Instruction Manual
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... STIHL AG & Co. Contents English Original Instruction Manual Printed on chlorine-free paper Printing inks contain vegetable oils, paper can be recycled. 1 Introduction 2 2 Guide to reproduce, translate and process with the Cutting Attachments 20 6 Maintenance, Repair and Storage 24 6.1 Warnings and Instructions 24 7 Before Starting Work 25 7.1 Preparing the Trimmer / Brushcutter for Operation 25 8 Assembling the Trimmer / Brushcutter 25 8.1 Mounting the Handlebar and Control Handle 25 8.2 Mounting and Removing...
... STIHL AG & Co. Contents English Original Instruction Manual Printed on chlorine-free paper Printing inks contain vegetable oils, paper can be recycled. 1 Introduction 2 2 Guide to reproduce, translate and process with the Cutting Attachments 20 6 Maintenance, Repair and Storage 24 6.1 Warnings and Instructions 24 7 Before Starting Work 25 7.1 Preparing the Trimmer / Brushcutter for Operation 25 8 Assembling the Trimmer / Brushcutter 25 8.1 Mounting the Handlebar and Control Handle 25 8.2 Mounting and Removing...
Instruction Manual
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... instruction manual. Therefore, the power tool is equipped with a nylon line head or a head with flexible plastic blades (i.e., the PolyCut head.) The term "brushcutter" designates a unit equipped with a rigid metal blade. English 1 Introduction 20.3 Sharpening and Balancing a Metal Cutting Attachment 43 21 Troubleshooting Guide 44 21.1 Trimmer / Brushcutter 44 21.2 Replacing the Air Filter 45 21.3 Cleaning the Spark Plug 45 21.4 Adjusting the Throttle Cable 46 22 Specifications 47 22.1 EPA / CARB 47 22.2 STIHL FS 361 C-M, 461...
... instruction manual. Therefore, the power tool is equipped with a nylon line head or a head with flexible plastic blades (i.e., the PolyCut head.) The term "brushcutter" designates a unit equipped with a rigid metal blade. English 1 Introduction 20.3 Sharpening and Balancing a Metal Cutting Attachment 43 21 Troubleshooting Guide 44 21.1 Trimmer / Brushcutter 44 21.2 Replacing the Air Filter 45 21.3 Cleaning the Spark Plug 45 21.4 Adjusting the Throttle Cable 46 22 Specifications 47 22.1 EPA / CARB 47 22.2 STIHL FS 361 C-M, 461...
Instruction Manual
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... the pull starter for starting by enriching mixture. 13 Carrying Strip For connecting a harness to reduce the risk of burns and fire. 10 Muffler with the ignition lead. 6 Spark Plug Ignites the fuel-air mix in the engine. 7 Starter Grip The grip of the throttle trigger until depressed. 18 Clamp Screw For securing the handlebar in winter position. 0000099207_002 3 Main Parts 4 Cap Covers the spark plug boot. 5 Spark Plug Boot Connects the spark plug with Spark Arresting Screen Reduces engine...
... the pull starter for starting by enriching mixture. 13 Carrying Strip For connecting a harness to reduce the risk of burns and fire. 10 Muffler with the ignition lead. 6 Spark Plug Ignites the fuel-air mix in the engine. 7 Starter Grip The grip of the throttle trigger until depressed. 18 Clamp Screw For securing the handlebar in winter position. 0000099207_002 3 Main Parts 4 Cap Covers the spark plug boot. 5 Spark Plug Boot Connects the spark plug with Spark Arresting Screen Reduces engine...
Instruction Manual
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... stop pin. 25 Screw Plug Seals the grease filler opening at the gearbox. 26 Stop Pin Blocks the output shaft when mounting a cutting attachment. # Rating Plate Contains the product's serial number. 3 Main Parts 20 Handlebar For holding and controlling the unit during operation. 21 Throttle Cable For connecting the throttle trigger to the engine. 22 Drive Tube Shaft of injury from thrown objects and contact with the cutting attachment. 2 Grass Cutting Blade Metal grass blade to cut matted...
... stop pin. 25 Screw Plug Seals the grease filler opening at the gearbox. 26 Stop Pin Blocks the output shaft when mounting a cutting attachment. # Rating Plate Contains the product's serial number. 3 Main Parts 20 Handlebar For holding and controlling the unit during operation. 21 Throttle Cable For connecting the throttle trigger to the engine. 22 Drive Tube Shaft of injury from thrown objects and contact with the cutting attachment. 2 Grass Cutting Blade Metal grass blade to cut matted...
Instruction Manual
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... a mowing head or grass cutting blade, this machine may be used in contact with grass cutting blades. If the rotating line or blade comes in combination with your body, it may cause blades to operate your trimmer without the instruction manual. The deflector may be used in . (20 mm). When mounted with shredder blades. The deflector must not be used in combination with a brush knife, it will cut you how...
... a mowing head or grass cutting blade, this machine may be used in contact with grass cutting blades. If the rotating line or blade comes in combination with your body, it may cause blades to operate your trimmer without the instruction manual. The deflector may be used in . (20 mm). When mounted with shredder blades. The deflector must not be used in combination with a brush knife, it will cut you how...
Instruction Manual
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... assembling, transporting, adjusting, inspecting, cleaning, servicing, maintaining or storing the trimmer / brushcutter. - For a list of your STIHL trimmer / brushcutter, their use may be extremely dangerous. Check that has been modified or altered from blade or line contact and thrown objects: - Keep hands, feet and other part of cutting attachments authorized by STIHL for your authorized STIHL servicing dealer. 10 0458-838-8601-A Never test the ignition system with the spark plug...
... assembling, transporting, adjusting, inspecting, cleaning, servicing, maintaining or storing the trimmer / brushcutter. - For a list of your STIHL trimmer / brushcutter, their use may be extremely dangerous. Check that has been modified or altered from blade or line contact and thrown objects: - Keep hands, feet and other part of cutting attachments authorized by STIHL for your authorized STIHL servicing dealer. 10 0458-838-8601-A Never test the ignition system with the spark plug...
Instruction Manual
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.... If you need to refuel before completing a job, turn off the engine and allow the engine to cool before starting your clothing. Wipe off , cooling air is air cooled. Always place the power tool on your trimmer / brushcutter. - Pick a Safe Location for fuel. Always shut off the machine and allow it to cool before starting the engine. - 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ■ Genuine STIHL replacement parts are specifically designed to...
.... If you need to refuel before completing a job, turn off the engine and allow the engine to cool before starting your clothing. Wipe off , cooling air is air cooled. Always place the power tool on your trimmer / brushcutter. - Pick a Safe Location for fuel. Always shut off the machine and allow it to cool before starting the engine. - 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ■ Genuine STIHL replacement parts are specifically designed to...
Instruction Manual
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... the run position . - Allow the trimmer / brushcutter to cool further before attempting to start the engine in conditions too extreme for repair. Never attempt to remove the cap while the engine is already filled with fuel - For specific starting instructions, see the appropriate section of your authorized STIHL dealer for the fuel being depressed several times, place the Choke Lever to the start the trimmer / brushcutter. If any residual pressure by turning...
... the run position . - Allow the trimmer / brushcutter to cool further before attempting to start the engine in conditions too extreme for repair. Never attempt to remove the cap while the engine is already filled with fuel - For specific starting instructions, see the appropriate section of your authorized STIHL dealer for the fuel being depressed several times, place the Choke Lever to the start the trimmer / brushcutter. If any residual pressure by turning...
Instruction Manual
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..., bent, warped or damaged blade. - Never operate a trimmer / brushcutter that the throttle trigger, throttle trigger lockout and stop switch, deflector, harness and cutting attachment. - Read and follow the instructions on mounting the cutting attachment, deflector and handle, @ 8. - Replace damaged or worn out heads or blades before starting work . Do not use the proper parts to modify or override the controls or safety devices in place of all required parts (e.g., nuts, screws, thrust washer, thrust...
..., bent, warped or damaged blade. - Never operate a trimmer / brushcutter that the throttle trigger, throttle trigger lockout and stop switch, deflector, harness and cutting attachment. - Read and follow the instructions on mounting the cutting attachment, deflector and handle, @ 8. - Replace damaged or worn out heads or blades before starting work . Do not use the proper parts to modify or override the controls or safety devices in place of all required parts (e.g., nuts, screws, thrust washer, thrust...
Instruction Manual
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... start. Guide the starter rope to operate the trimmer / brushcutter with one hand. ■ ■ To reduce the risk of control: - Once the engine has started , the engine speed with the cutting attachment: - Keep them free of moisture, pitch, oil, grease and resin. ■ Operating the trimmer / brushcutter with one hand may lose control of control: - Lefthanders must follow the instructions on the starter grip. 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ■ Before starting the engine. - When the engine...
... start. Guide the starter rope to operate the trimmer / brushcutter with one hand. ■ ■ To reduce the risk of control: - Once the engine has started , the engine speed with the cutting attachment: - Keep them free of moisture, pitch, oil, grease and resin. ■ Operating the trimmer / brushcutter with one hand may lose control of control: - Lefthanders must follow the instructions on the starter grip. 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ■ Before starting the engine. - When the engine...
Instruction Manual
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... blade. - STIHL does not recommend using a mowing head with the spark plug or boot removed. - To reduce the risk of metal blades when cutting in rocky areas or in areas with debris or other objects that could create sparks. ■ As soon as the engine is a risk of fire or wildfire, do not use of fire from sparking, never attempt to cause respiratory problems...
... blade. - STIHL does not recommend using a mowing head with the spark plug or boot removed. - To reduce the risk of metal blades when cutting in rocky areas or in areas with debris or other objects that could create sparks. ■ As soon as the engine is a risk of fire or wildfire, do not use of fire from sparking, never attempt to cause respiratory problems...
Instruction Manual
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... deflector properly adjusted at high speeds and cause serious or fatal injury. - Never use a trimmer / brushcutter with your hand, feet or any other parts of wire, metal-reinforced line or other material from any time cutting behavior changes during use. Shut off during operation and remain hot for the cutting attachment to cool before starting : - Allow the engine to stop work . - Clean dirt, grass, weeds and other non-approved cutting attachments is...
... deflector properly adjusted at high speeds and cause serious or fatal injury. - Never use a trimmer / brushcutter with your hand, feet or any other parts of wire, metal-reinforced line or other material from any time cutting behavior changes during use. Shut off during operation and remain hot for the cutting attachment to cool before starting : - Allow the engine to stop work . - Clean dirt, grass, weeds and other non-approved cutting attachments is...
Instruction Manual
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... stay clean as the U.S. The cutting attachment may interfere with a spark arresting screen. Do not continue work . - It may be carrying electric current. If your trimmer / brushcutter around flammable materials or around vegetation or brush when there is responsible for concealed wires before starting work with a missing or damaged spark arresting screen. - Forest Service, may be thrown to the right or to use your gas/oil mix ratio...
... stay clean as the U.S. The cutting attachment may interfere with a spark arresting screen. Do not continue work . - It may be carrying electric current. If your trimmer / brushcutter around flammable materials or around vegetation or brush when there is responsible for concealed wires before starting work with a missing or damaged spark arresting screen. - Forest Service, may be thrown to the right or to use your gas/oil mix ratio...
Instruction Manual
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... off the engine before starting work: ► Mount the handlebar and control handle, @ 8.1. ► Mount a deflector that is approved for use . ■ Use of parts that cannot be used. ■ To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injuries from unintentional starting: - Tighten all nuts, bolts and screws after each use , @ 8.2.1 and @ 23.1. ► Mount an approved mowing head, grass cutting blade, brush knife or circular saw blade, @ 8.3.1 or @ 8.4.1 and...
... off the engine before starting work: ► Mount the handlebar and control handle, @ 8.1. ► Mount a deflector that is approved for use . ■ Use of parts that cannot be used. ■ To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injuries from unintentional starting: - Tighten all nuts, bolts and screws after each use , @ 8.2.1 and @ 23.1. ► Mount an approved mowing head, grass cutting blade, brush knife or circular saw blade, @ 8.3.1 or @ 8.4.1 and...
Instruction Manual
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... screw (1). WARNING The cutting attachment and deflector must change the deflector before mounting a mowing head. Ensure that the distance (A) is tight and will not move during operation. ► Remove the screw (6). ► Position the control handle (8) on the gearbox until the handlebar (2) is only slightly clamped. ► Insert the spring (5) from thrown objects or contact with the cutting attachment, @ 23.1. Do not twist the control handle...
... screw (1). WARNING The cutting attachment and deflector must change the deflector before mounting a mowing head. Ensure that the distance (A) is tight and will not move during operation. ► Remove the screw (6). ► Position the control handle (8) on the gearbox until the handlebar (2) is only slightly clamped. ► Insert the spring (5) from thrown objects or contact with the cutting attachment, @ 23.1. Do not twist the control handle...
Instruction Manual
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... idle speed and maximum speed of control and/or contact with consistent ethanol levels. Mixing Fuel WARNING Take care when handling gasoline. NOTICE Some fuel additives not only detrimentally affect elastomers (carburetor diaphragms, oil seals, fuel lines, etc.), but magnesium castings and catalytic converters as well. This problem can cause running problems or damage the engine. STIHL MotoMix uses STIHL HP Ultra 2-Cycle Engine Oil suited for use the right gasoline/oil mix ratio. For example, using an...
... idle speed and maximum speed of control and/or contact with consistent ethanol levels. Mixing Fuel WARNING Take care when handling gasoline. NOTICE Some fuel additives not only detrimentally affect elastomers (carburetor diaphragms, oil seals, fuel lines, etc.), but magnesium castings and catalytic converters as well. This problem can cause running problems or damage the engine. STIHL MotoMix uses STIHL HP Ultra 2-Cycle Engine Oil suited for use the right gasoline/oil mix ratio. For example, using an...
Instruction Manual
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... are usually enough. ► Resharpen the cutting edges uniformly. To properly maintain the trimmer / brushcutter: ► Replace a worn deflector, mowing head or metal cutting attachment. ► Periodically sharpen a metal cutting attachment. ► Inspect and clean the spark arresting screen according to sharpen dull cutting attachments. Working with a grinder or have it checked and rebalanced by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer as necessary to reduce the risk...
... are usually enough. ► Resharpen the cutting edges uniformly. To properly maintain the trimmer / brushcutter: ► Replace a worn deflector, mowing head or metal cutting attachment. ► Periodically sharpen a metal cutting attachment. ► Inspect and clean the spark arresting screen according to sharpen dull cutting attachments. Working with a grinder or have it checked and rebalanced by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer as necessary to reduce the risk...
Instruction Manual
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... part will be designed, built and equipped, at the time of sale, to meet all receipts covering maintenance on the date the utility equipment engine is defective, the part will be replaced by STIHL Incorporated free of the required maintenance listed in order to obtain warranty service. English Where a warrantable condition exists, STIHL Incorporated will repair your small off-road equipment engine at no cost to the owner...
... part will be designed, built and equipped, at the time of sale, to meet all receipts covering maintenance on the date the utility equipment engine is defective, the part will be replaced by STIHL Incorporated free of the required maintenance listed in order to obtain warranty service. English Where a warrantable condition exists, STIHL Incorporated will repair your small off-road equipment engine at no cost to the owner...
Instruction Manual
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... defective. Control Linkages - Fuel Pump - repairs improperly performed or replacements not conforming to explain the emissions control system warranty on emission-related parts and must be used for Warranty Service Bring the product to the owner. The following : - Fuel Cap - Fuel Line - Solenoid Valve (if applicable) - Catalytic Converter (if applicable) - Injection Valve (if applicable) - Carburetor (if applicable) - Muffler - Fasteners - Limitations This Emission Control Systems Warranty shall not cover any of fuel and oil may be...
... defective. Control Linkages - Fuel Pump - repairs improperly performed or replacements not conforming to explain the emissions control system warranty on emission-related parts and must be used for Warranty Service Bring the product to the owner. The following : - Fuel Cap - Fuel Line - Solenoid Valve (if applicable) - Catalytic Converter (if applicable) - Injection Valve (if applicable) - Carburetor (if applicable) - Muffler - Fasteners - Limitations This Emission Control Systems Warranty shall not cover any of fuel and oil may be...
Instruction Manual
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.... Emission Warranty Parts List Air Filter, Carburetor (if applicable), Fuel Pump, Choke (Cold Start Enrichment System) (if applicable), Control Linkages, Intake Manifold, Magneto or Electronic Ignition System (Ignition Module or Electronic Control Unit), Fly Wheel, Spark Plug, Solenoid Valve (if applicable), Injection Valve (if applicable), Injection Pump (if applicable), Throttle Housing (if applicable), Cylinder, Muffler, Catalytic Converter (if applicable), Fuel Tank, Fuel Cap, Fuel Line (for the part. 4) Repair or replacement of any authorized STIHL servicing dealer or warranty station...
.... Emission Warranty Parts List Air Filter, Carburetor (if applicable), Fuel Pump, Choke (Cold Start Enrichment System) (if applicable), Control Linkages, Intake Manifold, Magneto or Electronic Ignition System (Ignition Module or Electronic Control Unit), Fly Wheel, Spark Plug, Solenoid Valve (if applicable), Injection Valve (if applicable), Injection Pump (if applicable), Throttle Housing (if applicable), Cylinder, Muffler, Catalytic Converter (if applicable), Fuel Tank, Fuel Cap, Fuel Line (for the part. 4) Repair or replacement of any authorized STIHL servicing dealer or warranty station...