mounting the cutting Attachment ................... 25
Mounting the Cutting Tools ............. 26
Fuel ................................................ 30
Fueling ............................................ 31
Fitting the Harness ......................... 32
Balancing the Brushcutter .............. 33Starting / Stopping the Engine ........ 34Operating Instructions .................... 37Cleaning the Air Filter ..................... 37Motor Management ........................ 38Adjusting the Carburetor ................ 38Checking the Spark Plug ................ 40Engine Running Behavior .............. 41Lubricating the Gearbox ................. 41Replacing Starter Rope and Rewind Spring ......................... 42Storing the Machine ....................... 44Sharpening Metal Cutting Tools ......................... 44Maintenance Chart ......................... 45Parts and Controls ......................... 47Specifications ................................. 50Special Accessories ....................... 51Maintenance and Repairs .............. 51STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement ........................ 52STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement ........................ 54Trademarks .................................... 56
Allow only persons who understand this manual to operate your trimmer/brushcutter. To receive maximum performance and satisfaction from your STIHL trimmer/brushcutter, it is important that you read and understand the maintenance and safety precautions, starting on page 3, before using your trimmer/brushcutter. Contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for your area if you do not understand any of the instructions in this manual.!Warning!Because a trimmer/brushcutter is a high-speed cutting tool some special safety precautions must be observed to reducethe risk of personal injury. Careless or improper use may cause serious or even fatal injury. Make sure your unit is equipped with the proper deflector, handle and harness for the type of cutting attachment being used. Always wear proper eye protection.STIHL's philosophy is to continually improve all of its products. As a result, engineering changes and improve-ments are made from time to time. If the operating characteristics or the appear-ance of your trimmer/brushcutter differs from those described in this manual, please contact your STIHL dealer for information and assistance.