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Original Instruction ManualPrinted on chlorine-free paper
Printing inks contain vegetable oils, paper can be recycled.
© ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG, 2017
0458-742-8621-F. VA2.E17.
0000007109_010_GB
FS 240, FS 240 R
English
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This instruction manual is protected by copyright. All rights reserved, especially the rights to reproduce, translate and process
with electronic systems.
Contents
Allow only persons who fully understand
this manual to operate your trimmer /
brushcutter.
To receive maximum performance and
satisfaction from your STIHL trimmer /
brushcutter, it is important that you read,
understand and follow the safety
precautions and the operating and
maintenance instructions in chapter
"Safety Precautions and Working
Techniques" before using your trimmer /
brushcutter. For further information you
can go to www.stihlusa.com.
Contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL
distributor for your area if you do not
understand any of the instructions in this
manual.
WARNING
Because a trimmer / brushcutter is a
high-speed cutting tool some special
safety precautions must be observed to
reduce the risk of personal injury.
Careless or improper use may cause
serious or even fatal injury.
Make sure your unit is equipped with the
proper deflector, handle and harness for
the type of cutting attachment being
used. Always wear proper eye
protection.
Guide to Using this Manual 2
Safety Precautions and Working
Techniques 3
Approved Combinations of Cutting
Attachment, Deflector, Handle and
Harness 17
Approved Power Tool Attachments 19
Mounting the Bike Handle 19
Mounting the Loop Handle 22
Fitting the Carrying Ring 23
Adjusting the Throttle Cable 24
Mounting the deflector 24
Mounting the Cutting Attachment 25
Fuel 28
Fueling 30
Fitting the Harness 30
Balancing the Machine 32
Starting / Stopping the Engine 33
Mounting the Transport Guard 35
Operating Instructions 37
Air filter 37
Engine Management 38
Adjusting the Carburetor 39
Winter Operation 39
Spark Plug 41
Engine Running Behavior 42
Lubricating the Gearbox 42
Storing the Machine 43
Sharpening Metal Cutting Blades 43
Maintaining the Mowing Head 44
Inspections and Maintenance by
Dealer 45
Maintenance and Care 46
Main Parts 48
Specifications 51
Maintenance and Repairs 52
Disposal 53
Limited Warranty 53
STIHL Incorporated Federal
Emission Control Warranty
Statement 53
STIHL Incorporated California
Exhaust and Evaporative
Emissions Control Warranty
Statement 55
Trademarks 57
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