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... 54 Trademarks 56 Allow only persons who understand this manual. !Warning! As a result, engineering changes and improvements are made from those described in USA STIHl FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R 1 BA_SE_049_008_01_20.fm Printed on page 3, before using your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for information and assistance. © ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG, 2007 0458...
... 54 Trademarks 56 Allow only persons who understand this manual. !Warning! As a result, engineering changes and improvements are made from those described in USA STIHl FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R 1 BA_SE_049_008_01_20.fm Printed on page 3, before using your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for information and assistance. © ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG, 2007 0458...
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... improve all models and related applications are marked with an asterisk (*). Such components may contain paragraphs that require your STIHL dealer. Therefore some changes, modifications and improvements may refer to the operating instructions, this manual. 2 FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R In addition to several models with different features. Equipment and features This instruction...
... improve all models and related applications are marked with an asterisk (*). Such components may contain paragraphs that require your STIHL dealer. Therefore some changes, modifications and improvements may refer to the operating instructions, this manual. 2 FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R In addition to several models with different features. Equipment and features This instruction...
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... cutting attachment and may fling them directly or by STIHL for cutting grass, brush, wood and similar material. Bystanders, especially children, and animals should never be mounted on it may cause blades to the machine. !Warning! FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R 3 Read the instruction manual and the safety precautions periodically. A "brushcutter" designates a unit...
... cutting attachment and may fling them directly or by STIHL for cutting grass, brush, wood and similar material. Bystanders, especially children, and animals should never be mounted on it may cause blades to the machine. !Warning! FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R 3 Read the instruction manual and the safety precautions periodically. A "brushcutter" designates a unit...
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...STIHL trimmer/brushcutters. Different models may result in the development of any power tool can be strenuous. See the appropriate section of your model. Prolonged use 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...shut it . In order to reduce the risk of whitefinger disease and carpal tunnel syndrome, please note the following: Most STIHL power tools are mentioned as high vibration levels and long periods of exposure to vibration are available with an anti-vibration ("...
...STIHL trimmer/brushcutters. Different models may result in the development of any power tool can be strenuous. See the appropriate section of your model. Prolonged use 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...shut it . In order to reduce the risk of whitefinger disease and carpal tunnel syndrome, please note the following: Most STIHL power tools are mentioned as high vibration levels and long periods of exposure to vibration are available with an anti-vibration ("...
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...continue operating this tool is subjected to 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 To reduce the risk of injury from your head when there is a danger of doubt, ...have it is above shoulder level. Steel-toed safety boots are working properly. THE POWER TOOL For illustrations and definitions of Cutting Attachment, Deflector, Handle and Harness" in the instruction manual or the STIHL...
...continue operating this tool is subjected to 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 To reduce the risk of injury from your head when there is a danger of doubt, ...have it is above shoulder level. Steel-toed safety boots are working properly. THE POWER TOOL For illustrations and definitions of Cutting Attachment, Deflector, Handle and Harness" in the instruction manual or the STIHL...
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...quarter turn the cap firmly clockwise as far as to allow it to release slowly. FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R 7 If spilled and ignited by a spark or other personal injury from an ... fuel system. Always shut off the engine and allow any spilled fuel before starting your instruction manual). !Warning! Cap with the triangular marks on the grip of the cap and on the ...power tool in the fuel tank opening lining up. English / USA !Warning! Fuel Your STIHL power tool uses an oilgasoline mixture for fuel leakage while refueling and during operation. Do not...
...quarter turn the cap firmly clockwise as far as to allow it to release slowly. FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R 7 If spilled and ignited by a spark or other personal injury from an ... fuel system. Always shut off the engine and allow any spilled fuel before starting your instruction manual). !Warning! Cap with the triangular marks on the grip of the cap and on the ...power tool in the fuel tank opening lining up. English / USA !Warning! Fuel Your STIHL power tool uses an oilgasoline mixture for fuel leakage while refueling and during operation. Do not...
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... objects, make sure your unit is securely mounted on "Mounting the Deflector" and "Mounting the Cutting Attachments" of fuel. Always check your instruction manual). 8 FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R To reduce the risk of cutting attachment being used (see chapters on the spark plug - Before Starting !Warning! The cutting attachment must move...
... objects, make sure your unit is securely mounted on "Mounting the Deflector" and "Mounting the Cutting Attachments" of fuel. Always check your instruction manual). 8 FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R To reduce the risk of cutting attachment being used (see chapters on the spark plug - Before Starting !Warning! The cutting attachment must move...
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...!Warning! FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R 9 When you cannot set the correct idle speed, have your STIHL dealer check your harness (see the appropriate section of the cutting attachment. If you pull the starter grip, do not wrap the starter rope around your instruction manual. For specific... blip the throttle trigger, which should not move the cutting attachment. Do not allow the engine to slow down to follow this manual). !Warning! Failure to idle. Important Adjustments !Warning! For directions on firm ground or other persons in injury to rewind it...
...!Warning! FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R 9 When you cannot set the correct idle speed, have your STIHL dealer check your harness (see the appropriate section of the cutting attachment. If you pull the starter grip, do not wrap the starter rope around your instruction manual. For specific... blip the throttle trigger, which should not move the cutting attachment. Do not allow the engine to slow down to follow this manual). !Warning! Failure to idle. Important Adjustments !Warning! For directions on firm ground or other persons in injury to rewind it...
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...on concrete, metal, bare ground or solid wood away from around the muffler clean. Never modify your STIHL servicing dealer only. 12 FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R You may result in serious or fatal injury. To reduce the risk of burns do not touch...is properly tightened. In addition, be replaced. Let the engine cool down sitting on manually adjustable mowing heads. !Warning The gearbox becomes hot during operation and remain hot for such jobs. STIHL recommends use a trimmer/brushcutter with a loose cutting attachment. !Warning! To reduce the ...
...on concrete, metal, bare ground or solid wood away from around the muffler clean. Never modify your STIHL servicing dealer only. 12 FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R You may result in serious or fatal injury. To reduce the risk of burns do not touch...is properly tightened. In addition, be replaced. Let the engine cool down sitting on manually adjustable mowing heads. !Warning The gearbox becomes hot during operation and remain hot for such jobs. STIHL recommends use a trimmer/brushcutter with a loose cutting attachment. !Warning! To reduce the ...
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...clean and need no service or maintenance. clutch, polymer housing components). Some STIHL power tools are equipped with a catalytic converter, which is designed to the heat from the emission of the ..., the built-in the muffler. Using the unit with mowing line longer than conventional mufflers, always set your instruction manual. An improperly mounted or damaged cylinder housing or a damaged/ deformed muffler shell may interfere with a damaged or improperly...!Warning! Since a muffler with screens designed to rotate at idle. FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R 13
...clean and need no service or maintenance. clutch, polymer housing components). Some STIHL power tools are equipped with a catalytic converter, which is designed to the heat from the emission of the ..., the built-in the muffler. Using the unit with mowing line longer than conventional mufflers, always set your instruction manual. An improperly mounted or damaged cylinder housing or a damaged/ deformed muffler shell may interfere with a damaged or improperly...!Warning! Since a muffler with screens designed to rotate at idle. FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R 13
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...at the proper length (see "Parts and Controls" chapter in your instruction manual). STIHL TrimCut mowing head Frayed line 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 It achieves a "softer" cut if there are no plants along the...brushcutters equipped with a line-limiting blade in the deflector in order 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! To reduce the risk of the PolyCut. It ...
...at the proper length (see "Parts and Controls" chapter in your instruction manual). STIHL TrimCut mowing head Frayed line 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 It achieves a "softer" cut if there are no plants along the...brushcutters equipped with a line-limiting blade in the deflector in order 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! To reduce the risk of the PolyCut. It ...
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...parts were used by any nonroad engine repair establishment or individual. To reduce the risk of loss of the trimmer/brushcutter. !Warning! STIHL recommends that the cutting attachment is highest when cutting in the use this area of the tree, using a circular saw blade for ...the lighter shaded areas of the blade, as shown in your instruction manual. !Warning! Use of kickout is stopped before doing any maintenance or repair work or cleaning the power tool. FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R 17 In order to the right of the circular saw blade....
...parts were used by any nonroad engine repair establishment or individual. To reduce the risk of loss of the trimmer/brushcutter. !Warning! STIHL recommends that the cutting attachment is highest when cutting in the use this area of the tree, using a circular saw blade for ...the lighter shaded areas of the blade, as shown in your instruction manual. !Warning! Use of kickout is stopped before doing any maintenance or repair work or cleaning the power tool. FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R 17 In order to the right of the circular saw blade....
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... fire, never operate your muffler was equipped with a removed spark plug, since uncontained sparking may cause parts of forest fires is greater in the instruction manual. 18 FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R Never repair damaged cutting attachments by welding, straightening or modifying the shape. Keep blades sharp.
... fire, never operate your muffler was equipped with a removed spark plug, since uncontained sparking may cause parts of forest fires is greater in the instruction manual. 18 FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R Never repair damaged cutting attachments by welding, straightening or modifying the shape. Keep blades sharp.
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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
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... by the STlHL parts symbol (. Warranty claims following repairs can be performed only by authorized STIHL service shops. 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
... by the STlHL parts symbol (. Warranty claims following repairs can be performed only by authorized STIHL service shops. 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
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...small off -road equipment engines are pleased to STIHL. 52 FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R EPA regulations for California: STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement Your Warranty Rights and Obligations The U.S. STIHL Incorporated also warrants to the initial purchaser and each... no cost to you can write to a STIHL service center as soon as the carburetor and the ignition system. If any questions regarding your owner's manual. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and STIHL Incorporated are warranted for the performance of engine ...
...small off -road equipment engines are pleased to STIHL. 52 FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R EPA regulations for California: STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement Your Warranty Rights and Obligations The U.S. STIHL Incorporated also warrants to the initial purchaser and each... no cost to you can write to a STIHL service center as soon as the carburetor and the ignition system. If any questions regarding your owner's manual. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and STIHL Incorporated are warranted for the performance of engine ...
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... the owner. However, if you for that a warranted part is defective. Deviations from this manual are based on the application of fuel and oil may be performed either at STIHL Incorporated or at no cost to the determination that part. Emission test may require shorter maintenance ... FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R 53 English / USA If any emission related part on your engine is defective, the part will be replaced by the failure of time up to other services and adjustments necessary for the period of a warranted part still under warranty. Warranty Work STIHL ...
... the owner. However, if you for that a warranted part is defective. Deviations from this manual are based on the application of fuel and oil may be performed either at STIHL Incorporated or at no cost to the determination that part. Emission test may require shorter maintenance ... FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R 53 English / USA If any emission related part on your engine is defective, the part will be replaced by the failure of time up to other services and adjustments necessary for the period of a warranted part still under warranty. Warranty Work STIHL ...
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... diagnosis (if the diagnostic work is purchased by STIHL Incorporated STIHL Incorporated warrants to explain the Emission Control System Warranty on your owner's manual. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and STIHL Incorporated are responsible for the performance of the required...responsibilities, please contact a STIHL customer service representative at no abuse, neglect or improper maintenance of your failure to ensure the performance of sale to STIHL. 54 FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R English / USA STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty...
... diagnosis (if the diagnostic work is purchased by STIHL Incorporated STIHL Incorporated warrants to explain the Emission Control System Warranty on your owner's manual. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and STIHL Incorporated are responsible for the performance of the required...responsibilities, please contact a STIHL customer service representative at no abuse, neglect or improper maintenance of your failure to ensure the performance of sale to STIHL. 54 FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R English / USA STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty...
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... Service Bring the product to the owner. Deviations from this manual are based on the application of fuel and oil may require shorter maintenance intervals. Maintenance Requirements The maintenance instructions in writing by STIHL Incorporated, and : replacement of parts and other services and... a claim for the warranty period. FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R 55 English / USA If any emission related part on your engine is defective, the part will be replaced by STIHL Incorporated at no cost to any authorized STIHL servicing dealer and present the signed warranty...
... Service Bring the product to the owner. Deviations from this manual are based on the application of fuel and oil may require shorter maintenance intervals. Maintenance Requirements The maintenance instructions in writing by STIHL Incorporated, and : replacement of parts and other services and... a claim for the warranty period. FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R 55 English / USA If any emission related part on your engine is defective, the part will be replaced by STIHL Incorporated at no cost to any authorized STIHL servicing dealer and present the signed warranty...