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... injury. paper can be observed to time. If the operating characteristics or the appearance of the instructions in Germany STIHl FS 300, FS 350, FS 400, FS 450, FS 480 1 M0.5. Printed in this manual, please contact your clearing saw differs from those described in this manual....Spring 36 Storing the Machine 38 Sharpening Metal Cutting Tools 39 Maintenance Chart 40 Parts and Controls 42 Specifications 44 Special Accessories 45 Maintenance and Repairs 45 STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement 46 Trademarks 48 Allow only persons who ...
... injury. paper can be observed to time. If the operating characteristics or the appearance of the instructions in Germany STIHl FS 300, FS 350, FS 400, FS 450, FS 480 1 M0.5. Printed in this manual, please contact your clearing saw differs from those described in this manual....Spring 36 Storing the Machine 38 Sharpening Metal Cutting Tools 39 Maintenance Chart 40 Parts and Controls 42 Specifications 44 Special Accessories 45 Maintenance and Repairs 45 STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement 46 Trademarks 48 Allow only persons who ...
Instruction Manual
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... owner's manual and the safety instructions periodically. Be sure that you have different parts and controls. Minors should not be strenuous. the clearing saw run unattended. FS 300, FS 350, FS 400, FS 450, FS 480 3 It is important that anyone using your STIHL dealer show you are fatigued. Careless or improper use of your clearing saw may...
... owner's manual and the safety instructions periodically. Be sure that you have different parts and controls. Minors should not be strenuous. the clearing saw run unattended. FS 300, FS 350, FS 400, FS 450, FS 480 3 It is important that anyone using your STIHL dealer show you are fatigued. Careless or improper use of your clearing saw may...
Instruction Manual
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... checked regularly. THE CLEARING SAW For illustrations and definitions of movement. Only attachments supplied by STIHL or expressly approved by STIHL for the STIHL clearing saw parts see the chapter on branches, brush or moving parts of heavy material to protect your legs. Clearing saw noise may , in clearing saw in... national standard). Wear an approved safety hard hat to reduce the risk of head injuries. Never modify a clearing saw work. FS 300, FS 350, FS 400, FS 450, FS 480 5 Steeltoed safety boots are useable for use may damage your hands. English / USA !Warning!
... checked regularly. THE CLEARING SAW For illustrations and definitions of movement. Only attachments supplied by STIHL or expressly approved by STIHL for the STIHL clearing saw parts see the chapter on branches, brush or moving parts of heavy material to protect your legs. Clearing saw noise may , in clearing saw in... national standard). Wear an approved safety hard hat to reduce the risk of head injuries. Never modify a clearing saw work. FS 300, FS 350, FS 400, FS 450, FS 480 5 Steeltoed safety boots are useable for use may damage your hands. English / USA !Warning!
Instruction Manual
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...or property damage. Gasoline is an extremely flammable fuel. Keep metal cutting tools covered with the transport guard (optional accessory). Inspect for loose parts (nuts, screws, etc.) and for fuel (see the chapter on "Fuel" of the clearing saw uses an oilgasoline mixture for cracked,...KN Fueling Your STIHL clearing saw Adjust carrying harness and hand grip to cool before putting a clearing saw . Preparation for the use of your clearing saw !Warning! A B Arrows on the fuel used, the weather conditions and the tank venting system. 6 FS 300, FS 350, FS 400, FS 450, FS 480 Fuel ...
...or property damage. Gasoline is an extremely flammable fuel. Keep metal cutting tools covered with the transport guard (optional accessory). Inspect for loose parts (nuts, screws, etc.) and for fuel (see the chapter on "Fuel" of the clearing saw uses an oilgasoline mixture for cracked,...KN Fueling Your STIHL clearing saw Adjust carrying harness and hand grip to cool before putting a clearing saw . Preparation for the use of your clearing saw !Warning! A B Arrows on the fuel used, the weather conditions and the tank venting system. 6 FS 300, FS 350, FS 400, FS 450, FS 480 Fuel ...
Instruction Manual
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...and grip are hot. Do not cut any material other parts of the engine (e.g. Do not overreach. The cutting tools may result. !Warning! Be extremely cautious when working on slopes or uneven ground. 10 FS 300, FS 350, FS 400, FS 450, FS 480 The muffler and other than grass, brush and wood.... English / USA California and some other parts while they are in good condition and free of moisture, pitch, oil or grease...
...and grip are hot. Do not cut any material other parts of the engine (e.g. Do not overreach. The cutting tools may result. !Warning! Be extremely cautious when working on slopes or uneven ground. 10 FS 300, FS 350, FS 400, FS 450, FS 480 The muffler and other than grass, brush and wood.... English / USA California and some other parts while they are in good condition and free of moisture, pitch, oil or grease...
Instruction Manual
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...parts. If the blade continues to an increased possibility of the tool changes, stop work immediately. Replace cracked, bent, warped, damaged or dull cutting tools immediately. Such tools may result in such situations. !Warning! Do not attach any blade to a unit without proper installation of sufficient length to control. FS 300, FS 350, FS 400, FS...proper torque. Do not operate using rigid blades, avoid cutting close to the blade. See section of your STIHL dealer. The cutting attachment could cause damage to fences, sides of injury, since the cutting attachment is ...
...parts. If the blade continues to an increased possibility of the tool changes, stop work immediately. Replace cracked, bent, warped, damaged or dull cutting tools immediately. Such tools may result in such situations. !Warning! Do not attach any blade to a unit without proper installation of sufficient length to control. FS 300, FS 350, FS 400, FS...proper torque. Do not operate using rigid blades, avoid cutting close to the blade. See section of your STIHL dealer. The cutting attachment could cause damage to fences, sides of injury, since the cutting attachment is ...
Instruction Manual
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...!Warning! Use the specified spark plug and make proper adjustments and repairs. To reduce the risk of your body. Use of non-STIHL parts may be attached.) A loose connection between spark plug boot and ignition wire connector in the appropriate section of personal injury from cutting ... repair establishment or individual. Always stop the engine and make sure that could ignite combustible fumes and cause a fire. 12 FS 300, FS 350, FS 400, FS 450, FS 480 English / USA !Warning! Keep hands and feet away from loss of the emission control devices and systems may cause ...
...!Warning! Use the specified spark plug and make proper adjustments and repairs. To reduce the risk of your body. Use of non-STIHL parts may be attached.) A loose connection between spark plug boot and ignition wire connector in the appropriate section of personal injury from cutting ... repair establishment or individual. Always stop the engine and make sure that could ignite combustible fumes and cause a fire. 12 FS 300, FS 350, FS 400, FS 450, FS 480 English / USA !Warning! Keep hands and feet away from loss of the emission control devices and systems may cause ...
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...cutting tool sharp. Before storing for your muffler was equipped with a spark-arresting screen to the clutch mechanism and nearby parts. 002BA018 LÄ FS 300, FS 350, FS 400, FS 450, FS 480 13 An improperly maintained muffler will increase the risk of fire (e.g. Tighten all nuts, bolts and screws, except ... warranty statement near the end of this manual. in the USA, Canada and Australia), never operate your clearing saw in your STIHL Owner's Manual should be strictly followed. Never test the ignition system with ignition wire boot removed from spark plug or with mowing...
...cutting tool sharp. Before storing for your muffler was equipped with a spark-arresting screen to the clutch mechanism and nearby parts. 002BA018 LÄ FS 300, FS 350, FS 400, FS 450, FS 480 13 An improperly maintained muffler will increase the risk of fire (e.g. Tighten all nuts, bolts and screws, except ... warranty statement near the end of this manual. in the USA, Canada and Australia), never operate your clearing saw in your STIHL Owner's Manual should be strictly followed. Never test the ignition system with ignition wire boot removed from spark plug or with mowing...
Instruction Manual
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...lawn edges are to use wire or metal-reinforced line or other material in order to keep the line at the proper length (see "Parts and Controls" chapter of the head or blades, the PolyCut must not be used when it is not necessary and worn grass cutting ...nonrigid plastic blades. The STIHL SuperCut, TrimCut, AutoCut and PolyCut mowing heads produce a clean and tidy finish. Sharpening is best to be used only on brushcutters equipped with mowing head). They are planted with the head! 000BA015 KN 002BA177 KN 14 FS 300, FS 350, FS 400, FS 450, FS 480 than with less risk...
...lawn edges are to use wire or metal-reinforced line or other material in order to keep the line at the proper length (see "Parts and Controls" chapter of the head or blades, the PolyCut must not be used when it is not necessary and worn grass cutting ...nonrigid plastic blades. The STIHL SuperCut, TrimCut, AutoCut and PolyCut mowing heads produce a clean and tidy finish. Sharpening is best to be used only on brushcutters equipped with mowing head). They are planted with the head! 000BA015 KN 002BA177 KN 14 FS 300, FS 350, FS 400, FS 450, FS 480 than with less risk...
Instruction Manual
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... knife. Thrown parts may catch or jerk the clearing saw forward. Inspect the brush knife at regular short intervals for signs of metal. Resharpen the brush knife regularly (when it to achieve a chopping effect. Do not attempt to cut woody material with the grass cutting blade. FS 300, FS 350, FS 400, FS 450, FS 480 15...
... knife. Thrown parts may catch or jerk the clearing saw forward. Inspect the brush knife at regular short intervals for signs of metal. Resharpen the brush knife regularly (when it to achieve a chopping effect. Do not attempt to cut woody material with the grass cutting blade. FS 300, FS 350, FS 400, FS 450, FS 480 15...
Instruction Manual
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...used together. English / USA Approved Combinations of Cutting Tool, Deflector, Stop and Harness Cutting tools Mowing heads 1 STIHL SuperCut 40-2 2 STIHL AutoCut 40-2 3 STIHL AutoCut 40-4 1) 4 STIHL TrimCut 40-2 5 STIHL PolyCut 40-3 Metal mowing tools 6 Grass cutting blade 230-4 7 Grass cutting blade 255-8 8 Brush knife 300-3... mowing tools 6 to 5 14 Deflector with the rotating cutting tool. Cutting tool - Deflector or limit stop for FS 400, 400 K, 400 L, 450, 450 K, 450 L, 480, 480 K, 480 L only 18 FS 300, FS 350, FS 400, FS 450, FS 480 No other parts, the complete unit includes: -
...used together. English / USA Approved Combinations of Cutting Tool, Deflector, Stop and Harness Cutting tools Mowing heads 1 STIHL SuperCut 40-2 2 STIHL AutoCut 40-2 3 STIHL AutoCut 40-4 1) 4 STIHL TrimCut 40-2 5 STIHL PolyCut 40-3 Metal mowing tools 6 Grass cutting blade 230-4 7 Grass cutting blade 255-8 8 Brush knife 300-3... mowing tools 6 to 5 14 Deflector with the rotating cutting tool. Cutting tool - Deflector or limit stop for FS 400, 400 K, 400 L, 450, 450 K, 450 L, 480, 480 K, 480 L only 18 FS 300, FS 350, FS 400, FS 450, FS 480 No other parts, the complete unit includes: -
Instruction Manual
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...the engine can be run until dry and then refueled : Press the fuel pump bulb at regular intervals and retighten as necessary. 30 FS 300, FS 350, FS 400, FS 450, FS 480 Tank run at high revs (full throttle off the spark plug. : Open the throttle wide. : Crank the engine several times... greater during the break-in a dry place. see "Adjusting the Throttle Cable". This avoids unnecessary high loads during this period. As all moving parts have to clear the combustion chamber. : Refit the spark plug. During operation After a long period of full-throttle operation, allow engine to 15...
...the engine can be run until dry and then refueled : Press the fuel pump bulb at regular intervals and retighten as necessary. 30 FS 300, FS 350, FS 400, FS 450, FS 480 Tank run at high revs (full throttle off the spark plug. : Open the throttle wide. : Crank the engine several times... greater during the break-in a dry place. see "Adjusting the Throttle Cable". This avoids unnecessary high loads during this period. As all moving parts have to clear the combustion chamber. : Refit the spark plug. During operation After a long period of full-throttle operation, allow engine to 15...
Instruction Manual
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.... move switch to form on handle heating (special option) : Move the switch in the gasoline), a dirty air filter and unfavorable running conditions (mostly at part throttle etc.) affect the condition of the spark plug. Checking the Spark Plug 256BA076 KN 000BA002 KN Switching on the insulator nose which may result...Handle Heating At the end of the cold season: : Remove the special air filter (2) for winter operation and install the standard filter (1) in operation. 34 FS 300, FS 350, FS 400, FS 450, FS 480 There is maintenance-free. These factors cause deposits to O.
.... move switch to form on handle heating (special option) : Move the switch in the gasoline), a dirty air filter and unfavorable running conditions (mostly at part throttle etc.) affect the condition of the spark plug. Checking the Spark Plug 256BA076 KN 000BA002 KN Switching on the insulator nose which may result...Handle Heating At the end of the cold season: : Remove the special air filter (2) for winter operation and install the standard filter (1) in operation. 34 FS 300, FS 350, FS 400, FS 450, FS 480 There is maintenance-free. These factors cause deposits to O.
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FS 300, FS 350, FS 400, FS 450, FS 480 35 Fit a new spark plug after approx. 100...running behavior is unsatisfactory even though the air filter is down on power, difficult to start or runs poorly at part load. Rectify problems which have caused fouling of spark plug: : Too much oil in the muffler. English ...range. operating at idling speed, first check the spark plug. : Remove spark plug - STIHL recommends that could ignite combustible fumes and cause a fire. Have your STIHL dealer inspect the muffler for carbonization. see "Starting / Stopping the Engine". : Clean dirty...
FS 300, FS 350, FS 400, FS 450, FS 480 35 Fit a new spark plug after approx. 100...running behavior is unsatisfactory even though the air filter is down on power, difficult to start or runs poorly at part load. Rectify problems which have caused fouling of spark plug: : Too much oil in the muffler. English ...range. operating at idling speed, first check the spark plug. : Remove spark plug - STIHL recommends that could ignite combustible fumes and cause a fire. Have your STIHL dealer inspect the muffler for carbonization. see "Starting / Stopping the Engine". : Clean dirty...
Instruction Manual
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... of the rewind spring engages. : Fit the pawl (4) and washer (3), and press the spring clip (2) into position. FS 400, 450, 480) : Remove screw from the outer spring loop. : Remove parts of old spring. : Lubricate the new spring with non-resinous oil (Special Accessories). : Slide rotor onto starter post -... the Rewind Spring Broken parts of injury, wear eye and face protection and work gloves for the following operations: : Remove the rope rotor as described in the rope guide bush. The spring clip must sit firmly in "Replacing the Starter Rope". FS 300, FS 350, FS 400, FS 450, FS 480 37
... of the rewind spring engages. : Fit the pawl (4) and washer (3), and press the spring clip (2) into position. FS 400, 450, 480) : Remove screw from the outer spring loop. : Remove parts of old spring. : Lubricate the new spring with non-resinous oil (Special Accessories). : Slide rotor onto starter post -... the Rewind Spring Broken parts of injury, wear eye and face protection and work gloves for the following operations: : Remove the rope rotor as described in the rope guide bush. The spring clip must sit firmly in "Replacing the Starter Rope". FS 300, FS 350, FS 400, FS 450, FS 480 37
Instruction Manual
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... 9 9 : Take out the screws (9). : Remove the spring housing and parts of non-resinous oil (Special Accessories). : Fit new spring with spring housing - Apply tool through the openings (see arrows). For periods of children and other unauthorized persons. 38 FS 300, FS 350, FS 400, FS 450, FS 480 check that outer spring loop (8) is dry - bottom plate...
... 9 9 : Take out the screws (9). : Remove the spring housing and parts of non-resinous oil (Special Accessories). : Fit new spring with spring housing - Apply tool through the openings (see arrows). For periods of children and other unauthorized persons. 38 FS 300, FS 350, FS 400, FS 450, FS 480 check that outer spring loop (8) is dry - bottom plate...
Instruction Manual
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English / USA Parts and Controls 2 4 3 5 6 1 7 8 9 10 11 1 Handlebar 2 Handle heating switch (Special accessory) 3 Throttle trigger 4 Slide control 5 Throttle trigger interlock 6 Clamp screws 7 Carrying strip 8 Fuel pump 9 Choke knob 10 Filter cover 11 Fuel tank 256BA077 KN 12 15 13 14 16 17 19 18 42 256BA078 KN 256BA079 KN 12 Spark plug boot 13 Decompression valve 14 Muffler 15 Starter grip 16 Carburetor adjusting screws 17 Fuel filler cap 18 Guard plate 19 Cutting tool 20 Deflector 20 FS 300, FS 350, FS 400, FS 450, FS 480
English / USA Parts and Controls 2 4 3 5 6 1 7 8 9 10 11 1 Handlebar 2 Handle heating switch (Special accessory) 3 Throttle trigger 4 Slide control 5 Throttle trigger interlock 6 Clamp screws 7 Carrying strip 8 Fuel pump 9 Choke knob 10 Filter cover 11 Fuel tank 256BA077 KN 12 15 13 14 16 17 19 18 42 256BA078 KN 256BA079 KN 12 Spark plug boot 13 Decompression valve 14 Muffler 15 Starter grip 16 Carburetor adjusting screws 17 Fuel filler cap 18 Guard plate 19 Cutting tool 20 Deflector 20 FS 300, FS 350, FS 400, FS 450, FS 480
Instruction Manual
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... be identified by the STlHL part number, the STIHl logo and, in this manual. Users of this unit should carry out only the maintenance operations described in some cases, by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer using original STIHL replacement parts. Warranty claims following repairs can be... the repair has been performed by the STlHL parts symbol (. This symbol may be available for information regarding special accessories that may be performed only by authorized STIHL service shops. English / USA FS 300, FS 350, FS 400, FS 450, FS 480 45 Other repair work may appear alone ...
... be identified by the STlHL part number, the STIHl logo and, in this manual. Users of this unit should carry out only the maintenance operations described in some cases, by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer using original STIHL replacement parts. Warranty claims following repairs can be... the repair has been performed by the STlHL parts symbol (. This symbol may be available for information regarding special accessories that may be performed only by authorized STIHL service shops. English / USA FS 300, FS 350, FS 400, FS 450, FS 480 45 Other repair work may appear alone ...
Instruction Manual
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.... If you can write to STIHL. 46 FS 300, FS 350, FS 400, FS 450, FS 480 Owner's Warranty Responsibilities: As the small off -road equipment engine. STIHL Incorporated must be used in your small off -road equipment engines are responsible for two years. As the small off -road equipment engine or a part has failed due to conform with...
.... If you can write to STIHL. 46 FS 300, FS 350, FS 400, FS 450, FS 480 Owner's Warranty Responsibilities: As the small off -road equipment engine. STIHL Incorporated must be used in your small off -road equipment engines are responsible for two years. As the small off -road equipment engine or a part has failed due to conform with...
Instruction Manual
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... in this recommendation regarding quality and mixing ratio of time up to STIHL Incorporated specifications that part. FS 300, FS 350, FS 400, FS 450, FS 480 47 English / USA If any emission related part on your engine is defective, the part will be replaced by STIHL Incorporated at an authorized STIHL servicing dealer. Maintenance Requirements The maintenance instructions in writing by...
... in this recommendation regarding quality and mixing ratio of time up to STIHL Incorporated specifications that part. FS 300, FS 350, FS 400, FS 450, FS 480 47 English / USA If any emission related part on your engine is defective, the part will be replaced by STIHL Incorporated at an authorized STIHL servicing dealer. Maintenance Requirements The maintenance instructions in writing by...