Stihl FS 240 Instruction Manual page 11

Symbols on Deflectors
An arrow on the deflector shows the
correct direction of rotation of the cutting
attachments.
Some of the following symbols are
applied to the outside of the deflector to
indicate the approved combination of
cutting attachment and deflector.
Deflector may be used
with mowing heads.
Deflector must not be
used with mowing heads.
Deflector may be used
with grass cutting blades.
Deflector must not be
used with grass cutting
blades.
Deflector may be used
with brush knives.
FS 240, FS 240 R
Deflector must not be
used with brush knives.
Deflector must not be
used with shredder
blades.
Deflector must not be
used with circular saw
blades.
Harness
The harness is included with the
machine or available as a special
accessory.
Use the harness.
N
With the engine running, attach the
N
machine to the harness.
Mowing heads, grass cutting blades and
brush knives must always be used in
combination with a harness (shoulder
strap).
Circular saw blades must always be
used in combination with a full harness
with a quick-release system.
Mowing Head with Nylon Line
Nylon line achieves a soft cut for edging
and trimming around trees, fence posts,
etc. – less risk of damaging tree bark.
The mowing head comes with an
instruction leaflet. Refill the mowing
head with nylon line as described in the
instruction leaflet.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of serious injury,
never use wire or metal-reinforced line in
place of the nylon line.
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