Instruction Manual

FS 131, FS 131 R
English
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Preparations
N Before fueling, clean the filler cap
and the area around it to ensure that
no dirt falls into the tank.
N Position the machine so that the
tank cap faces up.
Opening the Tank Cap
N Turn the cap counterclockwise until
it can be removed from the tank
opening.
N Remove the tank cap.
Filling Up with Fuel
Take care not to spill fuel while fueling
and do not overfill the tank.
STIHL recommends you use the STIHL
filler nozzle for fuel (special accessory).
N Fill up with fuel.
Closing the Tank Cap
N Place the cap in the opening.
N Turn the cap clockwise as far as
stop and tighten it down as firmly as
possible by hand.
The type and style of the
harness/shoulder strap depend on the
market.
The use of the shoulder strap is
described in the chapter on "Approved
Combinations of Cutting Attachment,
Deflector, Handle and Harness".
Shoulder Strap
N Put on the shoulder strap (1).
N Adjust the length of the strap so that
the carabiner (2) is about a hand’s
width below your right hip.
N Balance the machine – see
"Balancing the Machine".
Fueling
0000-GXX-0476-A0
002BA447 KN
002BA448 KN
Fitting the Harness
1
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2