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...some special safety precautions must be recycled. KG, 2015 0458-260-8621-D. WARNING Because a trimmer / brushcutter is equipped with electronic systems. 1 © ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. VA9.E15. 0000000802_019_GB Guide to Using this Manual 2 Safety Precautions and ...performance and satisfaction from your STIHL trimmer / 48 brushcutter, it is protected by Dealer 41 { FS 90, FS 90 R Maintenance and Care Main Parts Specifications Maintenance and Repairs Disposal STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement STIHL Incorporated California Exhaust and Evaporative ...
...some special safety precautions must be recycled. KG, 2015 0458-260-8621-D. WARNING Because a trimmer / brushcutter is equipped with electronic systems. 1 © ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. VA9.E15. 0000000802_019_GB Guide to Using this Manual 2 Safety Precautions and ...performance and satisfaction from your STIHL trimmer / 48 brushcutter, it is protected by Dealer 41 { FS 90, FS 90 R Maintenance and Care Main Parts Specifications Maintenance and Repairs Disposal STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement STIHL Incorporated California Exhaust and Evaporative ...
Instruction Manual
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... of this manual as a trimmer with a loop handle. FS models with the proper handle, harness and deflector for the type of cutting attachment you . Observe all STIHL trimmers / brushcutters. WARNING The use of distribution) as a "trimmer / brushcutter." Thrown objects,... risk of these Safety Precautions, to clear saplings or small trees. Safety Precautions and Working Techniques Because a trimmer / brushcutter is a highspeed, fast-cutting power tool sometimes equipped with a rigid metal blade. It is not... Most of injury to bystanders and damage to the use . FS 90, FS 90 R 3
... of this manual as a trimmer with a loop handle. FS models with the proper handle, harness and deflector for the type of cutting attachment you . Observe all STIHL trimmers / brushcutters. WARNING The use of distribution) as a "trimmer / brushcutter." Thrown objects,... risk of these Safety Precautions, to clear saplings or small trees. Safety Precautions and Working Techniques Because a trimmer / brushcutter is a highspeed, fast-cutting power tool sometimes equipped with a rigid metal blade. It is not... Most of injury to bystanders and damage to the use . FS 90, FS 90 R 3
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...damage and tissue necrosis. Take frequent breaks. Proper Clothing To reduce the risk of a trimmer / brushcutter involves 1. If you are available with an anti-vibration ("AV") system designed...not sustain whitefinger disease or carpal tunnel syndrome. WARNING The ignition system of the STIHL unit produces an electromagnetic field of the above -mentioned precautions do not squeeze the ...) or carpal tunnel syndrome. This field may also ricochet and strike the operator. 4 FS 90, FS 90 R Working with some pacemakers. An AV system is recommended for those persons using power tools on ...
...damage and tissue necrosis. Take frequent breaks. Proper Clothing To reduce the risk of a trimmer / brushcutter involves 1. If you are available with an anti-vibration ("AV") system designed...not sustain whitefinger disease or carpal tunnel syndrome. WARNING The ignition system of the STIHL unit produces an electromagnetic field of the above -mentioned precautions do not squeeze the ...) or carpal tunnel syndrome. This field may also ricochet and strike the operator. 4 FS 90, FS 90 R Working with some pacemakers. An AV system is recommended for those persons using power tools on ...
Instruction Manual
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... gas vapor and fumes, remove the fuel filler cap on your machine. Select bare ground for additional information. 6 FS 90, FS 90 R Keep the hot muffler away from burns, never attempt to cool before starting the engine. In order to reduce... carefully so as possible. If spilled and ignited by hand as securely as to the unit. Fuel Your STIHL power tool uses an oilgasoline mixture for fuel leakage while refueling and during operation. Use extreme caution when handling... source, it has been completely removed from the fueling spot before putting a trimmer / brushcutter down.
... gas vapor and fumes, remove the fuel filler cap on your machine. Select bare ground for additional information. 6 FS 90, FS 90 R Keep the hot muffler away from burns, never attempt to cool before starting the engine. In order to reduce... carefully so as possible. If spilled and ignited by hand as securely as to the unit. Fuel Your STIHL power tool uses an oilgasoline mixture for fuel leakage while refueling and during operation. Use extreme caution when handling... source, it has been completely removed from the fueling spot before putting a trimmer / brushcutter down.
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...WARNING If the vegetation being cut injuries, keep hands and feet away from the cutting attachment. Keep proper footing and balance at the source FS 90, FS 90 R 9 For better footing, clear away scrub and cuttings. carbon monoxide) may result. To reduce the risk of the gases (e.g. Loss... loss of dust and other airborne contaminants, in difficult, overgrown terrain. Keep your hands in poorly ventilated locations. Make sure your trimmer handles and grips are known to have an allergic or asthmatic reaction. Be extremely cautious when working . English WARNING As soon as...
...WARNING If the vegetation being cut injuries, keep hands and feet away from the cutting attachment. Keep proper footing and balance at the source FS 90, FS 90 R 9 For better footing, clear away scrub and cuttings. carbon monoxide) may result. To reduce the risk of the gases (e.g. Loss... loss of dust and other airborne contaminants, in difficult, overgrown terrain. Keep your hands in poorly ventilated locations. Make sure your trimmer handles and grips are known to have an allergic or asthmatic reaction. Be extremely cautious when working . English WARNING As soon as...
Instruction Manual
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...: To reduce the risk of injury, remove stones, pieces of eye and other solid objects which may be replaced. Never use your STIHL dealer. WARNING Replace a cracked, damaged or wornout head or a cracked, bent, warped, damaged, dull or worn out blade immediately,...intervals with a loose cutting attachment. When the inhalation of an emergency, shut off the trimmer / brushcutter, which could be substantially controlled, i.e., kept at ground level with respect to 10 FS 90, FS 90 R Make sure that the wind or operating process directs any bystanders should wear a respirator...
...: To reduce the risk of injury, remove stones, pieces of eye and other solid objects which may be replaced. Never use your STIHL dealer. WARNING Replace a cracked, damaged or wornout head or a cracked, bent, warped, damaged, dull or worn out blade immediately,...intervals with a loose cutting attachment. When the inhalation of an emergency, shut off the trimmer / brushcutter, which could be substantially controlled, i.e., kept at ground level with respect to 10 FS 90, FS 90 R Make sure that the wind or operating process directs any bystanders should wear a respirator...
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...of fire and burn injuries when using a catalytic converter, always set your instruction manual. STIHL PolyCut mowing head Uses either nylon lines or nonrigid, pivoting polymer blades. Observe wear indicators. 12 FS 90, FS 90 R To reduce the risk of damaging tree bark etc. clutch, polymer housing components)....line longer than polymer blades. However, the polymer-bladed STIHL PolyCut produces a better cut with mowing head). Pieces of the lawn. STIHL SuperCut mowing head Fresh line is shut off and be used only on trimmers / brushcutters equipped with a line-limiting blade in ...
...of fire and burn injuries when using a catalytic converter, always set your instruction manual. STIHL PolyCut mowing head Uses either nylon lines or nonrigid, pivoting polymer blades. Observe wear indicators. 12 FS 90, FS 90 R To reduce the risk of damaging tree bark etc. clutch, polymer housing components)....line longer than polymer blades. However, the polymer-bladed STIHL PolyCut produces a better cut with mowing head). Pieces of the lawn. STIHL SuperCut mowing head Fresh line is shut off and be used only on trimmers / brushcutters equipped with a line-limiting blade in ...
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...the power tool and result in an arc. This may catch or jerk the trimmer / brushcutter forward. When a trimmer / brushcutter with stones, rocks or the ground. The higher the cutting attachment ... in serious injury. WARNING To reduce the risk that the standard deflector be removed and 14 FS 90, FS 90 R sweep it to avoid "kickout" (blade thrust) situations. Resharpen the brush knife regularly ...shatter. English To cut wild growth and scrub, lower the rotating brush knife down small trees, STIHL recommends that the blade will crack and / or break, avoid all times. Use the power ...
...the power tool and result in an arc. This may catch or jerk the trimmer / brushcutter forward. When a trimmer / brushcutter with stones, rocks or the ground. The higher the cutting attachment ... in serious injury. WARNING To reduce the risk that the standard deflector be removed and 14 FS 90, FS 90 R sweep it to avoid "kickout" (blade thrust) situations. Resharpen the brush knife regularly ...shatter. English To cut wild growth and scrub, lower the rotating brush knife down small trees, STIHL recommends that the blade will crack and / or break, avoid all times. Use the power ...
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...English MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND STORING Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission control devices and systems may be applied to keep the trimmer / brushcutter against the tree during the cutting operation and will reduce the risk of loss of control and possible kickout (described above... be used , STIHL may cause serious or fatal injury. Before starting the cut with specialized training in good condition. WARNING Use the specified spark plug, and make a warranty claim for maintenance and repair. Always press the spark plug boot snugly onto FS 90, FS 90 R 15 This ...
...English MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND STORING Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission control devices and systems may be applied to keep the trimmer / brushcutter against the tree during the cutting operation and will reduce the risk of loss of control and possible kickout (described above... be used , STIHL may cause serious or fatal injury. Before starting the cut with specialized training in good condition. WARNING Use the specified spark plug, and make a warranty claim for maintenance and repair. Always press the spark plug boot snugly onto FS 90, FS 90 R 15 This ...
Instruction Manual
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Removing the clamp moldings FCS BF KB KW FS 90, FS 90 R 228BA066 KN N Hold the lower clamp (1) and ... released. the clamps are pushed apart by the two springs (4 and 5). 19 Approved Power Tool Attachments The following STIHL interchangeable attachments may be mounted on the basic machine: FH HT Interchangeable attachment BF FCS 1) 2) FH HL 0°...HL 135° 1) HT 1) KB (4601) 1) KW (4601) 1) Use Soil cultivator Edger Scrub cutter Hedge trimmer Hedge trimmer Pole pruner Bristle brush Sweeper drum assembly 1) not approved for machines with bicycle handle 2) harness need not be used...
Removing the clamp moldings FCS BF KB KW FS 90, FS 90 R 228BA066 KN N Hold the lower clamp (1) and ... released. the clamps are pushed apart by the two springs (4 and 5). 19 Approved Power Tool Attachments The following STIHL interchangeable attachments may be mounted on the basic machine: FH HT Interchangeable attachment BF FCS 1) 2) FH HL 0°...HL 135° 1) HT 1) KB (4601) 1) KW (4601) 1) Use Soil cultivator Edger Scrub cutter Hedge trimmer Hedge trimmer Pole pruner Bristle brush Sweeper drum assembly 1) not approved for machines with bicycle handle 2) harness need not be used...
Instruction Manual
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...throttle trigger can be activated. 10 Throttle Cable Retainer Secures the throttle cable to the drive tube. 11 Carrying Ring Connects the trimmer/brushcutter to reduce the risk of fire. 6 Bike Handle For easy control of the machine with Spark Arresting Screen Muffler reduces ...Screws For tuning the carburetor. 3 Starter Grip The grip of the pull starter, for all Mowing Attachments 5 Skirt 6 Metal Mowing Tool 002BA114 KN FS 90, FS 90 R 45 Keeps the choke partially open during cutting work . 7 Throttle Trigger Controls the speed of the engine. 8 Slide Control For starting by enriching...
...throttle trigger can be activated. 10 Throttle Cable Retainer Secures the throttle cable to the drive tube. 11 Carrying Ring Connects the trimmer/brushcutter to reduce the risk of fire. 6 Bike Handle For easy control of the machine with Spark Arresting Screen Muffler reduces ...Screws For tuning the carburetor. 3 Starter Grip The grip of the pull starter, for all Mowing Attachments 5 Skirt 6 Metal Mowing Tool 002BA114 KN FS 90, FS 90 R 45 Keeps the choke partially open during cutting work . 7 Throttle Trigger Controls the speed of the engine. 8 Slide Control For starting by enriching...