Original Instruction ManualPrinted on chlorine-free paper
Printing inks contain vegetable oils, paper can be recycled.
© ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG, 2010
0458-743-8621-A. M0-21.J10.DDS.
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FS 260 C, FS 360 C
English
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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.
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, Limit Stop
and Harness 16
Mounting the Bike Handle 17
Mounting the Deflector 20
Mounting the Cutting Attachment 21
Fuel 24
Fueling 25
Fitting the Full Harness 26
Balancing the Trimmer/Brushcutter 27
Starting / Stopping the Engine 28
Operating Instructions 30
Cleaning the Air Filter 31
Engine Management 31
Adjusting the Carburetor 32
Winter Operation 32
Spark Plug 33
Engine Running Behavior 35
Replacing the Starter Rope and
Rewind Spring 35
Storing the Machine 37
Sharpening Metal Cutting Blades 38
Inspection and Maintenance by
User 38
Inspections and Maintenance by
Dealer 39
Maintenance and Care 40
Main Parts 42
Specifications 44
Special Accessories 45
Maintenance and Repairs 45
Allocation of STIHL Incorporated
Warranty Declarations 46
STIHL Incorporated Federal
Emission Control Warranty
Statement 46
Allocation of STIHL Incorporated
Warranty Declarations 48
STIHL Incorporated Federal
Emission Control Warranty
Statement 48
STIHL Incorporated California
Exhaust and Evaporative
Emissions Control Warranty
Statement 50
Trademarks 52
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. Care-
less or improper use may cause serious
or even fatal injury.