Parts and Controls
2
Safety Precautions and
Working Techniques
4
Assembling the Trimmer
13
Mounting the Cutting Head
- STIHL "Autocut 11-2"
13
- STIHL "Polycut 10-3"
13
- STIHL "Polycut 5-3"
15
Fuel Mix
16
Fueling
16
Starting
17
Cleaning the Air Filter
20
Adjusting the Carburetor
21
Motormanagement
21
General Notes on Operation
22
Checking the Spark Plug
22
Lubricating the Flexible Shaft
23
Spark Arrester in Muffler
24
Storing the Machine
24
Maintenance Chart
25
Specifications
26
Special Accessories
26
Andreas Stihl Limited Warranty
Federal and California Emission
Control Systems Utility Engines
27
This manual contains warnings,
operating and safety precautions for the
STIHL FS 36 and FS 40 trimmers.
Pay special attention to the safety
precautions outlined on pages 4 to 11.
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2000 Andreas Stihl AG & Co., Waiblingen
0458 342 3021 A. M4. C0. PM. Printed in USA
Printed on chlorine-free paper
Allow only persons who understand this
manual to operate your trimmer.
To receive maximum performance and
satisfaction from your STIHL trimmer, it
is important that you read and under-
stand the maintenance and safety pre-
cautions before using your trimmer.
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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Because a trimmer is a high-speed
cutting tool some special safety pre-
cautions 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.
STIHL’s philosophy is to continually
improve all of its products. As a result,
engineering changes and improve-
ments are made from time to time. If the
operating characteristics or the appear-
ance of your trimmer differ from
those described in this manual, please
contact your STIHL dealer for informa-
tion and assistance.
