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Summary of Contents for Stihl FS 240 C-E
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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: Deflectors And Cutting Attachments
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: Intended Use
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: Clothing And Equipment
– 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: Safe Condition
4 Safety Precautions English Safe Condition ► If you are unsure: Consult a STIHL servic‐ ing dealer. 4.6.1 Brushcutter 4.6.2 Deflector The brushcutter is in a safe condition if the fol‐ The deflector is in a safe condition if the following... - Page 8 The – If a metal cutting attachment not manufactured escaping fuel can ignite. This may result in by STIHL is used, it must not be heavier, serious injury to the user. thicker, of a different shape, of a lower quality, ►...
- 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.
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Page 10: Reactive Forces
English 4 Safety Precautions ■ In an emergency, the user may start to panic ■ The muffler and engine may be hot after a and forget to take off the carrying system. This period of operation. There is a risk of burn may result in serious injury to the user. -
Page 11: Preparing Trimmer For Operation
► Clean the brushcutter, deflector and cutting ► If you cannot carry out this work: Do not use attachment as described in this User Man‐ your brushcutter and contact your STIHL ual. dealer for assistance. ■ If the brushcutter, deflector or cutting attach‐... -
Page 12: Fitting And Removing The Skirt
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: Balancing The Trimmer
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: Summer Operation
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 authorized dealer. off although there is not located in the still fuel in the fuel right place. tank. -
Page 21: Specifications
► Turn screw (1) counterclockwise. ► Lift the cover (2) and push it backwards. 19.1 STIHL FS 240 Brushcutter ► Pull off the spark plug boot (3). – Displacement: 37.7 cm³ ► If the area around the spark plug (4) is soiled: –... -
Page 22: Exhaust Emissions
STIHL acces‐ sories. Power tool attachment Soil cultivator 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‐ ity of other manufacturers' spare parts and... -
Page 23: Disposal
STIHL FS 240 Brushcutter Improper disposal can be harmful to health and pollute the environment. ► Take STIHL products including packaging to a suitable collection point for recycling in accord‐ ance with local regulations. ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG ►... - Page 24 English 25 UKCA Declaration of Conformity Robert Olma, Vice President, Regulatory Affairs & Global Governmental Relations 0458-860-0101-A...
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