Contents
Guide to Using this Manual
Safety Precautions and Working
Techniques
Approved Combinations of Cutting
Attachment, Deflector, Limit Stop
and Harness
Mounting the Bike Handle
Adjusting the Throttle Cable
Mounting the Deflector
Mounting the Cutting Attachment
Fuel
Fueling
Fitting the Full Harness
Balancing the Machine
Starting / Stopping the Engine
Operating Instructions
Air filter
Engine Management
Adjusting the Carburetor
Winter Operation
Spark Plug
Engine Running Behavior
Rewind Starter
Storing the Machine
Sharpening Metal Cutting Blades
Maintaining the Mowing Head
Inspection and Maintenance by
User
Inspections and Maintenance by
Dealer
Maintenance and Care
Main Parts
{
FS 260 C, FS 360 C
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Specifications
Maintenance and Repairs
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Disposal
Allocation of STIHL Incorporated
Warranty Declarations
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STIHL Incorporated Federal
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Emission Control Warranty
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Statement
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Allocation of STIHL Incorporated
Warranty Declarations
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STIHL Incorporated Federal
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Emission Control Warranty
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Statement
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STIHL Incorporated California
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Exhaust and Evaporative
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Emissions Control Warranty
Statement
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Trademarks
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This instruction manual is protected by copyright. All rights reserved, especially the rights to reproduce, translate and process
with electronic systems.
Allow only persons who fully understand
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this manual to operate your clearing
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saw.
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To receive maximum performance and
satisfaction from your STIHL clearing
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saw, it is important that you read,
understand and follow the safety
precautions and the operating and
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maintenance instructions in chapter
"Safety Precautions and Working
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Techniques" before using your clearing
saw. For further information you can go
to www.stihlusa.com.
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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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WARNING
Because a clearing saw is a high-speed
cutting tool some special safety
precautions 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.
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