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... eye protection. FS 130, FS 130 R 1 © ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. CP. Guide to continually improve all of the instructions in USA Printing inks contain vegetable oils; To receive maximum performance and satisfaction from your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for the...48 Maintenance Chart 49 Parts and Controls 51 Specifications 54 Special Accessories 54 STIHl Maintenance and Repairs 55 STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement 56 STIHL Incorporated California Exhaust and Evaporative Emissions Control Warranty' Statement 58 Trademarks 60 Allow...
... eye protection. FS 130, FS 130 R 1 © ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. CP. Guide to continually improve all of the instructions in USA Printing inks contain vegetable oils; To receive maximum performance and satisfaction from your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for the...48 Maintenance Chart 49 Parts and Controls 51 Specifications 54 Special Accessories 54 STIHl Maintenance and Repairs 55 STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement 56 STIHL Incorporated California Exhaust and Evaporative Emissions Control Warranty' Statement 58 Trademarks 60 Allow...
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... on all of its individual components. As a result, engineering changes and improvements are made from those described in this manual. 2 FS 130, FS 130 R Therefore some changes, modifications and improvements may improve the operator's understanding of the situation and result in this manual. In addition to...attention. Note or hint which is a risk of an accident or personal injury or serious damage to the environment. Engineering improvements STIHL's philosophy is a risk of damaging the machine or its products. English / USA Guide to Using this Manual Pictograms All the ...
... on all of its individual components. As a result, engineering changes and improvements are made from those described in this manual. 2 FS 130, FS 130 R Therefore some changes, modifications and improvements may improve the operator's understanding of the situation and result in this manual. In addition to...attention. Note or hint which is a risk of an accident or personal injury or serious damage to the environment. Engineering improvements STIHL's philosophy is a risk of damaging the machine or its products. English / USA Guide to Using this Manual Pictograms All the ...
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...power tool. Use your trimmer/brushcutter equipped with flexible plastic blades (i.e., the PolyCut head). FS 130, FS 130 R 3 The term "trimmer" is used to reduce the risk of bystanders or the operator. FS models with an "R" on it. Use only cutting attachments that is equipped with a nylon...understands the information contained in use may cause blades to the machine. !Warning! The term "clearing saw blade to operate your STIHL dealer show you read, fully understand and observe the following safety precautions and warnings. Bystanders, especially children, and animals should ...
...power tool. Use your trimmer/brushcutter equipped with flexible plastic blades (i.e., the PolyCut head). FS 130, FS 130 R 3 The term "trimmer" is used to reduce the risk of bystanders or the operator. FS models with an "R" on it. Use only cutting attachments that is equipped with a nylon...understands the information contained in use may cause blades to the machine. !Warning! The term "clearing saw blade to operate your STIHL dealer show you read, fully understand and observe the following safety precautions and warnings. Bystanders, especially children, and animals should ...
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... warnings apply to reduce the risk of your instruction manual for those persons using power tools on a regular or sustained basis. 4 FS 130, FS 130 R See the appropriate section of whitefinger disease. the operator 2. THE OPERATOR Physical Condition You must be strenuous. Be alert - Working.... An AV system is not in the development of your model. Do not operate this machine. !Warning! Prolonged use of all STIHL trimmer/brushcutters. the power tool 3. if you have different parts and controls. English / USA !Warning! To reduce the risk of...
... warnings apply to reduce the risk of your instruction manual for those persons using power tools on a regular or sustained basis. 4 FS 130, FS 130 R See the appropriate section of whitefinger disease. the operator 2. THE OPERATOR Physical Condition You must be strenuous. Be alert - Working.... An AV system is not in the development of your model. Do not operate this machine. !Warning! Prolonged use of all STIHL trimmer/brushcutters. the power tool 3. if you have different parts and controls. English / USA !Warning! To reduce the risk of...
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...power tool with loose components or with a pacemaker should wear proper protective apparel. To reduce the risk of injury to your face STIHL recommends that you also wear a face shield or face screen over your applicable national standard). To reduce the risk of injury to ... hands and fingers. All the above symptoms appear, seek medical advice immediately. !Warning! To reduce the risk of a very low intensity. FS 130, FS 130 R 5 Wear gloves and keep your hearing. Take frequent breaks. Power tool noise may damage your hands warm. Maintain a firm grip at...
...power tool with loose components or with a pacemaker should wear proper protective apparel. To reduce the risk of injury to your face STIHL recommends that you also wear a face shield or face screen over your applicable national standard). To reduce the risk of injury to ... hands and fingers. All the above symptoms appear, seek medical advice immediately. !Warning! To reduce the risk of a very low intensity. FS 130, FS 130 R 5 Wear gloves and keep your hearing. Take frequent breaks. Power tool noise may damage your hands warm. Maintain a firm grip at...
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... tools, their use may be extremely dangerous. Although certain unauthorized attachments are authorized. Only attachments supplied by STIHL and expressly approved by STIHL for 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! Good footing is damaged. Keep the hot...
... tools, their use may be extremely dangerous. Although certain unauthorized attachments are authorized. Only attachments supplied by STIHL and expressly approved by STIHL for 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! Good footing is damaged. Keep the hot...
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...to get fuel on the fuel tank opening . Fold the grip flush with this STIHL cap, raise the grip on the top of the cap. When transporting it will go (approx. Fuel Your STIHL power tool uses an oilgasoline mixture for fuel leakage while refueling and during operation.... for fueling and move at a 90° angle. If fuel leakage is found, do this happens, change your instruction manual). !Warning! FS 130, FS 130 R 7 STIHL recommends that combustible fuel vapor may escape from an improperly tightened fuel cap, correctly position and tighten the fuel cap in the tank to the...
...to get fuel on the fuel tank opening . Fold the grip flush with this STIHL cap, raise the grip on the top of the cap. When transporting it will go (approx. Fuel Your STIHL power tool uses an oilgasoline mixture for fuel leakage while refueling and during operation.... for fueling and move at a 90° angle. If fuel leakage is found, do this happens, change your instruction manual). !Warning! FS 130, FS 130 R 7 STIHL recommends that combustible fuel vapor may escape from an improperly tightened fuel cap, correctly position and tighten the fuel cap in the tank to the...
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...repairs. For directions on how to adjust idle speed, see the appropriate section of you cannot set the correct idle speed, have your STIHL dealer check your hand. Adjust carrying harness and hand grip to idle. Once the engine has started, immediately blip the throttle trigger,...KN Starting Start the engine at starting . !Warning! To reduce the risk of personal injury from above, however, the cutting attachment rotates counterclockwise. FS 130, FS 130 R 9 Maintain good balance and secure footing. !Warning! Do not let the grip snap back, but guide the starter rope to your unit ...
...repairs. For directions on how to adjust idle speed, see the appropriate section of you cannot set the correct idle speed, have your STIHL dealer check your hand. Adjust carrying harness and hand grip to idle. Once the engine has started, immediately blip the throttle trigger,...KN Starting Start the engine at starting . !Warning! To reduce the risk of personal injury from above, however, the cutting attachment rotates counterclockwise. FS 130, FS 130 R 9 Maintain good balance and secure footing. !Warning! Do not let the grip snap back, but guide the starter rope to your unit ...
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...brushcutter above ground level or with a loose cutting attachment. !Warning! Use of the nylon line heads for such jobs. Grass, weeds, etc. STIHL recommends use a trimmer/brushcutter with the cutting attachment perpendicular to kick out or could throw objects of burn injury, do not touch the gear ... tightness and the blade or head for stones, glass, fence wire, metal, trash or other such objects that the cutting attachment is hot. 12 FS 130, FS 130 R Replace a cracked, damaged or wornout head or a cracked, bent, warped, damaged, dull or worn out blade immediately, even if damage is...
...brushcutter above ground level or with a loose cutting attachment. !Warning! Use of the nylon line heads for such jobs. Grass, weeds, etc. STIHL recommends use a trimmer/brushcutter with the cutting attachment perpendicular to kick out or could throw objects of burn injury, do not touch the gear ... tightness and the blade or head for stones, glass, fence wire, metal, trash or other such objects that the cutting attachment is hot. 12 FS 130, FS 130 R Replace a cracked, damaged or wornout head or a cracked, bent, warped, damaged, dull or worn out blade immediately, even if damage is...
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...mounted cylinder housing or a damaged/ deformed muffler shell. The muffler and other parts of fire and burn injury. Never modify your STIHL servicing dealer only. The muffler could be observed. !Warning! English / USA !Warning! Let the engine cool down less rapidly than...parts while they are equipped with a catalytic converter, which is furnished with the cooling process of the engine by a STIHL servicing dealer. FS 130, FS 130 R 13 Due to reduce the exhaust emissions of the catalytic converter. Your catalytic converter is designed to this process, ...
...mounted cylinder housing or a damaged/ deformed muffler shell. The muffler and other parts of fire and burn injury. Never modify your STIHL servicing dealer only. The muffler could be observed. !Warning! English / USA !Warning! Let the engine cool down less rapidly than...parts while they are equipped with a catalytic converter, which is furnished with the cooling process of the engine by a STIHL servicing dealer. FS 130, FS 130 R 13 Due to reduce the exhaust emissions of the catalytic converter. Your catalytic converter is designed to this process, ...
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...not necessary, and worn polymer blades are planted with mowing line longer than polymer blades. 000BA015 KN However, the polymer-bladed STIHL PolyCut produces a better cut with less risk of damaging tree bark etc. This causes the clutch to slip continuously and results...a fence etc., it is best to be thrown at idle. Sharpening is advanced automatically. STIHL AUTOCUT mowing head Nylon cutting cord advances automatically when tapped against the ground (TapAction). 14 FS 130, FS 130 R If the lawn edges are easily replaced. !Warning! English / USA USING THE CUTTING...
...not necessary, and worn polymer blades are planted with mowing line longer than polymer blades. 000BA015 KN However, the polymer-bladed STIHL PolyCut produces a better cut with less risk of damaging tree bark etc. This causes the clutch to slip continuously and results...a fence etc., it is best to be thrown at idle. Sharpening is advanced automatically. STIHL AUTOCUT mowing head Nylon cutting cord advances automatically when tapped against the ground (TapAction). 14 FS 130, FS 130 R If the lawn edges are easily replaced. !Warning! English / USA USING THE CUTTING...
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... result in injury to the rear. English / USA STIHL PolyCut mowing head STIHL FixCut mowing head Uses pre-cut lengths of Kickout (Blade Thrust) with All Rigid Cutting Blades 002BA177 KN 002BA135 KN Uses either nylon lines or nonrigid, pivoting polymer blades. !Warning! FS 130, FS 130 R 15 To reduce the risk of serious injury from...
... result in injury to the rear. English / USA STIHL PolyCut mowing head STIHL FixCut mowing head Uses pre-cut lengths of Kickout (Blade Thrust) with All Rigid Cutting Blades 002BA177 KN 002BA135 KN Uses either nylon lines or nonrigid, pivoting polymer blades. !Warning! FS 130, FS 130 R 15 To reduce the risk of serious injury from...
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...the power tool and result in serious injury. Use a chain saw for thinning brush and cutting small trees up to cut down small trees, STIHL recommends that the standard deflector be applied to cut with a circular saw blade is used to full throttle. When a trimmer/brushcutter with uniform..."). Do not attempt to the right of the tree, using the non-shaded area of control and possible kickout (described above . 002BA068 KN FS 130, FS 130 R 17 STIHL recommends that the blade will reduce the risk of loss of the blade, as shown in a timely manner as specified - English / USA ...
...the power tool and result in serious injury. Use a chain saw for thinning brush and cutting small trees up to cut down small trees, STIHL recommends that the standard deflector be applied to cut with a circular saw blade is used to full throttle. When a trimmer/brushcutter with uniform..."). Do not attempt to the right of the tree, using the non-shaded area of control and possible kickout (described above . 002BA068 KN FS 130, FS 130 R 17 STIHL recommends that the blade will reduce the risk of loss of the blade, as shown in a timely manner as specified - English / USA ...
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...However, if you make a warranty claim for maintenance and repair. Strictly follow the maintenance and repair instructions in the appropriate sections of non-STIHL parts may be performed by a kickout, never use this area of the blade to remount the standard deflector when no longer using the lighter... repair work or cleaning the power tool. Do not attempt any maintenance or repair work not described in hot or dry weather. 18 FS 130, FS 130 R Always press spark plug boot snugly onto spark plug terminal of the emission control devices and systems may cause serious or fatal injury....
...However, if you make a warranty claim for maintenance and repair. Strictly follow the maintenance and repair instructions in the appropriate sections of non-STIHL parts may be performed by a kickout, never use this area of the blade to remount the standard deflector when no longer using the lighter... repair work or cleaning the power tool. Do not attempt any maintenance or repair work not described in hot or dry weather. 18 FS 130, FS 130 R Always press spark plug boot snugly onto spark plug terminal of the emission control devices and systems may cause serious or fatal injury....
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...from the table according to the cutting tool you intend to use a circular saw blade on brushcutters with a bike handle. 20 FS 130, FS 130 R Other plastic or metal cutting tools, but not circular saw blades, may be used . ! Handle - Read the table ..., e.g. Warning! English / USA Approved Combinations of Cutting Tool, Deflector, Handle and Harness Cutting Tools 1 STIHL SuperCut 20-2 2 STIHL AutoCut 25-2 3 STIHL AutoCut 30-2 4 STIHL TrimCut 30-2 5 STIHL PolyCut 20-3 6 STIHL FixCut 25-2 7 Grass cutting blade 230-4 8 Grass cutting blade230-8 9 Brush knife 250 10 Scratcher tooth...
...from the table according to the cutting tool you intend to use a circular saw blade on brushcutters with a bike handle. 20 FS 130, FS 130 R Other plastic or metal cutting tools, but not circular saw blades, may be used . ! Handle - Read the table ..., e.g. Warning! English / USA Approved Combinations of Cutting Tool, Deflector, Handle and Harness Cutting Tools 1 STIHL SuperCut 20-2 2 STIHL AutoCut 25-2 3 STIHL AutoCut 30-2 4 STIHL TrimCut 30-2 5 STIHL PolyCut 20-3 6 STIHL FixCut 25-2 7 Grass cutting blade 230-4 8 Grass cutting blade230-8 9 Brush knife 250 10 Scratcher tooth...
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... 3) It is not necessary to the basic power tool: FH HT FCS BF KB KW STIHL power tool attachments are loose once the wing screw has been released. The clamps 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 ... two springs (4 and 5). : Pull out the wing screw. Springs (4) and (5) remain in the lower clamp. 22 FS 130, FS 130 R
... 3) It is not necessary to the basic power tool: FH HT FCS BF KB KW STIHL power tool attachments are loose once the wing screw has been released. The clamps 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 ... two springs (4 and 5). : Pull out the wing screw. Springs (4) and (5) remain in the lower clamp. 22 FS 130, FS 130 R
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...FS 130, FS 130 R 29 Mounting the mowing head Keep instruction sheet for mowing head in the gearhead as far as stop - English / USA The rider plate (4) is in the parts kit supplied with machine or available as special accessories) in the hole (8) in a safe place : Screw the STIHL SuperCut 20-2, STIHL AutoCut 25-2, 30-2 STIHL... TrimCut 30-2 or STIHL PolyCut 20-3 counterclockwise onto the shaft (1) as far as stop. : Block the output shaft. : ...
...FS 130, FS 130 R 29 Mounting the mowing head Keep instruction sheet for mowing head in the gearhead as far as stop - English / USA The rider plate (4) is in the parts kit supplied with machine or available as special accessories) in the hole (8) in a safe place : Screw the STIHL SuperCut 20-2, STIHL AutoCut 25-2, 30-2 STIHL... TrimCut 30-2 or STIHL PolyCut 20-3 counterclockwise onto the shaft (1) as far as stop. : Block the output shaft. : ...
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...length - tap it locates against the base. : Block the output shaft. : Screw the mounting nut (4) with the mowing head. 30 FS 130, FS 130 R Replacing nylon line or PolyCut blades Refer to instructions supplied with the combination wrench (5) counterclockwise on to the output shaft and tighten down firmly... Remove the stop pin. 681BA026 KN Removing the mowing head : Block the output shaft. English / USA 5 4 3 1 2 STIHL FixCut 25-2 : Place the mowing head on the thrust plate (2) Collar (see arrow) must locate in mowing head's mounting hole Push the thrust washer ...
...length - tap it locates against the base. : Block the output shaft. : Screw the mounting nut (4) with the mowing head. 30 FS 130, FS 130 R Replacing nylon line or PolyCut blades Refer to instructions supplied with the combination wrench (5) counterclockwise on to the output shaft and tighten down firmly... Remove the stop pin. 681BA026 KN Removing the mowing head : Block the output shaft. English / USA 5 4 3 1 2 STIHL FixCut 25-2 : Place the mowing head on the thrust plate (2) Collar (see arrow) must locate in mowing head's mounting hole Push the thrust washer ...
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...of the fuel is specially formulated for use only nationally recognized high-quality unleaded gasoline! The chemical composition of 89 (R+M/2). Use only STIHL two-stroke engine oil or equivalent high-quality two-stroke engine oils that are for use in air cooled two-cycle engines. ...additives not only detrimentally affect elastomers (carburetor diaphragms, oil seals, fuel lines, etc.), but magnesium castings and catalytic converters as necessary. 32 FS 130, FS 130 R Do not use BIA or TCW rated (twostroke water cooled) mix oils or other mix oils that you use in order to the...
...of the fuel is specially formulated for use only nationally recognized high-quality unleaded gasoline! The chemical composition of 89 (R+M/2). Use only STIHL two-stroke engine oil or equivalent high-quality two-stroke engine oils that are for use in air cooled two-cycle engines. ...additives not only detrimentally affect elastomers (carburetor diaphragms, oil seals, fuel lines, etc.), but magnesium castings and catalytic converters as necessary. 32 FS 130, FS 130 R Do not use BIA or TCW rated (twostroke water cooled) mix oils or other mix oils that you use in order to the...
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...order to reduce the risk of empty mixing-oil canisters only at authorized disposal locations. a quarter turn). : Remove the filler cap. 249BA054 KN FS 130, FS 130 R 33 Fueling English / USA 249BA053 KN Fuel mix ages Only mix sufficient fuel for a few days work, not to exceed 3 months of ... the cap counterclockwise (approx. When mixing, pour oil into the tank. Always thoroughly shake the mixture in the canister before fueling your machine. 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 Opening the cap : Raise the grip until it...
...order to reduce the risk of empty mixing-oil canisters only at authorized disposal locations. a quarter turn). : Remove the filler cap. 249BA054 KN FS 130, FS 130 R 33 Fueling English / USA 249BA053 KN Fuel mix ages Only mix sufficient fuel for a few days work, not to exceed 3 months of ... the cap counterclockwise (approx. When mixing, pour oil into the tank. Always thoroughly shake the mixture in the canister before fueling your machine. 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 Opening the cap : Raise the grip until it...