The fs 38 is a lightweight gas powered grass trimmer for homeowner use.
Stihl fs 38 grass trimmer fuel mix.
All of stihl s recent trimmer models including those with 4 mix engines rely on a 50 to 1 fuel oil ratio that ratio translates to 2 6 fluid ounces of oil for every gallon of gasoline.
Weight excluding fuel cutting tool and guard 2 k factor according to dir 2006 42 ec 2 5 db a.
Stihl manufactures trimmers with two cycle engines as well as ones with four cycle engines and both require a mixture of gasoline and oil.
Stihl premium two stroke engine oil comes in individual bottles of 100ml 200ml 500ml and 1000ml 1 l.
Side and tighten it down firmly.
Mounting the loop handle place the square nut 4 in the loop handle turn the handle to the vertical insert the screw 5 from the other position.
If you re mixing 5 gallons of gas you would add 12 8 ounces of oil you seldom have to measure out the oil most two cycle oil comes in calibrated containers and you can determine the amount you re using by.
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To mix the fuel first pour the engine oil and then the petrol into a suitable can approved for use with fuel.
It features a curved shaft to improve maneuverability in tight areas and a tapaction autocut sup sup 6 2 cutting head in a lightweight balanced design to increase comfort and reduce operator fatigue.
The term trimmer is used to designate an fs unit that is equipped with a nylon line head or a head with flexible plastic blades i e the polycut head fs models with an r.
My stihl weed trimmer is dying at full throttle.
The fs 38 offers exceptional handling and maneuverability and with its lightweight design it s a great string trimmer for any homeowner.
Lightest brush cutter in the stihl range.
Fs 38 light and easy to use 0 65kw grass trimmer.
Before pouring this mix into the fuel tank first mix it thoroughly by shaking the can.
Fs 38 english 3 the terminology utilized in this manual when referring to the power tool reflects the type of cutting attachments that may be mounted on it.
For stihl premium two stroke engine oil 1 50.
Shoulder strap cutting attachments shoulder strap may be used mowing heads stihl autocut c 52 stihl autocut 5 2 stihl durocut 5 2 stihl polycut 6 3 fs 38.
Ideal for trimming grass edges.
We recommend the following mix ratio.
