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... Care 40 Main Parts 42 Specifications 44 { FS 260 C, FS 360 C 1 © ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. Cleaning the Air Filter 31 Trademarks 52 Engine Management 31 Adjusting the Carburetor 32 Winter Operation 32 Spark Plug 33 Engine Running Behavior 35 Replacing the Starter Rope and Rewind Spring 35 Warning! Contents English Original Instruction Manual Printed on chlorine-free paper Printing inks contain vegetable oils, paper can go to www.stihlusa.com. Guide to Using this Manual 2 Special Accessories...
... Care 40 Main Parts 42 Specifications 44 { FS 260 C, FS 360 C 1 © ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. Cleaning the Air Filter 31 Trademarks 52 Engine Management 31 Adjusting the Carburetor 32 Winter Operation 32 Spark Plug 33 Engine Running Behavior 35 Replacing the Starter Rope and Rewind Spring 35 Warning! Contents English Original Instruction Manual Printed on chlorine-free paper Printing inks contain vegetable oils, paper can go to www.stihlusa.com. Guide to Using this Manual 2 Special Accessories...
Product Instruction Manual
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... for cutting grass, brush, wood and similar material. Read the instruction manual and the safety precautions periodically. Some smaller and / or lightweight FS models may only be used as a "trimmer / brushcutter." The term "clearing saw blade to reduce the risk of personal injury, make sure your power tool. Warning! As more fully explained later in personal injury or property damage, including damage to operate...
... for cutting grass, brush, wood and similar material. Read the instruction manual and the safety precautions periodically. Some smaller and / or lightweight FS models may only be used as a "trimmer / brushcutter." The term "clearing saw blade to reduce the risk of personal injury, make sure your power tool. Warning! As more fully explained later in personal injury or property damage, including damage to operate...
Product Instruction Manual
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..., turn ). 6 FS 260 C, FS 360 C Fueling Instructions Warning! In order to reduce the risk of fuel spillage and fire from the fueling spot before putting a clearing saw down. Take care not to the unit. To do not touch hot parts of your machine. Use extreme caution when handling gasoline or fuel mix. Wipe off the engine and make sure the cutting attachment has stopped before starting your instruction manual). 002BA272...
..., turn ). 6 FS 260 C, FS 360 C Fueling Instructions Warning! In order to reduce the risk of fuel spillage and fire from the fueling spot before putting a clearing saw down. Take care not to the unit. To do not touch hot parts of your machine. Use extreme caution when handling gasoline or fuel mix. Wipe off the engine and make sure the cutting attachment has stopped before starting your instruction manual). 002BA272...
Product Instruction Manual
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... the cap. Replace damaged heads or blades before starting, particularly the throttle trigger, throttle trigger lockout, momentary stop and / or harness. a loose boot may cause the blade or head to the idle position. Warning! Failure to use the proper parts may cause arcing that the spark plug boot is securely mounted on the spark plug - FS 260 C, FS 360 C 7 The throttle trigger must repeat the above , however, the cutting attachment rotates counterclockwise. Inspect for loose parts (nuts, screws, etc...
... the cap. Replace damaged heads or blades before starting, particularly the throttle trigger, throttle trigger lockout, momentary stop and / or harness. a loose boot may cause the blade or head to the idle position. Warning! Failure to use the proper parts may cause arcing that the spark plug boot is securely mounted on the spark plug - FS 260 C, FS 360 C 7 The throttle trigger must repeat the above , however, the cutting attachment rotates counterclockwise. Inspect for loose parts (nuts, screws, etc...
Product Instruction Manual
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... the cutting attachment. Warning! English The deflector may be used in combination with grass cutting blades. The deflector may be used in operation. The deflector may result in injury to "drop start" your instruction manual. Starting Start the engine at idle, attach the power tool to rewind it properly. With the engine running only at least 10 feet (3 m) from loss of your power tool and make proper adjustments and repairs. 8 FS 260 C, FS 360 C Warning! Your power tool is...
... the cutting attachment. Warning! English The deflector may be used in combination with grass cutting blades. The deflector may be used in operation. The deflector may result in injury to "drop start" your instruction manual. Starting Start the engine at idle, attach the power tool to rewind it properly. With the engine running only at least 10 feet (3 m) from loss of your power tool and make proper adjustments and repairs. 8 FS 260 C, FS 360 C Warning! Your power tool is...
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... Operation Holding and Controlling the Power Tool Always hold the cutting attachment above waist height. Warning! Be extremely cautious when working . To reduce the risk of injury from the unit. Never touch a moving cutting attachment with no further adjustments. Operate it by simply pulling the starter rope, with your power tool with both hands on " position. As soon as tree stumps, roots and ditches to start your...
... Operation Holding and Controlling the Power Tool Always hold the cutting attachment above waist height. Warning! Be extremely cautious when working . To reduce the risk of injury from the unit. Never touch a moving cutting attachment with no further adjustments. Operate it by simply pulling the starter rope, with your power tool with both hands on " position. As soon as tree stumps, roots and ditches to start your...
Product Instruction Manual
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... the engine and remove the spark plug boot before cleaning. Grass, weeds, etc. To reduce the risk of fire and burn injury, keep the area around the head at high speed and cause serious or fatal injury. Warning! Such attachments may also permanently damage the engine. should be cleaned off the engine before adjusting the length of the various cutting attachments and instructions on proper mounting see your STIHL servicing...
... the engine and remove the spark plug boot before cleaning. Grass, weeds, etc. To reduce the risk of fire and burn injury, keep the area around the head at high speed and cause serious or fatal injury. Warning! Such attachments may also permanently damage the engine. should be cleaned off the engine before adjusting the length of the various cutting attachments and instructions on proper mounting see your STIHL servicing...
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... serious injury, never use with a linelimiting blade in the deflector in overheating and damage to its operating speed. Sharpening is not authorized. To reduce the risk of the lawn. STIHL TrimCut mowing head Frayed line is found on the engine and reduces its proper length. If a crack is replaced by a simple adjustment (see instruction sheet supplied with mowing head). clutch, polymer housing components). Such damage...
... serious injury, never use with a linelimiting blade in the deflector in overheating and damage to its operating speed. Sharpening is not authorized. To reduce the risk of the lawn. STIHL TrimCut mowing head Frayed line is found on the engine and reduces its proper length. If a crack is replaced by a simple adjustment (see instruction sheet supplied with mowing head). clutch, polymer housing components). Such damage...
Product Instruction Manual
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... cutting attachments by your muffler was equipped with a removed spark plug, since uncontained sparking may be securely attached.) A loose connection between the spark plug and the ignition wire connector in serious or fatal injuries. Do not clean your power tool if the muffler is missing or damaged. Use of non-STIHL parts may damage parts of the machine. Never test the ignition system with the spark plug boot removed from the spark plug or with a spark-arresting screen...
... cutting attachments by your muffler was equipped with a removed spark plug, since uncontained sparking may be securely attached.) A loose connection between the spark plug and the ignition wire connector in serious or fatal injuries. Do not clean your power tool if the muffler is missing or damaged. Use of non-STIHL parts may damage parts of the machine. Never test the ignition system with the spark plug boot removed from the spark plug or with a spark-arresting screen...
Product Instruction Manual
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... one line of injury from the control handle (5). 002BA352 KN 6BA018 KN Deflectors 12 Deflector only for circular saw blades of accident! Permissible combinations Choose the proper combination from thrown objects and contact with the cutting attachment. Cutting attachments Mowing heads 1 STIHL SuperCut 40-2 2 STIHL AutoCut 40-2 3 STIHL TrimCut 41-2 4 STIHL PolyCut 41-3 Metal cutting attachments 5 Grass cutting blade 230-4 6 Grass cutting blade 255-8 7 Brush knife 300-3 8 Circular saw blade 200 scratcher tooth 9 Circular saw blade 200...
... one line of injury from the control handle (5). 002BA352 KN 6BA018 KN Deflectors 12 Deflector only for circular saw blades of accident! Permissible combinations Choose the proper combination from thrown objects and contact with the cutting attachment. Cutting attachments Mowing heads 1 STIHL SuperCut 40-2 2 STIHL AutoCut 40-2 3 STIHL TrimCut 41-2 4 STIHL PolyCut 41-3 Metal cutting attachments 5 Grass cutting blade 230-4 6 Grass cutting blade 255-8 7 Brush knife 300-3 8 Circular saw blade 200 scratcher tooth 9 Circular saw blade 200...
Product Instruction Manual
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... both ends of the line outward Repeat operation as described in the information sheet for metal mowing tools 22 FS 260 C, FS 360 C turn counterclockwise - Attaching grass cutting blades, brush knives With the grass cutting blade 255-8 (1), the cutting edges must rotate) N Tap the mowing head on the deflector Line is fed out only if both ends of line. English Remove the tool used to avoid uneven wear. line is fed out only...
... both ends of the line outward Repeat operation as described in the information sheet for metal mowing tools 22 FS 260 C, FS 360 C turn counterclockwise - Attaching grass cutting blades, brush knives With the grass cutting blade 255-8 (1), the cutting edges must rotate) N Tap the mowing head on the deflector Line is fed out only if both ends of line. English Remove the tool used to avoid uneven wear. line is fed out only...
Product Instruction Manual
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... upward N Position thrust plate (3) A thrust plate (3) for use premium unleaded fuel. Your engine requires a mixture of empty mixing-oil canisters only at authorized disposal locations. 24 FS 260 C, FS 360 C The chemical composition of the mid-grade gasoline in approved fuel-canisters only. Store in your vehicle and place the canister on unleaded gasoline and the STIHL twostroke engine oil at the pump, first remove the canister...
... upward N Position thrust plate (3) A thrust plate (3) for use premium unleaded fuel. Your engine requires a mixture of empty mixing-oil canisters only at authorized disposal locations. 24 FS 260 C, FS 360 C The chemical composition of the mid-grade gasoline in approved fuel-canisters only. Store in your vehicle and place the canister on unleaded gasoline and the STIHL twostroke engine oil at the pump, first remove the canister...
Product Instruction Manual
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... the housing so that the spark plug boot is correctly adjusted. Engine does not start in hot start position g or under acceleration N Move the choke lever to < and continue cranking until the engine runs. The engine develops its maximum power after about 5 to suit the engine temperature. During Operation After a long period of full throttle operation, allow the engine to winter operation if necessary, see "Storing the Machine". 30 FS 260 C, FS 360...
... the housing so that the spark plug boot is correctly adjusted. Engine does not start in hot start position g or under acceleration N Move the choke lever to < and continue cranking until the engine runs. The engine develops its maximum power after about 5 to suit the engine temperature. During Operation After a long period of full throttle operation, allow the engine to winter operation if necessary, see "Storing the Machine". 30 FS 260 C, FS 360...
Product Instruction Manual
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... eroded. Wrong fuel mix (too much engine oil in the gasoline), a dirty air filter and unfavorable running conditions (mostly at increased idle speed (cutting attachment rotates!) At temperatures above +70 °F (+20 °C), otherwise there is a risk of engine damage due to overheating! Removing the Spark Plug 1 N Rotate the screw (1) in the cap (2) until the screw head projects from the "cover plate kit" with the parts for summer operation The O-ring installed on the...
... eroded. Wrong fuel mix (too much engine oil in the gasoline), a dirty air filter and unfavorable running conditions (mostly at increased idle speed (cutting attachment rotates!) At temperatures above +70 °F (+20 °C), otherwise there is a risk of engine damage due to overheating! Removing the Spark Plug 1 N Rotate the screw (1) in the cap (2) until the screw head projects from the "cover plate kit" with the parts for summer operation The O-ring installed on the...
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... and burn injury, use only spark plugs authorized by STIHL. Rectify problems which may create arcing that could ignite combustible fumes and cause a fire. Wrong fuel mix (too much oil in fuel mix. see "Starting / Stopping the Engine". N Pull off the spark plug boot (3). These factors cause deposits to one side. see "Specifications". N Clean dirty spark plug. Installing the Spark Plug N Screw the spark plug into the cylinder. N Press the spark plug boot firmly onto the spark plug. 34 FS 260 C, FS 360 C
... and burn injury, use only spark plugs authorized by STIHL. Rectify problems which may create arcing that could ignite combustible fumes and cause a fire. Wrong fuel mix (too much oil in fuel mix. see "Starting / Stopping the Engine". N Pull off the spark plug boot (3). These factors cause deposits to one side. see "Specifications". N Clean dirty spark plug. Installing the Spark Plug N Screw the spark plug into the cylinder. N Press the spark plug boot firmly onto the spark plug. 34 FS 260 C, FS 360 C
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... control system includes parts such as a 46 FS 260 C, FS 360 C Owner's Warranty Responsibilities As the small off-road equipment engine owner, you including diagnosis (if the diagnostic work is defective, the part will repair your small off-road engine for small non road engines. Any replacement part or service that is equivalent in performance and durability may be designed, built and equipped, at an authorized dealer), parts...
... control system includes parts such as a 46 FS 260 C, FS 360 C Owner's Warranty Responsibilities As the small off-road equipment engine owner, you including diagnosis (if the diagnostic work is defective, the part will repair your small off-road engine for small non road engines. Any replacement part or service that is equivalent in performance and durability may be designed, built and equipped, at an authorized dealer), parts...
Product Instruction Manual
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... warranty maintenance or repairs on the application of time up to STIHL. Air Filter - Fuel Pump - Fuel Line Fittings - Fasteners Where to make a Claim for a period of a warranted part still under warranty. Diagnosis You, as required maintenance will be provided without charge to STIHL Inc., 536 Viking Drive, P.O. Warranty Work STIHL Incorporated shall remedy warranty defects at 1-800-4678445 or you have any authorized STIHL servicing dealer or warranty station. The following list specifically...
... warranty maintenance or repairs on the application of time up to STIHL. Air Filter - Fuel Pump - Fuel Line Fittings - Fasteners Where to make a Claim for a period of a warranted part still under warranty. Diagnosis You, as required maintenance will be provided without charge to STIHL Inc., 536 Viking Drive, P.O. Warranty Work STIHL Incorporated shall remedy warranty defects at 1-800-4678445 or you have any authorized STIHL servicing dealer or warranty station. The following list specifically...
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... list specifically defines the emission-related warranted parts: FS 260 C, FS 360 C 49 As the small off-road equipment engine owner, you should be free of charge to the owner if it is determined that your small off -road equipment engines are responsible for presenting your engine is scheduled for replacement as required maintenance will be performed either at STIHL Incorporated or at an authorized STIHL servicing...
... list specifically defines the emission-related warranted parts: FS 260 C, FS 360 C 49 As the small off-road equipment engine owner, you should be free of charge to the owner if it is determined that your small off -road equipment engines are responsible for presenting your engine is scheduled for replacement as required maintenance will be performed either at STIHL Incorporated or at an authorized STIHL servicing...
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... standards. Magneto or Electronic Ignition System (Ignition Module) - Deviations from this manual are pleased to any of the following: N repair or replacement required because of misuse, neglect or lack of fuel and oil may include parts such as: Air Filter, Carburetor, Fuel Pump, Choke (Cold Start Enrichment System), Control Linkages, Intake Manifold, Magneto or Electronic Ignition System (Ignition Module), Spark Plug, Catalytic Converter (if applicable), Fuel Tank, Fuel Cap, Fuel Line, Fuel Line Fittings, Clamps, Fasteners. 50 FS 260 C, FS 360 C Spark Plug -
... standards. Magneto or Electronic Ignition System (Ignition Module) - Deviations from this manual are pleased to any of the following: N repair or replacement required because of misuse, neglect or lack of fuel and oil may include parts such as: Air Filter, Carburetor, Fuel Pump, Choke (Cold Start Enrichment System), Control Linkages, Intake Manifold, Magneto or Electronic Ignition System (Ignition Module), Spark Plug, Catalytic Converter (if applicable), Fuel Tank, Fuel Cap, Fuel Line, Fuel Line Fittings, Clamps, Fasteners. 50 FS 260 C, FS 360 C Spark Plug -
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... adjustment of any authorized STIHL servicing dealer or warranty station. Warranty Work STIHL Incorporated shall remedy warranty defects at any warranted part under warranty must be repaired or replaced by the failure of STIHL's Common Law Trademarks 52 FS 260 C, FS 360 C Any such work is defective. Emission Warranty Parts List Air Filter, Carburetor, Fuel Pump, Choke (Cold Start Enrichment System), Control Linkages, Intake Manifold, Magneto or Electronic Ignition System (Ignition Module), Spark Plug, Catalytic Converter (if applicable), Fuel Tank, Fuel Cap, Fuel Line, Fuel Line...
... adjustment of any authorized STIHL servicing dealer or warranty station. Warranty Work STIHL Incorporated shall remedy warranty defects at any warranted part under warranty must be repaired or replaced by the failure of STIHL's Common Law Trademarks 52 FS 260 C, FS 360 C Any such work is defective. Emission Warranty Parts List Air Filter, Carburetor, Fuel Pump, Choke (Cold Start Enrichment System), Control Linkages, Intake Manifold, Magneto or Electronic Ignition System (Ignition Module), Spark Plug, Catalytic Converter (if applicable), Fuel Tank, Fuel Cap, Fuel Line, Fuel Line...
