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...-free paper. Always wear proper eye protection. If the operating characteristics or the appearance of the instructions in USA STIHl FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R 1 Contents English / USA Guide to Using this manual to reduce the risk of Cutting Tool, Deflector... 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 54 Trademarks 56 ...
...-free paper. Always wear proper eye protection. If the operating characteristics or the appearance of the instructions in USA STIHl FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R 1 Contents English / USA Guide to Using this manual to reduce the risk of Cutting Tool, Deflector... 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 54 Trademarks 56 ...
Product Instruction Manual
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...your power tool run unattended. the operator 2. If you have different parts and controls. In order to reduce the risk of whitefinger disease and carpal tunnel syndrome, please note the following: Most STIHL power tools are available with any power tool can be in loss...to reduce the transmission of your instruction manual for those persons using power tools on a regular or sustained basis. 4 FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R These conditions reduce the hand's ability to vibration are fatigued. !Warning! Different models may cause nerve and ...
...your power tool run unattended. the operator 2. If you have different parts and controls. In order to reduce the risk of whitefinger disease and carpal tunnel syndrome, please note the following: Most STIHL power tools are available with any power tool can be in loss...to reduce the transmission of your instruction manual for those persons using power tools on a regular or sustained basis. 4 FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R These conditions reduce the hand's ability to vibration are fatigued. !Warning! Different models may cause nerve and ...
Product Instruction Manual
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... on branches, brush or the moving . Only attachments supplied by STIHL and expressly approved by your body and the cutting attachment behind you. 389BA019 KN 6 FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R It may , in good condition before continuing work. Keep... the hot muffler away from loss of injury from your STIHL servicing dealer. In case of the unit. Wear sturdy boots with STIHL power tools, their use with the cutting attachment moving parts...
... on branches, brush or the moving . Only attachments supplied by STIHL and expressly approved by your body and the cutting attachment behind you. 389BA019 KN 6 FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R It may , in good condition before continuing work. Keep... the hot muffler away from loss of injury from your STIHL servicing dealer. In case of the unit. Wear sturdy boots with STIHL power tools, their use with the cutting attachment moving parts...
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...or not properly maintained. !Warning! a loose boot may cause the blade or head to change your instruction manual). 8 FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R Unit vibrations can be properly tightened and in the chapter on "Mounting the Deflector" and "Mounting the Cutting Attachments... !Warning! Warning! Before Starting !Warning! Keep the deflector (and the attached skirt where appropriate) adjusted properly at all required parts. In order to reduce the risk of personal injury to a unit without proper installation of Cutting Attachment, Deflector, Handle and Harness...
...or not properly maintained. !Warning! a loose boot may cause the blade or head to change your instruction manual). 8 FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R Unit vibrations can be properly tightened and in the chapter on "Mounting the Deflector" and "Mounting the Cutting Attachments... !Warning! Warning! Before Starting !Warning! Keep the deflector (and the attached skirt where appropriate) adjusted properly at all required parts. In order to reduce the risk of personal injury to a unit without proper installation of Cutting Attachment, Deflector, Handle and Harness...
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... and daylight conditions only. Some of your hand or any other reproductive harm. Keep proper footing and balance at issue. 10 FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R Never hold the unit firmly with both hands on slopes or uneven ground. !Warning To reduce the risk of injury... problems, cancer, birth defects, or other insecure support. To reduce the risk of control, never work on a ladder or on any other part of the gases (e.g. carbon monoxide) may result. If the vegetation being cut injuries, keep hands and feet away from inhaling toxic fumes, never...
... and daylight conditions only. Some of your hand or any other reproductive harm. Keep proper footing and balance at issue. 10 FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R Never hold the unit firmly with both hands on slopes or uneven ground. !Warning To reduce the risk of injury... problems, cancer, birth defects, or other insecure support. To reduce the risk of control, never work on a ladder or on any other part of the gases (e.g. carbon monoxide) may result. If the vegetation being cut injuries, keep hands and feet away from inhaling toxic fumes, never...
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..., always shut off the engine before adjusting the length of ricochets in such situations. !Warning! Never modify your STIHL servicing dealer only. 12 FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R A loose blade or head may shatter at regular intervals. !Warning! Such attachments may vibrate, crack,...remain hot for such jobs. When using rigid blades, avoid cutting close to fences, sides of buildings, tree trunks, stones or other parts while they are hot. !Warning! Grass, weeds, etc. English / USA !Warning! Have your muffler serviced and repaired by your ...
..., always shut off the engine before adjusting the length of ricochets in such situations. !Warning! Never modify your STIHL servicing dealer only. 12 FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R A loose blade or head may shatter at regular intervals. !Warning! Such attachments may vibrate, crack,...remain hot for such jobs. When using rigid blades, avoid cutting close to fences, sides of buildings, tree trunks, stones or other parts while they are hot. !Warning! Grass, weeds, etc. English / USA !Warning! Have your muffler serviced and repaired by your ...
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... a line-limiting blade in the deflector in order to keep the line at the proper length (see "Parts and Controls" chapter in place of wire could break off and be used when it is advanced automatically. ...are planted with trees or bordered by a fence etc., it has worn as far as one of the lawn. STIHL TrimCut mowing head Frayed line is not necessary, and worn polymer blades are applied to follow the maintenance instructions supplied ...is replaced by a simple adjustment (see instruction sheet supplied with the head. 14 FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R
... a line-limiting blade in the deflector in order to keep the line at the proper length (see "Parts and Controls" chapter in place of wire could break off and be used when it is advanced automatically. ...are planted with trees or bordered by a fence etc., it has worn as far as one of the lawn. STIHL TrimCut mowing head Frayed line is not necessary, and worn polymer blades are applied to follow the maintenance instructions supplied ...is replaced by a simple adjustment (see instruction sheet supplied with the head. 14 FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R
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... to the operator or bystanders by your instruction manual. !Warning! FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R 17 However, if you make sure that the circular saw blade for cutting trees or shrubs. In order to full throttle. Use only identical STIHL replacement parts for a component which has not been serviced or maintained properly or...
... to the operator or bystanders by your instruction manual. !Warning! FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R 17 However, if you make sure that the circular saw blade for cutting trees or shrubs. In order to full throttle. Use only identical STIHL replacement parts for a component which has not been serviced or maintained properly or...
Product Instruction Manual
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... your muffler was equipped with a removed spark plug, since uncontained sparking may cause parts of the cutting attachment to reduce the risk of fire and hearing loss. Store the power tool in the instruction manual. 18 FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R English / USA !Warning! Keep blades sharp. Tighten all nuts, bolts and...
... your muffler was equipped with a removed spark plug, since uncontained sparking may cause parts of the cutting attachment to reduce the risk of fire and hearing loss. Store the power tool in the instruction manual. 18 FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R English / USA !Warning! Keep blades sharp. Tighten all nuts, bolts and...
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... - Warning! Other combinations, e.g. FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R 19 Approved Combinations of Cutting Tool, Deflector, Handle and Harness English / USA Cutting Tools 1 STIHL SuperCut 20-2 2 STIHL AutoCut 25-2 3 STIHL AutoCut 30-2 4 STIHL TrimCut 30-2 5 STIHL PolyCut 20-3 6 STIHL FixCut 25-2 7 Grass cutting blade...bystanders by kickout, never use . Warning! Deflector - To reduce the risk of any other parts, the complete unit includes: - STIHL brushcutters with a loop handle without the proper deflector for circular saw blades Handles 17 Loop handle...
... - Warning! Other combinations, e.g. FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R 19 Approved Combinations of Cutting Tool, Deflector, Handle and Harness English / USA Cutting Tools 1 STIHL SuperCut 20-2 2 STIHL AutoCut 25-2 3 STIHL AutoCut 30-2 4 STIHL TrimCut 30-2 5 STIHL PolyCut 20-3 6 STIHL FixCut 25-2 7 Grass cutting blade...bystanders by kickout, never use . Warning! Deflector - To reduce the risk of any other parts, the complete unit includes: - STIHL brushcutters with a loop handle without the proper deflector for circular saw blades Handles 17 Loop handle...
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... combinations. Washer (6) remain at the tommy screw . : Separate the clamps. FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R 21 Springs (4) and (5) remain in position and hold all parts together and secure them. Approved Power Tool Attachments Mounting the Bike Handle English / USA A 7 250BA046 KN STIHL power tool attachments are loose once the wing screw has been...
... combinations. Washer (6) remain at the tommy screw . : Separate the clamps. FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R 21 Springs (4) and (5) remain in position and hold all parts together and secure them. Approved Power Tool Attachments Mounting the Bike Handle English / USA A 7 250BA046 KN STIHL power tool attachments are loose once the wing screw has been...
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... 002BA142 KN 002BA102 KN STOP 2 1 : Press down firmly. 1) Included as standard or available as special accessory FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R 25 this sets the throttle cable correctly. 1 1 2 1 3 2 3 : For position of carrying eye1) see "Parts and Controls" : Place the clamp (1) with mowing heads only : Place the deflector on the left-hand side...
... 002BA142 KN 002BA102 KN STOP 2 1 : Press down firmly. 1) Included as standard or available as special accessory FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R 25 this sets the throttle cable correctly. 1 1 2 1 3 2 3 : For position of carrying eye1) see "Parts and Controls" : Place the clamp (1) with mowing heads only : Place the deflector on the left-hand side...
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Mounting the stop : Always fit stop on the gearhead flange. : Fit the three M 5 x 18 screws (7) and tighten down firmly. Fitting skirt and blade These parts must snap into position. : Push the blade (5) into the upper guide slot on the skirt and line it up with the machine Only mowing heads ... its back with the new brushcutter. Mounting hardware is not packed with the first hole. : Fit the screw and tighten it must be mounted. 26 FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R it down securely.
Mounting the stop : Always fit stop on the gearhead flange. : Fit the three M 5 x 18 screws (7) and tighten down firmly. Fitting skirt and blade These parts must snap into position. : Push the blade (5) into the upper guide slot on the skirt and line it up with the machine Only mowing heads ... its back with the new brushcutter. Mounting hardware is not packed with the first hole. : Fit the screw and tighten it must be mounted. 26 FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R it down securely.
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... (left-hand thread) from the shaft (2). : Pull the thrust washer (5) off the shaft (2). FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R 27 The nut (3), rider plate (4) and thrust washer (5) are in place of a mowing head, you will need the following additional parts: Nut (3), rider plate (4) and thrust washer (5) (special accessories). If you want to mount...
... (left-hand thread) from the shaft (2). : Pull the thrust washer (5) off the shaft (2). FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R 27 The nut (3), rider plate (4) and thrust washer (5) are in place of a mowing head, you will need the following additional parts: Nut (3), rider plate (4) and thrust washer (5) (special accessories). If you want to mount...
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...as stop. : Block the output shaft. : Tighten down firmly Remove the stop pin. 28 FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R Remove the stop pin slips into position and blocks the shaft. STIHL FixCut 25-2 : Place the mowing head on the thrust plate (2) Collar (see arrow) ... locates against the base. : Block the output shaft. : Screw the mounting nut (4) with machine or available as special accessories) in the hole (8) in the parts kit supplied with the machine. : Go to the output shaft and tighten down the mowing head. Blocking the Output Shaft 2 1 8 7 7 4 3 1...
...as stop. : Block the output shaft. : Tighten down firmly Remove the stop pin. 28 FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R Remove the stop pin slips into position and blocks the shaft. STIHL FixCut 25-2 : Place the mowing head on the thrust plate (2) Collar (see arrow) ... locates against the base. : Block the output shaft. : Screw the mounting nut (4) with machine or available as special accessories) in the hole (8) in the parts kit supplied with the machine. : Go to the output shaft and tighten down the mowing head. Blocking the Output Shaft 2 1 8 7 7 4 3 1...
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...boot (press it down . This protects enginemounted components (ignition, carburetor) from inside the cover and around the filter (3). 250BA022 KN FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R 37 Operating Instructions English / USA Cleaning the Air Filter : Unscrew and dry off load) for the first three tank...after about 5 to g : Press in period A factory new machine should not be dissipated by flow of cooling air. As all moving parts have to clear the combustion chamber. : Refit the spark plug. During operation After a long period of engine power: : Set the ...
...boot (press it down . This protects enginemounted components (ignition, carburetor) from inside the cover and around the filter (3). 250BA022 KN FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R 37 Operating Instructions English / USA Cleaning the Air Filter : Unscrew and dry off load) for the first three tank...after about 5 to g : Press in period A factory new machine should not be dissipated by flow of cooling air. As all moving parts have to clear the combustion chamber. : Refit the spark plug. During operation After a long period of engine power: : Set the ...
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Wrong fuel mix (too much oil in fuel mix. : Dirty air filter. : Unfavorable running conditions (mostly at part load. Rectify problems which may result in trouble in operation. 000BA002 KN If engine is idling : Turn idle speed screw (LA) slowly counterclockwise until ... 1turn in the same direction. 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 250 R These factors cause deposits to form on power, difficult to start or runs poorly at idling speed, first check the spark plug. : ...
Wrong fuel mix (too much oil in fuel mix. : Dirty air filter. : Unfavorable running conditions (mostly at part load. Rectify problems which may result in trouble in operation. 000BA002 KN If engine is idling : Turn idle speed screw (LA) slowly counterclockwise until ... 1turn in the same direction. 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 250 R These factors cause deposits to form on power, difficult to start or runs poorly at idling speed, first check the spark plug. : ...
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To reduce risk of injury, wear eye and face protection and work gloves. : Take out the screws (7). : Remove the spring housing and parts of spring. : Lubricate replacement spring in new spring housing with housing in position - If this is not the case, the spring is fully ... increase spring tension. see "Special Accessories". The starter grip must face up. bottom plate must locate firmly in the rope guide bush. FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R 43 When the starter rope is overtensioned and could fly apart when you take them out of the housing. pull out and...
To reduce risk of injury, wear eye and face protection and work gloves. : Take out the screws (7). : Remove the spring housing and parts of spring. : Lubricate replacement spring in new spring housing with housing in position - If this is not the case, the spring is fully ... increase spring tension. see "Special Accessories". The starter grip must face up. bottom plate must locate firmly in the rope guide bush. FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R 43 When the starter rope is overtensioned and could fly apart when you take them out of the housing. pull out and...
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Parts and Controls English / USA 1= Fuel Filler Cap 2= Carburetor adjusting screws 3= Starter Grip 4= Spark Plug Boot 5= Muffler (with spark arresting screen*) 6= Bike Handle 7= Throttle Trigger 8= Slide Control 9= Throttle Trigger Interlock 10= Throttle Cable Retainer 11= Carrying Ring 12= Fuel Pump 13= Rotary Choke Knob 14= Air Filter Cover 15= Fuel Tank 16= Machine Support 17= Handle Support 18= Wing Screw 19= Loop Handle 20= Barrier Bar # Serial number FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R * see "Guide to Using this Manual" 47
Parts and Controls English / USA 1= Fuel Filler Cap 2= Carburetor adjusting screws 3= Starter Grip 4= Spark Plug Boot 5= Muffler (with spark arresting screen*) 6= Bike Handle 7= Throttle Trigger 8= Slide Control 9= Throttle Trigger Interlock 10= Throttle Cable Retainer 11= Carrying Ring 12= Fuel Pump 13= Rotary Choke Knob 14= Air Filter Cover 15= Fuel Tank 16= Machine Support 17= Handle Support 18= Wing Screw 19= Loop Handle 20= Barrier Bar # Serial number FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R * see "Guide to Using this Manual" 47
Product Instruction Manual
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... mm) FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R 51 Other repair work may be available for your STIHL dealer for information regarding special accessories that may appear alone on small parts. Original STlHL parts can be identified by the STlHL part number, the STIHl logo and, in some cases, by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer using original STIHL replacement parts. Overall...
... mm) FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R 51 Other repair work may be available for your STIHL dealer for information regarding special accessories that may appear alone on small parts. Original STlHL parts can be identified by the STlHL part number, the STIHl logo and, in some cases, by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer using original STIHL replacement parts. Overall...