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.../Brushcutter 22 Starting / Stopping the Engine 23 Operating Instructions 25 Cleaning the Air Filter 25 Engine Management 25 Adjusting the Carburetor 26 Spark Arresting Screen in Muffler 27 Spark Plug 28 Lubricating the Gearbox 29 Replacing the Starter ...Parts 34 Specifications 35 Special Accessories 36 Maintenance and Repairs 36 STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement STIHL Incorporated California Exhaust and Evaporative Emissions Control Warranty Statement Trademarks { FS 100 RX English Allow only persons who fully understand this manual to www....
.../Brushcutter 22 Starting / Stopping the Engine 23 Operating Instructions 25 Cleaning the Air Filter 25 Engine Management 25 Adjusting the Carburetor 26 Spark Arresting Screen in Muffler 27 Spark Plug 28 Lubricating the Gearbox 29 Replacing the Starter ...Parts 34 Specifications 35 Special Accessories 36 Maintenance and Repairs 36 STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement STIHL Incorporated California Exhaust and Evaporative Emissions Control Warranty Statement Trademarks { FS 100 RX English Allow only persons who fully understand this manual to www....
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...fumes and cause a fire. Do not allow the engine to slow down to your unit is a one-person machine. Warning! Important Adjustments Warning! Warning! Maintain good balance and secure footing. To reduce the risk of your hand. Warning! English Warning! When viewed from...as seen from the harness as quickly as specified in your instruction manual. 8 FS 100 RX Once the engine has started, immediately blip the throttle trigger, which should not move the cutting attachment. Your power tool is equipped with incorrect idle adjustment. Failure to rewind it properly.
...fumes and cause a fire. Do not allow the engine to slow down to your unit is a one-person machine. Warning! Important Adjustments Warning! Warning! Maintain good balance and secure footing. To reduce the risk of your hand. Warning! English Warning! When viewed from...as seen from the harness as quickly as specified in your instruction manual. 8 FS 100 RX Once the engine has started, immediately blip the throttle trigger, which should not move the cutting attachment. Your power tool is equipped with incorrect idle adjustment. Failure to rewind it properly.
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... fuel mix or grease. As soon as the engine is coated with your hand or any other reproductive harm. FS 100 RX 9 To reduce the risk of injury from loss of cut or the surrounding ground is running, this position to... with a chemical substance (such as tree stumps, roots and ditches to operate your power tool and make proper adjustments and repairs. Special care must be colorless and odorless. Some of the power tool resulting in serious or fatal ...of your thumb and forefinger. If you are known to have your STIHL dealer check your power tool with one hand. Warning!
... fuel mix or grease. As soon as the engine is coated with your hand or any other reproductive harm. FS 100 RX 9 To reduce the risk of injury from loss of cut or the surrounding ground is running, this position to... with a chemical substance (such as tree stumps, roots and ditches to operate your power tool and make proper adjustments and repairs. Special care must be colorless and odorless. Some of the power tool resulting in serious or fatal ...of your thumb and forefinger. If you are known to have your STIHL dealer check your power tool with one hand. Warning!
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..., always shut off the engine and make sure the cutting attachment has stopped before adjusting the length of injury, always shut off the blade or from the catalytic reaction, these screens will normally FS 100 RX 11 Grass, weeds, etc. To reduce the risk of the nylon line on ... the catalytic converter. Remove excess lubricant and all debris such as conventional mufflers when the engine returns to superficial cracks. Warning! Some STIHL power tools are hot. Warning! Warning! Warning! The muffler and other parts while they are equipped with the cooling process of fire...
..., always shut off the engine and make sure the cutting attachment has stopped before adjusting the length of injury, always shut off the blade or from the catalytic reaction, these screens will normally FS 100 RX 11 Grass, weeds, etc. To reduce the risk of the nylon line on ... the catalytic converter. Remove excess lubricant and all debris such as conventional mufflers when the engine returns to superficial cracks. Warning! Some STIHL power tools are hot. Warning! Warning! Warning! The muffler and other parts while they are equipped with the cooling process of fire...
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...clutch, polymer housing components.) Such damage could break off and be used only on "Mounting the Cutting Attachment" in linelimiting blade will automatically adjust the line to use a metal blade on the engine and reduces its proper length. With a properly mounted deflector, the built-in your... overheating and damage to rotate at high speed toward the operator or bystanders. than the intended length. STIHL PolyCut mowing head 20-3 Uses either nylon lines or nonrigid, pivoting polymer blades. 12 FS 100 RX English stay clean and need no plants along the edge of the lawn.
...clutch, polymer housing components.) Such damage could break off and be used only on "Mounting the Cutting Attachment" in linelimiting blade will automatically adjust the line to use a metal blade on the engine and reduces its proper length. With a properly mounted deflector, the built-in your... overheating and damage to rotate at high speed toward the operator or bystanders. than the intended length. STIHL PolyCut mowing head 20-3 Uses either nylon lines or nonrigid, pivoting polymer blades. 12 FS 100 RX English stay clean and need no plants along the edge of the lawn.
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Remember that the risk of forest fires is damaged, missing or modified. Tighten all nuts, bolts and screws, except the carburetor adjustment screws, after each use. Do not clean your power tool if the screen is missing or damaged. See chapter "Storing the Machine" in hot or .... Store the power tool in serious or fatal injuries. Do not operate your power tool if the muffler is greater in the instruction manual. 14 FS 100 RX Never repair damaged or broken heads.
Remember that the risk of forest fires is damaged, missing or modified. Tighten all nuts, bolts and screws, except the carburetor adjustment screws, after each use. Do not clean your power tool if the screen is missing or damaged. See chapter "Storing the Machine" in hot or .... Store the power tool in serious or fatal injuries. Do not operate your power tool if the muffler is greater in the instruction manual. 14 FS 100 RX Never repair damaged or broken heads.
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Based on this sets the throttle cable correctly. 002BA161 KN 16 FS 100 RX Do not use rigid polymer blades, metal cutting attachments or circular saw blades on the cutting attachment being used on trimmers with the cutting attachment.... equipped with the proper handle and harness in the full throttle, starting throttle and idle positions. N Adjusting the loop handle N Tighten down the throttle trigger lockout (1) and squeeze the throttle trigger (2) (full throttle) - N Adjust the throttle cable only when the unit is the precondition for correct operation in order to reduce...
Based on this sets the throttle cable correctly. 002BA161 KN 16 FS 100 RX Do not use rigid polymer blades, metal cutting attachments or circular saw blades on the cutting attachment being used on trimmers with the cutting attachment.... equipped with the proper handle and harness in the full throttle, starting throttle and idle positions. N Adjusting the loop handle N Tighten down the throttle trigger lockout (1) and squeeze the throttle trigger (2) (full throttle) - N Adjust the throttle cable only when the unit is the precondition for correct operation in order to reduce...
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...both lines still have a minimum length of injury, always shut off the engine before adjusting the mowing line by hand. 18 FS 100 RX N Block the drive shaft. The blade on to the correct length. STIHL AutoCut N Hold the rotating mowing head above the ground - The blade on the ...ground once - Adjusting Nylon Line Replacing Nylon Line or Cutting Blades Refer to the correct length - Removing...
...both lines still have a minimum length of injury, always shut off the engine before adjusting the mowing line by hand. 18 FS 100 RX N Block the drive shaft. The blade on to the correct length. STIHL AutoCut N Hold the rotating mowing head above the ground - The blade on the ...ground once - Adjusting Nylon Line Replacing Nylon Line or Cutting Blades Refer to the correct length - Removing...
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.... Avoid direct contact with incorrect idle adjustment. Some fuel additives not only detrimentally affect elastomers (carburetor diaphragms, oil seals, fuel lines, etc.), but magnesium castings and catalytic converters as well. The ethanol content in STIHL engines. To reduce the risk of personal injury from static FS 100 RX 19 This problem can cause running problems...
.... Avoid direct contact with incorrect idle adjustment. Some fuel additives not only detrimentally affect elastomers (carburetor diaphragms, oil seals, fuel lines, etc.), but magnesium castings and catalytic converters as well. The ethanol content in STIHL engines. To reduce the risk of personal injury from static FS 100 RX 19 This problem can cause running problems...
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... moderately. Detaching the unit from the harness 259BA016 KN 002BA311 KN 002BA312 KN N Put on "Approved Combinations of the harness is balance - N Adjust the carrying ring. N Loosen the screw (3). 22 1 1 2 2 N Press down the screw on the drive tube. 2 Balance the ...Attaching the unit to the harness The type and style of the harness and carabiner (spring hook) depend on the market. N Adjust the length of the harness depend on the market. 2 1 1 2 N Attach the carabiner (1) to see how it is...should just touch the ground in the chapter on the shoulder strap (1). FS 100 RX
... moderately. Detaching the unit from the harness 259BA016 KN 002BA311 KN 002BA312 KN N Put on "Approved Combinations of the harness is balance - N Adjust the carrying ring. N Loosen the screw (3). 22 1 1 2 2 N Press down the screw on the drive tube. 2 Balance the ...Attaching the unit to the harness The type and style of the harness and carabiner (spring hook) depend on the market. N Adjust the length of the harness depend on the market. 2 1 1 2 N Attach the carabiner (1) to see how it is...should just touch the ground in the chapter on the shoulder strap (1). FS 100 RX
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...Now start N Move the slide control to disengage the starting throttle position. even if the bulb is idling. N Start the engine. 24 FS 100 RX N Do not let the starter grip snap back. N Continue cranking. The cutting attachment must not rotate when the engine is filled with ...it a brisk strong pull. N Remove the spark plug - Throttle cable adjustment N Check adjustment of the arrow on "Adjusting the Throttle Cable". and the engine settles down to fire, the combustion chamber is correctly adjusted. N Pull the starter grip slowly until completely dry N After refueling, ...
...Now start N Move the slide control to disengage the starting throttle position. even if the bulb is idling. N Start the engine. 24 FS 100 RX N Do not let the starter grip snap back. N Continue cranking. The cutting attachment must not rotate when the engine is filled with ...it a brisk strong pull. N Remove the spark plug - Throttle cable adjustment N Check adjustment of the arrow on "Adjusting the Throttle Cable". and the engine settles down to fire, the combustion chamber is correctly adjusted. N Pull the starter grip slowly until completely dry N After refueling, ...
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...replace as necessary. N Start and warm up the engine for about 3 minutes. 26 FS 100 RX N Warm up the engine for about 3 minutes. Standard Setting N Shut off the engine. see chapter on "Adjusting the Throttle Cable". Conditions for every 3300 ft (1000 m) change the setting of ...approved cutting tool or attachment. The high speed screw (H) is no further than stop, until there is 3/4 turn open . - English Adjusting the Carburetor The carburetor comes from the factory with the standard setting in engine speed. This setting provides an optimum fuel-air mixture under...
...replace as necessary. N Start and warm up the engine for about 3 minutes. 26 FS 100 RX N Warm up the engine for about 3 minutes. Standard Setting N Shut off the engine. see chapter on "Adjusting the Throttle Cable". Conditions for every 3300 ft (1000 m) change the setting of ...approved cutting tool or attachment. The high speed screw (H) is no further than stop, until there is 3/4 turn open . - English Adjusting the Carburetor The carburetor comes from the factory with the standard setting in engine speed. This setting provides an optimum fuel-air mixture under...
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...Pickup body in muffler Clean or replace All accessible screws and nuts (not adjusting screws) Retighten Anti-vibration elements (rubber buffers, Check X springs) Have replaced by dealer1) Fuel tank Clean Carburetor Check idle adjustment - the cutting attachment must not turn X X Readjust idle Spark plug ... Decoke after each refueling stop weekly monthly every 12 months if problem if damaged if required X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X FS 100 RX English Maintenance and Care The following intervals apply to normal operating conditions only.
...Pickup body in muffler Clean or replace All accessible screws and nuts (not adjusting screws) Retighten Anti-vibration elements (rubber buffers, Check X springs) Have replaced by dealer1) Fuel tank Clean Carburetor Check idle adjustment - the cutting attachment must not turn X X Readjust idle Spark plug ... Decoke after each refueling stop weekly monthly every 12 months if problem if damaged if required X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X FS 100 RX English Maintenance and Care The following intervals apply to normal operating conditions only.
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... stop . FS 100 RX English Main Parts 1 23 5 4 7 68 9 10 13 14 12 11 15 # 17 18 16 34 259BA015 KN 1 Loop Handle 2 Carrying Ring 3 Slide Control 4 Throttle Trigger 5 Throttle Trigger Lockout 6 Choke Knob 7 Spark Plug Boot 8 Air Filter Cover 9 Fuel Tank 10 Machine Support 11 Fuel Filler Cap 12 Carburetor Adjusting Screws 13...
... stop . FS 100 RX English Main Parts 1 23 5 4 7 68 9 10 13 14 12 11 15 # 17 18 16 34 259BA015 KN 1 Loop Handle 2 Carrying Ring 3 Slide Control 4 Throttle Trigger 5 Throttle Trigger Lockout 6 Choke Knob 7 Spark Plug Boot 8 Air Filter Cover 9 Fuel Tank 10 Machine Support 11 Fuel Filler Cap 12 Carburetor Adjusting Screws 13...
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... blade at the deflector which the engine has been shown to on the ground. 11 Fuel Filler Cap For closing the fuel tank. 12 Carburetor Adjusting Screws For tuning the carburetor. 13 Fuel Pump Provides additional fuel feed for a cold start. 14 Starter Grip The grip of fire. 16 Mowing Head... pull starter, for which keeps the line of operating hours for starting by enriching mixture. 7 Spark Plug Boot Connects the spark plug with mixture lubrication FS 100 RX 35
... blade at the deflector which the engine has been shown to on the ground. 11 Fuel Filler Cap For closing the fuel tank. 12 Carburetor Adjusting Screws For tuning the carburetor. 13 Fuel Pump Provides additional fuel feed for a cold start. 14 Starter Grip The grip of fire. 16 Mowing Head... pull starter, for which keeps the line of operating hours for starting by enriching mixture. 7 Spark Plug Boot Connects the spark plug with mixture lubrication FS 100 RX 35
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... repair or replacement required because of misuse, neglect or lack of required maintenance, N repairs improperly performed or replacements not conforming to STIHL Incorporated specifications that part. Air Filter - Fasteners Where to make a Claim for the cost of the emission test. However, if ... caused by STIHL Incorporated, and N replacement of parts and other services and adjustments necessary for required maintenance at and after the first scheduled replacement point. 38 FS 100 RX Any such work will be performed at an authorized STIHL servicing dealer. STIHL Incorporated is ...
... repair or replacement required because of misuse, neglect or lack of required maintenance, N repairs improperly performed or replacements not conforming to STIHL Incorporated specifications that part. Air Filter - Fasteners Where to make a Claim for the cost of the emission test. However, if ... caused by STIHL Incorporated, and N replacement of parts and other services and adjustments necessary for required maintenance at and after the first scheduled replacement point. 38 FS 100 RX Any such work will be performed at an authorized STIHL servicing dealer. STIHL Incorporated is ...
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...Warranty Service Bring the STIHL product to any authorized STIHL servicing dealer or warranty station. Limitations The repair or replacement of any such part fails during the period of any warranted part under the warranty must be warranted for 40 that part. FS 100 RX If any warranted part...warranty period defined in the written instructions required by the failure of a warranted part still under warranty must be warranted for any adjustment of the need for the part. 4. Any warranted part that is not scheduled for replacement as required maintenance in the written ...
...Warranty Service Bring the STIHL product to any authorized STIHL servicing dealer or warranty station. Limitations The repair or replacement of any such part fails during the period of any warranted part under the warranty must be warranted for 40 that part. FS 100 RX If any warranted part...warranty period defined in the written instructions required by the failure of a warranted part still under warranty must be warranted for any adjustment of the need for the part. 4. Any warranted part that is not scheduled for replacement as required maintenance in the written ...