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18.6

Clearing the Combustion

Chamber

2

3

1

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► Pull off the spark plug boot (1).

► Unscrew the spark plug (2).

► Dry the spark plug (2).

WARNING

■ Unconfined sparks may occur if the starter grip

is pulled after the spark plug boot has been

removed. Sparks may cause a fire or an

explosion in an easily combustible or explo‐

sive environment. This can result in serious or

fatal injuries and damage to property.

► Move the slide control to position 

before pulling the starter grip.

► Move the slide control to position .

► Pull the starter grip (3) several times and

guide it back slowly.

The combustion chamber is cleared.

► Insert and tighten down the spark plug (2)

firmly.

► Connect the spark plug boot (1) and press it

down firmly.

18.7

Adjusting the Throttle Cable

► Start the engine.

1

2

3

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► Pull the trigger (1) without depressing the lock‐

out lever (2).

► If the engine accelerates: Hold the trigger (1)

depressed and turn screw (3) counterclock‐

wise until there is no further noticeable drop in

engine speed.

The throttle cable was over-tensioned.

► Pull the trigger (1) and hold it there without

depressing the lockout lever (2).

► Turn screw (3) clockwise until the engine

accelerates.

► Back off the screw (3) 1.5 turns counterclock‐

wise.

The engine idles and the throttle cable adjust‐

ment is correct.

► Shut off the engine.

19 Specifications

19.1

STIHL FS 235 Trimmer

Displacement: 36.3 cc

Engine power to ISO 8893: 1.55 kW (2.1 bhp)

at 9,000 rpm

Idle speed: 2,800 rpm

Max. output shaft speed: 7,900 rpm

Approved spark plug: Bosch WSR 6 F from

STIHL

Electrode gap: 0.5 mm

Dry weight without cutting attachment and

deflector: 6.8 kg

Length without cutting attachment: 1807 mm

Max. fuel tank capacity: 810 cc (0.81 l)

19.2

Sound Values and Vibration

Values

The K-value for sound pressure levels is 2 dB(A).

K-value for sound power levels is 2 dB(A). The

K-value for vibration level is 2 m/s².
Using with a mowing head

Sound pressure level L

pA

 measured according

to ISO 22868: 99 dB(A).

Sound power level L

wA

 measured according to

ISO 22868: 111 dB(A).

Vibration level a

hv

 measured according to

ISO 22867:

Control handle: 4.1 m/s².

Left handle: 5.1 m/s².

Using with a metal cutting attachment

Sound pressure level L

pA

 measured according

to ISO 22868: 99 dB(A).

Sound power level L

wA

 measured according to

ISO 22868: 111 dB(A).

Vibration level a

hv

 measured according to

ISO 22867:

Control handle: 2.9 m/s².

Left handle: 4.3 m/s².

For information on compliance with Employers'

Vibration Directive 2002/44/EC see

www.stihl.com/vib.

19 Specifications

English

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Summary of Contents for FS 235

Page 1: ...FS 235 Instruction Manual 2 23...

Page 2: ...s tainable and responsible handling of natural resources This user manual is intended to help you use your STIHL product safely and in an environmentally friendly manner over a long service life We th...

Page 3: ...ontrol For starting running and stopping the engine 16 Throttle Trigger Lockout Unlocks the throttle trigger 17 Throttle Trigger Controls engine speed 18 Carrying Ring For attaching carrying system 19...

Page 4: ...is started with the choke lever in this position Engine is made ready for start with the choke lever in this position This symbol shows the direction of rotation of the cutting attachment This symbol...

Page 5: ...able to recognize and assess the risks involved in using the trimmer The user must be of legal age or is being trained in a trade under supervi sion in accordance with national rules and regulations T...

Page 6: ...lammable materials 4 6 Safe Condition 4 6 1 Brushcutter The brushcutter is in a safe condition if the fol lowing points are observed The brushcutter is not damaged There is no fuel leaking from the tr...

Page 7: ...al cutting attachment not manufactured by STIHL is used it must not be heavier thicker of a different shape of a lower quality or larger in diameter than the largest metal cutting attachment approved...

Page 8: ...a ted or has aged Before refueling the brushcutter Thor oughly mix the fuel Use a mixture of gasoline and two stroke engine oil that is not older than 30 days STIHL MotoMix 5 years 4 8 Working WARNING...

Page 9: ...may be seriously injured Wait until the cutting attachment comes to a complete stop In an emergency the user may start to panic and forget to take off the carrying system This may result in serious in...

Page 10: ...cutting attach ment is not maintained or repaired as descri bed in this User Manual components may no longer function properly or safety devices may be rendered inoperative This can result in serious...

Page 11: ...ol handle 7 Remove the screw 9 Position the control handle 7 on the handle bar 3 so that the hole of the control han dle 7 is flush with the handlebar 3 and the throttle trigger 8 is facing the gear h...

Page 12: ...down the mowing head 1 firmly by hand Remove the stop pin 4 6 5 2 Removing the Mowing Head Shut off the engine Insert the stop pin in the bore as far as stop and hold it depressed Rotate the mowing he...

Page 13: ...ll 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 Bike Handle The bike handle can be set to different po...

Page 14: ...r Brazil 27 Make sure the two stroke engine oil you are using meets requirements Depending on the desired amount of fuel determine the correct amounts of two stroke engine oil and gasoline in a mixing...

Page 15: ...00 GXX 6451 A0 1 5 3 4 Press the manual fuel pump bulb 1 at least five times Move the choke lever 2 to position Press down the throttle trigger lockout 4 and hold it there Pull the throttle trigger 3...

Page 16: ...the choke lever to position The engine stops Do not use your trimmer and contact your STIHL dealer for assistance There is a malfunction in the slide control 10 Testing the Trimmer 10 1 Checking the C...

Page 17: ...with your the left hand on the left handle wrap your thumb around the handle 11 3 Mowing The cutting height is determined by the distance of the cutting attachment from the ground A B 0000 GXX 4731 A...

Page 18: ...mer properly balanced by the drive tube with the cutting attachment behind you Transporting the trimmer in a vehicle Secure the trimmer to prevent turnover and movement 14 Storing 14 1 Storing the Bru...

Page 19: ...with the cutting attachment you are using 17 Repairing 17 1 Repairing the Trimmer and Cutting Attachment The trimmer and cutting attachment cannot be repaired by the user If the trimmer or cutting att...

Page 20: ...tighten down the spark plug 2 firmly Press the spark plug boot 1 firmly home 18 4 Standard Setting Shut off the engine 0000 GXX 2946 A0 H L Turn the high speed screw H counterclock wise as far as stop...

Page 21: ...accelerates Back off the screw 3 1 5 turns counterclock wise The engine idles and the throttle cable adjust ment is correct Shut off the engine 19 Specifications 19 1 STIHL FS 235 Trimmer Displacement...

Page 22: ...ystem Grass cutting blade 230 2 230 mm dia Grass cutting blade 230 4 230 mm dia Grass cutting blade 230 8 230 mm dia Grass cutting blade 260 2 260 mm dia Universal deflector without skirt Shoulder str...

Page 23: ...ns valid on the date of produc tion EN ISO 11806 1 EN 55012 and EN 61000 6 1 The measured and guaranteed sound power lev els were determined according to Directive 2000 14 EC Annex VIII Measured sound...

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