Instruction Manual

FS 240, FS 240 R
English
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Adjusting Nylon Line
STIHL SuperCut
Fresh line is advanced automatically if
the remaining line is at least 6 cm
(2 1/2 in) long. The blade on the
deflector trims overlong lines to the
correct length.
STIHL AutoCut
N With the engine running, hold the
rotating mowing head above the
grass surface.
N Tap it on the ground once – fresh
line is advanced and the blade on
the deflector trims it to the right
length.
Fresh line is advanced every time the
mowing head is tapped on the ground.
For this reason observe the mowing
head's cutting performance during
operation. If the mowing head is tapped
on the ground too often, the line limiting
blade will unnecessarily cut off unused
lengths of nylon line.
Line feed operates only if both lines are
still at least 2.5 cm (1 in) long.
Replacing Nylon Line
STIHL PolyCut
Precut lengths of nylon line can be fitted
to the PolyCut in place of the cutting
blades.
STIHL DuroCut, STIHL FixCut 31-2,
STIHL PolyCut
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury, always shut
off the engine before refilling the mowing
head.
N Fit precut lengths of nylon line in the
mowing head as described in the
instructions supplied.
Replacing Cutting Blades
STIHL PolyCut
Always check the mowing head for signs
of wear before installing new cutting
blades.
WARNING
If there are signs of serious wear,
replace the complete mowing head.
The thermoplastic cutting blades are
referred to as "blades" in the following.
The mowing head is supplied with
illustrated instructions for replacing the
blades. Keep the instructions for the
mowing head in a safe place.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury, always shut
off the engine before installing the
blades.
N Remove the mowing head.
N Replace blades as shown in the
illustrated instructions.
N Mount the mowing head on the
machine.
Maintenance work
STIHL recommends that all
maintenance and repairs be carried out
by STIHL dealers.
Fuel pickup body in tank
N Check the pickup body in the fuel
tank annually and have it replaced
when necessary
The pickup body should rest in the area
of the tank indicated in the drawing.
Spark Arrestor in Muffler and Spacer
WARNING
To reduce the risk of damage to persons
or objects from contact with hot parts,
never operate the machine without a
spacer, or with the spacer damaged.
Inspections and Maintenance
by Dealer
2709BA022 KN