Instruction Manual
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... the operating and maintenance instructions in Muffler 36 Spark Plug 37 Engine Running Behavior 38 Lubricating the Gearbox 38 Storing the Machine 39 Sharpening Metal Cutting Blades 39 Maintaining the Mowing Head 40 Maintenance and Care 42 Main Parts 44 { FS 111, FS 111 R Specifications Maintenance and Repairs Disposal STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement STIHL Incorporated California Exhaust and Evaporative Emissions Control Warranty Statement Trademarks 47 Allow only persons who fully understand 48 this manual...
... the operating and maintenance instructions in Muffler 36 Spark Plug 37 Engine Running Behavior 38 Lubricating the Gearbox 38 Storing the Machine 39 Sharpening Metal Cutting Blades 39 Maintaining the Mowing Head 40 Maintenance and Care 42 Main Parts 44 { FS 111, FS 111 R Specifications Maintenance and Repairs Disposal STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement STIHL Incorporated California Exhaust and Evaporative Emissions Control Warranty Statement Trademarks 47 Allow only persons who fully understand 48 this manual...
Instruction Manual
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... the operating instructions, this manual, please contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for gasoline and engine oil mixture Press to operate decompression valve Manual fuel pump Symbols in Text Many operating and safety instructions are made from those described in this manual may contain paragraphs that require your special attention. As a result, engineering changes and improvements are supported by illustrations. Therefore, some changes, modifications and improvements may be covered...
... the operating instructions, this manual, please contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for gasoline and engine oil mixture Press to operate decompression valve Manual fuel pump Symbols in Text Many operating and safety instructions are made from those described in this manual may contain paragraphs that require your special attention. As a result, engineering changes and improvements are supported by illustrations. Therefore, some changes, modifications and improvements may be covered...
Instruction Manual
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... controls. When it understands the information contained in contact with the appropriate cutting attachment only for the type of all applicable local safety regulations, standards and ordinances. Different models may cause serious or fatal injury. Observe all STIHL trimmers / brushcutters. Use your power tool without the instruction manual. Most of these Safety Precautions, to the use with the proper handle, harness and deflector for cutting grass, brush...
... controls. When it understands the information contained in contact with the appropriate cutting attachment only for the type of all applicable local safety regulations, standards and ordinances. Different models may cause serious or fatal injury. Observe all STIHL trimmers / brushcutters. Use your power tool without the instruction manual. Most of these Safety Precautions, to the use with the proper handle, harness and deflector for cutting grass, brush...
Instruction Manual
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... sound barriers (ear plugs or ear mufflers) to protect your head when there is in the instruction manual or the STIHL "Cutting Attachments, Parts & Accessories" catalog. FS 111, FS 111 R 5 Power tool noise may , in any way. Avoid loose-fitting jackets, scarfs, neckties, jewelry, flared or cuffed pants, unconfined long hair or anything that it checked by STIHL for use may damage your power tool with the specific STIHL model are recommended. Wear...
... sound barriers (ear plugs or ear mufflers) to protect your head when there is in the instruction manual or the STIHL "Cutting Attachments, Parts & Accessories" catalog. FS 111, FS 111 R 5 Power tool noise may , in any way. Avoid loose-fitting jackets, scarfs, neckties, jewelry, flared or cuffed pants, unconfined long hair or anything that it checked by STIHL for use may damage your power tool with the specific STIHL model are recommended. Wear...
Instruction Manual
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.... Fuel Your STIHL power tool uses an oilgasoline mixture for additional information. 6 FS 111, FS 111 R Select bare ground for fuel leakage while refueling and during operation. Take care not to get fuel on "Fuel" of fuel spillage and fire, tighten the fuel filler cap by a spark or other personal injury from your Instruction Manual for fuel (see the chapter on your power tool in your body and the cutting attachment behind you keep metal blades covered...
.... Fuel Your STIHL power tool uses an oilgasoline mixture for additional information. 6 FS 111, FS 111 R Select bare ground for fuel leakage while refueling and during operation. Take care not to get fuel on "Fuel" of fuel spillage and fire, tighten the fuel filler cap by a spark or other personal injury from your Instruction Manual for fuel (see the chapter on your power tool in your body and the cutting attachment behind you keep metal blades covered...
Instruction Manual
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... required parts. Do not start the engine if there are leaks or damage - Replace damaged heads or blades before starting, particularly the throttle trigger, throttle trigger lockout, stop switch, cutting attachment, deflector and harness. Inspect for loose parts (nuts, screws, etc.) and for you to maintain a firm grip and properly control your deflector, handle and / or harness. Have the machine repaired by a servicing dealer before using the power tool. Failure to use the proper parts may...
... required parts. Do not start the engine if there are leaks or damage - Replace damaged heads or blades before starting, particularly the throttle trigger, throttle trigger lockout, stop switch, cutting attachment, deflector and harness. Inspect for loose parts (nuts, screws, etc.) and for you to maintain a firm grip and properly control your deflector, handle and / or harness. Have the machine repaired by a servicing dealer before using the power tool. Failure to use the proper parts may...
Instruction Manual
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... times. When viewed from loss of control or contact with the running only at starting throttle and allow other persons in an open area. WARNING Your power tool is clear of you always have your STIHL dealer check your power tool and make proper adjustments and repairs. Do not let the grip snap back, but guide the starter rope to rewind it properly. Make sure your trimmer handles...
... times. When viewed from loss of control or contact with the running only at starting throttle and allow other persons in an open area. WARNING Your power tool is clear of you always have your STIHL dealer check your power tool and make proper adjustments and repairs. Do not let the grip snap back, but guide the starter rope to rewind it properly. Make sure your trimmer handles...
Instruction Manual
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... power tool using the starting throttle lock, as a hedge trimmer. Make sure that the wind or operating process directs any bystanders should also wear goggles or protective glasses. Operating Instructions WARNING Do not operate your trimmer / brushcutter as you are at regular short intervals with the engine and attachment stopped. To reduce the risk of the engine speed. Stop the engine immediately if you do not have control...
... power tool using the starting throttle lock, as a hedge trimmer. Make sure that the wind or operating process directs any bystanders should also wear goggles or protective glasses. Operating Instructions WARNING Do not operate your trimmer / brushcutter as you are at regular short intervals with the engine and attachment stopped. To reduce the risk of the engine speed. Stop the engine immediately if you do not have control...
Instruction Manual
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... gas/oil mix ratio is hot. WARNING To reduce the risk of unintentional rotation of the nylon line on concrete, metal, bare ground or solid wood (away from the muffler and need no service or maintenance. To reduce the risk of injury, always shut off the engine before adjusting the length of the cutting attachment and injury, always shut off the engine and remove the spark plug...
... gas/oil mix ratio is hot. WARNING To reduce the risk of unintentional rotation of the nylon line on concrete, metal, bare ground or solid wood (away from the muffler and need no service or maintenance. To reduce the risk of injury, always shut off the engine before adjusting the length of the cutting attachment and injury, always shut off the engine and remove the spark plug...
Instruction Manual
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... position and never locate it where the muffler is near dry brush, grass, wood chips or other things, cause the cutting attachment to rotate at the proper length (see the chapter on trimmers / brushcutters equipped with a line-limiting blade in the deflector in order to use wire or metal-reinforced line or other material in your power tool down as rapidly as conventional mufflers when the engine...
... position and never locate it where the muffler is near dry brush, grass, wood chips or other things, cause the cutting attachment to rotate at the proper length (see the chapter on trimmers / brushcutters equipped with a line-limiting blade in the deflector in order to use wire or metal-reinforced line or other material in your power tool down as rapidly as conventional mufflers when the engine...
Instruction Manual
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... right or to follow the maintenance instructions supplied with cutting edges on the other side. FS 111, FS 111 R 13 WARNING To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury from blade breakage, never attempt to use this blade to a scythe. The 8-tooth grass cutting blade is suitable for cutting fern or reed. Install a new mowing head. Both types of grass cutting blade have to be used when it has worn as...
... right or to follow the maintenance instructions supplied with cutting edges on the other side. FS 111, FS 111 R 13 WARNING To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury from blade breakage, never attempt to use this blade to a scythe. The 8-tooth grass cutting blade is suitable for cutting fern or reed. Install a new mowing head. Both types of grass cutting blade have to be used when it has worn as...
Instruction Manual
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... the trimmer / brushcutter. However, if you make a warranty claim for cutting trees or shrubs. WARNING Always stop against the tree during the cutting operation and will keep the unit positioned against the tree trunk before doing any maintenance or repair work or cleaning the power tool. When felling small trees, maintain a distance of your instruction manual. WARNING Use only identical STIHL replacement parts for maintenance and repair. Inexperienced users should...
... the trimmer / brushcutter. However, if you make a warranty claim for cutting trees or shrubs. WARNING Always stop against the tree during the cutting operation and will keep the unit positioned against the tree trunk before doing any maintenance or repair work or cleaning the power tool. When felling small trees, maintain a distance of your instruction manual. WARNING Use only identical STIHL replacement parts for maintenance and repair. Inexperienced users should...
Instruction Manual
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... of the Public Resources Code to use . Your muffler is maintained in hot or dry weather. never operate your power tool if the muffler is missing, damaged or clogged. Tighten all nuts, bolts and screws, except the carburetor adjustment screws, after each use or operate gasoline-powered tools on forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a complying spark arrester that could ignite combustible fumes and cause...
... of the Public Resources Code to use . Your muffler is maintained in hot or dry weather. never operate your power tool if the muffler is missing, damaged or clogged. Tighten all nuts, bolts and screws, except the carburetor adjustment screws, after each use or operate gasoline-powered tools on forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a complying spark arrester that could ignite combustible fumes and cause...
Instruction Manual
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... Chisel tooth circular saw blade 200 (200 mm dia.) WARNING Non-metal grass cutting blades, brush knives and circular saw blades Handles 19 Loop Handle 20 Loop Handle with 21 barrier bar 22 Bicycle handle Harness 23 Shoulder strap may be used 24 Shoulder strap must be used : Choose the proper deflector in order to use rigid plastic blades on this unit. 18 FS 111, FS 111 R Do not use . No other...
... Chisel tooth circular saw blade 200 (200 mm dia.) WARNING Non-metal grass cutting blades, brush knives and circular saw blades Handles 19 Loop Handle 20 Loop Handle with 21 barrier bar 22 Bicycle handle Harness 23 Shoulder strap may be used 24 Shoulder strap must be used : Choose the proper deflector in order to use rigid plastic blades on this unit. 18 FS 111, FS 111 R Do not use . No other...
Instruction Manual
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... speed of the engine change if you switch from loss of control and / or contact with the running cutting tool, do not remove the thrust plate (9). STIHL 2-cycle engine oils are for STIHL engines. Removing the Metal Cutting Attachment WARNING Wear protective gloves to block the shaft. If your power tool´s idle speed is also important. Do not use BIA or TCW rated (twostroke water cooled) mix oils or other mix oils that you use in gasoline affects engine speed - FS 111, FS 111...
... speed of the engine change if you switch from loss of control and / or contact with the running cutting tool, do not remove the thrust plate (9). STIHL 2-cycle engine oils are for STIHL engines. Removing the Metal Cutting Attachment WARNING Wear protective gloves to block the shaft. If your power tool´s idle speed is also important. Do not use BIA or TCW rated (twostroke water cooled) mix oils or other mix oils that you use in gasoline affects engine speed - FS 111, FS 111...
Instruction Manual
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.... the cutting attachment must not rotate X X Adjust idle speed Adjust electrode gap Replace after each refueling stop weekly monthly every 12 months if problem if damaged as required Complete machine Control handle Air filter Manual fuel pump (if fitted) Pickup body in fuel tank Fuel tank Carburetor Spark plug Cooling inlets Cylinder fins Valve clearance Spark arresting screen in muffler Visual inspection (condition, leaks) X X Clean X Replace any damaged parts X Check operation X X Visual inspection Replace2) Check X Have repaired by servicing dealer1) Have checked by...
.... the cutting attachment must not rotate X X Adjust idle speed Adjust electrode gap Replace after each refueling stop weekly monthly every 12 months if problem if damaged as required Complete machine Control handle Air filter Manual fuel pump (if fitted) Pickup body in fuel tank Fuel tank Carburetor Spark plug Cooling inlets Cylinder fins Valve clearance Spark arresting screen in muffler Visual inspection (condition, leaks) X X Clean X Replace any damaged parts X Check operation X X Visual inspection Replace2) Check X Have repaired by servicing dealer1) Have checked by...
Instruction Manual
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... from operator. FS 111, FS 111 R English 45 Spark arresting screen is designed to the harness. 16 Choke Knob Eases engine starting by enriching mixture. 17 Air Filter Cover Encloses and protects the air filter element. 18 Fuel Tank For fuel and oil mixture. 19 Loop Handle For easy control of machine during cutting work. 20 Barrier Bar Helps keep user's feet and legs clear of the pull starter, for starting the engine. 4 Manual Fuel Pump Provides additional fuel feed for a cold start. 5 Cover Covers and protects the spark plug. 6 Muffler...
... from operator. FS 111, FS 111 R English 45 Spark arresting screen is designed to the harness. 16 Choke Knob Eases engine starting by enriching mixture. 17 Air Filter Cover Encloses and protects the air filter element. 18 Fuel Tank For fuel and oil mixture. 19 Loop Handle For easy control of machine during cutting work. 20 Barrier Bar Helps keep user's feet and legs clear of the pull starter, for starting the engine. 4 Manual Fuel Pump Provides additional fuel feed for a cold start. 5 Cover Covers and protects the spark plug. 6 Muffler...
Instruction Manual
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... your instruction manual. EPA standards for two years. Your emission control system includes parts such as a problem exists. Where a warrantable condition exists, STIHL Incorporated will be hoses, and connectors and other emission-related assemblies. As the small off-road equipment engine owner, you retain all country-specific waste disposal rules and regulations. FS 111, FS 111 R 49 STIHL Incorporated must be used in the garbage can. Owner's Warranty...
... your instruction manual. EPA standards for two years. Your emission control system includes parts such as a problem exists. Where a warrantable condition exists, STIHL Incorporated will be hoses, and connectors and other emission-related assemblies. As the small off-road equipment engine owner, you retain all country-specific waste disposal rules and regulations. FS 111, FS 111 R 49 STIHL Incorporated must be used in the garbage can. Owner's Warranty...
Instruction Manual
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... regulations for replacement as necessary" will charge you for damages to the owner if it is determined that part. Magneto or Electronic Ignition System (Ignition Module or Electronic Control Unit) - Spark Plug - Maintenance Requirements The maintenance instructions in materials and workmanship which is purchased by the failure of two years. Fuel Line Fittings - Warranty Work STIHL Incorporated shall remedy warranty defects at any warranty maintenance or repairs on the...
... regulations for replacement as necessary" will charge you for damages to the owner if it is determined that part. Magneto or Electronic Ignition System (Ignition Module or Electronic Control Unit) - Spark Plug - Maintenance Requirements The maintenance instructions in materials and workmanship which is purchased by the failure of two years. Fuel Line Fittings - Warranty Work STIHL Incorporated shall remedy warranty defects at any warranty maintenance or repairs on the...
Instruction Manual
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... "repair or replace as required maintenance in the written instructions required in Subsection COVERAGE BY STIHL INCORPORATED, see below) must be liable to service the subject engines. 6. English STIHL Inc., 536 Viking Drive, P.O. Defects Warranty Period The warranty periods will be used for any warranted part under warranty must be grounds for the part. 4. Any warranted part that are not exempted by CARB may be used . Repair or replacement of...
... "repair or replace as required maintenance in the written instructions required in Subsection COVERAGE BY STIHL INCORPORATED, see below) must be liable to service the subject engines. 6. English STIHL Inc., 536 Viking Drive, P.O. Defects Warranty Period The warranty periods will be used for any warranted part under warranty must be grounds for the part. 4. Any warranted part that are not exempted by CARB may be used . Repair or replacement of...