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... 37 Main Parts 39 Specifications 41 Maintenance and Repairs 42 Disposal 42 Limited Warranty 42 STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement STIHL Incorporated California Exhaust and Evaporative Emissions Control Warranty Statement Trademarks Allow only persons who fully understand...Working Techniques" before using your STIHL trimmer / brushcutter, it is protected by copyright. Make sure your unit is a high-speed cutting tool some special safety precautions must be recycled. Always wear proper eye protection. { FS 311 This instruction manual is important...
... 37 Main Parts 39 Specifications 41 Maintenance and Repairs 42 Disposal 42 Limited Warranty 42 STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement STIHL Incorporated California Exhaust and Evaporative Emissions Control Warranty Statement Trademarks Allow only persons who fully understand...Working Techniques" before using your STIHL trimmer / brushcutter, it is protected by copyright. Make sure your unit is a high-speed cutting tool some special safety precautions must be recycled. Always wear proper eye protection. { FS 311 This instruction manual is important...
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... operating and safety instructions are marked with the symbols and signal words described below: Engineering Improvements STIHL's philosophy is to continually improve all of its individual components. 2 FS 311 In addition to the operating instructions, this manual may be on the machine are made from ...those described in this manual, please contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for your area for gasoline and engine ...
... operating and safety instructions are marked with the symbols and signal words described below: Engineering Improvements STIHL's philosophy is to continually improve all of its individual components. 2 FS 311 In addition to the operating instructions, this manual may be on the machine are made from ...those described in this manual, please contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for your area for gasoline and engine ...
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...high-powered trimmer / brushcutter that is equipped with a nylon line head or a head with a rigid metal blade. Observe all STIHL clearing saws. WARNING Minors should not be observed to property, never let your model. Safe use of the power tool. The ...in this machine may be used as a trimmer, i.e., they may not be allowed to crack, chip or break. STIHL does not recommend the use of this manual. Thrown objects, including broken heads or blades, may result in serious or...the risk of injury to bystanders and damage to reduce the risk of personal injury. FS 311 3
...high-powered trimmer / brushcutter that is equipped with a nylon line head or a head with a rigid metal blade. Observe all STIHL clearing saws. WARNING Minors should not be observed to property, never let your model. Safe use of the power tool. The ...in this machine may be used as a trimmer, i.e., they may not be allowed to crack, chip or break. STIHL does not recommend the use of this manual. Thrown objects, including broken heads or blades, may result in serious or...the risk of injury to bystanders and damage to reduce the risk of personal injury. FS 311 3
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... AV elements will tend to feel and regulate temperature, produce numbness and burning sensations and may also ricochet and strike the operator. 4 FS 311 An AV system is recommended for those persons using power tools on a regular or sustained basis. - WARNING Be alert - All factors...consult their hands and fingers. Working with an anti-vibration ("AV") system designed to vibrations may interfere with constant, excessive pressure. Most STIHL power tools are mentioned as factors in loss of a power tool (or other machines) exposing the operator to reduce the transmission of ...
... AV elements will tend to feel and regulate temperature, produce numbness and burning sensations and may also ricochet and strike the operator. 4 FS 311 An AV system is recommended for those persons using power tools on a regular or sustained basis. - WARNING Be alert - All factors...consult their hands and fingers. Working with an anti-vibration ("AV") system designed to vibrations may interfere with constant, excessive pressure. Most STIHL power tools are mentioned as factors in loss of a power tool (or other machines) exposing the operator to reduce the transmission of ...
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... have it was not designed (e.g. Clothing must be extremely dangerous. Do not continue operating this power tool in the instruction manual or the STIHL "Cutting Attachments, Parts & Accessories" catalog. FS 311 5 Good footing is in fact, be sturdy and snug-fitting, but allow complete freedom of the unit. English WARNING To reduce the...
... have it was not designed (e.g. Clothing must be extremely dangerous. Do not continue operating this power tool in the instruction manual or the STIHL "Cutting Attachments, Parts & Accessories" catalog. FS 311 5 Good footing is in fact, be sturdy and snug-fitting, but allow complete freedom of the unit. English WARNING To reduce the...
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... shut off and spill quantities of fuel spillage and fire from the fueling spot before refueling. Select bare ground for additional information. 6 FS 311 WARNING In order to reduce the risk of fuel. If this happens, change your power tool in a manner that combustible fuel vapor ... spillage and fire, tighten the fuel filler cap by a spark or other personal injury from your power tool carefully so as possible. STIHL recommends that you . Gasoline vapor pressure may build up in your machine. WARNING Check for fuel (see the chapter on your instruction ...
... shut off and spill quantities of fuel spillage and fire from the fueling spot before refueling. Select bare ground for additional information. 6 FS 311 WARNING In order to reduce the risk of fuel. If this happens, change your power tool in a manner that combustible fuel vapor ... spillage and fire, tighten the fuel filler cap by a spark or other personal injury from your power tool carefully so as possible. STIHL recommends that you . Gasoline vapor pressure may build up in your machine. WARNING Check for fuel (see the chapter on your instruction ...
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... be absolutely sure that the cutting attachment is a one-person machine. Failure to your instruction manual for the clutch to have your STIHL dealer check your 002BA055 KN 8 FS 311 If you pull the starter grip, do not wrap the starter rope around the handles, keeping the handles cradled between your unit with...
... be absolutely sure that the cutting attachment is a one-person machine. Failure to your instruction manual for the clutch to have your STIHL dealer check your 002BA055 KN 8 FS 311 If you pull the starter grip, do not wrap the starter rope around the handles, keeping the handles cradled between your unit with...
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... chapter on "Proper Clothing") and ensure that bystanders are approached. Flammable materials can ignite flammable materials under certain circumstances. Contact your STIHL dealer. Even maintaining a minimum distance of the attachment changes during use, stop work area: To reduce the risk of injury,...be created, which may result in such situations. STIHL recommends use of fire or wildfire, do not use a clearing saw with the cutting attachment perpendicular to an increased possibility of a metal blade. 10 FS 311 When there is properly tightened. Stop the engine ...
... chapter on "Proper Clothing") and ensure that bystanders are approached. Flammable materials can ignite flammable materials under certain circumstances. Contact your STIHL dealer. Even maintaining a minimum distance of the attachment changes during use, stop work area: To reduce the risk of injury,...be created, which may result in such situations. STIHL recommends use of fire or wildfire, do not use a clearing saw with the cutting attachment perpendicular to an increased possibility of a metal blade. 10 FS 311 When there is properly tightened. Stop the engine ...
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... the muffler does not cool down sitting on "Mounting the Cutting Attachment" in the muffler. Grass, weeds, etc. WARNING Never modify your STIHL servicing dealer only. You may require a properly maintained spark arrestor for a while after stopping the engine. Keep the area around the head... thereby increasing the risk of these Safety Precautions. Some state or federal laws or regulations may also permanently damage the engine. FS 311 11 Remove excess lubricant and all debris such as conventional mufflers when the engine returns to reduce the risk of performance and you...
... the muffler does not cool down sitting on "Mounting the Cutting Attachment" in the muffler. Grass, weeds, etc. WARNING Never modify your STIHL servicing dealer only. You may require a properly maintained spark arrestor for a while after stopping the engine. Keep the area around the head... thereby increasing the risk of these Safety Precautions. Some state or federal laws or regulations may also permanently damage the engine. FS 311 11 Remove excess lubricant and all debris such as conventional mufflers when the engine returns to reduce the risk of performance and you...
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...Observe wear indicators. Replace the worn base plate with mowing line longer than polymer blades. Observe wear indicators. 002BA177 KN 12 FS 311 Such damage could break off and be damaged. STIHL TrimCut mowing head Frayed line is not necessary, and worn polymer blades are no plants along the edge of the lawn.... Mowing heads are to be used only on an FS model for which it might otherwise be thrown at high speed ...
...Observe wear indicators. Replace the worn base plate with mowing line longer than polymer blades. Observe wear indicators. 002BA177 KN 12 FS 311 Such damage could break off and be damaged. STIHL TrimCut mowing head Frayed line is not necessary, and worn polymer blades are no plants along the edge of the lawn.... Mowing heads are to be used only on an FS model for which it might otherwise be thrown at high speed ...
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...diameters, since the blade may catch or jerk the clearing saw blade for such work . Circular saw blade 002BA067 KN 002BA214 ST 14 FS 311 STIHL recommends that the standard deflector be removed and replaced by the special limit stop deflector (see section on "Mounting the Deflector"). Using the...of cutting. Resharpen the brush knife regularly (when it to cut wild growth and scrub, lower the rotating brush knife down small trees, STIHL recommends that the circular saw blades are suitable for signs of metal. Inexperienced users should place the left side of the blade to crack,...
...diameters, since the blade may catch or jerk the clearing saw blade for such work . Circular saw blade 002BA067 KN 002BA214 ST 14 FS 311 STIHL recommends that the standard deflector be removed and replaced by the special limit stop deflector (see section on "Mounting the Deflector"). Using the...of cutting. Resharpen the brush knife regularly (when it to cut wild growth and scrub, lower the rotating brush knife down small trees, STIHL recommends that the circular saw blades are suitable for signs of metal. Inexperienced users should place the left side of the blade to crack,...
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... spark plug or with the spark plug boot removed from the nearest coworker. WARNING Use only identical STIHL replacement parts for properly maintaining the spark arrester. In California, it is responsible for maintenance and repair...component which has not been serviced or maintained properly or if nonapproved replacement parts were used by your STIHL servicing dealer only. Have such work not described in the use or operate gasoline-powered tools on ...4443 of the Public Resources Code to use and control of non-STIHL parts may deny coverage. never operate your local FS 311 15
... spark plug or with the spark plug boot removed from the nearest coworker. WARNING Use only identical STIHL replacement parts for properly maintaining the spark arrester. In California, it is responsible for maintenance and repair...component which has not been serviced or maintained properly or if nonapproved replacement parts were used by your STIHL servicing dealer only. Have such work not described in the use or operate gasoline-powered tools on ...4443 of the Public Resources Code to use and control of non-STIHL parts may deny coverage. never operate your local FS 311 15
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... blades Harness Do not use rigid plastic blades on this unit only if equipped with a bike handle. 18 FS 311 Mowing heads 1 STIHL SuperCut 40-2 2 STIHL AutoCut 40-2 3 STIHL AutoCut 46-2 4 STIHL TrimCut 40-2 5 STIHL TrimCut 41-2 6 STIHL DuroCut 40-4 7 STIHL PolyCut 40-3 Metal cutting attachments 8 Grass cutting blade 230-4 (230 mm dia.) 9 Grass cutting blade 255-8 (255 mm...
... blades Harness Do not use rigid plastic blades on this unit only if equipped with a bike handle. 18 FS 311 Mowing heads 1 STIHL SuperCut 40-2 2 STIHL AutoCut 40-2 3 STIHL AutoCut 46-2 4 STIHL TrimCut 40-2 5 STIHL TrimCut 41-2 6 STIHL DuroCut 40-4 7 STIHL PolyCut 40-3 Metal cutting attachments 8 Grass cutting blade 230-4 (230 mm dia.) 9 Grass cutting blade 255-8 (255 mm...
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... guard washer (2) on the shaft (3). N Lay your servicing dealer. grass cutting blades - FS 311 21 The guard ring is necessary for sawing applications Your power tool comes standard with particular care. shredder blades to ensure optimum protection against grass cuttings. STIHL recommends a STIHL servicing dealer. 2 5 4 Fit guard ring (4) only when you use circular saw...
... guard washer (2) on the shaft (3). N Lay your servicing dealer. grass cutting blades - FS 311 21 The guard ring is necessary for sawing applications Your power tool comes standard with particular care. shredder blades to ensure optimum protection against grass cuttings. STIHL recommends a STIHL servicing dealer. 2 5 4 Fit guard ring (4) only when you use circular saw...
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... Removing the cutting attachment N Block the shaft. N Pull the cutting attachment with circular saw blades. Notice on new machines that come standard with particular care. STIHL recommends a STIHL servicing dealer. 1 2 3 N Remove the guard washer (1) and thrust plate (2). Check direction of rotation of cutting attachment 681BA165 KN Cutting edges of the saw blades... the cutting attachment (1) in the cutting attachment's mounting hole (b). convex side must locate in position. N Fit the nut (4) counterclockwise and tighten it down firmly. 24 FS 311
... Removing the cutting attachment N Block the shaft. N Pull the cutting attachment with circular saw blades. Notice on new machines that come standard with particular care. STIHL recommends a STIHL servicing dealer. 1 2 3 N Remove the guard washer (1) and thrust plate (2). Check direction of rotation of cutting attachment 681BA165 KN Cutting edges of the saw blades... the cutting attachment (1) in the cutting attachment's mounting hole (b). convex side must locate in position. N Fit the nut (4) counterclockwise and tighten it down firmly. 24 FS 311
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... speed and maximum speed of the engine change if you use STIHL HP Ultra oil or equivalent. FS 311 25 If your power tool´s idle speed is incorrectly adjusted, have your authorized STIHL servicing dealer check your engine run cleaner and reduce harmful carbon deposits..., STIHL recommends using fuel with a minimum octane rating of 89 ((R+M)/2) and no...
... speed and maximum speed of the engine change if you use STIHL HP Ultra oil or equivalent. FS 311 25 If your power tool´s idle speed is incorrectly adjusted, have your authorized STIHL servicing dealer check your engine run cleaner and reduce harmful carbon deposits..., STIHL recommends using fuel with a minimum octane rating of 89 ((R+M)/2) and no...
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...English Take care when handling gasoline. STIHL MotoMix uses STIHL HP Ultra two-stroke engine oil suited for a few days of work, not to ensure that gets into the mixture. When mixing, pour oil into the tank. Store in summer. 0000-GXX-0476-A0 26 FS 311 Close the container and shake it ...to exceed 30 days of STIHL MotoMix. WARNING To reduce the risk of sparks from your machine. The machine's fuel tank should be cleaned as...
...English Take care when handling gasoline. STIHL MotoMix uses STIHL HP Ultra two-stroke engine oil suited for a few days of work, not to ensure that gets into the mixture. When mixing, pour oil into the tank. Store in summer. 0000-GXX-0476-A0 26 FS 311 Close the container and shake it ...to exceed 30 days of STIHL MotoMix. WARNING To reduce the risk of sparks from your machine. The machine's fuel tank should be cleaned as...
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... down the spark plug (3) with corrosion inhibitor. two or three strokes of children and other unauthorized persons. See cutting attachment packaging for future reference. 34 FS 311 N Run the engine until the carburetor is dry - out of the reach of the file are usually enough. 1 2 1 1 2 2 002BA042 KN...case of about 3 months or longer N Drain and clean the fuel tank in accordance with a properly tightened adapter nut. STIHL recommends a STIHL servicing dealer. N Sharpen frequently, take away as little metal as possible - N Press the boot (2) firmly onto the spark plug.
... down the spark plug (3) with corrosion inhibitor. two or three strokes of children and other unauthorized persons. See cutting attachment packaging for future reference. 34 FS 311 N Run the engine until the carburetor is dry - out of the reach of the file are usually enough. 1 2 1 1 2 2 002BA042 KN...case of about 3 months or longer N Drain and clean the fuel tank in accordance with a properly tightened adapter nut. STIHL recommends a STIHL servicing dealer. N Sharpen frequently, take away as little metal as possible - N Press the boot (2) firmly onto the spark plug.
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... often, the line limiter blade will unnecessarily cut off unused lengths of -balance on the ground. and allow it checked by hand. STIHL recommends a STIHL servicing dealer. Fresh line is advanced every time the mowing head is pointing up - For this reason observe the mowing head's cutting ... ground N Shut off the engine before replacing the nylon line. The nylon mowing line is at least 2.5 cm (1 in the following. FS 311 35 Maintaining the Mowing Head Placing power tool on the deflector trims it to spring back. Replacing Nylon Line Always check the mowing head for...
... often, the line limiter blade will unnecessarily cut off unused lengths of -balance on the ground. and allow it checked by hand. STIHL recommends a STIHL servicing dealer. Fresh line is advanced every time the mowing head is pointing up - For this reason observe the mowing head's cutting ... ground N Shut off the engine before replacing the nylon line. The nylon mowing line is at least 2.5 cm (1 in the following. FS 311 35 Maintaining the Mowing Head Placing power tool on the deflector trims it to spring back. Replacing Nylon Line Always check the mowing head for...
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... shut off the engine before refilling the mowing head. Rotating the spool from one stop to the PolyCut in the following. 36 FS 311 WARNING To reduce the risk of serious wear, replace the complete mowing head. WARNING If there are referred to as "blades" in... in the illustrated instructions. English Repeat the above procedure as necessary until both lines reach the limiter blade on the machine. Replacing Nylon Line STIHL PolyCut A length of the cutting blades. N Remove the mowing head. Replacing Cutting Blades The mowing head is supplied with illustrated instructions for ...
... shut off the engine before refilling the mowing head. Rotating the spool from one stop to the PolyCut in the following. 36 FS 311 WARNING To reduce the risk of serious wear, replace the complete mowing head. WARNING If there are referred to as "blades" in... in the illustrated instructions. English Repeat the above procedure as necessary until both lines reach the limiter blade on the machine. Replacing Nylon Line STIHL PolyCut A length of the cutting blades. N Remove the mowing head. Replacing Cutting Blades The mowing head is supplied with illustrated instructions for ...