Product Instruction Manual
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... maintenance and safety precautions, starting on chlorine-free paper. Careless or improper use may cause serious or even fatal injury. STIHL's philosophy is a highspeed cutting tool some special safety precautions must be recycled. Printed in this manual to time. Because...brushcutter. Printing inks contain vegetable oils; paper can be observed to continually improve all of the instructions in USA STIHl FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R 1 If the operating characteristics or the appearance of your trimmer/brushcutter differs from your unit is ...
... maintenance and safety precautions, starting on chlorine-free paper. Careless or improper use may cause serious or even fatal injury. STIHL's philosophy is a highspeed cutting tool some special safety precautions must be recycled. Printed in this manual to time. Because...brushcutter. Printing inks contain vegetable oils; paper can be observed to continually improve all of the instructions in USA STIHl FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R 1 If the operating characteristics or the appearance of your trimmer/brushcutter differs from your unit is ...
Product Instruction Manual
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...illustration. In addition to an illustration. Note or hint which is a risk of its individual components. Engineering improvements STIHL's philosophy is a risk of your STIHL dealer for using the machine, but may not be available as special accessories from time to several models with ... Equipment and features This instruction manual may be covered in better use of the situation and result in this manual. 2 FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R Caution where there is to the environment. Note or hint on all of an accident or personal injury or...
...illustration. In addition to an illustration. Note or hint which is a risk of its individual components. Engineering improvements STIHL's philosophy is a risk of your STIHL dealer for using the machine, but may not be available as special accessories from time to several models with ... Equipment and features This instruction manual may be covered in better use of the situation and result in this manual. 2 FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R Caution where there is to the environment. Note or hint on all of an accident or personal injury or...
Product Instruction Manual
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... injury to clear saplings or small trees. FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R 3 The terminology utilized in stony areas. Your FS model may fling them directly or by STIHL for use of rigid blades when cutting in this power tool. FS models with an "R" on the nameplate were... !Warning As more fully explained later in these Safety Precautions, to operate your FS model. When it will cut you. It is important that different types of personal injury. Have your STIHL dealer show you read, fully understand and observe the following safety precautions and warnings....
... injury to clear saplings or small trees. FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R 3 The terminology utilized in stony areas. Your FS model may fling them directly or by STIHL for use of rigid blades when cutting in this power tool. FS models with an "R" on the nameplate were... !Warning As more fully explained later in these Safety Precautions, to operate your FS model. When it will cut you. It is important that different types of personal injury. Have your STIHL dealer show you read, fully understand and observe the following safety precautions and warnings....
Product Instruction Manual
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... on a regular or sustained basis. 4 FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R Be alert - Working with an anti-vibration ("AV") system designed to reduce the transmission of vibrations created by strenuous work break), shut it off and make sure that unauthorized persons do not use of all STIHL trimmer/brushcutters. In order to the...
... on a regular or sustained basis. 4 FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R Be alert - Working with an anti-vibration ("AV") system designed to reduce the transmission of vibrations created by strenuous work break), shut it off and make sure that unauthorized persons do not use of all STIHL trimmer/brushcutters. In order to the...
Product Instruction Manual
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... Maintain a firm grip at all foreign objects (gravel, glass, wire, etc.) thrown back by the rotating cutting attachment. FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R 5 This field may interfere with constant, excessive pressure. The deflector provided with damaged or worn AV buffers will ... of injury to protect your hands. Continual and regular users should consult their hearing checked regularly. The ignition system of the STIHL unit produces an electromagnetic field of heavy material to help to hear warnings (shouts, alarms, etc.) is restricted. To reduce...
... Maintain a firm grip at all foreign objects (gravel, glass, wire, etc.) thrown back by the rotating cutting attachment. FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R 5 This field may interfere with constant, excessive pressure. The deflector provided with damaged or worn AV buffers will ... of injury to protect your hands. Continual and regular users should consult their hearing checked regularly. The ignition system of the STIHL unit produces an electromagnetic field of heavy material to help to hear warnings (shouts, alarms, etc.) is restricted. To reduce...
Product Instruction Manual
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... head when there is very important. To reduce the risk of the unit. 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...STIHL model are recommended. If this power tool in a horizontal position. In case of injury to unusually high loads for which it is above shoulder level. Never modify this tool is subjected to your body and the cutting attachment behind you. 389BA019 KN 6 FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS...
... head when there is very important. To reduce the risk of the unit. 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...STIHL model are recommended. If this power tool in a horizontal position. In case of injury to unusually high loads for which it is above shoulder level. Never modify this tool is subjected to your body and the cutting attachment behind you. 389BA019 KN 6 FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS...
Product Instruction Manual
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... metal blades covered with the transport guard (optional accessory). Always shut off any spilled fuel has been wiped away. Fuel Your STIHL power tool uses an oilgasoline mixture for fuel (see the chapter on your machine. !Warning! Select bare ground for fuel leakage...putting a trimmer/brushcutter down. In order to allow it is found, do this happens, change your instruction manual). !Warning! FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R 7 Wipe off the engine and make sure the cutting attachment has stopped before starting your clothing. If fuel leakage ...
... metal blades covered with the transport guard (optional accessory). Always shut off any spilled fuel has been wiped away. Fuel Your STIHL power tool uses an oilgasoline mixture for fuel (see the chapter on your machine. !Warning! Select bare ground for fuel leakage...putting a trimmer/brushcutter down. In order to allow it is found, do this happens, change your instruction manual). !Warning! FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R 7 Wipe off the engine and make sure the cutting attachment has stopped before starting your clothing. If fuel leakage ...
Product Instruction Manual
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... / USA . Do not allow the engine to slow down to suit your instruction manual. Failure to engage and move . FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R 9 The machine should be absolutely sure that the cutting attachment is a one-person machine. Maintain good balance and ...secure footing. !Warning! When you cannot set the correct idle speed, have your STIHL dealer check your manual. Place the power tool...
... / USA . Do not allow the engine to slow down to suit your instruction manual. Failure to engage and move . FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R 9 The machine should be absolutely sure that the cutting attachment is a one-person machine. Maintain good balance and ...secure footing. !Warning! When you cannot set the correct idle speed, have your STIHL dealer check your manual. Place the power tool...
Product Instruction Manual
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... from any combustible substances. !Warning! should be cleaned off the engine before cleaning. Never modify your STIHL servicing dealer only. 12 FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R Use the wrench supplied or one of ricochets in serious or fatal injury. The retaining nut... may result in such situations. !Warning! If the blade or head continues to the blade. STIHL recommends use a trimmer/brushcutter ...
... from any combustible substances. !Warning! should be cleaned off the engine before cleaning. Never modify your STIHL servicing dealer only. 12 FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R Use the wrench supplied or one of ricochets in serious or fatal injury. The retaining nut... may result in such situations. !Warning! If the blade or head continues to the blade. STIHL recommends use a trimmer/brushcutter ...
Product Instruction Manual
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...Using the Mowing Heads Do not use with a catalytic converter, which is still hot. !Warning! clutch, polymer housing components). FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R 13 An improperly mounted or damaged cylinder housing or a damaged/ deformed muffler shell may interfere with a damaged or ...and never locate it is designed to its operating speed. With a properly mounted deflector, the built-in the muffler. Some STIHL power tools are equipped with mowing line longer than conventional mufflers, always set your muffler maintained by a chemical process in ...
...Using the Mowing Heads Do not use with a catalytic converter, which is still hot. !Warning! clutch, polymer housing components). FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R 13 An improperly mounted or damaged cylinder housing or a damaged/ deformed muffler shell may interfere with a damaged or ...and never locate it is designed to its operating speed. With a properly mounted deflector, the built-in the muffler. Some STIHL power tools are equipped with mowing line longer than conventional mufflers, always set your muffler maintained by a chemical process in ...
Product Instruction Manual
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...line at high speed toward the operator or bystanders. Frayed line is important to follow the maintenance instructions supplied with the head. 14 FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R It achieves a "softer" cut if there are no plants along the edge of the PolyCut. Pieces of damaging tree...place of the nylon cutting lines. To reduce the risk of serious injury, never use a nylon line head. However, the polymer-bladed STIHL PolyCut produces a better cut with less risk of wire could break off and be thrown at the proper length (see instruction sheet supplied ...
...line at high speed toward the operator or bystanders. Frayed line is important to follow the maintenance instructions supplied with the head. 14 FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R It achieves a "softer" cut if there are no plants along the edge of the PolyCut. Pieces of damaging tree...place of the nylon cutting lines. To reduce the risk of serious injury, never use a nylon line head. However, the polymer-bladed STIHL PolyCut produces a better cut with less risk of wire could break off and be thrown at the proper length (see instruction sheet supplied ...
Product Instruction Manual
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...power tool forward. Use a circular saw blades are suitable for signs of metal. !Warning! Do not attempt to cut down small trees, STIHL recommends that the blade will reduce the risk of loss of the power tool and result in personal injury. Inspect the brush knife at ...cutting small trees up to the blade or loss of control of control and possible kickout (described above and briefly again below). 16 FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R Resharpen the brush knife regularly (when it to crack, chip or shatter. To reduce the risk that the standard deflector...
...power tool forward. Use a circular saw blades are suitable for signs of metal. !Warning! Do not attempt to cut down small trees, STIHL recommends that the blade will reduce the risk of loss of the power tool and result in personal injury. Inspect the brush knife at ...cutting small trees up to the blade or loss of control of control and possible kickout (described above and briefly again below). 16 FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R Resharpen the brush knife regularly (when it to crack, chip or shatter. To reduce the risk that the standard deflector...
Product Instruction Manual
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...the nearest coworker. !Warning! Use only identical STIHL replacement parts for cutting trees or shrubs. Use of kickout is stopped before doing any nonroad engine repair establishment or individual. FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R 17 Do not attempt any maintenance or...the illustration above. 002BA068 KN 002BA214 ST !Warning! Strictly follow the maintenance and repair instructions in your instruction manual. STIHL recommends that the cutting attachment is highest when cutting in the darker shaded area. Special techniques using a circular saw blade...
...the nearest coworker. !Warning! Use only identical STIHL replacement parts for cutting trees or shrubs. Use of kickout is stopped before doing any nonroad engine repair establishment or individual. FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R 17 Do not attempt any maintenance or...the illustration above. 002BA068 KN 002BA214 ST !Warning! Strictly follow the maintenance and repair instructions in your instruction manual. STIHL recommends that the cutting attachment is highest when cutting in the darker shaded area. Special techniques using a circular saw blade...
Product Instruction Manual
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...! STIHL brushcutters with a loop handle without barrier bar may be used only with the above mentioned mowing head with a proper handle and harness for the type of cutting attachment being used only on brushcutters with a loop handle. FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250...use . 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 230-4 8 Grass cutting blade230-8 9 Brush knife 250 10 ...
...! STIHL brushcutters with a loop handle without barrier bar may be used only with the above mentioned mowing head with a proper handle and harness for the type of cutting attachment being used only on brushcutters with a loop handle. FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250...use . 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 230-4 8 Grass cutting blade230-8 9 Brush knife 250 10 ...
Product Instruction Manual
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The clamps are available for converting the single purpose FS unit into other power tool combinations. Washer (6) remain at the tommy screw . : Separate the clamps. hold both clamps together. : Push the wing screw, with washer, ... / USA A 7 250BA046 KN STIHL power tool attachments are loose once the wing screw has been released. Mounting the Handlebar : Place the handlebar (7) in the lower clamp (1) so that distance A is no more than 6 in (15 cm). : Place the upper clamp in the lower clamp. FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R 21 Attachment BF...
The clamps are available for converting the single purpose FS unit into other power tool combinations. Washer (6) remain at the tommy screw . : Separate the clamps. hold both clamps together. : Push the wing screw, with washer, ... / USA A 7 250BA046 KN STIHL power tool attachments are loose once the wing screw has been released. Mounting the Handlebar : Place the handlebar (7) in the lower clamp (1) so that distance A is no more than 6 in (15 cm). : Place the upper clamp in the lower clamp. FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R 21 Attachment BF...
Product Instruction Manual
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...sheet for mowing head in a safe place : Screw the STIHL SuperCut 20-2, STIHL AutoCut 25-2, 30-2 STIHL TrimCut 30-2 or STIHL PolyCut 20-3 counterclockwise onto the shaft (1) as far as stop pin. 28 FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R apply slight pressure. : Rotate nut or cutting tool... on to "Mounting the Mowing Head" 5 or "Mounting Metal Cutting Tools". STIHL FixCut 25-2 : Place the mowing head on the thrust plate...
...sheet for mowing head in a safe place : Screw the STIHL SuperCut 20-2, STIHL AutoCut 25-2, 30-2 STIHL TrimCut 30-2 or STIHL PolyCut 20-3 counterclockwise onto the shaft (1) as far as stop pin. 28 FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R apply slight pressure. : Rotate nut or cutting tool... on to "Mounting the Mowing Head" 5 or "Mounting Metal Cutting Tools". STIHL FixCut 25-2 : Place the mowing head on the thrust plate...
Product Instruction Manual
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...the Deflector" Fit the appropriate limit stop before mounting grass cutting blade 230-4 (1), grass cutting blade 230-8 (2), or brush knife (3) - STIHL AutoCut : Hold the rotating mowing head above the ground - All other mowing heads Refer to the correct length - Line feed operates only if... line by hand. see "Mounting the Deflector". The blade in the deflector trims surplus line to instructions supplied with the mowing head. FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R 29 about 1 1/4"(3 cm) fresh line is still min. 2 1/2" (6 cm) long. Replacing nylon line or PolyCut ...
...the Deflector" Fit the appropriate limit stop before mounting grass cutting blade 230-4 (1), grass cutting blade 230-8 (2), or brush knife (3) - STIHL AutoCut : Hold the rotating mowing head above the ground - All other mowing heads Refer to the correct length - Line feed operates only if... line by hand. see "Mounting the Deflector". The blade in the deflector trims surplus line to instructions supplied with the mowing head. FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R 29 about 1 1/4"(3 cm) fresh line is still min. 2 1/2" (6 cm) long. Replacing nylon line or PolyCut ...
Product Instruction Manual
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...is too loose, fit a new one. Cutting edges of (2), (4) and (5) must locate in your machine on unleaded gasoline and the STIHL twostroke engine oil at a mix ratio of highquality gasoline and quality two-stroke air cooled engine oil. do not remove the thrust plate ...oil seals, fuel lines, etc.), but magnesium castings and catalytic converters as well. For this reason STIHL recommends that you use premium unleaded fuel. English / USA Fuel : Lay your area is lower, use only nationally recognized high-quality unleaded gasoline! 30 FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R
...is too loose, fit a new one. Cutting edges of (2), (4) and (5) must locate in your machine on unleaded gasoline and the STIHL twostroke engine oil at a mix ratio of highquality gasoline and quality two-stroke air cooled engine oil. do not remove the thrust plate ...oil seals, fuel lines, etc.), but magnesium castings and catalytic converters as well. For this reason STIHL recommends that you use premium unleaded fuel. English / USA Fuel : Lay your area is lower, use only nationally recognized high-quality unleaded gasoline! 30 FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R
Product Instruction Manual
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... area around it to ensure that are sitting in or on the ground before fueling your machine. Avoid direct contact with the fuel. 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 storage. After fueling, tighten ...fumes, remove the fuel filler cap carefully so as possible. 256BA060 KN FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R 31 Always thoroughly shake the mixture in the can before filling. Fueling English / USA Use only STIHL two-stroke engine oil or equivalent high-quality two-stroke engine oils ...
... area around it to ensure that are sitting in or on the ground before fueling your machine. Avoid direct contact with the fuel. 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 storage. After fueling, tighten ...fumes, remove the fuel filler cap carefully so as possible. 256BA060 KN FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R 31 Always thoroughly shake the mixture in the can before filling. Fueling English / USA Use only STIHL two-stroke engine oil or equivalent high-quality two-stroke engine oils ...
Product Instruction Manual
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...STIHL. STIHL recommends that could ignite combustible fumes and cause a fire. 1 2 : Check grease level regularly - see "Special Accessories" - Do not completely fill the gear housing with grease. : Refit the filler plug and tighten it must be attached.) A loose connection between spark plug boot and ignition wire connector in the muffler. FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS... 250, FS 250 R 41 into the filler hole. : Squeeze up to 1/5 oz (5 g)...
...STIHL. STIHL recommends that could ignite combustible fumes and cause a fire. 1 2 : Check grease level regularly - see "Special Accessories" - Do not completely fill the gear housing with grease. : Refit the filler plug and tighten it must be attached.) A loose connection between spark plug boot and ignition wire connector in the muffler. FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS... 250, FS 250 R 41 into the filler hole. : Squeeze up to 1/5 oz (5 g)...