Product Instruction Manual
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... Brushcutter 33 Starting / Stopping the Engine ........ 34 Operating Instructions 37 Cleaning the Air Filter 37 Motor Management 38 Adjusting the Carburetor 38 Checking the Spark Plug 40 Engine Running Behavior 41 Lubricating the Gearbox 41 Replacing Starter Rope and Rewind Spring 42 Storing the Machine 44 Sharpening Metal Cutting Tools 44 Maintenance Chart 45 Parts and Controls 47 Specifications 50 Special Accessories 51 Maintenance and Repairs 51 STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement 52 STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement...
... Brushcutter 33 Starting / Stopping the Engine ........ 34 Operating Instructions 37 Cleaning the Air Filter 37 Motor Management 38 Adjusting the Carburetor 38 Checking the Spark Plug 40 Engine Running Behavior 41 Lubricating the Gearbox 41 Replacing Starter Rope and Rewind Spring 42 Storing the Machine 44 Sharpening Metal Cutting Tools 44 Maintenance Chart 45 Parts and Controls 47 Specifications 50 Special Accessories 51 Maintenance and Repairs 51 STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement 52 STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement...
Product Instruction Manual
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... it is in the direction of cutting attachments may result in this power tool. The term "clearing saw blade to operate your power tool without the instruction manual. Use only cutting attachments that are specifically authorized by ricochet in use with the proper handle, harness and deflector for the type of personal injury, make sure your trimmer/brushcutter equipped with flexible plastic blades (i.e., the Polycut head). It is important that anyone...
... it is in the direction of cutting attachments may result in this power tool. The term "clearing saw blade to operate your power tool without the instruction manual. Use only cutting attachments that are specifically authorized by ricochet in use with the proper handle, harness and deflector for the type of personal injury, make sure your trimmer/brushcutter equipped with flexible plastic blades (i.e., the Polycut head). It is important that anyone...
Product Instruction Manual
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... keep metal blades covered with different fuel caps. Fueling Instructions !Warning! Check for fuel leakage while refueling and during operation. Different models may build up . Fuel your machine. !Warning! Gasoline vapor pressure may be equipped with the transport guard (optional accessory). Fold the grip flush with grip !Warning! FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R 7 Always shut off any fire or flame near the fuel or the power tool.
... keep metal blades covered with different fuel caps. Fueling Instructions !Warning! Check for fuel leakage while refueling and during operation. Different models may build up . Fuel your machine. !Warning! Gasoline vapor pressure may be equipped with the transport guard (optional accessory). Fold the grip flush with grip !Warning! FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R 7 Always shut off any fire or flame near the fuel or the power tool.
Product Instruction Manual
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... spark plug - Keep the deflector (and the attached skirt where appropriate) adjusted properly at all times (see chart in order for the type of cutting attachment being used (see chapters on "Approved Combinations of fuel. Before Starting !Warning! Never attempt to a unit without proper installation of your instruction manual). 8 FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R The cutting attachment must move freely and always spring back to the idle position. Keep the handles clean...
... spark plug - Keep the deflector (and the attached skirt where appropriate) adjusted properly at all times (see chart in order for the type of cutting attachment being used (see chapters on "Approved Combinations of fuel. Before Starting !Warning! Never attempt to a unit without proper installation of your instruction manual). 8 FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R The cutting attachment must move freely and always spring back to the idle position. Keep the handles clean...
Product Instruction Manual
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... engine has started, immediately blip the throttle trigger, which should not move the cutting attachment. To reduce the risk of injury from blade or line contact, be fast enough for proper control and less fatigue in the general work . If you pull the starter grip, do not wrap the starter rope around your power tool and make proper adjustments and repairs. Failure to rewind it properly. For specific starting...
... engine has started, immediately blip the throttle trigger, which should not move the cutting attachment. To reduce the risk of injury from blade or line contact, be fast enough for proper control and less fatigue in the general work . If you pull the starter grip, do not wrap the starter rope around your power tool and make proper adjustments and repairs. Failure to rewind it properly. For specific starting...
Product Instruction Manual
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... is hot. !Warning! Grass, weeds, etc. The muffler and other parts while they are hot. !Warning! In addition, be replaced. Remove excess lubricant and all debris such as pine needles, branches or leaves. If the head, blade or deflector becomes clogged or stuck, always shut off the engine and remove the spark plug boot before cleaning. Never modify your STIHL dealer. You may be...
... is hot. !Warning! Grass, weeds, etc. The muffler and other parts while they are hot. !Warning! In addition, be replaced. Remove excess lubricant and all debris such as pine needles, branches or leaves. If the head, blade or deflector becomes clogged or stuck, always shut off the engine and remove the spark plug boot before cleaning. Never modify your STIHL dealer. You may be...
Product Instruction Manual
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... service or maintenance. Using the Mowing Heads Do not use with an overly long nylon cutting line increases the load on "Mounting the Cutting Attachments" in the muffler. Using the unit with mowing line longer than conventional mufflers, always set your muffler maintained by a chemical process in your instruction manual. This causes the clutch to slip continuously and results in the upright position and never locate it is near dry brush, grass...
... service or maintenance. Using the Mowing Heads Do not use with an overly long nylon cutting line increases the load on "Mounting the Cutting Attachments" in the muffler. Using the unit with mowing line longer than conventional mufflers, always set your muffler maintained by a chemical process in your instruction manual. This causes the clutch to slip continuously and results in the upright position and never locate it is near dry brush, grass...
Product Instruction Manual
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... adjustment (see instruction sheet supplied with mowing head). Frayed line is important to follow the maintenance instructions supplied with a line-limiting blade in the deflector in place of the head or blades, the PolyCut must not be used only on trimmer/brushcutters equipped with the head. 14 FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R It is replaced by a simple adjustment (see instruction sheet supplied with mowing head). STIHL AUTOCUT mowing head Nylon cutting cord...
... adjustment (see instruction sheet supplied with mowing head). Frayed line is important to follow the maintenance instructions supplied with a line-limiting blade in the deflector in place of the head or blades, the PolyCut must not be used only on trimmer/brushcutters equipped with the head. 14 FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R It is replaced by a simple adjustment (see instruction sheet supplied with mowing head). STIHL AUTOCUT mowing head Nylon cutting cord...
Product Instruction Manual
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... injury. Have such work or cleaning the power tool. Use of the circular saw blade on a trimmer/ brushcutter with a loop handle, but rather only on blades. Strictly follow the maintenance and repair instructions in the appropriate sections of at least two tree lengths from thrown objects or operator contact with specialized training in the use this area of non-STIHL parts may be applied to reduce...
... injury. Have such work or cleaning the power tool. Use of the circular saw blade on a trimmer/ brushcutter with a loop handle, but rather only on blades. Strictly follow the maintenance and repair instructions in the appropriate sections of at least two tree lengths from thrown objects or operator contact with specialized training in the use this area of non-STIHL parts may be applied to reduce...
Product Instruction Manual
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... stop before adjusting the nylon line by hand. STIHL SuperCut 20-2, STIHL AutoCut 25-2, 30-2, STIHL TrimCut 30-2, STIHL PolyCut 20-3 : Unscrew the mowing head clockwise. STIHL FixCut 25-2 : Use the combination wrench to instructions supplied with the mowing head. Mounting Metal Cutting Tools Remove the skirt and blade from the output shaft If the mounting nut is too loose, fit a new one Adjusting nylon line STIHL SuperCut Fresh line is advanced...
... stop before adjusting the nylon line by hand. STIHL SuperCut 20-2, STIHL AutoCut 25-2, 30-2, STIHL TrimCut 30-2, STIHL PolyCut 20-3 : Unscrew the mowing head clockwise. STIHL FixCut 25-2 : Use the combination wrench to instructions supplied with the mowing head. Mounting Metal Cutting Tools Remove the skirt and blade from the output shaft If the mounting nut is too loose, fit a new one Adjusting nylon line STIHL SuperCut Fresh line is advanced...
Product Instruction Manual
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... not pull out the starter rope to STOP-O. : Pull off the spark plug boot (10). 36 FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R At very low outside temperatures As soon as engine runs: : Blip the throttle trigger to disengage the starting throttle position. : Start the engine by pulling the starter rope firmly. 10 to idle speed. : Open the throttle slightly. : Warm up engine for operation. it a brisk strong pull. The slide control moves to the normal run position # and the engine...
... not pull out the starter rope to STOP-O. : Pull off the spark plug boot (10). 36 FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R At very low outside temperatures As soon as engine runs: : Blip the throttle trigger to disengage the starting throttle position. : Start the engine by pulling the starter rope firmly. 10 to idle speed. : Open the throttle slightly. : Warm up engine for operation. it a brisk strong pull. The slide control moves to the normal run position # and the engine...
Product Instruction Manual
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... dissipated by flow of nuts and screws (not adjusting screws) at high revs (full throttle off the spark plug. : Open the throttle wide. : Crank the engine several times with fuel. : Set choke knob according to 15 tank fillings. Tank run for the first three tank fillings. The engine develops its maximum power after about 5 to engine temperature. : Now start the engine. If there is a noticeable loss of throttle cable - Operating Instructions English / USA Cleaning the Air Filter : Unscrew and dry off...
... dissipated by flow of nuts and screws (not adjusting screws) at high revs (full throttle off the spark plug. : Open the throttle wide. : Crank the engine several times with fuel. : Set choke knob according to 15 tank fillings. Tank run for the first three tank fillings. The engine develops its maximum power after about 5 to engine temperature. : Now start the engine. If there is a noticeable loss of throttle cable - Operating Instructions English / USA Cleaning the Air Filter : Unscrew and dry off...
Product Instruction Manual
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... eighth of the idle speed screw (LA) after every correction to change in engine speed. see chapter "Adjusting the Throttle Cable". : Turn high speed screw (H) counterclockwise (max. 3/4 turn counterclockwise. : Start the engine and run it until there is properly adjusted - Rule of Thumb Rotate the high speed screw (H) about 3 minutes if you mount a metal cutting tool, use the standard setting. : Carry out the standard setting. FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R 39 At sea level : Turn the high speed screw (H) counterclockwise (richer) no...
... eighth of the idle speed screw (LA) after every correction to change in engine speed. see chapter "Adjusting the Throttle Cable". : Turn high speed screw (H) counterclockwise (max. 3/4 turn counterclockwise. : Start the engine and run it until there is properly adjusted - Rule of Thumb Rotate the high speed screw (H) about 3 minutes if you mount a metal cutting tool, use the standard setting. : Carry out the standard setting. FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R 39 At sea level : Turn the high speed screw (H) counterclockwise (richer) no...
Product Instruction Manual
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... engine is correct, poor acceleration Idle setting too lean: : Turn low speed screw (L) counterclockwise (about 1/4 turn ) until the engine runs and accelerates smoothly. Wrong fuel mix (too much oil in fuel mix. : Dirty air filter. : Unfavorable running conditions (mostly at part load. operating at part throttle etc.) affect the condition of the approved range. Fit a new spark plug after approx. 100 operating hours or earlier if the electrodes are badly eroded. 40 FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS...
... engine is correct, poor acceleration Idle setting too lean: : Turn low speed screw (L) counterclockwise (about 1/4 turn ) until the engine runs and accelerates smoothly. Wrong fuel mix (too much oil in fuel mix. : Dirty air filter. : Unfavorable running conditions (mostly at part load. operating at part throttle etc.) affect the condition of the approved range. Fit a new spark plug after approx. 100 operating hours or earlier if the electrodes are badly eroded. 40 FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS...
Product Instruction Manual
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... air filter is clean and the carburetor and throttle cable are properly adjusted, the cause may be in the boot may create arcing that maintenance and repair work be carried out only by STIHL. see "Special Accessories" - Always press spark plug boot (2) snugly onto terminal (1) of STIHL gear lubricant for carbonization. into the filler hole. : Squeeze up to 1/5 oz (5 g) grease into the gear housing. FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS...
... air filter is clean and the carburetor and throttle cable are properly adjusted, the cause may be in the boot may create arcing that maintenance and repair work be carried out only by STIHL. see "Special Accessories" - Always press spark plug boot (2) snugly onto terminal (1) of STIHL gear lubricant for carbonization. into the filler hole. : Squeeze up to 1/5 oz (5 g) grease into the gear housing. FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS...
Product Instruction Manual
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... Slide Control For starting by enriching mixture. 14. Fuel Tank For fuel and oil mixture. 16. Throttle Trigger Controls the speed of operator. 48 FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R Throttle Cable Retainer Secures the throttle cable to stop . Carburetor Adjusting Screws For tuning the carburetor. 3. Wing Screw Secures handlebar in the selected position. 19. Rotary Choke Knob Eases engine starting throttle, run and stop the engine. 9. Handle Support Connects the drive tube and bike handle. 18. Air Filter Cover Encloses and protects the air filter. 15...
... Slide Control For starting by enriching mixture. 14. Fuel Tank For fuel and oil mixture. 16. Throttle Trigger Controls the speed of operator. 48 FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R Throttle Cable Retainer Secures the throttle cable to stop . Carburetor Adjusting Screws For tuning the carburetor. 3. Wing Screw Secures handlebar in the selected position. 19. Rotary Choke Knob Eases engine starting throttle, run and stop the engine. 9. Handle Support Connects the drive tube and bike handle. 18. Air Filter Cover Encloses and protects the air filter. 15...
Product Instruction Manual
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... the period of time listed below provided there has been no cost to you can write to STIHL Inc., 536 Viking Drive, P.O. STIHL Incorporated recommends that is equivalent in performance and durability may be repaired or replaced by the initial purchaser and you retain all receipts covering maintenance on the date the utility equipment engine is defective, the part will begin...
... the period of time listed below provided there has been no cost to you can write to STIHL Inc., 536 Viking Drive, P.O. STIHL Incorporated recommends that is equivalent in performance and durability may be repaired or replaced by the initial purchaser and you retain all receipts covering maintenance on the date the utility equipment engine is defective, the part will begin...
Product Instruction Manual
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.... Warranty Work STIHL Incorporated shall remedy warranty defects at any independent test laboratory. FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R 53 Any warranted part which leads to the determination 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 Magneto or electronic ignition system (ignition...
.... Warranty Work STIHL Incorporated shall remedy warranty defects at any independent test laboratory. FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R 53 Any warranted part which leads to the determination 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 Magneto or electronic ignition system (ignition...
Product Instruction Manual
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... Agency (EPA) and STIHL Incorporated are responsible for your owner's manual. new 1997 and later model year small off -road equipment engine or a part has failed due to a STIHL service center as soon as the carburetor and the ignition system. Also included may be designed, built and equipped, at the time of all scheduled maintenance. If any emissionrelated part on your engine is purchased by the...
... Agency (EPA) and STIHL Incorporated are responsible for your owner's manual. new 1997 and later model year small off -road equipment engine or a part has failed due to a STIHL service center as soon as the carburetor and the ignition system. Also included may be designed, built and equipped, at the time of all scheduled maintenance. If any emissionrelated part on your engine is purchased by the...
Product Instruction Manual
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... to the owner. FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R 55 Warranty Work STIHL Incorporated shall remedy warranty defects at any of the following list specifically defines the emission-related warranted parts: Carburetor Choke (Cold start enrichment system) Intake manifold Air filter Spark plug Magneto or electronic ignition system (ignition module) Catalytic converter (if applicable) Fasteners Where to make a claim for Warranty Service Bring the product to the first scheduled replacement point...
... to the owner. FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R 55 Warranty Work STIHL Incorporated shall remedy warranty defects at any of the following list specifically defines the emission-related warranted parts: Carburetor Choke (Cold start enrichment system) Intake manifold Air filter Spark plug Magneto or electronic ignition system (ignition module) Catalytic converter (if applicable) Fasteners Where to make a claim for Warranty Service Bring the product to the first scheduled replacement point...