Instruction Manual

Original Instruction ManualPrinted on chlorine-free paper
Printing inks contain vegetable oils, paper can be recycled.
© ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG, 2020 0458-742-8621-F. VA7.L20. 0000007109_017_GB
FS 240, FS 240 R
English
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with electronic systems.
Contents
Allow only persons who fully 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,
understand and follow the safety
precautions and the operating and
maintenance instructions in chapter
"Safety Precautions and Working
Techniques" before using your trimmer /
brushcutter. For further information you
can go to www.stihlusa.com.
Contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL
distributor for your area if you do not
understand any of the instructions in this
manual.
WARNING
Because a trimmer / brushcutter 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 or limit stop, handle and
harness for the type of cutting
attachment being used. Always wear
proper eye protection.
Guide to Using this Manual 2
Safety Precautions and Working
Techniques 3
Approved Combinations of Cutting
Attachment, Deflector, Limit Stop,
Handle, Harness 18
Approved Power Tool Attachments 20
Mounting the Bike Handle 20
Mounting the Loop Handle 23
Fitting the Carrying Ring 24
Adjusting the Throttle Cable 25
Mounting the deflector 25
Mounting the Cutting Attachment 26
Fuel 29
Fueling 31
Fitting the Harness 32
Balancing the Machine 34
Starting / Stopping the Engine 35
Mounting the Transport Guard 37
Operating Instructions 39
Air filter 39
Engine Management 40
Adjusting the Carburetor 41
Winter Operation 41
Spark Plug 43
Engine Running Behavior 44
Lubricating the Gearbox 45
Storing the Machine 45
Sharpening Metal Cutting Blades 46
Maintaining the Mowing Head 46
Inspections and Maintenance by
Dealer 47
Maintenance and Care 49
Main Parts 51
Specifications 54
Maintenance and Repairs 55
Disposal 56
Limited Warranty 56
STIHL Incorporated Federal
Emission Control Warranty
Statement 56
STIHL Incorporated California
Exhaust and Evaporative
Emissions Control Warranty
Statement 58
Trademarks 60