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  • Page 1 STIHL FR 230 2 - 22 Instruction Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    – Fueling the trimmer resources. This user manual is intended to help – Preparing engine for start and start‐ you use your STIHL product safely and in an ing the engine – Cleaning the air filter environmentally friendly manner over a long –...

  • Page 3: Overview

    Helps start the engine. mounted. 5 Manual Fuel Pump 27 Screw Plug Eases engine starts. Closes filler opening for STIHL gear grease. 6 Spark Plug Boot 28 Gear Housing Connects ignition lead to spark plug Encloses the gearbox. 7 Spark Plug # Rating label with serial number Ignites fuel-air mixture in the engine.

  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    This symbol denotes the starter grip Intended Use and the engine is started with the slide The STIHL FR 230 backpack trimmer is control in this position. designed for the following applications: Engine is operated with the slide control in –...
  • Page 5 – The user must not be under the influ‐ attachment: Wear steel-toed safety ence of alcohol, medication or drugs. boots. ► If you have any queries: Contact a STIHL servicing dealer for assistance. ► Wear long trousers made from resistant ■ The trimmer’s ignition system produces an material.
  • Page 6 ► Work only with an undamaged brushcutter. ► If fuel is leaking from the trimmer: Do not ■ If they are in an unsafe condition, parts of the use the trimmer and contact a STIHL dealer mowing head or mowing lines may come off for assistance.
  • Page 7 – 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 can result in thicker, of a different shape, of a lower quality, serious injuries.
  • Page 8 The user injury to people and damage to property. can lose control of the trimmer, stumble or fall ► Stop work and consult a STIHL servicing and be seriously injured. dealer. ► Keep calm and plan your work.
  • Page 9 5 Safety Precautions English 5.10 Transporting Sparks can cause fires in a flammable envi‐ ronment. Persons may be seriously or fatally WARNING injured and property may be damaged. ► Do not use the chain saw in a flammable ■ The gearbox can get hot during operation. environment.

  • Page 10: Preparing Trimmer For Operation

    ► Clean the trimmer, deflector and cutting ► If you cannot carry out this work: Do not use attachment as described in this instruction your trimmer and contact your STIHL dealer manual. for assistance. ■ If the trimmer, deflector and cutting attachment Assembling the Trimmer are not serviced or repaired correctly, compo‐...
  • Page 11 ► Move the flexible drive tube (11) back and forth until the pin (14) engages. Mounting the Deflector The pin (14) secures the flexible drive tube For video on this chapter visit (11) to the powerhead. www.stihl.com/instruction-video. ► Shut off the engine. 0458-735-0121-B...
  • Page 12 ► If the sleeve (3) between the shaft (1) and the sealing ring (2) is missing: Do not use your 7.3.1 Fitting the Skirt trimmer and contact your STIHL dealer for ► Shut off the engine. assistance. ► Push the skirt (3) into the recesses in the uni‐...

  • Page 13: Adjusting Trimmer For User

    STIHL recommends you use STIHL MotoMix. ► Rotate the metal cutting attachment (7) clock‐ wise until the stop pin (9) engages in position. If you mix the fuel yourself, use only STIHL two- The shaft (1) is now blocked. stroke engine oil or another high-performance ►...

  • Page 14: Starting And Stopping The Engine

    ► Thoroughly mix the fuel. 10 Starting and Stopping the Fueling the Trimmer Engine For video on this chapter visit www.stihl.com/instruction-video. 10.1 Selecting the correct starting ► Shut off the engine. procedure ► Place your trimmer on a level surface so that the fuel tank cap faces up.
  • Page 15 For video on this chapter visit the engine. www.stihl.com/instruction-video. ► Select the correct starting procedure. ► Stand the trimmer on a level surface. ► Straighten out the flexible drive tube and place it on the ground.

  • Page 16: Testing The Trimmer

    ► Shut off the engine. ► Attempt to pull the trigger without depressing the lockout lever. ► If the trigger can be pulled: Do not use your trimmer and contact your STIHL dealer for assistance. NOTICE There is a malfunction in the throttle trigger ■...

  • Page 17: After Finishing Work

    25 mm. ► Close the fuel tank. ► Shut off the engine. ► Have fuel tank cleaned by a STIHL servic‐ ► Depress the spool (1) on the mowing head ing dealer. and hold it depressed.

  • Page 18: Maintenance

    English 17 Maintenance ► Clean the trimmer with a damp cloth or STIHL ► Allow trimmer to cool down. resin solvent. ► Clean cooling air slots with a soft brush. 16.2 Cleaning the Deflector and Cut‐ ting Attachment ► Shut off the engine.
  • Page 19 ► Pull the pin (1) up and hold it there. screw plug (2): ► Pull off the flexible drive tube (2) together with ► Apply tube of STIHL gear grease (1) to the the flexible shaft (5). filler hole. ► Note which end of the flexible shaft (5) was in ►...

  • Page 20: Repairing

    Engine stops while Carburetor is iced up. ► Allow trimmer to warm up to +10°C. idling Cutting attachment Connection between ► Contact your STIHL servicing dealer for assistance. does not rotate prop‐ flexible shaft and erly or rotates errati‐ powerhead or drive cally.

  • Page 21: Specifications

    ► Connect the spark plug boot (1) and press it down firmly. 20 Specifications 20.1 STIHL FR 230 Trimmer Engine stops while idling – Displacement: 36.3 cm³ ► Turn the idle speed screw (LA) clockwise until – Engine power to ISO 8893: 1.48 kW (2.0 bhp) the cutting attachment begins to rotate.

  • Page 22: Combinations Of Cutting Attachments And Deflectors

    Spare parts and accessories These symbols indicate original STIHL spare parts and original STIHL acces‐ sories. STIHL recommends the use of original STIHL spare parts and accessories. Despite ongoing market observation, STIHL is unable to judge the reliability, safety and suitabil‐...
  • Page 23 23 Disposal English 0458-735-0121-B...
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