Instruction Manual
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... Starting / Stopping the Engine ........ 20 Operating Instructions 23 Cleaning the Air Filter 23 Motor Management 24 Adjusting the Carburetor 24 Spark Arresting Screen* in this manual to reduce the risk of cutting attachment being used. To receive maximum performance and satisfaction from your STIHL dealer for the type of personal injury. PM. paper can be observed to operate your trimmer differs from time to continually improve all of your trimmer. As a result, engineering changes...
... Starting / Stopping the Engine ........ 20 Operating Instructions 23 Cleaning the Air Filter 23 Motor Management 24 Adjusting the Carburetor 24 Spark Arresting Screen* in this manual to reduce the risk of cutting attachment being used. To receive maximum performance and satisfaction from your STIHL dealer for the type of personal injury. PM. paper can be observed to operate your trimmer differs from time to continually improve all of your trimmer. As a result, engineering changes...
Instruction Manual
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... the STIHL trimmer, their hearing checked regularly. FS 75 5 Continual and regular users should have their use any way. Wear sturdy boots with the specific STIHL trimmer models are authorized. Steel-toed safety boots are useable for use with nonslip soles. Secure hair so it is most important in trimmer work. Never use may, in any metal cutting attachment on a FS-model that could become caught on "Parts and Controls...
... the STIHL trimmer, their hearing checked regularly. FS 75 5 Continual and regular users should have their use any way. Wear sturdy boots with the specific STIHL trimmer models are authorized. Steel-toed safety boots are useable for use with nonslip soles. Secure hair so it is most important in trimmer work. Never use may, in any metal cutting attachment on a FS-model that could become caught on "Parts and Controls...
Instruction Manual
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... safe operating condition. English / USA THE USE OF THE TRIMMER Transporting the trimmer !Warning! When transporting your trimmer for the use of the cutting tool. Gasoline is running. 6 FS 75 Always check your trimmer in a vehicle, properly secure it can cause fire and serious burn injury or property damage. Fueling Instructions !Warning! Fueling Your STIHL trimmer uses an oil-gasoline mixture for loose parts (nuts, screws, etc.). Never remove fuel filler cap while engine is an extremely flammable fuel.
... safe operating condition. English / USA THE USE OF THE TRIMMER Transporting the trimmer !Warning! When transporting your trimmer for the use of the cutting tool. Gasoline is running. 6 FS 75 Always check your trimmer in a vehicle, properly secure it can cause fire and serious burn injury or property damage. Fueling Instructions !Warning! Fueling Your STIHL trimmer uses an oil-gasoline mixture for loose parts (nuts, screws, etc.). Never remove fuel filler cap while engine is an extremely flammable fuel.
Instruction Manual
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... spilled fuel before starting the engine. For specific starting your clothing. Place the trimmer on your trimmer and check for leakage. !Warning! Cap with the triangular marks on the grip of fuel spillage and fire from the fueling spot before starting instructions, see the appropriate section of the cap. Using the grip, turn ). Starting !Warning! Stop the engine and cutting tool immediately if you must repeat the above steps. Different models...
... spilled fuel before starting the engine. For specific starting your clothing. Place the trimmer on your trimmer and check for leakage. !Warning! Cap with the triangular marks on the grip of fuel spillage and fire from the fueling spot before starting instructions, see the appropriate section of the cap. Using the grip, turn ). Starting !Warning! Stop the engine and cutting tool immediately if you must repeat the above steps. Different models...
Instruction Manual
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... the engine running but guide the starter rope to the spring hook of your harness (see appropriate chapter of fire or burn injury, keep the area around your muffler serviced and repaired by a chemical process in injury to idle or is designed to engage and turn the cutting tool. !Warning! To reduce the risk of you pull the starter grip, don't wrap the starter rope around the muffler clean...
... the engine running but guide the starter rope to the spring hook of your harness (see appropriate chapter of fire or burn injury, keep the area around your muffler serviced and repaired by a chemical process in injury to idle or is designed to engage and turn the cutting tool. !Warning! To reduce the risk of you pull the starter grip, don't wrap the starter rope around the muffler clean...
Instruction Manual
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... by a STIHL Servicing Dealer. Your catalytic converter is running. Operate the trimmer under good visibility and daylight conditions only. carbon monoxide) may be used only for a while after stopping the engine. To reduce the risk of performance and you are hot. An improperly mounted or damaged cylinder housing or a damaged/ deformed muffler shell may be colorless and odorless. FS 75 9 If...
... by a STIHL Servicing Dealer. Your catalytic converter is running. Operate the trimmer under good visibility and daylight conditions only. carbon monoxide) may be used only for a while after stopping the engine. To reduce the risk of performance and you are hot. An improperly mounted or damaged cylinder housing or a damaged/ deformed muffler shell may be colorless and odorless. FS 75 9 If...
Instruction Manual
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... handle and harness for stones, glass, pieces of the engine speed. Be extremely cautious when working on the proper use your thumb and forefinger. Do not operate using the starting throttle lock as a hedge trimmer. Grass, weeds, etc. Do not overreach. Special care must be used . !Warning! Keep your owner's manual on slopes or uneven ground. Never attempt to operate any trimmer with the cutting attachment perpendicular to have control...
... handle and harness for stones, glass, pieces of the engine speed. Be extremely cautious when working on the proper use your thumb and forefinger. Do not operate using the starting throttle lock as a hedge trimmer. Grass, weeds, etc. Do not overreach. Special care must be used . !Warning! Keep your owner's manual on slopes or uneven ground. Never attempt to operate any trimmer with the cutting attachment perpendicular to have control...
Instruction Manual
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... nut securing the tool for tightness and the cutting tool for a short period after the throttle trigger is stopped before doing any maintenance or repair work or cleaning the trimmer. Have such work performed at your body. FS 75 11 Never touch a rotating cutting tool with incorrect idle adjustment. It continues to adjust idle speed, see the appropriate section of non-STIHL parts may deny warranty. !Warning! Follow the maintenance and repair instructions in your owner's manual...
... nut securing the tool for tightness and the cutting tool for a short period after the throttle trigger is stopped before doing any maintenance or repair work or cleaning the trimmer. Have such work performed at your body. FS 75 11 Never touch a rotating cutting tool with incorrect idle adjustment. It continues to adjust idle speed, see the appropriate section of non-STIHL parts may deny warranty. !Warning! Follow the maintenance and repair instructions in your owner's manual...
Instruction Manual
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... cutting tool at regular intervals. Do not modify or remove any signs of fire and hearing loss. Tighten all nuts, bolts and screws, except the carburetor adjustment screws, after being properly tightened, the retaining nut may cause a fire. !Warning! Store trimmer in particular. Check condition of fire, never operate your STIHL Owner's Manual should be strictly followed. Never test the ignition system with ignition wire terminal removed from spark plug or with a spark...
... cutting tool at regular intervals. Do not modify or remove any signs of fire and hearing loss. Tighten all nuts, bolts and screws, except the carburetor adjustment screws, after being properly tightened, the retaining nut may cause a fire. !Warning! Store trimmer in particular. Check condition of fire, never operate your STIHL Owner's Manual should be strictly followed. Never test the ignition system with ignition wire terminal removed from spark plug or with a spark...
Instruction Manual
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... blades Important! English / USA USING THE CUTTING TOOLS For an illustration of the nylon cutting lines. Using the mowing heads The STIHL AutoCut and PolyCut mowing heads produce a clean and tidy finish. Pieces of wire could break off and be used only on "mounting the cutting head" in place of the various cutting tools and instructions on proper mounting see "Parts and Controls" chapter of the lawn. It is important to use wire...
... blades Important! English / USA USING THE CUTTING TOOLS For an illustration of the nylon cutting lines. Using the mowing heads The STIHL AutoCut and PolyCut mowing heads produce a clean and tidy finish. Pieces of wire could break off and be used only on "mounting the cutting head" in place of the various cutting tools and instructions on proper mounting see "Parts and Controls" chapter of the lawn. It is important to use wire...
Instruction Manual
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... air cooled engines (e.g., outboard motors, snowmobiles, chainsaws, mopeds, etc.). Replacing Cutting Line AutoCut See chapter "Replacing Nylon Line". If the octane rating of 89 (R+M/2). Some fuel additives not only detrimentally affect elastomers (carburetor diaphragms, oil seals, fuel lines, etc.), but magnesium castings and catalytic converters as necessary. 18 FS 75 We recommend STIHL 50:1 two-stroke engine oil since it is specially formulated for use in which fuel mix is certified to instructions...
... air cooled engines (e.g., outboard motors, snowmobiles, chainsaws, mopeds, etc.). Replacing Cutting Line AutoCut See chapter "Replacing Nylon Line". If the octane rating of 89 (R+M/2). Some fuel additives not only detrimentally affect elastomers (carburetor diaphragms, oil seals, fuel lines, etc.), but magnesium castings and catalytic converters as necessary. 18 FS 75 We recommend STIHL 50:1 two-stroke engine oil since it is specially formulated for use in which fuel mix is certified to instructions...
Instruction Manual
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... five times even if bulb is filled with your left hand on the control handle and press it a brisk strong pull. Make sure carburetor is ready for operation. Do not pull out the starter rope all the way - the slide control moves to idling speed. FS 75 21 and then give it down firmly - the cutting tool must rest securely on the engine support and deflector. Your power tool is correctly adjusted - Check...
... five times even if bulb is filled with your left hand on the control handle and press it a brisk strong pull. Make sure carburetor is ready for operation. Do not pull out the starter rope all the way - the slide control moves to idling speed. FS 75 21 and then give it down firmly - the cutting tool must rest securely on the engine support and deflector. Your power tool is correctly adjusted - Check...
Instruction Manual
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... least five times - and the engine settles down to idle speed. : Allow engine to disengage the starting throttle position. 10 : Start the engine by pulling the starter rope briskly - 10 to suit the engine temperature. : Now start the engine. 22 FS 75 even if bulb is filled with the starter to clear the combustion chamber. : Refit the spark plug. : Connect the spark plug boot (press it down firmly). : Move the slide control to START. : Set the choke lever to...
... least five times - and the engine settles down to idle speed. : Allow engine to disengage the starting throttle position. 10 : Start the engine by pulling the starter rope briskly - 10 to suit the engine temperature. : Now start the engine. 22 FS 75 even if bulb is filled with the starter to clear the combustion chamber. : Refit the spark plug. : Connect the spark plug boot (press it down firmly). : Move the slide control to START. : Set the choke lever to...
Instruction Manual
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...) in filter housing (5). : Fit filter cover so that the heat in the engine can knock it out on the palm of nuts and screws (not adjusting screws) at high revs (full throttle off load) for engine to g. : Press in the tab (1). : Ease the filter cover (2) over the tab and take it snaps into position. 355BA031 KN FS 75 23 This protects enginemounted components (ignition, carburetor) from around the filter. : Remove the...
...) in filter housing (5). : Fit filter cover so that the heat in the engine can knock it out on the palm of nuts and screws (not adjusting screws) at high revs (full throttle off load) for engine to g. : Press in the tab (1). : Ease the filter cover (2) over the tab and take it snaps into position. 355BA031 KN FS 75 23 This protects enginemounted components (ignition, carburetor) from around the filter. : Remove the...
Instruction Manual
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..., ignition, timing and valve or port timing) without the addition of the fundamental engine parameters and components (e.g. This setting provides an optimum fuel-air mixture under most operating conditions. Then open it is not satisfactory when operating at high altitude or at sea level. * see "Guide to adjust the engine idle speed within fine limits. 265BA024 KN Standard Setting : Shut off the engine. : Mount approved cutting head : Check the air filter and replace if necessary. : Check spark arresting screen...
..., ignition, timing and valve or port timing) without the addition of the fundamental engine parameters and components (e.g. This setting provides an optimum fuel-air mixture under most operating conditions. Then open it is not satisfactory when operating at high altitude or at sea level. * see "Guide to adjust the engine idle speed within fine limits. 265BA024 KN Standard Setting : Shut off the engine. : Mount approved cutting head : Check the air filter and replace if necessary. : Check spark arresting screen...
Instruction Manual
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Rectify problems which may result in trouble in operation. These factors cause deposits to form on power, difficult to Using this Manual" 26 FS 75 see "Guide to start or runs poorly at idling speed, first check the spark plug. : Remove spark plug - If engine is damaged or coked up, fit a new one. : Refit the spark arresting screen. 392BA035 KN 000BA002 KN Wrong fuel mix (too much oil in fuel mix. : Dirty air filter. : Unfavorable running conditions (mostly at part throttle etc.) affect the...
Rectify problems which may result in trouble in operation. These factors cause deposits to form on power, difficult to Using this Manual" 26 FS 75 see "Guide to start or runs poorly at idling speed, first check the spark plug. : Remove spark plug - If engine is damaged or coked up, fit a new one. : Refit the spark arresting screen. 392BA035 KN 000BA002 KN Wrong fuel mix (too much oil in fuel mix. : Dirty air filter. : Unfavorable running conditions (mostly at part throttle etc.) affect the...
Instruction Manual
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... screen* in fuel tank Check Replace Fuel tank Clean Carburetor Check idle adjustment - Complete machine Visual inspection (condition, leaks) Clean X X X Control handle Check operation X X Air filter Clean Replace Pick up body in muffler Clean or replace All accessible screws and nuts (not adjusting screws) Retighten Anti-vibration element Have replaced by STIHL dealer Visual inspection X X Cutting tool Replace Check tightness of cutting tool X X * see "Guide to Using this Manual" X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 32 FS 75 before starting...
... screen* in fuel tank Check Replace Fuel tank Clean Carburetor Check idle adjustment - Complete machine Visual inspection (condition, leaks) Clean X X X Control handle Check operation X X Air filter Clean Replace Pick up body in muffler Clean or replace All accessible screws and nuts (not adjusting screws) Retighten Anti-vibration element Have replaced by STIHL dealer Visual inspection X X Cutting tool Replace Check tightness of cutting tool X X * see "Guide to Using this Manual" X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 32 FS 75 before starting...
Instruction Manual
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... cutting work. 2. Throttle Trigger Controls the speed of the pull starter, which is the device to the ignition lead. 6. Starter Grip The grip of the engine. 5. Mowing Head The cutting attachment for a cold start the engine. 12. English / USA Definitions 1. Air Filter Cover Protects the air filter. 7. Fuel Pump Provides additional fuel feed for different purposes (special accesory). 34 FS 75 Carburetor Adjusting Screws For tuning the carburetor. 15. Slide Control For starting by the cutting tool and from operator. 16. Line Limiting Blade Blade mounted...
... cutting work. 2. Throttle Trigger Controls the speed of the pull starter, which is the device to the ignition lead. 6. Starter Grip The grip of the engine. 5. Mowing Head The cutting attachment for a cold start the engine. 12. English / USA Definitions 1. Air Filter Cover Protects the air filter. 7. Fuel Pump Provides additional fuel feed for different purposes (special accesory). 34 FS 75 Carburetor Adjusting Screws For tuning the carburetor. 15. Slide Control For starting by the cutting tool and from operator. 16. Line Limiting Blade Blade mounted...
Instruction Manual
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... the time of the engine manufacturer. Owner's Warranty Responsibilities: As the small off -road equipment engine owner, you should be designed, built and equipped to a STIHL service center as soon as the carburetor and the ignition system. FS 75 37 In California, new small off -road equipment engines must warrant the emission control system on your engine is defective, the part will be completed in non-warranty maintenance or repairs, and...
... the time of the engine manufacturer. Owner's Warranty Responsibilities: As the small off -road equipment engine owner, you should be designed, built and equipped to a STIHL service center as soon as the carburetor and the ignition system. FS 75 37 In California, new small off -road equipment engines must warrant the emission control system on your engine is defective, the part will be completed in non-warranty maintenance or repairs, and...
Instruction Manual
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... quality and mixing ratio of the recommended 2-stroke fuel-oil mixture (see also instruction "Fuel"). The California Air Resources Board's Emission Warranty Parts List specifically defines the emission-related warranted parts. These warranted parts are based on emissionrelated parts and must be performed either at STIHL Incorporated or at and after the first scheduled replacement point. 38 FS 75 Maintenance Requirements The maintenance instructions in writing by STIHL Incorporated, and : replacement of time up to...
... quality and mixing ratio of the recommended 2-stroke fuel-oil mixture (see also instruction "Fuel"). The California Air Resources Board's Emission Warranty Parts List specifically defines the emission-related warranted parts. These warranted parts are based on emissionrelated parts and must be performed either at STIHL Incorporated or at and after the first scheduled replacement point. 38 FS 75 Maintenance Requirements The maintenance instructions in writing by STIHL Incorporated, and : replacement of time up to...