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  • Page 1 STIHL FS 310 Instruction Manual...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Guide to Using this Manual Disposal Safety Precautions and Working EC Declaration of Conformity Thank you for choosing a quality engineered STIHL product. Techniques Quality Certification Approved Combinations of Cutting This machine has been built using Attachment, Deflector, Limit Stop...

  • Page 4: Guide To Using This Manual

    Engineering improvements instruction manual before first use and keep the Operate decompression manual in a safe place for STIHL's philosophy is to continually valve future reference. Non- improve all of its products. For this observance of the reason we may modify the design,...
  • Page 5 Only use cutting attachments and STIHL offers a comprehensive range of accessories that are explicity approved personal protective clothing and for this power tool model by STIHL or equipment. are technically identical. If you have any questions in this respect, consult a...
  • Page 6 Gasoline is an extremely Never attempt to modify the controls – flammable fuel. Keep or safety devices in any way. clear of naked flames. Do not spill any fuel – do not smoke. Always shut off the engine before refueling. FS 310...
  • Page 7 The correct engine idle speed is Right handle on control handle, left hand the cutting attachment. important to ensure that the cutting on left handle. attachment stops rotating when you let go of the throttle trigger. FS 310...
  • Page 8 To reduce the risk adjustments or repairs. STIHL locations. of injuryfrom recommends a STIHL servicing dealer. To reduce the risk of accidents, stop thrown objects, Take special care in slippery conditions, work immediately in the event of never operate the on slopes or uneven ground.
  • Page 9 Clean grass and plant residue off the When using metal cutting attachments STIHL must not be heavier, thicker, cutting attachment mounting at regular have a different shape or a diameter intervals – remove any build up of...
  • Page 10 English Maintenance and Repairs Use only a spark plug of the type approved by STIHL and make sure it is in good condition – see "Specifications". Service the machine regularly. Do not Inspect the ignition lead (insulation in attempt any maintenance or repair work good condition, secure connection).
  • Page 11 Risk of Kickout (Blade Thrust) with Metal place of the nylon line. Cutting Attachments STIHL Polycut Mowing Head with Polymer Blades When using metal cutting attachments (grass cutting blade, brush knife, shredder blade, circular saw blade)
  • Page 12 Do not continue working with a use a circular saw blade for such damaged brush knife. work. Resharpen the brush knife regularly – and whenever it has dulled noticeably, and have it balanced if necessary (STIHL recommends a STIHL servicing dealer). FS 310...
  • Page 13 Before starting the cut, accelerate the STIHL recommends that you use the engine up to full throttle. Perform cut non-shaded area of the circular saw with uniform pressure.

  • Page 14: Approved Combinations Of Cutting Attachment, Deflector, Limit Stop And Harness

    English Approved Combinations of Cutting Attachment, Deflector, Limit Stop and Harness Cutting Attachment Deflector Harness 4, 5 FS 310...

  • Page 15: Mounting The Bike Handle

    20 Deluxe full harness Cutting Attachments Mowing heads STIHL SuperCut 40 - 2 STIHL AutoCut 40 - 2 STIHL TrimCut 41 - 2 Hold the lower clamp (1) steady. STIHL PolyCut 41 - 3...

  • Page 16: Adjusting The Throttle Cable

    Press down the throttle trigger lockout (1) and squeeze the throttle trigger (2) (full throttle) – this sets the throttle cable correctly. FS 310...

  • Page 17: Mounting The Deflector

    Place the deflector on the gearbox (6). Insert the screws (7) and tighten them down firmly. FS 310...

  • Page 18: Mounting The Cutting Attachment

    (4) (where fitted). The mounting hardware is fitted to the gearbox for transportation and must be Checking the Thrust Plate removed before mounting a cutting attachment. The thrust plate is necessary for mounting all cutting attachments to the gearbox. FS 310...
  • Page 19 Also check for contamination when changing the cutting attachment and clean thoroughly if necessary. Remove all cutting attachment mounting hardware from the gearbox for this purpose. FS 310...
  • Page 20 English STIHL SuperCut, STIHL AutoCut, STIHL PolyCut 41 Mowing Head - 3 Grass Cutting Blades, Brush Knives STIHL TrimCut Mounting the mowing head Mounting the mowing head M 12 Cutting attachments with 2, 3 or 4 blades may point in either direction – these cutting attachments must be turned over regularly to help avoid one-sided wear.
  • Page 21 Block the drive shaft. Screw on the nut (4) counterclockwise and tighten it down firmly. NOTICE Remove the tool used to block the shaft. Place the shredder blade (1) in position – the cutting edges must point upwards. FS 310...

  • Page 22: 4-Mix Engine

    4-MIX Engine WARNING Collar (a) must locate in the cutting attachment's mounting hole (b). The STIHL 4-MIX engine features mixture lubrication and must be run on a Fit the thrust washer (2) – convex fuel mixture of gasoline and engine oil.

  • Page 23: Fuel

    Use only high-quality two-stroke engine maximum engine life. protected against light and sunlight. oil – ideally STIHL HP, HP Super or MotoMix is not available in all markets. Fuel mixture ages – mix only as much as HP Ultra two-stroke engine oil, as they needed for a few weeks.

  • Page 24: Fueling

    Swing the clip into an upright the filler cap is facing upwards. position A number of different filler caps are installed as standard at the factory. Turn the cap counterclockwise (approx. 1/4 turn) Cliplock filler cap (bayonet-type) Remove the filler cap FS 310...

  • Page 25: Fitting The Full Harness

    Refueling Opening screw-type tank cap Fitting the Full Harness Take care not to spill fuel while fueling and do not overfill the tank. STIHL recommends use of the STIHL filling system (special accessory). Closing the cliplock filler cap Turn the cap counterclockwise until it can be removed from the tank opening.

  • Page 26: Balancing The Trimmer/Brushcutter

    20 cm above the ground. five times – even if the bulb is filled the direction of the arrow on the stop with fuel. symbol (h) to STOP - 0. FS 310...
  • Page 27 Your machine is now ready for bent and damaged. operation. At very low outside temperatures As soon as the engine runs: Blip the throttle trigger to disengage the starting throttle position. The slide FS 310...

  • Page 28: Operating Instructions

    Insert the screw and tighten it down After refueling, press the fuel pump firmly. bulb at least five times – even if the bulb is filled with fuel. Set the choke knob according to engine temperature. Now start the engine. FS 310...

  • Page 29: Adjusting The Carburetor

    These machines have been set at the idling, have your machine checked and (not in all versions) and clean or factory to provide an optimum fuel-air repaired by your servicing dealer. replace as necessary. mixture in all locations and operating conditions. FS 310...
  • Page 30 (3300 ft) change in altitude. Cutting attachment runs when engine is idling Turn the idle speed screw (LA) counterclockwise until the cutting attachment stops running and then turn the screw about another 1/2 to 3/4 turn in the same direction. FS 310...

  • Page 31: Spark Arresting Screen In Muffler

    Wait for the muffler to cool down. Take out the screw (4). only suppressed spark plugs of the Move the slide control to STOP - 0. type approved by STIHL – see Lift the spark arresting screen (5) "Specifications". and pull it out.

  • Page 32: Lubricating The Gearbox

    English Checking the spark plug Installing the spark plug Lubricating the Gearbox Use STIHL gear lubricant for brushcutters – see "Special Accessories" – for lubrication. Clean dirty spark plug. Check electrode gap (A) and readjust if necessary – see "Specifications".

  • Page 33: Replacing The Starter Rope And Rewind Spring

    Coat the rope rotor bearing bore with non-resinous oil. Slip the rotor over the starter post – turn it back and forth to engage the anchor loop of the rewind spring. FS 310...
  • Page 34 Release the rope slowly so that it winds onto the rotor. The starter grip must locate firmly in the rope bushing. If the grip droops to one side: Add one more turn on the rope rotor to increase spring tension. FS 310...

  • Page 35: Storing The Machine

    Dispose of fuel properly in Fit the starter cover on the housing. with a grinder or have the work done accordance with local by a dealer – STIHL recommends a Tighten down the screws firmly. environmental requirements. STIHL servicing dealer.
  • Page 36 English Balancing After resharpening about 5 times, check the cutting attachment for out-of-balance on a STIHL balancer (special accessory) or have it checked by a dealer and re- balanced as necessary – STIHL recommends a STIHL servicing dealer. FS 310...

  • Page 37: Maintenance And Care

    Decoke after first 139 hours of opera - Combustion chamber tion, then every 150 hours of operation Check Spark arresting screen in muffler Clean or replace All accessible screws and nuts (not adjust - Retighten ing screws) Check Antivibration elements Have replaced by dealer FS 310...
  • Page 38 (very dusty work area, etc.), shorten the specified intervals accordingly. Visual inspection Cutting Attachments Replace Check tightness Metal cutting attachments Sharpen Check Gearbox lubrication Replenish Safety labels Replace STIHL recommends a STIHL servicing dealer. not in all versions, market-specific FS 310...

  • Page 39: Minimize Wear And Avoid Damage

    English servicing dealer. STIHL dealers are Spark plug – Minimize Wear and Avoid regularly given the opportunity to attend Antivibration elements Damage – training courses and are supplied with the necessary technical information. Observing the instructions in this manual helps reduce the risk of unnecessary If these maintenance operations are not wear and damage to the power tool.

  • Page 40: Main Parts

    Choke knob Spark plug boot Air filter cover 10 Fuel tank 11 Machine support 12 Fuel filler cap 13 Carburetor adjusting screws 14 Fuel pump 15 Starter grip 16 Muffler (some versions with spark arresting screen) Serial number FS 310...

  • Page 41: Specifications

    English Specifications Engine STIHL single cylinder four-stroke engine with mixture lubrication Displacement: 36.3 cm Circular saw blade Bore: 43 mm Limit stop for circular saw blades only Stroke: 25 mm Engine power to 1.4 kW (1.9 HP) ISO 8893: at 8,500 rpm...

  • Page 42: Special Accessories

    Overall length REACH is an EC regulation and stands Mowing heads for the Registration, Evaluation, STIHL SuperCut 40 mowing head - 2 Authorisation and Restriction of without cutting attachment 1810 mm STIHL AutoCut 40 mowing head - 2 Chemical substances.

  • Page 43: Guide To Using This Manual 2 Disposal

    Take the product, Harness replacement parts which have been accessories and packaging to an Deluxe full harness approved by STIHL for this power tool or approved disposal site for environment- are technically identical. Only use high- friendly recycling. Deluxe full harness, large...

  • Page 44: Techniques 2 Quality Certification

    An independent organization has power levels were determined according certified that all products manufactured to Directive 2000/14/EC, Annex V, using by STIHL meet the strict requirements of the ISO 10884 standard. the ISO 9001 standard for quality Measured sound power level...
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