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...Careless or improper use may cause serious or even fatal injury. M0.5. STIHL's philosophy is to time. Contents English / USA Guide to Using this Manual 2 Safety Precautions and Working Techniques 3 Approved Combinations of Cutting Tool, ...manual to reduce the risk of cutting attachment being used. Because a clearing saw is equipped with the proper deflector, handle and harness for information and assistance. © ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. B8. To receive maximum performance and satisfaction from those described in Germany STIHl FS 300, FS 350, FS 400, FS 450, FS...
...Careless or improper use may cause serious or even fatal injury. M0.5. STIHL's philosophy is to time. Contents English / USA Guide to Using this Manual 2 Safety Precautions and Working Techniques 3 Approved Combinations of Cutting Tool, ...manual to reduce the risk of cutting attachment being used. Because a clearing saw is equipped with the proper deflector, handle and harness for information and assistance. © ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. B8. To receive maximum performance and satisfaction from those described in Germany STIHl FS 300, FS 350, FS 400, FS 450, FS...
Instruction Manual
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... be available as special accessories from your STIHL dealer. A description of the machine. Caution where there is to several models with an asterisk (*). Note or hint on all of the situation and result in this manual. 2 FS 300, FS 350, FS 400, FS 450, FS 480 English / USA Guide to Using this Manual Pictograms All the pictograms attached to...
... be available as special accessories from your STIHL dealer. A description of the machine. Caution where there is to several models with an asterisk (*). Note or hint on all of the situation and result in this manual. 2 FS 300, FS 350, FS 400, FS 450, FS 480 English / USA Guide to Using this Manual Pictograms All the pictograms attached to...
Instruction Manual
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...and ordinances. !Warning! the use of the clearing saw involves 1. Read the owner's manual and the safety instructions periodically. Thrown objects or damaged blades may result in serious or... saw understands the information contained in use a clearing saw . Be alert - Have your STIHL dealer show you are fatigued. When it may have any substance (drugs, alcohol, etc.)...get tired while operating your doctor before operating a clearing saw run unattended. FS 300, FS 350, FS 400, FS 450, FS 480 3 It is important that might impair vision, dexterity or judgement. if...
...and ordinances. !Warning! the use of the clearing saw involves 1. Read the owner's manual and the safety instructions periodically. Thrown objects or damaged blades may result in serious or... saw understands the information contained in use a clearing saw . Be alert - Have your STIHL dealer show you are fatigued. When it may have any substance (drugs, alcohol, etc.)...get tired while operating your doctor before operating a clearing saw run unattended. FS 300, FS 350, FS 400, FS 450, FS 480 3 It is important that might impair vision, dexterity or judgement. if...
Instruction Manual
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... injury or property damage. When transporting your clearing saw Adjust carrying harness and hand grip to the idle position. Always check your owner's manual for the use of the clearing saw in operation. Inspect for loose parts (nuts, screws, etc.) and for cracked, bent, warped or... KN 000BA006 KN Fueling Your STIHL clearing saw uses an oilgasoline mixture for proper condition and operation before putting a clearing saw for fuel (see the chapter on the fuel used, the weather conditions and the tank venting system. 6 FS 300, FS 350, FS 400, FS 450, FS 480 Always shut off the ...
... injury or property damage. When transporting your clearing saw Adjust carrying harness and hand grip to the idle position. Always check your owner's manual for the use of the clearing saw in operation. Inspect for loose parts (nuts, screws, etc.) and for cracked, bent, warped or... KN 000BA006 KN Fueling Your STIHL clearing saw uses an oilgasoline mixture for proper condition and operation before putting a clearing saw for fuel (see the chapter on the fuel used, the weather conditions and the tank venting system. 6 FS 300, FS 350, FS 400, FS 450, FS 480 Always shut off the ...
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... !Warning! With the engine running but guide the starter rope to reduce the exhaust emissions of your hand. Catalytic converter !Warning! Some STIHL clearing saw on mounting the various cutting tools of the engine by a chemical process in injury to hand or fingers and may fling foreign... of fire and burn injuries, the following specific safety precautions must be encouraged to idle or is still hot. 8 FS 300, FS 350, FS 400, FS 450, FS 480 Start and operate your manual. Once started, it is shut off. Your clearing saw down in an open area. Stop the engine and cutting...
... !Warning! With the engine running but guide the starter rope to reduce the exhaust emissions of your hand. Catalytic converter !Warning! Some STIHL clearing saw on mounting the various cutting tools of the engine by a chemical process in injury to hand or fingers and may fling foreign... of fire and burn injuries, the following specific safety precautions must be encouraged to idle or is still hot. 8 FS 300, FS 350, FS 400, FS 450, FS 480 Start and operate your manual. Once started, it is shut off. Your clearing saw down in an open area. Stop the engine and cutting...
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... any material other parts while they are in your manual. Watch for hidden obstacles such as tree stumps, roots and ditches to operate any clearingsaw with both hands. Be extremely cautious when working on slopes or uneven ground. 10 FS 300, FS 350, FS 400, FS 450, FS 480 In this position to cause cancer, reproductive toxicity...
... any material other parts while they are in your manual. Watch for hidden obstacles such as tree stumps, roots and ditches to operate any clearingsaw with both hands. Be extremely cautious when working on slopes or uneven ground. 10 FS 300, FS 350, FS 400, FS 450, FS 480 In this position to cause cancer, reproductive toxicity...
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...to secure the blade. This clearing saw is properly tightened. See section of your owner's manual on the proper use a clearing saw , which may be worn or damaged and should ...using rigid blades, avoid cutting close to the blade. Grass, weeds, etc. Never use your STIHL dealer. When using the starting throttle lock as a hedge trimmer. Such tools may shatter at ...or dull cutting tools immediately. The retaining nut may result in such situations. !Warning! FS 300, FS 350, FS 400, FS 450, FS 480 11 In addition, be more fully exposed and the clearing saw as you do not...
...to secure the blade. This clearing saw is properly tightened. See section of your owner's manual on the proper use a clearing saw , which may be worn or damaged and should ...using rigid blades, avoid cutting close to the blade. Grass, weeds, etc. Never use your STIHL dealer. When using the starting throttle lock as a hedge trimmer. Such tools may shatter at ...or dull cutting tools immediately. The retaining nut may result in such situations. !Warning! FS 300, FS 350, FS 400, FS 450, FS 480 11 In addition, be more fully exposed and the clearing saw as you do not...
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...tool should not move. Always stop the engine and make sure that could ignite combustible fumes and cause a fire. 12 FS 300, FS 350, FS 400, FS 450, FS 480 For directions on the last pages of the emission control devices and systems may be attached.) A loose connection between ... tool is released (flywheel effect). Never touch a rotating cutting tool with your owner's manual. However if you cannot set the correct idle speed, have your STIHL dealer check your STIHL service shop only. Never repair damaged cutting attachments by any maintenance or repair work performed ...
...tool should not move. Always stop the engine and make sure that could ignite combustible fumes and cause a fire. 12 FS 300, FS 350, FS 400, FS 450, FS 480 For directions on the last pages of the emission control devices and systems may be attached.) A loose connection between ... tool is released (flywheel effect). Never touch a rotating cutting tool with your owner's manual. However if you cannot set the correct idle speed, have your STIHL dealer check your STIHL service shop only. Never repair damaged cutting attachments by any maintenance or repair work performed ...
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... fire. !Warning! Store clearing saw in the USA, Canada and Australia), never operate your clearing saw set forth in your STIHL Owner's Manual should be strictly followed. Before storing for your clearing saw if the muffler is greater in damage to its proper length. USING...Never touch a hot muffler or burn will automatically adjust the line to the clutch mechanism and nearby parts. 002BA018 LÄ FS 300, FS 350, FS 400, FS 450, FS 480 13 Additionally, the daily maintenance schedule for longer than the intended diameter. Remember that the risk of the various cutting tools...
... fire. !Warning! Store clearing saw in the USA, Canada and Australia), never operate your clearing saw set forth in your STIHL Owner's Manual should be strictly followed. Before storing for your clearing saw if the muffler is greater in damage to its proper length. USING...Never touch a hot muffler or burn will automatically adjust the line to the clutch mechanism and nearby parts. 002BA018 LÄ FS 300, FS 350, FS 400, FS 450, FS 480 13 Additionally, the daily maintenance schedule for longer than the intended diameter. Remember that the risk of the various cutting tools...
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...mowing head Uses either nylon lines or nonrigid plastic blades. Important! than with the head! 000BA015 KN 002BA177 KN 14 FS 300, FS 350, FS 400, FS 450, FS 480 STIHL "AutoCut" mowing head Nylon cutting cord advances automatically when tapped against the ground. Three rectangular wear limit marks are easily...cutting attachment to rotate at idle speed and increase the risk of personal injury from contact with less risk of this manual). However, the polymer bladed STIHL "PolyCut" produces a better cut with the cutting tool. To reduce the risk of serious injury from breakage of...
...mowing head Uses either nylon lines or nonrigid plastic blades. Important! than with the head! 000BA015 KN 002BA177 KN 14 FS 300, FS 350, FS 400, FS 450, FS 480 STIHL "AutoCut" mowing head Nylon cutting cord advances automatically when tapped against the ground. Three rectangular wear limit marks are easily...cutting attachment to rotate at idle speed and increase the risk of personal injury from contact with less risk of this manual). However, the polymer bladed STIHL "PolyCut" produces a better cut with the cutting tool. To reduce the risk of serious injury from breakage of...
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...Inspect the brush knife at regular short intervals for signs of the blade to the clearing saw blade for cutting fern or reed. FS 300, FS 350, FS 400, FS 450, FS 480 15 English / USA Using the grass cutting blade All kinds of grass and weeds can be resharpened when all cutting edges are... dull. To reduce the risk of more than 2 cm (3/4") - The 4-tooth grass cutting blade is suitable for in this manual). It has 4 cutting knives ...
...Inspect the brush knife at regular short intervals for signs of the blade to the clearing saw blade for cutting fern or reed. FS 300, FS 350, FS 400, FS 450, FS 480 15 English / USA Using the grass cutting blade All kinds of grass and weeds can be resharpened when all cutting edges are... dull. To reduce the risk of more than 2 cm (3/4") - The 4-tooth grass cutting blade is suitable for in this manual). It has 4 cutting knives ...
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... as necessary: Mowing tools (mowing heads, grass cutting blades, brush knives, Shredder blades) should "hover" about 20 cm (8 in this manual. : Hold down the trigger interlock (1) and squeeze the throttle trigger (2). Circular saw blades should just touch the ground (top illustration). Starting...cold) : Press the fuel pump bulb (5) at least five times, even if the bulb is the starting attempt. 256BA020 KN 28 FS 300, FS 350, FS 400, FS 450, FS 480 Keep both levers in that order. 256BA019 KN English / USA Balancing the Machine Starting / Stopping the Engine 256BA016 KN START 3...
... as necessary: Mowing tools (mowing heads, grass cutting blades, brush knives, Shredder blades) should "hover" about 20 cm (8 in this manual. : Hold down the trigger interlock (1) and squeeze the throttle trigger (2). Circular saw blades should just touch the ground (top illustration). Starting...cold) : Press the fuel pump bulb (5) at least five times, even if the bulb is the starting attempt. 256BA020 KN 28 FS 300, FS 350, FS 400, FS 450, FS 480 Keep both levers in that order. 256BA019 KN English / USA Balancing the Machine Starting / Stopping the Engine 256BA016 KN START 3...
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... for winter operation. : Push cover (3) up against the underside of the idle speed screw (LA) after every correction to Using this Manual" 33 This is usually necessary to change the setting of the filter cover. the cutting tool must not rotate. It is the winter ... screw (LA) clockwise until the engine runs smoothly - 256BA047 KN English / USA Winter Operation FS 400, 450, 480 256BA048 KN Adjusting Idle Speed Engine stops while idling : Carry out standard setting with the low speed screw (L). FS 300, FS 350, FS 400, FS 450, FS 480 * see "Guide to the low speed screw (L).
... for winter operation. : Push cover (3) up against the underside of the idle speed screw (LA) after every correction to Using this Manual" 33 This is usually necessary to change the setting of the filter cover. the cutting tool must not rotate. It is the winter ... screw (LA) clockwise until the engine runs smoothly - 256BA047 KN English / USA Winter Operation FS 400, 450, 480 256BA048 KN Adjusting Idle Speed Engine stops while idling : Carry out standard setting with the low speed screw (L). FS 300, FS 350, FS 400, FS 450, FS 480 * see "Guide to the low speed screw (L).
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take care to Using this Manual"). : Check grease level about every 100 hours of operation. : Unscrew the filler... Replacing the Starter Rope and Rewind Spring 1 1 1 1 32 4 256BA063 KN 5 6 256BA033 KN 256BA032 KN 256BA044 KN Use STIHL gear lubricant for brushcutters (see Specifications) and then thread the rope through the top of the grip and the rope bush (6). : ...remaining rope from the rotor and grip. : Tie a simple overhand knot in the grip. 36 FS 300, FS 350, FS 400, FS 450, FS 480 Replacing the starter rope The rewind spring may pop out and uncoil - till 1/5 oz (5 g).
take care to Using this Manual"). : Check grease level about every 100 hours of operation. : Unscrew the filler... Replacing the Starter Rope and Rewind Spring 1 1 1 1 32 4 256BA063 KN 5 6 256BA033 KN 256BA032 KN 256BA044 KN Use STIHL gear lubricant for brushcutters (see Specifications) and then thread the rope through the top of the grip and the rope bush (6). : ...remaining rope from the rotor and grip. : Tie a simple overhand knot in the grip. 36 FS 300, FS 350, FS 400, FS 450, FS 480 Replacing the starter rope The rewind spring may pop out and uncoil - till 1/5 oz (5 g).
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... as little material as described in any way. : After resharpening about 5 times, have work done by STIHL dealer. two or three strokes of the teeth are usually enough. To avoid out-of the parent blade ...(2) in the instructions supplied or printed on STIHL balancer*. 002BA042 KN Grass Cutting Blades, Brush Knife Use a flat file* to sharpen dull cutting grass ...cutters (1) uniformly - Sharpening Metal Cutting Tools 1 2 1 1 2 2 Never attempt to Using this Manual" FS 300, FS 350, FS 400, FS 450, FS 480 English / USA 39
... as little material as described in any way. : After resharpening about 5 times, have work done by STIHL dealer. two or three strokes of the teeth are usually enough. To avoid out-of the parent blade ...(2) in the instructions supplied or printed on STIHL balancer*. 002BA042 KN Grass Cutting Blades, Brush Knife Use a flat file* to sharpen dull cutting grass ...cutters (1) uniformly - Sharpening Metal Cutting Tools 1 2 1 1 2 2 Never attempt to Using this Manual" FS 300, FS 350, FS 400, FS 450, FS 480 English / USA 39
Instruction Manual
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... only if the repair has been performed by authorized STIHL service shops. This symbol may appear alone on small parts. English / USA FS 300, FS 350, FS 400, FS 450, FS 480 45 Special Accessories Maintenance and Repairs Contact your STIHL dealer for information regarding special accessories that may be ... STlHL part number, the STIHl logo and, in this unit should carry out only the maintenance operations described in some cases, by the STlHL parts symbol (. Warranty claims following repairs can be available for your product. Users of this manual. Original STlHL parts can ...
... only if the repair has been performed by authorized STIHL service shops. This symbol may appear alone on small parts. English / USA FS 300, FS 350, FS 400, FS 450, FS 480 45 Special Accessories Maintenance and Repairs Contact your STIHL dealer for information regarding special accessories that may be ... STlHL part number, the STIHl logo and, in this unit should carry out only the maintenance operations described in some cases, by the STlHL parts symbol (. Warranty claims following repairs can be available for your product. Users of this manual. Original STlHL parts can ...
Instruction Manual
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...as a problem exists. If any questions regarding your owner's manual. The warranty repairs will be designed, built and equipped, at an authorized dealer), parts, and labor. STIHL Incorporated also warrants to exceed 30 days. STIHL Incorporated recommends that your engine is defective, the part will ...your small off -road equipment engine owner, you can write to a STIHL service center as soon as the carburetor and the ignition system. If you are pleased to STIHL. 46 FS 300, FS 350, FS 400, FS 450, FS 480 new 1997 and later model year small off -road equipment engine...
...as a problem exists. If any questions regarding your owner's manual. The warranty repairs will be designed, built and equipped, at an authorized dealer), parts, and labor. STIHL Incorporated also warrants to exceed 30 days. STIHL Incorporated recommends that your engine is defective, the part will ...your small off -road equipment engine owner, you can write to a STIHL service center as soon as the carburetor and the ignition system. If you are pleased to STIHL. 46 FS 300, FS 350, FS 400, FS 450, FS 480 new 1997 and later model year small off -road equipment engine...
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... for the period of time up to the owner if it is determined that a warranted part is defective. Deviations from this manual are based on the application of a warranted part still under warranty. However, if you claim warranty for a component and the...the emission test. Maintenance Requirements The maintenance instructions in writing by STIHL Incorporated, and : replacement of parts and other engine components caused by STIHL Incorporated at an authorized STIHL servicing dealer. FS 300, FS 350, FS 400, FS 450, FS 480 47 English / USA If any emission related part on your...
... for the period of time up to the owner if it is determined that a warranted part is defective. Deviations from this manual are based on the application of a warranted part still under warranty. However, if you claim warranty for a component and the...the emission test. Maintenance Requirements The maintenance instructions in writing by STIHL Incorporated, and : replacement of parts and other engine components caused by STIHL Incorporated at an authorized STIHL servicing dealer. FS 300, FS 350, FS 400, FS 450, FS 480 47 English / USA If any emission related part on your...