Minimize Wear and Avoid Damage Main Parts Dr. Nikolas Stihl Specifications Maintenance and Repairs Disposal EC Declaration of Conformity This instruction manual is protected by copyright. All rights reserved, especially the rights to reproduce, translate and process with electronic systems. FSE 31, FSE 41...
Persons who are not able to instruction manual operate the power tool safely STIHL's philosophy is to continually may result in seri- due to limited physical, improve all of its products. For this ous or even fatal...
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STIHL or are Never attempt to modify the thrown by the cutting technically identical. If you product in any way since this...
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(e.g. deflector for cutting Wear hearing protection, e.g. attachment) for damage or earplugs or ear muffs. wear. Always replace damaged parts. Never Wear robust work operate the unit with a gloves made of damaged deflector. durable material (e.g. leather). FSE 31, FSE 41...
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– wire gauge. the power cord, extension cord, plug and coupling is The plug and coupling of – in good condition. the extension cord must be water-proof and must never be immersed in water. FSE 31, FSE 41...
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Be sure your hands are dry The cutting attachment may before touching the plug or catch and fling objects a great power cord. distance and cause injury - therefore, do not allow any other persons within a radius FSE 31, FSE 41...
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Special care must be taken power supply before replacing when working in difficult, over- Take care in slippery the cutting attachment This grown terrain. conditions on slopes and avoids the risk of injury from uneven ground. the motor starting unintentionally. FSE 31, FSE 41...
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Before leaving the power tool properly mounted line limiting servicing dealer. unattended: Switch it off and blade to ensure the mowing STIHL recommends the use of genuine disconnect the plug from the lines are automatically STIHL replacement parts. They are power supply.
The angle of the shaft and mowing head can be adjusted for easier mowing under hedges and bushes, see “Adjusting Angle of Shaft”. Working with the Bumper (FSE 41 only) The bumper (1) Hold your trimmer with both hands – right hand on the control handle (1) Limits the cutting range of the –...
Use the unit as shown. Rotate the deflector 90° in the guide Guide the mowing line along the Fitting the Bumper (FSE 41 only) slots. edge of the lawn – hold the unit at the right height or use the bumper.
English Adjusting Nylon Line Adjusting the Handles Adjusting Length of Shaft (FSE 41 only) Push home the button (1) on the spool as far as stop. Pull the ends of the nylon line (2) out Hold the rotating mowing head of the spool.
English Adjusting Control Handle (FSE 41 only) Adjusting the Assist Handle Adjusting Angle of Shaft Press in the lock button (4). Adjust angle of the assist handle (5) and engage it one of 3 positions: A, B or C Only possible in positions A and C.
Stand upright – hold the trimmer in a relaxed position and always on right side of your body. Make sure the cutting attachment is not touching the ground or any other objects. Squeeze the trigger switch (1). FSE 31, FSE 41...
Press home the cover (3) until both tabs (2) engage with a audible click Hold the housing (1) steady. Press in the tabs (2) and remove the cover (3). Pull the spool (4) out of the housing. FSE 31, FSE 41...
English servicing dealer. STIHL dealers are Minimize Wear and Avoid regularly given the opportunity to attend 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.
Lock button for control handle (FSE 41 only) Assist handle Shaft Locking lever for motor housing 10 Cooling inlets 11 Motor housing 12 Deflector 13 Line limiter blade 14 Bumper (FSE 41 only) 15 Mowing head Serial number FSE 31, FSE 41...
Directive 2006/42/EC is 2.5 dB(A) for Version with 10 meter power supply the sound pressure level and sound cord for UK FSE 41, 230 V, 240 V version power level; the K-factor in accordance with Directive 2006/42/EC is 2.0 m/s Voltage:...
Serial identification: 4815 replacement parts which have been accessories and packaging to an approved by STIHL for this power tool or approved disposal site for environment- conforms to the provisions of Directives are technically identical. Only use high- friendly recycling.
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FSE 31: 92 dB(A) FSE 41: 95 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, 16.03.2016 ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG...
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