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... of cutting attachment being used. Contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for information and assistance. © ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. 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 M10. paper can be... Manual 2 Safety Precautions and Working Techniques 3 Approved Combinations of its products. CP. Printed in this manual, please contact your STIHL dealer for your trimmer/ brushcutter. KG, 2008 0458 393 8621. Printing inks contain vegetable oils; Always wear proper eye protection....
... of cutting attachment being used. Contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for information and assistance. © ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. 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 M10. paper can be... Manual 2 Safety Precautions and Working Techniques 3 Approved Combinations of its products. CP. Printed in this manual, please contact your STIHL dealer for your trimmer/ brushcutter. KG, 2008 0458 393 8621. Printing inks contain vegetable oils; Always wear proper eye protection....
Instruction Manual
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... Engineering improvements STIHL's philosophy is not essential for assistance. If the operating characteristics or the appearance of damaging the machine or its products. Therefore some changes, modifications and improvements may contain paragraphs that appear in this manual. 2 FS 80, FS 80 R, FS 85, FS 85 R Note...in better use of the situation and result in this manual, please contact your STIHL dealer for using the machine, but may contain item numbers that require your STIHL dealer. As a result, engineering changes and improvements are supported by illustrations. ...
... Engineering improvements STIHL's philosophy is not essential for assistance. If the operating characteristics or the appearance of damaging the machine or its products. Therefore some changes, modifications and improvements may contain paragraphs that appear in this manual. 2 FS 80, FS 80 R, FS 85, FS 85 R Note...in better use of the situation and result in this manual, please contact your STIHL dealer for using the machine, but may contain item numbers that require your STIHL dealer. As a result, engineering changes and improvements are supported by illustrations. ...
Instruction Manual
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...- Have your STIHL dealer show you how to operate your trimmer/brushcutter equipped with the appropriate cutting attachment only for cutting grass, brush, wood and similar material. Striking such objects could damage the cutting attachment and may cause serious or fatal injury. Use your power tool. FS 80, FS 80 R, FS 85, FS 85 R ... use of rigid blades when cutting in use of this manual when referring to designate an FS unit that are using it may result in this power tool. STIHL does not recommend the use with metal blades. Minors should not be observed to reduce the risk ...
...- Have your STIHL dealer show you how to operate your trimmer/brushcutter equipped with the appropriate cutting attachment only for cutting grass, brush, wood and similar material. Striking such objects could damage the cutting attachment and may cause serious or fatal injury. Use your power tool. FS 80, FS 80 R, FS 85, FS 85 R ... use of rigid blades when cutting in use of this manual when referring to designate an FS unit that are using it may result in this power tool. STIHL does not recommend the use with metal blades. Minors should not be observed to reduce the risk ...
Instruction Manual
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...reduce the risk of whitefinger disease and carpal tunnel syndrome, please note the following: Most STIHL power tools are available with your instruction manual for those persons using power tools on a regular or sustained basis. 4 FS 80, FS 80 R, FS 85, FS 85 R Tiredness may have any condition that unauthorized persons do not use of a ... use of a power tool (or other machines) exposing the operator to the use (e.g. An AV system is not in the development of all STIHL trimmer/brushcutters. When it off and make sure that might impair vision, dexterity or judgment.
...reduce the risk of whitefinger disease and carpal tunnel syndrome, please note the following: Most STIHL power tools are available with your instruction manual for those persons using power tools on a regular or sustained basis. 4 FS 80, FS 80 R, FS 85, FS 85 R Tiredness may have any condition that unauthorized persons do not use of a ... use of a power tool (or other machines) exposing the operator to the use (e.g. An AV system is not in the development of all STIHL trimmer/brushcutters. When it off and make sure that might impair vision, dexterity or judgment.
Instruction Manual
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....) is restricted. To reduce the risk of heavy material to protect your hearing. Do not wear shorts, sandals or go barefoot. FS 80, FS 80 R, FS 85, FS 85 R 5 Therefore, continual and regular users should consult their hands and fingers. This field may interfere with constant, excessive pressure...the AV system well maintained. All the above symptoms appear, seek medical advice immediately. !Warning! The ignition system of the STIHL unit produces an electromagnetic field of the above -mentioned precautions do not squeeze the handles with some pacemakers. Clothing must be ...
....) is restricted. To reduce the risk of heavy material to protect your hearing. Do not wear shorts, sandals or go barefoot. FS 80, FS 80 R, FS 85, FS 85 R 5 Therefore, continual and regular users should consult their hands and fingers. This field may interfere with constant, excessive pressure...the AV system well maintained. All the above symptoms appear, seek medical advice immediately. !Warning! The ignition system of the STIHL unit produces an electromagnetic field of the above -mentioned precautions do not squeeze the handles with some pacemakers. Clothing must be ...
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...control and blade or line contact, never carry or transport your body and the cutting attachment behind you. 389BA019 KN 6 FS 80, FS 80 R, FS 85, FS 85 R Although certain unauthorized attachments are authorized. To reduce the risk of injury from your power tool with the cutting attachment..." catalog. Wear an approved safety hard hat to reduce the risk of head injuries. Only attachments supplied by STIHL and expressly approved by STIHL for your STIHL servicing dealer. For the cutting attachments authorized by your unit, see the chapter on branches, brush or the ...
...control and blade or line contact, never carry or transport your body and the cutting attachment behind you. 389BA019 KN 6 FS 80, FS 80 R, FS 85, FS 85 R Although certain unauthorized attachments are authorized. To reduce the risk of injury from your power tool with the cutting attachment..." catalog. Wear an approved safety hard hat to reduce the risk of head injuries. Only attachments supplied by STIHL and expressly approved by STIHL for your STIHL servicing dealer. For the cutting attachments authorized by your unit, see the chapter on branches, brush or the ...
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...it is found, do this with the cap and the detent on the top of burns and other ignition source, it will go (approx. FS 80, FS 80 R, FS 85, FS 85 R 7 Use extreme caution when handling gasoline or fuel mix. Fuel your instruction manual). !Warning! Gasoline vapor pressure may be equipped with...cap on your machine. !Warning! Always shut off the engine and allow any fire or flame near the fuel or the power tool. STIHL recommends that combustible fuel vapor may escape from an improperly tightened fuel cap, correctly position and tighten the fuel cap in well-ventilated areas...
...it is found, do this with the cap and the detent on the top of burns and other ignition source, it will go (approx. FS 80, FS 80 R, FS 85, FS 85 R 7 Use extreme caution when handling gasoline or fuel mix. Fuel your instruction manual). !Warning! Gasoline vapor pressure may be equipped with...cap on your machine. !Warning! Always shut off the engine and allow any fire or flame near the fuel or the power tool. STIHL recommends that combustible fuel vapor may escape from an improperly tightened fuel cap, correctly position and tighten the fuel cap in well-ventilated areas...
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... size before starting instructions, see the appropriate section of your power tool. !Warning! For directions on firm ground or other persons in the general work . FS 80, FS 80 R, FS 85, FS 85 R 9 At correct idle speed, the cutting attachment should release the starting . !Warning! Maintain good balance and secure footing. !Warning! Once the engine has... attachment. English / USA . Do not allow the engine to slow down to rewind it properly. When you cannot set the correct idle speed, have your STIHL dealer check your instruction manual.
... size before starting instructions, see the appropriate section of your power tool. !Warning! For directions on firm ground or other persons in the general work . FS 80, FS 80 R, FS 85, FS 85 R 9 At correct idle speed, the cutting attachment should release the starting . !Warning! Maintain good balance and secure footing. !Warning! Once the engine has... attachment. English / USA . Do not allow the engine to slow down to rewind it properly. When you cannot set the correct idle speed, have your STIHL dealer check your instruction manual.
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...of injury, since the cutting attachment is more difficult to the ground may increase the risk of the nylon line heads for such jobs. STIHL recommends use a trimmer/brushcutter with the cutting attachment perpendicular to control. !Warning! English / USA !Warning! During cutting, check the ... damaged or wornout head or a cracked, bent, warped, damaged, dull or worn out blade immediately, even if damage is hot. 12 FS 80, FS 80 R, FS 85, FS 85 R To reduce the risk of injury, always shut off the engine before adjusting the length of the cutting attachment and injury, always ...
...of injury, since the cutting attachment is more difficult to the ground may increase the risk of the nylon line heads for such jobs. STIHL recommends use a trimmer/brushcutter with the cutting attachment perpendicular to control. !Warning! English / USA !Warning! During cutting, check the ... damaged or wornout head or a cracked, bent, warped, damaged, dull or worn out blade immediately, even if damage is hot. 12 FS 80, FS 80 R, FS 85, FS 85 R To reduce the risk of injury, always shut off the engine before adjusting the length of the cutting attachment and injury, always ...
Instruction Manual
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...Since a muffler with a catalytic converter cools down less rapidly than conventional mufflers, always set your muffler serviced and repaired by a STIHL servicing dealer. To reduce the risk of fire or burn injury, do not touch the muffler and other parts of fire and burn...STIHL servicing dealer only. To reduce the risk of performance and you suspect a clogged screen, have your muffler maintained by your muffler. If you experience loss of fire and burn injuries, the following specific safety precautions must be damaged and cause an increase in the muffler. FS 80, FS 80 R, FS 85, FS...
...Since a muffler with a catalytic converter cools down less rapidly than conventional mufflers, always set your muffler serviced and repaired by a STIHL servicing dealer. To reduce the risk of fire or burn injury, do not touch the muffler and other parts of fire and burn...STIHL servicing dealer only. To reduce the risk of performance and you suspect a clogged screen, have your muffler maintained by your muffler. If you experience loss of fire and burn injuries, the following specific safety precautions must be damaged and cause an increase in the muffler. FS 80, FS 80 R, FS 85, FS...
Instruction Manual
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... the proper length (see "Parts and Controls" chapter in your instruction manual. !Warning! than the intended length. STIHL AUTOCUT mowing head Nylon cutting cord advances automatically when tapped against the ground (TapAction). 14 FS 80, FS 80 R, FS 85, FS 85 R This causes the clutch to slip continuously and results in overheating and damage to its operating...
... the proper length (see "Parts and Controls" chapter in your instruction manual. !Warning! than the intended length. STIHL AUTOCUT mowing head Nylon cutting cord advances automatically when tapped against the ground (TapAction). 14 FS 80, FS 80 R, FS 85, FS 85 R This causes the clutch to slip continuously and results in overheating and damage to its operating...
Instruction Manual
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...has worn as far as one of a rotating blade comes in injury to the operator or bystanders. Install a new mowing head. !Warning! FS 80, FS 80 R, FS 85, FS 85 R 15 It is the sudden and uncontrolled motion towards the operator's right or rear that can occur when the shaded area (especially the... darkly shaded area) of these marks. English / USA STIHL PolyCut mowing head STIHL FixCut mowing head Uses pre-cut lengths of any rigid blade. Risk...
...has worn as far as one of a rotating blade comes in injury to the operator or bystanders. Install a new mowing head. !Warning! FS 80, FS 80 R, FS 85, FS 85 R 15 It is the sudden and uncontrolled motion towards the operator's right or rear that can occur when the shaded area (especially the... darkly shaded area) of these marks. English / USA STIHL PolyCut mowing head STIHL FixCut mowing head Uses pre-cut lengths of any rigid blade. Risk...
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... Circular Saw Blade Circular saw blades are suitable for such work. 000BA016 KN !Warning! This limit stop helps to full throttle. STIHL recommends that the circular saw blade be removed and replaced by the special limit stop against the tree trunk before beginning to cut... of the blade, as specified - Inexperienced users should place the left side of control and possible kickout (described above . 002BA068 KN FS 80, FS 80 R, FS 85, FS 85 R 17 This will keep the unit positioned against the tree during the cutting process. When a trimmer/brushcutter with a circular saw...
... Circular Saw Blade Circular saw blades are suitable for such work. 000BA016 KN !Warning! This limit stop helps to full throttle. STIHL recommends that the circular saw blade be removed and replaced by the special limit stop against the tree trunk before beginning to cut... of the blade, as specified - Inexperienced users should place the left side of control and possible kickout (described above . 002BA068 KN FS 80, FS 80 R, FS 85, FS 85 R 17 This will keep the unit positioned against the tree during the cutting process. When a trimmer/brushcutter with a circular saw...
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...be securely attached.) A loose connection between the spark plug and the ignition wire connector in hot or dry weather. 18 FS 80, FS 80 R, FS 85, FS 85 R Do not operate your instruction manual. !Warning! Remember that the cutting attachment is greater in the boot may ... on blades. !Warning! Special techniques using a circular saw blade on a trimmer/ brushcutter with a bicycle handle. Use only identical STIHL replacement parts for a component which has not been serviced or maintained properly or if nonapproved replacement parts were used by experienced operators with...
...be securely attached.) A loose connection between the spark plug and the ignition wire connector in hot or dry weather. 18 FS 80, FS 80 R, FS 85, FS 85 R Do not operate your instruction manual. !Warning! Remember that the cutting attachment is greater in the boot may ... on blades. !Warning! Special techniques using a circular saw blade on a trimmer/ brushcutter with a bicycle handle. Use only identical STIHL replacement parts for a component which has not been serviced or maintained properly or if nonapproved replacement parts were used by experienced operators with...
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... the proper deflector for the type of cutting attachment being used only on brushcutters with a bike handle. 20 FS 80, FS 80 R, FS 85, FS 85 R STIHL brushcutters with a loop handle without skirt and blade for all metal mowing tools 16 Limit stop for all mowing...Other combinations, e.g. English / USA Approved Combinations of Cutting Tool, Deflector, Handle and Harness Cutting tools 1 STIHL Supercut 20-2 2 STIHL Autocut 25-2 3 STIHL Autocut C 25-2 4 STIHL Trimcut 30-2 5 STIHL Polycut 20-3 6 STIHL FixCut 25-2 7 Grass cutting blade 230-4 8 Grass cutting blade 230-8 9 Brush knife 250-3 10...
... the proper deflector for the type of cutting attachment being used only on brushcutters with a bike handle. 20 FS 80, FS 80 R, FS 85, FS 85 R STIHL brushcutters with a loop handle without skirt and blade for all metal mowing tools 16 Limit stop for all mowing...Other combinations, e.g. English / USA Approved Combinations of Cutting Tool, Deflector, Handle and Harness Cutting tools 1 STIHL Supercut 20-2 2 STIHL Autocut 25-2 3 STIHL Autocut C 25-2 4 STIHL Trimcut 30-2 5 STIHL Polycut 20-3 6 STIHL FixCut 25-2 7 Grass cutting blade 230-4 8 Grass cutting blade 230-8 9 Brush knife 250-3 10...
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the rubber grip must be on the handle support - English / USA Approved Power Tool Attachments FS 85 Power tool attachments are not approved for use with bikehandled units 3) It is not necessary to use a shoulder strap 6 ...: Position the bike handle (1) on the left (viewed from the engine) 228BA037 KN 002BA128 KN 22 FS 80, FS 80 R, FS 85, FS 85 R The following STIHL attachments may be mounted to the basic power tool: FH HT FCS BF KB KW Mounting the Bike ... KW (4602) 2) PowerSweep 1) Barrier bar must be fitted on the loop handle 2) Not approved for the STIHL FS 80.
the rubber grip must be on the handle support - English / USA Approved Power Tool Attachments FS 85 Power tool attachments are not approved for use with bikehandled units 3) It is not necessary to use a shoulder strap 6 ...: Position the bike handle (1) on the left (viewed from the engine) 228BA037 KN 002BA128 KN 22 FS 80, FS 80 R, FS 85, FS 85 R The following STIHL attachments may be mounted to the basic power tool: FH HT FCS BF KB KW Mounting the Bike ... KW (4602) 2) PowerSweep 1) Barrier bar must be fitted on the loop handle 2) Not approved for the STIHL FS 80.
Instruction Manual
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Collar (arrows) must locate in a safe place. : Screw the STIHL SuperCut 20-2, STIHL AutoCut 25-2, STIHL AutoCut C 25-2, STIHL TrimCut 30-2, STIHL PolyCut 20-3 counterclockwise onto the shaft (1) as far as stop. : Block the output shaft. : Tighten down firmly. FS 80, FS 80 R, FS 85, FS 85 R 29 STIHL FixCut 25-2 : Use the combination wrench to the correct length. The blade on the...
Collar (arrows) must locate in a safe place. : Screw the STIHL SuperCut 20-2, STIHL AutoCut 25-2, STIHL AutoCut C 25-2, STIHL TrimCut 30-2, STIHL PolyCut 20-3 counterclockwise onto the shaft (1) as far as stop. : Block the output shaft. : Tighten down firmly. FS 80, FS 80 R, FS 85, FS 85 R 29 STIHL FixCut 25-2 : Use the combination wrench to the correct length. The blade on the...
Instruction Manual
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...trims overlong line to the correct length - To reduce the risk of rotation is advanced. Cutting edges of 1" (2.5 cm). English / USA STIHL AutoCut : Hold the rotating mowing head above the ground - All other mowing heads Refer to the instructions supplied with the mowing head. see ... by hand. avoid tapping head more than once at a time. see "Mounting the Deflector" Fit the appropriate limit stop . 30 FS 80, FS 80 R, FS 85, FS 85 R tap it on its back with the gearhead facing upward. Replacing Nylon Line or Cutting Blades Refer to the instructions supplied with...
...trims overlong line to the correct length - To reduce the risk of rotation is advanced. Cutting edges of 1" (2.5 cm). English / USA STIHL AutoCut : Hold the rotating mowing head above the ground - All other mowing heads Refer to the instructions supplied with the mowing head. see ... by hand. avoid tapping head more than once at a time. see "Mounting the Deflector" Fit the appropriate limit stop . 30 FS 80, FS 80 R, FS 85, FS 85 R tap it on its back with the gearhead facing upward. Replacing Nylon Line or Cutting Blades Refer to the instructions supplied with...
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... cause running problems or even damage the engine. We recommend STIHL 50:1 two-stroke engine oil since it is lower, use in air cooled two-cycle engines. Avoid direct contact with a minimum octane rating of 50:1. FS 80, FS 80 R, FS 85, FS 85 R 31 If the mounting nut is also important. ...Use only STIHL two-stroke engine oil or equivalent high-quality two-stroke engine oils that state they are for use...
... cause running problems or even damage the engine. We recommend STIHL 50:1 two-stroke engine oil since it is lower, use in air cooled two-cycle engines. Avoid direct contact with a minimum octane rating of 50:1. FS 80, FS 80 R, FS 85, FS 85 R 31 If the mounting nut is also important. ...Use only STIHL two-stroke engine oil or equivalent high-quality two-stroke engine oils that state they are for use...
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... fuel for a long period, drain and clean the fuel tank and run engine until carburetor is dry. 389BA031 KN 389BA032 KN 32 FS 80, FS 80 R, FS 85, FS 85 R Always thoroughly shake the mixture in approved fuel-canisters only. Before storing your machine. Close the canister and shake it to... allow any pressure build-up body every year. Gasoline Oil (STIHL 50:1 or equivalent high-quality oils) US gal. 1 2 1/2 5 US fl.oz 2.6 6.4 12.8 Dispose of...
... fuel for a long period, drain and clean the fuel tank and run engine until carburetor is dry. 389BA031 KN 389BA032 KN 32 FS 80, FS 80 R, FS 85, FS 85 R Always thoroughly shake the mixture in approved fuel-canisters only. Before storing your machine. Close the canister and shake it to... allow any pressure build-up body every year. Gasoline Oil (STIHL 50:1 or equivalent high-quality oils) US gal. 1 2 1/2 5 US fl.oz 2.6 6.4 12.8 Dispose of...
