Stihl FS 235 R User Manual

7 Adjusting Trimmer for User
7.1 Fitting and Adjusting the Carry‐
ing System
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► 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.
7.2 Adjusting the Loop Handle
The loop handle can be set to different positions
to suit the height and reach of the user.
► Shut off the engine.
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► Loosen the screws (2).
► Move the loop handle (1) to the required posi‐
tion and check the following points:
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The spacer sleeve (3) fits between the loop
handle (1) and carrying ring.
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Distance (a) is no more than 20 cm.
► Tighten down the screws (2) firmly so that the
loop handle cannot be rotated on the drive
tube.
7.3 Balancing the Trimmer
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The cutting attachment should rest lightly on the
ground.
► Shut off the engine.
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► Connect the carrying ring (2) to the carabi‐
ner (1).
► Wait for trimmer to stop swinging.
► Check position of cutting attachment. If it
needs adjustment:
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► Loosen the screw (3).
► Move carrying ring (2) up or down the drive
tube until correct balanced position is reached.
► Tighten down the screw (3) firmly.
8 Mixing Fuel and Refueling
the Brushcutter
8.1 Mixing Fuel
A video is available for this chapter
www.stihl.com/sxpweh
This trimmer requires a fuel mixture of gasoline
and two-stroke engine oil., in a ratio of 50:1.
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.
STIHL specifies STIHL HP Ultra two-stroke
engine oil or an equivalent high-performance
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Stihl FS 235 R Specifications

General

Brand	Stihl
Model	FS 235 R
Category	Trimmer
Language	English