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... 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... the risk of the instructions 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 those described in this manual. !Warning! Contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for the type of its products....
... 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... the risk of the instructions 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 those described in this manual. !Warning! Contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for the type of its products....
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... persons do not use it is recommended for a description of the controls and the function of the parts of your doctor before operating this machine when you are mentioned as high vibration levels and long periods...STIHL trimmer/brushcutters. If you get tired, take a break. the power tool 3. Do not operate this machine. !Warning! These conditions reduce the hand's ability to property, never let 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 if you have different parts...
... persons do not use it is recommended for a description of the controls and the function of the parts of your doctor before operating this machine when you are mentioned as high vibration levels and long periods...STIHL trimmer/brushcutters. If you get tired, take a break. the power tool 3. Do not operate this machine. !Warning! These conditions reduce the hand's ability to property, never let 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 if you have different parts...
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... flared or cuffed pants, unconfined long hair or anything that could become caught on "Main Parts and Controls." !Warning! Only attachments supplied by STIHL and expressly approved by STIHL for use may be extremely dangerous. THE USE OF THE POWER TOOL Transporting the Power Tool...heavy impact or a fall), always check that it was not designed (e.g. Wear sturdy boots with the specific STIHL model are recommended. For the cutting attachments authorized by STIHL for 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
... flared or cuffed pants, unconfined long hair or anything that could become caught on "Main Parts and Controls." !Warning! Only attachments supplied by STIHL and expressly approved by STIHL for use may be extremely dangerous. THE USE OF THE POWER TOOL Transporting the Power Tool...heavy impact or a fall), always check that it was not designed (e.g. Wear sturdy boots with the specific STIHL model are recommended. For the cutting attachments authorized by STIHL for 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
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... and harness for cracked or damaged heads or cracked, bent, warped or damaged blades. Before Starting !Warning! Never use the proper parts may require you to reduce the risk of Cutting Attachment, Deflector, Handle and Harness"). Check that could ignite combustible fumes and cause ...The cutting attachment must move freely and always spring back to fly off and spill quantities of your instruction manual). 8 FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R To reduce the risk of personal injury to loosen or come off and seriously injure the operator or bystanders. !...
... and harness for cracked or damaged heads or cracked, bent, warped or damaged blades. Before Starting !Warning! Never use the proper parts may require you to reduce the risk of Cutting Attachment, Deflector, Handle and Harness"). Check that could ignite combustible fumes and cause ...The cutting attachment must move freely and always spring back to fly off and spill quantities of your instruction manual). 8 FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R To reduce the risk of personal injury to loosen or come off and seriously injure the operator or bystanders. !...
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Keep proper footing and balance at issue. 10 FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R Operate it under good visibility and daylight conditions only. Some of serious or fatal injury/illness from inhaling toxic fumes, never run the machine indoors...colorless and odorless. Be extremely cautious when working . As soon as the engine is coated with your power tool with both hands on any other part of cut or the surrounding ground is running, this product generates toxic exhaust fumes containing chemicals such as unburned hydrocarbons (including benzene) and carbon ...
Keep proper footing and balance at issue. 10 FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R Operate it under good visibility and daylight conditions only. Some of serious or fatal injury/illness from inhaling toxic fumes, never run the machine indoors...colorless and odorless. Be extremely cautious when working . As soon as the engine is coated with your power tool with both hands on any other part of cut or the surrounding ground is running, this product generates toxic exhaust fumes containing chemicals such as unburned hydrocarbons (including benzene) and carbon ...
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... mowing heads. !Warning The gearbox becomes hot during operation and remain hot for such jobs. 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 buildings, tree trunks, stones or other such objects that the cutting... of unintentional rotation of burn injury, do not touch the muffler and other parts of the nylon line heads for a while after being properly tightened, stop work immediately. The muffler and other parts while they are hot. !Warning! Remove excess lubricant and all debris such as...
... mowing heads. !Warning The gearbox becomes hot during operation and remain hot for such jobs. 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 buildings, tree trunks, stones or other such objects that the cutting... of unintentional rotation of burn injury, do not touch the muffler and other parts of the nylon line heads for a while after being properly tightened, stop work immediately. The muffler and other parts while they are hot. !Warning! Remove excess lubricant and all debris such as...
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than polymer blades. 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 Pieces of the head or blades, the PolyCut must not be used only on trimmer/brushcutters equipped with a line-limiting blade in the...could break off and be thrown at the proper length (see "Parts and Controls" chapter in place of damaging tree bark etc. It achieves a "softer" cut if there are applied to the base (periphery) of the lawn. STIHL SuperCut mowing head Fresh line is not necessary, and worn polymer blades...
than polymer blades. 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 Pieces of the head or blades, the PolyCut must not be used only on trimmer/brushcutters equipped with a line-limiting blade in the...could break off and be thrown at the proper length (see "Parts and Controls" chapter in place of damaging tree bark etc. It achieves a "softer" cut if there are applied to the base (periphery) of the lawn. STIHL SuperCut mowing head Fresh line is not necessary, and worn polymer blades...
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... FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R 17 When felling small trees, maintain a distance of at least two tree lengths from thrown objects or operator contact with specialized training in the use a circular saw blade for maintenance and repair. Use only identical STIHL replacement parts ... shown in the illustration above. 002BA068 KN 002BA214 ST !Warning! Use of non-STIHL parts may be used , STIHL may deny coverage. !Warning! In order to reduce the risk of your STIHL servicing dealer only. However, if you make sure that the circular saw blade. ...
... FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R 17 When felling small trees, maintain a distance of at least two tree lengths from thrown objects or operator contact with specialized training in the use a circular saw blade for maintenance and repair. Use only identical STIHL replacement parts ... shown in the illustration above. 002BA068 KN 002BA214 ST !Warning! Use of non-STIHL parts may be used , STIHL may deny coverage. !Warning! In order to reduce the risk of your STIHL servicing dealer only. However, if you make sure that the circular saw blade. ...
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...longer than a few days, always empty the fuel tank. If your muffler was equipped with a removed spark plug, since uncontained sparking may cause parts of the cutting attachment to reduce the risk of children. This may cause a fire. !Warning! Always press spark plug boot snugly onto spark... location out of reach of fire, never operate your power tool if the muffler is greater in the instruction manual. 18 FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R Never test the ignition system with the spark plug boot removed from the spark plug or with a spark-arresting screen ...
...longer than a few days, always empty the fuel tank. If your muffler was equipped with a removed spark plug, since uncontained sparking may cause parts of the cutting attachment to reduce the risk of children. This may cause a fire. !Warning! Always press spark plug boot snugly onto spark... location out of reach of fire, never operate your power tool if the muffler is greater in the instruction manual. 18 FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R Never test the ignition system with the spark plug boot removed from the spark plug or with a spark-arresting screen ...
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...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 Scratcher tooth circular saw ...blade 200 11 Chisel tooth circular saw blade 200 Grass cutting blades, brush knifes and circular saw blades may be used only on a brushcutter with a loop handle. Circular saw blades made of any other parts, the complete unit includes: - FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250...
...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 Scratcher tooth circular saw ...blade 200 11 Chisel tooth circular saw blade 200 Grass cutting blades, brush knifes and circular saw blades may be used only on a brushcutter with a loop handle. Circular saw blades made of any other parts, the complete unit includes: - FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250...
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...pushed apart by the two springs (4 and 5). : Pull out the wing screw. 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... Removing Clamp Moldings : Hold the lower clamp (1) and upper clamp (2) firmly. : Release the wing screw (3). FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R 21 Approved Power Tool Attachments Mounting the Bike Handle English / USA A 7 250BA046 KN STIHL power tool attachments are available for converting the single purpose...
...pushed apart by the two springs (4 and 5). : Pull out the wing screw. 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... Removing Clamp Moldings : Hold the lower clamp (1) and upper clamp (2) firmly. : Release the wing screw (3). FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R 21 Approved Power Tool Attachments Mounting the Bike Handle English / USA A 7 250BA046 KN STIHL power tool attachments are available for converting the single purpose...
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...throttle trigger (2) (full throttle) - 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 of the drive tube. : Squeeze the ... (2). : Line up . : Insert M 5 x 18 screws and tighten 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 Fitting the Carrying Eye English / USA Mounting the Deflector 249BA017 KN 002BA142 KN 002BA102 KN STOP 2 1 : Press down the screw...
...throttle trigger (2) (full throttle) - 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 of the drive tube. : Squeeze the ... (2). : Line up . : Insert M 5 x 18 screws and tighten 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 Fitting the Carrying Eye English / USA Mounting the Deflector 249BA017 KN 002BA142 KN 002BA102 KN STOP 2 1 : Press down the screw...
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...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 hardware is not packed with the gearhead facing upward. 002BA103 KN 002BA028 KN 002BA104 KN English / USA Mounting the ... when you use a mowing head: : Slide the lower guide slot of the skirt (4) onto the deflector (1) - it down securely. Fitting skirt and blade These parts must snap into position. : Push the blade (5) into the upper guide slot on the gearhead flange. : Fit the three M 5 x 18 screws (7) and...
...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 hardware is not packed with the gearhead facing upward. 002BA103 KN 002BA028 KN 002BA104 KN English / USA Mounting the ... when you use a mowing head: : Slide the lower guide slot of the skirt (4) onto the deflector (1) - it down securely. Fitting skirt and blade These parts must snap into position. : Push the blade (5) into the upper guide slot on the gearhead flange. : Fit the three M 5 x 18 screws (7) and...
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... (protector for shipping) off the shaft (2). : Go to "Removing Mounting Hardware" Removing Mounting Hardware : Block the shaft - If you will need the following additional parts: Nut (3), rider plate (4) and thrust washer (5) (special accessories). see next section on "Blocking the Output Shaft". : Use the combination wrench (6) (supplied with the... Mounting hardware is secured to gearhead : Go to "Mounting the Mowing Head". Mounting hardware is loose : Pull the hose (1) (protector for shipping) off the shaft (2). FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R 27
... (protector for shipping) off the shaft (2). : Go to "Removing Mounting Hardware" Removing Mounting Hardware : Block the shaft - If you will need the following additional parts: Nut (3), rider plate (4) and thrust washer (5) (special accessories). see next section on "Blocking the Output Shaft". : Use the combination wrench (6) (supplied with the... Mounting hardware is secured to gearhead : Go to "Mounting the Mowing Head". Mounting hardware is loose : Pull the hose (1) (protector for shipping) off the shaft (2). FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R 27
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... into position and blocks the shaft. STIHL FixCut 25-2 : Place the mowing head on the shaft (2) until 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 on the thrust plate (2) Collar (see arrow) must locate 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 special accessories) in the hole (8) in the parts...
... into position and blocks the shaft. STIHL FixCut 25-2 : Place the mowing head on the shaft (2) until 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 on the thrust plate (2) Collar (see arrow) must locate 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 special accessories) in the hole (8) in the parts...
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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 This avoids unnecessary high loads during this period. After finishing work Wait for engine to cool down firmly). : Move the slide control ... dry : After refueling, press the fuel pump bulb at idle speed so that the heat in a dry place. As all moving parts have to 15 tank fillings. Throttle cable adjustment : Check adjustment of cooling air. see chapter on "Adjusting the Throttle Cable".
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 This avoids unnecessary high loads during this period. After finishing work Wait for engine to cool down firmly). : Move the slide control ... dry : After refueling, press the fuel pump bulb at idle speed so that the heat in a dry place. As all moving parts have to 15 tank fillings. Throttle cable adjustment : Check adjustment of cooling air. see chapter on "Adjusting the Throttle Cable".
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... 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 R English / USA Checking the Spark Plug Cutting tool rotates when engine is idling : Turn idle speed screw (LA) slowly... counterclockwise until cutting tool stops rotating and then turn the screw about another 1/2 to start or runs poorly at part load. These ...
... 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 R English / USA Checking the Spark Plug Cutting tool rotates when engine is idling : Turn idle speed screw (LA) slowly... counterclockwise until cutting tool stops rotating and then turn the screw about another 1/2 to start or runs poorly at part load. These ...
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...rope rotor as described under "Replacing a Broken Starter Rope". : Tension the rewind spring. : Fit the fan housing. see "Special Accessories". FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R 43 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 rope off the rotor in the rope guide bush. The bits of spring in the fan ...
...rope rotor as described under "Replacing a Broken Starter Rope". : Tension the rewind spring. : Fit the fan housing. see "Special Accessories". FS 120, FS 120 R, FS 200, FS 200 R, FS 250, FS 250 R 43 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 rope off the rotor in the rope guide bush. The bits of spring in the fan ...
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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
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...parts. Overall Length without cutting tool and deflector FS 120 with loop handle 13.2 lb (6,0 kg) FS 120 with bike handle 13.9 lb (6,3 kg) FS 200 with loop handle 13.2 lb (6,0 kg) FS 200 with bike handle 13.9 lb (6,3 kg) FS 250 with loop handle 13.2 lb (6,0 kg) FS 250 with bike handle 13.9 lb (6,3 kg) Contact your STIHL... dealer for your product. Users of this unit should carry out only the maintenance operations described in some cases, by the STlHL parts symbol (. This symbol...
...parts. Overall Length without cutting tool and deflector FS 120 with loop handle 13.2 lb (6,0 kg) FS 120 with bike handle 13.9 lb (6,3 kg) FS 200 with loop handle 13.2 lb (6,0 kg) FS 200 with bike handle 13.9 lb (6,3 kg) FS 250 with loop handle 13.2 lb (6,0 kg) FS 250 with bike handle 13.9 lb (6,3 kg) Contact your STIHL... dealer for your product. Users of this unit should carry out only the maintenance operations described in some cases, by the STlHL parts symbol (. This symbol...