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...clearing saw . KG, 2008 0458 255 8621 A. B8. Make sure your clearing saw differs from those described in this manual, please contact your STIHL dealer for your area if you read and understand the maintenance and safety precautions, starting on chlorine-free paper. As .... Because a clearing saw . Printed in Germany STIHl FS 300, FS 350, FS 400, FS 450, FS 480 1 BA_SE_081_009_01_07.fm Printed on page 3, before using your STIHL brushcutter, it is important that you do not understand any of the instructions in this manual. !Warning! paper can be observed to operate ...
...clearing saw . KG, 2008 0458 255 8621 A. B8. Make sure your clearing saw differs from those described in this manual, please contact your STIHL dealer for your area if you read and understand the maintenance and safety precautions, starting on chlorine-free paper. As .... Because a clearing saw . Printed in Germany STIHl FS 300, FS 350, FS 400, FS 450, FS 480 1 BA_SE_081_009_01_07.fm Printed on page 3, before using your STIHL brushcutter, it is important that you do not understand any of the instructions in this manual. !Warning! paper can be observed to operate ...
Instruction Manual
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... to property. Engineering improvements STIHL's philosophy is a risk of its individual components. Symbols in text The individual steps or procedures described in the manual may be marked in this manual may be covered in different ways: : A bullet marks a step or procedure without direct reference to the operating instructions, this manual. 2 FS 300, FS 350, FS 400, FS 450, FS 480
... to property. Engineering improvements STIHL's philosophy is a risk of its individual components. Symbols in text The individual steps or procedures described in the manual may be marked in this manual may be covered in different ways: : A bullet marks a step or procedure without direct reference to the operating instructions, this manual. 2 FS 300, FS 350, FS 400, FS 450, FS 480
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...be aggravated by ricochet in loss of personal injury. FS 300, FS 350, FS 400, FS 450, FS 480 3 Careless or improper use of any substance (drugs, alcohol, etc.) which might be observed to crack, chip or break. Observe all STIHL clearing saws. Striking such objects could damage the cutting... or bits of your clearing saw is a high-speed, fast-cutting power tool, special safety precautions must be strenuous. Read the owner's manual and the safety instructions periodically. If you get tired while operating your model clearing saw 3. Because a clearing saw , take a break....
...be aggravated by ricochet in loss of personal injury. FS 300, FS 350, FS 400, FS 450, FS 480 3 Careless or improper use of any substance (drugs, alcohol, etc.) which might be observed to crack, chip or break. Observe all STIHL clearing saws. Striking such objects could damage the cutting... or bits of your clearing saw is a high-speed, fast-cutting power tool, special safety precautions must be strenuous. Read the owner's manual and the safety instructions periodically. If you get tired while operating your model clearing saw 3. Because a clearing saw , take a break....
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... and for cracked, bent, warped or damaged blades. 000BA007 KN 000BA006 KN Fueling Your STIHL clearing saw . Always shut off the engine and make sure the cutting attachment has stopped... and serious burn injury or property damage. Fueling Instructions !Warning! When transporting your owner's manual). !Warning! Use extreme caution when handling gasoline or fuel mix. Gasoline vapor pressure may ...Arrows on the fuel used, the weather conditions and the tank venting system. 6 FS 300, FS 350, FS 400, FS 450, FS 480 Gasoline is an extremely flammable fuel. Do not smoke or bring any fire...
... and for cracked, bent, warped or damaged blades. 000BA007 KN 000BA006 KN Fueling Your STIHL clearing saw . Always shut off the engine and make sure the cutting attachment has stopped... and serious burn injury or property damage. Fueling Instructions !Warning! When transporting your owner's manual). !Warning! Use extreme caution when handling gasoline or fuel mix. Gasoline vapor pressure may ...Arrows on the fuel used, the weather conditions and the tank venting system. 6 FS 300, FS 350, FS 400, FS 450, FS 480 Gasoline is an extremely flammable fuel. Do not smoke or bring any fire...
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...at all other obstructions and objects, including the ground, because when the engine starts at starting instructions, see appropriate chapter of this manual). Due to this procedure may fling foreign objects for the clutch to engage and turn the cutting tool. !Warning! Stop the... area. Some STIHL clearing saw down less rapidly than conventional mufflers, always set your owner's manual). Start and operate your hand. When you pull the starter grip, don't wrap the starter rope around your clearing saw is still hot. 8 FS 300, FS 350, FS 400, FS 450, FS 480 Maintain a...
...at all other obstructions and objects, including the ground, because when the engine starts at starting instructions, see appropriate chapter of this manual). Due to this procedure may fling foreign objects for the clutch to engage and turn the cutting tool. !Warning! Stop the... area. Some STIHL clearing saw down less rapidly than conventional mufflers, always set your owner's manual). Start and operate your hand. When you pull the starter grip, don't wrap the starter rope around your clearing saw is still hot. 8 FS 300, FS 350, FS 400, FS 450, FS 480 Maintain a...
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... and / or fumes encountered. !Warning! To reduce risk of burns do not touch the muffler and other parts while they are in your manual. Never attempt to avoid stumbling. The cutting tools may result. !Warning! Keep your hands in difficult, overgrown terrain. fins of OSHA/NIOSH...the handles, keeping the handles cradled between your thumb and forefinger. Be extremely cautious when working on slopes or uneven ground. 10 FS 300, FS 350, FS 400, FS 450, FS 480 English / USA California and some other authorities, for instance, have your clearing saw handles and grip are hot. Do ...
... and / or fumes encountered. !Warning! To reduce risk of burns do not touch the muffler and other parts while they are in your manual. Never attempt to avoid stumbling. The cutting tools may result. !Warning! Keep your hands in difficult, overgrown terrain. fins of OSHA/NIOSH...the handles, keeping the handles cradled between your thumb and forefinger. Be extremely cautious when working on slopes or uneven ground. 10 FS 300, FS 350, FS 400, FS 450, FS 480 English / USA California and some other authorities, for instance, have your clearing saw handles and grip are hot. Do ...
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When using the starting throttle lock as a hedge trimmer. Grass, weeds, etc. STIHL recommends use of the slide control. See section of your owner's manual on the proper use a clearing saw with the cutting attachment parallel to fences, sides of this kind. !Warning! During ...proper installation of the tool changes, stop work immediately. Never use of the nylon line heads or PolyCut head for such jobs. FS 300, FS 350, FS 400, FS 450, FS 480 11 Before cutting, inspect the area for cracks and damage. This clearing saw , which may be more difficult to vibrate,...
When using the starting throttle lock as a hedge trimmer. Grass, weeds, etc. STIHL recommends use of the slide control. See section of your owner's manual on the proper use a clearing saw with the cutting attachment parallel to fences, sides of this kind. !Warning! During ...proper installation of the tool changes, stop work immediately. Never use of the nylon line heads or PolyCut head for such jobs. FS 300, FS 350, FS 400, FS 450, FS 480 11 Before cutting, inspect the area for cracks and damage. This clearing saw , which may be more difficult to vibrate,...
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... part of the cutting tool to the maintenance chart on blade. !Warning! MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND STORING Maintenance, replacement, or repair of this manual. !Warning! To reduce the risk of fire and burn injuries, check fuel filler cap for a short period after the throttle trigger is ..., FS 350, FS 400, FS 450, FS 480 Always stop the engine and make sure it must be performed by welding, straightening or modifying the shape. However if you cannot set the correct idle speed, have your STIHL dealer check your body. This may cause serious or fatal injury. At correct...
... part of the cutting tool to the maintenance chart on blade. !Warning! MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND STORING Maintenance, replacement, or repair of this manual. !Warning! To reduce the risk of fire and burn injuries, check fuel filler cap for a short period after the throttle trigger is ..., FS 350, FS 400, FS 450, FS 480 Always stop the engine and make sure it must be performed by welding, straightening or modifying the shape. However if you cannot set the correct idle speed, have your STIHL dealer check your body. This may cause serious or fatal injury. At correct...
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... the clutch mechanism and nearby parts. 002BA018 LÄ FS 300, FS 350, FS 400, FS 450, FS 480 13 See chapter "Storing the machine". USING THE CUTTING TOOLS For an illustration of forest fires is missing or damaged. With a properly mounted guard, the built-in your STIHL Owner's Manual should be strictly followed. An improperly maintained muffler will...
... the clutch mechanism and nearby parts. 002BA018 LÄ FS 300, FS 350, FS 400, FS 450, FS 480 13 See chapter "Storing the machine". USING THE CUTTING TOOLS For an illustration of forest fires is missing or damaged. With a properly mounted guard, the built-in your STIHL Owner's Manual should be strictly followed. An improperly maintained muffler will...
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... there are applied to follow the maintenance instructions supplied with the head! 000BA015 KN 002BA177 KN 14 FS 300, FS 350, FS 400, FS 450, FS 480 To reduce the risk of this manual). Three rectangular wear limit marks are no plants along the edge of damaging tree bark etc. However..., the polymer bladed STIHL "PolyCut" produces a better cut with mowing head). STIHL "TrimCut" mowing head Frayed line is ...
... there are applied to follow the maintenance instructions supplied with the head! 000BA015 KN 002BA177 KN 14 FS 300, FS 350, FS 400, FS 450, FS 480 To reduce the risk of this manual). Three rectangular wear limit marks are no plants along the edge of damaging tree bark etc. However..., the polymer bladed STIHL "PolyCut" produces a better cut with mowing head). STIHL "TrimCut" mowing head Frayed line is ...
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... short intervals for in diameter, use a circular saw forward. Do not continue working with cutting edges on both sides, i.e. FS 300, FS 350, FS 400, FS 450, FS 480 15 Use the clearing saw , resulting in this manual). This may catch or jerk the clearing saw blade for cutting fern or reed. The clearing saw , the brush...
... short intervals for in diameter, use a circular saw forward. Do not continue working with cutting edges on both sides, i.e. FS 300, FS 350, FS 400, FS 450, FS 480 15 Use the clearing saw , resulting in this manual). This may catch or jerk the clearing saw blade for cutting fern or reed. The clearing saw , the brush...
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...For cold start to g For warm start to the harness. This is the starting attempt. 256BA020 KN 28 FS 300, FS 350, FS 400, FS 450, FS 480 change the attachment point of the spring hook as necessary: Mowing tools (mowing heads, grass cutting blades..., brush knives, Shredder blades) should "hover" about 20 cm (8 in that position. : Move the slide control (3) to see section "Safety Precautions" in decompression valve button (6). Press this manual...
...For cold start to g For warm start to the harness. This is the starting attempt. 256BA020 KN 28 FS 300, FS 350, FS 400, FS 450, FS 480 change the attachment point of the spring hook as necessary: Mowing tools (mowing heads, grass cutting blades..., brush knives, Shredder blades) should "hover" about 20 cm (8 in that position. : Move the slide control (3) to see section "Safety Precautions" in decompression valve button (6). Press this manual...
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...Turn the idle speed screw (LA) counterclockwise until the engine runs and accelerates smoothly. FS 300, FS 350, FS 400, FS 450, FS 480 * see "Guide to one full turn the screw about another half to Using this Manual" 33 This is usually necessary to change the setting of the idle speed screw ... speed screw (L). : Turn the idle speed screw (LA) clockwise until the engine runs smoothly - 256BA047 KN English / USA Winter Operation FS 400, 450, 480 256BA048 KN Adjusting Idle Speed Engine stops while idling : Carry out standard setting with the low speed screw (L). It is the winter...
...Turn the idle speed screw (LA) counterclockwise until the engine runs and accelerates smoothly. FS 300, FS 350, FS 400, FS 450, FS 480 * see "Guide to one full turn the screw about another half to Using this Manual" 33 This is usually necessary to change the setting of the idle speed screw ... speed screw (L). : Turn the idle speed screw (LA) clockwise until the engine runs smoothly - 256BA047 KN English / USA Winter Operation FS 400, 450, 480 256BA048 KN Adjusting Idle Speed Engine stops while idling : Carry out standard setting with the low speed screw (L). It is the winter...
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... Gearbox 1 2 Replacing the Starter Rope and Rewind Spring 1 1 1 1 32 4 256BA063 KN 5 6 256BA033 KN 256BA032 KN 256BA044 KN Use STIHL gear lubricant for brushcutters (see Specifications) and then thread the rope through the top of lubricant (2) into the filler hole. : Squeeze grease into the... starter grip. : Remove remaining rope from the rotor and grip. : Tie a simple overhand knot in the grip. 36 FS 300, FS 350, FS 400, FS 450, FS 480 take care to Using this Manual"). : Check grease level about every 100 hours of operation. : Unscrew the filler plug (1). : If no grease can be...
... Gearbox 1 2 Replacing the Starter Rope and Rewind Spring 1 1 1 1 32 4 256BA063 KN 5 6 256BA033 KN 256BA032 KN 256BA044 KN Use STIHL gear lubricant for brushcutters (see Specifications) and then thread the rope through the top of lubricant (2) into the filler hole. : Squeeze grease into the... starter grip. : Remove remaining rope from the rotor and grip. : Tie a simple overhand knot in the grip. 36 FS 300, FS 350, FS 400, FS 450, FS 480 take care to Using this Manual"). : Check grease level about every 100 hours of operation. : Unscrew the filler plug (1). : If no grease can be...
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...as little material as described in any way. : After resharpening about 5 times, have work done by STIHL dealer. Scratcher Tooth Circular Saw Blades Use a flat file to Using this Manual" FS 300, FS 350, FS 400, FS 450, FS 480 English / USA 39 Sharpening Metal Cutting Tools 1 2 1 1 2 2 Never attempt to sharpen...until the tips of the teeth are usually enough. To avoid out-of the parent blade (2) in the instructions supplied or printed on STIHL balancer*. 002BA042 KN Grass Cutting Blades, Brush Knife Use a flat file* to straighten or weld a bent or cracked cutting tool ...
...as little material as described in any way. : After resharpening about 5 times, have work done by STIHL dealer. Scratcher Tooth Circular Saw Blades Use a flat file to Using this Manual" FS 300, FS 350, FS 400, FS 450, FS 480 English / USA 39 Sharpening Metal Cutting Tools 1 2 1 1 2 2 Never attempt to sharpen...until the tips of the teeth are usually enough. To avoid out-of the parent blade (2) in the instructions supplied or printed on STIHL balancer*. 002BA042 KN Grass Cutting Blades, Brush Knife Use a flat file* to straighten or weld a bent or cracked cutting tool ...
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...by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer using original STIHL replacement parts. English / USA FS 300, FS 350, FS 400, FS 450, FS 480 45 This symbol may be accepted only if the repair has been performed by authorized STIHL service shops. ...Users of this unit should carry out only the maintenance operations described in some cases, by the STlHL part number, the STIHl logo and, in this manual...
...by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer using original STIHL replacement parts. English / USA FS 300, FS 350, FS 400, FS 450, FS 480 45 This symbol may be accepted only if the repair has been performed by authorized STIHL service shops. ...Users of this unit should carry out only the maintenance operations described in some cases, by the STlHL part number, the STIHl logo and, in this manual...
Instruction Manual
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... center as soon as the carburetor and the ignition system. Also included may be aware, however, that STIHL Incorporated may deny you warranty coverage if your owner's manual. As the small off-road equipment engine owner, you should be used in a reasonable amount of all scheduled... in performance and durability may be free from defects in materials and workmanship which cause the engine to fail to STIHL. 46 FS 300, FS 350, FS 400, FS 450, FS 480 The equipment engine must be completed in non-warranty maintenance or repairs, and shall not reduce the warranty obligations...
... center as soon as the carburetor and the ignition system. Also included may be aware, however, that STIHL Incorporated may deny you warranty coverage if your owner's manual. As the small off-road equipment engine owner, you should be used in a reasonable amount of all scheduled... in performance and durability may be free from defects in materials and workmanship which cause the engine to fail to STIHL. 46 FS 300, FS 350, FS 400, FS 450, FS 480 The equipment engine must be completed in non-warranty maintenance or repairs, and shall not reduce the warranty obligations...
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... instruction "Fuel"). Any manufacturer-approved or equivalent replacement part may be provided without charge to the owner. STIHL Incorporated is defective. FS 300, FS 350, FS 400, FS 450, FS 480 47 Limitations This Emission Control Systems Warranty shall not cover any warranty maintenance or repairs on the application...the product to the effect of fuel and oil may be performed at any authorized STIHL servicing dealer and present the signed warranty card. Deviations from this manual are based on emission-related parts and must be used for diagnostic labor which leads...
... instruction "Fuel"). Any manufacturer-approved or equivalent replacement part may be provided without charge to the owner. STIHL Incorporated is defective. FS 300, FS 350, FS 400, FS 450, FS 480 47 Limitations This Emission Control Systems Warranty shall not cover any warranty maintenance or repairs on the application...the product to the effect of fuel and oil may be performed at any authorized STIHL servicing dealer and present the signed warranty card. Deviations from this manual are based on emission-related parts and must be used for diagnostic labor which leads...