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STIHL FT 250
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Instruction Manual

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  • Page 1 STIHL FT 250 2 - 32 Instruction Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    NOTICE Caution where there is a risk of damaging the machine or its individual components. Engineering improvements STIHL's philosophy is to continually improve all of its products. For this reason we may modify 0458-262-0121-C...

  • Page 3: Safety Precautions And Working Techniques

    Observe all applicable local safety regulations, model by STIHL or are technically identical. If e.g. by trade organizations, social insurance you have any questions in this respect, consult institutions, labor safety authorities etc.
  • Page 4 This helps reduce the risk of unit vibrations caus‐ ing an incorrectly tightened fuel cap to loosen or come off and spill quantities of fuel. STIHL can supply a comprehensive range of per‐ Check for leaks. Do not start the engine if there sonal protective equipment.
  • Page 5 2 Safety Precautions and Working Techniques English Holding and guiding the Always replace damaged parts. Never operate the unit with a damaged deflector machine – Never attempt to modify the controls or safety devices – Keep the handles dry and clean – free from oil and dirt –...
  • Page 6 2 Safety Precautions and Working Techniques adjustments or repairs. STIHL recommends you impact or a fall), always check that it is in good have this work done by a STIHL servicing dealer. condition before continuing work – see also "Before Starting".
  • Page 7 2 Safety Precautions and Working Techniques English When using metal cutting A metal cutting attachment not made by STIHL attachments must not have a different weight, thickness, shape and a larger diameter than the largest STIHL recommends the use of original STIHL STIHL metal cutting attachment approved for this metal cutting attachments.
  • Page 8 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". ► Attach the shoulder strap to the machine.

  • Page 9: Using The Unit

    These areas of the blade should only be used by experienced operators with specialized training. STIHL recommends that you use the non-sha‐ ded area of the circular saw blade. Always start the cut with this area of the blade.

  • Page 10: Approved Combinations Of Cutting Attachment, Deflector, Limit Stop And Harness

    4 Approved Combinations of Cutting Attachment, Deflector, Limit Stop and Har‐ English ness Approved Combinations of Cutting Attachment, Deflector, Limit Stop and Harness Cutting attachment Deflector, limit stop Carrying strap Mounting the Bike Handle Permissible combinations Choose the correct combination from the table Mounting the Handlebar depending on the cutting tool! WARNING...
  • Page 11 5 Mounting the Bike Handle English Mounting the Control Handle ► Fit the handlebar (6) in the handle support – the rubber handle (7) must be on the left ► Unscrew the screw (1) – the nut (2) remains in (viewed from the engine).

  • Page 12: Adjusting The Throttle Cable

    English 6 Adjusting the Throttle Cable Adjusting the throttle cable ► Place the padding (1) against the underside of the drive tube and fold it up and around the ► Check adjustment of throttle cable – see chap‐ drive tube. ter on "Adjusting the Throttle Cable".

  • Page 13: Mounting The Cutting Attachment

    9 Mounting the Cutting Attachment English Mounting the Cutting Removing the Mounting Hard‐ ware Attachment Placing power tool on the ground ► Shut off the engine. ► Lay your power tool on its back so that the cut‐ ting attachment mounting face is pointing up. Blocking the Shaft The drive shaft must be blocked with the stop pin to mount and remove the cutting attachment.

  • Page 14: Fuel

    10.1 STIHL MotoMix 9.4.2 Securing the cutting attachment STIHL recommends the use of STIHL MotoMix. ► Fit the thrust washer (6) – convex side must This ready-to-use fuel mix contains no benzol or face up. lead, has a high octane rating and ensures that ►...

  • Page 15: Fueling

    10.2.2 Engine Oil properly in accordance with local regulations and environmental requirements. If you mix the fuel yourself, use only STIHL two- stroke engine oil or another high-performance 11 Fueling engine oil in accordance with JASO FB, JASO FC, JASO FD, ISO-L-EGB, ISO-L-EGC or ISO-L- EGD.

  • Page 16: Fitting The Harness

    Use the Shoulder Strap The type and style of the shoulder strap and car‐ abiner depend on the market. STIHL recommends you use the shoulder strap supplied with the machine because it is specifi‐ ► Grip the handle support with your right hand cally designed to match the machine and the and lift the machine.
  • Page 17 12 Fitting the Harness English 12.2.3 Adjusting the straps ► Push the sliding adjuster up to loosen the strap. ► Adjust the length of the strap so that the machine and cutting attachment point down‐ wards at a shallow angle. 12.2.6 Removing the machine Adjust the length of the straps with the front...
  • Page 18 English 12 Fitting the Harness 12.3.1 Fitting the carrying ring 12.3.2 Putting on the shoulder strap ► Place the clamp (1) against the drive tube with ► Put the shoulder strap (1) over your left shoul‐ the tapped hole on the left (viewed from der.
  • Page 19 12 Fitting the Harness English 12.4 Throwing Off the Machine WARNING The machine must be quickly thrown off in the event of imminent danger. 12.4.1 Method 1: To throw off the machine, use the procedure described under "Removing the machine". 12.4.2 Method 2: Distance A to the saw blade should be such that...

  • Page 20: Starting / Stopping The Engine

    English 13 Starting / Stopping the Engine 13 Starting / Stopping the ► Move the slide control to START and hold it there. Engine ► Now release the throttle trigger, slide control and trigger lockout in that order. This is the 13.1 Controls starting throttle position.
  • Page 21 13 Starting / Stopping the Engine English ► Continue cranking. 13.2.2 When engine begins to fire ► Turn the choke knob to e. ► Continue cranking until the engine runs. 13.2.3 As soon as the engine runs ► Blip the throttle trigger immediately. The slide control moves to the normal run position F –...

  • Page 22: Transporting The Unit

    English 14 Transporting the Unit 13.5.2 Throttle Cable Adjustment ► Check adjustment of throttle cable – see chap‐ ter on "Adjusting the Throttle Cable". 13.5.3 Fuel tank run until completely dry Recommendation: Carry out the following steps irrespective of the engine's operating condition before the tank was run dry.

  • Page 23: Cleaning The Air Filter

    If filter is caked with dirt: ► Wash the fabric filter in STIHL special cleaner or a clean, non-flammable solution (e.g. warm soapy water) and then dry. ► Refit the clean fabric filter.

  • Page 24: Adjusting The Carburetor

    English 17 Adjusting the Carburetor ► Coat dry foam filter uniformly with STIHL or Oelheld air filter oil (see “Special Accesso‐ ries”) and knead it gently. Repeat the process as necessary until oil drips from the filter. New foam filters come impregnated with filter oil.

  • Page 25: Spark Plug

    – or sooner if the electrodes are badly eroded. Install only suppressed spark plugs of WARNING the type approved by STIHL – see "Specifica‐ tions". Arcing may occur if the adapter nut (1) is loose or missing. Working in an easily combustible or 18.1...

  • Page 26: Engine Running Behavior

    ► Unscrew the filler plug (1). If no grease can be seen on the inside of the filler plug, screw the tube (2) of STIHL gear lubricant (special accessory) into the filler hole. ► Squeeze up to 5 g grease into the gearbox.
  • Page 27 21 Replacing the Starter Rope and Rewind Spring English WARNING The rewind spring may pop out and uncoil during this operation – take care to avoid the risk of injury. ► Fit the pawl (4). ► Fit the washer (3). ►...

  • Page 28: Storing The Machine

    English 22 Storing the Machine 23 Sharpening Metal Cutting WARNING Blades The bits of the spring may still be under tension and could fly apart when you remove the rope rotor and spring housing. To reduce the risk of injury, Wear a face shield and work gloves. See cutting attachment packaging for sharpening instructions.

  • Page 29: Inspections And Maintenance By Dealer

    Have it checked if there are signs of wear or a 25.1 Maintenance Work noticeable increase in vibration levels. STIHL recommends that you have servicing and repair work carried out exclusively by an author‐ ized STIHL servicing dealer. 25.2 Antivibration Element...

  • Page 30: Minimize Wear And Avoid Damage

    Gearbox lubrication check top up Safety information label replace 1)Only if there is a noticeable loss of engine power2)STIHL recommends STIHL dealers 27 Minimize Wear and Avoid ating and maintenance instructions in this man‐ Damage ual. This includes in particular: –...

  • Page 31: Main Parts

    STIHL recommends that you have servicing and repair work carried out exclusively by an author‐ ized STIHL servicing dealer. STIHL dealers are...

  • Page 32: Maintenance And Repairs

    Exhaust Emissions The CO value measured in the EU type approval procedure is specified at www.stihl.com/co2. STIHL products must not be thrown in the gar‐ The measured CO value was determined on a bage can. Take the product, accessories and representative engine in accordance with a packaging to an approved disposal site for envi‐...
  • Page 33 31 Disposal English 0458-262-0121-C...
  • Page 34 English 31 Disposal 0458-262-0121-C...
  • Page 35 31 Disposal English 0458-262-0121-C...
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