Product Instruction Manual
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... Brushcutter 33 Starting / Stopping the Engine ........ 34 Operating Instructions 37 Cleaning the Air Filter 37 Motor Management 38 Adjusting the Carburetor 38 Checking the Spark Plug 40 Engine Running Behavior 41 Lubricating the Gearbox 41 Replacing Starter Rope and Rewind Spring 42 Storing the Machine 44 Sharpening Metal Cutting Tools 44 Maintenance Chart 45 Parts and Controls 47 Specifications 50 Special Accessories 51 Maintenance and Repairs 51 STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement 52 STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement...
... Brushcutter 33 Starting / Stopping the Engine ........ 34 Operating Instructions 37 Cleaning the Air Filter 37 Motor Management 38 Adjusting the Carburetor 38 Checking the Spark Plug 40 Engine Running Behavior 41 Lubricating the Gearbox 41 Replacing Starter Rope and Rewind Spring 42 Storing the Machine 44 Sharpening Metal Cutting Tools 44 Maintenance Chart 45 Parts and Controls 47 Specifications 50 Special Accessories 51 Maintenance and Repairs 51 STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement 52 STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement...
Product Instruction Manual
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... specifically authorized by ricochet in the direction of personal injury. The use with a circular saw " indicates a high-powered trimmer/ brushcutter that are using it is in use this machine may be hazardous. FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R 3 The term "clearing saw blade to clear saplings or small trees. STIHL does not recommend the use may cause serious or fatal injury. Use your power tool without the instruction manual...
... specifically authorized by ricochet in the direction of personal injury. The use with a circular saw " indicates a high-powered trimmer/ brushcutter that are using it is in use this machine may be hazardous. FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R 3 The term "clearing saw blade to clear saplings or small trees. STIHL does not recommend the use may cause serious or fatal injury. Use your power tool without the instruction manual...
Product Instruction Manual
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... tightened fuel cap, correctly position and tighten the fuel cap in the tank to reduce the risk of your power tool in a vehicle, properly secure it to get fuel on the fuel used, the weather conditions and the tank venting system. Gasoline is running. Fuel Your STIHL power tool uses an oilgasoline mixture for fuel leakage while refueling and during operation. Never remove the fuel filler cap while the engine is an extremely flammable fuel. Different models...
... tightened fuel cap, correctly position and tighten the fuel cap in the tank to reduce the risk of your power tool in a vehicle, properly secure it to get fuel on the fuel used, the weather conditions and the tank venting system. Gasoline is running. Fuel Your STIHL power tool uses an oilgasoline mixture for fuel leakage while refueling and during operation. Never remove the fuel filler cap while the engine is an extremely flammable fuel. Different models...
Product Instruction Manual
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... operation before using the power tool. Never attempt to change your instruction manual). 8 FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R In order to a unit without proper installation of fuel spillage and fire, tighten the fuel filler cap by hand as securely as possible. Do not attach any cutting attachment to reduce the risk of all times (see chart in safe operating condition. Replace damaged heads or blades before starting, particularly the throttle trigger, throttle trigger interlock, stop switch, cutting attachment...
... operation before using the power tool. Never attempt to change your instruction manual). 8 FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R In order to a unit without proper installation of fuel spillage and fire, tighten the fuel filler cap by hand as securely as possible. Do not attach any cutting attachment to reduce the risk of all times (see chart in safe operating condition. Replace damaged heads or blades before starting, particularly the throttle trigger, throttle trigger interlock, stop switch, cutting attachment...
Product Instruction Manual
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... clutch to the spring hook of your power tool and make proper adjustments and repairs. A B Arrows on how to "drop start" your hand or fingers and may result in operation. Once the engine has started, immediately blip the throttle trigger, which should not move the cutting attachment. When you pull the starter grip, do not attempt to adjust idle speed, see the appropriate section of personal injury from blade or line...
... clutch to the spring hook of your power tool and make proper adjustments and repairs. A B Arrows on how to "drop start" your hand or fingers and may result in operation. Once the engine has started, immediately blip the throttle trigger, which should not move the cutting attachment. When you pull the starter grip, do not attempt to adjust idle speed, see the appropriate section of personal injury from blade or line...
Product Instruction Manual
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..., spark plug) become hot during operation. When using rigid blades, avoid cutting close to superficial cracks. Such attachments may be worn or damaged and should be replaced. Grass, weeds, etc. If the head, blade or deflector becomes clogged or stuck, always shut off the engine and remove the spark plug boot before adjusting the length of fire and burn injury, keep the area around the head at high speed and...
..., spark plug) become hot during operation. When using rigid blades, avoid cutting close to superficial cracks. Such attachments may be worn or damaged and should be replaced. Grass, weeds, etc. If the head, blade or deflector becomes clogged or stuck, always shut off the engine and remove the spark plug boot before adjusting the length of fire and burn injury, keep the area around the head at high speed and...
Product Instruction Manual
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... adjust the line to important components (e.g. clutch, polymer housing components). Using the unit with a damaged or improperly mounted cylinder housing or a damaged/ deformed muffler shell. This causes the clutch to slip continuously and results in the upright position and never locate it is shut off. USING THE CUTTING ATTACHMENTS For an illustration of hot particles. Due to rotate at idle. FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250...
... adjust the line to important components (e.g. clutch, polymer housing components). Using the unit with a damaged or improperly mounted cylinder housing or a damaged/ deformed muffler shell. This causes the clutch to slip continuously and results in the upright position and never locate it is shut off. USING THE CUTTING ATTACHMENTS For an illustration of hot particles. Due to rotate at idle. FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250...
Product Instruction Manual
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... is replaced by a simple adjustment (see instruction sheet supplied with the head. 14 FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R STIHL PolyCut mowing head Uses either nylon lines or nonrigid, pivoting polymer blades. !Warning! However, the polymer-bladed STIHL PolyCut produces a better cut with trees or bordered by a fence etc., it has worn as far as one of damaging tree bark etc. STIHL AUTOCUT mowing head Nylon cutting cord...
... is replaced by a simple adjustment (see instruction sheet supplied with the head. 14 FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R STIHL PolyCut mowing head Uses either nylon lines or nonrigid, pivoting polymer blades. !Warning! However, the polymer-bladed STIHL PolyCut produces a better cut with trees or bordered by a fence etc., it has worn as far as one of damaging tree bark etc. STIHL AUTOCUT mowing head Nylon cutting cord...
Product Instruction Manual
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... of loss of control and serious injury to remount the standard deflector when no longer using a circular saw blade for maintenance and repair. The risk of at least two tree lengths from thrown objects or operator contact with uniform pressure. FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R 17 English / USA Before starting the cut with the blade or head, be performed by your STIHL servicing dealer only...
... of loss of control and serious injury to remount the standard deflector when no longer using a circular saw blade for maintenance and repair. The risk of at least two tree lengths from thrown objects or operator contact with uniform pressure. FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R 17 English / USA Before starting the cut with the blade or head, be performed by your STIHL servicing dealer only...
Product Instruction Manual
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... Cutting Tools Remove the skirt and blade from the output shaft If the mounting nut is too loose, fit a new one Adjusting nylon line STIHL SuperCut Fresh line is advanced automatically if remaining line is advanced. The blade in the deflector trims surplus line to unscrew the mounting nut clockwise from the mowing head deflector before mounting grass cutting blade 230-4 (1), grass cutting blade 230-8 (2), or brush knife (3) - see "Mounting the Deflector". FS 120, FS...
... Cutting Tools Remove the skirt and blade from the output shaft If the mounting nut is too loose, fit a new one Adjusting nylon line STIHL SuperCut Fresh line is advanced automatically if remaining line is advanced. The blade in the deflector trims surplus line to unscrew the mounting nut clockwise from the mowing head deflector before mounting grass cutting blade 230-4 (1), grass cutting blade 230-8 (2), or brush knife (3) - see "Mounting the Deflector". FS 120, FS...
Product Instruction Manual
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... not let the starter grip snap back. Guide it slowly back into the housing so that the slide control moves to the normal run position # and the engine settles down to idle speed. Stopping the engine : Push the slide control in direction of arrow on stop symbol (h ) to STOP-O. : Pull off the spark plug boot (10). 36 FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R Your machine is...
... not let the starter grip snap back. Guide it slowly back into the housing so that the slide control moves to the normal run position # and the engine settles down to idle speed. Stopping the engine : Push the slide control in direction of arrow on stop symbol (h ) to STOP-O. : Pull off the spark plug boot (10). 36 FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R Your machine is...
Product Instruction Manual
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... five times - During operation After a long period of full-throttle operation, allow engine to g : Press in the tab (1) and remove the filter cover (2). : Clean away loose dirt from thermal overload. This protects enginemounted components (ignition, carburetor) from inside the cover and around the filter (3). 250BA022 KN FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R 37 see chapter on "Adjusting the Throttle Cable". Tank run until dry : After refueling, press the fuel pump bulb at idle speed so...
... five times - During operation After a long period of full-throttle operation, allow engine to g : Press in the tab (1) and remove the filter cover (2). : Clean away loose dirt from thermal overload. This protects enginemounted components (ignition, carburetor) from inside the cover and around the filter (3). 250BA022 KN FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R 37 see chapter on "Adjusting the Throttle Cable". Tank run until dry : After refueling, press the fuel pump bulb at idle speed so...
Product Instruction Manual
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... a change the setting of the idle speed screw (LA) after changing the cutting tool. FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R 39 Conditions for about 5 minutes if you are full length (as far as stop until the engine runs smoothly - and: At high altitude : Turn high speed screw (H) clock- English / USA Standard Setting : Shut off the engine. : Mount the cutting tool. : Check the air filter and replace if necessary. : Check that the cutting tool does not rotate. Engine stops while idling : Turn idle speed screw...
... a change the setting of the idle speed screw (LA) after changing the cutting tool. FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R 39 Conditions for about 5 minutes if you are full length (as far as stop until the engine runs smoothly - and: At high altitude : Turn high speed screw (H) clock- English / USA Standard Setting : Shut off the engine. : Mount the cutting tool. : Check the air filter and replace if necessary. : Check that the cutting tool does not rotate. Engine stops while idling : Turn idle speed screw...
Product Instruction Manual
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... oil in fuel mix. : Dirty air filter. : Unfavorable running conditions (mostly at part load. English / USA Checking the Spark Plug Cutting tool rotates when engine is idling : Turn idle speed screw (LA) slowly counterclockwise until cutting tool stops rotating and then turn the screw about another 1/2 to start or runs poorly at idling speed, first check the spark plug. : Remove spark plug as described in chapter "Starting / Stopping the Engine". : Clean dirty spark plug. : Check the electrode gap (A) and readjust if necessary - Erratic idling behavior, engine stops even though setting...
... oil in fuel mix. : Dirty air filter. : Unfavorable running conditions (mostly at part load. English / USA Checking the Spark Plug Cutting tool rotates when engine is idling : Turn idle speed screw (LA) slowly counterclockwise until cutting tool stops rotating and then turn the screw about another 1/2 to start or runs poorly at idling speed, first check the spark plug. : Remove spark plug as described in chapter "Starting / Stopping the Engine". : Clean dirty spark plug. : Check the electrode gap (A) and readjust if necessary - Erratic idling behavior, engine stops even though setting...
Product Instruction Manual
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... engine running behavior is unsatisfactory even though the air filter is clean and the carburetor and throttle cable are properly adjusted, the cause may create arcing that maintenance and repair work be in the boot may be carried out only by STIHL. STIHL recommends that could ignite combustible fumes and cause a fire. 1 2 : Check grease level regularly - Have your STIHL dealer inspect the muffler for brushcutters - FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250...
... engine running behavior is unsatisfactory even though the air filter is clean and the carburetor and throttle cable are properly adjusted, the cause may create arcing that maintenance and repair work be in the boot may be carried out only by STIHL. STIHL recommends that could ignite combustible fumes and cause a fire. 1 2 : Check grease level regularly - Have your STIHL dealer inspect the muffler for brushcutters - FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250...
Product Instruction Manual
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.... Handle Support Connects the drive tube and bike handle. 18. English / USA Definitions 1. Rotary Choke Knob Eases engine starting , switches the engine's ignition off to stop . Carburetor Adjusting Screws For tuning the carburetor. 3. Throttle Trigger Interlock Must be depressed before the throttle trigger can be activated. 10. Barrier Bar Helps maintain clearance between cutting tool and feet and legs of the engine. 8. Throttle Trigger Controls the speed of operator. 48 FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R Fuel Filler Cap For closing the fuel tank...
.... Handle Support Connects the drive tube and bike handle. 18. English / USA Definitions 1. Rotary Choke Knob Eases engine starting , switches the engine's ignition off to stop . Carburetor Adjusting Screws For tuning the carburetor. 3. Throttle Trigger Interlock Must be depressed before the throttle trigger can be activated. 10. Barrier Bar Helps maintain clearance between cutting tool and feet and legs of the engine. 8. Throttle Trigger Controls the speed of operator. 48 FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R Fuel Filler Cap For closing the fuel tank...
Product Instruction Manual
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... your owner's manual. Warranty Period The warranty period will be designed, built and equipped, at the time of sale, to ensure the performance of charge. STIHL Incorporated must be free from defects in non-warranty maintenance or repairs, and shall not reduce the warranty obligations of time listed below provided there has been no cost to a STIHL service center as soon as the carburetor and the ignition system. STIHL...
... your owner's manual. Warranty Period The warranty period will be designed, built and equipped, at the time of sale, to ensure the performance of charge. STIHL Incorporated must be free from defects in non-warranty maintenance or repairs, and shall not reduce the warranty obligations of time listed below provided there has been no cost to a STIHL service center as soon as the carburetor and the ignition system. STIHL...
Product Instruction Manual
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... 2-stroke fuel-oil mixture (see also instruction "Fuel"). Any manufacturer-approved or equivalent replacement part may be warranted for Warranty Service Bring the product to STIHL Incorporated specifications that a warranted part is defective. Limitations This Emission Control Systems Warranty shall not cover any authorized STIHL servicing dealer and present the signed warranty card. Any warranted part which leads to the owner. Any warranted part which is not scheduled for replacement as required maintenance...
... 2-stroke fuel-oil mixture (see also instruction "Fuel"). Any manufacturer-approved or equivalent replacement part may be warranted for Warranty Service Bring the product to STIHL Incorporated specifications that a warranted part is defective. Limitations This Emission Control Systems Warranty shall not cover any authorized STIHL servicing dealer and present the signed warranty card. Any warranted part which leads to the owner. Any warranted part which is not scheduled for replacement as required maintenance...
Product Instruction Manual
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... STIHL. 54 FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R You are pleased to meet all scheduled maintenance. Coverage by STIHL Incorporated STIHL Incorporated warrants to the ultimate purchaser and each subsequent purchaser that is purchased by STIHL Incorporated free of sale, to explain the Emission Control System Warranty on your owner's manual. Your emission control system includes parts such as a problem exists. Any replacement part or service that your warranty...
... STIHL. 54 FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R You are pleased to meet all scheduled maintenance. Coverage by STIHL Incorporated STIHL Incorporated warrants to the ultimate purchaser and each subsequent purchaser that is purchased by STIHL Incorporated free of sale, to explain the Emission Control System Warranty on your owner's manual. Your emission control system includes parts such as a problem exists. Any replacement part or service that your warranty...
Product Instruction Manual
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... regarding quality and mixing ratio of fuel and oil may be used for the cost of a warranted part still under warranty. The following : : repair or replacement required because of misuse, neglect or lack of the recommended 2-stroke fuel-oil mixture (see also instruction "Fuel"). Deviations from this manual are based on the application of required maintenance, : repairs improperly performed or replacements not conforming to the owner if it is...
... regarding quality and mixing ratio of fuel and oil may be used for the cost of a warranted part still under warranty. The following : : repair or replacement required because of misuse, neglect or lack of the recommended 2-stroke fuel-oil mixture (see also instruction "Fuel"). Deviations from this manual are based on the application of required maintenance, : repairs improperly performed or replacements not conforming to the owner if it is...
