STIHL FS 36 Trimmer Owners Manual

STIHL FS 36 Instruction Manual &RQWHQWV Parts and Controls Safety Precautions and Working Techniques Assembling the Trimmer Mounting the Cutting Head – STIHL “Autocut 11-2 ” – STIHL “Polycut 10-3 ” – STIHL “Polycut 5-3 ” Fuel Mix Fueling Starting Cleaning the Air Filter Adjusting the Carburetor Motormanagement General Notes on Operation Checking the Spark Plug Lubricating the Flexible Shaft Spark Arrester in Muffler Storing the Machine Maintenance Chart Specifications Special Accessories Andreas Stihl Limited Warranty Federal and California Emission Control Systems Utility Engines 25 26 26 This manual contains warnings, operating and safety precautions for the STIHL FS 36 and FS 40 trimmers.

Pay special attention to the safety precautions outlined on pages 4 to 11. 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 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. :DUQLQJ 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 differ from those described in this manual, please contact your STIHL dealer for information and assistance. 27 Printed on chlorine-free paper 2000 Andreas Stihl AG & Co., Waiblingen 0458 342 3021 A. M4. C0. PM. Printed in USA 3DUWV DQG &RQWUROV 1 = Loop handle 2 = Stop slide 3 = Throttle trigger interlock 4 = Starter grip 5 = Spark plug boot 6 = Fuel filler cap 7 = Machine support 8 = Throttle cable 9 = Handle hose 10 = Throttle trigger 11 = Carburetor adjusting screws 350BA001 12 = Fuel pump 13 = Air filter cover / Choke 14 = Muffler (with spark arrester screen) 15 = Deflector 16 = Line limiting blade 17 = Mowing head 350BA002 355BA024 ‘HILQLWRQV /RRS KDQGOH For easy control of machine during cutting work. 6WRS VOLGH Switches the engine’s ignition system off and stops the running engine. 7KURWWOH WULJJHU LQWHUORFN Must be depressed before the throttle trigger can be activated. 6WDUWHU JULS The grip of the pull starter, which is the device to start the engine. 6SDUN SOXJ ERRW Connects the spark plug to the ignition wire. )XHO ILOOHU FDS For closing the fuel tank. 0DFKLQH VXSSRUW For resting machine on the ground. 7KURWWOH FDEOH Connect operater’s control grip to the powerhead For holding machine during starting and cutting work. 7KURWWOH WULJJHU Controls the speed of the engine. &DUEXUHWRU DGMXVWPHQW VFUHZV For tuning carburetor. )XHO SXPS Provides additional fuel feed for a cold start. $LU ILOWHU FRYHU&KRNH Covers the air filter element/Eases engine starting by enriching mixture. 0XIIOHU Attenuates exhaust noises and diverts exhaust gases away from operater. ‘HIOHFWRU The defector is designed to reduce the risk of injury from foreign objects flung backwards toward the operater by the cutting tool and from contact with the cutting tool. /LQH OLPLWLQJ EODGH Metal blade at the deflector in order to keep the line of the cutting head at the proper length. 0RZLQJ KHDG The cutting head is intended to supplement a lawn mower (special accessory). 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. :DUQLQJ 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 attachment. Thrown objects or damaged cutting tools may result in serious or fatal injury to the operator or bystanders.