Stihl FS 261 Instruction Manual page 17

11 Operating the Trimmer
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► Take out the screw (1).
► Pull out the shutter (2).
► Hold the shutter (2) so the snowflake points to
the mark (3).
► Insert the shutter (2).
► Fit the screw (1).
When working at temperatures below -10°C or in
powder or drifting snow, a cover plate must also
be fitted to the engine housing and an air filter
with plastic webbing. The accessories are availa‐
ble from a STIHL servicing dealer.
11.2 Summer Operation
The shutter must be set to summer mode when
working at temperatures above +10°C.
► Shut off the engine.
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2
► Take out the screw (1).
► Pull out the shutter (2).
► Hold the shutter (2) so the sun points to the
mark (3).
► Fit the shutter.
► Fit the screw (1).
11.3 Holding and Controlling the
Trimmer
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2
► Connect the carrying ring (2) to the carabi‐
ner (1).
► Hold the trimmer firmly with your right hand on
the control handle – wrap your thumb around
the handle.
► Hold the trimmer firmly with your the left hand
on the left handle – wrap your thumb around
the handle.
11.4 Mowing
The cutting height is determined by the distance
of the cutting attachment from the ground.
Mowing with a mowing head (A)
► Swing the brushcutter steadily back and forth
in an arc.
► Move forward slowly in a controlled manner.
Mowing with a grass cutting blade or brush
knife (B)
► Mow with the left-hand side on the metal cut‐
ting attachment.
► Move forward slowly in a controlled manner.
11.5 Thinning with a brush knife or
shredder blade
English
A B
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