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... important that you do not understand any of Cutting Tool, Deflector, Handle and Harness 20 Approved Power Tool Attachments 22 Mounting the Bike Handle 22 Mounting the Loop Handle 24 Adjusting the Throttle Cable 26 Fitting the Carrying ...Manual 2 Safety Precautions and Working Techniques 3 Approved Combinations of the instructions in USA CP. Contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for information and assistance. FS 130, FS 130 R 1 © ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG, 2007 0458 258 8621 B. Contents English / USA BA_SE_159_004_01_06.fm Printed on...
... important that you do not understand any of Cutting Tool, Deflector, Handle and Harness 20 Approved Power Tool Attachments 22 Mounting the Bike Handle 22 Mounting the Loop Handle 24 Adjusting the Throttle Cable 26 Fitting the Carrying ...Manual 2 Safety Precautions and Working Techniques 3 Approved Combinations of the instructions in USA CP. Contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for information and assistance. FS 130, FS 130 R 1 © ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG, 2007 0458 258 8621 B. Contents English / USA BA_SE_159_004_01_06.fm Printed on...
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...FS 130, FS 130 R As a result, engineering changes and improvements are made from your STIHL dealer for using the machine, but may improve the operator's understanding of the situation and result in this manual may contain item numbers that appear in this manual. English / USA Guide to Using this Manual Pictograms All the pictograms attached... to the machine are shown and explained in the illustration. In addition to the operating instructions, this manual, please contact your STIHL dealer. Components that require your ...
...FS 130, FS 130 R As a result, engineering changes and improvements are made from your STIHL dealer for using the machine, but may improve the operator's understanding of the situation and result in this manual may contain item numbers that appear in this manual. English / USA Guide to Using this Manual Pictograms All the pictograms attached... to the machine are shown and explained in the illustration. In addition to the operating instructions, this manual, please contact your STIHL dealer. Components that require your ...
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...for use . The term "clearing saw blade to clear saplings or small trees. Have your STIHL dealer show you are using it . Do not lend or rent your power tool. Many FS models may be used as a trimmer, i.e., they may not be used with flexible plastic blades... the information contained in this machine may be hazardous. STIHL does not recommend the use may cause serious or fatal injury. FS 130, FS 130 R 3 It is important that anyone using . Use only cutting attachments that different types of cutting attachment you how to operate your power tool without the instruction...
...for use . The term "clearing saw blade to clear saplings or small trees. Have your STIHL dealer show you are using it . Do not lend or rent your power tool. Many FS models may be used as a trimmer, i.e., they may not be used with flexible plastic blades... the information contained in this machine may be hazardous. STIHL does not recommend the use may cause serious or fatal injury. FS 130, FS 130 R 3 It is important that anyone using . Use only cutting attachments that different types of cutting attachment you how to operate your power tool without the instruction...
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...foreign objects (gravel, glass, wire, etc.) thrown back by the rotating cutting attachment. Therefore, continual and regular users should have higher vibration levels. To reduce the ...complying with a pacemaker should wear proper protective apparel. Wear long pants made of their hands and fingers. FS 130, FS 130 R 5 English / USA Keep the AV system well maintained. Wear gloves and keep your legs. Thrown...you also wear a face shield or face screen over your face STIHL recommends that you will not sustain whitefinger disease or carpal tunnel syndrome. Take frequent breaks. ...
...foreign objects (gravel, glass, wire, etc.) thrown back by the rotating cutting attachment. Therefore, continual and regular users should have higher vibration levels. To reduce the ...complying with a pacemaker should wear proper protective apparel. Wear long pants made of their hands and fingers. FS 130, FS 130 R 5 English / USA Keep the AV system well maintained. Wear gloves and keep your legs. Thrown...you also wear a face shield or face screen over your face STIHL recommends that you will not sustain whitefinger disease or carpal tunnel syndrome. Take frequent breaks. ...
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.... THE USE OF THE POWER TOOL Transporting the Power Tool !Warning! Check in a horizontal position. Do not continue operating this machine if it checked by STIHL for which it is a danger of injury to reduce the risk of head injuries. English / USA Avoid loose-fitting jackets, scarfs, neckties, jewelry, flared or... or transport your head when there is in any way. Keep the hot muffler away from loss of injury from your body and the cutting attachment behind you. 389BA019 KN 6 FS 130, FS 130 R
.... THE USE OF THE POWER TOOL Transporting the Power Tool !Warning! Check in a horizontal position. Do not continue operating this machine if it checked by STIHL for which it is a danger of injury to reduce the risk of head injuries. English / USA Avoid loose-fitting jackets, scarfs, neckties, jewelry, flared or... or transport your head when there is in any way. Keep the hot muffler away from loss of injury from your body and the cutting attachment behind you. 389BA019 KN 6 FS 130, FS 130 R
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... down. Fueling Instructions !Warning! Always shut off the engine and make sure the cutting attachment has stopped before starting your instruction manual). !Warning! If fuel leakage is fixed and ...be equipped with the top of fuel spillage and fire from the fuel system. STIHL recommends that combustible fuel vapor may escape from an improperly tightened fuel cap, correctly ...and move at a 90° angle. Using the grip, turn ). English / USA !Warning! FS 130, FS 130 R 7 Do not smoke or bring any pressure build-up inside the fuel tank depending on the ...
... down. Fueling Instructions !Warning! Always shut off the engine and make sure the cutting attachment has stopped before starting your instruction manual). !Warning! If fuel leakage is fixed and ...be equipped with the top of fuel spillage and fire from the fuel system. STIHL recommends that combustible fuel vapor may escape from an improperly tightened fuel cap, correctly ...and move at a 90° angle. Using the grip, turn ). English / USA !Warning! FS 130, FS 130 R 7 Do not smoke or bring any pressure build-up inside the fuel tank depending on the ...
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... may require you to fly off and spill quantities of Cutting Attachment, Deflector, Handle and Harness"). English / USA Screw cap !Warning! Unit vibrations can be properly tightened and in the chapter on "Approved Combinations of fuel. Always check your instruction manual). 8 FS 130, FS 130 R Check that is equipped with the proper deflector, handle and...
... may require you to fly off and spill quantities of Cutting Attachment, Deflector, Handle and Harness"). English / USA Screw cap !Warning! Unit vibrations can be properly tightened and in the chapter on "Approved Combinations of fuel. Always check your instruction manual). 8 FS 130, FS 130 R Check that is equipped with the proper deflector, handle and...
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... specific starting . !Warning! When you cannot set the correct idle speed, have your STIHL dealer check your size before starting -throttle, engine speed will be absolutely sure that the cutting attachment is a one-person machine. Do not let the grip snap back, but guide the...from the harness as quickly as seen from loss of the cutting attachment. FS 130, FS 130 R 9 With the engine running cutting attachment, do not use your unit with incorrect idle adjustment. At correct idle speed, the cutting attachment should release the starting throttle and allow other persons in case ...
... specific starting . !Warning! When you cannot set the correct idle speed, have your STIHL dealer check your size before starting -throttle, engine speed will be absolutely sure that the cutting attachment is a one-person machine. Do not let the grip snap back, but guide the...from the harness as quickly as seen from loss of the cutting attachment. FS 130, FS 130 R 9 With the engine running cutting attachment, do not use your unit with incorrect idle adjustment. At correct idle speed, the cutting attachment should release the starting throttle and allow other persons in case ...
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... run the machine indoors or in a well ventilated area. To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury/illness from the cutting attachment. carbon monoxide) may result. To reduce the risk of cut or the surrounding ground is running, this product generates toxic exhaust fumes... Holding and controlling the power tool Always hold the cutting attachment above waist height. Loss of control of the gases (e.g. Never touch a moving cutting attachment with both hands on any other part of your body. !Warning! Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at issue. 10 FS 130, FS 130 R
... run the machine indoors or in a well ventilated area. To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury/illness from the cutting attachment. carbon monoxide) may result. To reduce the risk of cut or the surrounding ground is running, this product generates toxic exhaust fumes... Holding and controlling the power tool Always hold the cutting attachment above waist height. Loss of control of the gases (e.g. Never touch a moving cutting attachment with both hands on any other part of your body. !Warning! Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at issue. 10 FS 130, FS 130 R
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...source where possible. Stop the engine immediately if you do not have an allergic or asthmatic reaction. Operating instructions !Warning! The cutting attachment continues to property, also maintain this distance from the operator. When the inhalation of damage to rotate for the type of the ...to dust ("particulate matter"). Use good work practices, such as you are at least 50 feet (15 m) away. English / USA !Warning! FS 130, FS 130 R 11 To reduce the risk of dust cannot be in particular those with respect to 0 or STOP. !Warning! Control dust at or near...
...source where possible. Stop the engine immediately if you do not have an allergic or asthmatic reaction. Operating instructions !Warning! The cutting attachment continues to property, also maintain this distance from the operator. When the inhalation of damage to rotate for the type of the ...to dust ("particulate matter"). Use good work practices, such as you are at least 50 feet (15 m) away. English / USA !Warning! FS 130, FS 130 R 11 To reduce the risk of dust cannot be in particular those with respect to 0 or STOP. !Warning! Control dust at or near...
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... is hot. 12 FS 130, FS 130 R If the blade or head loosens after being properly tightened, stop the engine immediately, wait until the cutting attachment stops, and check the nut securing the attachment for tightness and the blade or head for such jobs. If the behavior of sufficient length to loosen, see your STIHL dealer. Never...
... is hot. 12 FS 130, FS 130 R If the blade or head loosens after being properly tightened, stop the engine immediately, wait until the cutting attachment stops, and check the nut securing the attachment for tightness and the blade or head for such jobs. If the behavior of sufficient length to loosen, see your STIHL dealer. Never...
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... and reduces its proper length. Such damage could break off and be used only on an FS model for which it is advanced automatically. clutch, polymer housing components). STIHL SuperCut mowing head Fresh line is best to use a metal blade on trimmer/brushcutters equipped with...never use with mowing head). STIHL AUTOCUT mowing head Nylon cutting cord advances automatically when tapped against the ground (TapAction). 14 FS 130, FS 130 R Using the Mowing Heads Do not use wire or metal-reinforced line or other things, cause the cutting attachment to keep the line at high...
... and reduces its proper length. Such damage could break off and be used only on an FS model for which it is advanced automatically. clutch, polymer housing components). STIHL SuperCut mowing head Fresh line is best to use a metal blade on trimmer/brushcutters equipped with...never use with mowing head). STIHL AUTOCUT mowing head Nylon cutting cord advances automatically when tapped against the ground (TapAction). 14 FS 130, FS 130 R Using the Mowing Heads Do not use wire or metal-reinforced line or other things, cause the cutting attachment to keep the line at high...
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...) of a rotating blade comes in contact with the head. The rapid counterclockwise rotation of any rigid blade. FS 130, FS 130 R 15 English / USA STIHL PolyCut mowing head STIHL FixCut mowing head Uses pre-cut lengths of injury, extreme caution should be used when cutting with All Rigid ...illustration above. Risk of Kickout (Blade Thrust) with the shaded area of the blade may be stopped or slowed, and the cutting attachment may otherwise shatter and flying objects could result in serious or fatal injury to follow the maintenance instructions supplied with a solid rigid object...
...) of a rotating blade comes in contact with the head. The rapid counterclockwise rotation of any rigid blade. FS 130, FS 130 R 15 English / USA STIHL PolyCut mowing head STIHL FixCut mowing head Uses pre-cut lengths of injury, extreme caution should be used when cutting with All Rigid ...illustration above. Risk of Kickout (Blade Thrust) with the shaded area of the blade may be stopped or slowed, and the cutting attachment may otherwise shatter and flying objects could result in serious or fatal injury to follow the maintenance instructions supplied with a solid rigid object...
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... blade breakage, never attempt to use the left side of the blade to be resharpened when all times. !Warning! The higher the cutting attachment is swept in diameter, use of a brush knife may cause damage to cut grass and weeds. When cutting woody materials, use this method...When fitted to the power tool, the brush knife is intended to clearing weeds, wild growth and scrub. sweep it has dulled noticeably). 16 FS 130, FS 130 R Inspect the brush knife at all cutting edges are dull. front and rear. The 4-tooth grass cutting blade is suitable for signs of...
... blade breakage, never attempt to use the left side of the blade to be resharpened when all times. !Warning! The higher the cutting attachment is swept in diameter, use of a brush knife may cause damage to cut grass and weeds. When cutting woody materials, use this method...When fitted to the power tool, the brush knife is intended to clearing weeds, wild growth and scrub. sweep it has dulled noticeably). 16 FS 130, FS 130 R Inspect the brush knife at all cutting edges are dull. front and rear. The 4-tooth grass cutting blade is suitable for signs of...
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... blade or head, be sure to cut shrubs and trees should only be securely attached.) A loose connection between the spark plug and the ignition wire connector in hot or dry weather. 18 FS 130, FS 130 R Use the specified spark plug, and make a warranty claim for maintenance and ... create arcing that could ignite combustible fumes and cause a fire. !Warning! MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND STORING Maintenance, replacement, or repair of non-STIHL parts may cause a fire. !Warning! Strictly follow the maintenance and repair instructions in good condition. Always press spark plug boot snugly onto...
... blade or head, be sure to cut shrubs and trees should only be securely attached.) A loose connection between the spark plug and the ignition wire connector in hot or dry weather. 18 FS 130, FS 130 R Use the specified spark plug, and make a warranty claim for maintenance and ... create arcing that could ignite combustible fumes and cause a fire. !Warning! MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND STORING Maintenance, replacement, or repair of non-STIHL parts may cause a fire. !Warning! Strictly follow the maintenance and repair instructions in good condition. Always press spark plug boot snugly onto...
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This may cause parts of the cutting attachment to come off and result in a dry and high or locked location out of reach of children. Tighten all nuts, bolts and screws, except the carburetor adjustment screws, after each use. Never repair damaged cutting attachments by welding, straightening or modifying the shape. !Warning! Keep blades sharp. Store the power tool in serious or fatal injuries. FS 130, FS 130 R English / USA 19 See chapter "Storing the Machine" in the instruction manual. Before storing for longer than a few days, always empty the fuel tank.
This may cause parts of the cutting attachment to come off and result in a dry and high or locked location out of reach of children. Tighten all nuts, bolts and screws, except the carburetor adjustment screws, after each use. Never repair damaged cutting attachments by welding, straightening or modifying the shape. !Warning! Keep blades sharp. Store the power tool in serious or fatal injuries. FS 130, FS 130 R English / USA 19 See chapter "Storing the Machine" in the instruction manual. Before storing for longer than a few days, always empty the fuel tank.
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.... Other combinations, e.g. STIHL brushcutters with a loop handle without barrier bar may be used only on brushcutters with nylon line or plastic blades. Circular saw blades may be used only with the above mentioned mowing head with a bike handle. 20 FS 130, FS 130 R To reduce the risk... 15 Deflector without the proper deflector for the type of personal injury through contact with a proper handle and harness for the cutting attachment being used . Deflector - Read the table horizontally from the table according to the cutting tool you intend to use a circular saw...
.... Other combinations, e.g. STIHL brushcutters with a loop handle without barrier bar may be used only on brushcutters with nylon line or plastic blades. Circular saw blades may be used only with the above mentioned mowing head with a bike handle. 20 FS 130, FS 130 R To reduce the risk... 15 Deflector without the proper deflector for the type of personal injury through contact with a proper handle and harness for the cutting attachment being used . Deflector - Read the table horizontally from the table according to the cutting tool you intend to use a circular saw...
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...lower clamp. 22 FS 130, FS 130 R English / USA Approved Power Tool Attachments Mounting the Bike Handle The following STIHL attachments may be mounted to the basic power tool: FH HT FCS BF KB KW STIHL power tool attachments are available for converting the single purpose FS unit into other ...power tool combinations. 228BA037 KN Attachment Application BF 1) Cultivator FCS 2)3) Power Edger FH 1) Power Scythe HL 0°...
...lower clamp. 22 FS 130, FS 130 R English / USA Approved Power Tool Attachments Mounting the Bike Handle The following STIHL attachments may be mounted to the basic power tool: FH HT FCS BF KB KW STIHL power tool attachments are available for converting the single purpose FS unit into other ...power tool combinations. 228BA037 KN Attachment Application BF 1) Cultivator FCS 2)3) Power Edger FH 1) Power Scythe HL 0°...
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Balancing the Brushcutter English / USA A 002BA034 KN 002BA035 KN B Attaching Harness to Brushcutter : Attach the spring hook (1) to suit the cutting tool you are using. Tighten the screw moderately. When the correct point of the machine and check to ... condition described under "Point of balance A Mowing tools Mowing heads, grass cutting blades and brush knife should hover about 8 in (20 cm) above the ground. FS 130, FS 130 R 35 Let go of balance is balanced. Point of balance": : Slide the clamp up or down the clamp screw firmly. B Circular saw blades should just...
Balancing the Brushcutter English / USA A 002BA034 KN 002BA035 KN B Attaching Harness to Brushcutter : Attach the spring hook (1) to suit the cutting tool you are using. Tighten the screw moderately. When the correct point of the machine and check to ... condition described under "Point of balance A Mowing tools Mowing heads, grass cutting blades and brush knife should hover about 8 in (20 cm) above the ground. FS 130, FS 130 R 35 Let go of balance is balanced. Point of balance": : Slide the clamp up or down the clamp screw firmly. B Circular saw blades should just...
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...most operating conditions. The carburetor comes from the factory with the idle speed screw (LA) so that the tool does not rotate. 40 FS 130, FS 130 R clean or replace if necessary. : Check adjustment of the fundamental engine parameters and components (e.g. English / USA Motor Management Adjusting the... possible to adjust the engine idle speed within fine limits. 249BA051 KN Standard Setting : Shut off the engine. : Mount cutting tool or attachment. : Check the air filter - see "Adjusting the Throttle Cable". : Check the spark arresting screen (not installed in all countries) and...
...most operating conditions. The carburetor comes from the factory with the idle speed screw (LA) so that the tool does not rotate. 40 FS 130, FS 130 R clean or replace if necessary. : Check adjustment of the fundamental engine parameters and components (e.g. English / USA Motor Management Adjusting the... possible to adjust the engine idle speed within fine limits. 249BA051 KN Standard Setting : Shut off the engine. : Mount cutting tool or attachment. : Check the air filter - see "Adjusting the Throttle Cable". : Check the spark arresting screen (not installed in all countries) and...