Stihl FS 240 R Instruction Manual
  1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. Stihl Manuals
  4. Trimmer
  5. FS 240 R
  6. Instruction manual
Stihl FS 240 R Instruction Manual

Stihl FS 240 R Instruction Manual

Hide thumbs Also See for FS 240 R:
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

Download this manual
FS 240 R, 260 R
2 - 23
Instruction Manual

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading

Related Manuals for Stihl FS 240 R

Summary of Contents for Stihl FS 240 R

  • Page 1 FS 240 R, 260 R 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

    22 Screw plug 2 Air filter The screw plug closes the filler opening for The air filter filters the air entering the engine. STIHL gear grease. 3 Shutter 23 Opening for stop pin The shutter is used to select summer or win‐...

  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    English 4 Safety Precautions This symbol marks the stop switch. This icon shows the direction of rota‐ tion of the cutting attachment. This icon shows the maximum diame‐ ter of the cutting attachment in millime‐ ters. This icon shows the rated speed of the cut‐ ting attachment.
  • Page 5 ■ The trimmer’s ignition system produces an Intended Use electromagnetic field. This field may interfere The STIHL FS 240 R or FS 260 R Brushcutter is with some pacemakers. This can result in seri‐ designed for the following applications: ous or fatal injuries.
  • Page 6 – The cutting attachment and deflector are prop‐ ► Wear long trousers made from resistant erly mounted. material. – Genuine STIHL accessories for this brushcut‐ ■ When mounting and dismounting the cutting ter are fitted. attachment and during cleaning or mainte‐...
  • Page 7 ■ If not in safe condition, components may no ► If you are unsure, consult a STIHL dealer. longer operate correctly, safety devices may be disabled and fuel leakage may occur.
  • Page 8 ► Have the metal cutting attachment bal‐ ments. anced by a STIHL servicing dealer. ■ Fuel, gasoline or two-stroke engine oil can ► Observe and remain inside the wear limits. cause irritation if they come into direct contact ►...
  • 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 ► Store the trimmer in a clean and dry condi‐ The risk of kickout is greatest in the black area. tion. WARNING 4.12 Cleaning, maintenance and ■ These situations can abruptly decelerate or repair stop rotation of the cutting attachment and WARNING cause the cutting attachment to be thrown to the right or in the direction of the user (black...

  • Page 11: Preparing Trimmer For Operation

    7.3. ► Check the controls, 10.1. ► If you cannot carry out this work: Do not use your brushcutter and contact your STIHL dealer for assistance. Assembling the Trimmer Fitting the Carrying Ring ► Insert nuts (2) in the barrier bar (1) so that the ►...
  • Page 12 English 6 Assembling the Trimmer Mounting and Removing the Mowing Head 6.6.1 Mounting the Mowing Head ► Shut off the engine. ► Push the deflector (1) into the guides on the gear housing up to the limit stop. ► Insert and tighten the screws (2). 6.4.2 Removing the Deflector ►...

  • Page 13: Adjusting Trimmer For User

    7 Adjusting Trimmer for User English Adjusting Trimmer for User Fitting and Adjusting the Carry‐ ing System ► Put on the shoulder strap (1) or full harness (3). ► Adjust the shoulder strap (1) or full harness (3) so that the carabiner (2) is about a hand’s width below your right hip.

  • Page 14: Mixing Fuel And Refueling The Brushcutter

    The fuel required for this trimmer is a mixture of gasoline and two-stroke engine oil, in a mixing ratio of 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 0458-891-0101-A...

  • Page 15: Starting And Stopping The Engine

    (B). ► 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

    ► 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. ► Take out the screw (1). The throttle trigger lockout is defective.
  • Page 17 11 Operating the Trimmer English ► Take out the screw (1). Mowing with a mowing head (A) ► Pull out the shutter (2). ► Swing the brushcutter steadily back and forth ► Hold the shutter (2) so the sun points to the in an arc.

  • Page 18: After Finishing Work

    ► If the mowing lines cannot be pulled out to ► Allow trimmer to cool down. required length: Replace nylon line. ► Clean the trimmer with a damp cloth or STIHL The spool is empty. resin solvent. 12 After Finishing Work ►...

  • Page 19: Repairing

    ► Screw in the tube of STIHL gear lubri‐ are using. cant (1). 17 Repairing ► Squeeze 5 g of STIHL gear grease into the gear housing. 17.1 Repairing the Trimmer and ► Unscrew the tube of STIHL gear lubri‐...
  • Page 20 ► Adjust the throttle cable. reach maximum ment is not correct. speed. The engine switches The pickup body is ► Contact a STIHL authorized dealer. off although there is not located in the still fuel in the fuel right place. tank.

  • Page 21: Specifications

    – Engine power acc. to ISO 8893: – FS 240 R control handle: 5.8 m/s². – FS 240 R: 1.7 kW (2.3 hp) at 8500 rpm – FS 240 R left handle: 4.3 m/s². – FS 260 R: 2.0 kW (2.7 hp) at 9000 rpm –...

  • Page 22: Approved Power Tool Attachments

    Improper disposal can be harmful to health and Power tool attachment pollute the environment. BF (only for FS 240 R) Cultivator ► Take STIHL products including packaging to a suitable collection point for recycling in accord‐ 22 Spare Parts and Accesso‐...

  • Page 23: Ukca Declaration Of Conformity

    – Category: Brushcutter – Manufacturer's brand: STIHL – Type: FS 240 R, FS 260 R – Serial number: 4147 conforms to the relevant provisions of UK regula‐ tions The Restriction of the Use of Certain Haz‐...
  • Page 24 *04588910101A* 0458-891-0101-A...

This manual is also suitable for:

Fs 260 r

Table of Contents