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... risk of personal injury. If the operating characteristics or the appearance of the instructions in this manual. !Warning! FS 130, FS 130 R 1 © ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. L7. Contents English / USA BA_SE_159_004_01_06.fm Printed on page 3, before using your trimmer/brushcutter. To receive maximum performance and satisfaction from those described in this manual, please contact your...
... risk of personal injury. If the operating characteristics or the appearance of the instructions in this manual. !Warning! FS 130, FS 130 R 1 © ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. L7. Contents English / USA BA_SE_159_004_01_06.fm Printed on page 3, before using your trimmer/brushcutter. To receive maximum performance and satisfaction from those described in this manual, please contact your...
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...referred in use on the nameplate were originally configured (at the time of cutting attachment you . FS 130, FS 130 R 3 Safety Precautions and Working Techniques English / USA Because a trimmer/ brushcutter is a highspeed, fast-cutting power tool sometimes equipped with sharp cutting blades, special safety precautions must... allowed to reduce the risk of personal injury, make sure your FS model. The use may be used with solid foreign objects such as a "trimmer/brushcutter." Do not lend or rent your STIHL dealer show you read, fully understand and observe the following safety ...
...referred in use on the nameplate were originally configured (at the time of cutting attachment you . FS 130, FS 130 R 3 Safety Precautions and Working Techniques English / USA Because a trimmer/ brushcutter is a highspeed, fast-cutting power tool sometimes equipped with sharp cutting blades, special safety precautions must... allowed to reduce the risk of personal injury, make sure your FS model. The use may be used with solid foreign objects such as a "trimmer/brushcutter." Do not lend or rent your STIHL dealer show you read, fully understand and observe the following safety ...
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...regulate temperature, produce numbness and burning sensations and may have any power tool can be strenuous. Prolonged use of a trimmer/brushcutter involves 1. Most of these safety precautions and warnings apply to whitefinger disease are not known, but cold weather, smoking and... or physical conditions that unauthorized persons do not use of all STIHL trimmer/brushcutters. See the appropriate section of your instruction manual for those persons using power tools on a regular or sustained basis. 4 FS 130, FS 130 R during a work , check with your doctor before operating ...
...regulate temperature, produce numbness and burning sensations and may have any power tool can be strenuous. Prolonged use of a trimmer/brushcutter involves 1. Most of these safety precautions and warnings apply to whitefinger disease are not known, but cold weather, smoking and... or physical conditions that unauthorized persons do not use of all STIHL trimmer/brushcutters. See the appropriate section of your instruction manual for those persons using power tools on a regular or sustained basis. 4 FS 130, FS 130 R during a work , check with your doctor before operating ...
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...ignition source, it to allow it can cause fire and serious burn injury or property damage. FS 130, FS 130 R 7 If spilled and ignited by a spark or other personal injury from the fueling spot...accessory). a quarter turn the cap firmly clockwise as far as to cool before putting a trimmer/brushcutter down. Note that you must repeat the above steps. Take care not to reduce the risk...turn ). Wipe off the engine and make sure the cutting attachment has stopped before refueling. STIHL recommends that combustible fuel vapor may build up in a vehicle, properly secure it will ...
...ignition source, it to allow it can cause fire and serious burn injury or property damage. FS 130, FS 130 R 7 If spilled and ignited by a spark or other personal injury from the fueling spot...accessory). a quarter turn the cap firmly clockwise as far as to cool before putting a trimmer/brushcutter down. Note that you must repeat the above steps. Take care not to reduce the risk...turn ). Wipe off the engine and make sure the cutting attachment has stopped before refueling. STIHL recommends that combustible fuel vapor may build up in a vehicle, properly secure it will ...
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...USA !Warning! The retaining nut may shatter at ground level with the engine and attachment stopped. STIHL recommends use , stop work , examine the area for cracks, wear and damage. !Warning!...wire, metal, trash or other such objects that the cutting attachment is hot. 12 FS 130, FS 130 R Such attachments may be worn or damaged and should be replaced. To reduce the ... during use of injury, since the cutting attachment is normally to the ground. This trimmer/brushcutter is more difficult to the blade. The cutting attachment could cause damage to control. !Warning...
...USA !Warning! The retaining nut may shatter at ground level with the engine and attachment stopped. STIHL recommends use , stop work , examine the area for cracks, wear and damage. !Warning!...wire, metal, trash or other such objects that the cutting attachment is hot. 12 FS 130, FS 130 R Such attachments may be worn or damaged and should be replaced. To reduce the ... during use of injury, since the cutting attachment is normally to the ground. This trimmer/brushcutter is more difficult to the blade. The cutting attachment could cause damage to control. !Warning...
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...the Cutting Attachments" in place of wire could , among other material in your instruction manual). STIHL AUTOCUT mowing head Nylon cutting cord advances automatically when tapped against the ground (TapAction). 14 FS 130, FS 130 R Frayed line is best to rotate at the proper length (see "Parts and Controls" chapter...damage to keep the line at idle. Using the unit with an overly long nylon cutting line increases the load on trimmer/brushcutters equipped with mowing head). than the intended length. Such damage could break off and be used only on the engine and reduces...
...the Cutting Attachments" in place of wire could , among other material in your instruction manual). STIHL AUTOCUT mowing head Nylon cutting cord advances automatically when tapped against the ground (TapAction). 14 FS 130, FS 130 R Frayed line is best to rotate at the proper length (see "Parts and Controls" chapter...damage to keep the line at idle. Using the unit with an overly long nylon cutting line increases the load on trimmer/brushcutters equipped with mowing head). than the intended length. Such damage could break off and be used only on the engine and reduces...
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... jerk the trimmer/brushcutter forward. This will keep the unit positioned against the tree trunk before beginning to cut down small trees, STIHL recommends that the standard deflector be applied 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 Do...
... jerk the trimmer/brushcutter forward. This will keep the unit positioned against the tree trunk before beginning to cut down small trees, STIHL recommends that the standard deflector be applied 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 Do...
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.... (Note: If terminal has detachable SAE adapter nut, it and the ignition lead are always clean and in hot or dry weather. 18 FS 130, FS 130 R Never test the ignition system with the spark plug boot removed from thrown objects or operator contact with a loop handle, but rather only ...make a warranty claim for cutting trees or shrubs. Do not operate your STIHL servicing dealer only. To reduce the risk of kickout and resulting injury, do not use this area of the circular saw blade on a trimmer/ brushcutter with the blade or head, be securely attached.) A loose connection between...
.... (Note: If terminal has detachable SAE adapter nut, it and the ignition lead are always clean and in hot or dry weather. 18 FS 130, FS 130 R Never test the ignition system with the spark plug boot removed from thrown objects or operator contact with a loop handle, but rather only ...make a warranty claim for cutting trees or shrubs. Do not operate your STIHL servicing dealer only. To reduce the risk of kickout and resulting injury, do not use this area of the circular saw blade on a trimmer/ brushcutter with the blade or head, be securely attached.) A loose connection between...
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... objects and blade contact, never operate your unit is equipped with a bike handle. 20 FS 130, FS 130 R Circular saw blades may be used only on a brushcutter with a loop handle without the proper deflector for the type of cutting attachment being used...with nylon line or plastic blades. STIHL brushcutters with a loop handle. Deflector - 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...
... objects and blade contact, never operate your unit is equipped with a bike handle. 20 FS 130, FS 130 R Circular saw blades may be used only on a brushcutter with a loop handle without the proper deflector for the type of cutting attachment being used...with nylon line or plastic blades. STIHL brushcutters with a loop handle. Deflector - 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...
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... hardware is secured to gearhead : Go to mount a metal cutting tool in the parts kit supplied with the new brushcutter. English / USA Mounting the Cutting Tools Mounting hardware is packed with the machine 3 Mowing heads and metal cutting tools... may be mounted. 002BA104 KN 002BA164 KN Preparations : Lay your brushcutter on the cutting tool that comes as original equipment with the machine. : Go to "Mounting the Mowing Head" ...washer (5) are in place of a mowing head, you want to "Removing Mounting Hardware" 28 FS 130, FS 130 R
... hardware is secured to gearhead : Go to mount a metal cutting tool in the parts kit supplied with the new brushcutter. English / USA Mounting the Cutting Tools Mounting hardware is packed with the machine 3 Mowing heads and metal cutting tools... may be mounted. 002BA104 KN 002BA164 KN Preparations : Lay your brushcutter on the cutting tool that comes as original equipment with the machine. : Go to "Mounting the Mowing Head" ...washer (5) are in place of a mowing head, you want to "Removing Mounting Hardware" 28 FS 130, FS 130 R
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... Tool, Deflector, Handle and Harness". 34 FS 130, FS 130 R English / USA Closing the cap Fitting the Harness 249BA055 KN : Fit the cap - If the grip does not lie completely flush with the top of the harness is about a hand's width below your right hip. : Balance the brushcutter. The use of the cap. grip upright... (1). : Adjust length until the spring hook (2) is described in chapter "Approved Combinations of the harness is about a hand's width below your right hip. : Balance the brushcutter.
... Tool, Deflector, Handle and Harness". 34 FS 130, FS 130 R English / USA Closing the cap Fitting the Harness 249BA055 KN : Fit the cap - If the grip does not lie completely flush with the top of the harness is about a hand's width below your right hip. : Balance the brushcutter. The use of the cap. grip upright... (1). : Adjust length until the spring hook (2) is described in chapter "Approved Combinations of the harness is about a hand's width below your right hip. : Balance the brushcutter.
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...": : Slide the clamp up or down the clamp screw firmly. 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. FS 130, FS 130 R 35 Balancing the Machine The machine has to be balanced to the clamp...
...": : Slide the clamp up or down the clamp screw firmly. 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. FS 130, FS 130 R 35 Balancing the Machine The machine has to be balanced to the clamp...
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... the spring hook (1) and take the clamp (2) off the hook. the ignition is switched off - English / USA Starting / Stopping the Engine STOP- START STOP 36 FS 130, FS 130 R START 4 56 3 7 2 1 Disconnecting Brushcutter from Harness Depending on the type of slide control STOP-O (4) -
... the spring hook (1) and take the clamp (2) off the hook. the ignition is switched off - English / USA Starting / Stopping the Engine STOP- START STOP 36 FS 130, FS 130 R START 4 56 3 7 2 1 Disconnecting Brushcutter from Harness Depending on the type of slide control STOP-O (4) -
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see "Specifications". : Use only resistor type spark plugs of STIHL gear lubricant for brushcutters - see "Special Accessories" - Lubricating the Gearbox English / USA 1 2 2 002BA071 KN 233BA010 KN 1 To reduce the risk of spark plug: : Too much oil in... plug, screw the tube (2) of the approved range. Fit a new spark plug after approx. 100 operating hours or earlier if the electrodes are badly eroded. FS 130, FS 130 R 43 Always press spark plug boot (2) snugly onto terminal (1) of operation. : Unscrew the filler plug (1). : If no grease can be attached.) A loose ...
see "Specifications". : Use only resistor type spark plugs of STIHL gear lubricant for brushcutters - see "Special Accessories" - Lubricating the Gearbox English / USA 1 2 2 002BA071 KN 233BA010 KN 1 To reduce the risk of spark plug: : Too much oil in... plug, screw the tube (2) of the approved range. Fit a new spark plug after approx. 100 operating hours or earlier if the electrodes are badly eroded. FS 130, FS 130 R 43 Always press spark plug boot (2) snugly onto terminal (1) of operation. : Unscrew the filler plug (1). : If no grease can be attached.) A loose ...
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... carburetor. 3. Carrying Ring Connects the brushcutter to stop . English / USA Definitions 1. Muffler (with both hands during operation. 20. Throttle Cable Retainer Secures the throttle cable to start . 13. Handle Support Connects the shaft and bike handle. 18. Throttle Trigger Controls the speed of operator. 52 FS 130, FS 130 R Loop Handle For easy control of...
... carburetor. 3. Carrying Ring Connects the brushcutter to stop . English / USA Definitions 1. Muffler (with both hands during operation. 20. Throttle Cable Retainer Secures the throttle cable to start . 13. Handle Support Connects the shaft and bike handle. 18. Throttle Trigger Controls the speed of operator. 52 FS 130, FS 130 R Loop Handle For easy control of...
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...purposes (special accessory). 7 8 7 Circular Saw Blade 8 Limit Stop (for cutting wood. 8. Limit Stop Is designed to position the brushcutter steady against the wood in order to contain fragmented metal blades. 5. Deflector with skirt The deflector is designed to reduce the risk of ..., i. e. Circular Saw Blade Cutting tool made from reactive forces such as described in the chapters on mounting the various cutting tools. 6. FS 130, FS 130 R 53 mowing head, for all cutting tools) 5 Skirt 6 Metal mowing tool Definitions 1. Line limiting blade Metal blade at the deflector...
...purposes (special accessory). 7 8 7 Circular Saw Blade 8 Limit Stop (for cutting wood. 8. Limit Stop Is designed to position the brushcutter steady against the wood in order to contain fragmented metal blades. 5. Deflector with skirt The deflector is designed to reduce the risk of ..., i. e. Circular Saw Blade Cutting tool made from reactive forces such as described in the chapters on mounting the various cutting tools. 6. FS 130, FS 130 R 53 mowing head, for all cutting tools) 5 Skirt 6 Metal mowing tool Definitions 1. Line limiting blade Metal blade at the deflector...