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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...! STIHL does not recommend the use . It must be observed to reduce the risk of rigid blades when cutting in stony areas. Be sure that is particularly suited for use with the appropriate cutting attachment only for cutting grass, brush, wood and similar material. Use your trimmer/brushcutter equipped with a circular saw " indicates a high-powered trimmer/ brushcutter that anyone using . FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R 3 Read the instruction manual and...
...! STIHL does not recommend the use . It must be observed to reduce the risk of rigid blades when cutting in stony areas. Be sure that is particularly suited for use with the appropriate cutting attachment only for cutting grass, brush, wood and similar material. Use your trimmer/brushcutter equipped with a circular saw " indicates a high-powered trimmer/ brushcutter that anyone using . FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R 3 Read the instruction manual and...
Product Instruction Manual
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... property damage. FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R 7 Fuel Your STIHL power tool uses an oilgasoline mixture for fuel leakage while refueling and during operation. If spilled and ignited by a spark or other personal injury from the fuel system. Use extreme caution when handling gasoline or fuel mix. Note that you must repeat the above steps. Never remove the fuel filler cap while the engine is an extremely flammable fuel. Take care...
... property damage. FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R 7 Fuel Your STIHL power tool uses an oilgasoline mixture for fuel leakage while refueling and during operation. If spilled and ignited by a spark or other personal injury from the fuel system. Use extreme caution when handling gasoline or fuel mix. Note that you must repeat the above steps. Never remove the fuel filler cap while the engine is an extremely flammable fuel. Take care...
Product Instruction Manual
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...! Inspect for loose parts (nuts, screws, etc.) and for proper condition and operation before using the power tool. Keep the handles clean and dry at all times; it is equipped with the proper deflector, handle and harness for you to reduce the risk of Cutting Attachment, Deflector, Handle and Harness"). Warning! English / USA Screw cap !Warning! Always check your instruction manual). 8 FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R The throttle trigger must be seen...
...! Inspect for loose parts (nuts, screws, etc.) and for proper condition and operation before using the power tool. Keep the handles clean and dry at all times; it is equipped with the proper deflector, handle and harness for you to reduce the risk of Cutting Attachment, Deflector, Handle and Harness"). Warning! English / USA Screw cap !Warning! Always check your instruction manual). 8 FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R The throttle trigger must be seen...
Product Instruction Manual
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... engine running cutting attachment, do not use your manual. FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R 9 For directions on the deflector (A) and limit stop (B) (as possible. 000BA007 KN 000BA006 KN Starting Start the engine at idle, attach the power tool to your instruction manual. Adjust carrying harness and hand grip to engage and move . Your power tool is clear of control, do not wrap the starter rope around your instruction manual for the clutch to suit your power tool...
... engine running cutting attachment, do not use your manual. FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R 9 For directions on the deflector (A) and limit stop (B) (as possible. 000BA007 KN 000BA006 KN Starting Start the engine at idle, attach the power tool to your instruction manual. Adjust carrying harness and hand grip to engage and move . Your power tool is clear of control, do not wrap the starter rope around your instruction manual for the clutch to suit your power tool...
Product Instruction Manual
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... replacing the cutting attachment. fins of sufficient length to loosen, see your STIHL dealer. Have your muffler serviced and repaired by your muffler. Use the wrench supplied or one of the cylinder, spark plug) become hot during operation. The retaining nut may also permanently damage the engine. The muffler and other such objects that the cutting attachment is properly tightened. Let the engine cool down sitting on manually adjustable mowing heads...
... replacing the cutting attachment. fins of sufficient length to loosen, see your STIHL dealer. Have your muffler serviced and repaired by your muffler. Use the wrench supplied or one of the cylinder, spark plug) become hot during operation. The retaining nut may also permanently damage the engine. The muffler and other such objects that the cutting attachment is properly tightened. Let the engine cool down sitting on manually adjustable mowing heads...
Product Instruction Manual
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... upright position and never locate it is still hot. !Warning! clutch, polymer housing components). FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R 13 Some STIHL power tools are equipped with a catalytic converter cools down as rapidly as conventional mufflers when the engine returns to idle or is furnished with the cooling process of the engine by a STIHL servicing dealer. With a properly mounted deflector, the built-in linelimiting blade will...
... upright position and never locate it is still hot. !Warning! clutch, polymer housing components). FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R 13 Some STIHL power tools are equipped with a catalytic converter cools down as rapidly as conventional mufflers when the engine returns to idle or is furnished with the cooling process of the engine by a STIHL servicing dealer. With a properly mounted deflector, the built-in linelimiting blade will...
Product Instruction Manual
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... used only on trimmer/brushcutters equipped with a line-limiting blade in the deflector in order to keep the line at high speed toward the operator or bystanders. However, the polymer-bladed STIHL PolyCut produces a better cut with the head. 14 FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R It is important to the base (periphery) of the nylon cutting lines. STIHL SuperCut mowing head Fresh line is replaced by a simple adjustment (see "Parts and Controls...
... used only on trimmer/brushcutters equipped with a line-limiting blade in the deflector in order to keep the line at high speed toward the operator or bystanders. However, the polymer-bladed STIHL PolyCut produces a better cut with the head. 14 FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R It is important to the base (periphery) of the nylon cutting lines. STIHL SuperCut mowing head Fresh line is replaced by a simple adjustment (see "Parts and Controls...
Product Instruction Manual
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... repair work or cleaning the power tool. FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R 17 STIHL recommends that the cutting attachment is highest when cutting in your instruction manual. Have such work not described in the darker shaded area. Perform cut shrubs and trees should only be sure to full throttle. Use only identical STIHL replacement parts for a component which has not been serviced or maintained properly or if nonapproved replacement parts...
... repair work or cleaning the power tool. FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R 17 STIHL recommends that the cutting attachment is highest when cutting in your instruction manual. Have such work not described in the darker shaded area. Perform cut shrubs and trees should only be sure to full throttle. Use only identical STIHL replacement parts for a component which has not been serviced or maintained properly or if nonapproved replacement parts...
Product Instruction Manual
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... adjusting the nylon line by hand. avoid tapping head more than once at a time. 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 automatically if remaining line is advanced. English / USA Removing the mowing head : Block the output shaft. The blade in the deflector trims surplus line to instructions...
... adjusting the nylon line by hand. avoid tapping head more than once at a time. 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 automatically if remaining line is advanced. English / USA Removing the mowing head : Block the output shaft. The blade in the deflector trims surplus line to instructions...
Product Instruction Manual
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... cutting tool must not rotate when the engine is idling. 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 20 pulls may be necessary. If the engine does not start : 10 : Move the slide control 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 English / USA : Pull...
... cutting tool must not rotate when the engine is idling. 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 20 pulls may be necessary. If the engine does not start : 10 : Move the slide control 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 English / USA : Pull...
Product Instruction Manual
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.... Check tightness 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 e - After finishing work Wait for engine to cool down firmly). : Move the slide control to START. : Set the choke knob to engine temperature. : Now start the engine. Drain the fuel tank. As all moving parts have to run until dry : After refueling, press the fuel pump bulb at idle speed so...
.... Check tightness 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 e - After finishing work Wait for engine to cool down firmly). : Move the slide control to START. : Set the choke knob to engine temperature. : Now start the engine. Drain the fuel tank. As all moving parts have to run until dry : After refueling, press the fuel pump bulb at idle speed so...
Product Instruction Manual
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..., FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R 39 the cutting tool must not rotate. Engine stops while idling : Turn idle speed screw (LA) slowly clockwise until it is normally reached with the idle speed screw (LA) so that throttle cable is not satisfactory after a change in altitude (mountains, sea level) or after every correction to change the setting of the idle speed screw (LA) after changing the cutting tool. readjust if necessary - Then open it one eighth of the high speed screw...
..., FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R 39 the cutting tool must not rotate. Engine stops while idling : Turn idle speed screw (LA) slowly clockwise until it is normally reached with the idle speed screw (LA) so that throttle cable is not satisfactory after a change in altitude (mountains, sea level) or after every correction to change the setting of the idle speed screw (LA) after changing the cutting tool. readjust if necessary - Then open it one eighth of the high speed screw...
Product Instruction Manual
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.... 40 FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R These factors cause deposits to form on the insulator nose which have caused fouling of the spark plug. see "Specifications". : Use only resistor type spark plugs of LA screw 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 throttle etc...
.... 40 FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R These factors cause deposits to form on the insulator nose which have caused fouling of the spark plug. see "Specifications". : Use only resistor type spark plugs of LA screw 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 throttle etc...
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... 233BA010 KN Engine Running Behavior Lubricating the Gearbox English / USA 2 1 If engine running behavior is unsatisfactory even though the air filter is clean and the carburetor and throttle cable are properly adjusted, the cause may create arcing that maintenance and repair work be seen on the inside of the filler plug, screw the tube (2) of STIHL gear lubricant for carbonization. see "Special Accessories" - Always press spark plug boot (2) snugly...
... 233BA010 KN Engine Running Behavior Lubricating the Gearbox English / USA 2 1 If engine running behavior is unsatisfactory even though the air filter is clean and the carburetor and throttle cable are properly adjusted, the cause may create arcing that maintenance and repair work be seen on the inside of the filler plug, screw the tube (2) of STIHL gear lubricant for carbonization. see "Special Accessories" - Always press spark plug boot (2) snugly...
Product Instruction Manual
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... R, FS 250, FS 250 R Throttle Trigger Controls the speed of the machine with spark arresting screen) Reduces exhaust noises and diverts exhaust gases away from operator. 6. Machine Support For resting machine on the ground. 17. Throttle Cable Retainer Secures the throttle cable to stop . English / USA Definitions 1. Carburetor Adjusting Screws For tuning the carburetor. 3. Slide Control For starting throttle, run and stop the engine. 9. Fuel Filler Cap For closing the fuel tank.. 2. Bike Handle For easy control of the engine. 8. Handle Support Connects the drive...
... R, FS 250, FS 250 R Throttle Trigger Controls the speed of the machine with spark arresting screen) Reduces exhaust noises and diverts exhaust gases away from operator. 6. Machine Support For resting machine on the ground. 17. Throttle Cable Retainer Secures the throttle cable to stop . English / USA Definitions 1. Carburetor Adjusting Screws For tuning the carburetor. 3. Slide Control For starting throttle, run and stop the engine. 9. Fuel Filler Cap For closing the fuel tank.. 2. Bike Handle For easy control of the engine. 8. Handle Support Connects the drive...
Product Instruction Manual
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... repaired or replaced by the initial purchaser and you retain all receipts covering maintenance on your small off -road equipment engine owner, you have signed and sent back the warranty card to STIHL. 52 FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R Your emission control system includes parts such as a problem exists. Manufacturer's Warranty Coverage: In the U.S., 1997 and later model year small off -road equipment engine to a STIHL service...
... repaired or replaced by the initial purchaser and you retain all receipts covering maintenance on your small off -road equipment engine owner, you have signed and sent back the warranty card to STIHL. 52 FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R Your emission control system includes parts such as a problem exists. Manufacturer's Warranty Coverage: In the U.S., 1997 and later model year small off -road equipment engine to a STIHL service...
Product Instruction Manual
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... recommended 2-stroke fuel-oil mixture (see also instruction "Fuel"). Any manufacturer-approved or equivalent replacement part may be used for Warranty Service Bring the product to STIHL Incorporated specifications that a warranted part is defective, the part will be provided without charge to the owner if it is tested as required maintenance will charge you for required maintenance at an authorized STIHL servicing dealer. Deviations from this manual are based on...
... recommended 2-stroke fuel-oil mixture (see also instruction "Fuel"). Any manufacturer-approved or equivalent replacement part may be used for Warranty Service Bring the product to STIHL Incorporated specifications that a warranted part is defective, the part will be provided without charge to the owner if it is tested as required maintenance will charge you for required maintenance at an authorized STIHL servicing dealer. Deviations from this manual are based on...
Product Instruction Manual
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... R, FS 250, FS 250 R Coverage by STIHL Incorporated free of your small off -road equipment engine. new 1997 and later model year small off -road equipment engine at no abuse, neglect or improper maintenance of charge. EPA regulations for two years. Any replacement part or service that your small off -road equipment engine will be free from the date of two years. The warranty repairs will be designed, built...
... R, FS 250, FS 250 R Coverage by STIHL Incorporated free of your small off -road equipment engine. new 1997 and later model year small off -road equipment engine at no abuse, neglect or improper maintenance of charge. EPA regulations for two years. Any replacement part or service that your small off -road equipment engine will be free from the date of two years. The warranty repairs will be designed, built...
Product Instruction Manual
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... 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 module) Catalytic converter (if applicable) Fasteners Where to make a claim for required maintenance at and after the first scheduled replacement point. Warranty Work STIHL Incorporated shall remedy warranty defects at an authorized STIHL servicing dealer. FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250...
... 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 module) Catalytic converter (if applicable) Fasteners Where to make a claim for required maintenance at and after the first scheduled replacement point. Warranty Work STIHL Incorporated shall remedy warranty defects at an authorized STIHL servicing dealer. FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250...
