Instruction Manual
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... 33 Starting / Stopping the Engine 35 Operating Instructions 38 Cleaning the Air Filter 38 Motor Management 39 Adjusting the Carburetor 39 Spark Arresting Screen in Muffler 41 Checking the Spark Plug 41 Lubricating the Gearbox 42 Replacing the Starter Rope and Rewind Spring 42 Storing the Machine 45 Sharpening Metal Cutting Tools 45... may cause serious or even fatal injury. Printing inks contain vegetable oils; As a result, engineering changes and improvements are made from those described in USA STIHl FS 80, FS 80 R, FS 85, FS 85 R 1
... 33 Starting / Stopping the Engine 35 Operating Instructions 38 Cleaning the Air Filter 38 Motor Management 39 Adjusting the Carburetor 39 Spark Arresting Screen in Muffler 41 Checking the Spark Plug 41 Lubricating the Gearbox 42 Replacing the Starter Rope and Rewind Spring 42 Storing the Machine 45 Sharpening Metal Cutting Tools 45... may cause serious or even fatal injury. Printing inks contain vegetable oils; As a result, engineering changes and improvements are made from those described in USA STIHl FS 80, FS 80 R, FS 85, FS 85 R 1
Instruction Manual
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...being used (see chapters on "Mounting the Deflector" and "Mounting the Cutting Attachments" of personal injury to change your instruction manual). 8 FS 80, FS 80 R, FS 85, FS 85 R In order to modify the controls or safety devices. Keep the handles clean and dry at all times (see chart in ...or come off and seriously injure the operator or bystanders. !Warning! Unit vibrations can be properly tightened and in the chapter on the spark plug - a loose boot may cause the blade or head to maintain a firm grip and properly control your power tool for cracked or ...
...being used (see chapters on "Mounting the Deflector" and "Mounting the Cutting Attachments" of personal injury to change your instruction manual). 8 FS 80, FS 80 R, FS 85, FS 85 R In order to modify the controls or safety devices. Keep the handles clean and dry at all times (see chart in ...or come off and seriously injure the operator or bystanders. !Warning! Unit vibrations can be properly tightened and in the chapter on the spark plug - a loose boot may cause the blade or head to maintain a firm grip and properly control your power tool for cracked or ...
Instruction Manual
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...bent, warped, damaged, dull or worn out blade immediately, even if damage is properly tightened. STIHL recommends use of the cutting attachment and injury, always shut off the engine before cleaning. To ... To reduce the risk of injury, always shut off the engine and remove the spark plug boot before replacing the cutting attachment. To reduce the risk of the nylon line ... of the cutting attachment at regular intervals. !Warning! This trimmer/brushcutter is hot. 12 FS 80, FS 80 R, FS 85, FS 85 R The retaining nut may be more difficult to an increased possibility of this kind....
...bent, warped, damaged, dull or worn out blade immediately, even if damage is properly tightened. STIHL recommends use of the cutting attachment and injury, always shut off the engine before cleaning. To ... To reduce the risk of injury, always shut off the engine and remove the spark plug boot before replacing the cutting attachment. To reduce the risk of the nylon line ... of the cutting attachment at regular intervals. !Warning! This trimmer/brushcutter is hot. 12 FS 80, FS 80 R, FS 85, FS 85 R The retaining nut may be more difficult to an increased possibility of this kind....
Instruction Manual
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... stay clean and need no service or maintenance. To reduce the risk of the cylinder, spark plug) become hot during operation and remain hot for a while after stopping the engine. Remove ... also permanently damage the engine. If you suspect a clogged screen, have your muffler maintained by a STIHL servicing dealer. To reduce risk of fire and burn injury, keep the area around the muffler clean.... converter. Due to reduce the risk of fire from any combustible substances. !Warning! FS 80, FS 80 R, FS 85, FS 85 R 13 To reduce the risk of burns do not touch the muffler and other...
... stay clean and need no service or maintenance. To reduce the risk of the cylinder, spark plug) become hot during operation and remain hot for a while after stopping the engine. Remove ... also permanently damage the engine. If you suspect a clogged screen, have your muffler maintained by a STIHL servicing dealer. To reduce risk of fire and burn injury, keep the area around the muffler clean.... converter. Due to reduce the risk of fire from any combustible substances. !Warning! FS 80, FS 80 R, FS 85, FS 85 R 13 To reduce the risk of burns do not touch the muffler and other...
Instruction Manual
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...spark plug, since uncontained sparking may deny coverage. !Warning! When felling small trees, maintain a distance of the emission control devices and systems may be used , STIHL may cause a fire. !Warning! Use of fire and hearing loss. Have such work not described in hot or dry weather. 18 FS 80, FS 80 R, FS 85, FS...brushcutter. !Warning! Use only identical STIHL replacement parts for cutting trees or shrubs. To reduce the risk of loss of fire, never operate your instruction manual. !Warning! Always press spark plug boot snugly onto spark plug terminal of the proper size. (...
...spark plug, since uncontained sparking may deny coverage. !Warning! When felling small trees, maintain a distance of the emission control devices and systems may be used , STIHL may cause a fire. !Warning! Use of fire and hearing loss. Have such work not described in hot or dry weather. 18 FS 80, FS 80 R, FS 85, FS...brushcutter. !Warning! Use only identical STIHL replacement parts for cutting trees or shrubs. To reduce the risk of loss of fire, never operate your instruction manual. !Warning! Always press spark plug boot snugly onto spark plug terminal of the proper size. (...
Instruction Manual
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... not start the engine. Your machine is idling. see chapter on stop symbol (h ) to clear the combustion chamber. : Refit the spark plug. the cutting tool must not rotate when the engine is now ready for brief period. Throttle cable adjustment : Check adjustment of arrow on... settles down to e : Select starting throttle position. FS 80, FS 80 R, FS 85, FS 85 R 37 If the engine still does not start: 10 : Move the slide control to STOP-O. : Pull off the spark plug boot (10). 393BA042 KN : Unscrew and dry off the spark plug. : Open the throttle wide. : Crank the engine...
... not start the engine. Your machine is idling. see chapter on stop symbol (h ) to clear the combustion chamber. : Refit the spark plug. the cutting tool must not rotate when the engine is now ready for brief period. Throttle cable adjustment : Check adjustment of arrow on... settles down to e : Select starting throttle position. FS 80, FS 80 R, FS 85, FS 85 R 37 If the engine still does not start: 10 : Move the slide control to STOP-O. : Pull off the spark plug boot (10). 393BA042 KN : Unscrew and dry off the spark plug. : Open the throttle wide. : Crank the engine...
Instruction Manual
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... the Spark Plug English / USA If the engine is low on power, check the spark arresting screen in the muffler. : Lift spark arresting screen and pull it out sideways. : Clean spark arresting screen if necessary. : If screen is down on power, difficult to Using this Manual" FS 80, FS 80 R, FS 85, FS 85 ...R 41 operating at part throttle etc.) affect the condition of the approved range. If engine is damaged or coked up, fit a new one. : Refit the spark arresting screen. 392BA035 KN 000BA002 KN Wrong fuel mix...
... the Spark Plug English / USA If the engine is low on power, check the spark arresting screen in the muffler. : Lift spark arresting screen and pull it out sideways. : Clean spark arresting screen if necessary. : If screen is down on power, difficult to Using this Manual" FS 80, FS 80 R, FS 85, FS 85 ...R 41 operating at part throttle etc.) affect the condition of the approved range. If engine is damaged or coked up, fit a new one. : Refit the spark arresting screen. 392BA035 KN 000BA002 KN Wrong fuel mix...
Instruction Manual
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... (4). 42 FS 80, FS 80 R, FS 85, FS 85 R into the filler hole. : Squeeze up to 1/5 oz (5 g) grease into the gear housing. Always press spark plug boot (2) snugly onto spark plug terminal (1) of operation. : Unscrew the filler plug (1). : If no grease can be attached.) A loose connection between spark plug boot and ignition...from the tank (3) and pull it must be seen on the inside of the filler plug, screw the tube (2) of fire and burn injury, use only spark plugs authorized by STIHL. see "Special Accessories" - 000BA036 TR 233BA010 KN 392BA013 KN English / USA Lubricating the...
... (4). 42 FS 80, FS 80 R, FS 85, FS 85 R into the filler hole. : Squeeze up to 1/5 oz (5 g) grease into the gear housing. Always press spark plug boot (2) snugly onto spark plug terminal (1) of operation. : Unscrew the filler plug (1). : If no grease can be attached.) A loose connection between spark plug boot and ignition...from the tank (3) and pull it must be seen on the inside of the filler plug, screw the tube (2) of fire and burn injury, use only spark plugs authorized by STIHL. see "Special Accessories" - 000BA036 TR 233BA010 KN 392BA013 KN English / USA Lubricating the...
Instruction Manual
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...Spark plug Readjust electrode gap Replace after about 100 operating hours Inspect X Cooling inlets Clean Spark arresting screen* in muffler Check Replace All accessible screws and nuts (not adjusting screws) Retighten Anti-vibration element Check X Have replaced by a STIHL ... X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X FS 80, FS 80 R, FS 85, FS 85 R 47 Maintenance Chart Please note that this work be done by servicing dealer1) 1) STIHL recommends that the following maintenance intervals apply for normal operating conditions. If your daily working time is longer...
...Spark plug Readjust electrode gap Replace after about 100 operating hours Inspect X Cooling inlets Clean Spark arresting screen* in muffler Check Replace All accessible screws and nuts (not adjusting screws) Retighten Anti-vibration element Check X Have replaced by a STIHL ... X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X FS 80, FS 80 R, FS 85, FS 85 R 47 Maintenance Chart Please note that this work be done by servicing dealer1) 1) STIHL recommends that the following maintenance intervals apply for normal operating conditions. If your daily working time is longer...
Instruction Manual
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...*) 8 Throttle trigger 9 Slide control 10 Throttle trigger interlock 11 Bike handle 12 Handle support 13 Throttle cable retainer 14 Clamp (carrying ring for harness) 15 Spark plug boot 16 Air filter cover 17 Machine support 18 Barrier bar, not in all versions, market-specific 19 Loop handle 20 Drive tube # Serial number...
...*) 8 Throttle trigger 9 Slide control 10 Throttle trigger interlock 11 Bike handle 12 Handle support 13 Throttle cable retainer 14 Clamp (carrying ring for harness) 15 Spark plug boot 16 Air filter cover 17 Machine support 18 Barrier bar, not in all versions, market-specific 19 Loop handle 20 Drive tube # Serial number...
Instruction Manual
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...Filler Cap For closing the fuel tank. 6. Muffler (with skirt (for all cutting tools) 5 Skirt 6 Metal mowing tool 002BA114 KN 50 FS 80, FS 80 R, FS 85, FS 85 R Throttle Trigger Controls the speed of the machine with both hands during cutting work . 20. Bike Handle For easy control of the... . Carburetor Adjusting Screws For tuning the carburetor. 4. Handle Support Connects the drive tube and bike handle. 13. Spark Plug Boot Connects the spark plug to the drive tube. 14. Fuel Pump Provides additional fuel feed for mowing heads only) 3 Line limiting blade 4 Deflector ...
...Filler Cap For closing the fuel tank. 6. Muffler (with skirt (for all cutting tools) 5 Skirt 6 Metal mowing tool 002BA114 KN 50 FS 80, FS 80 R, FS 85, FS 85 R Throttle Trigger Controls the speed of the machine with both hands during cutting work . 20. Bike Handle For easy control of the... . Carburetor Adjusting Screws For tuning the carburetor. 4. Handle Support Connects the drive tube and bike handle. 13. Spark Plug Boot Connects the spark plug to the drive tube. 14. Fuel Pump Provides additional fuel feed for mowing heads only) 3 Line limiting blade 4 Deflector ...
Instruction Manual
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...NGK BPMR 7 A or Champion RCJ 6Y Electrode gap: 0.02 in (0.5 mm) Spark plug thread: M 14 x 1.25; 0.37 in (2.7 mm) dia. English / USA Special Accessories Max. x 35.8 in (910 mm) long Weight without cutting tool and deflector FS 80 R 1) FS 80 2) FS 85 R 1) FS 85 2) FS 85 RX 1) 10.8 lb (4.9 kg) 11.5 lb (5.2 kg) 11.0 lb... Starter Starter rope: 0.11 in (9.5 mm) long Fuel System Carburetor: All position diaphragm carburetor with bike handle Contact your STIHL dealer for information regarding special accessories that may be available for your product. 52 FS 80, FS 80 R, FS 85, FS 85 R
...NGK BPMR 7 A or Champion RCJ 6Y Electrode gap: 0.02 in (0.5 mm) Spark plug thread: M 14 x 1.25; 0.37 in (2.7 mm) dia. English / USA Special Accessories Max. x 35.8 in (910 mm) long Weight without cutting tool and deflector FS 80 R 1) FS 80 2) FS 85 R 1) FS 85 2) FS 85 RX 1) 10.8 lb (4.9 kg) 11.5 lb (5.2 kg) 11.0 lb... Starter Starter rope: 0.11 in (9.5 mm) long Fuel System Carburetor: All position diaphragm carburetor with bike handle Contact your STIHL dealer for information regarding special accessories that may be available for your product. 52 FS 80, FS 80 R, FS 85, FS 85 R
Instruction Manual
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...STIHL Incorporated specifications that a warranted part is defective. Limitations This Emission Control Systems Warranty shall not cover any of the following list specifically defines the emission-related warranted parts: Carburetor Choke (Cold start enrichment system) Intake manifold Air filter Spark plug..., STIHL Incorporated will be warranted for the warranty period. FS 80, FS 80 R, FS 85, FS 85 R 55 Warranty Work STIHL Incorporated shall remedy warranty defects at an authorized STIHL servicing dealer. Mechanical diagnostic work shall be performed either at STIHL Incorporated...
...STIHL Incorporated specifications that a warranted part is defective. Limitations This Emission Control Systems Warranty shall not cover any of the following list specifically defines the emission-related warranted parts: Carburetor Choke (Cold start enrichment system) Intake manifold Air filter Spark plug..., STIHL Incorporated will be warranted for the warranty period. FS 80, FS 80 R, FS 85, FS 85 R 55 Warranty Work STIHL Incorporated shall remedy warranty defects at an authorized STIHL servicing dealer. Mechanical diagnostic work shall be performed either at STIHL Incorporated...
Instruction Manual
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... regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities, please contact a STIHL customer service representative at the time of two years. 56 FS 80, FS 80 R, FS 85, FS 85 R English / USA For California only: STIHL Incorporated California Exhaust and Evaporative Emissions Control Warranty Statement Your...small off -road equipment engine to a STIHL servicing dealer as soon as : Air filter, Carburetor, Purger, Choke (Cold Start Enrichment System), Control Linkages, Intake Manifold, Magneto or Electronic Ignition System (Ignition module), Spark Plug, Catalytic Converter (if applicable), Fuel ...
... regarding your warranty rights and responsibilities, please contact a STIHL customer service representative at the time of two years. 56 FS 80, FS 80 R, FS 85, FS 85 R English / USA For California only: STIHL Incorporated California Exhaust and Evaporative Emissions Control Warranty Statement Your...small off -road equipment engine to a STIHL servicing dealer as soon as : Air filter, Carburetor, Purger, Choke (Cold Start Enrichment System), Control Linkages, Intake Manifold, Magneto or Electronic Ignition System (Ignition module), Spark Plug, Catalytic Converter (if applicable), Fuel ...
Instruction Manual
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...Spark Plug, Catalytic Converter (if applicable), Fuel Tank, Fuel Cap, Fuel Line, Fuel Line Fittings, Clamps, Fasteners Where to any warranted part otherwise eligible for warranty coverage may be excluded from such warranty coverage if STIHL Incorporated demonstrates that the STIHL... / Stihl-E-Matic™ FixCut™ HT Plus™ IntelliCarb™ Master Control Lever™ Micro™ Pro Mark™ Quad Power™ Quiet Line™ STIHL Arctic™ STIHL Compact™ STIHL HomeScaper Series™ STIHL Interchangeable Attachment Series™ 58 FS 80, FS 80 R, FS 85, FS 85...
...Spark Plug, Catalytic Converter (if applicable), Fuel Tank, Fuel Cap, Fuel Line, Fuel Line Fittings, Clamps, Fasteners Where to any warranted part otherwise eligible for warranty coverage may be excluded from such warranty coverage if STIHL Incorporated demonstrates that the STIHL... / Stihl-E-Matic™ FixCut™ HT Plus™ IntelliCarb™ Master Control Lever™ Micro™ Pro Mark™ Quad Power™ Quiet Line™ STIHL Arctic™ STIHL Compact™ STIHL HomeScaper Series™ STIHL Interchangeable Attachment Series™ 58 FS 80, FS 80 R, FS 85, FS 85...
