Dr. Nikolas Stihl Specifications Maintenance and Repairs Disposal EC Declaration of Conformity UKCA 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...
Engineering improvements future reference. The user is responsible for Non-compliance accidents or risks involving STIHL's philosophy is to continually with the User Man- third parties or their property. improve all of its products. For this ual may cause reason we may modify the design,...
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Ejected objects itself. The product must not be power tool by STIHL or are may also ricochet and strike modified in any way - this may technically identical. If you the operator.
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Check safety devices (e.g., – European Stand- deflector for cutting ard EN 166. Make attachments) for damage sure the safety and/or wear. Always glasses are a snug replace damaged parts. fit. Never operate the unit with a damaged deflector FSE 31, FSE 41...
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If cords are twisted – – a short period after – must comply with the unplug the power tool and the power tool is specifications for the straighten them out switched off – fly- particular application wheel effect. FSE 31, FSE 41...
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Do not leave the power tool outdoors in the rain. FSE 31, FSE 41...
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Only work while standing on generated which may possibly the ground, never on a ladder, ignite combustible materials. work platform or other Also dried-out plants and unstable surface. brushwood are combustible, FSE 31, FSE 41...
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Before leaving the power tool servicing dealer. properly mounted blade that unattended: Switch it off and STIHL recommends the use of genuine ensures the mowing line is disconnect the plug from the STIHL replacement parts. They are specifically designed to match your restricted to the permissible power supply.
– they can be composted! forwards at an angle of about 20° – 30°. The cutting height is determined by the distance of the mowing line from the lawn surface. FSE 31, FSE 41...
Switch off the trimmer. Disconnect the plug from the wall outlet. Turn the trimmer on its back. Place the bumper (7) on the pegs (8) and locators in the deflector and secure in position with the two screws (9). FSE 31, FSE 41...
(3) and engage it in one of the 2 positions: 0° or 180° Pull the control handle (2) upwards on the shaft (3) and engage it in one of the 3 positions: A, B or C FSE 31, FSE 41...
Rotate the control handle (1) 180° or C relative to shaft and engage it in position – see “Adjusting the Handles”. Swing the motor housing (2) 45° and engage it in position, see “Adjusting Shaft Angle” FSE 31, FSE 41...
Secure it against unauthorized use. Removing the Spool 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...
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1.4 mm. Thread the ends of the lines through the openings (5) in the housing (1). Place the spool (4) in the housing. Press home the cover (3) until both tabs (2) engage with a audible click FSE 31, FSE 41...
Have replaced by servicing dealer Cool air intakes clean Accessible screws, nuts and bolts Tighten Visual inspection Cutting attachment (mowing head) Have replaced by servicing dealer Check for secure fit Safety information label replace STIHL recommends STIHL dealers 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...
1100 mm Motor FSE 41: 1180 mm FSE 41: 87 dB(A) Sound power level L to EN 50636-2-91 Weight FSE 31, 230 V version FSE 31: 92 dB(A) Voltage: 230 V FSE 41: 96 dB(A) complete with cutting attachment and Frequency:...
Take the product, number: 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 relevant provisions of are technically identical. Only use high- friendly recycling.
Academy Place, 1 – 9 Brook Street, Conformity FSE 31: 94 dB(A) Brentwood, Essex, CM14 5NQ, United Kingdom Technical documents deposited at: ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG Badstr. 115 Measured sound power level ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG D-71336 Waiblingen Produktzulassung FSE 31:...