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... 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 54 Trademarks 56 Allow only persons who understand this Manual 2 Safety...for your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for the type of the instructions in USA STIHl FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R 1 Always wear proper eye protection. As a result, engineering changes and improvements are made from time to Using this manual to ...
... 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 54 Trademarks 56 Allow only persons who understand this Manual 2 Safety...for your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for the type of the instructions in USA STIHl FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R 1 Always wear proper eye protection. As a result, engineering changes and improvements are made from time to Using this manual to ...
Product Instruction Manual
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...of these safety precautions and warnings apply to the use it is recommended for a description of the controls and the function of the parts of a power tool (or other machines) exposing the operator to feel and regulate temperature, produce numbness and burning sensations and may...blood transport, as well as factors in loss of all STIHL trimmer/brushcutters. during a work , check with your instruction manual for those persons using power tools on a regular or sustained basis. 4 FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R An AV system is not in good physical condition and...
...of these safety precautions and warnings apply to the use it is recommended for a description of the controls and the function of the parts of a power tool (or other machines) exposing the operator to feel and regulate temperature, produce numbness and burning sensations and may...blood transport, as well as factors in loss of all STIHL trimmer/brushcutters. during a work , check with your instruction manual for those persons using power tools on a regular or sustained basis. 4 FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R An AV system is not in good physical condition and...
Product Instruction Manual
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...leaks) and that the machine is balanced horizontally. In case of Cutting Attachment, Deflector, Handle and Harness" in the instruction manual or the STIHL "Power Tools and Accessories" catalog. Grip the shaft in a manner that the controls and safety devices are recommended. To ...that could become caught on "Main Parts and Controls." !Warning! Good footing is a danger of control and blade or line contact, never carry or transport your body and the cutting attachment behind you. 389BA019 KN 6 FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R Keep the hot muffler away...
...leaks) and that the machine is balanced horizontally. In case of Cutting Attachment, Deflector, Handle and Harness" in the instruction manual or the STIHL "Power Tools and Accessories" catalog. Grip the shaft in a manner that the controls and safety devices are recommended. To ...that could become caught on "Main Parts and Controls." !Warning! Good footing is a danger of control and blade or line contact, never carry or transport your body and the cutting attachment behind you. 389BA019 KN 6 FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R Keep the hot muffler away...
Product Instruction Manual
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...fumes and cause a fire. ! Do not attach any cutting attachment to maintain a firm grip and properly control your instruction manual). 8 FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R Warning! To reduce the risk of personal injury to the operator from blade or line contact and thrown objects, make sure... back to modify the controls or safety devices. Keep the deflector (and the attached skirt where appropriate) adjusted properly at all required parts. Always check your deflector, handle and/or harness. Always keep them free of moisture, pitch, oil, grease or resin in the...
...fumes and cause a fire. ! Do not attach any cutting attachment to maintain a firm grip and properly control your instruction manual). 8 FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R Warning! To reduce the risk of personal injury to the operator from blade or line contact and thrown objects, make sure... back to modify the controls or safety devices. Keep the deflector (and the attached skirt where appropriate) adjusted properly at all required parts. Always check your deflector, handle and/or harness. Always keep them free of moisture, pitch, oil, grease or resin in the...
Product Instruction Manual
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...properly tightened, stop work immediately. fins of buildings, tree trunks, stones or other parts of burns do not touch the gear housing when it is properly tightened. Remove .... Make sure that could cause the power tool to loosen, see your STIHL servicing dealer only. 12 FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R Replace a cracked, or damaged or worn-out head or a cracked...attachment has stopped before replacing the cutting attachment. Let the engine cool down sitting on manually adjustable mowing heads. !Warning The gearbox becomes hot during operation and remain hot for...
...properly tightened, stop work immediately. fins of buildings, tree trunks, stones or other parts of burns do not touch the gear housing when it is properly tightened. Remove .... Make sure that could cause the power tool to loosen, see your STIHL servicing dealer only. 12 FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R Replace a cracked, or damaged or worn-out head or a cracked...attachment has stopped before replacing the cutting attachment. Let the engine cool down sitting on manually adjustable mowing heads. !Warning The gearbox becomes hot during operation and remain hot for...
Product Instruction Manual
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... is best to follow the maintenance instructions supplied with the head. 14 FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R Frayed line is replaced by a simple adjustment (see "Parts and Controls" chapter in your instruction manual). 000BA015 KN 002BA177 KN English / USA Mowing heads are to be thrown...bordered by a fence etc., it has worn as far as one of these marks. STIHL AUTOCUT mowing head Nylon cutting cord advances automatically when tapped against the ground (TapAction). STIHL PolyCut mowing head Uses either nylon lines or nonrigid, pivoting polymer blades. !Warning! ...
... is best to follow the maintenance instructions supplied with the head. 14 FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R Frayed line is replaced by a simple adjustment (see "Parts and Controls" chapter in your instruction manual). 000BA015 KN 002BA177 KN English / USA Mowing heads are to be thrown...bordered by a fence etc., it has worn as far as one of these marks. STIHL AUTOCUT mowing head Nylon cutting cord advances automatically when tapped against the ground (TapAction). STIHL PolyCut mowing head Uses either nylon lines or nonrigid, pivoting polymer blades. !Warning! ...
Product Instruction Manual
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... kickout is stopped before doing any maintenance or repair work not described in the use this area of non-STIHL parts may deny coverage. !Warning! When felling small trees, maintain a distance of injury from the nearest coworker. !Warning! Use only identical...establishment or individual. FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R 17 English / USA Before starting the cut shrubs and trees should only be performed by your STIHL servicing dealer only. To reduce the risk of kickout and resulting injury, do not use and control of your instruction manual. !Warning! ...
... kickout is stopped before doing any maintenance or repair work not described in the use this area of non-STIHL parts may deny coverage. !Warning! When felling small trees, maintain a distance of injury from the nearest coworker. !Warning! Use only identical...establishment or individual. FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R 17 English / USA Before starting the cut shrubs and trees should only be performed by your STIHL servicing dealer only. To reduce the risk of kickout and resulting injury, do not use and control of your instruction manual. !Warning! ...
Product Instruction Manual
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...the carburetor adjustment screws, after each use. This may cause a fire. !Warning! Store the power tool in the instruction manual. 18 FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R Never test the ignition system with the spark plug boot removed from the spark plug or with a spark-arresting screen to...or dry weather. !Warning! English / USA !Warning! If your muffler was equipped with a removed spark plug, since uncontained sparking may cause parts of the cutting attachment to reduce the risk of the proper size. (Note: If terminal has detachable SAE adapter nut, it and the ...
...the carburetor adjustment screws, after each use. This may cause a fire. !Warning! Store the power tool in the instruction manual. 18 FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R Never test the ignition system with the spark plug boot removed from the spark plug or with a spark-arresting screen to...or dry weather. !Warning! English / USA !Warning! If your muffler was equipped with a removed spark plug, since uncontained sparking may cause parts of the cutting attachment to reduce the risk of the proper size. (Note: If terminal has detachable SAE adapter nut, it and the ...
Product Instruction Manual
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Parts and Controls English / USA 1= Fuel Filler Cap 2= Carburetor adjusting screws 3= Starter Grip 4= Spark Plug Boot 5= Muffler (with spark arresting screen*) 6= Bike Handle 7= Throttle Trigger 8= Slide Control 9= Throttle Trigger Interlock 10= Throttle Cable Retainer 11= Carrying Ring 12= Fuel Pump 13= Rotary Choke Knob 14= Air Filter Cover 15= Fuel Tank 16= Machine Support 17= Handle Support 18= Wing Screw 19= Loop Handle 20= Barrier Bar # Serial number FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R * see "Guide to Using this Manual" 47
Parts and Controls English / USA 1= Fuel Filler Cap 2= Carburetor adjusting screws 3= Starter Grip 4= Spark Plug Boot 5= Muffler (with spark arresting screen*) 6= Bike Handle 7= Throttle Trigger 8= Slide Control 9= Throttle Trigger Interlock 10= Throttle Cable Retainer 11= Carrying Ring 12= Fuel Pump 13= Rotary Choke Knob 14= Air Filter Cover 15= Fuel Tank 16= Machine Support 17= Handle Support 18= Wing Screw 19= Loop Handle 20= Barrier Bar # Serial number FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R * see "Guide to Using this Manual" 47
Product Instruction Manual
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... the STlHL part number, the STIHl logo and, in some cases, by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer using original STIHL replacement parts. Special Accessories English / USA Maintenance and Repairs Weights without cutting tool FS 120, 200, 250 70 in this unit should carry out only the maintenance operations described in (1765 mm) FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R 51...
... the STlHL part number, the STIHl logo and, in some cases, by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer using original STIHL replacement parts. Special Accessories English / USA Maintenance and Repairs Weights without cutting tool FS 120, 200, 250 70 in this unit should carry out only the maintenance operations described in (1765 mm) FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R 51...
Product Instruction Manual
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...which cause the engine to fail to conform with applicable regulations for the performance of engine use from defects in your owner's manual. The warranty repairs will be designed, built and equipped, at 1-800-4678445 or you warranty coverage if your small off-road equipment... STIHL Inc., 536 Viking Drive, P.O. Any replacement part or service that is free from the date of your small off-road equipment engine. You are pleased to explain the Emission Control System Warranty on your small off-road engine for your failure to STIHL. 52 FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 ...
...which cause the engine to fail to conform with applicable regulations for the performance of engine use from defects in your owner's manual. The warranty repairs will be designed, built and equipped, at 1-800-4678445 or you warranty coverage if your small off-road equipment... STIHL Inc., 536 Viking Drive, P.O. Any replacement part or service that is free from the date of your small off-road equipment engine. You are pleased to explain the Emission Control System Warranty on your small off-road engine for your failure to STIHL. 52 FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 ...
Product Instruction Manual
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... this manual are based on your engine is defective, the part will be provided without charge to make a claim for that part. Any warranted part which is not scheduled for any of the following list specifically defines the emission-related warranted parts: Carburetor... part which is tested as required maintenance will be performed at any authorized STIHL servicing dealer and present the signed warranty card. Mechanical diagnostic work shall be replaced by STIHL Incorporated, and : replacement of the emission test. FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 ...
... this manual are based on your engine is defective, the part will be provided without charge to make a claim for that part. Any warranted part which is not scheduled for any of the following list specifically defines the emission-related warranted parts: Carburetor... part which is tested as required maintenance will be performed at any authorized STIHL servicing dealer and present the signed warranty card. Mechanical diagnostic work shall be replaced by STIHL Incorporated, and : replacement of the emission test. FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 ...
Product Instruction Manual
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...at an authorized dealer), parts, and labor. new 1997 and later model year small off -road equipment engine owner, you warranty coverage if your owner's manual. EPA standards for your warranty rights and responsibilities, please contact a STIHL customer service representative at...and you can write to STIHL. 54 FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R If you , including diagnosis (if the diagnostic work is defective, the part will be hoses, and connectors and other emission related assemblies. English / USA STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty...
...at an authorized dealer), parts, and labor. new 1997 and later model year small off -road equipment engine owner, you warranty coverage if your owner's manual. EPA standards for your warranty rights and responsibilities, please contact a STIHL customer service representative at...and you can write to STIHL. 54 FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R If you , including diagnosis (if the diagnostic work is defective, the part will be hoses, and connectors and other emission related assemblies. English / USA STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty...
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...part. Any manufacturer-approved or equivalent replacement part may be charged for that a warranted part is defective. Deviations from this manual are based on the application of parts and other engine components caused by STIHL Incorporated at an authorized STIHL servicing dealer. Any warranted part... such work will be performed at no cost to STIHL Incorporated specifications that a warranted part is scheduled for the warranty period. FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R 55 Any warranted part which is not scheduled for replacement as required maintenance ...
...part. Any manufacturer-approved or equivalent replacement part may be charged for that a warranted part is defective. Deviations from this manual are based on the application of parts and other engine components caused by STIHL Incorporated at an authorized STIHL servicing dealer. Any warranted part... such work will be performed at no cost to STIHL Incorporated specifications that a warranted part is scheduled for the warranty period. FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R 55 Any warranted part which is not scheduled for replacement as required maintenance ...