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STIHL FS 410 C K
                   Instruction Manual
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                                                               Contents

                                                               Guide to Using this Manual           2   Specifications                   37   Dear Customer,
                                                               Safety Precautions and Working           Special Accessories              37   Thank you for choosing a quality
                                                               Techniques                           2   Maintenance and Repairs          38   engineered STIHL product.
Original Instruction Manual                                    Approved Combinations of Cutting         STIHL Limited Emission Control        This machine has been built using
                                                               Attachment, Deflector, Limit Stop        Warranty Statement               38   modern production techniques and
                                                               and Harness                          9                                         comprehensive quality assurance.
                                                               Mounting the Bike Handle            10                                         Every effort has been made to ensure
                                                               Adjusting the Throttle Cable        12                                         your satisfaction and troublefree use of
                                                                                                                                              the machine.
                                                               Mounting the Deflector              13
                                                               Mounting the Cutting Attachment     13                                         Please contact your dealer or our sales
                                                                                                                                              company if you have any queries
                                                               Fuel                                14
Printing inks contain vegetable oils, paper can be recycled.

                                                                                                                                              concerning your machine.
                                                               Fueling                             15
                                                                                                                                              Your
                                                               Fitting the Full Harness            18
                                                               Balancing the Trimmer/Brushcutter   18
                                                               Starting / Stopping the Engine      18
                                                               Operating Instructions              20
                                                               Air filter                          21                                         Hans Peter Stihl
Printed on chlorine-free paper

                                                               Engine Management                   22
                                                               Adjusting the Carburetor            22
                                                               Winter Operation                    22
                                                               Spark Plug                          24
                                                               Engine Running Behavior             25
                                                               Replacing the Starter Rope and
                                                               Rewind Spring                       25
                                                               Storing the Machine                 29
                                                               Sharpening Metal Cutting Blades     29
© ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG, 2012

                                                               Inspection and Maintenance by
                                                               User                                30
                                                               Inspections and Maintenance by
0458-745-8221-B. VA2.M11.

                                                               Dealer                              31
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                                                               Maintenance and Care                33
                                                               Main Parts                          35

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                                                               FS 410 C K                                                                                                            1
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                                           Symbols in text
Guide to Using this Manual                                                          Safety Precautions and
                                                                                    Working Techniques
                                                                                                   Because the machine is a
Pictograms
                                           Warning where there is a risk of an                     high-speed fast-cutting
                                           accident or personal injury or serious                  power tool, special safety
The meanings of the pictograms             damage to property.                                     precautions must be
attached to the machine are explained in                                                           observed to reduce the
this manual.                                                                                       risk of personal injury.
Depending on the model concerned, the      Caution where there is a risk of                        It is important that you
following pictograms may be attached to    damaging the machine or its individual                  carefully read the entire
your machine.                              components.                                             Instruction Manual before
                                                                                                   using the machine for the
              Fuel tank; fuel mixture of
                                           Engineering improvements                                first time and keep it in a
              gasoline and engine oil
                                                                                                   safe place for future ref-
                                                                                                   erence. Non-compliance
                                           STIHL's philosophy is to continually                    with the Instruction Man-
              Operate decompression
                                           improve all of its products. For this                   ual may cause serious or
              valve
                                           reason we may modify the design,                        even fatal injury.
                                           engineering and appearance of our
                                           products periodically.                   Observe the national safety regulations
                                                                                    issued, for example, by the employers'
              Manual fuel pump             Therefore, some changes, modifications   liability insurance association, social
                                           and improvements may not be covered      security institutions, occupational safety
                                           in this manual.                          and health authorities or other
              Operate manual fuel                                                   organizations.
              pump                                                                  If you have never used a power tool
                                                                                    before: Ask the salesperson or another
                                                                                    expert to explain how to use it safely – or
                                                                                    attend a training course.
              Tube of grease
                                                                                    Minors should never be allowed to use
              Intake air: Summer                                                    the machine – except for young trainees
              operation                                                             over the age of 16 when working under
                                                                                    supervision.
                                                                                    Children, animals and bystanders must
              Intake air: Winter                                                    remain at a distance.
              operation
                                                                                    When not using the machine, it must be
                                                                                    laid down in such a way that it does not
              Handle heating                                                        endanger anyone. Ensure that the
                                                                                    machine cannot be used without
                                                                                    authorization.

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The user is responsible for accidents or     servicing dealer if in doubt. Only use       operating the machine. Long hair must
risks involving third parties or their       high-quality tools or accessories.           be tied up and covered (headscarf, cap,
property.                                    Otherwise there may be a risk of             helmet, etc.).
                                             accidents or damage to the machine.
The machine should only be provided or                                                                  Wear safety boots with
loaned to people familiar with this model    Only use original STIHL replacement                        steel toe caps and non-
and its operation. The Instruction           parts and accessories. These have been                     slip soles.
Manual should always be handed over          optimized for the product and the user's
with the machine.                            requirements.
Use of machines that emit noise may be       Never modify the machine in any way,         Sturdy shoes with non-slip shoes are
restricted in terms of time by national      as this could be extremely dangerous.        permissible only when using mowing
and/or on-site, local regulations.           STIHL excludes all liability for personal    heads.
                                             injury and damage to property caused
The machine may only be operated by                                                                     Always wear a hard hat
                                             while using unauthorized attachments.
people who are fit, in good physical                                                                    during thinning work, in
health and in good mental condition.         Do not use high-pressure cleaners to                       high brush, and when-
                                             clean the machine. The hard water jet                      ever there is a risk of
If you have any condition that might be
                                             can damage parts of the machine.                           injury due to falling
aggravated by strenuous work, check
with your doctor before operating a          The deflector provided with your                           objects. Wear a face
machine.                                     machine may not protect the operator                       shield and always wear
                                             from all foreign objects (gravel, glass,                   safety glasses – danger
If you have a pacemaker: The ignition                                                                   due to flying objects.
                                             wire etc.) thrown by the revolving cutting
system of your machine produces an
                                             attachment. Thrown objects may also          A face mask alone is not sufficient to
electromagnetic field of very low
                                             ricochet and strike the operator.            protect the eyes.
intensity. An effect on individual
pacemaker types cannot be excluded                                                        Wear "personal" hearing protection – e.
entirely. STIHL recommends that you          Clothing and equipment
                                                                                          g., ear defenders.
consult your doctor and the
manufacturer of your pacemaker in                                                                       Wear sturdy gloves.
                                             Wear proper protective clothing and
order to avoid health hazards.               equipment.
Anyone who has consumed alcohol,                            Clothing must be sturdy
medicines affecting their ability to react                  and snug-fitting, but allow
or drugs must not operate the machine.                      complete freedom of
                                                                                          STIHL can supply a comprehensive
The machine may only be used to cut                         movement. Wear snug
                                                                                          range of protective clothing and
wild shrubs, shrubs, scrub, bushes,                         fitting clothing – an over-
                                                                                          equipment.
small trees and the like up to a diameter                   all, not a loose-fitting
of 7 cm.                                                    jacket.
The machine must not be used for any         Clothing which could become trapped in
other purposes – risk of injury!             wood, brush or moving parts of the
                                             machine should not be worn. Do not
Only use cutting attachments or
                                             wear a scarf, tie or jewelry when
accessories which have been approved
by STIHL for this machine or which are
technically equivalent. Contact a

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Transporting the machine                                 Open the fuel filler cap carefully so that      Before starting
                                                         any excess pressure is relieved
                                                         gradually and fuel does not splash out.
                                                                                                         Check that machine is properly
                                                         The machine may only be refueled in a           assembled and in good condition – refer
                                                         well ventilated place. Clean the machine        to appropriate chapters in the Instruction
                                                         immediately if fuel is spilled. Change          Manual:
                                                         your clothes immediately if they are
                                                         contaminated with fuel.                         –   The combination of cutting
                                                                                                             attachment, deflector, handle and

                                           002BA479 KN
                                                         A number of different filler caps are               harness must be permissible and all
                                                         installed as standard at the factory.               parts must be mounted correctly
                                                                        Close the filler cap as          –   The stop button must be easy to
Always switch off the engine.                                           tightly as possible after            push
Carry the machine hanging on the                                        refueling.
                                                                                                         –   Check the choke lever, throttle
harness or by the shaft so that it is                                                                        trigger and throttle trigger lockout
balanced. Protect metal cutting                                                                              for smooth action - throttle trigger
attachments against touching – use a                                                                         must return automatically to idle
                                                                        After refueling. place the
transport guard.                                                                                             position. From the choke lever
                                                                        cliplock filler cap (bayo-
                Avoid touching hot parts                                net-type) in position, turn          positions g and
English

–   Never attempt to modify the controls                  Avoid contact with the                   During work
    or safety devices                                     cutting attachment – risk
    Keep the handles dry and clean –                      of injury!
–                                                                                                  Ensure you always have a firm and safe
    free from oil and dirt – this is                                                               footing.
    important for safe control of the
    machine                                                                                        In the event of imminent danger or in an
                                                          Do not drop-start the                    emergency, push the stop button to stop
–   Adjust carrying harness and                           engine – start as                        the engine.
    handle(s) in accordance with body                     described in the Instruc-
    height. To this end, observe the                      tion Manual. The blade
    sections "Fitting the harness" and                    runs on for a short while
    "Balancing the machine".                              after releasing the throttle                           15m (50ft)
                                                          trigger – coasting effect!
The machine should only be used if it is
in good working order – risk of accident!   Check engine idling: The cutting
                                            attachment must remain at a standstill
To prepare for emergencies when using       when the engine idles – throttle trigger
a harness: Practice setting down the        released.                                              Ensure that there is no-one within a
machine quickly. In order to avoid                                                                 15 m radius of the machine – risk of
damage, when practicing, do not throw       Keep easily combustible materials (e.g.,               injury by flying objects! This distance
the machine on the ground.                  wood chips, bark, dry grass, fuel) away                must also be maintained in relation to
                                            from hot exhaust gases and hot muffler                 objects (vehicles, window panes) – risk
Starting the engine                         surfaces – risk of fire!                               of property damage!
                                                                                                   Check for correct idling, so that the
                                            Holding and guiding the machine
Move at least 3 m away from the place                                                              cutting attachment stops turning when
at which the machine was refueled –                                                                the throttle trigger is released.
never in enclosed spaces.                   Always hold the machine by the handles
                                                                                                   Check and/or correct the idle setting
                                            using both hands.
The machine may only be used on level                                                              regularly. Have the machine repaired by
ground. Ensure a firm and secure            Ensure you always have a firm and safe                 a servicing dealer if the cutting
footing and hold the machine firmly. The    footing.                                               attachment continues to turn
cutting attachment must not touch any                                                              nevertheless. STIHL recommends
objects and must not touch the ground,                                                             STIHL servicing dealers.
because it may begin to rotate when the                                                            Beware of slipping on ice, water, snow
machine is started.                                                                                or uneven ground!
This is a one-person machine – ensure                                                              Watch out for obstacles: tree stumps,
that there is no-one within 15 meters of                                                           roots – risk of stumbling!

                                                                                     002BA486 KN
the edger, not even when starting the
power tool! Risk of injury due to thrown                                                           Only work while standing on the ground,
objects!                                                                                           never on a ladder, work platform or other
                                                                                                   unstable surface.
                                            Right hand on the control handle, left
                                            hand on the handlebar grip.

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More care and attention than usual are         No smoking when working with or near         Take particular care when working in
required when wearing ear protection –         the machine - risk of fire! Combustible      densely overgrown unmanageable
sounds warning you of impending                fuel vapor may escape from the fuel          areas.
danger (shouts, beeps, etc.) cannot be         system.
                                                                                            When mowing in tall brush, bushes and
heard properly.
                                               Dust, fumes and smoke may produced           hedges: Min. 15 cm working height with
Take breaks in due time in order to            while working may be hazardous to            the cutting attachment – take care not to
prevent tiredness and exhaustion – risk        health! Wear respiratory protection in       endanger animals.
of accidents!                                  the presence of major dust or smoke.
                                                                                            Always turn off the engine before leaving
Work calmly and methodically – only            If the machine is subjected to unusually     the machine unattended!
with good lighting and visibility. Take        high loads for which it was not designed
                                                                                            Examine the cutting attachment
care not to endanger other people!             (e.g., heavy impact or a fall), always
                                                                                            periodically at short intervals and as
                                               check that it is in good condition before
               Your power tool produces                                                     soon as you note any noticeable
                                               continuing work - refer also to the
               toxic exhaust fumes as                                                       changes:
                                               section "Before starting".
               soon as the engine is                                                        –   Stop engine, hold machine
               running. These gases            Check the fuel system for leaks and
                                                                                                securely, allow cutting attachment
               may be colorless and            make sure the safety devices are
                                                                                                to come to a stop
               odorless and may contain        working properly. Never use the
               unburnt hydrocarbons            machine if it is not in good condition.      –   Check condition and secure fitting;
               and benzene. Never use          Consult a servicing dealer if in doubt.          watch out for cracks
               the machine indoors or in       Do not use the machine with the choke        –   Ensure that the cutting blades are
               poorly ventilated areas,        lever in the hot start position < – the          sharp
               even if your machine is         engine speed cannot be controlled in
               equipped with a catalytic                                                    –   Replace damaged or blunt cutting
                                               this setting.                                    attachments immediately, even in
               converter.
                                                                    Never work with-            the event of minor hairline cracks
Ensure proper ventilation when working
                                                                    out the                 The tool mount must be cleaned
in trenches, hollows or other confined
                                                                    corresponding           regularly to remove grass and scrub –
locations – risk of fatal injury from
                                                                    deflector for your      remove blockages on or near the cutting
breathing toxic fumes!
                                                                    machine and cut-        attachment or deflector.
If you feel sick, if you have a headache,                           ting attachment –
vision problems (e. g., your field of vision                        risk of injury due to   To change the cutting attachment,
gets smaller), hearing problems,                                    flying objects!         switch off the engine – risk of injury!
dizziness or inability to concentrate, stop                                                                The gearbox becomes
                                                              Check terrain: solid
work immediately. Such symptoms may                                                                        hot during operation.
                                                              objects, such as stones
be caused by an excessively high                                                                           Never touch the gearbox
                                                              or metal parts, etc. can
concentration of exhaust emissions,                                                                        – risk of burns!
                                                              be hurled aside by the
among other things – risk of accident!
                                                              cutting blade – risk of
Keep the noise and exhaust emissions                          injury! They can also
                                                                                            Do not reuse or repair damaged or
to a minimum – do not let the engine run                      damage the cutting
                                                                                            cracked cutting attachments – for
unnecessarily and only open the throttle                      attachment and other
                                                                                            example, by welding or straightening –
when actually working.                                        property (e.g. parking
                                                                                            risk of deformation (out-of-balance).
                                                              vehicles, windows).

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Particles or fragments can detach from      made from materials of sufficient quality   Maintenance and Repairs
the cutting attachment and strike the       and have a suitable geometry (shape,
operator or other bystanders at high        thickness).
speed – serious injuries!                                                               Service the machine regularly. Do not
                                            A metal cutting attachment not made by      attempt any maintenance or repair work
                                            STIHL must not be heavier, thicker,         not described in the instruction manual.
Use of metal cutting attachments            differently shaped or larger in diameter    Have all other work performed by a
                                            than the STIHL metal cutting attachment     servicing dealer.
STIHL recommends the use of genuine         approved for this machine – risk of
                                            injury!                                     STIHL recommends that you have
STIHL metal cutting attachments. Such                                                   servicing and repair work carried out
parts have been optimized for the                                                       exclusively by an authorized STIHL
machine and the user's requirements.        Vibrations
                                                                                        servicing dealer. STIHL dealers are
Metal cutting attachments turn at high                                                  regularly given the opportunity to attend
speed. This results in forces that act on   Prolonged use of the power tool may         training courses and are supplied with
the machine, the attachment and the         result in vibration-induced circulation     the necessary technical information.
material being cut.                         problems in the hands (whitefinger          Only use high-quality replacement parts
                                            disease).                                   in order to avoid the risk of accidents
Metal cutting attachments must be
sharpened periodically according to         No general recommendation can be            and damage to the machine. If you have
specifications.                             given for the length of usage because it    any questions in this respect, consult a
                                            depends on several factors.                 servicing dealer.
Unevenly sharpened metal cutting
attachments produce imbalances that         The period of usage is prolonged by:        STIHL recommends the use of original
can place extreme loads on the machine                                                  STIHL replacement parts. They are
                                            –   Hand protection (wearing warm           specifically designed to match your
– risk of breakage!
                                                gloves)                                 model and meet your performance
Blunt or improperly sharpened edges                                                     requirements.
                                            –   Work breaks
can lead to increased loading of the
metal cutting attachment – risk of injury   The period of usage is shortened by:        To reduce the risk of injury from
by cracked or broken parts!                                                             unintentional engine startup, always
                                            –   Any personal tendency to suffer
                                                                                        shut off the engine and disconnect the
Inspect the metal cutting tool after any        from poor circulation (symptoms:
                                                                                        spark plug boot before performing any
contact with hard objects (e. g., stones,       frequently cold fingers, tingling
                                                                                        repairs, maintenance or cleaning work. –
boulders, metal parts) (e. g., for cracks       sensations).
                                                                                        Exception: Carburetor and idle speed
and deformations). Burrs and other          –   Low outside temperatures.               adjustments.
visible accumulations of material must
be removed (ideal with a file), because,    –   The force with which the handles        Do not turn the engine over on the
during continued operation, they can            are held (a tight grip restricts        starter with the spark plug boot or spark
come loose at any time and then be              circulation).                           plug removed since there is otherwise a
hurled aside – risk of injury!                                                          risk of fire from uncontained sparking.
                                            Continual and regular users should
To reduce the aforementioned risks of       monitor closely the condition of their      To reduce the risk of fire, do not service
using a metal cutting attachment, the       hands and fingers. If any of the above      or store your machine near open flames.
metal cutting attachment used must          symptoms appear (e.g. tingling
                                                                                        Check the fuel filler cap for leaks at
never be excessively large in diameter.     sensation in fingers), seek medical
                                                                                        regular intervals.
It must not be too heavy. It must be        advice.

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Use only a spark plug of the type              Harness                                                 When felling, maintain a distance of at
approved by STIHL and make sure it is                                                                  least two tree lengths from the next
in good condition – see "Specifications".                                                              felling site.
                                               The harness is included with the
Inspect the ignition lead (insulation in       machine or available as a special                       Risk of kickout
good condition, secure connection).            accessory.
Check the condition of the muffler.
To reduce the risk of fire and damage to
hearing, do not operate your machine if
the muffler is damaged or missing. –
Do not touch a hot muffler since burn

                                                                                                                                                002BA449 KN
                                                                                         002BA397 KN
injury will result.
Vibration behavior is influenced by the
condition of the AV elements – check the
                                                                                                       The risk of kickout is highest in the black
AV elements at regular intervals.              N   Use the harness.                                    area of the blade: Do not use this area of
Maintenance, replacement, or repair of         N   With the engine running, attach the                 the circular saw blade for cutting.
the emission control devices and                   machine to the harness.                             There is also a risk of kickout when
systems may be performed by any
                                               Circular saw blades must always be                      using the lighter shaded areas of the
nonroad engine repair establishment or
                                               used in combination with a full harness                 blade: These areas of the blade should
individual. However, if you make a
                                               with a quick-release system.                            only be used by experienced operators
warranty claim for a component which
                                                                                                       with specialized training.
has not been serviced or maintained
properly or if nonapproved replacement         Circular Saw Blade                                      STIHL recommends that you use the
parts were used, STIHL may deny                                                                        non-shaded area of the circular saw
coverage.                                      Suitable for cutting shrubs and trees with              blade. Always start the cut with this area
                                               a maximum stem diameter of 7 cm.                        of the blade.
For any maintenance please refer to the
maintenance chart and to the warranty
                                               Before starting the cut, accelerate the
statement near the end of the instruction      engine up to full throttle. Perform cut
manual.
                                               with uniform pressure.

Symbols on Deflectors                          Use circular saw blades only with a
                                               matching limit stop of the correct
                                               diameter.
An arrow on the limit stop shows the
correct direction of rotation of the cutting
attachments.
                                               To reduce the risk of blade damage,
                                               avoid contact with stones and the
                                               ground. Resharpen the blade properly in
                                               good time – dull teeth may result in the
                                               blade cracking and shattering and
                                               causing serious injury.

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Approved Combinations of Cutting Attachment, Deflector, Limit Stop and Harness

Cutting attachment                                                    Deflector / limit stop   Harness

           1                          2                                      6

     3                  4                   5                                7
                                                                                                         8

                                                                                                                  681BA169 KN
Permissible combinations                        3   Circular saw blade 225 scratcher
                                                    tooth
Choose the proper combination from the          4   Circular saw blade 225 chisel tooth
table depending on the cutting                  5   Circular saw blade 225 (carbide-
attachment!                                         tipped)

For safety reasons only the cutting             Circular saw blades of other, non-metal
attachments and deflectors and/or limit         materials must not be used.
stops within one line of the table may be
combined with one another. Other                Deflectors / limit stops
combinations are not permissible – risk
of accident!
                                                6   Limit stop for circular saw blades
                                                    200
Cutting attachments
                                                7   Limit stop for circular saw blades
                                                    225
Metal cutting attachments
                                                Harnesses
1   Circular saw blade 200 scratcher
    tooth
2   Circular saw blade 200 chisel tooth         8   Full harness must be used

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Mounting the Bike Handle
                                                                            5
                                                                     6
Mounting the bike handle with swiveling
handle support

                                                                    2
                                                                                                                  8
                                                                7

               2         1                                                                                        2
                                                                                                                              4 5           3

                                      4BA011 KN
                                                                                                              8

                                                                                                                                                 6BA019 KN
                                                                                            4BA002 KN
The machine is supplied with the clamp
moldings (1) mounted to the
handlebar (2).                                          Line up the control handle (5)
                                                    N                                                   N   Holding the control handle (5) in
                                                        relative to the handlebar (2): The                  that position, push it on to the end of
Mounting the control handle                             throttle trigger (6) must point toward              the handlebar (2) and line up the
                                                        the gearbox and the clamp                           holes (8).
                                                        screw (7) toward the engine.
                                                                                                        N   Fit the nut (4) in the control
                                                                                                            handle (5), insert the screw (3) and
                                  3                                                                         tighten it down firmly.

                                                                                                        Assembling the handle support
                              5
                                      002BA352 KN

                                  4                                                                     Assembly of the swivelling handle
                                                                                                        support involves equipping the clamp
                                                                                                        moldings with a spring and mounting
N    Take out the screw (3) and remove
                                                                                                        them on the handle support.
     the nut (4) from the control
     handle (5).

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                   9
                                                                       7

                   10                                    2

                                        4BA001 KN

                                                                                                                                               4BA006 KN
                                                                                           4BA003 KN
N   Use the spring (9) from the parts kit           N   Raise the grip of the wing screw (7)           N   Fold the grip of the wing screw down
    supplied with the machine.                          to the upright position.                           so that it is flush.
N   Place the spring (9) in the lower               N   Turn the wing screw
    clamp molding (10).                                                                                Adjusting the handlebar
                                                        counterclockwise as far as stop.
                                                    N   Push the wing screw into the handle
                        A                               support as far as stop and then                Opening the wing screw
                                                        screw it down – but do not finally
                                                        tighten yet.
                                                    N   Adjust the handlebar (2) so that
                                                        distance A is no more than 15 cm.
               1
                                                    N   Line up the handlebar at a right
      2                                                 angle to the drive tube.

                                                                                                                                               4BA013 KN
                            11

                                                                                                       N   Raise the grip of the wing screw to
                                                                                                           the upright position.

                                                                                           4BA005 KN
                                        4BA012 KN

N   Position the clamp moldings (1) with            N   Turn the wing screw clockwise as
    handlebar (2) on the handle                         far as stop.

                                                                                                                                               4BA004 KN
    support (11).

                                                                                                       N   Turn the wing screw
                                                                                                           counterclockwise until the handle
                                                                                                           support can be moved.

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                                                    Swiveling the handlebar
                                                                                                         Adjusting the Throttle Cable
                                                    Transport position
                                                                                                         Correct adjustment of the throttle cable
                                                                                                         is a preconditon for correct operation of
                                                                                                         the machine in all modes, from starting

                                        4BA007 KN
                                                                                                         to full throttle.
                                                              2                                          It may be necessary to readjust the
                                                                                                         throttle cable after assembling the
N    Move the handlebar to the required                                                                  machine or after a prolonged period of
     position.                                                           7                               operation.
Closing the wing screw                                                                                   –   The throttle cable can checked and
                                                                                                             adjusted by the user: see
                                                                                                             "Inspection and Maintenance by
                                                                                                             User".
                                                                                                         –   The throttle cable can be checked
                                                                                                             and adjusted by your dealer. Have
                                                                                                             the machine repaired by your
                                                                                                             servicing dealer. STIHL

                                        4BA005 KN

                                                                                             4BA008 KN
                                                                                                             recommends a STIHL servicing
                                                                                                             dealer.
N    Turn the wing screw clockwise as
                                                    N   Loosen the wing screw (7) and
     far as stop.
                                                        unscrew it until the handlebar (2)
                                                        can be turned clockwise.
                                                    N   Turn the handlebar 90° and then
                                                        swing the handles down.
                                                    N   Tighten down the wing screw (7)
                                                        firmly.
                                        4BA006 KN

                                                    Working position
                                                    N   Reverse the sequence described
                                                        above to swing the handles up and
N    Fold the grip of the wing screw down               turn the handlebar
     so that it is flush.                               counterclockwise.

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                                                                                                                  Cleaning Gearbox Mounting Hardware
Mounting the Deflector                                 Mounting the Cutting                                       for Cutting Attachment
                                                       Attachment
Use the Right Deflector                                Preparations

                                                                                                                  Check inside of guard ring (3) and area
                                                                                                                  around it for dirt at regular intervals and
                                                                                                                  clean if necessary as follows:
                                                                                                                  N   Pull the thrust plate (1) off the shaft.
                                                                                                                  N   Thoroughly clean the guard ring (3),
                                                                                                                      shaft (2) and thrust plate (1) – do not

                                         002BA428 KN

                                                                                                    002BA406 KN
                                                                                                                      remove the guard ring.

                                                                                                                  Mounting the Cutting Attachment
                                                       N   Lay your power tool on its back so
                                                           that the cutting attachment
The limit stop is approved only for use                    mounting face is pointing up.
with circular saw blades. It must not be                                                                          Use a limit stop that matches the circular
used in combination with other cutting                 Fitting the Thrust Plate                                   saw blade – see "Mounting the
attachments.                                                                                                      Deflector".

Mounting the Limit Stop                                                                                           Mounting Circular Saw Blades

                                                                 1
                                                                                                4
                  3                                              2
                                                                 3

                                                                                                    002BA430 KN
        1
                                        002BA429 KN

                                                                                                                                                             681BA165 KN
        2                                              N   Slip the thrust plate (1) over the
                                                           shaft (2).
                                                       Your power tool comes from the factory
N   Remove dirt from joints on gearbox
                                                       with a guard ring (3) and limit stop (4) for               The cutting edges of circular saw blades
    and limit stop – make sure that no
                                                       circular saw blades.                                       must point clockwise.
    dirt gets into the screw holes in the
    gearbox.                                                                                                      A limit stop kit, which includes a limit
                                                                                                                  stop and a guard ring for circular saw
N   Place the limit stop (1) on the
                                                       The thrust plate (1) on the gearhead is                    blades, is available as a special
    gearbox (2).
                                                       necessary for mounting circular saw                        accessory for mounting circular saw
N   Insert the screws (3) and tighten                  blades.                                                    blades.
    them down firmly.

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                                                        Removing the Circular Saw Blade
                                                                                                   Fuel
                  4
                                                        N   Block the drive shaft.
                      3                                                                            This engine is certified to operate on
                                                        N   Unscrew the mounting nut               unleaded gasoline and with the mix ratio
                                                            clockwise.                             50:1.
             2                      1
                                                                                                   Your engine requires a mixture of high-
              b                                                                                    quality premium gasoline and high-
                                                        Remove the tool used to block the shaft.   quality two-stroke air-cooled engine oil.
              a
                                                                                                   Use premium branded unleaded
                                                                                                   gasoline with a minimum octane rating
                                                                                                   of 89 (R+M)/2.
                                                                                                   Note: Models equipped with a catalytic
                                                                                                   converter require unleaded gasoline. A
                                                                                                   few tankfuls of leaded gasoline can

                                          002BA431 KN
                                                                                                   reduce the efficiency of the catalytic
                                                                                                   converter by more than 50%.

N    Place the circular saw blade (1) in                                                           Fuel with a lower octane rating may
     position.                                                                                     result in preignition (causing "pinging")
                                                                                                   which is accompanied by an increase in
                                                                                                   engine temperature. This, in turn,
                                                                                                   increases the risk of the piston seizure
Collar (a) must locate in the saw blade's                                                          and damage to the engine.
mounting hole (b).
                                                                                                   The chemical composition of the fuel is
N    Fit the thrust washer (2) – convex                                                            also important. Some fuel additives not
     side must face up.                                                                            only detrimentally affect elastomers
N    Fit the rider plate (3).                                                                      (carburetor diaphragms, oil seals, fuel
                                                                                                   lines etc.), but magnesium castings as
N    Block the drive shaft.                                                                        well. This could cause running problems
N    Screw on the nut (4)                                                                          or even damage the engine. For this
     counterclockwise and tighten it                                                               reason it is essential that you use only
     down firmly.                                                                                  high-quality fuels!
                                                                                                   Fuels with different percentages of
                                                                                                   ethanol are being offered. Ethanol can
If the mounting nut turns too freely, fit a                                                        affect the running behaviour of the
new one.                                                                                           engine and increase the risk of lean
                                                                                                   seizure.

Remove the tool used to block the shaft.

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Gasoline with an ethanol content of           Examples
more than 10% can cause running                                                         Fueling
                                              Gasoline     Oil (STIHL 50:1 or equiva-
problems and major damage in engines
                                                           lent high-quality oils)
with a manually adjustable carburetor
and should not be used in such engines.       liters       liters        (ml)           Fuel Filler Cap
                                              1            0.02          (20)
Engines equipped with M-Tronic can be
run on gasoline with an ethanol content       5            0.10          (100)
of up to 25% (E25).                           10           0.20          (200)
Use only STIHL two-stroke engine oil or       15           0.30          (300)
equivalent high-quality two-stroke air-       20           0.40          (400)
cooled engine oils for mixing.                25           0.50          (500)

                                                                                                                                2709BA000 KN
We recommend STIHL 50:1 two-stroke            Dispose of empty mixing-oil canisters
engine oil since it is specially formulated   only at authorized disposal locations.
for use in STIHL engines.
Do not use BIA or TCW (two-stroke
water cooled) mix oils!
Use only STIHL 50:1 heavy-duty engine                                                   When fueling on a slope, always position
oil or an equivalent quality two-stroke                                                 the machine with the filler cap facing
engine oil for the fuel mix in models                                                   uphill.
equipped with a catalytic converter.                                                    N   Place the machine on level ground
Take care when handling gasoline.                                                           so that the filler cap is facing up.
Avoid direct contact with the skin and                                                  N   Before fueling, clean the filler cap
avoid inhaling fuel vapour.                                                                 and the area around it to ensure that
The canister should be kept tightly                                                         no dirt falls into the tank.
closed in order to avoid any moisture                                                   A number of different filler caps are
getting into the mixture.                                                               installed as standard at the factory.
The fuel tank and the canister in which
fuel mix is stored should be cleaned
from time to time.

Fuel mix ratio

                                                                                                                                2709BA001 KN
Only mix sufficient fuel for a few days
work, not to exceed 3 months of storage.
Store in approved safety fuel-canisters
only. When mixing, pour oil into the                                                    Threaded filler cap
canister first, and then add gasoline.

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                                                           Closing screw-type tank cap

                                                                                                                                                          2709BA007 KN
                                            2709BA002 KN

                                                                                                  2709BA004 KN
Cliplock filler cap (bayonet-type)                                                                               N   Remove the cap.

Opening screw-type tank cap                                                                                      Filling up with fuel
                                                           N   Place the cap in the opening.
                                                           N   Turn the cap clockwise as far as
                                                               stop and tighten it down as firmly as             Take care not to spill fuel while fueling
                                                               possible by hand.                                 and do not overfill the tank.
                                                                                                                 STIHL recommends you use the STIHL
                                                           Opening tank cap with hinged grip                     filler nozzle for fuel (special accessory).
                                                                                                                 N   Filling up with fuel

                                         2709BA003 KN
                                                                                                                 Closing tank cap with hinged grip

N    Turn the cap counterclockwise until
     it can be removed from the tank
     opening.

                                                                                                  2709BA005 KN
N    Remove the cap.

Filling up with fuel

                                                                                                                                                          2709BA008 KN
                                                           N   Swing the grip to the upright
                                                               position.
Take care not to spill fuel while fueling
and do not overfill the tank.
                                                                                                                 Grip must be vertical:
STIHL recommends you use the STIHL
                                                                                                                 N   Fit the cap in the opening – the
filler nozzle for fuel (special accessory).
                                                                                                                     marks on the cap and filler neck
N    Filling up with fuel                                                                                            must line up.

                                                                                                  2709BA006 KN
                                                                                                                 N   Press the cap down as far as stop.

                                                           N   Rotate the cap about 1/4 turn
                                                               counterclockwise.

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                                         2709BA009 KN

                                                                                                                                                             2709BA014 KN
                                                                                                    2709BA012 KN
N   While holding the cap depressed,                    N   Grip the cap – it is properly locked if                N   Place the cap on the opening and
    turn it clockwise until it engages in                   it cannot be turned or removed.                            rotate it counterclockwise until it
    position.                                                                                                          engages the filler neck.
                                                        If tank cap with hinged grip can be                        N   Continue rotating the cap
                                                        turned or removed                                              counterclockwise (about a quarter
                                                                                                                       turn) – this causes the bottom of the
                                                        Bottom of cap is twisted in relation to                        cap to be turned to the correct
                                                        top:                                                           position.
                                                                                                                       Turn and lock the cap clockwise –

                                         2709BA010 KN
                                                                                                                   N
                                                                                                                       see sections on "Closing" and
                                                                                                                       "Checking security of cap".

N   Fold the grip flush with the top of the
    cap.

                                                                                                  2709BA013 KN
Checking tank cap with hinged grip is
properly locked

                                                        Left:      Bottom of cap twisted
                                                        Right:     Bottom of cap correctly
                                                                   positioned
                                         2709BA011 KN

–   The lug on the grip must fully
    engage the recess (arrow).

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Fitting the Full Harness                               Balancing the                                    Starting / Stopping the
                                                       Trimmer/Brushcutter                              Engine
Fitting the full harness is described in               N   With the unit suspended from the
detail in the instruction sheet supplied.                                                               Operating elements
                                                           harness, see how it is balanced and
                                                           change attachment point as
                                                           necessary:

                             1                         Circular Saw Blades

                                                                                                                           3

                                                                                            6BA010 KN
                                                                                                               2
                        2
                    3                                  Circular saw blades should "hover"                                           1
                                                       about 20 cm above the ground.

                                         002BA411 KN

                                                                                                                                                 002BA484 KN
                                                       Throwing off the machine in an
                                                       emergency
N    Put on the full harness (1).
                                                                                                        1   Throttle trigger lockout
N    Adjust the length of the strap so that
                                                                                                        2   Throttle trigger
     the carabiner (2) is about a hand’s
     width below your right hip.                                                                        3   Stop switch – with settings for Run
                                                       The machine must be quickly thrown off               and Stop. To switch off the engine,
N    Attach the spring hook to the                     in the event of imminent danger.                     the stop switch (…) must be
     machine's perforated strip (3).                   Practice removing and putting down the               pressed.
Find the right attachment point for the                machine as you would in an emergency.
cutting attachment you are using – see                 To avoid damage, do not throw the                Function of the stop switch and the
"Balancing the Brushcutter".                           machine to the ground when practicing.           ignition
                                                                                                        When the stop switch is not actuated, it
                                                                                                        is in the position Run: The ignition is
                                                                                                        switched on – the engine is ready for
                                                                                                        starting and can be started. If the stop
                                                                                                        switch is actuated, the ignition is
                                                                                                        switched off. Once the engine comes to
                                                                                                        a standstill, the ignition is automatically
                                                                                                        switched on again.

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Starting the engine

                                                                                5

                                                                                                 9926BA008 KN

                                                                                                                                                           6BA012 KN
                4

                                       9926BA006 KN
                                                      N   Press in the choke lever (5) at the                   N   Grab the starter grip with your right
                                                          edge (arrows) and then turn it to <                       hand
N   Press the fuel pump bulb (4) at least                                                                       Another possibility:
                                                      Starting
    five times - even when bulb is filled                                                                       With a hot engine and the machine
    with fuel.                                                                                                  suspended on the harness.
Cold engine (cold start)

                                                                                                 6BA011 KN
                           5

                                                                                                                                                           6BA010 KN
                                       9926BA007 KN
                                                      N   Lay the machine on the ground in a
                                                          secure position: It must rest on the
                                                          hip plate on the engine and the                       N   Hold the machine firmly with the
                                                          deflector for the cutting attachment.                     right hand on the drive tube
N   Press in the choke lever (5) at the                   The cutting attachment must not                           assembly, handlebar support or
    edge (arrows) and then turn it to g                   touch the ground or any other                             handlebar
Also use this position if the engine has                  objects
                                                                                                                N   Press the machine behind the back
been running but is still cold.                       N   Assume a firm stance – possibilities:                     on the left side of the body
                                                          standing, bending or kneeling.
Hot engine (hot start)                                                                                          N   Grab the starter grip with your left
                                                      N   Press the machine firmly against                          hand
The engine has reached its operating
                                                          the ground with the left hand – do
temperature, is stopped and then                                                                                N   Pull the starter grip smoothly
                                                          not touch the throttle trigger or
restarted after more than 5 minutes.
                                                          throttle trigger lockout while doing
                                                          so
                                                                                                                Do not pull out the starter rope
                                                                                                                completely – risk of breakage!
                                                      Do not stand or kneel on the shaft!

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N    Do not let the starter grip snap back             Additional hints on starting
     – guide it slowly back into the                                                                  Operating Instructions
     housing so that the starter rope can
     rewind properly                                   At very low temperatures
                                                       N   If necessary, convert engine to            During break-in period
N    Repeat this procedure until the
     engine starts                                         winter operation, see "Winter
                                                           operation"
                                                                                                      A factory-new machine should not be
Once the engine is running                             N   If the chain saw is extremely cold         run at high revs (full throttle off load) for
                                                           (frost formation) – after starting,        the first three tank fillings. This avoids
                                                           bring the engine up to operating           unnecessary high loads during the
                                                           temperature at increased idle speed        break-in period. As all moving parts
                                                           (cutting attachment rotates!)              have to bed in during the break-in
                                                                                                      period, the frictional resistances in the
                                                       The engine stops in the cold start
                                                                                                      engine are greater during this period.
                                                       position g or while accelerating.
                                                                                                      The engine develops its maximum

                                           6BA014 KN
                                                       N   Set choke level to < – continue            power after about 5 to 15 tank fillings.
                                                           cranking until the engine runs
                                                       The engine does not start in the hot start     During Operation
N    Press the throttle trigger lockout and
                                                       position <
     accelerate – the choke lever jumps
     to the run position F – after a cold              N   Set choke level to g – continue            After a long period of full throttle
     start, let the engine warm up with a                  cranking until the engine runs             operation, allow the engine to run for a
     few load cycles                                                                                  short while at idle speed so that engine
                                                       Engine does not start                          heat can be dissipated by the flow of
                                                       N   Check if all operating elements are        cooling air. This protects engine-
                                                           set correctly                              mounted components (ignition,
If the carburetor has been set correctly,
                                                                                                      carburetor) from thermal overload.
the cutting attachment should not rotate               N   Check whether there is fuel in the
when the engine is idling!                                 tank and refuel if necessary
                                                                                                      After Finishing Work
The machine is now ready for use.                      N   Check whether the spark plug boot
                                                           is connected securely
                                                                                                      Storing for a short period: Wait for the
Switching off the engine                                   Repeat the starting procedure
                                                       N                                              engine to cool down. Empty the fuel tank
                                                       If the tank has been drained completely        and keep the machine in a dry place,
N    Press stop switch – the engine                                                                   well away from sources of ignition, until
     stops – release stop switch – the                 N   After refueling, press the fuel pump       you need it again. For longer out-of-
     stop switch returns to its original                   bulb at least five times – even if it is   service periods – see "Storing the
     position                                              full of fuel                               Machine".
                                                       N   Set the choke lever in accordance
                                                           with the engine temperature
                                                       N   Restart the engine

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                                                                                                                     Filter Element for Winter Operation
Air filter
                                                                     3
                                                                                                                     Maintenance and care of the special
General Information                                                                                                  filter element for winter operation are
                                                                                                                     described in the chapter on "Winter

                                                                                                      9926BA014 KN
                                                                2                                                    Operation".
The filter has a very long service life.
Do not remove the filter cover or replace
the air filter as long as there is no
                                                          N   Remove the filter cover (2).
noticeable loss of power.
                                                          N   Clean away loose dirt from around
Dirty air filters reduce engine power,
                                                              the filter (3) and inside the filter
increase fuel consumption and make
                                                              cover.
starting more difficult.
                                                          The air filter (3) is a pleated paper filter
Replacing the Air Filter                                  element.
                                                          N   Remove and check the filter
Only if there is a noticeable loss of                         element (3) – replace if paper or
engine power                                                  frame is dirty or damaged.

N   Set the choke lever to g.                             N   Unpack the new filter.

                                                          Do not bend or twist the filter before
                                                          installation as it might otherwise be
    1                                                     damaged – do not use damaged filters.
                                                              Fit the filter in the filter housing.
                                           9926BA013 KN

                                                          N
                                                          N   Fit the filter cover.
                                                          Use only high quality air filters to ensure
N   Loosen the screws (1).                                the engine is protected from abrasive
                                                          dust.
                                                          STIHL recommends you use only
                                                          original STIHL air filters. The high quality
                                                          standard of these parts guarantees
                                                          trouble-free operation, a long engine life
                                                          and very long filter service lives.

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Engine Management                            Adjusting the Carburetor                                Winter Operation

Exhaust emissions are controlled by the
                                                                                                     At temperatures below +10 °C
design of the fundamental engine
parameters and components (e.g.
carburation, ignition, timing and valve or                                                           Pre-heating carburetor
port timing) without the addition of any                       H    L
major hardware.                                                                                      Moving a shutter causes heated air to be

                                                                                      9926BA015 KN
                                                                                                     drawn in from around the cylinder and
                                                                   LA                                mixed with cold air in order to prevent
                                                                                                     carburetor icing.

                                             The carburetor has been set at the
                                             factory to provide an optimum fuel-air
                                             mixture under most operating
                                             conditions.
                                                                                                                     2

                                                                                                                                            9926BA016 KN
                                             Adjusting idle speed
                                                                                                                                1
                                             Engine stops while idling
                                             N   Turn the idle speed screw (LA)                      An arrow on the shroud (1) shows the
                                                 slowly clockwise until the engine                   position of the shutter (2) for summer or
                                                 runs smoothly.                                      winter operation. Key to symbols:
                                             Cutting tool rotates when engine is idling              –   Symbol "Sun" = summer operation
                                             N   Turn the idle speed screw (LA)                      –   Symbol "Snowflake" = winter
                                                 slowly counterclockwise until the                       operation
                                                 cutting attachment stops moving.

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                                                     At temperatures above +20 °C

                                                                                                                                             2
                 3                                                                                                     5

                                                                                                                                                          9926BA055 KN
                                                                     2                                                                           4

                                                                                              9926BA018 KN
             2
                                                                                                             The "cover plate kits" contain the
                                                                                                             following parts for converting the
                                                     N   Always return the shutter (2) to                    machine:
                                                         summer position                                     4   Cover plate for partially covering the
                                                                                                                 slits in the starter housing

                                      9926BA017 KN
                                                                                                             5   Filter insert made of cloth and
                                                     Do not use the machine in winter                            plastic for the air filter
                                                     operation at temperatures above                         –   Information sheet describing
                                                     +20 °C, otherwise there is a risk of                        conversion of the machine
N   Unscrew and remove screw (3) on                  engine damage due to overheating!
    shutter                                                                                                  Additionally for machines with a cliplock
N   Remove shutter (2) from the shroud               At temperatures below -10 °C                            filler cap:

N   Rotate shutter (2) from summer                                                                           –   O-ring for the filler cap
    position to winter position and                  Under extreme winter conditions with                    After installation of the cover plate kit:
    reinsert                                         the following conditions
                                                                                                             N   Set shutter (2) to winter operation
N   Screw the screw (3) through the                  –   Temperatures below -10 °C
    shutter into the shroud                                                                                  At temperatures above -10 °C
                                                     –   Powdered or drifting snow
At temperatures between +10 °C and                   use of the "cover plate kit", which is
+20 °C                                               available as a special accessory, is                    N   Reconvert the machine and replace
                                                     recommended.                                                the parts from the "cover plate kit"
                                                                                                                 with the parts for summer operation
Within this temperature range, the                   Depending on the filler cap version, two
                                                     different "cover plate kits" are available.             Notice for machines with a cliplock filler
machine can normally be operated with
                                                                                                             cap: The O-ring installed on the filler cap
the shutter (2) in summer position.
                                                                                                             with the "cover plate kit" can remain on
Change the position of the shutter as
                                                                                                             the machine.
necessary.
                                                                                                             Depending on the ambient temperature:
                                                                                                             N   Set shutter (2) to summer or winter
                                                                                                                 operation

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Cleaning the air filter                                                                                 Checking the spark plug
                                              Spark Plug
N    Undo the fastening screws in the
     filter cover                             N   If the engine is down on power,
                                                  difficult to start or runs poorly at idle
N    Remove filter cover                          speed, first check the spark plug.
N    Remove coarse dirt from inside the       N   Fit a new spark plug after about 100
     filter cover and around the filter (5)

                                                                                                                                                000BA039 KN
                                                  operating hours – or sooner if the
N    Knock out the filter (5) or blow it          electrodes are badly eroded. Install
     clear with compressed air from the           only suppressed spark plugs of the                                                  A
     inside outwards                              type approved by STIHL – see
                                                  "Specifications".                                     N   Clean dirty spark plug.
In case of stubborn dirt or stuck filter
fabric:                                                                                                 N   Check electrode gap (A) and
                                              Removing the Spark Plug
N    Wash the filter in a clean, non-                                                                       readjust if necessary – see
     flammable cleaning liquid (e. g.,                                                                      "Specifications".
     warm soapy water) and dry it.                                                                      N   Rectify the problems which have
Always replace a damaged filter.                                                                            caused fouling of the spark plug.
                                                                           1                            Possible causes are:
                                                                                                        –   Too much oil in fuel mix.

                                                                                         9926BA020 KN
                                                                                                        –   Dirty air filter.
                                                                                                        –   Unfavorable running conditions.

                                              N   Rotate the screw (1) in the cap (2)
                                                  until the screw head projects from it.
                                                                                                                                          1

                                                                                                                                                000BA045 KN
                                                                 3

                                                                                         9926BA021 KN
                                                                                                        If the spark plug comes with a
                                              N   Lift the front of the cap (2) and push                detachable adapter nut (1), screw the
                                                  it to the rear to disengage.                          adapter onto the thread and tighten it
                                                                                                        down firmly to reduce the risk of arcing
                                              N   Leave the cap to one side.                            and fire.
                                              N   Pull off the spark plug boot (3).
                                              N   Unscrew the spark plug.

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Installing the Spark Plug
                                                       Engine Running Behavior                        Replacing the Starter Rope
                                                                                                      and Rewind Spring
N   Screw the spark plug into the
    cylinder.                                          If engine running behavior is still
                                                       unsatisfactory after the air filter has been   Removing the Rewind Starter
N   Press the spark plug boot firmly                   serviced and the carburetor and throttle
    onto the spark plug.                               cable have been adjusted correctly, the
                                                       cause may also be in the muffler.
                                                       Have the muffler checked for
                                                       contamination (coking) by a servicing                    1                    1
                      4                                dealer!

                                                                                                                                                 9926BA023 KN
                                                       STIHL recommends that maintenance
             3

                                        9926BA022 KN
                                                       and repair work be carried out only by                       1            1
         2                                             authorized STIHL dealers.

                                                                                                      N   Take out the screws (1).
N   Fit the cap (1) on the shroud from
                                                                                                      N   Lift away the rewind starter.
    the rear and push the lug (2) into the
    opening (3) in the shroud at the
    same time.                                                                                        Replacing the Starter Rope and Rewind
                                                                                                      Spring
N   Swing the cap forwards onto the
    shroud, insert and tighten down the
    screw (4) firmly.                                                                                 N   If either the starter rope or rewind
                                                                                                          spring is broken, continue with
                                                                                                          "Removing the Rope Rotor".
                                                                                                      N   If either the starter rope or rewind
                                                                                                          spring are being replaced as a
                                                                                                          precautionary measure, continue
                                                                                                          with the following chapter.

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Releasing Tension on Rewind Spring                                                                                Removing the Rope Rotor

                                                                                                                                      7
                                                                                                                                            3

                                                                                                   9926BA039 KN

                                                                                                                                                              9926BA041 KN
                                         9926BA036 KN
                                                         N   Use starter grip to pull out the starter
                                                             rope as far as stop.
N    Use the tensioning wrench. It is                    N   Hold the tensioning wrench and the                   N   Use a screwdriver or suitable pliers
     available as a special accessory.                       starter mechanism steady so that                         to remove the spring clip (3) from
                                                             the rope does not rewind onto the                        the starter post.
                                                             rope rotor.
                                                                                                                  N   Carefully remove the E-clip (7).
                            3
             2               2                                                                                                        9

                                          9926BA037 KN
                                                                                                                                                 5

                                                                                                   9926BA040 KN
                     5

                                                                                                                                                             9926BA042 KN
                                                                                                                                                     2
N    If necessary, swing the pawls (2)                                                                                                                   8
     inwards.
                                                         N   Grip the rope inside the housing,
N    Rotate the spring clip (3) out of the                   pull it out to its full length and make              N   Carefully remove the carrier (5) with
     recesses (4) in the carrier (5).                        a loop.                                                  pawls (2) and washer (8) and put
                                                                                                                      them to one side so that the pawls
                                                         N   Allow tensioning wrench to rotate                        and washer cannot fall out.
                                                             slowly and thus release spring
                                                             tension – the rope winds itself                      N   Pull the rope rotor (9) off the starter
                                 6                           around the tensioning wrench in this                     post.
                                                             process until the spring is no longer
                           4                                 under tension.
                                         9926BA038 KN

                                                                                                                  The rewind spring may pop out and
                                                         N   Remove the tensioning wrench from
                                                                                                                  uncoil during this operation – take care
                                                             the carrier.
                                                                                                                  to avoid the risk of injury.
N    Place the tensioning wrench in the
     carrier so that the peg (6) engages
     one of the recesses (4).

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N   If the rewind spring needs to be
    replaced, continue with "Replacing
    the Rewind Spring".
N   If the starter rope needs to be
                                                                                                                                       11
    replaced, continue with the
    following chapter-                                                          10

                                                                                                                                                        9926BA044 KN
                                                                                                                               11
Replacing the Starter Rope                                                                 9
                                                                                                                N   Take out the screws (11).
N   Remove worn rope or remaining
    rope from the rotor and starter grip.                                                                       N   Remove the spring housing and
                                                                                                                    spring or bits of the spring.
                                                                                                                N   Lubricate the new, ready-to-fit
                                                                                                                    replacement spring in the new
                                                                                                                    spring housing with a few drops of

                                                                                                 9926BA043 KN
                                                                                                                    resin-free oil.
                                                                                                                    Fit the replacement spring with

                                         9926BA026 KN
                                                                                                                N
                                                                                                                    spring housing – the bottom plate
                                                        N   Thread the rope through the top of                      must face up.
                                                            the guide bushing (10) and rope
                                                            rotor (9).
N   Thread the new rope through the
    starter grip and tie a knot it its end              N   Tie a simple overhand knot in the                   If the spring pops out of the housing
    as shown.                                               end of the rope.                                    during installation: Wear face protection
N   Pull the knot back into the grip.                   N   Pull the knot back into the rotor.                  and work gloves and refit the spring in
                                                                                                                the spring housing – clockwise – from
                                                        N   Go to "Installing the Rope Rotor".
                                                                                                                the outside inwards.
                                                        Replacing the Rewind Spring                             N   Fit the screws.

                                                        The bits of the spring may still be under
                                                        tension and could fly apart when you
                                                        remove the rope rotor and spring
                                                        housing. To reduce the risk of injury,
                                                        wear face protection and work gloves.

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Installing the Rope Rotor                                 Tensioning the Rewind Spring

                                                                                                                                                         9926BA048 KN
                                                                                                 9926BA046 KN
                                          9926BA035 KN
                                                                                                                N   Pull out and straighten the twisted
                                                                                                                    rope at the starter grip.
N    Coat starter post uniformly with                     N   Pull the starter rope out of the                  N   Hold the rope steady with the starter
     STIHL gear lubricant – see "Special                      housing as far as stop and make a                     grip.
     Accessories".                                            loop.
N    Slip the rotor over the starter post –               N   Fit the tensioning wrench on the
     turn it back and forth to engage the                     carrier.
     anchor loop of the rewind spring.
N    Slip the carrier with pawls and
     washer over the starter post – turn it

                                                                                                                                                         9926BA049 KN
     back and forth to engage the anchor
     loop of the rewind spring in the
     carrier.

                                                                                                 9926BA047 KN
                                                                                                                N   Release the tensioning wrench and
                     7                                                                                              rope slowly so that it winds onto the
                           3                                                                                        rotor.
                                                          N   Use the tensioning wrench to rotate
             2                 2                              the rotor six full turns                          N   Remove the tensioning wrench.
                                                              counterclockwise – the rope winds                 The starter grip must locate firmly in the
                                           9926BA045 KN

                                                              itself around the tensioning wrench               guide bushing. If the grip droops to one
                                                              in this process.                                  side: Add one more turn on the rope
                                                          N   Hold the tensioning wrench steady                 rotor to increase spring tension.
N    Fit the E-clip (7) in the groove in the                  and unwind the rope.
     starter post.
N    Push the spring clip (3) into position                                                                     When the starter rope is fully extended it
     – it must point counterclockwise as                                                                        must still be possible to rotate the rotor
     shown and engage the pegs on the                                                                           another full turn. If this is not the case,
     pawls (2).                                                                                                 the spring is overtensioned and could
                                                                                                                break.
                                                                                                                N   Take one turn of the rope off the
                                                                                                                    rotor.

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Installing the Rewind Starter
                                                       Storing the Machine                         Sharpening Metal Cutting
                                                                                                   Blades
                                                       For periods of 3 months or longer
                                                       N   Drain and clean the fuel tank in a
          1                     1                          well ventilated area.
                                                       N   Dispose of fuel properly in

                                        9926BA023 KN
                                                           accordance with local
              1           1

                                                                                                                                          002BA432 KN
                                                           environmental requirements.
                                                       N   Run the engine until the carburetor
N   Position and line up the rewind                        is dry – this helps prevent the
    starter on the engine.                                 carburetor diaphragms sticking          See cutting attachment packaging for
                                                           together.                               sharpening instructions.
N   Insert the screws (1) and tighten
    them down firmly.                                  N   Remove, clean and inspect the
                                                           cutting attachment.
                                                       N   Thoroughly clean the machine.
                                                       N   Store the machine in a dry and
                                                           secure location – out of the reach of
                                                           children and other unauthorized
                                                           persons.

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                                                     N   Thoroughly clean the clamp area of
Inspection and Maintenance                               the handlebar with the cloth and                                 1
by User                                                  cleaning solution.
                                                     N   Line up the handlebar and secure it
Clamped Area of Handlebar
                                                         in position with the wing screw.
                                                     Handlebar cannot be clamped firmly in
                                                                                                                          2

                                                                                                                                          6BA025 KN
                                                     position
                                                     N   Loosen the handlebar in the clamp
                                                         moldings as described above.          N   Starting the Engine
                        2                            N   Degrease clamp area on handlebar      N   Depress the throttle trigger (2) – do
              1                                          and in clamp moldings.                    not press down the throttle trigger

                                         4BA014 KN
                                                     N   Line up the handlebar and secure it       lockout (1).
                                                         in position with the wing screw.      If the engine speed increases or if the
                                                                                               cutting attachment rotates, the throttle
N    Check the freedom of movement of                Adjusting the Throttle Cable              cable has to be adjusted.
     the handlebar (1) in the clamp
     moldings (2) at regular intervals.                                                        N   Stopping the Engine
                                                     The throttle cable can be adjusted only   Adjusting the Throttle Cable
Handlebar is difficult to move
                                                     when the machine is properly
                                                     assembled. The control handle must be
                                                     in the normal operating position.
                   3
                                                     If the following adjustments do not
                                                     produce the required result, have your
                                                     servicing dealer repair the machine.
     1                                               STIHL recommends a STIHL servicing

                                                                                                                                          002BA455 KN
                                         6BA022 KN

                                                     dealer.
                                                     Check adjustment of throttle cable.
N    Loosen the wing screw (3) just                  Error: Engine speed increases when        N   Depress the throttle trigger lockout
     enough for the handlebar to be                  only the throttle trigger is depressed.       (1) and the throttle trigger (2) as far
     moved.                                                                                        as stop and hold them in that
                                                                                                   position.
N    Push the handlebar (1) sideways
     out of the clamp.                                                                         Apply only sufficient pressure to hold the
                                                                                               levers against their stops.
N    Soak a cloth in a clean, non-
     flammable cleaning solution – do                                                          N   Rotate screw in throttle trigger 1/2
     not use cleaning agent containing                                                             turn counterclockwise.
     oil or grease.                                                                            N   Release the throttle trigger and
                                                                                                   throttle trigger lockout.

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N   Start the engine and check the                                                            Spark arresting screen in muffler and
    adjustment.                       Inspections and Maintenance                             spacer
                                      by Dealer
N   Shut down the engine and repeat
    adjustment if necessary.
                                      Maintenance work

                                      STIHL recommends that maintenance                            2
                                      and repair work be carried out only by
                                      STIHL servicing dealers.

                                                                                                                                      3BA035 KN
                                      Fuel pickup body in tank

                                                                                              N   If engine performance deteriorates,
                                                                                                  have the spark arresting screen (1)
                                                                                                  in the muffler checked
                                                                                              N   Check spacer (2) for damage
                                                                                              N   Have a damaged spacer (2)

                                                                               9926BA031 KN
                                                                                                  replaced immediately

                                                                                              Antivibration elements
                                      N   Check the pickup body in the fuel
                                          tank annually and replace it when
                                          necessary
                                      The pickup body should rest in the area
                                      of the tank indicated in the drawing.

                                                                                                                                      6BA015 KN
                                                                                              Four antivibration elements (arrows) for
                                                                                              damping vibrations are installed
                                                                                              between the engine and the drive tube.
                                                                                              Have them checked in the event of
                                                                                              noticeable, constantly increased
                                                                                              vibration.
                                                                                              Both vibration gaps (arrows) of the
                                                                                              antivibration system are set to a fixed
                                                                                              dimension at the factory and are equally
                                                                                              wide. If there is a large difference

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between the two vibration gaps and/or
one of the vibration gaps is closed, then
always have the antivibration system
serviced by a servicing dealer.

Wear guard on AV housing

                                       6BA026 KN
There is an easily replaced wear guard
on the side of the housing for the
antivibration system. During work, the
guard may wear due to the movement of
the machine against the side plate of the
harness and can be replaced when
necessary.

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Maintenance and Care

The following maintenance intervals apply in normal operating conditions. The spec-
ified intervals must be shortened accordingly when working for longer than normal

                                                                                                              at the end of work and/or

                                                                                                                                          whenever tank is refilled
or under difficult cutting conditions (extensive dust, etc.).

                                                                                       before starting work

                                                                                                                                                                                                                             as required
                                                                                                                                                                                                              if damaged
                                                                                                                                                                               monthly

                                                                                                                                                                                                  if faulty
                                                                                                                                                                      weekly

                                                                                                                                                                                         yearly
                                                                                                              daily
                                           visual inspection (safe condition, leaks)              X                                                     X

Complete machine                           clean                                                                           X

                                           replace any damaged parts                              X

Control handle                             Checking operation                                     X                                                     X

                                           visual inspection                                                                                                                       X                   X
Air filter, paper filter
                                           replace1)                                                                                                                                                               X

                                           visual inspection                                                                                                                       X                   X

Air filter, plastic fabric filter          clean                                                                                                                                                                                   X
                                           replace                                                                                                                                                                 X               X

Fuel tank                                  clean                                                                                                                                                                                   X

                                           check2)                                                                                                                                                     X
Fuel pickup body in fuel tank
                                           replace2)                                                                                                                                        X                      X               X

                                           check idle adjustment, cutting attach-
                                                                                                  X                                                     X
Carburetor                                 ment must not turn
                                           set idle speed                                                                                                                                                                          X

                                           adjust electrode gap                                                                                                                                        X
Spark plug                                 replace after every 100 hours of
                                           operation

                                           visual inspection                                                               X
Intake port for cooling air
                                           clean                                                                                                                                                                                   X

Cylinder fins                              clean2)                                                                                                                                          X

                                           check2)                                                                                                                                                     X
Spark arrestor in muffler
                                           clean or replace if necessary2)                                                                                                                                         X

                                           check                                                  X
Spacer
                                           replace2)                                              X                                                                                                    X

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The following maintenance intervals apply in normal operating conditions. The spec-
ified intervals must be shortened accordingly when working for longer than normal

                                                                                                             at the end of work and/or

                                                                                                                                         whenever tank is refilled
or under difficult cutting conditions (extensive dust, etc.).

                                                                                      before starting work

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          as required
                                                                                                                                                                                                             if damaged
                                                                                                                                                                              monthly

                                                                                                                                                                                                 if faulty
                                                                                                                                                                     weekly

                                                                                                                                                                                        yearly
                                                                                                             daily
                                           decarbonize after 139 hours of opera-
Combustion chamber                         tion, subsequently after every 150 hours                                                                                                                                             X
                                           of operation

All accessible screws, nuts and bolts (not
                                           retighten                                                                                                                                                                            X
adjusting screws)2)
                                                   4)
                                           check                                                 X                                                                                                    X
Antivibration elements
                                                     2)
                                           replace                                                                                                                                                                X

                                           visual inspection                                     X                                                     X

Cutting attachment                         replace                                                                                                                                                                X

                                           check for secure fit                                  X                                                     X

Metal cutting attachment                   sharpen                                               X                                                                                                                              X
Safety information sticker                 replace                                                                                                                                                                X
1)
     Only if there is a noticeable loss of engine power
2)
     by a servicing dealer, STIHL recommends STIHL servicing dealers
3)   Tighten screws for the muffler after a running time of 10 to 20 hours after first use
4)
     See the section "Inspection and maintenance by the servicing dealer", subsection "Antivibration elements"

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Main Parts

                                                                                 1    Fuel Filler Cap
                                                                                 2    Carburetor Adjusting Screws
                                          5                                      3    Starter Grip
                                      4                          7               4    Shutter
                                                                                 5    Spark Plug Boot
                                 2        3                                      6    Muffler with Spark Arresting Screen
                                                   6                             7    Spacer
                            1
                                                                                 8    Guard Plate
                                                                                 9    Throttle Trigger
                      10                  8                                      10   Momentary Stop Switch
             9                                                                   11   Throttle Trigger Lockout
                       11
                                                                                 12   Handlebar
                                                                                 13   Handle Support
                                                                                 14   Clamp Screw
                 12    14                                                        15   Carrying Strip
                                                       18
                 13                                                              16   Wear Guard
                            15                17                                 17   Choke Lever
                                                                19               18   Fuel Pump
                                 16                             20               19   Filter Cover
                                                                                 20   Fuel Tank
                                                                                 #    Serial Number
                                                            #

                                                                     4BA017 KN

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Definitions                                 12 Handlebar                                           Definitions
                                               For holding and controlling the unit
1    Fuel Filler Cap                           with the hand during operation.                     1   Circular Saw Blade
     For closing the fuel tank.             13 Handle Support                                          Cutting attachment made of metal
                                               Connects the shaft and bike handle.                     for cutting wood.
2    Carburetor Adjusting Screws
     For tuning the carburetor.             14 Clamp Screw                                         2   Limit Stop for Circular Saw Blade
                                               Locks handlebar in selected                             Designed to position the brushcutter
3    Starter Grip
                                               position.                                               steady against the wood in order to
     The grip of the pull starter, for                                                                 reduce the risk of injury from loss of
     starting the engine.                   15 Carrying Strip
                                                                                                       control from reactive forces such as
4    Shutter                                   The device to connect the clearing                      thrust out.
                                               saw to the harness.
     With summer and winter positions.
     Carburetor is heated in winter         16 Wear Guard
     position.                                 Protects the housing of the
5    Spark Plug Boot                           antivibration-system from wear.
     Connects the spark plug with the       17 Choke Lever
     ignition lead.                            Eases engine starting by enriching
6    Muffler with Spark Arresting Screen       mixture.
     Muffler reduces exhaust noises and     18 Fuel Pump
     diverts exhaust gases away from           Provides additional fuel feed for a
     operator.                                 cold start.
     Spark arresting screen is designed
                                            19 Filter Cover
     to reduce the risk of fire.
                                               Encloses and protects the air filter.
7    Spacer
                                            20 Fuel Tank
     Designed to reduce the risk of burns
     and fire.                                 For fuel and oil mixture.

8    Guard Plate
     Protects the fuel tank.
9    Throttle Trigger
     Controls the speed of the engine.                                     2
                                                    1
10 Momentary Stop Switch

                                                                                     002BA427 KN
   Switches the engine's ignition off
   and stops the engine.
11 Throttle Trigger Lockout                 1   Circular Saw Blade
   Must be depressed before the             2   Limit Stop for Circular Saw Blade
   throttle trigger can be activated.

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