Stihl Brushcutter User Manual

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Parts and Controls
- Version with Bike Handle 2
- Version with "J" Handle 2
- Version with Loop Handle 4
- Version with Loop Handle and
Standoff Lever 4
- All Versions 4
Safety Precautions and
Working Techniques 6
Selecting the Cutting Tool 16
Mounting the Bike Handle 18
Mounting the "J"-Handle 19
Mounting Loop Handle with
Standoff Lever 19
Mounting the Loop Handle
- Version A 20
- Version B 21
Mounting the Deflector 22
Mounting the Cutting Tools 23
- STIHL Supercut 20-2 24
- STIHL Polycut 20-3 24
- STIHL Autocut 20-2 25
- STIHL Autocut 25-2 25
- STIHL Polymatic 30-2 26
- STIHL Autocut 24-2 26
- STIHL Fixed Line Head 27
- Grass Cutting Blade 230 28
Fuel 28
Fueling 30
Fitting the Harness 30
Starting
- Version with Bike Handle 32
- Stop Switch on Throttle Trigger
Housing 36
- Stop Switch on Engine Housing 39
Motormanagement 42
Adjusting Carburetor 43
Checking Spark Plug 44
Cleaning Air Filter 45
Spark Arresting Screen
in Muffler 46
Gearbox Lubrication 46
Lubricating Flexible Shaft 47
Sharpening Cutting Tools
- Grass Cutting Blade 230-4 48
- Grass Cutting Blade 230-8 48
Operating Instructions 49
Storing the Machine 50
Maintenance Chart 51
Specifications 52
Special Accessories 53
Andreas Stihl Limited Warranty
Federal and California Emission
Control Systems Utility Engines 54
This manual contains warnings,
operating and safety precautions for the
STIHL FS 44 brushcutter.
Pay special attention to the safety pre-
cautions outlined on pages 6 to 15.
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 1997 Andreas Stihl, Waiblingen
0458 343 3021
Allow only persons who understand this
Manual to operate your brushcutter.
To receive maximum performance and
satisfaction from your STIHL brush-
cutter, it is important that you read and
understand the maintenance and safety
precautions before using your brush-
cutter. Contact your STIHL dealer or the
STIHL distributor for your area if you do
not understand any of the instructions
in this Manual.
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Because a brushcutter is a high-speed
cutting tool some special safety pre-
cautions 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.
STIHL’s philosophy is to continually
improve all of its products. As a result,
engineering changes and improve-
ments are made from time to time. If
the operating characteristics or the
appearance of your brushcutter differs
from those described in this Manual,
please contact your STIHL dealer for
information and assistance.
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Stihl Brushcutter Specifications

General

Brand	Stihl
Model	Brushcutter
Category	Brush Cutter
Language	English