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Contents

Dear Customer,

Thank you for choosing a quality
engineered STIHL product.

This machine has been built using
modern production techniques and
comprehensive quality assurance.
Every effort has been made to ensure
your satisfaction and troublefree use
of the machine.

Please contact your dealer or our
sales company if you have any
queries concerning your machine.

Your

Hans Peter Stihl

Guide to Using this Manual

Safety Precautions and Working
Techniques

Approved Combinations of Cutting
Attachment, Deflector and Handle

Approved Power Tool Attachments

Description of Operation

Charging the Battery

Assembling the Unit

Adjusting the Throttle Cable

Mounting the Deflector

Mounting the Cutting Attachment

Fuel

Fueling

Fitting the Backpack

Starting / Stopping the Engine

Operating Instructions

Cleaning the Air Filter

Adjusting the Carburetor

Spark Plug

Engine Running Behavior

Lubricating the Gearbox

Lubricating the Flexible Shaft

Rewind Starter

Storing the Machine

Sharpening Metal Cutting Blades

Maintenance and Care

Minimize Wear and Avoid Damage

Main Parts

Specifications

Special Accessories

Maintenance and Repairs

Disposal

EC Declaration of Conformity

Quality Certification

Summary of Contents for FR 480 C

Page 1: ... STIHL FR 480 C Instruction Manual ...

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Page 3: ...tions and Working Techniques 2 Approved Combinations of Cutting Attachment Deflector and Handle 12 Approved Power Tool Attachments 13 Description of Operation 13 Charging the Battery 14 Assembling the Unit 15 Adjusting the Throttle Cable 18 Mounting the Deflector 18 Mounting the Cutting Attachment 19 Fuel 22 Fueling 23 Fitting the Backpack 24 Starting Stopping the Engine 25 Operating Instructions ...

Page 4: ...k with your doctor before operating a power tool Persons with pacemakers only The ignition system of your power tool produces an electromagnetic field of a very low intensity This field may interfere with some pacemakers To reduce health risks STIHL recommends that persons with pacemakers consult their physician and the pacemaker manufacturer before operating this tool Do not operate the power too...

Page 5: ...emical burns Store the power tool at a temperature between 10 C and 25 C If the power tool is stored at temperatures below 5 C it may cool down to a point where a start is inhibited to protect the battery Power supply unit Use only original STIHL power supply units Connect the power supply unit only to a wall outlet with the voltage and frequency specified on the rating plate Never use a power sup...

Page 6: ...tions Never jerk the connecting cord to disconnect the adapter from the vehicle socket To disconnect grasp the adapter not the cord Have a damaged connecting cord repaired by an experienced electrician Do not use the 12V 24V charging cable for any other purpose To reduce the risk of stumbling position and mark the 12V 24V charging cable so that it cannot be damaged or endanger others To reduce the...

Page 7: ... securely as possible Insert the fuel cap with hinged grip bayonet type cap correctly in the opening turn it clockwise as far as stop and fold the grip down This reduces the risk of unit vibrations causing the fuel cap to loosen or come off and spill quantities of fuel Before starting Check that your power tool is properly assembled and in good condition refer to appropriate chapters in the instru...

Page 8: ... Controlling the Power Tool Make sure you always have good balance and secure footing Carry the powerhead on your back Always hold the drive tube firmly with both hands on the handles right hand on control handle and left hand on loop handle and always keep the drive tube on the right side of your body left handers too During Operation In the event of impending danger or in an emergency switch off...

Page 9: ... see also Before Starting Check the fuel system in particular for leaks and make sure the safety devices are working properly Do not continue operating your power tool if it is damaged In case of doubt have the machine checked by your servicing dealer Special care must be taken when working in difficult over grown terrain When cutting high scrub under bushes and hedges Keep cutting tool at minimum...

Page 10: ...g attachment and increase the risk of injuryfrom cracked or broken parts Inspect metal cutting attachments for cracks or warping after every contact with hard objects e g stones rocks pieces of metal To reduce the risk of injury remove burrs and other visible build ups of material use a file because they may become detached and be thrown at high speed during operation To reduce the above mentioned...

Page 11: ...re do not service or store your machine near open flames Check the fuel filler cap for leaks at regular intervals Use only a spark plug of the type approved by STIHL and make sure it is in good condition see Specifications Inspect the ignition lead insulation in good condition secure connection Check the condition of the muffler To reduce the risk of fire and damage to hearing do not operate your ...

Page 12: ...n arc like a scythe Resharpen the grass cutting blade according to instructions when it has dulled noticeably Brush Knife Suitable for cutting matted grass wild growth and scrub thinning young stands with a maximum stem diameter of 2 cm To reduce the risk of personal injury never attempt to cut thicker wood To cut wild growth and scrub lower the brush knife down onto the growth to achieve shreddin...

Page 13: ...d or shrubs with a stem diameter of more than 2 cm Inspect the brush knife at regular short intervals for signs of damage Do not continue working with a damaged brush knife Resharpen the brush knife regularly when it has dulled noticeably and have it balanced if necessary STIHL recommends a STIHL servicing dealer ...

Page 14: ...tocut C 25 mowing head 2 4 STIHL AutoCut 30 mowing head 2 5 STIHL TrimCut 31 mowing head 2 Approved Combinations of Cutting Attachment Deflector and Handle Cutting Attachment Deflector Handle 15 14 13 271BA043 KN 1 2 4 9 3 10 18 17 8 16 19 18 19 11 7 12 6 5 For safety reasons only the cutting attachments deflectors and handles shown in each row of the table may be used together No other combinatio...

Page 15: ...rter for convenient starts The STIHL electric starter consists of the following main parts Rechargeable battery integrated in control unit Starter mechanism with starter motor and starter gear Slide control and starter switch The battery supplies the starter motor with the power necessary to start the engine The battery is recharged while the power tool is running the power tool is always ready to...

Page 16: ...voltage and the operating voltage of the power supply must be the same The charge process begins The charge time is dependent on a number of factors including battery condition ambient temperature etc and may therefore vary from the specified charge times N After charging disconnect the power supply from the wall outlet N Disconnect the barrel connector from the power tool s charge socket Charging...

Page 17: ...act poor contact may cause a fire The charge process begins and the green LED 4 comes on The charge time is dependent on a number of factors including battery condition ambient temperature etc and may therefore vary from the specified charge times N After charging disconnect the power supply adapter from the vehicle s socket N Disconnect the barrel connector from the power tool s charge socket Mou...

Page 18: ...haft back and forth at the same time N Keep the protective caps in a safe place Mounting the Loop Handle with Barrier Bar N Fit the square nuts 1 in the barrier bar 2 make sure the holes line up N Place the clamp 3 in the loop handle 4 and position them both against the drive tube 5 N Fit the clamp 6 N Place the barrier bar 2 in position as shown N Line up the holes N Insert the screws 7 in the ho...

Page 19: ...e loop handle 4 about 20 cm A forward of the control handle 9 N Line up the loop handle N Tighten down the screws firmly lock the nuts if necessary The sleeve 10 must be between the loop handle and the control handle Fitting the Throttle Cable N Push the throttle cable 1 into the two cable retainers 2 about 20 cm A from either end of the shaft Go to Adjusting the Throttle Cable 8 8 1 4 5 7 1 7 6 3...

Page 20: ...r lockout 1 and squeeze the throttle trigger 2 full throttle this sets the throttle cable correctly Mounting the Deflector 1 Deflector for mowing attachments 2 Deflector for mowing heads 3 Plate Deflectors 1 and 2 are both mounted to the gearbox in the same way N Place the deflector on the gearbox flange N Fit the plate 3 and line it up N Insert the M5x16 screws and tighten them down firmly Adjust...

Page 21: ... stop pin 2 or screwdriver 2 to mount or remove cutting attachments or the mounting hardware The stop pin and screwdriver are either supplied with the machine or available as special accessories N Insert the stop pin 2 or screwdriver in the hole 3 in the gearhead as far as stop apply slight pressure N Rotate the nut or cutting attachment on the shaft 1 until the stop pin slips into position and bl...

Page 22: ... Screw the mowing head counterclockwise on to the shaft 1 as far as stop N Block the shaft N Tighten down the mowing head STIHL FixCut 25 2 early version N Place the mowing head on the thrust plate 2 N Push the thrust washer 3 over the shaft 1 so it is seated on the base N Block the shaft N Use the combination wrench 5 to screw the mounting nut 4 onto the output shaft and it tighten down firmly Re...

Page 23: ...ead Replacing Nylon line or Cutting Blades Refer to the instructions supplied with the mowing head Mounting Metal Cutting Attachments The skirt and line limiting blade are not required on the mowing attachment deflector for grass cutting blades 230 2 1 230 4 2 230 8 3 250 40 Spezial 4 or the brush knife 5 see Mounting the Deflector Lay your brushcutter on its back with the cutting attachment mount...

Page 24: ...ng engine life If STIHL two stroke engine oil is not available use only quality two stroke oil designed for use in air cooled engines Do not use oils designed for water cooled engines or engines with a separate lubricating system e g conventional four stroke engines Use only STIHL 50 1 two stroke engine oil for the fuel mix in models with a catalytic converter Mix Ratio STIHL 50 1 two stroke engin...

Page 25: ...nce with local regulations and environmental requirements Preparations N Before fueling clean the filler cap and the area around it to ensure that no dirt falls into the tank N Position the machine so that the filler cap is facing up Filling up with fuel Take care not to spill fuel while fueling and do not overfill the tank STIHL recommends you use the STIHL filler nozzle for fuel special accessor...

Page 26: ...ackpack N Close the waist belt 1 and adjust it so that it fits snugly against your hip N Adjust the harness straps 2 to the correct length N Use the straps 3 to adjust the harness to suit your size The back padding must fit firmly and securely against your back Removing the Backpack N Open the quick release fastener on the waist belt N Loosen the harness straps by lifting the sliding adjusters and...

Page 27: ...l 8 h stop symbol and arrow To stop the engine push the slide control in the direction of the arrow on the stop symbol h to STOP 0 Symbol on starter switch 9 I to start the engine Starting the Engine N If fitted Remove the transport guard from the cutting attachment N If the engine is cold or after refueling press the fuel pump bulb 10 at least five times even if the bulb is filled with fuel N Put...

Page 28: ...t charged sufficiently after out of service period of more than 3 months N Charge the battery N Start the engine Repeated short periods of operation with frequent starts may result in the battery not being sufficiently charged N Charge the battery N Start the engine Power tool temperature too low The power tool has been stored for a prolonged period at a temperature below 5 C and has cooled down t...

Page 29: ...way from sources of ignition until you need it again For longer out of service perionds see Storing the Machine If there is a noticeable loss of engine power N Loosen the screw 1 N Remove the filter cover 2 N Clean away loose dirt from around the filter and inside the filter cover N Remove and check the filter element 3 replace if dirty or damaged N Install the filter element in the filter cover N...

Page 30: ...smoothly It is usually necessary to change the setting of the idle speed screw LA after every correction to the low speed screw L Fine Tuning for Operation in Mountains or at Sea Level A slight correction of the setting of the high speed screw H may be necessary if engine power is not satisfactory when operating at high altitude or at sea level N Check the standard setting N Warm up the engine N A...

Page 31: ... firmly If engine running behavior is unsatisfactory even though the air filter is clean and the carburetor and throttle cable are properly adjusted the cause may be the muffler Have the muffler checked by a servicing dealer for contamination carbonization STIHL recommends that you have servicing and repair work carried out exclusively by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer If the spark plug come...

Page 32: ... powerhead N Pull out the flexible shaft N Pull the shaft 2 out of the protective tube 3 and note its installed position N Coat the shaft with STIHL gear lubricant for hedge trimmers special accessory Do not apply too much lubricant N Refit the flexible shaft 2 in the protective tube 3 turn it 180 from the original installed position and push it home as far as stop N Push the flexible shaft fully ...

Page 33: ...ct the cutting tool N Thoroughly clean the machine pay special attention to the cylinder fins and air filter N Store the machine in a dry and secure location out of the reach of children and other unauthorized persons N Store at a temperature between 10 C and 25 C N Use a sharpening file special accessory to sharpen dull cutting attachments In case of more serious wear or nicks Resharpen with a gr...

Page 34: ...cing N After resharpening about 5 times check the cutting attachment for out of balance on a STIHL balancer special accessory or have it checked by a dealer and re balanced as necessary STIHL recommends a STIHL servicing dealer ...

Page 35: ...ion leaks X X Clean X Control handle Check operation X X Air filter Clean X X Replace X Pickup body in fuel tank Check X Replace X X X Fuel tank Clean X X Carburetor Check idle adjustment the cutting attachment must not turn X X Readjust idle X Spark plug Readjust electrode gap X Replace after every 100 operating hours Cooling inlets Visual inspection X Clean X All accessible screws and nuts not a...

Page 36: ...ommends a STIHL servicing dealer The following intervals apply to normal operating conditions only If your daily work ing time is longer or operating conditions are difficult very dusty work area etc shorten the specified intervals accordingly before starting work after finishing work or daily after each refueling stop weekly monthly every 12 months if problem if damaged if required ...

Page 37: ...at you have servicing and repair work carried out exclusively by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer STIHL dealers are regularly given the opportunity to attend training courses and are supplied with the necessary technical information If these maintenance operations are not carried out as specified the user assumes responsibility for any damage that may occur Among other parts this includes Dama...

Page 38: ...ck 6 Throttle trigger 7 Guard throttle trigger 8 Throttle cable 9 Flexible shaft 10 Cable retainer 11 Hand lever 12 Fuel pump 13 Filter cover 14 Fuel tank 15 Fuel filler cap 16 Antivibration elements 17 Charge socket 18 Power supply unit Main Parts 17 3 4 8 9 10 6 7 1 2 5 12 15 16 16 11 271BA061 KN 13 14 18 ...

Page 39: ...retor adjusting screws 24 Spark plug boot 25 Muffler 26 Starter mechanism electric Serial number 1 Mowing head 2 Deflector for mowing heads only 3 Blade 4 Deflector for all mowing attachments 5 Skirt 6 Metal mowing attachment 22 21 19 271BA062 KN 20 271BA063 KN 23 24 25 26 002BA114 KN 1 3 4 5 3 6 4 1 2 ...

Page 40: ...y with the requirements laid down in UN Manual ST SG AC 10 11 Rev 3 Part III Subsection 38 3 No further conditions have to be fulfilled to carry STIHL batteries to the power tool s operating site REACH REACH is an EC regulation and stands for the Registration Evaluation Authorisation and Restriction of Chemical substances For information on compliance with the REACH regulation EC No 1907 2006 see ...

Page 41: ...ubricant for hedge trimmers STIHL filler nozzle for fuels Contact your STIHL dealer for more information on these and other special accessories Users of this machine may only carry out the maintenance and service work described in this user manual All other repairs must be carried out by a servicing dealer STIHL recommends that you have servicing and repair work carried out exclusively by an autho...

Page 42: ... and 2000 14 EC and has been developed and manufactured in compliance with the following standards ISO DIS 14865 EN 61000 6 1 EN 55012 The measured and guaranteed sound power levels were determined according to Directive 2000 14 EC Annex V using the ISO 10884 standard Measured sound power level Guaranteed sound power level Technical documents deposited at ANDREAS STIHL AG Co KG Produktzulassung Pr...

Page 43: ...t organization has certified that all products manufactured by STIHL meet the strict requirements of the ISO 9001 standard for quality management systems in terms of product development materials purchasing production assembly documentation and customer service Quality Certification 000BA025 LÄ ...

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