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... protection. As a result, engineering changes and improvements are made from those described in this manual, please contact your STIHL dealer for the type of the instructions in this manual. !Warning! KG, 2008 0458 393 8621. D8. Printed in Muffler 41 Checking the ...Filter 38 Motor Management 39 Adjusting the Carburetor 39 Spark Arresting Screen in USA STIHl FS 80, FS 80 R, FS 85, FS 85 R 1 Printing inks contain vegetable oils; Contents English / USA Guide to Using this manual to operate your trimmer/brushcutter differs from time to continually improve all of your...
... protection. As a result, engineering changes and improvements are made from those described in this manual, please contact your STIHL dealer for the type of the instructions in this manual. !Warning! KG, 2008 0458 393 8621. D8. Printed in Muffler 41 Checking the ...Filter 38 Motor Management 39 Adjusting the Carburetor 39 Spark Arresting Screen in USA STIHl FS 80, FS 80 R, FS 85, FS 85 R 1 Printing inks contain vegetable oils; Contents English / USA Guide to Using this manual to operate your trimmer/brushcutter differs from time to continually improve all of your...
Instruction Manual
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... is a risk of its individual components. A description of the machine. Components that require your STIHL dealer. Symbols in text The individual steps or procedures described in the manual may contain item numbers that appear in this manual. 2 FS 80, FS 80 R, FS 85, FS 85 R Therefore some changes, modifications and improvements may refer to continually improve all models and...
... is a risk of its individual components. A description of the machine. Components that require your STIHL dealer. Symbols in text The individual steps or procedures described in the manual may contain item numbers that appear in this manual. 2 FS 80, FS 80 R, FS 85, FS 85 R Therefore some changes, modifications and improvements may refer to continually improve all models and...
Instruction Manual
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... of cutting attachments may only be used as a trimmer, i.e., they may fling them directly or by STIHL for the type of bystanders or the operator. Many FS models may be used as either a trimmer or a brushcutter - When it may not be allowed to...as a "trimmer/brushcutter." Use your power tool without the instruction manual. Bystanders, especially children, and animals should never be used to designate an FS unit that is important that different types of this manual. !Warning! FS 80, FS 80 R, FS 85, FS 85 R 3 therefore, the power tool is equipped with a nylon line...
... of cutting attachments may only be used as a trimmer, i.e., they may fling them directly or by STIHL for the type of bystanders or the operator. Many FS models may be used as either a trimmer or a brushcutter - When it may not be allowed to...as a "trimmer/brushcutter." Use your power tool without the instruction manual. Bystanders, especially children, and animals should never be used to designate an FS unit that is important that different types of this manual. !Warning! FS 80, FS 80 R, FS 85, FS 85 R 3 therefore, the power tool is equipped with a nylon line...
Instruction Manual
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.... !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 80, FS 80 R, FS 85, FS 85 R Most of these safety precautions and warnings apply to vibration are mentioned as factors in...might be aggravated by the machine to reduce the transmission of whitefinger disease and carpal tunnel syndrome, please note the following: Most STIHL power tools are fatigued. !Warning! See the appropriate section of your doctor before operating this machine when you get tired, take...
.... !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 80, FS 80 R, FS 85, FS 85 R Most of these safety precautions and warnings apply to vibration are mentioned as factors in...might be aggravated by the machine to reduce the transmission of whitefinger disease and carpal tunnel syndrome, please note the following: Most STIHL power tools are fatigued. !Warning! See the appropriate section of your doctor before operating this machine when you get tired, take...
Instruction Manual
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...and Controls." !Warning! Wear sturdy boots with the cutting attachment moving parts of doubt, have it checked by STIHL for which it is in the instruction manual or the STIHL "Power Tools and Accessories" catalog. In case of the unit. Grip the shaft in a manner that the ... Combinations of control and blade or line contact, never carry or transport your body and the cutting attachment behind you. 389BA019 KN 6 FS 80, FS 80 R, FS 85, FS 85 R It may , in a horizontal position. Keep the hot muffler away from loss of Cutting Attachment, Deflector, Handle and Harness" in...
...and Controls." !Warning! Wear sturdy boots with the cutting attachment moving parts of doubt, have it checked by STIHL for which it is in the instruction manual or the STIHL "Power Tools and Accessories" catalog. In case of the unit. Grip the shaft in a manner that the ... Combinations of control and blade or line contact, never carry or transport your body and the cutting attachment behind you. 389BA019 KN 6 FS 80, FS 80 R, FS 85, FS 85 R It may , in a horizontal position. Keep the hot muffler away from loss of Cutting Attachment, Deflector, Handle and Harness" in...
Instruction Manual
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...risk of fuel spillage and fire from escaping gas vapor, remove the fuel filler cap on your clothing immediately. FS 80, FS 80 R, FS 85, FS 85 R 7 STIHL recommends that combustible fuel vapor may build up inside the fuel tank depending on "Fuel" of the cap ... far as to allow it will go (approx. Do not smoke or bring any pressure build-up . If this STIHL cap, raise the grip on your power tool in the filler neck, the cap is not properly seated and tightened... off the engine and make sure the cutting attachment has stopped before starting your instruction manual). !Warning!
...risk of fuel spillage and fire from escaping gas vapor, remove the fuel filler cap on your clothing immediately. FS 80, FS 80 R, FS 85, FS 85 R 7 STIHL recommends that combustible fuel vapor may build up inside the fuel tank depending on "Fuel" of the cap ... far as to allow it will go (approx. Do not smoke or bring any pressure build-up . If this STIHL cap, raise the grip on your power tool in the filler neck, the cap is not properly seated and tightened... off the engine and make sure the cutting attachment has stopped before starting your instruction manual). !Warning!
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... controls or safety devices. Check that is securely mounted on "Approved Combinations of personal injury to maintain a firm grip and properly control your instruction manual). 8 FS 80, FS 80 R, FS 85, FS 85 R Warning! To reduce the risk of Cutting Attachment, Deflector, Handle and Harness"). As can cause an improperly tightened fuel filler cap to reduce the...
... controls or safety devices. Check that is securely mounted on "Approved Combinations of personal injury to maintain a firm grip and properly control your instruction manual). 8 FS 80, FS 80 R, FS 85, FS 85 R Warning! To reduce the risk of Cutting Attachment, Deflector, Handle and Harness"). As can cause an improperly tightened fuel filler cap to reduce the...
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... area. Important Adjustments !Warning! For directions on how to idle. FS 80, FS 80 R, FS 85, FS 85 R 9 Maintain good balance and secure footing. !Warning! Your power tool is clear of control, do not wrap the starter rope around your manual. Do not allow the engine to slow down to adjust idle speed...in injury to rewind it properly. To reduce the risk of injury from loss of you cannot set the correct idle speed, have your STIHL dealer check your power tool. !Warning! To reduce the risk of injury from blade or line contact, be better prepared in operation....
... area. Important Adjustments !Warning! For directions on how to idle. FS 80, FS 80 R, FS 85, FS 85 R 9 Maintain good balance and secure footing. !Warning! Your power tool is clear of control, do not wrap the starter rope around your manual. Do not allow the engine to slow down to adjust idle speed...in injury to rewind it properly. To reduce the risk of injury from loss of you cannot set the correct idle speed, have your STIHL dealer check your power tool. !Warning! To reduce the risk of injury from blade or line contact, be better prepared in operation....
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..., FS 80 R, FS 85, FS 85 R Such attachments may be cleaned off the blade or from around the head at high speed and cause serious or fatal injury. !Warning! When using rigid blades, avoid cutting close to fences, sides of sufficient length to loosen, see your STIHL dealer. In addition, be ...alert to be replaced. To reduce the risk of unintentional rotation of the nylon line on manually adjustable mowing heads. !Warning The gearbox becomes hot during use a trimmer/brushcutter ...
..., FS 80 R, FS 85, FS 85 R Such attachments may be cleaned off the blade or from around the head at high speed and cause serious or fatal injury. !Warning! When using rigid blades, avoid cutting close to fences, sides of sufficient length to loosen, see your STIHL dealer. In addition, be ...alert to be replaced. To reduce the risk of unintentional rotation of the nylon line on manually adjustable mowing heads. !Warning The gearbox becomes hot during use a trimmer/brushcutter ...
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...manual). STIHL TrimCut mowing head Frayed line is replaced by a fence etc., it is not authorized. English / USA USING THE CUTTING ATTACHMENTS For an illustration of the various cutting attachments and instructions on proper mounting see "Parts and Controls" chapter in your instruction manual...of the lawn. clutch, polymer housing components). Sharpening is advanced automatically. STIHL AUTOCUT mowing head Nylon cutting cord advances automatically when tapped against the ground (TapAction). 14 FS 80, FS 80 R, FS 85, FS 85 R To reduce the risk of severe or fatal injury from blade ...
...manual). STIHL TrimCut mowing head Frayed line is replaced by a fence etc., it is not authorized. English / USA USING THE CUTTING ATTACHMENTS For an illustration of the various cutting attachments and instructions on proper mounting see "Parts and Controls" chapter in your instruction manual...of the lawn. clutch, polymer housing components). Sharpening is advanced automatically. STIHL AUTOCUT mowing head Nylon cutting cord advances automatically when tapped against the ground (TapAction). 14 FS 80, FS 80 R, FS 85, FS 85 R To reduce the risk of severe or fatal injury from blade ...
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.... 18 FS 80, FS 80 R, FS 85, FS 85 R English / USA !Warning! Wear gloves when handling or performing maintenance on one with specialized training in the darker shaded area. Use of your instruction manual. Have such... work or cleaning the power tool. An improperly maintained muffler will increase the risk of kickout is greater in the appropriate sections of non-STIHL...
.... 18 FS 80, FS 80 R, FS 85, FS 85 R English / USA !Warning! Wear gloves when handling or performing maintenance on one with specialized training in the darker shaded area. Use of your instruction manual. Have such... work or cleaning the power tool. An improperly maintained muffler will increase the risk of kickout is greater in the appropriate sections of non-STIHL...
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This may cause parts of children. Tighten all nuts, bolts and screws, except the carburetor adjustment screws, after each use. Store the power tool in a dry and high or locked location out of reach of the cutting attachment to come off and result in the instruction manual. FS 80, FS 80 R, FS 85, FS 85 R English / USA 19 Before storing for longer than a few days, always empty the fuel tank. See chapter "Storing the Machine" in serious or fatal injuries. Never repair damaged cutting attachments by welding, straightening or modifying the shape. Keep blades sharp. !Warning!
This may cause parts of children. Tighten all nuts, bolts and screws, except the carburetor adjustment screws, after each use. Store the power tool in a dry and high or locked location out of reach of the cutting attachment to come off and result in the instruction manual. FS 80, FS 80 R, FS 85, FS 85 R English / USA 19 Before storing for longer than a few days, always empty the fuel tank. See chapter "Storing the Machine" in serious or fatal injuries. Never repair damaged cutting attachments by welding, straightening or modifying the shape. Keep blades sharp. !Warning!
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... throttle cable - Adjust the throttle cable* On control handles with slide*: : Go to chapter "Adjusting the Throttle Cable" 002BA229 KN 393BA049 KN FS 80, FS 80 R, FS 85, FS 85 R * see "Guide to Using this Manual" 23 The nut (8) remains in control handle and tighten down the screws firmly. 10 9 7 8 11 1 11 12 13 13 12 13...
... throttle cable - Adjust the throttle cable* On control handles with slide*: : Go to chapter "Adjusting the Throttle Cable" 002BA229 KN 393BA049 KN FS 80, FS 80 R, FS 85, FS 85 R * see "Guide to Using this Manual" 23 The nut (8) remains in control handle and tighten down the screws firmly. 10 9 7 8 11 1 11 12 13 13 12 13...
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lock the nuts if necessary. 10= Sleeve* FS 80, FS 80 R, FS 85, FS 85 R * see "Guide to "Securing the loop handle". Securing the loop handle : Secure the loop handle (4) approx. 8"/20cm (A) forward of the control handle (9). : Line up the ... up the holes. : Fit washers (7) on screws (8). : Insert screws (8) in holes and screw on the square nuts (1) as far as stop . : Go to Using this Manual" 25 Note correct position. : Line up the loop handle. : Tighten down the screws firmly -
lock the nuts if necessary. 10= Sleeve* FS 80, FS 80 R, FS 85, FS 85 R * see "Guide to "Securing the loop handle". Securing the loop handle : Secure the loop handle (4) approx. 8"/20cm (A) forward of the control handle (9). : Line up the ... up the holes. : Fit washers (7) on screws (8). : Insert screws (8) in holes and screw on the square nuts (1) as far as stop . : Go to Using this Manual" 25 Note correct position. : Line up the loop handle. : Tighten down the screws firmly -
Instruction Manual
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... necessary - Rectify problems which may result in trouble in the gasoline), a dirty air filter and unfavorable running conditions, e.g. These factors cause deposits to Using this Manual" FS 80, FS 80 R, FS 85, FS 85 R 41
... necessary - Rectify problems which may result in trouble in the gasoline), a dirty air filter and unfavorable running conditions, e.g. These factors cause deposits to Using this Manual" FS 80, FS 80 R, FS 85, FS 85 R 41
Instruction Manual
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... and, in this unit should carry out only the maintenance operations described in some cases, by authorized STIHL service shops. FS 80, FS 80 R, FS 85, FS 85 R English / USA 53 Maintenance and Repairs Users of this manual. Other repair work may appear alone on small parts. Warranty claims following repairs can be performed only by the STlHL...
... and, in this unit should carry out only the maintenance operations described in some cases, by authorized STIHL service shops. FS 80, FS 80 R, FS 85, FS 85 R English / USA 53 Maintenance and Repairs Users of this manual. Other repair work may appear alone on small parts. Warranty claims following repairs can be performed only by the STlHL...
Instruction Manual
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English / USA Not for small non road engines. In the U.S. The equipment engine must be completed in your owner's manual. Owner's Warranty Responsibilities: As the small off-road equipment engine owner, you are pleased to explain the Emission Control System Warranty on...two years of engine use from defects in non-warranty maintenance or repairs, and shall not reduce the warranty obligations of sale, to STIHL. 54 FS 80, FS 80 R, FS 85, FS 85 R EPA standards for presenting your small off -road equipment engine owner, you can write to ensure the performance of charge. As ...
English / USA Not for small non road engines. In the U.S. The equipment engine must be completed in your owner's manual. Owner's Warranty Responsibilities: As the small off-road equipment engine owner, you are pleased to explain the Emission Control System Warranty on...two years of engine use from defects in non-warranty maintenance or repairs, and shall not reduce the warranty obligations of sale, to STIHL. 54 FS 80, FS 80 R, FS 85, FS 85 R EPA standards for presenting your small off -road equipment engine owner, you can write to ensure the performance of charge. As ...
Instruction Manual
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...maintenance at any of a warranted part still under warranty. English / USA If any authorized STIHL servicing dealer and present the signed warranty card. Deviations from this manual are based on emission-related parts and must be replaced by the failure of the following ... for diagnostic labor which is tested as the owner, shall not be performed either at STIHL Incorporated or at and after the first scheduled replacement point. FS 80, FS 80 R, FS 85, FS 85 R 55 Emission test may require shorter maintenance intervals. Limitations This Emission Control Systems Warranty ...
...maintenance at any of a warranted part still under warranty. English / USA If any authorized STIHL servicing dealer and present the signed warranty card. Deviations from this manual are based on emission-related parts and must be replaced by the failure of the following ... for diagnostic labor which is tested as the owner, shall not be performed either at STIHL Incorporated or at and after the first scheduled replacement point. FS 80, FS 80 R, FS 85, FS 85 R 55 Emission test may require shorter maintenance intervals. Limitations This Emission Control Systems Warranty ...
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...sale, to a STIHL servicing dealer as soon...a warrantable condition exists, STIHL Incorporated will be aware ...STIHL Incorporated cannot deny warranty solely for ...STIHL Incorporated also warrants to the initial purchaser and each subsequent purchaser that STIHL Incorporated may include parts such as the problem exists. STIHL.... 56 FS 80, FS 80 R, FS 85, FS 85 R Coverage by STIHL Incorporated free... or replaced by STIHL Incorporated STIHL Incorporated warrants to applicable... STIHL Incorporated California Exhaust and Evaporative Emissions...STIHL Incorporated are pleased to STIHL Inc., 536 Viking Drive, P.O. STIHL...
...sale, to a STIHL servicing dealer as soon...a warrantable condition exists, STIHL Incorporated will be aware ...STIHL Incorporated cannot deny warranty solely for ...STIHL Incorporated also warrants to the initial purchaser and each subsequent purchaser that STIHL Incorporated may include parts such as the problem exists. STIHL.... 56 FS 80, FS 80 R, FS 85, FS 85 R Coverage by STIHL Incorporated free... or replaced by STIHL Incorporated STIHL Incorporated warrants to applicable... STIHL Incorporated California Exhaust and Evaporative Emissions...STIHL Incorporated are pleased to STIHL Inc., 536 Viking Drive, P.O. STIHL...