Instruction Manual

FS 240, FS 240 C, FS 240 R, FS 240 RC, FS 260 R, FS 260 RC
English
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Opening the filler cap
N Turn the cap counterclockwise until
it can be removed from the tank
opening.
N Remove the 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 filler 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".
Full harness
Fitting the full harness is described in
detail in the instruction sheet supplied.
N Put on the full harness (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 brushcutter.
2709BA003 KN
2709BA004 KN
Fitting the Harness
1
002BA441 KN
2
002BA386 KN
1
2