STIHL FS 80 85 Trimmer Owners Manual Guide

STIHL FS 80, 85 Instruction Manual Manual de instrucciones Warning! Read and follow all safety precautions in Instruction Manual ­ improper use can cause serious or fatal injury. Advertencia! Lea y siga todas las precauciones de seguridad dadas en el manual de instrucciones ­ el uso incorrecto puede causar lesiones graves o mortales. English / USA Contents Allow only persons who understand this manual to operate your trimmer/ brushcutter. To receive maximum performance and satisfaction from your STIHL trimmer/ brushcutter, it is important that you read and understand the maintenance and safety precautions, starting on page 3, before using your trimmer/brushcutter.

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Contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for your area if you do not understand any of the instructions in this manual. Printed on chlorine-free paper. Printing inks contain vegetable oils; paper can be recycled. Guide to Using this Manual 2 Safety Precautions and Working Techniques . 3 Approved Combinations of Cutting Tool, Deflector, Handle and Harness . 20 Approved Power Tool Attachments 22 Mounting the Bike Handle 22 Adjusting the Throttle Cable . 24 Mounting the Loop Handle . 24 Fitting the Carrying Eye 26 Mounting the Deflector . 26 Mounting the Cutting Tools . 27 Fuel 31 Fueling 32 Fitting the Harness . 33 Balancing the Brushcutter 33 Starting / Stopping the Engine 35 Operating Instructions 38 Cleaning the Air Filter . 38 Motor Management 39 Adjusting the Carburetor Spark Arresting Screen in Muffler Checking the Spark Plug Lubricating the Gearbox . Replacing the Starter Rope and Rewind Spring . Storing the Machine . Sharpening Metal Cutting Tools . Maintenance Chart . Parts and Controls . Specifications . Special Accessories . Maintenance and Repairs STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement STIHL Incorporated California Exhaust and Evaporative Emissions Control Warranty Statement Trademarks BA_SE_039_010_01_19.fm 39 41 41 42 42 45 45 47 49 51 52 53 54 !Warning! Because a trimmer/brushcutter is a highspeed cutting tool some special safety precautions must be observed to reduce the risk of personal injury. Careless or improper use may cause serious or even fatal injury. Make sure your unit is equipped with the proper deflector, handle and harness for the type of cutting attachment being used. Always wear proper eye protection. STIHL’s philosophy is to continually improve all of its products. As a result, engineering changes and improvements are made from time to time. If the operating characteristics or the appearance of your trimmer/brushcutter differs from those described in this manual, please contact your STIHL dealer for information and assistance. 56 58 ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG, 2008 0458 393 8621. M10. D8. CP. Printed in USA STIHl FS 80, FS 80 R, FS 85, FS 85 R 1 English / USA Guide to Using this Manual Pictograms All the pictograms attached to the machine are shown and explained in this manual. The operating and handling instructions are supported by illustrations. 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 property. Caution where there is a risk of damaging the machine or its individual components. Note or hint which is not essential for using the machine, but may improve the operator’s understanding of the situation and result in better use of the machine. Note or hint on correct procedure in order to avoid damage to the environment. Equipment and features This instruction manual may refer to several models with different features. Components that are not installed on all models and related applications are marked with an asterisk (*). Such components may be available as special accessories from your STIHL dealer. Symbols in text The individual steps or procedures described in the manual may be marked in different ways: : A bullet marks a step or procedure without direct reference to an illustration. Engineering improvements STIHL’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 assistance. Therefore some changes, modifications and improvements may not be covered in this manual. A description of a step or procedure that refers directly to an illustration may contain item numbers that appear in the illustration. Example: Loosen the screw (1) Lever (2). 2 FS 80, FS 80 R, FS 85, FS 85 R English / USA Safety Precautions and Working Techniques Because a trimmer/ brushcutter is a highspeed, fast-cutting power tool sometimes equipped with sharp cutting blades, special safety precautions must be observed to reduce the risk of personal injury. It is important that you read, fully understand and observe the following safety precautions and warnings. Read the instruction manual and the safety precautions periodically. Careless or improper use may cause serious or fatal injury. The terminology utilized in this manual when referring to the power tool reflects the fact that different types of cutting attachments may be mounted on it. The term “trimmer ” is used to designate an FS unit that is equipped with a nylon line head or a head with flexible plastic blades (i.e., the PolyCut head). A “brushcutter ” designates a unit equipped with a rigid metal blade. Many FS models may be used as either a trimmer or a brushcutter – therefore, the power tool is referred in this manual as a “trimmer/brushcutter. ” Some smaller and/or lightweight FS models may only be used as a trimmer, i.e., they may not be used with metal blades. The term “clearing saw ” indicates a high-powered trimmer/brushcutter that is particularly suited for use with a circular saw blade to clear saplings or small trees. FS models with an “R ” on the nameplate were originally configured (at the time of distribution) as a trimmer with a loop handle. !Warning! The use of this machine may be hazardous. If the rotating line or blade 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 attachment and may cause blades to crack, chip or break. Thrown objects, including broken heads or blades, may result in serious or fatal injury to the operator or bystanders. STIHL does not recommend the use of rigid blades when cutting in stony areas. Use your trimmer/brushcutter equipped with the appropriate cutting attachment only for cutting grass, brush, wood and similar material. It must not be used for any other purposes, since such misuse may result in an accident or damage to the machine. !Warning As more fully explained later in these Safety Precautions, to reduce the risk of personal injury, make sure your unit is equipped with the proper handle, harness and deflector for the type of cutting attachment you are using. Use only cutting attachments that are specifically authorized by STIHL for use on your FS model. Have your STIHL dealer show you how to operate your power tool. Observe all applicable local safety regulations, standards and ordinances. !Warning! Do not lend or rent your power tool without the instruction manual. Be sure that anyone using it understands the information contained in this manual. !Warning! Minors should never be allowed to use this power tool. Bystanders, especially children, and animals should not be allowed in the area where it is in use. FS 80, FS 80 R, FS 85, FS 85 R 3 English / USA !Warning! To reduce the risk of injury to bystanders and damage to property, never let your power tool run unattended. When it is not in use (e.g. during a work break), shut it off and make sure that unauthorized persons do not use it. Most of these safety precautions and warnings apply to the use of all STIHL trimmer/brushcutters. Different models may have different parts and controls. See the appropriate section of your instruction manual for a description of the controls and the function of the parts of your model. Safe use of a trimmer/brushcutter involves 1. 2. 3. the operator the power tool the use of the power tool. THE OPERATOR Physical Condition You 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 judgment. Do not operate this machine when you are fatigued. !Warning! Prolonged use of a power tool (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 necrosis. All factors which contribute to whitefinger 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 machine to the operator’s hands. An AV system is recommended for those persons using power tools on a regular or sustained basis. !Warning! Be alert ­ if you get tired, take a break. Tiredness may result in loss of control. Working with any power tool can be strenuous. If you have any condition that might be aggravated by strenuous work, check with your doctor before operating this machine. 4 FS 80, FS 80 R, FS 85, FS 85 R English / USA Keep the AV system well maintained. A power tool 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 pressure. Wear gloves and keep your hands warm. 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 closely monitor the condition of their hands and fingers. If any of the above symptoms appear, seek medical advice immediately. Proper Clothing !Warning! To reduce the risk of injury, the operator should wear proper protective apparel. The deflector provided with your power tool will not protect the operator from all foreign objects (gravel, glass, wire, etc.) thrown back by the rotating cutting attachment. Thrown objects may also ricochet and strike the operator. !Warning! Power tool noise may damage your hearing. Wear sound barriers (ear plugs or ear mufflers) to protect your hearing. Continual and regular users should have their hearing checked regularly. Be particularly alert and cautious when wearing hearing protection because your ability to hear warnings (shouts, alarms, etc.) is restricted. Always wear gloves when handling the machine and metal blades. Heavy-duty, nonslip gloves improve your grip and help to protect your hands. Clothing must be sturdy and snug-fitting, but allow complete freedom of movement. Wear long pants made of heavy material to help protect your legs. Do not wear shorts, sandals or go barefoot. !Warning! To reduce the risk of injury to your eyes never operate your power tool unless wearing goggles or properly fitted protective glasses with adequate top and side protection complying with ANSI Z 87.1 (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 protective glasses. !Warning! The ignition system of the STIHL unit produces an electromagnetic field of a very low intensity. This field may interfere with some pacemakers. To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury, persons with a pacemaker should consult their physician and the pacemaker manufacturer before operating this tool. FS 80, FS 80 R, FS 85, FS 85 R 5 English / USA Avoid loose-fitting jackets, scarfs, neckties, jewelry, flared or cuffed pants, unconfined long hair or anything that could become caught on branches, brush or the moving parts of the unit. Secure hair so it is above shoulder level. Good footing is very important. Wear sturdy boots with nonslip soles. Steel-toed safety boots are recommended. Wear an approved safety hard hat to reduce the risk of injury to your head when there is a danger of head injuries. THE POWER TOOL For illustrations and definitions of the power tool parts see the chapter on “Main Parts and Controls. ” THE USE OF THE POWER TOOL Transporting the Power Tool !Warning! To reduce the risk of injury from loss of control and blade or line contact, never carry or transport your power tool with the cutting attachment moving. !Warning! Never modify this power tool in any way. Only attachments supplied by STIHL and expressly approved by STIHL for use with the specific STIHL model are authorized. Although certain unauthorized attachments are useable with STIHL power tools, their use ma …..

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