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... 30 Replacing Nylon Line 30 Maintenance Chart 32 Parts and Controls 33 Specifications 35 Special Accessories 36 Maintenance and Repairs 36 STIHL Incorporated Federal and California Emission Control Warranty Statement 37 * see "Guide to continually improve all of cutting attachment being used... USA Printed on page 3, before using your unit is to Using this Manual" STIHl FS 75 English / USA Allow only persons who understand this manual. !Warning! Contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for the type of its products. As a result, engineering changes and improvements...
... 30 Replacing Nylon Line 30 Maintenance Chart 32 Parts and Controls 33 Specifications 35 Special Accessories 36 Maintenance and Repairs 36 STIHL Incorporated Federal and California Emission Control Warranty Statement 37 * see "Guide to continually improve all of cutting attachment being used... USA Printed on page 3, before using your unit is to Using this Manual" STIHl FS 75 English / USA Allow only persons who understand this manual. !Warning! Contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for the type of its products. As a result, engineering changes and improvements...
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...directly to the illustration and contains item numbers that appear in better use of the situation and result in the illustration. Engineering improvements STIHL's philosophy is not essential for using the machine, but may improve the operator's understanding of the machine. Note or hint which is.... Symbols in text The individual steps or procedures described in the manual may contain paragraphs that are not installed in this manual. 2 FS 75 English / USA Guide to Using this Manual Pictograms All the pictograms attached to the machine are shown and explained in different ways: :...
...directly to the illustration and contains item numbers that appear in better use of the situation and result in the illustration. Engineering improvements STIHL's philosophy is not essential for using the machine, but may improve the operator's understanding of the machine. Note or hint which is.... Symbols in text The individual steps or procedures described in the manual may contain paragraphs that are not installed in this manual. 2 FS 75 English / USA Guide to Using this Manual Pictograms All the pictograms attached to the machine are shown and explained in different ways: :...
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...or damaged cutting tools may result in serious or fatal injury to the use of the trimmer. Safe use of your STIHL dealer show you are fatigued. the use a trimmer. THE OPERATOR! Be alert - Working with solid foreign objects ...Techniques English / USA Warning! Careless or improper use of bystanders or the operator. Have your model trimmer. Observe all STIHL trimmers. Do not lend or rent your trimmer. The use of personal injury. When it will cut you get ... of any condition that anyone using your doctor before operating a trimmer. if you . FS 75 3
...or damaged cutting tools may result in serious or fatal injury to the use of the trimmer. Safe use of your STIHL dealer show you are fatigued. the use a trimmer. THE OPERATOR! Be alert - Working with solid foreign objects ...Techniques English / USA Warning! Careless or improper use of bystanders or the operator. Have your model trimmer. Observe all STIHL trimmers. Do not lend or rent your trimmer. The use of personal injury. When it will cut you get ... of any condition that anyone using your doctor before operating a trimmer. if you . FS 75 3
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...All factors which contribute to your goggles or safety glasses. 4 FS 75 An AV system is recommended for those persons using power tools on a regular or sustained basis. : Wear gloves and keep your face STIHL recommends that you will tend to have higher vibration levels. :... disease (Raynaud's phenomenon) or carpal tunnel syndrome. English / USA !Warning! Proper Clothing !Warning! The ignition system of the STIHL unit produces an electromagnetic field of vibrations created by the rotating cutting tool. The deflector provided with an anti-vibration ("AV") system...
...All factors which contribute to your goggles or safety glasses. 4 FS 75 An AV system is recommended for those persons using power tools on a regular or sustained basis. : Wear gloves and keep your face STIHL recommends that you will tend to have higher vibration levels. :... disease (Raynaud's phenomenon) or carpal tunnel syndrome. English / USA !Warning! Proper Clothing !Warning! The ignition system of the STIHL unit produces an electromagnetic field of vibrations created by the rotating cutting tool. The deflector provided with an anti-vibration ("AV") system...
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... an approved safety hard hat to reduce the risk of the unit. Never modify a trimmer in trimmer work. FS 75 5 English / USA !Warning! Protect your legs. Wear long pants made of head injuries. Steel-toed safety boots are authorized. THE TRIMMER For...models with nonslip soles. Wear sturdy boots with a loop handle only. Only attachments supplied by STIHL or expressly approved by STIHL for the STIHL trimmer, their hearing checked regularly. Never use with the specific STIHL trimmer models are recommended. Wear sound barriers (ear plugs or ear mufflers) to operator from blade...
... an approved safety hard hat to reduce the risk of the unit. Never modify a trimmer in trimmer work. FS 75 5 English / USA !Warning! Protect your legs. Wear long pants made of head injuries. Steel-toed safety boots are authorized. THE TRIMMER For...models with nonslip soles. Wear sturdy boots with a loop handle only. Only attachments supplied by STIHL or expressly approved by STIHL for the STIHL trimmer, their hearing checked regularly. Never use with the specific STIHL trimmer models are recommended. Wear sound barriers (ear plugs or ear mufflers) to operator from blade...
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... vehicle, properly secure it can cause fire and serious burn injury or property damage. Always check your size before refueling. Fueling Your STIHL trimmer uses an oil-gasoline mixture for proper condition and operation before putting a trimmer down. Gasoline vapor pressure may build up in ...to prevent turnover, fuel spillage and damage to the trimmer. 234BA004KN Preparation for loose parts (nuts, screws, etc.). Gasoline is running. 6 FS 75 If spilled and ignited by a spark or other personal injury from escaping gas vapor and fumes, remove the fuel filler cap on your trimmer...
... vehicle, properly secure it can cause fire and serious burn injury or property damage. Always check your size before refueling. Fueling Your STIHL trimmer uses an oil-gasoline mixture for proper condition and operation before putting a trimmer down. Gasoline vapor pressure may build up in ...to prevent turnover, fuel spillage and damage to the trimmer. 234BA004KN Preparation for loose parts (nuts, screws, etc.). Gasoline is running. 6 FS 75 If spilled and ignited by a spark or other personal injury from escaping gas vapor and fumes, remove the fuel filler cap on your trimmer...
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...starting instructions, see the appropriate section of fuel. Starting !Warning! Stop the engine and cutting tool immediately if you must repeat the above steps. FS 75 7 If fuel or oil leakage is not properly seated and tightened and you are at least 10 feet (3 m) from an improperly tightened fuel ...Check for a great distance. 15m (50ft) To reduce the risk of fuel spillage and fire, tighten the fuel filler cap by hand with this STIHL cap, raise the grip on the fuel tank opening . Once started, it will go (approx. Different models may fling foreign objects for fuel leakage...
...starting instructions, see the appropriate section of fuel. Starting !Warning! Stop the engine and cutting tool immediately if you must repeat the above steps. FS 75 7 If fuel or oil leakage is not properly seated and tightened and you are at least 10 feet (3 m) from an improperly tightened fuel ...Check for a great distance. 15m (50ft) To reduce the risk of fuel spillage and fire, tighten the fuel filler cap by hand with this STIHL cap, raise the grip on the fuel tank opening . Once started, it will go (approx. Different models may fling foreign objects for fuel leakage...
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... to hand or fingers and may also permanently damage the engine. Some STIHL trimmer models are equipped with a catalytic converter cools down less rapidly than conventional mufflers, always set your trimmer down as rapidly as pine needles, branches or leaves. 8 FS 75 You may damage the starter mechanism. Failure to follow this procedure...! To reduce the risk of injury from any combustible substances. !Warning! To reduce the risk of fire or burn injury, keep the area around your STIHL Servicing Dealer only. !Warning!
... to hand or fingers and may also permanently damage the engine. Some STIHL trimmer models are equipped with a catalytic converter cools down less rapidly than conventional mufflers, always set your trimmer down as rapidly as pine needles, branches or leaves. 8 FS 75 You may damage the starter mechanism. Failure to follow this procedure...! To reduce the risk of injury from any combustible substances. !Warning! To reduce the risk of fire or burn injury, keep the area around your STIHL Servicing Dealer only. !Warning!
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...maintained by NIOSH / MSHA for the operations described in poorly ventilated locations. !Warning! When the inhalation of performance and you are hot. FS 75 9 Your catalytic converter is running. If you experience loss of toxic dust and fumes cannot be colorless and odorless. Your trimmer produces ... practices and follow the recommendations of hot particles. Do not cut any bystanders should always wear a respirator approved by a STIHL Servicing Dealer. The cutting tools may interfere with the particular dust or fume at the source where possible. These gases (e.g.
...maintained by NIOSH / MSHA for the operations described in poorly ventilated locations. !Warning! When the inhalation of performance and you are hot. FS 75 9 Your catalytic converter is running. If you experience loss of toxic dust and fumes cannot be colorless and odorless. Your trimmer produces ... practices and follow the recommendations of hot particles. Do not cut any bystanders should always wear a respirator approved by a STIHL Servicing Dealer. The cutting tools may interfere with the particular dust or fume at the source where possible. These gases (e.g.
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... or repair work performed at regular intervals. Important adjustments !Warning! Do not attempt any nonroad engine repair establishment or individual. FS 75 11 Such tools may be performed by any maintenance or repair work not described in the appropriate section of this manual. !Warning...! If you claim warranty for a short period after the throttle trigger is stopped before doing any part of non-STIHL parts may deny warranty. !Warning! Follow the maintenance and repair instructions in your owner's manual. Never touch a rotating cutting tool with...
... or repair work performed at regular intervals. Important adjustments !Warning! Do not attempt any nonroad engine repair establishment or individual. FS 75 11 Such tools may be performed by any maintenance or repair work not described in the appropriate section of this manual. !Warning...! If you claim warranty for a short period after the throttle trigger is stopped before doing any part of non-STIHL parts may deny warranty. !Warning! Follow the maintenance and repair instructions in your owner's manual. Never touch a rotating cutting tool with...
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...press spark plug boot snugly onto spark plug terminal of tool changes, check it and the ignition lead are always clean and in your STIHL dealer. !Warning! An improperly maintained muffler will result. Additionally, the daily maintenance schedule for leaks at regular short intervals. If behavior of...dry weather. Keep spark plug clean, and make sure it immediately for longer than a few days, always empty the fuel tank. 12 FS 75 Replace damaged or dull cutting tools immediately, even if they have only superficial cracks. Do not operate your trimmer if the screen is ...
...press spark plug boot snugly onto spark plug terminal of tool changes, check it and the ignition lead are always clean and in your STIHL dealer. !Warning! An improperly maintained muffler will result. Additionally, the daily maintenance schedule for leaks at regular short intervals. If behavior of...dry weather. Keep spark plug clean, and make sure it immediately for longer than a few days, always empty the fuel tank. 12 FS 75 Replace damaged or dull cutting tools immediately, even if they have only superficial cracks. Do not operate your trimmer if the screen is ...
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...USA USING THE CUTTING TOOLS For an illustration of the lawn. Using the mowing heads The STIHL AutoCut and PolyCut mowing heads produce a clean and tidy finish. FS 75 13 However, the polymer bladed STIHL "PolyCut" produces a better cut with a limiter blade in the deflector in place of... instructions on proper mounting see "Parts and Controls" chapter of the nylon cutting lines. STIHL "AutoCut" mowing head Nylon cutting cord advances automatically when tapped against the ground. STIHL "PolyCut" mowing head Uses either nylon lines or nonrigid plastic blades Important! It is ...
...USA USING THE CUTTING TOOLS For an illustration of the lawn. Using the mowing heads The STIHL AutoCut and PolyCut mowing heads produce a clean and tidy finish. FS 75 13 However, the polymer bladed STIHL "PolyCut" produces a better cut with a limiter blade in the deflector in place of... instructions on proper mounting see "Parts and Controls" chapter of the nylon cutting lines. STIHL "AutoCut" mowing head Nylon cutting cord advances automatically when tapped against the ground. STIHL "PolyCut" mowing head Uses either nylon lines or nonrigid plastic blades Important! It is ...
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STIHL-"AutoCut 11-2" : Take the thrust plate (1) off the shaft (2). Preparations : Lay your trimmer on its back with clamp onto... down the screw firmly. : Slip the clamp (1) over the deflector (2). : Push deflector with the shaft (2) facing up the carrying eye. : Tighten down the clamp. STIHL-"PolyCut" : Fit the thrust plate (1) on the shaft (2) so that position. : Insert M 6 x 14 screw (2). : Line up . Fitting the Carrying Eye* Mounting...of the clamp together and hold in that internal hexagon (3) engages hexagon (4). 342BA020 KN * see "Guide to Using this Manual" FS 75 15
STIHL-"AutoCut 11-2" : Take the thrust plate (1) off the shaft (2). Preparations : Lay your trimmer on its back with clamp onto... down the screw firmly. : Slip the clamp (1) over the deflector (2). : Push deflector with the shaft (2) facing up the carrying eye. : Tighten down the clamp. STIHL-"PolyCut" : Fit the thrust plate (1) on the shaft (2) so that position. : Insert M 6 x 14 screw (2). : Line up . Fitting the Carrying Eye* Mounting...of the clamp together and hold in that internal hexagon (3) engages hexagon (4). 342BA020 KN * see "Guide to Using this Manual" FS 75 15
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...the Mowing Head Keep instruction sheet for cutting head in the defelector and thrust plate. Turn thrust plate to and fro until the stop . Assembling STIHL AutoCut 11-2 : Fit spring (1) in the spool housing (2). : Wind the nylon lines onto the spool: see "Replacing Nylon Line" : Assemble... engage hexagon recess (4) on external hexagon (5). : Fit the cap (6) on the mowing head and screw it down firmly. 342BA021 KN 681BA014 KN 681BA015 KN 16 FS 75 English / USA 2 6 2 2 1 4 2 3 1 5 Blocking the Drive Shaft : Insert the stop pin (1) in the bores (2) in a safe place. Tighten it ...
...the Mowing Head Keep instruction sheet for cutting head in the defelector and thrust plate. Turn thrust plate to and fro until the stop . Assembling STIHL AutoCut 11-2 : Fit spring (1) in the spool housing (2). : Wind the nylon lines onto the spool: see "Replacing Nylon Line" : Assemble... engage hexagon recess (4) on external hexagon (5). : Fit the cap (6) on the mowing head and screw it down firmly. 342BA021 KN 681BA014 KN 681BA015 KN 16 FS 75 English / USA 2 6 2 2 1 4 2 3 1 5 Blocking the Drive Shaft : Insert the stop pin (1) in the bores (2) in a safe place. Tighten it ...
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...stop. : Use stop pin to block the shaft. : Tighten down the mowing head firmly. Adjusting Nylon Line STIHL AutoCut 11-2 : Hold the rotating mowing head horizontal to the correct length. FS 75 17 about 3 cm (1 1/4") fresh line is advanced. : The blade (1) on the ground - Remove the... stop pin. Avoid tapping the head more than once. Remove the stop pin. English / USA 8 7 7 2 3 3 1 681BA016 KN 681BA017 KN 342BA024 KN STIHL PolyCut 10-3 : Screw ...
...stop. : Use stop pin to block the shaft. : Tighten down the mowing head firmly. Adjusting Nylon Line STIHL AutoCut 11-2 : Hold the rotating mowing head horizontal to the correct length. FS 75 17 about 3 cm (1 1/4") fresh line is advanced. : The blade (1) on the ground - Remove the... stop pin. Avoid tapping the head more than once. Remove the stop pin. English / USA 8 7 7 2 3 3 1 681BA016 KN 681BA017 KN 342BA024 KN STIHL PolyCut 10-3 : Screw ...
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... Blades PolyCut Follow the instructions supplied with a lower octane rating may increase engine temperatures. Fuel with the mowing head. Use only STIHL two-stroke engine oil or equivalent high-quality two-stroke engine oils that you use only in air cooled two-cycle engines. The... (carburetor diaphragms, oil seals, fuel lines, etc.), but magnesium castings and catalytic converters as necessary. 18 FS 75 Avoid direct contact with the mowing head. We recommend STIHL 50:1 two-stroke engine oil since it is certified to instructions supplied with the skin and avoid inhaling fuel...
... Blades PolyCut Follow the instructions supplied with a lower octane rating may increase engine temperatures. Fuel with the mowing head. Use only STIHL two-stroke engine oil or equivalent high-quality two-stroke engine oils that you use only in air cooled two-cycle engines. The... (carburetor diaphragms, oil seals, fuel lines, etc.), but magnesium castings and catalytic converters as necessary. 18 FS 75 Avoid direct contact with the mowing head. We recommend STIHL 50:1 two-stroke engine oil since it is certified to instructions supplied with the skin and avoid inhaling fuel...
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Before fueling, clean the filler cap and the area around it vigorously by hand. FS 75 19 Gasoline Oil (STIHL 50:1 or equivalent high-quality oils) US gal. 1 2 1/2 5 US fl.oz 2.6 6.4 12.8 Dispose of storage. Always thoroughly shake the mixture in the canister before fueling ...
Before fueling, clean the filler cap and the area around it vigorously by hand. FS 75 19 Gasoline Oil (STIHL 50:1 or equivalent high-quality oils) US gal. 1 2 1/2 5 US fl.oz 2.6 6.4 12.8 Dispose of storage. Always thoroughly shake the mixture in the canister before fueling ...
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... may pop out and uncoil if care is seated in the boot may be under the shroud (4). FS 75 27 To help reduce the risk of fire and burn injury, use only spark plugs authorized by STIHL. The rewind spring is not taken. Removing the Rope Rotor : Take out the screw (5). : Remove the...
... may pop out and uncoil if care is seated in the boot may be under the shroud (4). FS 75 27 To help reduce the risk of fire and burn injury, use only spark plugs authorized by STIHL. The rewind spring is not taken. Removing the Rope Rotor : Take out the screw (5). : Remove the...
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STIHL AutoCut 11-2 Always inspect the mowing head for signs of remaining fuel and cleaning solution properly in accordance with the mowing head facing up. 1 2 Removing ... and clean the fuel tank in a dry, high or locked location - pay special attention to save the following procedure. 681BA008 KN ** see "Special Accessories" 30 FS 75 Winding Line onto Spool A prewound spool** may be installed to the cylinder fins and air filter. : Store the machine in a well ventilated area. : Run engine...
STIHL AutoCut 11-2 Always inspect the mowing head for signs of remaining fuel and cleaning solution properly in accordance with the mowing head facing up. 1 2 Removing ... and clean the fuel tank in a dry, high or locked location - pay special attention to save the following procedure. 681BA008 KN ** see "Special Accessories" 30 FS 75 Winding Line onto Spool A prewound spool** may be installed to the cylinder fins and air filter. : Store the machine in a well ventilated area. : Run engine...
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... 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 cutting tool must not turn X X Readjust idle Spark plug Readjust electrode gap Inspect X Cooling inlets Clean...
... 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 cutting tool must not turn X X Readjust idle Spark plug Readjust electrode gap Inspect X Cooling inlets Clean...