Spark Plug Engine Running Behavior Lubricating the Gearbox Lubricating the Flexible Shaft Rewind Starter Storing the Machine Sharpening Metal Cutting Blades Maintenance and Care Minimize Wear and Avoid Damage Main Parts Specifications Special Accessories Maintenance and Repairs FR 480 C...
Secure it against unauthorized use. for this power tool model by STIHL or are technically identical. If you have any The user is responsible for avoiding questions in this respect, consult a injury to third parties or damage to their servicing dealer.
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– Fluid may leak from the battery if it is environment – risk of fire. STIHL recommends the use of original not used properly – avoid contact STIHL replacement parts. They are with the skin! If contact accidentally –...
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12V/24V Charging Cable overall and jacket combi- avoid the risk of electrocution. nation, do not wear a – Use only original STIHL 12V/24V – Never use damaged cords and work coat. charging cables. plugs or connecting cords that do –...
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Keep clear of naked is fixed. STIHL offers a comprehensive range of flames. Do not spill any personal protective clothing and fuel – do not smoke. Before starting equipment.
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– left- handers, too. Never work on a ladder or in a tree. Never operate your unit with one hand. Start the engine only as described in the instruction manual. FR 480 C...
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To reduce the risk of injury, shut off work area. the engine before replacing the cutting attachment. FR 480 C...
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To reduce the risk of injury, a metal Maintenance and Repairs cutting attachment not manufactured by When using metal cutting tools STIHL must not be heavier, thicker, Service the machine regularly. Do not have a different shape or a diameter attempt any maintenance or repair work...
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(without posts, fences, trees Use only a spark plug of the type or similar obstacles). approved by STIHL and make sure it is Check the wear limit marks! in good condition – see "Specifications". Inspect the ignition lead (insulation in good condition, secure connection).
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– risk of injury from thrown parts. Improper use may damage the grass cutting blade – risk of To reduce the risk of injury it is essential injury from thrown parts. to take the following precautions: FR 480 C...
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Do not continue working with a damaged brush knife. – Resharpen the brush knife regularly (when it has dulled noticeably) and have it balanced if necessary (STIHL recommends a STIHL servicing dealer). FR 480 C...
10 Grass cutting blade 230-8 STIHL electric starter for convenient 11 Grass cutting blade 250-40 Spezial starts. 12 Brush knife 250-3 The STIHL electric starter consists of the Non-metal grass cutting blades following main parts: and brush knives are not –...
It can be plugged into the cigarette lighter socket, for example. Depending on the type of vehicle, the 12V/24V charging cable may operate only when the ignition is switched on. Refer to the vehicle maker's handbook. FR 480 C...
DIN 4165 vehicle socket, rotate and remove the red cap. Check that all connections are firm and make good contact – poor contact may cause a fire. The charge process begins and the green LED (4) comes on. FR 480 C...
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Push the flexible shaft into the Go to "Securing the Loop Handle". powerhead coupling (3) until it engages – turn the shaft back and forth at the same time. Keep the protective caps in a safe place. FR 480 C...
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(8), and insert the screws in the loop handle and the control handle. Go to "Adjusting the Throttle Cable". holes. Screw the square nuts (1) onto the screws (8) as far as stop. Go to "Securing the Loop Handle". FR 480 C...
Place the deflector on the gearbox flange. Fit the plate (3) and line it up. Insert the M5x16 screws and tighten them down firmly. Use a suitable tool to push the slide to the end of the slot (see illustration). FR 480 C...
Block the shaft. stop pin (2) or screwdriver (2) to mount Use the combination wrench (1) to or remove cutting attachments or the loosen and remove the nut (2) mounting hardware. The stop pin and clockwise (left-hand thread). FR 480 C...
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English Take the thrust washer (3) off the STIHL TrimCut 31-2, STIHL FixCut 25-2 (early version) shaft (4). Do not remove the thrust STIHL FixCut 25-2, plate (5). STIHL PolyCut 20-3 Go to "Mounting the Mowing Head" or "Mounting the Metal Cutting Attachment".
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Unscrew the mowing head deflector. clockwise. Replacing Nylon line or Cutting Blades STIHL FixCut 25-2 (early version) Use the combination wrench to Refer to the instructions supplied with loosen and unscrew the mounting the mowing head. nut clockwise from the output shaft.
STIHL MotoMix Take the parts off the shaft – do not If STIHL two-stroke engine oil is not remove the thrust plate (7). available, use only quality two-stroke oil STIHL recommends the use of STIHL designed for use in air-cooled engines.
Push the new pickup body into the hose. Take care not to spill fuel while fueling Place the pickup body in the tank. and do not overfill the tank. STIHL recommends you use the STIHL filler nozzle for fuel (special accessory). FR 480 C...
The back padding must fit firmly and securely against your back. Removing the Backpack Open the quick-release fastener on the waist belt. Loosen the harness straps by lifting the sliding adjusters and then take off the backpack. FR 480 C...
If the engine is cold or after refueling, press the fuel pump bulb (10) at least five times – even if the bulb is filled with fuel. Put the machine on your back. Throttle trigger lockout Throttle trigger Slide control Starter switch FR 480 C...
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After starting the engine, open the Move the power tool to a warm throttle slightly and warm up the place (10°C to 25°C) and wait until engine for a brief period. its temperature rises to at least 5°C. Start the engine. FR 480 C...
For longer out-of- service perionds – see "Storing the Install the filter element in the filter Machine". cover. Refit the filter cover. Tighten down the screw. FR 480 C...
Turn high speed screw (H) only suppressed spark plugs of the setting of the idle speed screw (LA) after counterclockwise as far as stop (no type approved by STIHL – see every correction to the low speed more than 3/4 turn). "Specifications".
Have the muffler checked by a servicing dealer for contamination (carbonization). Clean dirty spark plug. STIHL recommends that you have servicing and repair work carried out Check electrode gap (A) and exclusively by an authorized STIHL readjust if necessary – see servicing dealer.
Pull the shaft (2) out of the down firmly. protective tube (3) and note its installed position. Coat the shaft with STIHL gear lubricant for hedge trimmers (special accessory). Do not apply too much lubricant. If the shaft has turned blue, install a new one.
Dispose of fuel properly in with a grinder or have the work done – Starter gear accordance with local by a dealer – STIHL recommends a Have the starter gear lubricated environmental requirements. STIHL servicing dealer. every 12 months. Run the engine until the carburetor...
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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. FR 480 C...
English servicing dealer. STIHL dealers are – Spark plug Minimize Wear and Avoid regularly given the opportunity to attend Damage – Antivibration elements 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.
Throttle trigger Guard (throttle trigger) Throttle cable Flexible shaft 10 Cable retainer 11 Hand lever 12 Fuel pump 13 Filter cover 14 Fuel tank 15 Fuel filler cap 16 Antivibration elements 17 Charge socket 18 Power supply unit FR 480 C...
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24 Spark plug boot 21 Shoulder strap / Harness 25 Muffler 22 Waist belt 26 Starter mechanism (electric) Serial number Mowing head Deflector for mowing heads only Blade Deflector for all mowing attachments Skirt Metal mowing attachment FR 480 C...
Subsection 38.3. No further conditions Idle speed: 2,800 rpm include idling and rated maximum speed have to be fulfilled to carry STIHL Cut-off speed (rated): 10,500 rpm with the same duration of exposure. batteries to the power tool's operating Max. output shaft site.
STIHL PolyCut 20-3 When repairing the machine, only use Other special accessories replacement parts which have been Metal cutting attachments approved by STIHL for this power tool or Grass cutting blade 230-2 are technically identical. Only use high- – 12V/24V charging cable...
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English Done at Waiblingen, 07.05.2009 Disposal EC Declaration of Conformity ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG Observe all country-specific waste ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG disposal rules and regulations. Badstr. 115 D-71336 Waiblingen confirms that the new machine described below...
All STIHL products comply with the highest quality standards. An independent organization has certified that all products manufactured by STIHL meet the strict requirements of the ISO 9001 standard for quality management systems in terms of product development, materials purchasing, production, assembly, documentation and customer service.
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