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Stihl FS 130 Safety Manual

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Read Instruction Manual thoroughly
before use and follow all safety
precautions – improper use can
cause serious or fatal injury.

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  • Page 1 Trimmer and Brushcutter Safety Manual WARNING Read Instruction Manual thoroughly before use and follow all safety precautions – improper use can cause serious or fatal injury.
  • Page 3 You should therefore always refer to the instruction manual of your particular trimmer/brushcutter. Contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for your area if you do not understand any of the instructions in this manual.
  • Page 4 Most of these safety precautions and FS models may be used as either a WARNING warnings apply to the use of all STIHL trimmer or a brushcutter – therefore, the The use of this machine may be trimmers / brushcutters. Different power tool is referred in this manual as a hazardous.
  • Page 5 All factors which contribute to WARNING involves whitefinger disease are not known, but cold weather, smoking and diseases or The ignition system of the STIHL unit 1. the operator physical conditions that affect blood produces an electromagnetic field of a 2. the power tool vessels and blood transport, as well as very low intensity.
  • Page 6 STIHL for operate your power tool and metal blades. Heavy- use with the specific STIHL model are unless wearing goggles duty, nonslip gloves authorized. Although certain or properly fitted protec -...
  • Page 7 See also the "Fueling" chapter in your vapor and fumes, remove the fuel filler Your STIHL power tool uses an oil- Instruction Manual for additional cap on your power tool carefully so as to gasoline mixture for fuel (see the information.
  • Page 8 English Before Starting WARNING WARNING The cutting attachment must be properly WARNING To reduce the risk tightened and in safe operating of personal injury Always check your power tool for proper condition. Inspect for loose parts (nuts, to the operator condition and operation before starting, screws, etc.) and for cracked or from blade or line...
  • Page 9 If you cannot set the correct idle speed, and allow the engine to slow down to Arrows on the deflector (A) and limit have your STIHL dealer check your idle. stop (B) (as seen from the underside) power tool and make proper...
  • Page 10 English Models with bike handle WARNING WARNING Do not overreach. Keep proper footing As soon as the engine is and balance at all times. Special care running, this product gen - must be taken in slippery conditions (wet erates toxic exhaust ground, snow) and in difficult, overgrown fumes containing chemi - terrain.
  • Page 11 If the blade or head continues throttle trigger is released attachment and property to loosen, see your STIHL dealer. Never (flywheel effect.) (e.g. parked vehicles, use a trimmer / brushcutter with a loose windows).
  • Page 12 To reduce the risk of fire or burn mowing heads. STIHL recommends use of the nylon line injury, do not continue work with a heads for such jobs. In addition, be alert damaged or improperly mounted...
  • Page 13 WARNING WARNING Do not use with mowing line longer than To reduce the risk of serious injury, Some STIHL power tools the intended length. With a properly never use wire or metal-reinforced line are equipped with a cata - mounted deflector, the built-in line-...
  • Page 14 STIHL FixCut mowing head area) of a rotating blade The 4-tooth grass cutting blade is comes in contact with a Uses pre-cut lengths of nylon line.
  • Page 15 When a trimmer / brushcutter with a circular saw blade is used to cut down small trees, STIHL recommends that the standard deflector be removed and Trimmer and Brushcutter Safety Manual...
  • Page 16 WARNING properly or if nonapproved replacement possible kickout (described above and parts were used, STIHL may deny The risk of kickout is highest when briefly again below). coverage. cutting in the darker shaded area. To...
  • Page 17 English the spark plug terminal of the proper fire agency or forest service for the laws size. (Note: If the terminal has a or regulations relating to fire protection detachable SAE adapter nut, it must be requirements. securely attached.) A loose connection between the spark plug and the ignition WARNING wire connector in the boot may create...

  • Page 18: Maintenance And Care

    English Maintenance and Care The following intervals apply to normal operating conditions only. If your daily work - ing time is longer or operating conditions are difficult (very dusty work area, etc.), shorten the specified intervals accordingly. Visual inspection (condition, leaks) Complete machine Clean Replace any damaged parts...
  • Page 19 Have replaced by servicing dealer Visual inspection Cutting attachment Replace Check tightness Metal cutting attachment Sharpen Check Gearbox lubrication Replenish Safety labels Replace STIHL recommends an authorized STIHL servicing dealer. Remove shroud - see "Spark Arresting Screen in Muffler" Trimmer and Brushcutter Safety Manual...

  • Page 20: Main Parts

    English Main Parts Fuel Filler Cap Carburetor Adjusting Screws Starter Grip Spark Plug Boot Muffler with Spark Arresting Screen Bike Handle Throttle Trigger Slide Control Throttle Trigger Lockout 10 Throttle Cable Retainer 11 Carrying Ring 12 Manual Fuel Pump 13 Choke Knob 14 Air Filter Cover 15 Fuel Tank 16 Machine Support...
  • Page 21 English Definitions 12 Manual Fuel Pump Provides additional fuel feed for a cold start. Fuel Filler Cap 13 Choke Knob For closing the fuel tank. Eases engine starting by enriching Carburetor Adjusting Screws mixture. For tuning the carburetor. 14 Air Filter Cover Starter Grip Encloses and protects the air filter The grip of the pull starter, for...
  • Page 22 English Definitions Mowing Head The cutting attachment, i. e. mowing head, for different purposes. Deflector for Mowing Heads The deflector is designed to reduce the risk of injury from foreign objects Circular Saw Blade flung backwards toward the Limit Stop for Circular Saw Blade operator by the cutting attachment and from contact with the cutting Definitions...
  • Page 24 WARNING The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. 0457-187-3021 englisch englisch USA www.stihl.com *04571873021* 0457-187-3021...