Instruction Manual
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... 200 Fuel Fueling Fitting the Harness Starting 2 Adjusting Carburetor 4 Operating Instructions Checking Spark Plug 4 Cleaning Air Filter Lubricating Gearbox 6 Lubricating Drive Shaft 18 Sharpening Cutting Tools 20 - Grass Cutting Blade 230-8 21 - M 5. Contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for the 40 STIHL FS 88 and FS 108 brushcutters. 41 Pay special attention to the safety...
... 200 Fuel Fueling Fitting the Harness Starting 2 Adjusting Carburetor 4 Operating Instructions Checking Spark Plug 4 Cleaning Air Filter Lubricating Gearbox 6 Lubricating Drive Shaft 18 Sharpening Cutting Tools 20 - Grass Cutting Blade 230-8 21 - M 5. Contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for the 40 STIHL FS 88 and FS 108 brushcutters. 41 Pay special attention to the safety...
Instruction Manual
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Parts and Controls 2 1 2 Version with Bike Handle 1 = Handle support 2 = Throttle trigger 3 = Slide control 4 = Throttle trigger interlock 5 = Bike handle 9 6 = Throttle cable retainer 7 = Carrying loop 8 = Throttle cable / stop switch wire 9 = Spark plug terminal 10 = Air filter cover 11 = Choke lever = 12 Machine support 13 = Fuel tank 14 = Fuel filler cap 15 = Starter grip 16 = Carburetor adjusting screws 17 = Muffler 18 = Deflector (for all cutting tools, without skirt) 19 = Metal cutting Itool (cutting blade 230)
Parts and Controls 2 1 2 Version with Bike Handle 1 = Handle support 2 = Throttle trigger 3 = Slide control 4 = Throttle trigger interlock 5 = Bike handle 9 6 = Throttle cable retainer 7 = Carrying loop 8 = Throttle cable / stop switch wire 9 = Spark plug terminal 10 = Air filter cover 11 = Choke lever = 12 Machine support 13 = Fuel tank 14 = Fuel filler cap 15 = Starter grip 16 = Carburetor adjusting screws 17 = Muffler 18 = Deflector (for all cutting tools, without skirt) 19 = Metal cutting Itool (cutting blade 230)
Instruction Manual
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...the cutting tool. 19. e. Handle support. The device to connect the brushcutler to the powerhead. 9. For resting machine on the drive shaft. 7. For tuning carburetor. 17. The cutting attachment, i. Eases engine starting and switches the engine's ignition off and stops the engine. 8. For fuel and oil mixture. 14. The... grip of the pull starter, which is designed to start the engine. 16. Bike handle. Carburetor adjusting screws. Attenuates exhaust noises and diverts exhaust gases away from operator. 18. Carrying lOop.
...the cutting tool. 19. e. Handle support. The device to connect the brushcutler to the powerhead. 9. For resting machine on the drive shaft. 7. For tuning carburetor. 17. The cutting attachment, i. Eases engine starting and switches the engine's ignition off and stops the engine. 8. For fuel and oil mixture. 14. The... grip of the pull starter, which is designed to start the engine. 16. Bike handle. Carburetor adjusting screws. Attenuates exhaust noises and diverts exhaust gases away from operator. 18. Carrying lOop.
Instruction Manual
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Version with Loop Handle and loop handle with standoff lever 1 = Loop handle 8 2 = Standoff lever 3 = Carrying loop (not all markets) 4 = Slide control = 5 Throttle trigger 6 = Throttle trigger interlock 7 = Throttle cable / stop switch wire 8 = Spark plug terminal 9 = Air filter cover 10= Choke lever = 11 Machine support 12 = Fuel tank 13 = Fuel filler cap 14 = Starter grip 15 = Carburetor adjusting screws 16 = Muffler 17 = Deflector (for mowing heads) = 18 Line limiting blade 17 19 = Cutting tool 19 18 4
Version with Loop Handle and loop handle with standoff lever 1 = Loop handle 8 2 = Standoff lever 3 = Carrying loop (not all markets) 4 = Slide control = 5 Throttle trigger 6 = Throttle trigger interlock 7 = Throttle cable / stop switch wire 8 = Spark plug terminal 9 = Air filter cover 10= Choke lever = 11 Machine support 12 = Fuel tank 13 = Fuel filler cap 14 = Starter grip 15 = Carburetor adjusting screws 16 = Muffler 17 = Deflector (for mowing heads) = 18 Line limiting blade 17 19 = Cutting tool 19 18 4
Instruction Manual
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...Air filter cover. Eases engine starting and switches the engine's ignition off and stops the engine. 12. Throttle cable/stop switch. Carburetor adjusting screws. Attenuates exhaust noises and diverts exhaust gases away from contact with the cutting tool. 18. e. Slide control. Connect ... mixture. 13. Controls the speed of injury from foreign objects flung backwards toward the operator by enriching mixture. 11. For tuning carburetor 16. Spark plug terminal. Covers the air filter element. 10. For closing the fuel tank. 5. Starter grip. Deflector. Keeps...
...Air filter cover. Eases engine starting and switches the engine's ignition off and stops the engine. 12. Throttle cable/stop switch. Carburetor adjusting screws. Attenuates exhaust noises and diverts exhaust gases away from contact with the cutting tool. 18. e. Slide control. Connect ... mixture. 13. Controls the speed of injury from foreign objects flung backwards toward the operator by enriching mixture. 11. For tuning carburetor 16. Spark plug terminal. Covers the air filter element. 10. For closing the fuel tank. 5. Starter grip. Deflector. Keeps...
Instruction Manual
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...The spark plug electrode gap should be checked with a spark-arresting screen to reduce the risk of all nuts, bolts and screws except the carburetor adjustment screws after being properly tightened, the retaining nut may cause the blade to loosen, see your hedge trimmer if the screen is damaged... order to secure the blade. Fit a new spark plug if the electrodes are always in the USA, Canada and Australia), never operate your STIHL dealer. Never use the proper parts may be worn or damaged and should be replaced. in good condition. Warning! Keep cutting tool sharp. ...
...The spark plug electrode gap should be checked with a spark-arresting screen to reduce the risk of all nuts, bolts and screws except the carburetor adjustment screws after being properly tightened, the retaining nut may cause the blade to loosen, see your hedge trimmer if the screen is damaged... order to secure the blade. Fit a new spark plug if the electrodes are always in the USA, Canada and Australia), never operate your STIHL dealer. Never use the proper parts may be worn or damaged and should be replaced. in good condition. Warning! Keep cutting tool sharp. ...
Instruction Manual
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... a lower octane number may result in preignition (causing pinging") which fuel mix is accompanied by an increase in your area is also important. Gasoline Liters STIHL engine oil 50:1 Liters (cc) 1 0.02 (20) 5 0.10 (100) 10 0.20 (200) 15 ",:-0.30 (300) 20 OAO (400) 25 0....50 (500) Gasoline US gal. Some fuel additives not only detrimentally affect elastomers (carburetor diaphragms, oil seals, fuel lines etc.), but magnesium castings as well. The fuel tank and the canister in which is stored should be cleaned from...
... a lower octane number may result in preignition (causing pinging") which fuel mix is accompanied by an increase in your area is also important. Gasoline Liters STIHL engine oil 50:1 Liters (cc) 1 0.02 (20) 5 0.10 (100) 10 0.20 (200) 15 ",:-0.30 (300) 20 OAO (400) 25 0....50 (500) Gasoline US gal. Some fuel additives not only detrimentally affect elastomers (carburetor diaphragms, oil seals, fuel lines etc.), but magnesium castings as well. The fuel tank and the canister in which is stored should be cleaned from...
Instruction Manual
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... (3) rests against your machine. Warning' After fueling, tighten fuel cap as securely as to ensure that no dirt falls into the tank. Adjust length until carburetor is described in chapters "Safety Precautions" and "Selecting the Cutting Tool". 32 In order to release slowly. Use of bums or other personal injury from...
... (3) rests against your machine. Warning' After fueling, tighten fuel cap as securely as to ensure that no dirt falls into the tank. Adjust length until carburetor is described in chapters "Safety Precautions" and "Selecting the Cutting Tool". 32 In order to release slowly. Use of bums or other personal injury from...
Instruction Manual
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... is idling. guide it a brisk strong pull. cutting tool must not rotate when engine is cold: Set choke lever (4) to idling speed. • Make~ure carburetor is ready for operation. 35 Your brushcutter is correctly adj,usted - Do not pull out starter rope more than 70cm (27") - Do not let the...
... is idling. guide it a brisk strong pull. cutting tool must not rotate when engine is cold: Set choke lever (4) to idling speed. • Make~ure carburetor is ready for operation. 35 Your brushcutter is correctly adj,usted - Do not pull out starter rope more than 70cm (27") - Do not let the...
Instruction Manual
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It ensures your machine will deliver maximum power, be necessary fine-tune the carburetor if operating conditions change, e.g. LD The carburetor has been adjusted for optimum performance under t~e operating conditions. 37 Basic setting This setting is... speed with the idle speed adjusting screw LA or LD: cutting tool must not rotate. Adjusting Carburetor FS88 { II t R L I ~~ /-1=1 I L-!@ IfF L.... ~ FS 108 I { II FS 88 r/ L I ~~ II rB~ 1~! ~l~ ~LA FS 108 I ,I ~H~L ~IJJ-R~- This standard setting is the starting point for normal operation at the factory.
It ensures your machine will deliver maximum power, be necessary fine-tune the carburetor if operating conditions change, e.g. LD The carburetor has been adjusted for optimum performance under t~e operating conditions. 37 Basic setting This setting is... speed with the idle speed adjusting screw LA or LD: cutting tool must not rotate. Adjusting Carburetor FS88 { II t R L I ~~ /-1=1 I L-!@ IfF L.... ~ FS 108 I { II FS 88 r/ L I ~~ II rB~ 1~! ~l~ ~LA FS 108 I ,I ~H~L ~IJJ-R~- This standard setting is the starting point for normal operation at the factory.
Instruction Manual
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... throttle off load) for short period: To avoid condensation, fill the fuel tank and keep the unit in a dry place until carburetor is dry. This protects enginemounted components (ignition, carburetor) from thermal overload. The engine develops its maximum power after about 5 to bed in during the break-in period, the frictional resistances...
... throttle off load) for short period: To avoid condensation, fill the fuel tank and keep the unit in a dry place until carburetor is dry. This protects enginemounted components (ignition, carburetor) from thermal overload. The engine develops its maximum power after about 5 to bed in during the break-in period, the frictional resistances...
Instruction Manual
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... if the electrodes are badly eroded. • If there is down on power, difficult to .L - • Grip tab (2) and pull the filter cover (1) off the carburetor. • Clean away loose dirt from around the filter. 41 Checking Spark Plug Cleaning Air Filter 1 A ':5 8 ..: g1Il o (~2---\(~ If engine is a noticeable loss of the approved...
... if the electrodes are badly eroded. • If there is down on power, difficult to .L - • Grip tab (2) and pull the filter cover (1) off the carburetor. • Clean away loose dirt from around the filter. 41 Checking Spark Plug Cleaning Air Filter 1 A ':5 8 ..: g1Il o (~2---\(~ If engine is a noticeable loss of the approved...
Instruction Manual
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... machine pay special attention to the cylinder fins and air filter. • Store the machine in Muffler Storing the Machine 1/4 1(. this helps prevent the carburetor diaphragms sticking together. • Remove, clean and inspect the ClLtting tool. • . out of the reach of about 3 months or longer: ...8226; Drain and clean the fuel tank. • Run engine until carburetor is damaged or coked up, fit a new one. • Refit the spark arresting screen. • Fit the cover. • Fit the shroud. ...
... machine pay special attention to the cylinder fins and air filter. • Store the machine in Muffler Storing the Machine 1/4 1(. this helps prevent the carburetor diaphragms sticking together. • Remove, clean and inspect the ClLtting tool. • . out of the reach of about 3 months or longer: ...8226; Drain and clean the fuel tank. • Run engine until carburetor is damaged or coked up, fit a new one. • Refit the spark arresting screen. • Fit the cover. • Fit the shroud. ...
Instruction Manual
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... work area, etc.), shorten the specified intervals accordingly. Complete machine Control handle Air filter r-- a. 0 0;: ~.~ Ot: Qi!9 .0'" E"(ij ","0 ;§o ~.>< ~ ",0 Ol ;: L: Filter in fuel tank Fuel tank Carburetor Spark plug Cylinder fins Spark arresting screen in muffler All accessible screws and nuts (not adjusting screws) Cutting tools Gearbox lubrication Drive shaft lubrication Visual...
... work area, etc.), shorten the specified intervals accordingly. Complete machine Control handle Air filter r-- a. 0 0;: ~.~ Ot: Qi!9 .0'" E"(ij ","0 ;§o ~.>< ~ ",0 Ol ;: L: Filter in fuel tank Fuel tank Carburetor Spark plug Cylinder fins Spark arresting screen in muffler All accessible screws and nuts (not adjusting screws) Cutting tools Gearbox lubrication Drive shaft lubrication Visual...
Instruction Manual
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...) Fuel System Carburetor: All position diaphragm carburetor with integral fuel pump Air filter: Foam and felt elements Fuel tank capacity: 0.69 I (1.45 US pt) Fuel mix: see chapter "Fuel" Weight without cutting tool and deflector: FS 88 with bike handle FS 88 with loop handle FS 108 with bike handle FS 1-08 with metal... The user of the brushcutter may appear alone on small parts. warranty claims following repairs can be identified by an authorized STIHL Service Shop using original STIHL spare parts. Other repair work may be accepted only if the repair has been performed by the...
...) Fuel System Carburetor: All position diaphragm carburetor with integral fuel pump Air filter: Foam and felt elements Fuel tank capacity: 0.69 I (1.45 US pt) Fuel mix: see chapter "Fuel" Weight without cutting tool and deflector: FS 88 with bike handle FS 88 with loop handle FS 108 with bike handle FS 1-08 with metal... The user of the brushcutter may appear alone on small parts. warranty claims following repairs can be identified by an authorized STIHL Service Shop using original STIHL spare parts. Other repair work may be accepted only if the repair has been performed by the...