Stihl FR 230 Bedienungsanleitung

STIHL FR 230 Instruction Manual

Translation of Original Instruction

Manual

Printed on chlorine-free paper

Printing inks contain vegetable oils, paper can be recycled.

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with electronic systems.

Contents

1 Introduction

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2 Guide to Using this Manual

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2.1 Applicable Documentation

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2.2 Symbols used with warnings in the text

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2.3 Symbols in Text

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3 Videos

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4 Overview

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4.1 Trimmer

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4.2 Deflectors and Cutting Attachments

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4.3 Symbols

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5 Safety Precautions

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5.1 Warning Signs

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5.2 Intended Use

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5.3 The Operator

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5.4 Clothing and Equipment

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5.5 Work Area and Surroundings

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5.6 Safe Condition

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5.7 Fuel Mixture and Refueling

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5.8 Operation

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5.9 Reactive Forces

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5.10 Transporting

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5.11 Storing

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5.12 Cleaning, Maintenance and Repairs

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6 Preparing Trimmer for Operation

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6.1 Preparing Trimmer for Operation

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7 Assembling the Trimmer

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7.1 Mounting the Loop Handle, Control Handle and

Flexible Drive Tube and Shaft

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7.2 Mounting the Deflector

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7.3 Fitting and Removing the Skirt

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7.4 Mounting and Removing the Mowing Head

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7.5 Removing and Installing Metal Cutting

Attachment

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8 Adjusting Trimmer for User

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8.1 Fitting and Adjusting the Carrying System

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8.2 Removing the Carrying System

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9 Mixing Fuel and Refueling the Brushcutter

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9.1 Mixing Fuel

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9.2 Fueling the Trimmer

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10 Starting and Stopping the Engine

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10.1 Selecting the Correct Starting Procedure

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10.2 Preparing Engine for Start

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10.3 Starting the Engine

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10.4 Stopping the Engine

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11 Testing the Trimmer

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11.1 Checking the Controls

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12 Operating the Trimmer

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12.1 Adjusting Carburetor for Operation at High

Altitude

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12.2 Holding and Controlling the Trimmer

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12.3 Mowing

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12.4 Line Feed on AutoCut Mowing Head

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13 After Finishing Work

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13.1 After Finishing Work

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14 Transporting

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14.1 Transporting the Trimmer

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15 Storing

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15.1 Storing the Trimmer

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16 Cleaning

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16.1 Cleaning the Trimmer

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16.2 Cleaning the Deflector and Cutting Attachment

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16.3 Cleaning the Air Filter

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16.4 Cleaning the Spark Plug

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17 Maintenance

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17.1 Maintenance Intervals

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1 Introduction

Dear Customer,

Thank you for choosing STIHL. We develop and

manufacture our quality products to meet our customers’

requirements. The products are designed for reliability even

under extreme conditions.

STIHL also stands for premium service quality. Our

specialist dealers guarantee competent advice and

instruction as well as comprehensive service support.

We thank you for your confidence in us and hope you will

enjoy working with your STIHL product.

Dr. Nikolas Stihl

IMPORTANT: READ BEFORE USE AND KEEP IN A SAFE

PLACE.

2.1 Applicable Documentation

Local safety regulations apply.

► Read, understand and save the following documents in

addition to this instruction manual:

– Instruction manual and packaging of the cutting

attachment you are using

17.2 Lubricating and Turning Around the Flexible

Shaft

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17.3 Lubricating the Gearbox

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17.4 Adjusting the Throttle Cable

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17.5 Sharpening and Balancing a Metal Cutting

Attachment

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18 Repairing

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18.1 Repairing the Trimmer and Cutting Attachment

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19 Troubleshooting

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19.1 Troubleshooting Trimmer

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19.2 Standard Setting

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19.3 Adjusting Idle Speed

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19.4 Clearing the Combustion Chamber

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20 Specifications

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20.1 STIHL FR 230 Trimmer

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20.2 Noise and Vibration Data

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21 Combinations of Cutting Attachments and

Deflectors

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21.1 Combinations of Cutting Attachments and

Deflectors

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22 Spare Parts and Accessories

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22.1 Spare Parts and Accessories

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23 Disposal

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23.1 Disposing of Trimmer

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1 Introduction

2 Guide to Using this Manual

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3 Videos

2.2 Symbols used with warnings in the text

WARNING

This symbol indicates dangers that can cause serious

injuries or death.

► The measures indicated can avoid serious injuries or

death.

NOTICE

This symbol indicates dangers that can cause damage to

property.

► The measures indicated can avoid damage to property.

2.3 Symbols in Text

This symbol refers to a chapter in this instruction

manual.

3 Videos

For videos on the following chapters visit

www.stihl.com/instruction-video:

– Mounting the loop handle, control handle and

flexible drive tube and shaft

– Mounting the deflector

– Mounting metal cutting attachment

– Mixing fuel

– Fueling the trimmer

– Preparing engine for start and starting the

engine

– Cleaning the air filter

– Lubricating and turning around the flexible

shaft

– Lubricating the gearbox

– Adjusting the throttle cable

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4 Overview

4.1 Trimmer

1 Flexible Shaft

Transmits engine power to cutting attachment.

2 Flexible Drive Tube

Connects coupling sleeve to powerhead and protects the

flexible shaft.

3Pin

Secures the flexible drive tube to the powerhead.

4 Choke Lever

Helps start the engine.

5 Manual Fuel Pump

Eases engine starts.

6 Spark Plug Boot

Connects ignition lead to spark plug

7 Spark Plug

Ignites fuel-air mixture in the engine.

8Harness

Distributes weight of trimmer over shoulders and back.

9Muffler

Reduces trimmer noise emissions.

10 Air Filter

Filters air entering engine.

11 Filter Cover

Covers the air filter.

12 Carburetor Adjusting Screws

For tuning the carburetor.

13 Fuel Tank Cap

Closes the fuel tank.

14 Starter Grip

Serves to crank the engine.

15 Throttle Cable

Connects the throttle trigger to the engine.

16 Coupling Sleeve

Connects flexible drive tube to rigid drive tube.

17 Control Handle

For operating, holding and controlling the trimmer.

4Overview

3 4 5 6 7

18 19 20

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18 Throttle Trigger Lockout

Unlocks the throttle trigger.

19 Throttle Trigger

Controls engine speed.

20 Slide Control

For starting, running and stopping the engine.

21 Loop Handle

For holding and controlling the trimmer.

22 Barrier Bar

Maintains distance between operator’s leg and a metal

cutting attachment.

23 Drive Tube

Connects all components.

24 Bracket

For mounting the deflector.

25 Opening for Stop Pin

Accommodates the stop pin.

26 Stop Pin

Blocks shaft while cutting attachment is being mounted.

27 Screw Plug

Closes filler opening for STIHL gear grease.

28 Gear Housing

Encloses the gearbox.

# Rating label with serial number

4.2 Deflectors and Cutting Attachments

The illustrations show examples of deflectors and cutting

attachments. Approved combinations are listed in this

instruction manual, @21.

1 Universal Deflector

Protects user from flying debris and contact with the

cutting attachment.

2 Grass Cutting Blade

Cuts grass and weeds.

3 Transport Guard

Helps protect user from contact with metal cutting

attachments.

4 Mowing Head

The mowing head contains the mowing line.

5Skirt

Extends universal deflector for use with a mowing head.

6 Line Limiting Blade

Trims surplus mowing line to correct length.

4.3 Symbols

Meanings of symbols that may be on the trimmer and the

deflector:

This symbol denotes the fuel tank.

This symbol denotes the manual fuel pump.

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5 Safety Precautions

5.1 Warning Signs

Meanings of warning signs on the trimmer:

5.2 Intended Use

The STIHL FR 230 backpack trimmer is designed for the

following applications:

– with a mowing head: Mowing grass

– with a grass cutting blade: Mowing grass and weeds

WARNING

￭ Using the trimmer for purposes for which it is not designed

may result in serious or fatal injuries and damage to

property.

► Use the trimmer as described in this instruction manual.

This symbol denotes the starter grip and the

engine is started with the slide control in this

position.

Engine is operated with the slide control in this

position.

Engine is stopped when the slide control is in

this position.

Slide control is moved in this direction to stop the

engine.

Engine 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 shows the rated speed of the cutting

attachment.

5 Safety Precautions

Observe safety notices and take the necessary

precautions.

Read, understand and save the instruction

manual.

Wear safety glasses, hearing protection and a

hard hat.

Wear safety boots.

Wear work gloves.

Observe safety notices on kickback and take the

necessary precautions.

Observe safety notices on flying debris and take

the necessary precautions.

Maintain safe distance.

15m (50ft)

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5 Safety Precautions

5.3 The Operator

WARNING

￭ Users who have had no instruction cannot recognize or

assess the risks involved in using the trimmer. The user or

other persons may sustain serious or fatal injuries.

► If you pass the trimmer is on to another user: Always

give them the instruction manual.

► Make sure the user meets the following requirements:

– The user must be rested.

– The user must be in good physical condition and

mental health to operate and work with the trimmer. If

the user’s physical, sensory or mental ability is

restricted, he or she may work only under the

supervision of or as instructed by a responsible

person.

– The user is 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 supervision in accordance with national

rules and regulations.

– The user has received instruction from a STIHL

servicing dealer or other experienced user before

working with the trimmer for the first time.

– The user must not be under the influence of alcohol,

medication or drugs.

► If you have any queries: Contact a STIHL servicing

dealer for assistance.

￭ The trimmer’s ignition system produces an

electromagnetic field. This field may interfere with some

pacemakers. This can result in serious or fatal injuries.

► If the user has a pacemaker: Make sure the pacemaker

is not affected.

5.4 Clothing and Equipment

WARNING

￭ Long hair can be sucked into the trimmer during operation.

This can result in serious injuries.

► Tie up and confine long hair so that it cannot be sucked

into the trimmer.

￭ Objects can be thrown through the air at high speed

during operation. This can result in personal injury.

► Wear a face shield.

► Wear long trousers made of durable material.

￭ Noise occurs during operation. Noise can harm your

hearing.

￭ Falling objects can cause head injuries.

￭ Dust can be whipped up during operation: Whipped up

dust can damage the respiratory passages and cause

allergic reactions.

► Wear a respirator.

￭ Inappropriate clothing can snag on wood, brush or the

trimmer. Not wearing personal protective equipment may

result in serious injury.

► Wear snug-fitting clothing.

► Do not wear a scarf or jewelry.

► Read, understand and save the instruction

manual.

► Wear close-fitting safety glasses. Suitable

safety glasses that have been tested and

labeled in accordance with EN 166 or

national standards are available from

retailers.

► Wear hearing protection.

► If there is a danger of falling objects during

operation: Wear a safety hard hat.

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5 Safety Precautions

￭ The user can come into contact with the rotating cutting

attachment during operation. This can result in serious

injuries.

► Wear footwear made of durable material.

► Wear long trousers made of durable material.

￭ The user can come into contact with the cutting

attachment or line limiting blade during cleaning and

maintenance work. This can result in personal injury.

￭ Wearing unsuitable footwear may cause you to slip or

stumble. This can result in personal injury.

► Wear sturdy enclosed footwear with non-slip soles.

5.5 Work Area and Surroundings

WARNING

￭ Bystanders, children and animals are not aware of the

dangers of the trimmer or flying debris. Bystanders,

children and animals may be seriously injured and

damage to property may occur.

► Maintain a clearance of 15 meters from objects.

► Do not leave the trimmer unattended.

► Make sure that children cannot play with the trimmer.

￭ Hot exhaust gas is emitted through the muffler while the

engine is running. Hot exhaust gas can ignite easily

flammable materials and cause a fire.

► Keep exhaust gas well away from easily flammable

materials.

5.6 Safe Condition

5.6.1 Trimmer

The trimmer is in a safe condition if the following points are

observed:

– The trimmer is not damaged.

– There is no fuel leaking from the trimmer.

– The fuel tank cap is closed.

– The trimmer is clean.

– The controls function properly and have not been

modified.

– A combination of cutting attachment and deflector

recommended in this instruction manual is mounted.

– Cutting attachment and deflector are properly mounted.

– Only original STIHL accessories designed for this trimmer

are fitted.

– Accessories are properly mounted.

WARNING

￭ If components do not comply with safety requirements,

they will no longer function properly, safety devices may

be rendered inoperative and fuel leaks may occur. This

can result in serious or fatal injuries.

► Work only with an undamaged trimmer.

► If fuel is leaking from the trimmer: Do not use the

trimmer and contact a STIHL dealer for assistance.

► Close the fuel tank cap.

► If the trimmer is dirty: Clean the trimmer.

► Never attempt to modify your trimmer. Exception:

Mounting one of the combinations of cutting attachment

and deflector recommended in this instruction manual.

► If the controls do not function properly: Do not use your

trimmer.

► Only fit original STIHL accessories designed for this

trimmer.

► If you are using a metal cutting attachment:

Wear steel-toed safety boots.

► Wear work gloves made of durable material.

► Do not allow bystanders, children or animals

within 15 meters of the work area.

15m (50ft)

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