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  • Page 1 FS 38 2 - 26 Instruction Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Storing the Machine........20 Engineering improvements Maintaining the Mowing Head....21 Inspections and Maintenance by Dealer...22 STIHL's philosophy is to continually improve all Maintenance and Care......22 of its products. For this reason we may modify Main Parts..........24 the design, engineering and appearance of our Specifications..........24...
  • Page 3 Only use cutting attachments and accessories of a resistant material (e. g. leather). that are explicitly approved for this power tool model by STIHL or are technically identical. If you have any questions in this respect, consult STIHL can supply a comprehensive range of per‐...
  • Page 4 English 2 Safety Precautions and Working Techniques Transporting the machine manual fuel pump (only in machines with a manual fuel pump). In case of leakage and damage, do not start the engine – risk of fire! Have the machine serviced by a dealer before using it –...
  • Page 5 2 Safety Precautions and Working Techniques English Avoid contact with the cutting attach‐ therefore, do not allow any other persons within ment – risk of injury! a radius of 15 meters of your own position. This distance must also be maintained in relation to objects (vehicles, window panes) –...
  • Page 6 English 2 Safety Precautions and Working Techniques – Immediately replace defective cutting tools, Operate your power tool so that it produces a also in case of minor hairline cracks minimum of noise and emissions – do not run the engine unnecessarily, accelerate the engine only Clean grass and plant residue off the cutting when working.
  • Page 7 Check the fuel filler cap for leaks at regular inter‐ vals. Use only a spark plug of the type approved by STIHL and make sure it is in good condition – see "Specifications". Inspect the ignition lead (insulation in good con‐...
  • Page 8 2.12 STIHL PolyCut 6-3 Mowing Head with Polymer Blades Check PolyCut blades for cracks at regular inter‐ vals. If a crack is found in one of the blades, always replace all the blades.

  • Page 9: Approved Combinations Of Cutting Attach- Ment, Deflector, Handle And Harness

    For safety reasons no other combinations are permitted – risk of accidents! Cutting attachments 3.2.1 Mowing heads 50 mm 1 STIHL AutoCut C 6-2 (2") 2 STIHL DuroCut 5-2 3 STIHL PolyCut 7-3 4 STIHL PolyCut 6-2 Deflector 5 Guard with blade for mowing heads...

  • Page 10: Mounting The Deflector

    English 5 Mounting the Deflector Version B The loop handle can be adjusted to suit the height and reach of the operator and the applica‐ Your new power tool comes with the loop handle tion by changing distance (A). mounted on the drive tube, but it must be turned and lined up to suit your requirements.

  • Page 11: Mounting The Cutting Attachment

    6 Mounting the Cutting Attachment English Mounting the Cutting STIHL PolyCut 5‑2 mowing head, STIHL Fix‐ Attachment Cut 6‑3 mowing head ► Slip the thrust plate (1) over the shaft (2) and Placing power tool on the engage the hex recess (3) on the external hexagon (4).
  • Page 12 ► Tighten the mowing head ► Turn cap (1) clockwise and tighten it firmly by NOTICE hand. 6.6.2 STIHL PolyCut 6-2, PolyCut 7-3 Remove the tool that was used to block the shaft. Removing the Mowing Head ► Retain the shaft ►...

  • Page 13: Fuel

    7.2.2 Engine oil ► Retaining the Shaft ► Turn the mowing head counterclockwise If you mix the fuel yourself, use only STIHL two- stroke engine oil or another high-performance Fuel engine oil classified as JASO FB, JASO FC, JASO FD, ISO-L-EGB, ISO-L-EGC or ISO-L- The engine requires a mixture of gasoline and EGD.

  • Page 14: Fueling

    Starting / Stopping the STIHL MotoMix however can be stored for up to Engine 5 years without any problems. ► Shake the canister containing the fuel mixture...
  • Page 15 9 Starting / Stopping the Engine English Starting ► Set the choke lever (8) to ► Move the stop switch to I. if the engine is cold ► Press down the throttle trigger lockout and for warm start – also use this position if the engine has been running but is still cold.
  • Page 16 English 9 Starting / Stopping the Engine ► Place the unit on the ground: It must rest 9.2.2 When engine begins to fire securely on the engine support and the deflec‐ tor. To reduce the risk of accidents, check that the cutting attachment is not touching the ground of any other obstacles.

  • Page 17: Operating Instructions

    10 Operating Instructions English 11 Cleaning the Air Filter 9.4.1 Fuel tank run until completely dry ► After refueling, press the manual fuel pump 11.1 If there is a noticeable loss of bulb at least five times – even if the bulb is fil‐ led with fuel.

  • Page 18: Adjusting The Carburetor

    ► Check the air filter and clean or replace if nec‐ essary. ► Check the spark arresting screen in the muf‐ fler and clean or replace if necessary. STIHL recommends that you have servicing and repair work carried out exclusively by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer.
  • Page 19 12 Adjusting the Carburetor English 12.6 Standard Setting on Carbu‐ WARNING retor2 If the cutting attachment continues to rotate when the engine is idling, have your machine checked and repaired by your servicing dealer. 12.7.3 Erratic idling behavior, poor accelera‐ tion (despite correction to setting of LA screw).

  • Page 20: Spark Plug

    – or sooner if the electrodes are badly eroded. Install only suppressed spark plugs of Arcing may occur if the adapter nut (1) is loose the type approved by STIHL – see "Specifica‐ or missing. Working in an easily combustible or tions".

  • Page 21: Maintaining The Mowing Head

    16.3 Adjusting Nylon Line ► Store the machine in a dry and secure location – out of the reach of children and other unau‐ 16.3.1 STIHL AutoCut thorized persons. 16 Maintaining the Mowing Head 16.1 Placing power tool on the ground ►...

  • Page 22: Inspections And Maintenance By Dealer

    Replacing Nylon Line 17.1 Maintenance work STIHL DuroCut STIHL recommends that maintenance and repair work be carried out only by authorized STIHL WARNING dealers. 17.2 Fuel pickup body in tank To reduce the risk of injury, always shut off the engine before refilling the mowing head.
  • Page 23 Check or replace Spacer, shim check Have replaced by serv‐ icing dealer All accessible screws, Tighten nuts and bolts (not adjusting screws) Cutting attachment Visual inspection replace Check for secure fit Safety information label replace STIHL recommends STIHL dealers 0458-234-8321-D...

  • Page 24: Main Parts

    Directive 2002/44/EC, visit 10 Machine support www.stihl.com/vib 11 Manual fuel pump 12 Carburetor adjusting screws 20.6 FS 38, FS 38 2-MIX 13 Starter grip Sound pressure level L in accordance with 14 Spark plug boot ISO 22868 15 Muffler with spark arrestor...

  • Page 25: Maintenance And Repairs

    21 Maintenance and Repairs English level and sound power level; the K‑factor in Original STIHL parts can be identified by the accordance with Directive 2006/42/EC is STIHL part number, the { logo and the STIHL parts symbol K (the symbol may appear 2.0 m/s...
  • Page 26 108 dB(A) Guaranteed sound power level FS 38: 110 dB(A) Technical documents deposited at: ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG Produktzulassung (Product Licensing) The year of manufacture and serial number are applied to the product. Done at Waiblingen, 03.02.2020 ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG Dr.
  • Page 27 23 EC Declaration of Conformity English 0458-234-8321-D...
  • Page 28 *04582348321D* 0458-234-8321-D...

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