STIHL FS 100 RX Trimmer Owners Manual

STIHL FS 100 RX 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. To receive maximum performance and satisfaction from your STIHL trimmer, it is important that you read and understand the maintenance and safety precautions, starting on page 3, before using your trimmer.

Contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for your area if you do not understand any of the instructions in this manual. ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG, 2007 0458 259 8621 B. M3,5. G7. CP. Printed in USA Guide to Using this Manual 2 Safety Precautions and Working Techniques . 3 Mounting the Loop Handle . 13 Adjusting the Throttle Cable . 14 Fitting the Carrying Eye 14 Mounting the Cutting Tools . 15 4-MIX Engine 18 Fuel 18 Fueling 19 Fitting the Harness . 20 Balancing the Brushcutter 20 Starting / Stopping the Engine 21 Operating Instructions 24 Cleaning the Air Filter . 24 Motor Management 25 Adjusting the Carburetor 25 Spark Arresting Screen in Muffler. 27 Checking the Spark Plug 27 Lubricating the Gearbox . 28 Replacing Starter Rope and Rewind Spring . 29 Storing the Machine 32 Inspections and Maintenance by Dealer . 32 Maintenance Chart . 33 Parts and Controls 35 Specifications . 36 Special Accessories . 37 Maintenance and Repairs . 37 STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement . 38 STIHL Incorporated California Exhaust and Evaporative Emissions Control Warranty Statement . 40 Trademarks 42 Printed on chlorine-free paper. Printing inks contain vegetable oils; paper can be recycled. BA_SE_167_001_01_08.fm !Warning! Because a trimmer is a high-speed 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 differs from those described in this manual, please contact your STIHL dealer for information and assistance. STIHl FS 100 RX 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 100 RX English / USA Safety Precautions and Working Techniques Warning! Because a trimmer is a high-speed, fast-cutting power tool, 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 owner’s manual and the safety instructions periodically. Careless or improper use of any trimmer may cause serious or fatal injury. Have your STIHL dealer show you how to operate your trimmer. Observe all applicable local safety regulations, standards and ordinances. !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. Safe use of a trimmer involves 1. 2. 3. the operator the trimmer the use of the trimmer. 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 judgement. Do not operate a trimmer when you are fatigued. Be 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.