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Fueling Instructions
Cap with grip
Screw cap
!
Warning!
!Warning!
!Warning!
Fuel your power tool in well-ventilated
areas, outdoors. Always shut off the
engine and allow it to cool before
refueling. Gasoline vapor pressure may
build up inside the fuel tank depending
on the fuel used, the weather conditions
and the tank venting system.
In order to reduce the risk of fuel spillage
and fire from an improperly tightened
fuel cap, correctly position and tighten
the fuel cap in the fuel tank opening.
Unit vibrations can cause
an improperly tightened
fuel filler cap to loosen or
come off and spill
quantities of fuel. In order
to reduce the risk of fuel
To do this with this STIHL
cap, raise the grip on the
top of the cap until it is
upright at a 90 ° angle.
Insert the cap in the fuel
spillage and fire, tighten the fuel filler cap
by hand as securely as possible.
In order to reduce the risk of burns and
other personal injury from escaping gas
vapor, remove the fuel filler cap on your
power tool carefully so as to allow any
pressure build-up in the tank to release
slowly. Never remove the fuel filler cap
while the engine is running.
tank opening with the
triangular marks on the grip of the cap
and on the fuel tank opening lining up.
Using the grip, turn the cap firmly
clockwise as far as it will go (approx. a
quarter turn).
Before Starting
!Warning!
Always check your power tool for proper
condition and operation before starting,
particularly the throttle trigger, throttle
trigger interlock, stop switch, cutting
attachment and deflector. The throttle
trigger must move freely and always
spring back to the idle position. Never
attempt to modify the controls or safety
devices. Never use a power tool that is
damaged or not properly maintained.
Select bare ground for fueling and move
at least 10 feet (3 m) from the fueling
spot before starting the engine. Wipe off
any spilled fuel before starting your
machine.
Fold the grip flush with the
top of the cap. If the grip
does not lie completely
flush with the cap and the
detent on the grip does
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Warning!
not fit in the
Check for fuel leakage while refueling
and during operation. If fuel leakage is
found, do not start or run the engine until
the leak is fixed and any spilled fuel has
been wiped away. Take care not to get
fuel on your clothing. If this happens,
change your clothing immediately.
corresponding recess in the filler neck,
the cap is not properly seated and
tightened and you must repeat the
above steps.
!
Warning!
Do not attach any cutting attachment to
a unit without proper installation of all
required parts. Failure to use the proper
parts may cause the head to fly off and
seriously injure the operator or
bystanders.
Different models may be equipped with
different fuel caps.
FS 45, FS 46
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| Categories | Blower Vacuum and Sweeper Manuals, STIHL Trimmer Manuals, Trimmer Manuals |
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| Tags | STIHL FS 45, STIHL FS 46 |
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| Language | English, Español |
| Product Brand | STIHL. Stihl Inc, USA - Corporate phone: (757) 486-9100. International Support Information: http://stihl.com Email: info@stihl.com, Trimmer |
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| Publisher | stihl.com |
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