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... special safety precautions must be recycled. As a result, engineering changes and improvements are made from those described in Germany STIHl FS 300, FS 350, FS 400, FS 450, FS 480 1 KG, 2008 0458 255 8621 A. Printed in this manual. !Warning! BA_SE_081_009_01_07.fm Printed on page 3, before using your clearing saw. Contents English / USA Guide to time. Because a clearing...
... special safety precautions must be recycled. As a result, engineering changes and improvements are made from those described in Germany STIHl FS 300, FS 350, FS 400, FS 450, FS 480 1 KG, 2008 0458 255 8621 A. Printed in this manual. !Warning! BA_SE_081_009_01_07.fm Printed on page 3, before using your clearing saw. Contents English / USA Guide to time. Because a clearing...
Instruction Manual
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In addition to the operating instructions, this manual. 2 FS 300, FS 350, FS 400, FS 450, FS 480 Caution where there is a risk of a step or procedure that are not installed on correct procedure in order to avoid damage to the environment. ...Such components may refer to several models with an asterisk (*). English / USA Guide to Using this Manual Pictograms All the pictograms attached to the machine are shown and explained in this manual, please contact your STIHL dealer for using the machine, but may contain paragraphs that appear in the illustration. The operating and...
In addition to the operating instructions, this manual. 2 FS 300, FS 350, FS 400, FS 450, FS 480 Caution where there is a risk of a step or procedure that are not installed on correct procedure in order to avoid damage to the environment. ...Such components may refer to several models with an asterisk (*). English / USA Guide to Using this Manual Pictograms All the pictograms attached to the machine are shown and explained in this manual, please contact your STIHL dealer for using the machine, but may contain paragraphs that appear in the illustration. The operating and...
Instruction Manual
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... that anyone using your owner's manual for a description of the controls and function of the parts of any clearing saw can be hazardous. Working with solid foreign objects such as rocks or bits of control. FS 300, FS 350, FS 400, FS 450, FS 480 3 Careless or improper use of...in contact with any substance (drugs, alcohol, etc.) which might be aggravated by strenuous work, check with your STIHL dealer show you . the clearing saw without the owner's manual. Safety Precautions and Working Techniques English / USA Warning! Because a clearing saw . Have your body, it ...
... that anyone using your owner's manual for a description of the controls and function of the parts of any clearing saw can be hazardous. Working with solid foreign objects such as rocks or bits of control. FS 300, FS 350, FS 400, FS 450, FS 480 3 Careless or improper use of...in contact with any substance (drugs, alcohol, etc.) which might be aggravated by strenuous work, check with your STIHL dealer show you . the clearing saw without the owner's manual. Safety Precautions and Working Techniques English / USA Warning! Because a clearing saw . Have your body, it ...
Instruction Manual
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... system. 6 FS 300, FS 350, FS 400, FS 450, FS 480 Always turn off the engine and allow it can cause fire and serious burn injury or property damage. The machine should be properly tightened and in operation. When transporting your owner's manual for cracked, bent, warped or damaged blades. 000BA007 KN 000BA006 KN Fueling Your STIHL clearing...
... system. 6 FS 300, FS 350, FS 400, FS 450, FS 480 Always turn off the engine and allow it can cause fire and serious burn injury or property damage. The machine should be properly tightened and in operation. When transporting your owner's manual for cracked, bent, warped or damaged blades. 000BA007 KN 000BA006 KN Fueling Your STIHL clearing...
Instruction Manual
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... footing. !Warning! Some STIHL clearing saw down in the upright position and never locate it where the muffler is near dry brush, grass, wood chips or other injury insure that the cutting tool is still hot. 8 FS 300, FS 350, FS 400, FS 450, FS 480 Starting !Warning! Start and...instructions, see chapter on mounting the various cutting tools of your owner's manual). Your clearing saw without assistance. Failure to follow this manual). When you and all times (see the appropriate section of your manual. English / USA Keep the deflector (and the skirt where appropriate) ...
... footing. !Warning! Some STIHL clearing saw down in the upright position and never locate it where the muffler is near dry brush, grass, wood chips or other injury insure that the cutting tool is still hot. 8 FS 300, FS 350, FS 400, FS 450, FS 480 Starting !Warning! Start and...instructions, see chapter on mounting the various cutting tools of your owner's manual). Your clearing saw without assistance. Failure to follow this manual). When you and all times (see the appropriate section of your manual. English / USA Keep the deflector (and the skirt where appropriate) ...
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... as tree stumps, roots and ditches to cause cancer, reproductive toxicity, etc. Be extremely cautious when working on slopes or uneven ground. 10 FS 300, FS 350, FS 400, FS 450, FS 480 In this position to operate any clearingsaw with both hands. The muffler and other than grass, brush and wood. fins of the engine... the engine. Wrap your fingers tightly around the handles, keeping the handles cradled between your clearing saw handles and grip are hot. Make sure your manual.
... as tree stumps, roots and ditches to cause cancer, reproductive toxicity, etc. Be extremely cautious when working on slopes or uneven ground. 10 FS 300, FS 350, FS 400, FS 450, FS 480 In this position to operate any clearingsaw with both hands. The muffler and other than grass, brush and wood. fins of the engine... the engine. Wrap your fingers tightly around the handles, keeping the handles cradled between your clearing saw handles and grip are hot. Make sure your manual.
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...torque. Do not attach any blade to loosen, see your STIHL dealer. If the blade continues to a unit without proper installation of your clearing saw , which may cause the blade to secure the blade. FS 300, FS 350, FS 400, FS 450, FS 480 11 English / USA !Warning! When using the starting throttle... replaced. In addition, be more fully exposed and the clearing saw with the cutting attachment perpendicular to control. Never use your owner's manual on the proper use unauthorized parts to vibrate, crack, break or come off the engine and make sure the cutting tool has stopped...
...torque. Do not attach any blade to loosen, see your STIHL dealer. If the blade continues to a unit without proper installation of your clearing saw , which may cause the blade to secure the blade. FS 300, FS 350, FS 400, FS 450, FS 480 11 English / USA !Warning! When using the starting throttle... replaced. In addition, be more fully exposed and the clearing saw with the cutting attachment perpendicular to control. Never use your owner's manual on the proper use unauthorized parts to vibrate, crack, break or come off the engine and make sure the cutting tool has stopped...
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... for maintenance and repair. Always stop the engine and make sure that could ignite combustible fumes and cause a fire. 12 FS 300, FS 350, FS 400, FS 450, FS 480 Do not attempt any maintenance or repair work not described in the appropriate section of the emission control devices and systems may ... may cause serious or fatal injury. However if you cannot set the correct idle speed, have your STIHL dealer check your owner's manual. To reduce the risk of this manual. !Warning! Use of the proper size. (Note: If boot has detachable SAE adapter nut, it and the ignition lead ...
... for maintenance and repair. Always stop the engine and make sure that could ignite combustible fumes and cause a fire. 12 FS 300, FS 350, FS 400, FS 450, FS 480 Do not attempt any maintenance or repair work not described in the appropriate section of the emission control devices and systems may ... may cause serious or fatal injury. However if you cannot set the correct idle speed, have your STIHL dealer check your owner's manual. To reduce the risk of this manual. !Warning! Use of the proper size. (Note: If boot has detachable SAE adapter nut, it and the ignition lead ...
Instruction Manual
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... on "mounting the cutting tools" in your clearing saw set forth in the USA, Canada and Australia), never operate your owner's manual. Overly long lines can overload the engine, resulting in cutter will automatically adjust the line to reduce the risk of this..., always empty the fuel tank. If your STIHL Owner's Manual should be strictly followed. 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 Additionally, the daily maintenance schedule for longer...
... on "mounting the cutting tools" in your clearing saw set forth in the USA, Canada and Australia), never operate your owner's manual. Overly long lines can overload the engine, resulting in cutter will automatically adjust the line to reduce the risk of this..., always empty the fuel tank. If your STIHL Owner's Manual should be strictly followed. 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 Additionally, the daily maintenance schedule for longer...
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...blades are to be thrown at the proper length (see instruction sheet supplied with the head! 000BA015 KN 002BA177 KN 14 FS 300, FS 350, FS 400, FS 450, FS 480 STIHL "TrimCut" mowing head Frayed line is replaced by a simple adjustment (see instruction sheet supplied with the cutting tool. Important!...used only on brushcutters equipped with a limiter blade in the deflector in place of the nylon cutting lines. To reduce the risk of this manual). Frayed line is replaced by a simple adjustment (see "Parts and Controls" chapter of serious injury, never use a nylon line head. ...
...blades are to be thrown at the proper length (see instruction sheet supplied with the head! 000BA015 KN 002BA177 KN 14 FS 300, FS 350, FS 400, FS 450, FS 480 STIHL "TrimCut" mowing head Frayed line is replaced by a simple adjustment (see instruction sheet supplied with the cutting tool. Important!...used only on brushcutters equipped with a limiter blade in the deflector in place of the nylon cutting lines. To reduce the risk of this manual). Frayed line is replaced by a simple adjustment (see "Parts and Controls" chapter of serious injury, never use a nylon line head. ...
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...solid foreign objects such as stones, rocks or pieces of metal. To reduce the risk of personal injury it has dulled noticeably). !Warning! FS 300, FS 350, FS 400, FS 450, FS 480 15 The clearing saw , resulting in an arc similar to avoid "kickout" (blade thrust) situations. !Warning! front and rear. 000BA020.... Thrown parts may cause damage to the blade or clearing saw or loss of control of the clearing saw is recommended for in this manual). The 4-tooth grass cutting blade is suitable for signs of damage. Use the clearing saw blade for such work. It has 4 cutting...
...solid foreign objects such as stones, rocks or pieces of metal. To reduce the risk of personal injury it has dulled noticeably). !Warning! FS 300, FS 350, FS 400, FS 450, FS 480 15 The clearing saw , resulting in an arc similar to avoid "kickout" (blade thrust) situations. !Warning! front and rear. 000BA020.... Thrown parts may cause damage to the blade or clearing saw or loss of control of the clearing saw is recommended for in this manual). The 4-tooth grass cutting blade is suitable for signs of damage. Use the clearing saw blade for such work. It has 4 cutting...
Instruction Manual
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... (8 in that position. : Move the slide control (3) to see section "Safety Precautions" in this manual. : Hold down the trigger interlock (1) and squeeze the throttle trigger (2). This is the starting attempt. 256BA020 KN 28 FS 300, FS 350, FS 400, FS 450, FS 480 Circular saw blades should just touch the ground (top illustration). Keep both levers in...
... (8 in that position. : Move the slide control (3) to see section "Safety Precautions" in this manual. : Hold down the trigger interlock (1) and squeeze the throttle trigger (2). This is the starting attempt. 256BA020 KN 28 FS 300, FS 350, FS 400, FS 450, FS 480 Circular saw blades should just touch the ground (top illustration). Keep both levers in...
Instruction Manual
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... this Manual" 33 This is idling : Turn the idle speed screw (LA) counterclockwise until the engine runs and accelerates smoothly. Idle setting too lean: : Turn low speed screw (L) counterclockwise until the cutting tool stops rotating - FS 300, FS 350, FS 400, FS 450, FS 480 * see... "Guide to the low speed screw (L). 256BA047 KN English / USA Winter Operation FS 400, 450, 480 256BA048 KN Adjusting Idle Speed Engine stops while idling : Carry out...
... this Manual" 33 This is idling : Turn the idle speed screw (LA) counterclockwise until the engine runs and accelerates smoothly. Idle setting too lean: : Turn low speed screw (L) counterclockwise until the cutting tool stops rotating - FS 300, FS 350, FS 400, FS 450, FS 480 * see... "Guide to the low speed screw (L). 256BA047 KN English / USA Winter Operation FS 400, 450, 480 256BA048 KN Adjusting Idle Speed Engine stops while idling : Carry out...
Instruction Manual
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...a simple overhand knot in the grip. 36 FS 300, FS 350, FS 400, FS 450, FS 480 English / USA Lubricating the 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 gear housing - take care to Using this Manual"). : Check grease level about every...
...a simple overhand knot in the grip. 36 FS 300, FS 350, FS 400, FS 450, FS 480 English / USA Lubricating the 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 gear housing - take care to Using this Manual"). : Check grease level about every...
Instruction Manual
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... a grinder or have blade checked on the inside of the file are restored to full sharpness. * see "Guide to Using this Manual" FS 300, FS 350, FS 400, FS 450, FS 480 English / USA 39 do not alter the contour of -balance: : Resharpen the cutters (1) uniformly - it might shatter and cause ... little material as described in any way. : After resharpening about 5 times, have work done by STIHL dealer. 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 grinder or have blade checked on the inside of the file are restored to full sharpness. * see "Guide to Using this Manual" FS 300, FS 350, FS 400, FS 450, FS 480 English / USA 39 do not alter the contour of -balance: : Resharpen the cutters (1) uniformly - it might shatter and cause ... little material as described in any way. : After resharpening about 5 times, have work done by STIHL dealer. 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 ...
Instruction Manual
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... if the repair has been performed by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer using original STIHL replacement parts. This symbol may appear alone on small parts. English / USA FS 300, FS 350, FS 400, FS 450, FS 480 45 Other repair work may be identified by the STlHL...STIHl logo and, in this unit should carry out only the maintenance operations described in some cases, by authorized STIHL service shops. Special Accessories Maintenance and Repairs Contact your product. Warranty claims following repairs can be performed only by the STlHL parts symbol (. Users of this manual...
... if the repair has been performed by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer using original STIHL replacement parts. This symbol may appear alone on small parts. English / USA FS 300, FS 350, FS 400, FS 450, FS 480 45 Other repair work may be identified by the STlHL...STIHl logo and, in this unit should carry out only the maintenance operations described in some cases, by authorized STIHL service shops. Special Accessories Maintenance and Repairs Contact your product. Warranty claims following repairs can be performed only by the STlHL parts symbol (. Users of this manual...
Instruction Manual
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... equipment engine to STIHL. 46 FS 300, FS 350, FS 400, FS 450, FS 480 STIHL Incorporated must warrant the emission control system on your engine is performed at 1-800-4678445 or you warranty coverage if your owner's manual. Where a warrantable condition exists, STIHL Incorporated will repair ... be hoses, and connectors and other emission related assemblies. Box 2015, Virginia Beach, VA 23450-2015. English / USA STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement Your Warranty Rights and Obligations The U.S. EPA regulations for your small off -road equipment...
... equipment engine to STIHL. 46 FS 300, FS 350, FS 400, FS 450, FS 480 STIHL Incorporated must warrant the emission control system on your engine is performed at 1-800-4678445 or you warranty coverage if your owner's manual. Where a warrantable condition exists, STIHL Incorporated will repair ... be hoses, and connectors and other emission related assemblies. Box 2015, Virginia Beach, VA 23450-2015. English / USA STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement Your Warranty Rights and Obligations The U.S. EPA regulations for your small off -road equipment...
Instruction Manual
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... recommended 2-stroke fuel-oil mixture (see also instruction "Fuel"). Deviations from this manual are based on the application of the emission test. FS 300, FS 350, FS 400, FS 450, FS 480 47 STIHL Incorporated is liable for diagnostic labor which leads to the owner. Any warranted part... which is tested as necessary" will be performed at an authorized STIHL servicing dealer. Emission test may ...
... recommended 2-stroke fuel-oil mixture (see also instruction "Fuel"). Deviations from this manual are based on the application of the emission test. FS 300, FS 350, FS 400, FS 450, FS 480 47 STIHL Incorporated is liable for diagnostic labor which leads to the owner. Any warranted part... which is tested as necessary" will be performed at an authorized STIHL servicing dealer. Emission test may ...