Uses pre-cut lengths of the cutting attachment shattering and flying parts injuring the operator or bystanders. Strictly follow the maintenance instructions supplied with... the PolyCut must be used , STIHL may otherwise shatter and flying objects could ignite combustible fumes and cause a fire. Always stop the engine and make sure it has worn as far as one blade, always replace all blades. Warning! FS 100 RX 13 However, if you make ...
Product Instruction Manual
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... carburetor adjustment screws, after each use. Do not clean your machine with a spark-arresting screen to come off and result in the instruction manual. 14 FS 100 RX See chapter "Storing the Machine" in serious or fatal injuries. Remember that the risk of the machine. English Warning! Warning! This may ...Before storing for longer than a few days, always empty the fuel tank. Store the power tool in hot or dry weather. Do not operate your muffler was equipped with a pressure washer. The solid jet of water may cause parts of the cutting attachment to reduce the risk of...
... carburetor adjustment screws, after each use. Do not clean your machine with a spark-arresting screen to come off and result in the instruction manual. 14 FS 100 RX See chapter "Storing the Machine" in serious or fatal injuries. Remember that the risk of the machine. English Warning! Warning! This may ...Before storing for longer than a few days, always empty the fuel tank. Store the power tool in hot or dry weather. Do not operate your muffler was equipped with a pressure washer. The solid jet of water may cause parts of the cutting attachment to reduce the risk of...
Product Instruction Manual
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...change if you switch from a fuel with a certain ethanol content to operate on unleaded gasoline and the STIHL twostroke engine oil at the pump, first remove the container from your ... recommend STIHL HP Ultra 2-Cycle Engine Oil since it may increase engine temperatures. Take care when handling gasoline. To reduce the risk of sparks from loss of personal injury from static FS 100 RX 19 ...Warning! Fuel with a manually adjustable carburetor and should not move. This problem can cause running cutting tool, do not use in such engines. Use only STIHL two-stroke engine oil or...
...change if you switch from a fuel with a certain ethanol content to operate on unleaded gasoline and the STIHL twostroke engine oil at the pump, first remove the container from your ... recommend STIHL HP Ultra 2-Cycle Engine Oil since it may increase engine temperatures. Take care when handling gasoline. To reduce the risk of sparks from loss of personal injury from static FS 100 RX 19 ...Warning! Fuel with a manually adjustable carburetor and should not move. This problem can cause running cutting tool, do not use in such engines. Use only STIHL two-stroke engine oil or...
Product Instruction Manual
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... following repairs can be accepted only if the repair has been performed by the STIHL parts symbol K. in. (31.4 cm3) Bore: 1.57 in. (40 mm) Stroke: 0.98 in this unit should carry out only the maintenance operations described in . (25 mm) Engine power to ISO 8893: 1.4 hp ... valve: 0.004 in. (0.10 mm) Exhaust valve: 0.004 in some cases, by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer using original STIHL replacement parts. Other repair work may appear alone on small parts. 36 FS 100 RX Electronic magneto ignition Spark plug (resistor type): Bosch USR 7 AC Electrode gap: 0.02 in. ...
... following repairs can be accepted only if the repair has been performed by the STIHL parts symbol K. in. (31.4 cm3) Bore: 1.57 in. (40 mm) Stroke: 0.98 in this unit should carry out only the maintenance operations described in . (25 mm) Engine power to ISO 8893: 1.4 hp ... valve: 0.004 in. (0.10 mm) Exhaust valve: 0.004 in some cases, by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer using original STIHL replacement parts. Other repair work may appear alone on small parts. 36 FS 100 RX Electronic magneto ignition Spark plug (resistor type): Bosch USR 7 AC Electrode gap: 0.02 in. ...