Stihl Fs 130 R Manual

FS 130, FS 130 R
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29 The type and style of the 
harness/shoulder strap depend on the 
market.
The use of the shoulder strap is 
described in the chapter on "Approved 
Combinations of Cutting Attachment, 
Deflector, Handle and Harness".
Shoulder Strap
NPut on the shoulder strap (1).
NAdjust the length of the strap so that 
the carabiner (2) is about a hand’s 
width below your right hip.
NBalance the machine – see 
"Balancing the Machine".
Full Harness
NPut on the harness (1) and...

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30 NLoosen the screw (3).
Balancing the brushcutter
The unit is balanced differently, 
depending on the cutting attachment 
used.
Proceed as follows until the conditions 
specified under "Floating positions" 
have been met:
NAdjust the carrying ring.
NTighten the screw moderately.
NAllow the unit to hang freely.
NCheck the position obtained.Floating positions
Mowing tools (A) such as mowing 
heads, grass cutting blades and brush 
knives
Nshould just touch the ground....

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Operating elements
Control handle on handlebar
1Throttle lever lock
2Throttle trigger
3Slide controlControl handle on shaft
1Throttle lever lock
2Throttle trigger
3Slide control
Slide control positions
4STOP-0 – engine off – ignition is 
switched off
5Operating position F – Run – engine 
is running or can start
6START – Start – the ignition is 
switched on – the engine can be 
started
Symbol on slide control
7h – Stop sign and arrow – to switch 
off the engine, push the slide...

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32 Starting
NLay the machine on the ground in a 
secure position: It must rest on the 
engine support and the deflector for 
the cutting attachment
N(if present): Remove the transport 
guard on the cutting attachment
The cutting attachment must not touch 
the ground or any other objects – risk of 
accident!
NAssume a firm stance – possibilities: 
standing, bending or kneeling
NPress the machine firmly against 
the ground with the left hand – do 
not touch the throttle trigger or...

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33 NCrank the engine several times with 
the starter – to clear the combustion 
chamber
NReplace the spark plug – see "Spark 
plug"
NSet the slide control to START
NTurn the choke knob to e – even if 
the engine is cold!
NRestart the engine
Adjusting the throttle cable
NCheck throttle cable adjustment – 
see "Adjusting the throttle cable"
If the tank has been drained completely
NAfter refueling, press the manual 
fuel pump bulb at least five times – 
even if it is...

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Grass Cutting Blades up to 260 mm
NDisconnect wire rod from the 
transport guard.
NSwing wire rod outwards.NFit the transport guard on the cutting 
attachment from below.
NSwing wire rod into position.
NHook wire rod to the transport 
guard.
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Circular Saw Blades
NDisconnect wire rod from the 
transport guard.NSwing wire rod outwards.
NFit transport guard on saw blade 
from below, making sure the limit 
stop is properly seated in the 
recess.
NSwing wire rod into position.
NHook wire rod to the transport 
guard.
During break-in period
A factory-new machine should not be 
run at high revs (full throttle off load) for 
the first three tank fillings. This avoids 
unnecessary high loads during the 
break-in period. As...

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36 If there is a noticeable loss of engine 
power
NTurn the choke knob to g
NTake out the screw(1) and remove 
the filter cover (2). 
NClean away loose dirt from around 
the filter.
NGrip the filter element (3) at the 
cutout (arrow) in the filter 
housing (4) and remove it.
NFit a new filter element. As a 
temporary measure you can knock it 
out on the palm of your hand or blow 
it out with compressed air. Do not 
wash.
NReplace damaged parts.
Installing the filter
NInstall the...

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37 The muffler is equipped with a spark 
arresting screen.
NIf the engine is down on power, 
check the spark arresting screen in 
the muffler.
NWait for the muffler to cool down.
NMove the slide control to STOP-0.
NTake out the screw (1).
NTake out the screws (2) and remove 
the shroud (3).NTake out the screw (4).
NLift the spark arresting screen (5) 
and pull it out.
NClean the spark arresting screen. If 
the screen is damaged or heavily 
carbonized, fit a new one.
NRefit the...

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Checking the Spark Plug
NClean dirty spark plug.
NCheck electrode gap (A) and 
readjust if necessary – see chapter 
"Specifications."
NUse only resistor type spark plugs of 
the approved range.
Rectify problems which have caused 
fouling of spark plug:
–too much oil in fuel mix,
–dirty air filter,
–unfavorable running conditions, e.g. 
operating at part load.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire and burn injury, 
use only spark plugs authorized by 
STIHL. Always press...