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Table Of Contents

STIHL FS 45
1 Guide to Using this Manual
- 1.1 Pictograms
- 1.2 Symbols in text
- 1.3 Engineering improvements
2 Safety Precautions and Working Techniques
- 2.1 Clothing and equipment
- 2.2 Transporting the machine
- 2.3 Refueling
- 2.4 Before starting
- 2.5 Starting the engine
- 2.6 Holding and guiding the machine
- 2.7 While working
- 2.8 Vibrations
- 2.9 Maintenance and Repairs
- 2.10 Cutting Attachments and Deflectors
- 2.11 Mowing Head with Nylon Lines
- 2.12 STIHL PolyCut 6-3 Mowing Head with Polymer Blades
3 Approved Combinations of Cutting Attachment, Deflector, Handle and Harness
- 3.1 Permissible combinations
- 3.2 Cutting attachments
- 3.3 Deflector
- 3.4 Handle
- 3.5 Carrying strap
4 Mounting the Loop Handle
- 4.1 Version A
- 4.2 Version B
5 Mounting the Deflector
6 Mounting the Cutting Attachment
- 6.1 Placing power tool on the ground
- 6.2 Thrust Plate
- 6.3 Blocking the Shaft
- 6.4 Fitting the mowing head with screw mounting
- 6.5 Removing the Mowing Head
- 6.6 Fitting Mowing Head without Screw Mounting
- 6.7 Removing the Mowing Head
7 Fuel
- 7.1 STIHL MotoMix
- 7.2 Mixing Fuel
- 7.3 Storing Fuel
8 Fueling
9 Starting / Stopping the Engine
- 9.1 Controls
- 9.2 Starting
- 9.3 Stopping the engine
- 9.4 If engine does not start
10 Operating Instructions
- 10.1 During break-in period
- 10.2 During Operation
- 10.3 After Finishing Work
11 Cleaning the Air Filter
- 11.1 If there is a noticeable loss of engine power
12 Adjusting the Carburetor
- 12.1 General Information
- 12.2 Preparations
- 12.3 Different Standard Settings
- 12.4 Identifying the Carburetor
- 12.5 Standard Setting on Carburetor1
- 12.6 Standard Setting on Carburetor2
- 12.7 Adjusting Idle Speed
- 12.8 Fine Tuning for Operation at High Altitude
13 Spark Plug
- 13.1 Removing the Spark Plug
- 13.2 Checking the Spark Plug
- 13.3 Installing the spark plug
14 Engine Running Behavior
15 Storing the Machine
16 Maintaining the Mowing Head
- 16.1 Placing power tool on the ground
- 16.2 Replacing Nylon Line
- 16.3 Adjusting Nylon Line
- 16.4 Replacing Nylon Line
- 16.5 Replacing Cutting Blades
17 Inspections and Maintenance by Dealer
- 17.1 Maintenance work
- 17.2 Fuel pickup body in tank
- 17.3 Spark Arrestor in Muffler and Spacer
18 Maintenance and Care
19 Main Parts
20 Specifications
- 20.1 Engine
- 20.2 Ignition system
- 20.3 Fuel system
- 20.4 Weight
- 20.5 Sound and Vibration Levels
- 20.6 REACH
- 20.7 Exhaust Emissions
21 Maintenance and Repairs
22 Disposal
23 EC Declaration of Conformity

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