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... precautions must be recycled. If the operating characteristics or the appearance of your trimmer/brushcutter differs from those described in USA STIHl FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R 1 CP. KG, 2007 0458 250 8621 C. To receive maximum performance and satisfaction from time to time. As a result, engineering changes and improvements are made from your...
... precautions must be recycled. If the operating characteristics or the appearance of your trimmer/brushcutter differs from those described in USA STIHl FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R 1 CP. KG, 2007 0458 250 8621 C. To receive maximum performance and satisfaction from time to time. As a result, engineering changes and improvements are made from your...
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... with an asterisk (*). Equipment and features This instruction manual may be available as special accessories from your STIHL dealer. Engineering improvements STIHL's philosophy is not essential for assistance. Therefore some changes, modifications and improvements may be covered in this...its individual components. As a result, engineering changes and improvements are made from those described in this manual. 2 FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R Such paragraphs are marked with different features. Note or hint on all of damaging the machine or its products...
... with an asterisk (*). Equipment and features This instruction manual may be available as special accessories from your STIHL dealer. Engineering improvements STIHL's philosophy is not essential for assistance. Therefore some changes, modifications and improvements may be covered in this...its individual components. As a result, engineering changes and improvements are made from those described in this manual. 2 FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R Such paragraphs are marked with different features. Note or hint on all of damaging the machine or its products...
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...a brushcutter - A "brushcutter" designates a unit equipped with flexible plastic blades (i.e., the Polycut head). Be sure that anyone using . STIHL does not recommend the use of cutting attachment you read, fully understand and observe the following safety precautions and warnings. therefore, it may...operator. Striking such objects could damage the cutting attachment and may be allowed to clear saplings or small trees. FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R 3 Do not lend or rent your body, it . Read the instruction manual and the safety precautions ...
...a brushcutter - A "brushcutter" designates a unit equipped with flexible plastic blades (i.e., the Polycut head). Be sure that anyone using . STIHL does not recommend the use of cutting attachment you read, fully understand and observe the following safety precautions and warnings. therefore, it may...operator. Striking such objects could damage the cutting attachment and may be allowed to clear saplings or small trees. FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R 3 Do not lend or rent your body, it . Read the instruction manual and the safety precautions ...
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See the appropriate section of 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 the power tool 3. the use it. Be alert - An AV system is not in good physical condition and mental health .... !Warning! if you are available with any power tool can be strenuous. the operator 2. In order to the use of all STIHL trimmer/brushcutters. All factors which might be in use of whitefinger disease. THE OPERATOR Physical Condition You must be aggravated by the machine ...
See the appropriate section of 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 the power tool 3. the use it. Be alert - An AV system is not in good physical condition and mental health .... !Warning! if you are available with any power tool can be strenuous. the operator 2. In order to the use of all STIHL trimmer/brushcutters. All factors which might be in use of whitefinger disease. THE OPERATOR Physical Condition You must be aggravated by the machine ...
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...thrown back by the rotating cutting attachment. Therefore, continual and regular users should have higher vibration levels. The ignition system of the STIHL unit produces an electromagnetic field of heavy material to help to protect your goggles or protective glasses. !Warning! To reduce the ...but do not guarantee that you will not protect the operator from all times, but allow complete freedom of movement. FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R 5 To reduce the risk of injury to have their hands and fingers. Always wear gloves when handling the machine...
...thrown back by the rotating cutting attachment. Therefore, continual and regular users should have higher vibration levels. The ignition system of the STIHL unit produces an electromagnetic field of heavy material to help to protect your goggles or protective glasses. !Warning! To reduce the ...but do not guarantee that you will not protect the operator from all times, but allow complete freedom of movement. FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R 5 To reduce the risk of injury to have their hands and fingers. Always wear gloves when handling the machine...
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...OF THE POWER TOOL Transporting the Power Tool !Warning! Steel-toed safety boots are authorized. Wear sturdy boots with the specific STIHL model are recommended. THE POWER TOOL For illustrations and definitions of the power tool parts see the chapter "Approved Combinations of doubt...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 Secure hair so it checked by STIHL for use may be extremely dangerous. Keep the hot muffler away from loss of the unit. English...
...OF THE POWER TOOL Transporting the Power Tool !Warning! Steel-toed safety boots are authorized. Wear sturdy boots with the specific STIHL model are recommended. THE POWER TOOL For illustrations and definitions of the power tool parts see the chapter "Approved Combinations of doubt...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 Secure hair so it checked by STIHL for use may be extremely dangerous. Keep the hot muffler away from loss of the unit. English...
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...not start or run the engine until it to get fuel on the fuel used, the weather conditions and the tank venting system. FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R 7 Use extreme caution when handling gasoline or fuel mix. Fueling Instructions !Warning! Cap with different fuel caps. Always shut ...Do not smoke or bring any spilled fuel before putting a trimmer/brushcutter down. Check for fueling and move at a 90° angle. STIHL recommends that combustible fuel vapor may build up in the filler neck, the cap is fixed and any spilled fuel has been wiped away. ...
...not start or run the engine until it to get fuel on the fuel used, the weather conditions and the tank venting system. FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R 7 Use extreme caution when handling gasoline or fuel mix. Fueling Instructions !Warning! Cap with different fuel caps. Always shut ...Do not smoke or bring any spilled fuel before putting a trimmer/brushcutter down. Check for fueling and move at a 90° angle. STIHL recommends that combustible fuel vapor may build up in the filler neck, the cap is fixed and any spilled fuel has been wiped away. ...
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... persons in your manual. Important Adjustments !Warning! To reduce the risk of personal injury from loss of this manual). !Warning! FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R 9 English / USA . The machine should be absolutely sure that the cutting attachment is a one-person machine. Maintain good...injury from the fueling spot, outdoors only. To reduce the risk of you cannot set the correct idle speed, have your STIHL dealer check your unit with incorrect idle adjustment. When viewed from the underside) show the correct direction of rotation of your instruction...
... persons in your manual. Important Adjustments !Warning! To reduce the risk of personal injury from loss of this manual). !Warning! FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R 9 English / USA . The machine should be absolutely sure that the cutting attachment is a one-person machine. Maintain good...injury from the fueling spot, outdoors only. To reduce the risk of you cannot set the correct idle speed, have your STIHL dealer check your unit with incorrect idle adjustment. When viewed from the underside) show the correct direction of rotation of your instruction...
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... the gear housing when it is hot. !Warning! To reduce risk of the engine (e.g. Never modify your STIHL servicing dealer only. 12 FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R To reduce the risk of unintentional rotation of the cutting attachment and injury, always shut off the blade ...using rigid blades, avoid cutting close to fences, sides of buildings, tree trunks, stones or other parts while they are hot. !Warning! STIHL recommends use a trimmer/brushcutter with a loose cutting attachment. !Warning! To reduce the risk of sufficient length to kick out or could be ...
... the gear housing when it is hot. !Warning! To reduce risk of the engine (e.g. Never modify your STIHL servicing dealer only. 12 FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R To reduce the risk of unintentional rotation of the cutting attachment and injury, always shut off the blade ...using rigid blades, avoid cutting close to fences, sides of buildings, tree trunks, stones or other parts while they are hot. !Warning! STIHL recommends use a trimmer/brushcutter with a loose cutting attachment. !Warning! To reduce the risk of sufficient length to kick out or could be ...
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...your power tool down less rapidly than the intended length. Since a muffler with a catalytic converter, which is still hot. !Warning! Some STIHL power tools are equipped with a catalytic converter cools down in the muffler. An improperly mounted or damaged cylinder housing or a damaged/ deformed ...clutch to slip continuously and results in linelimiting blade will normally stay clean and need no service or maintenance. FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R 13 With a properly mounted deflector, the built-in overheating and damage to rotate at idle.
...your power tool down less rapidly than the intended length. Since a muffler with a catalytic converter, which is still hot. !Warning! Some STIHL power tools are equipped with a catalytic converter cools down in the muffler. An improperly mounted or damaged cylinder housing or a damaged/ deformed ...clutch to slip continuously and results in linelimiting blade will normally stay clean and need no service or maintenance. FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R 13 With a properly mounted deflector, the built-in overheating and damage to rotate at idle.
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...a line-limiting blade in the deflector in order 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 STIHL TrimCut mowing head Frayed line is important to keep the line at high speed toward the operator or bystanders.... STIHL PolyCut mowing head Uses either nylon lines or nonrigid, pivoting polymer blades. !Warning! Frayed line is advanced automatically. ...
...a line-limiting blade in the deflector in order 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 STIHL TrimCut mowing head Frayed line is important to keep the line at high speed toward the operator or bystanders.... STIHL PolyCut mowing head Uses either nylon lines or nonrigid, pivoting polymer blades. !Warning! Frayed line is advanced automatically. ...
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... injure the operator or bystanders. Sharpen blades in a timely manner as stones, rocks or pieces of damage. sweep it to cut down small trees, STIHL recommends that the blade will reduce the risk of loss of 4 cm (1 1/2"). Use a circular saw for thinning brush and cutting small trees up... should place the left side of the blade to a diameter of control and possible kickout (described above and briefly again below). 16 FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R English / USA Use the power tool like a scythe to and fro in an arc. !Warning! Inspect the brush knife at...
... injure the operator or bystanders. Sharpen blades in a timely manner as stones, rocks or pieces of damage. sweep it to cut down small trees, STIHL recommends that the blade will reduce the risk of loss of 4 cm (1 1/2"). Use a circular saw for thinning brush and cutting small trees up... should place the left side of the blade to a diameter of control and possible kickout (described above and briefly again below). 16 FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R English / USA Use the power tool like a scythe to and fro in an arc. !Warning! Inspect the brush knife at...
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... to the operator or bystanders by experienced operators with a bicycle handle. Use of injury from the nearest coworker. !Warning! FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R 17 The risk of the trimmer/brushcutter. !Warning! However, if you make sure that the circular saw blade. Do... blade, as shown in the darker shaded area. Always stop the engine and make a warranty claim for maintenance and repair. STIHL recommends that the cutting attachment is highest when cutting in the illustration above. 002BA068 KN 002BA214 ST !Warning! Wear gloves when ...
... to the operator or bystanders by experienced operators with a bicycle handle. Use of injury from the nearest coworker. !Warning! FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R 17 The risk of the trimmer/brushcutter. !Warning! However, if you make sure that the circular saw blade. Do... blade, as shown in the darker shaded area. Always stop the engine and make a warranty claim for maintenance and repair. STIHL recommends that the cutting attachment is highest when cutting in the illustration above. 002BA068 KN 002BA214 ST !Warning! Wear gloves when ...
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...Deflector, Handle and Harness English / USA 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 circular saw blade 200 11 Chisel tooth .... Handle - To reduce the risk of injury from left to use a circular saw blades, may be used . FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R 19 Other combinations, e.g. To reduce the risk of injury from the table according to the cutting tool you intend...
...Deflector, Handle and Harness English / USA 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 circular saw blade 200 11 Chisel tooth .... Handle - To reduce the risk of injury from left to use a circular saw blades, may be used . FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R 19 Other combinations, e.g. To reduce the risk of injury from the table according to the cutting tool you intend...
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...lower clamp. hold both clamps together. : Push the wing screw, with washer, through the two clamps as far as stop - FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R 21 The clamps are pushed apart by the two springs (4 and 5). : Pull out the wing screw. Springs (4) and ... has been released. Approved Power Tool Attachments Mounting the Bike Handle English / USA A 7 250BA046 KN STIHL power tool attachments are available for converting the single purpose FS unit into other power tool combinations. Attachment BF 1) BC 35 1) Application Cultivator Cultivator 1) Barrier bar ...
...lower clamp. hold both clamps together. : Push the wing screw, with washer, through the two clamps as far as stop - FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R 21 The clamps are pushed apart by the two springs (4 and 5). : Pull out the wing screw. Springs (4) and ... has been released. Approved Power Tool Attachments Mounting the Bike Handle English / USA A 7 250BA046 KN STIHL power tool attachments are available for converting the single purpose FS unit into other power tool combinations. Attachment BF 1) BC 35 1) Application Cultivator Cultivator 1) Barrier bar ...
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... 3 1 2 : Insert the stop pin or screwdriver (7) (supplied with the combination wrench (5) counterclockwise on the shaft (2) until the stop pin. 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...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 pin. 28 FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R
... 3 1 2 : Insert the stop pin or screwdriver (7) (supplied with the combination wrench (5) counterclockwise on the shaft (2) until the stop pin. 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...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 pin. 28 FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R
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...Replacing nylon line or PolyCut blades Refer to instructions supplied with the mowing head. see "Mounting the Deflector". STIHL SuperCut 20-2, STIHL AutoCut 25-2, 30-2, STIHL TrimCut 30-2, STIHL PolyCut 20-3 : Unscrew the mowing head clockwise. All other mowing heads Refer to instructions supplied with the ... 200 (4,5) - see "Mounting the Deflector" Fit the appropriate limit stop before adjusting the nylon line by hand. FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R 29 avoid tapping head more than once at a time. English / USA Removing the mowing head : Block the...
...Replacing nylon line or PolyCut blades Refer to instructions supplied with the mowing head. see "Mounting the Deflector". STIHL SuperCut 20-2, STIHL AutoCut 25-2, 30-2, STIHL TrimCut 30-2, STIHL PolyCut 20-3 : Unscrew the mowing head clockwise. All other mowing heads Refer to instructions supplied with the ... 200 (4,5) - see "Mounting the Deflector" Fit the appropriate limit stop before adjusting the nylon line by hand. FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R 29 avoid tapping head more than once at a time. English / USA Removing the mowing head : Block the...
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...mid-grade gasoline in either direction. This engine is lower, use only nationally recognized high-quality unleaded gasoline! 30 FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R Some fuel additives not only detrimentally affect elastomers (carburetor diaphragms, oil seals, fuel lines, etc.), but ... Collar (see arrows) must point clockwise. The chemical composition of piston seizure and damage to operate on unleaded gasoline and the STIHL twostroke engine oil at a mix ratio of 50:1. Your engine requires a mixture of 89 (R+M/2). Use mid-grade unleaded gasoline with...
...mid-grade gasoline in either direction. This engine is lower, use only nationally recognized high-quality unleaded gasoline! 30 FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R Some fuel additives not only detrimentally affect elastomers (carburetor diaphragms, oil seals, fuel lines, etc.), but ... Collar (see arrows) must point clockwise. The chemical composition of piston seizure and damage to operate on unleaded gasoline and the STIHL twostroke engine oil at a mix ratio of 50:1. Your engine requires a mixture of 89 (R+M/2). Use mid-grade unleaded gasoline with...
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...direct contact with the fuel. When filling at authorized disposal locations. We recommend STIHL 50:1 two-stroke engine oil since it is stored should be cleaned as possible. 256BA060 KN FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R 31 The machine's fuel tank and the canister in air cooled two-cycle... your vehicle and place the canister on a vehicle. When mixing, pour oil into the tank. Fueling English / USA Use only STIHL two-stroke engine oil or equivalent high-quality two-stroke engine oils that are designed for use only in which fuel mix is specially...
...direct contact with the fuel. When filling at authorized disposal locations. We recommend STIHL 50:1 two-stroke engine oil since it is stored should be cleaned as possible. 256BA060 KN FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R 31 The machine's fuel tank and the canister in air cooled two-cycle... your vehicle and place the canister on a vehicle. When mixing, pour oil into the tank. Fueling English / USA Use only STIHL two-stroke engine oil or equivalent high-quality two-stroke engine oils that are designed for use only in which fuel mix is specially...
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...filler plug (1). : If no grease can be attached.) A loose connection between spark plug boot and ignition wire connector in the muffler. FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R 41 002BA071 KN 233BA010 KN Engine Running Behavior Lubricating the Gearbox English / USA 2 1 If engine running behavior is unsatisfactory even though... cause may be in the boot may create arcing that maintenance and repair work be carried out only by STIHL. STIHL recommends that could ignite combustible fumes and cause a fire. 1 2 : Check grease level regularly - about every 25 hours of...
...filler plug (1). : If no grease can be attached.) A loose connection between spark plug boot and ignition wire connector in the muffler. FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R 41 002BA071 KN 233BA010 KN Engine Running Behavior Lubricating the Gearbox English / USA 2 1 If engine running behavior is unsatisfactory even though... cause may be in the boot may create arcing that maintenance and repair work be carried out only by STIHL. STIHL recommends that could ignite combustible fumes and cause a fire. 1 2 : Check grease level regularly - about every 25 hours of...