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  • Page 1 STIHL FS 100 Instruction Manual...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Maintaining the Mowing Head Inspections and Maintenance by Dealer Maintenance and Care Minimize Wear and Avoid Damage This instruction manual is protected by copyright. All rights reserved, especially the rights to reproduce, translate and process with electronic systems. FS 100, FS 100 R...

  • Page 4: Guide To Using This Manual

    When the power tool is not in use, shut it off so that it does not endanger others. Secure it against unauthorized use. Intake air: Winter operation The user is responsible for avoiding injury to third parties or damage to their property. Handle heating FS 100, FS 100 R...
  • Page 5 Only use cutting attachments and Wear heavy-duty work accessories that are explicitly approved gloves made of durable for this power tool model by STIHL or material (e.g. leather). are technically identical. If you have any questions in this respect, consult a...
  • Page 6 English STIHL offers a comprehensive range of Transporting by vehicle: Properly secure Before Starting personal protective clothing and your power tool to prevent turnover, fuel equipment. spillage and damage. Check that your power tool is properly assembled and in good condition – refer...
  • Page 7 Hold the unit / stop switch to STOP or 0. securely. The cutting attachment must be clear of the ground and all other obstructions because it may begin to run when the engine starts. FS 100, FS 100 R...
  • Page 8 – do not run the engine Be particularly alert and cautious when unnecessarily, accelerate the engine wearing hearing protection because only when working. your ability to hear warnings (shouts, alarms, etc.) is restricted. FS 100, FS 100 R...
  • Page 9 Do not continue using or attempt to Clean grass and plant residue off the STIHL recommends the use of original repair damaged or cracked cutting cutting attachment mounting at regular STIHL metal cutting attachments. They attachments by welding, straightening or intervals –...
  • Page 10 Maintenance and Repairs Use only a spark plug of the type To reduce the risk of injury, a metal approved by STIHL and make sure it is cutting attachment not manufactured by Service the machine regularly. Do not in good condition – see "Specifications".
  • Page 11 STIHL Polycut Mowing Head with Polymer Blades Harness / Strap For mowing unobstructed edges of The harness is included in the scope of meadows (without posts, fences, trees supply or available as a special or similar obstacles). accessory. FS 100, FS 100 R...
  • Page 12 Brush Knife For cutting matted grass, wild growth and scrub and thinning young stands with a stem diameter of no more than 2 cm – do not cut thicker stems – risk of accidents. FS 100, FS 100 R...
  • Page 13 To cut wild growth and scrub, lower the Suitable for cutting shrubs and trees with STIHL recommends that you use the brush knife down onto the growth to a maximum stem diameter of 4 cm. non-shaded area of the circular saw achieve a shredding effect –...

  • Page 14: Approved Combinations Of Cutting Attachment, Deflector, Handle And Harness

    English Approved Combinations of Cutting Attachment, Deflector, Handle and Harness Cutting Attachment Deflector, Limit Stop Handle Harness FS 100, FS 100 R...

  • Page 15: Approved Power Tool Attachments

    Mowing heads 17 Deflector with STIHL SuperCut 20 - 2 18 skirt and blade, for mowing heads STIHL AutoCut C 25 - 2 19 Deflector without skirt and blade, for STIHL AutoCut 25 - 2 metal cutting attachments, items 8...

  • Page 16: Mounting The Bike Handle

    Hold the lower clamp (1) and upper clamp (2) firmly together. Release the wing screw (3) – the clamps are loose once the wing screw has been released. They are pushed apart by the two springs (4 and 5). FS 100, FS 100 R...
  • Page 17 – check distance A again. Fitting the throttle cable Tighten down the wing screw firmly. NOTICE Do not kink the throttle cable or lay it in tight radii – make sure the throttle trigger moves freely. FS 100, FS 100 R...

  • Page 18: Mounting The Loop Handle

    Working position bar (2) as far as stop. Reverse the sequence described Go to "Securing the Loop Handle". above to swing the handles up and turn the handlebar counterclockwise. FS 100, FS 100 R...

  • Page 19: Adjusting The Throttle Cable

    – lock the nuts if trigger (2) (full throttle) – this sets necessary. the throttle cable correctly. The sleeve (9) (not fitted on all models) must be between the loop handle and the control handle. FS 100, FS 100 R...

  • Page 20: Fitting The Carrying Ring

    Insert the screws (3) and tighten them down firmly. Insert the M6x14 screw (2). Insert the screw and tighten it down firmly. Line up the carrying ring. Tighten down the screw firmly. FS 100, FS 100 R...

  • Page 21: Mounting The Cutting Attachment

    Pull the hose (1) off the shaft (2). Machine supplied with mounting Machine supplied without mounting hardware hardware Mowing heads and metal cutting attachments may be mounted. Only mowing heads may be used which mount directly to the shaft (2). FS 100, FS 100 R...
  • Page 22 NOTICE WARNING Remove the tool used to block the shaft. Use a deflector that matches the cutting attachment – see "Mounting the Removing the Mowing Head Deflector". Block the shaft. Unscrew the mowing head clockwise. FS 100, FS 100 R...
  • Page 23 Use the combination wrench (14) to screw the mounting nut (13) on to The cutting edges of cutting the output shaft counterclockwise attachments 1, 3, 6 and 7 must point and tighten it down firmly. clockwise. FS 100, FS 100 R...

  • Page 24: Fuel

    Use only high-quality two-stroke engine STIHL MotoMix uses STIHL HP Ultra location protected from light and the sun. oil – preferably STIHL HP, HP Super or two-stroke engine oil for an extra long Fuel mix ages – only mix sufficient fuel HP Ultra, which are specially formulated engine life.

  • Page 25: Fueling

    Take care not to spill fuel while fueling requirements. and do not overfill the tank. STIHL recommends you use the STIHL filler nozzle for fuel (special accessory). Fill up with fuel. Preparations Closing the filler cap...

  • Page 26: Fitting The Harness

    (2) on the drive tube. Put on the shoulder strap (1). Adjust the length of the strap so that the carabiner (2) is about a hand’s width below your right hip. Balance the machine – see "Balancing the Machine". FS 100, FS 100 R...
  • Page 27 When the correct floating position has have been met: been reached: Adjust the carrying ring. Tighten down the screw on the Tighten the screw moderately. carrying ring firmly. Allow the unit to hang freely. Check the position obtained. FS 100, FS 100 R...

  • Page 28: Starting / Stopping The Engine

    Press the manual fuel pump stop sign (h) to STOP-0 bulb (9) at least 5 times - even when bulb is filled with fuel FS 100, FS 100 R...
  • Page 29 Remove the spark plug - see "Spark the cutting attachment should not rotate plug" when the engine is idling! NOTICE Dry the spark plug The machine is now ready for use. Do not stand or kneel on the shaft! FS 100, FS 100 R...

  • Page 30: Transporting The Unit

    If the tank has been drained completely After refueling, press the manual fuel pump bulb at least five times – even if it is full of fuel. Set choke lever depending on engine temperature 250 mm Brush Knives Restart the engine FS 100, FS 100 R...
  • Page 31 Grass Cutting Blades up to 260 mm Fit the transport guard on the cutting attachment from below. Disconnect wire rod from the transport guard. Swing wire rod outwards. Swing wire rod into position. Hook wire rod to the transport guard. FS 100, FS 100 R...

  • Page 32: Operating Instructions

    For longer out-of- Swing wire rod into position. service periods – see "Storing the Hook wire rod to the transport Machine". guard. FS 100, FS 100 R...

  • Page 33: Cleaning The Air Filter

    – or sooner if the Setting the idle speed electrodes are badly eroded. Install only suppressed spark plugs of the type approved by STIHL – see "Specifications". Removing the spark plug Move the slide control to STOP-0. Turn the choke knob to g Take out the screw (1) and remove the filter cover (2).

  • Page 34: Engine Running Behavior

    Unfavorable running conditions. – down firmly). WARNING If the spark plug comes with a detachable adapter nut (1), screw the adapter onto the thread and tighten it down firmly to reduce the risk of arcing and fire. FS 100, FS 100 R...

  • Page 35: Lubricating The Gearbox

    Dispose of fuel properly in Resharpen with a grinder or have accordance with local the work done by a dealer – STIHL environmental requirements. recommends a STIHL servicing dealer. Run the engine until the carburetor is dry –...

  • Page 36: Maintaining The Mowing Head

    Pull the spool up – rotate it about 1/6 turn counterclockwise until it If necessary, remove the mowing engages – and allow it to spring head. back. Pull ends of the lines outward. FS 100, FS 100 R...

  • Page 37: Inspections And Maintenance By Dealer

    Always check the mowing head for signs of wear before installing new cutting blades. WARNING If there are signs of serious wear, replace the complete mowing head. The thermoplastic cutting blades are referred to as "blades" in the following. FS 100, FS 100 R...

  • Page 38: Maintenance And Care

    Replace after every 100 hours of operation Visual inspection Cooling air intakes Clean Have them cleaned by a servicing dealer Cylinder fins Check and adjust if necessary, once Valve clearance after 139 hours of operation, by servic - ing dealer FS 100, FS 100 R...
  • Page 39 Anti-vibration elements Have them replaced by a servicing dealer Visual inspection Cutting attachments Replace Check for secure fit Metal cutting attachments Sharpen Check Gear lubrication Top up Safety information label Replace STIHL recommends STIHL servicing dealers FS 100, FS 100 R...

  • Page 40: Minimize Wear And Avoid Damage

    – owner, they should be performed by a servicing dealer. Clutch – STIHL recommends that you have Filters (air, fuel) – servicing and repair work carried out Rewind starter – exclusively by an authorized STIHL FS 100, FS 100 R...

  • Page 41: Main Parts

    12 Manual fuel pump 13 Choke knob 14 Air filter cover 15 Fuel tank 16 Machine support 17 Handlebar support 18 Tommy screw 19 Loop handle 20 Barrier bar (present depending on country) Machine number FS 100, FS 100 R...

  • Page 42: Specifications

    (suppressed): Bosch USR 7 AC Deflector for all mowing Electrode gap: 0.5 mm attachments Skirt Fuel system Metal mowing attachment All position diaphragm carburetor with integral fuel pump Fuel tank capacity: 530 cm (0.53 l) FS 100, FS 100 R...
  • Page 43 FS 100 with FS 100 with bicycle bicycle handle: 87 dB(A) ... 90 dB(A) handle: 90 dB(A) FS 100 R: 88 dB(A) ... 91 dB(A) FS 100 R with barrier bar: 90 dB(A) FS 100, FS 100 R...

  • Page 44: Maintenance And Repairs

    EN ISO 11806-1, EN 55012, replacement parts which have been accessories and packaging to an EN 61000 - 6 - 1 approved by STIHL for this power tool or approved disposal site for environment- are technically identical. Only use high- friendly recycling.
  • Page 45 English Waiblingen, 15.08.2014 ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG p p. Thomas Elsner Head of Product Group Management FS 100, FS 100 R...
  • Page 46 English FS 100, FS 100 R...
  • Page 48 0458-249-0121-C englisch www.stihl.com *04582490121C* 0458-249-0121-C...

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