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... understand any of your trimmer/brushcutter differs from those described in USA STIHl FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R 1 As a result, engineering changes and improvements are made from your STIHL trimmer/ brushcutter, it is equipped with the proper deflector, handle and...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...
... understand any of your trimmer/brushcutter differs from those described in USA STIHl FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R 1 As a result, engineering changes and improvements are made from your STIHL trimmer/ brushcutter, it is equipped with the proper deflector, handle and...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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... to the operator's hands. the operator 2. Be alert - If you have different parts and controls. THE OPERATOR Physical Condition You must be strenuous. When it . Most ... section of whitefinger disease and carpal tunnel syndrome, please note the following: Most STIHL power tools are not known, but cold weather, smoking and diseases or physical conditions... 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 Different models may produce whitefinger disease (Raynaud's phenomenon) or carpal tunnel ...
... to the operator's hands. the operator 2. Be alert - If you have different parts and controls. THE OPERATOR Physical Condition You must be strenuous. When it . Most ... section of whitefinger disease and carpal tunnel syndrome, please note the following: Most STIHL power tools are not known, but cold weather, smoking and diseases or physical conditions... 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 Different models may produce whitefinger disease (Raynaud's phenomenon) or carpal tunnel ...
Product Instruction Manual
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...definitions of the power tool parts see the chapter "Approved Combinations of Cutting Attachment, Deflector, Handle and Harness" in particular that the fuel system 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 250 R Do not continue ...condition before continuing work. Wear an approved safety hard hat to reduce the risk of injury to unusually high loads for use with STIHL power tools, their use may be extremely dangerous. Good footing is above shoulder level. heavy impact or a fall), always check ...
...definitions of the power tool parts see the chapter "Approved Combinations of Cutting Attachment, Deflector, Handle and Harness" in particular that the fuel system 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 250 R Do not continue ...condition before continuing work. Wear an approved safety hard hat to reduce the risk of injury to unusually high loads for use with STIHL power tools, their use may be extremely dangerous. Good footing is above shoulder level. heavy impact or a fall), always check ...
Product Instruction Manual
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... of your unit is particularly important to loosen or come off and seriously injure the operator or bystanders. !Warning! Inspect for loose parts (nuts, screws, etc.) and for you to modify the controls or safety devices. Keep the handles clean and dry at all ...not attach any cutting attachment to the operator from blade or line contact and thrown objects, make sure your instruction manual). 8 FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R Always keep them free of fuel. Unit vibrations can be properly tightened and in the chapter on "Mounting the Deflector" ...
... of your unit is particularly important to loosen or come off and seriously injure the operator or bystanders. !Warning! Inspect for loose parts (nuts, screws, etc.) and for you to modify the controls or safety devices. Keep the handles clean and dry at all ...not attach any cutting attachment to the operator from blade or line contact and thrown objects, make sure your instruction manual). 8 FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R Always keep them free of fuel. Unit vibrations can be properly tightened and in the chapter on "Mounting the Deflector" ...
Product Instruction Manual
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...toxic exhaust fumes containing chemicals such as tree stumps, roots and ditches to cause respiratory problems, cancer, birth defects, or other part of the gases (e.g. If the vegetation being cut injuries, keep hands and feet away from inhaling toxic fumes, never run the...it under good visibility and daylight conditions only. Wrap your body. !Warning! Keep proper footing and balance at issue. 10 FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R Never touch a moving cutting attachment with your hand or any other insecure support. Watch for hidden obstacles such as ...
...toxic exhaust fumes containing chemicals such as tree stumps, roots and ditches to cause respiratory problems, cancer, birth defects, or other part of the gases (e.g. If the vegetation being cut injuries, keep hands and feet away from inhaling toxic fumes, never run the...it under good visibility and daylight conditions only. Wrap your body. !Warning! Keep proper footing and balance at issue. 10 FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R Never touch a moving cutting attachment with your hand or any other insecure support. Watch for hidden obstacles such as ...
Product Instruction Manual
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... from around the muffler clean. To reduce the risk of burn injury, do not touch the muffler and other parts while they are hot. !Warning! To reduce the risk of injury, always shut off the trimmer/ brushcutter,...other such objects that the cutting attachment is limited to fences, sides of buildings, tree trunks, stones or other parts of the engine (e.g. fins of burns do not touch the gear housing when it is hot. !Warning! ...hot for such jobs. Have your muffler serviced and repaired by your STIHL servicing dealer only. 12 FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R
... from around the muffler clean. To reduce the risk of burn injury, do not touch the muffler and other parts while they are hot. !Warning! To reduce the risk of injury, always shut off the trimmer/ brushcutter,...other such objects that the cutting attachment is limited to fences, sides of buildings, tree trunks, stones or other parts of the engine (e.g. fins of burns do not touch the gear housing when it is hot. !Warning! ...hot for such jobs. Have your muffler serviced and repaired by your STIHL servicing dealer only. 12 FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R
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..., FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R It achieves a "softer" cut if there are easily replaced. !Warning! Three rectangular wear limit marks are to be used when it is important to follow the maintenance instructions supplied with mowing head). STIHL SuperCut mowing head Fresh line is replaced by a ...Pieces of wire could break off and be used only on trimmer/brushcutters equipped with trees or bordered by a simple adjustment (see "Parts and Controls" chapter in your instruction manual). It is best to use wire or metal-reinforced line or other material in order ...
..., FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R It achieves a "softer" cut if there are easily replaced. !Warning! Three rectangular wear limit marks are to be used when it is important to follow the maintenance instructions supplied with mowing head). STIHL SuperCut mowing head Fresh line is replaced by a ...Pieces of wire could break off and be used only on trimmer/brushcutters equipped with trees or bordered by a simple adjustment (see "Parts and Controls" chapter in your instruction manual). It is best to use wire or metal-reinforced line or other material in order ...
Product Instruction Manual
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...blade, as shown in the darker shaded area. The risk of control and serious injury to full throttle. Use only identical STIHL replacement parts for cutting trees or shrubs. Have such work or cleaning the power tool. Do not attempt any nonroad engine repair establishment ...or maintained properly or if nonapproved replacement parts were used by experienced operators with the blade or head, be performed by any maintenance or repair work not described in the use a circular saw blade. FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R 17 Special techniques using the non...
...blade, as shown in the darker shaded area. The risk of control and serious injury to full throttle. Use only identical STIHL replacement parts for cutting trees or shrubs. Have such work or cleaning the power tool. Do not attempt any nonroad engine repair establishment ...or maintained properly or if nonapproved replacement parts were used by experienced operators with the blade or head, be performed by any maintenance or repair work not described in the use a circular saw blade. FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R 17 Special techniques using the non...
Product Instruction Manual
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... your power tool if the muffler is damaged, missing or modified. If your muffler was equipped with a removed spark plug, since uncontained sparking may cause parts of forest fires is missing or damaged. Keep blades sharp. Never repair damaged cutting attachments by welding, straightening or modifying the shape. See chapter "Storing... ignition lead are always clean and in good condition. Do not operate your power tool if the screen is greater in the instruction manual. 18 FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R
... your power tool if the muffler is damaged, missing or modified. If your muffler was equipped with a removed spark plug, since uncontained sparking may cause parts of forest fires is missing or damaged. Keep blades sharp. Never repair damaged cutting attachments by welding, straightening or modifying the shape. See chapter "Storing... ignition lead are always clean and in good condition. Do not operate your power tool if the screen is greater in the instruction manual. 18 FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R
Product Instruction Manual
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... 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 Scratcher tooth circular saw blade 200 11 Chisel tooth circular saw blade 200 Grass cutting blades, brush knifes and circular saw blades made of any other parts, the complete unit... Bike handle Harnesses 21 Shoulder strap may be used 22 Shoulder strap must be used only with the above mentioned mowing head with a loop handle. FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R 19
... 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 Scratcher tooth circular saw blade 200 11 Chisel tooth circular saw blade 200 Grass cutting blades, brush knifes and circular saw blades made of any other parts, the complete unit... Bike handle Harnesses 21 Shoulder strap may be used 22 Shoulder strap must be used only with the above mentioned mowing head with a loop handle. FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R 19
Product Instruction Manual
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...: Place the upper clamp in the lower clamp. 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 released. The clamps are available for converting the single purpose... combinations. Springs (4) and (5) remain in position and hold all parts together and secure them. hold both clamps together. : Push the wing screw, with washer, through the two clamps as far as stop - FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R 21 Washer (6) remain at the tommy screw . : Separate...
...: Place the upper clamp in the lower clamp. 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 released. The clamps are available for converting the single purpose... combinations. Springs (4) and (5) remain in position and hold all parts together and secure them. hold both clamps together. : Push the wing screw, with washer, through the two clamps as far as stop - FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R 21 Washer (6) remain at the tommy screw . : Separate...
Product Instruction Manual
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...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 Mounting the deflector 1 = Deflector approved for all cutting tools 2 = Deflector ...approved for use with the tapped hole on the gearhead. : Fit the plate (3) and line it up the carrying eye. : Tighten down the screw firmly. this sets the throttle cable correctly. 1 1 2 1 3 2 3 : For position of carrying eye1) see "Parts...
...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 Mounting the deflector 1 = Deflector approved for all cutting tools 2 = Deflector ...approved for use with the tapped hole on the gearhead. : Fit the plate (3) and line it up the carrying eye. : Tighten down the screw firmly. this sets the throttle cable correctly. 1 1 2 1 3 2 3 : For position of carrying eye1) see "Parts...
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it down securely. Fitting skirt and blade These parts must snap into position. : Push the blade (5) into the upper guide slot on its back with the gearhead facing upward. Mounting hardware is not packed ... your brushcutter on the skirt and line it up 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 Mounting the stop : Always fit stop (6) when you use a circular saw blade. : Place the stop on the cutting tool that comes as original...
it down securely. Fitting skirt and blade These parts must snap into position. : Push the blade (5) into the upper guide slot on its back with the gearhead facing upward. Mounting hardware is not packed ... your brushcutter on the skirt and line it up 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 Mounting the stop : Always fit stop (6) when you use a circular saw blade. : Place the stop on the cutting tool that comes as original...
Product Instruction Manual
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... Tools". 002BA164 KN : Pull the hose (1) (protector for shipping) off the shaft (2). If you will need the following additional parts: Nut (3), rider plate (4) and thrust washer (5) (special accessories). 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 want to "Removing Mounting...
... Tools". 002BA164 KN : Pull the hose (1) (protector for shipping) off the shaft (2). If you will need the following additional parts: Nut (3), rider plate (4) and thrust washer (5) (special accessories). 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 want to "Removing Mounting...
Product Instruction Manual
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...the Mowing Head" 5 or "Mounting Metal Cutting Tools". STIHL FixCut 25-2 : Place the mowing head on the shaft (2) until the 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 apply slight pressure. : Rotate nut or cutting tool ... 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. 002BA166 KN 002BA081 KN 681BA026 KN English / USA The rider plate (4) is in the parts kit supplied with the machine. : Go to the output shaft and ...
...the Mowing Head" 5 or "Mounting Metal Cutting Tools". STIHL FixCut 25-2 : Place the mowing head on the shaft (2) until the 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 apply slight pressure. : Rotate nut or cutting tool ... 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. 002BA166 KN 002BA081 KN 681BA026 KN English / USA The rider plate (4) is in the parts kit supplied with the machine. : Go to the output shaft and ...
Product Instruction Manual
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... in period A factory new machine should not be dissipated by flow of cooling air. Connect the spark plug boot (press it down . As all moving parts have to g : Press in the engine can be run until dry : After refueling, press the fuel pump bulb at regular intervals and retighten as necessary... - The engine develops its maximum power after about 5 to e - 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
... in period A factory new machine should not be dissipated by flow of cooling air. Connect the spark plug boot (press it down . As all moving parts have to g : Press in the engine can be run until dry : After refueling, press the fuel pump bulb at regular intervals and retighten as necessary... - The engine develops its maximum power after about 5 to e - 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
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... part load. Rectify problems which may result in trouble in operation. 000BA002 KN If engine is down on the insulator nose which have caused fouling of the spark plug. 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...
... part load. Rectify problems which may result in trouble in operation. 000BA002 KN If engine is down on the insulator nose which have caused fouling of the spark plug. 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...
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...Place the replacement spring with housing in new spring housing with a few drops of non-resinous oil - 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 spring.... : Lubricate replacement spring in position - To reduce risk of injury, wear eye and face protection and work gloves. : Take out the screws (7). : Remove the spring housing and parts...
...Place the replacement spring with housing in new spring housing with a few drops of non-resinous oil - 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 spring.... : Lubricate replacement spring in position - To reduce risk of injury, wear eye and face protection and work gloves. : Take out the screws (7). : Remove the spring housing and parts...
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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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... and, in some cases, by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer using original STIHL replacement parts. Special Accessories English / USA Maintenance and Repairs Weights without cutting tool FS 120, 200, 250 70 in this unit should carry out only the maintenance operations described in (1765 mm) FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R 51 Other repair work may be...
... and, in some cases, by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer using original STIHL replacement parts. Special Accessories English / USA Maintenance and Repairs Weights without cutting tool FS 120, 200, 250 70 in this unit should carry out only the maintenance operations described in (1765 mm) FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R 51 Other repair work may be...