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  • Page 1 FS 240 2 - 23 Instruction Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    STIHL expressly commit themselves to a sus‐ tainable and responsible handling of natural resources. This user manual is intended to help you use your STIHL product safely and in an environmentally friendly manner over a long service life. We thank you for your confidence in us and hope you will enjoy working with your STIHL product.

  • Page 3: Overview

    Serves to crank the engine. 26 Screw plug The screw plug closes the filler opening for 8 Carburetor adjusting screws STIHL gear grease. For tuning the carburetor. 27 Stop pin 9 Fuel tank cap The stop pin blocks the shaft while a cutting The fuel tank cap closes the fuel tank.

  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    English 4 Safety Precautions Deflectors and Cutting Attach‐ This symbol denotes the manual fuel pump. ments Shutter is in winter mode in this position. The illustrations show examples of deflectors and cutting attachments. Approved combinations are listed in this instruction manual, Shutter is in summer mode in this position.
  • Page 5 4.1.2 Deflector for mowing heads Intended Use Meanings of warning signs and labels on the The STIHL FS 240 brushcutter is designed for deflector for mowing heads: the following applications: Use this deflector for mowing heads. – with a mowing head: Mowing grass –...
  • Page 6 – The user must not be under the influ‐ ence of alcohol, medication or drugs. ► Wear long trousers made from resistant ► If you have any queries: Contact a STIHL material. servicing dealer for assistance. ■ When mounting and dismounting the cutting ■...
  • Page 7 WARNING correctly installed line limiting blade and a correctly installed skirt. ■ If not in safe condition, components may no ► If you are unsure, consult a STIHL dealer. longer operate correctly, safety devices may 4.6.3 Mowing Head be disabled and fuel leakage may occur. This The mowing head is in a safe condition if the fol‐...
  • Page 8 – If a metal cutting attachment not manufactured spray when the fuel tank cap is opened. The by STIHL is used, it must not be heavier, escaping fuel can ignite. This may result in thicker, of a different shape, of a lower quality, serious injury to the user.
  • Page 9 This may result in serious and be seriously injured. injury to people and damage to property. ► Keep calm and plan your work. ► Stop work and consult a STIHL servicing ► If light and visibility are poor: Do not use dealer. your trimmer.
  • Page 10 English 4 Safety Precautions Reactive Forces ► Carry the trimmer properly balanced by the drive tube with the cutting attachment behind you. 4.11 Storing WARNING ■ Children are not aware of and cannot assess the dangers of a trimmer and can be seriously injured.

  • Page 11: Preparing Trimmer For Operation

    ► Shut off the engine. ► If the trimmer or the deflector require servic‐ ing or repairs: Contact your STIHL servicing dealer for assistance. ► Maintain the cutting attachment as descri‐ bed in the User Manual supplied with the cutting attachment being used or on the cutting attachment’s packaging.
  • Page 12 English 6 Assembling the Trimmer Fitting and Removing the Skirt 6.4.1 Fitting the Skirt ► Shut off the engine. ► Remove the screw (6). ► Position the control handle (8) on the handle‐ ► Slide the guide slot in the skirt (2) onto the bar (3), trigger facing the gear housing, and deflector (1) –...

  • Page 13: Adjusting Trimmer For User

    7 Adjusting Trimmer for User English ► Insert the stop pin (4) in the bore up to the limit ► Place the rider plate (2) on the thrust washer stop and hold it depressed. (3) so that its closed side faces up. ►...

  • Page 14: Mixing Fuel And Refueling The Brushcutter

    1:50. STIHL recommends you use STIHL MotoMix. If you mix the fuel yourself, use only STIHL two- stroke engine oil or another high-performance engine oil in accordance with JASO FB, JASO FC, JASO FD, ISO-L-EGB, ISO-L-EGC or ISO-L- EGD.

  • Page 15: Starting And Stopping The Engine

    ► Thoroughly mix the fuel. ► Do not top up with fuel stored for more than 30 days (STIHL MotoMix: 5 years). ► When topping up, ensure that no fuel is spil‐ led and that the fuel level remains at least 15 mm under the edge of the tank.

  • Page 16: Testing The Trimmer

    ► Briefly press the lockout lever (3) and throttle ► If the trigger can be pulled: Do not use your trigger (4). trimmer and contact your STIHL dealer for The choke control (2) springs to the position. assistance.
  • Page 17 11.4 Mowing with plastic webbing. The accessories are availa‐ ble from a STIHL servicing dealer. The cutting height is determined by the distance of the cutting attachment from the ground. 11.2...

  • Page 18: After Finishing Work

    English 12 After Finishing Work ► Dip the metal cutting attachment into the Automatic feed will not take place if the mowing thicket from above. lines are shorter than 40 mm. ► Do not lift metal cutting tool above waist ►...

  • Page 19: Cleaning

    ► Screw in the tube of STIHL gear lubri‐ until it stops. cant (1). 15 Cleaning ► Squeeze 5 g of STIHL gear grease into the gear housing. 15.1 Cleaning the Trimmer ► Unscrew the tube of STIHL gear lubri‐...

  • Page 20: Troubleshooting

    ► Adjust the throttle cable. reach maximum ment is not correct. speed. The engine switches The pickup body is ► Contact a STIHL servicing dealer. off although there is not located in the still fuel in the fuel right place. tank.

  • Page 21: Specifications

    ► Press the spark plug boot (3) firmly home. – FS 240: 6.9 kg ► Install cover (2) and tighten screw (1). – FS 240 C: 7.1 kg – Length without cutting attachment: 1805 mm 18.4 Adjust idle speed –...

  • Page 22: Combinations Of Cutting Attachments, Deflectors And Carrying Systems

    Improper disposal can be harmful to health and spare parts and original STIHL acces‐ pollute the environment. sories. ► Take STIHL products including packaging to a STIHL recommends the use of original STIHL suitable collection point for recycling in accord‐ spare parts and accessories.

  • Page 23: Ec Declaration Of Conformity

    – Measured sound power level: 113 dB(A) – Guaranteed sound power level: 115 dB(A) The technical documents are stored at ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG Produktzulas‐ The technical documents are stored at sung. ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG.
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