Stihl FS 290 User Manual

FS 160, FS 220, FS 280, FS 290
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FS 220, FS 280, FS 290
N Attach the carabiner (2) to the
perforated strip (5).
N Determine correct attachment point
– see "Balancing the Machine".
Throwing Off the Machine
WARNING
The machine must be quickly thrown off
in the event of imminent danger.
Practice removing and putting down the
machine as you would in an emergency.
To avoid damage, do not throw the
machine to the ground when practicing.
Practice quickly opening the locks,
removing the straps from your shoulders
and disconnecting the carabiner (spring
hook).
The unit is balanced differently,
depending on the cutting attachment
used.
N With the unit suspended from the
harness, see how it is balanced and
change attachment point as
necessary:
Mowing attachments
Mowing heads, grass cutting blades and
brush knives and shredder blades
should just touch the ground.
Circular saw blades
Circular saw blades should "hover"
about 20 cm(A) above the ground.
Controls
1 Throttle trigger interlock
2 Throttle lever
3 Slide control
Positions of slide control
4STOP-0 – engine off – the ignition is
switched off
5 F – normal run position – the engine
is running or can start
6START – the ignition is switched on
– the engine can start
5
324BA075 KN
2
Balancing the Machine
357BA028 KN
357BA029 KN
Starting / Stopping the
Engine
3
STOP
56
4
7
002BA182 KN
1
2
START
STOP-

Stihl FS 290 Specifications

General

Brand	Stihl
Model	FS 290
Category	Brush Cutter
Language	English