Maintenance Chart ......20 Main Parts and Controls ....21 Specifications ......... 22 Special Accessories ....... 23 Maintenance and Repairs ....23 Hans Peter Stihl Certificate of Conformity ....24 Disposal .......... 24 STIHl FSE 60, FSE 71, FSE 81...
STIHL dealer for illustration. environment. assistance. Example: Therefore some changes, modifications Loosen the screw (1) and improvements may not be covered Lever (2) ... in this manual. FSE 60, FSE 71, FSE 81...
Make sure that the conductor cross section (wire gauge) of the extension cord meets the minimum requirements (see "Connecting to Power Supply”). FSE 60, FSE 71, FSE 81...
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STIHL or Wear snug-fitting clothing are technically identical. If you have any – an overall and jacket questions in this respect, consult a...
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To reduce the risk of injury, do not power tool is switched off To reduce risk of personal injury, do use metal cutting tools. – flywheel effect. not operate your machine if it is damaged or not properly assembled. FSE 60, FSE 71, FSE 81...
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Do not leave the machine outdoors in the rain. Left hand on loop handle, right hand on Do not cut wet grass. the control handle. Take special care in slippery conditions on slopes, uneven ground, etc. FSE 60, FSE 71, FSE 81...
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Avoid damage to the connecting cord. disconnect the plug from the power Do not drive over it, pinch or pull it. supply. – Check condition and tightness – look for cracks. FSE 60, FSE 71, FSE 81...
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STIHL recommends you use only original STlHL replacement parts. The characteristics of these parts are specifically designed to match your machine model and meet your performance requirements. FSE 60, FSE 71, FSE 81...
Harness To reduce the risk of personal injury, take special care to avoid contact Shoulder strap may be used with the rotating cutting tool. Cutting tool Deflector Handle Harness/Strap FSE 60, FSE 71, FSE 81...
Tighten down the screw (3) in the Squeeze the ends of the clamp housing. together, fit the M6x40 screw (4) with washer (5) from the other wise and tighten down firmly. FSE 60, FSE 71, FSE 81...
(2) and engage hexagon the loop handle pointing down and Make sure the holes line up. recess (3) on external hexagon (4). the output shaft facing up. Insert the M6x30 screw (4) and tighten it down firmly. FSE 60, FSE 71, FSE 81...
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Wind the nylon lines (3) onto the tighten down by hand. spool (4). Keep instruction sheet for mowing head in a safe place. Thread the ends of the nylon lines through the sleeves and place the spool in the head. FSE 60, FSE 71, FSE 81...
The blade (1) on the deflector (2) trims surplus line to the correct length. Avoid tapping the head more than once. Line feed operates only if both lines are at least 2.5cm long. FSE 60, FSE 71, FSE 81...
Make a loop (3) in the extension cord and pass it through the opening (4). Slip the loop over the hook (5) and pull it tight. Connect the extension cord plug to a properly installed power outlet. FSE 60, FSE 71, FSE 81...
Make sure the cutting tool is not touching the ground or any other object. Press down the starting lockout lever (1) and hold it in that poistion. Squeeze the trigger switch (2). FSE 60, FSE 71, FSE 81...
Mount the mowing head – see rotate the cap (1) counterclockwise chapter on “Mounting the Mowing until it can be removed. Head”. Pull the spool (2) out of the mowing head (3) and remove the remaining line. FSE 60, FSE 71, FSE 81...
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Push the straight end of each line through the sleeves (5) in the mowing head (3) until you feel noticeable resistance – and then continuing pushing as far as stop. ** see “Special Accessories” FSE 60, FSE 71, FSE 81...
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Check that the compression spring Winding Line Onto Spool is installed (see "Mounting the Mowing Head"). A prewound spool** may be installed instead of fitting individual lines. ** see "Special Accessories" ** see "Special Accessories" FSE 60, FSE 71, FSE 81...
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Nylon lines must disengage from the notches (5) as the spool is pushed into position. Pull out the ends of the lines as far as stop. Mount the mowing head on the machine. FSE 60, FSE 71, FSE 81...
1530 mm Weight complete with mowing head and deflector 3.9 kg 4.0 kg 4.7 kg 4.5 kg 4.6 kg 5.3 kg Version for Australia: 240 V Version with 10 meter connecting cord for Great Britain FSE 60, FSE 71, FSE 81...
Special accessories for cutting tools For further details on compliance approved by STIHL for this power tool with the employers' directive on Prewound spool, for 2 or are technically equivalent. Only use vibrations 2002/44/EC see...