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1 Instruction Manual Manual de instruccionesWarning!For safe operation follow all safety precautions in Instruction Manual - improper use can cause serious !Para su seguridad durante el manejo de este producto, siga siempre las precauciones de seguridad dadas en el manual de instrucciones - el uso indebido puede causar lesiones ) STIHL FS Seite 0 Dienstag, 20. Januar 2004 8:54 081FS 75 English / Printed on chlorine-free inks contain vegetable oils; paper can be recycled. ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG, 2004 0458 392 3021. M3. A4. PM. Printed in USA STIHlContentsGuide to Using this Manual .. 2 Safety Precautions and Working Techniques .. 3 Mounting the Loop Handle .. 14 Fitting the Carrying Eye* .. 15 Mounting the Deflector .. 15 Mounting the Cutting Tools .. 15 Fuel .. 18 Fueling .. 19 Fitting the Harness.

2 20 Starting / Stopping the Engine .. 20 Operating Instructions .. 23 Cleaning the Air Filter .. 23 Motor Management .. 24 Adjusting the Carburetor .. 24 Spark Arresting Screen* in Muffler .. 26 Checking the Spark Plug .. 26 Replacing the Starter Rope and Rewind Spring .. 27 Storing the Machine .. 30 Replacing Nylon Line .. 30 Maintenance Chart .. 32 Parts and Controls .. 33 Specifications .. 35 Special Accessories .. 36 Maintenance and Repairs .. 36 STIHL Incorporated Federal and California Emission Control Warranty Statement .. 37*see Guide to Using this Manual Allow only persons who understand this manual to operate your trimmer. To receive maximum performance and satisfaction from your STIHL trimmer, it is important that you read and under-stand the maintenance and safety precautions, starting on page 3, before using your trimmer.

3 Contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for your area if you do not understand any of the instructions in this manual.!Warning!Because a trimmer is a high-speed cutting tool some special safety pre-cautions must be observed to reducethe risk of personal injury. Careless or improper use may cause serious or even fatal injury. Make sure your unit is equipped with the proper deflector, handle and harness for the type of cutting attachment being used. Always wear proper eye 's philosophy is to continually improve all of its products. As a result, engineering changes and improve-ments are made from time to time. If the operating characteristics or the appear-ance of your trimmer differs from those described in this manual, please contact your STIHL dealer for information and / USAFS 75 PictogramsAll the pictograms attached to the machine are shown and explained in this operating and handling instructions are supported by in textThe individual steps or procedures described in the manual may be marked in different ways::Step or procedure without direct reference to an illustration.

4 Description of step or procedure that refers directly to the illustration and contains item numbers that appear in the :Loosen the screw (1) Lever (2) ..In addition to the operating instructions, this manual may contain paragraphs that require your special attention. Such paragraphs are marked with the symbols described below:Warning where there is a risk of an accident or personal injury or serious damage to where there is a risk of damaging the machine or individual or hint which is not essential for using the machine, but may improve the operator s under-standing of the situation and result in better use of the or hint on correct procedure in order to avoid damage to the and featuresThis instruction manual refers to several models with different features. Components that are not installed in all models and related applications are marked thus *.

5 Such components are available as special accessories from your STIHL improvementsSTIHL s philosophy is to continually improve all of its products. As a result, engineering changes and improvements are made from time to time. If the operating characteristics or the appearance of your machine differ from those described in this manual, please contact your STIHL dealer for , we cannot be responsible for changes, modifications or improvements not covered in this to Using this Manual3FS 75 English / USAW arning!Because a trimmer is a high-speed, fast-cutting power tool, special safety precautions must be observed to reduce the risk of personal is important that you read, fully understand and observe the following safety precautions and warnings. Read the owner's manual and the safety instructions periodically. Careless or improper use of any trimmer may cause serious or fatal injury.

6 Have your STIHL dealer show you how to operate your trimmer. Observe all applicable local safety regulations, standards and ordinances.!Warning!Do not lend or rent your trimmer without the owner's manual. Be sure that any-one using your trimmer understands the information contained in this manual.!Warning!The use of any trimmer may be hazardous. If the rotating cutting tool comes in contact with your body, it will cut you. When it comes in contact with solid foreign objects such as rocks or bits of metal, it may fling them directly or by ricochet in the direction of bystanders or the operator. Striking such objects could damage the cutting tool. Thrown objects or damaged cutting tools may result in serious or fatal injury to the operator or bystanders.!Warning!Minors should never be allowed touse a trimmer. Bystanders, especially children, and animals should not be allowed in the area where a trimmeris in let the trimmer run of these safety precautions and warnings apply to the use of all STIHL trimmers.

7 Different models may have different parts and controls. See the appropriate section of your owner's manual for a description of the controls and function of the parts of your model use of a trimmer involves1. the operator2. the trimmer3. the use of the OPERATOR!Physical ConditionYou must be in good physical condition and mental health and not under the influence of any substance (drugs, alcohol, etc.) which might impair vision, dexterity or judgement. Do not operate a trimmer when you are alert - if you get tired while operating your trimmer, take a break. Tiredness may result in loss of control. Working with any trimmer can be strenuous. If you have any condition that might be aggravated by strenuous work, check with your doctor before operating a trimmer. Safety Precautions and Working Techniques4 English / USAFS 75!

8 Warning!Prolonged use of a trimmer (or other machines) exposing the operator to vibrations may produce whitefinger disease (Raynaud's phenomenon) or carpal tunnel syndrome. These conditions reduce the hand's ability to feel and regulate temperature, produce numbness and burning sensations and may cause nerve and circulation damage and tissue factors which contribute to white-finger disease are not known, but cold weather, smoking and diseases or physical conditions that affect blood vessels and blood transport, as well as high vibration levels and long periods of exposure to vibration are mentioned as factors in the development of whitefinger disease. In order to reduce the risk of whitefinger disease and carpal tunnel syndrome, please note the following::Most STIHL power tools are available with an anti-vibration ("AV") system designed to reduce the transmission of vibrations created by the engine to the operator's hands.

9 An AV system is recommended for those persons using power tools on a regular or sustained basis.:Wear gloves and keep your hands warm.:Keep the AV system well maintained. A trimmer with loose components or with damaged or worn AV buffers will tend to have higher vibration levels.:Maintain a firm grip at all times, but do not squeeze the handles with constant, excessive pressures and take frequent breaks. All the above mentioned precautions do not guarantee that you will not sustain whitefinger disease or carpal tunnel syndrome. Therefore continual and regular users should monitor closely the condition of their hands and fingers. If any of the above symptoms appear, seek medical advice immediately.!Warning!The ignition system of the STIHL unit produces an electromagnetic field of a very low intensity. This field may interfere with some pacemakers.

10 To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury, persons with pacemaker should consult their physician and the pacemaker manufacturer before operating this Clothing!Warning!To reduce the risk of injury, the operator should wear proper protective apparel.!Warning!The deflector provided with your trimmer may not protect the operator from all foreign objects (gravel, glass, wire, etc.) thrown by the rotating cutting tool. Thrown objects may also ricochet and strike the operator. !Warning!To reduce the risk of injury to your eyes never operate a trimmer unless wearing goggles or properly fitted safety glasses with adequate top and side protection complying with ANSI Z (or your applicable national standard). To reduce the risk of injury to your face STIHL recommends that you also wear a face shield or face screen over your goggles or safety 75 English / USA!