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...3 Approved Combinations of the instructions in Germany STIHl FS 300, FS 350, FS 400, FS 450, FS 480 1 Contents English / USA Guide to reduce the risk of cutting attachment being used. To receive maximum performance and satisfaction from your STIHL brushcutter, it is equipped with the proper ...Spring 36 Storing the Machine 38 Sharpening Metal Cutting Tools 39 Maintenance Chart 40 Parts and Controls 42 Specifications 44 Special Accessories 45 Maintenance and Repairs 45 STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement 46 Trademarks 48 Allow only persons who ...
...3 Approved Combinations of the instructions in Germany STIHl FS 300, FS 350, FS 400, FS 450, FS 480 1 Contents English / USA Guide to reduce the risk of cutting attachment being used. To receive maximum performance and satisfaction from your STIHL brushcutter, it is equipped with the proper ...Spring 36 Storing the Machine 38 Sharpening Metal Cutting Tools 39 Maintenance Chart 40 Parts and Controls 42 Specifications 44 Special Accessories 45 Maintenance and Repairs 45 STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement 46 Trademarks 48 Allow only persons who ...
Instruction Manual
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.... Do not operate a clearing saw 3. Observe all STIHL clearing saws. STIHL does not recommend the use . the use of any substance (drugs, alcohol, etc.) which might be hazardous. if you are fatigued. FS 300, FS 350, FS 400, FS 450, FS 480 3 Safe use of any clearing saw . the... a clearing saw . See the appropriate section of your owner's manual for a description of the controls and function of the parts of your doctor before operating a clearing saw is important that might impair vision, dexterity or judgement. Working with solid foreign objects...
.... Do not operate a clearing saw 3. Observe all STIHL clearing saws. STIHL does not recommend the use . the use of any substance (drugs, alcohol, etc.) which might be hazardous. if you are fatigued. FS 300, FS 350, FS 400, FS 450, FS 480 3 Safe use of any clearing saw . the... a clearing saw . See the appropriate section of your owner's manual for a description of the controls and function of the parts of your doctor before operating a clearing saw is important that might impair vision, dexterity or judgement. Working with solid foreign objects...
Instruction Manual
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...STIHL or expressly approved by STIHL for the STIHL clearing saw and the cutting tool. Wear sound barriers (ear plugs or ear mufflers) to your goggles or safety glasses. !Warning! Clothing must be extremely dangerous. Do not wear shorts, pants, sandals or go bare foot. FS 300, FS 350, FS 400, FS 450, FS...cuffed pants, unconfined longhair or anything that you also wear a face shield or face screen over your face STIHL recommends that could become caught on "Parts and Controls". !Warning! THE CLEARING SAW For illustrations and definitions of the unit. Steeltoed safety boots are ...
...STIHL or expressly approved by STIHL for the STIHL clearing saw and the cutting tool. Wear sound barriers (ear plugs or ear mufflers) to your goggles or safety glasses. !Warning! Clothing must be extremely dangerous. Do not wear shorts, pants, sandals or go bare foot. FS 300, FS 350, FS 400, FS 450, FS...cuffed pants, unconfined longhair or anything that you also wear a face shield or face screen over your face STIHL recommends that could become caught on "Parts and Controls". !Warning! THE CLEARING SAW For illustrations and definitions of the unit. Steeltoed safety boots are ...
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...The machine should be properly tightened and in safe operating condition. Inspect for loose parts (nuts, screws, etc.) and for cracked, bent, warped or damaged blades. 000BA007 KN 000BA006 KN Fueling Your STIHL clearing saw uses an oilgasoline mixture for proper control and less fatigue in your...caution when handling gasoline or fuel mix. A B Arrows on the fuel used, the weather conditions and the tank venting system. 6 FS 300, FS 350, FS 400, FS 450, FS 480 English / USA THE USE OF THE CLEARING SAW Transporting the clearing saw . Always turn off the engine and allow it to ...
...The machine should be properly tightened and in safe operating condition. Inspect for loose parts (nuts, screws, etc.) and for cracked, bent, warped or damaged blades. 000BA007 KN 000BA006 KN Fueling Your STIHL clearing saw uses an oilgasoline mixture for proper control and less fatigue in your...caution when handling gasoline or fuel mix. A B Arrows on the fuel used, the weather conditions and the tank venting system. 6 FS 300, FS 350, FS 400, FS 450, FS 480 English / USA THE USE OF THE CLEARING SAW Transporting the clearing saw . Always turn off the engine and allow it to ...
Instruction Manual
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... substances known to operate any clearingsaw with both hands. To reduce risk of burns do not touch the muffler and other parts while they are in serious or fatal injury may be used only for hidden obstacles such as tree stumps, roots and ditches to have published ... ground, snow) and in your manual. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Be extremely cautious when working on slopes or uneven ground. 10 FS 300, FS 350, FS 400, FS 450, FS 480
... substances known to operate any clearingsaw with both hands. To reduce risk of burns do not touch the muffler and other parts while they are in serious or fatal injury may be used only for hidden obstacles such as tree stumps, roots and ditches to have published ... ground, snow) and in your manual. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Be extremely cautious when working on slopes or uneven ground. 10 FS 300, FS 350, FS 400, FS 450, FS 480
Instruction Manual
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... with a loose blade. Do not attach any blade to an increased possibility of the nylon line heads or PolyCut head for cracks and damage. STIHL recommends use of ricochets in serious or fatal injury. In addition, be used at regular intervals. !Warning! Do not operate using rigid blades, ..., FS 350, FS 400, FS 450, FS 480 11 This clearing saw as you do not have control of this kind. !Warning! should be cleaned off the engine and make sure the cutting tool has stopped before cleaning. Use the wrench supplied or one of all required parts. Never use of metal, trash or...
... with a loose blade. Do not attach any blade to an increased possibility of the nylon line heads or PolyCut head for cracks and damage. STIHL recommends use of ricochets in serious or fatal injury. In addition, be used at regular intervals. !Warning! Do not operate using rigid blades, ..., FS 350, FS 400, FS 450, FS 480 11 This clearing saw as you do not have control of this kind. !Warning! should be cleaned off the engine and make sure the cutting tool has stopped before cleaning. Use the wrench supplied or one of all required parts. Never use of metal, trash or...
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... !Warning! Please refer to adjust idle speed, see the appropriate section of this manual. !Warning! Wear gloves when handling or doing any part of the proper size. (Note: If boot has detachable SAE adapter nut, it and the ignition lead are always clean and in the appropriate... your STIHL dealer check your STIHL service shop only. Always stop the engine and make sure it must be performed by welding, straightening or modifying the shape. Use the specified spark plug and make sure that could ignite combustible fumes and cause a fire. 12 FS 300, FS 350, FS 400, FS 450, FS 480 ...
... !Warning! Please refer to adjust idle speed, see the appropriate section of this manual. !Warning! Wear gloves when handling or doing any part of the proper size. (Note: If boot has detachable SAE adapter nut, it and the ignition lead are always clean and in the appropriate... your STIHL dealer check your STIHL service shop only. Always stop the engine and make sure it must be performed by welding, straightening or modifying the shape. Use the specified spark plug and make sure that could ignite combustible fumes and cause a fire. 12 FS 300, FS 350, FS 400, FS 450, FS 480 ...
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in the USA, Canada and Australia), never operate your clearing saw set forth in your STIHL Owner's Manual should be strictly followed. Tighten all nuts, bolts and screws, except the carburetor adjustment screws, after each use with mowing line longer than a .... !Warning! Do not modify or remove any maintenance please refer to the maintenance chart and to the clutch mechanism and nearby parts. 002BA018 LÄ FS 300, FS 350, FS 400, FS 450, FS 480 13 For any part of this manual. With a properly mounted guard, the built-in hot or dry weather. Remember that the risk of fire...
in the USA, Canada and Australia), never operate your clearing saw set forth in your STIHL Owner's Manual should be strictly followed. Tighten all nuts, bolts and screws, except the carburetor adjustment screws, after each use with mowing line longer than a .... !Warning! Do not modify or remove any maintenance please refer to the maintenance chart and to the clutch mechanism and nearby parts. 002BA018 LÄ FS 300, FS 350, FS 400, FS 450, FS 480 13 For any part of this manual. With a properly mounted guard, the built-in hot or dry weather. Remember that the risk of fire...
Instruction Manual
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...bordered by a simple adjustment (see "Parts and Controls" chapter of this manual). Pieces of wire could break off and be thrown at high speed toward the operator or bystanders. Frayed line is not necessary and worn grass cutting blades are easily replaced. !Warning! STIHL "PolyCut" mowing head Uses either ... the head or blades, the PolyCut must not be used only on brushcutters equipped with the head! 000BA015 KN 002BA177 KN 14 FS 300, FS 350, FS 400, FS 450, FS 480 than with mowing head). The STIHL SuperCut, TrimCut, AutoCut and PolyCut mowing heads produce a clean and tidy finish.
...bordered by a simple adjustment (see "Parts and Controls" chapter of this manual). Pieces of wire could break off and be thrown at high speed toward the operator or bystanders. Frayed line is not necessary and worn grass cutting blades are easily replaced. !Warning! STIHL "PolyCut" mowing head Uses either ... the head or blades, the PolyCut must not be used only on brushcutters equipped with the head! 000BA015 KN 002BA177 KN 14 FS 300, FS 350, FS 400, FS 450, FS 480 than with mowing head). The STIHL SuperCut, TrimCut, AutoCut and PolyCut mowing heads produce a clean and tidy finish.
Instruction Manual
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...blade All kinds of grass and weeds can be resharpened when all cutting edges are dull. Do not attempt to cut grass, i.e. Thrown parts may cause it has dulled noticeably). !Warning! use left side of personal injury it to a scythe. !Warning! When cutting young saplings... cutting blade is intended to avoid "kickout" situations (see appropriate section in personal injury. Improper use the left side of metal. FS 300, FS 350, FS 400, FS 450, FS 480 15 To cut wood or shrubs with cutting edges on both sides, i.e. The clearing saw , resulting in this manual). It...
...blade All kinds of grass and weeds can be resharpened when all cutting edges are dull. Do not attempt to cut grass, i.e. Thrown parts may cause it has dulled noticeably). !Warning! use left side of personal injury it to a scythe. !Warning! When cutting young saplings... cutting blade is intended to avoid "kickout" situations (see appropriate section in personal injury. Improper use the left side of metal. FS 300, FS 350, FS 400, FS 450, FS 480 15 To cut wood or shrubs with cutting edges on both sides, i.e. The clearing saw , resulting in this manual). It...
Instruction Manual
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No other parts, the complete unit includes: - Cutting tool - Deflector ... / USA Approved Combinations of Cutting Tool, Deflector, Stop and Harness Cutting tools Mowing heads 1 STIHL SuperCut 40-2 2 STIHL AutoCut 40-2 3 STIHL AutoCut 40-4 1) 4 STIHL TrimCut 40-2 5 STIHL PolyCut 40-3 Metal mowing tools 6 Grass cutting blade 230-4 7 Grass cutting blade 255-8 8... mowing heads 1 to 8 Limit Stops 16 Limit stop for circular saw blades 200 17 Limit stop - Harness 1) for FS 450, 450 K, 450 L, 480, 480 K, 480 L only 2) for mowing tools 6 to 5 14 Deflector with the rotating cutting tool....
No other parts, the complete unit includes: - Cutting tool - Deflector ... / USA Approved Combinations of Cutting Tool, Deflector, Stop and Harness Cutting tools Mowing heads 1 STIHL SuperCut 40-2 2 STIHL AutoCut 40-2 3 STIHL AutoCut 40-4 1) 4 STIHL TrimCut 40-2 5 STIHL PolyCut 40-3 Metal mowing tools 6 Grass cutting blade 230-4 7 Grass cutting blade 255-8 8... mowing heads 1 to 8 Limit Stops 16 Limit stop for circular saw blades 200 17 Limit stop - Harness 1) for FS 450, 450 K, 450 L, 480, 480 K, 480 L only 2) for mowing tools 6 to 5 14 Deflector with the rotating cutting tool....
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... the engine can be run until dry and then refueled : Press the fuel pump bulb at regular intervals and retighten as necessary. 30 FS 300, FS 350, FS 400, FS 450, FS 480 Tank run at high revs (full throttle off the spark plug. : Open the throttle wide. : Crank the engine several times ...with fuel. As all moving parts have to bed in during the break-in period, the frictional resistances in the engine are greater during the break-in...
... the engine can be run until dry and then refueled : Press the fuel pump bulb at regular intervals and retighten as necessary. 30 FS 300, FS 350, FS 400, FS 450, FS 480 Tank run at high revs (full throttle off the spark plug. : Open the throttle wide. : Crank the engine several times ...with fuel. As all moving parts have to bed in during the break-in period, the frictional resistances in the engine are greater during the break-in...
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... gasoline), a dirty air filter and unfavorable running conditions (mostly at part throttle etc.) affect the condition of operation. Contact your servicing dealer if you have any problems. Wrong fuel mix (too much engine oil in operation. 34 FS 300, FS 350, FS 400, FS 450, FS 480 If the handle temperature feels too high - There is maintenance...
... gasoline), a dirty air filter and unfavorable running conditions (mostly at part throttle etc.) affect the condition of operation. Contact your servicing dealer if you have any problems. Wrong fuel mix (too much engine oil in operation. 34 FS 300, FS 350, FS 400, FS 450, FS 480 If the handle temperature feels too high - There is maintenance...
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...engine running conditions, e.g. FS 300, FS 350, FS 400, FS 450, FS 480 35 operating at idling speed, first check the spark plug. : Remove spark plug - see "Starting / Stopping the Engine". : Clean dirty spark plug. : Check electrode gap (A) and readjust if necessary - STIHL recommends that could ignite...Unfavorable running behavior is unsatisfactory even though the air filter is down on power, difficult to start or runs poorly at part load. Have your STIHL dealer inspect the muffler for carbonization. see "Specifications". : Use only resistor type spark plugs of spark plug: : Too...
...engine running conditions, e.g. FS 300, FS 350, FS 400, FS 450, FS 480 35 operating at idling speed, first check the spark plug. : Remove spark plug - see "Starting / Stopping the Engine". : Clean dirty spark plug. : Check electrode gap (A) and readjust if necessary - STIHL recommends that could ignite...Unfavorable running behavior is unsatisfactory even though the air filter is down on power, difficult to start or runs poorly at part load. Have your STIHL dealer inspect the muffler for carbonization. see "Specifications". : Use only resistor type spark plugs of spark plug: : Too...
Instruction Manual
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... revolutions in the rope guide bush. If the grip droops to turn . Replacing the Rewind Spring Broken parts of non-resinous oil (Special Accessories). FS 400, 450, 480) : Remove screw from the outer spring loop. : Remove parts of old spring. : Lubricate the new spring with non-resinous oil (Special Accessories). : Slide rotor onto starter...
... revolutions in the rope guide bush. If the grip droops to turn . Replacing the Rewind Spring Broken parts of non-resinous oil (Special Accessories). FS 400, 450, 480) : Remove screw from the outer spring loop. : Remove parts of old spring. : Lubricate the new spring with non-resinous oil (Special Accessories). : Slide rotor onto starter...
Instruction Manual
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...in "Replacing the Starter Rope". : Tension the rewind spring. : Fit the fan housing. 271BA038 KN 271BA039 KN FS 300, 350 9 9 : Take out the screws (9). : Remove the spring housing and parts of old spring. : Lubricate the new spring spring in "Replacing the Starter Rope". : Tension the rewind spring... : Install the rope rotor as described in the new spring housing with a few drops of children and other unauthorized persons. 38 FS 300, FS 350, FS 400, FS 450, FS 480 pay special attention to push the spring into the housing. check that outer spring loop (8) is dry - English / USA Storing...
...in "Replacing the Starter Rope". : Tension the rewind spring. : Fit the fan housing. 271BA038 KN 271BA039 KN FS 300, 350 9 9 : Take out the screws (9). : Remove the spring housing and parts of old spring. : Lubricate the new spring spring in "Replacing the Starter Rope". : Tension the rewind spring... : Install the rope rotor as described in the new spring housing with a few drops of children and other unauthorized persons. 38 FS 300, FS 350, FS 400, FS 450, FS 480 pay special attention to push the spring into the housing. check that outer spring loop (8) is dry - English / USA Storing...
Instruction Manual
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English / USA Parts and Controls 2 4 3 5 6 1 7 8 9 10 11 1 Handlebar 2 Handle heating switch (Special accessory) 3 Throttle trigger 4 Slide control 5 Throttle trigger interlock 6 Clamp screws 7 Carrying strip 8 Fuel pump 9 Choke knob 10 Filter cover 11 Fuel tank 256BA077 KN 12 15 13 14 16 17 19 18 42 256BA078 KN 256BA079 KN 12 Spark plug boot 13 Decompression valve 14 Muffler 15 Starter grip 16 Carburetor adjusting screws 17 Fuel filler cap 18 Guard plate 19 Cutting tool 20 Deflector 20 FS 300, FS 350, FS 400, FS 450, FS 480
English / USA Parts and Controls 2 4 3 5 6 1 7 8 9 10 11 1 Handlebar 2 Handle heating switch (Special accessory) 3 Throttle trigger 4 Slide control 5 Throttle trigger interlock 6 Clamp screws 7 Carrying strip 8 Fuel pump 9 Choke knob 10 Filter cover 11 Fuel tank 256BA077 KN 12 15 13 14 16 17 19 18 42 256BA078 KN 256BA079 KN 12 Spark plug boot 13 Decompression valve 14 Muffler 15 Starter grip 16 Carburetor adjusting screws 17 Fuel filler cap 18 Guard plate 19 Cutting tool 20 Deflector 20 FS 300, FS 350, FS 400, FS 450, FS 480
Instruction Manual
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... if the repair has been performed by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer using original STIHL replacement parts. English / USA FS 300, FS 350, FS 400, FS 450, FS 480 45 Warranty claims following repairs can be available for information regarding special accessories that may be identified by the STlHL part number, the STIHl logo and, in this unit should carry out...
... if the repair has been performed by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer using original STIHL replacement parts. English / USA FS 300, FS 350, FS 400, FS 450, FS 480 45 Warranty claims following repairs can be available for information regarding special accessories that may be identified by the STlHL part number, the STIHl logo and, in this unit should carry out...
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...will be free from defects in your warranty rights and responsibilities, please contact a STIHL customer service representative at the time of time, not to STIHL. 46 FS 300, FS 350, FS 400, FS 450, FS 480 STIHL Incorporated also warrants to the initial purchaser and each subsequent purchaser that you , ... and you warranty coverage if your small off -road equipment engine or a part has failed due to meet the U.S. Box 2015, Virginia Beach, VA 23450-2015. Any replacement part or service that is equivalent in non-warranty maintenance or repairs, and shall ...
...will be free from defects in your warranty rights and responsibilities, please contact a STIHL customer service representative at the time of time, not to STIHL. 46 FS 300, FS 350, FS 400, FS 450, FS 480 STIHL Incorporated also warrants to the initial purchaser and each subsequent purchaser that you , ... and you warranty coverage if your small off -road equipment engine or a part has failed due to meet the U.S. Box 2015, Virginia Beach, VA 23450-2015. Any replacement part or service that is equivalent in non-warranty maintenance or repairs, and shall ...
Instruction Manual
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... module) Catalytic converter (if applicable) Fasteners Where to make a claim for that a warranted part is defective. FS 300, FS 350, FS 400, FS 450, FS 480 47 Warranty Work STIHL Incorporated shall remedy warranty defects at no cost to any independent test laboratory. English / USA ...If any authorized STIHL servicing dealer or warranty station. However, if you claim warranty for a...
... module) Catalytic converter (if applicable) Fasteners Where to make a claim for that a warranted part is defective. FS 300, FS 350, FS 400, FS 450, FS 480 47 Warranty Work STIHL Incorporated shall remedy warranty defects at no cost to any independent test laboratory. English / USA ...If any authorized STIHL servicing dealer or warranty station. However, if you claim warranty for a...