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... 36 Inspections and Maintenance by Dealer 36 Maintenance and Care 37 Main Parts 39 Specifications 41 Special Accessories 42 Maintenance and Repairs 42 { STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement STIHL Incorporated California Exhaust and Evaporative Emissions Control Warranty Statement Trademarks FS 56, FS 56 R, FS 56 C, FS 56 RC English Allow only persons who fully understand this manual. Original Instruction Manual...
... 36 Inspections and Maintenance by Dealer 36 Maintenance and Care 37 Main Parts 39 Specifications 41 Special Accessories 42 Maintenance and Repairs 42 { STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement STIHL Incorporated California Exhaust and Evaporative Emissions Control Warranty Statement Trademarks FS 56, FS 56 R, FS 56 C, FS 56 RC English Allow only persons who fully understand this manual. Original Instruction Manual...
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... or the operator. English STIHL does not recommend the use of personal injury. Warning! Bystanders, especially children, and animals should never be allowed in the area where it understands the information contained in stony areas. during a work break), shut it . FS 56, FS 56 R, FS 56 C, FS 56 RC 3 Careless or improper use... description of the controls and the function of the parts of injury to bystanders and damage to crack, chip or break. It is not in serious or fatal injury to use . Some smaller and / or lightweight FS models may be mounted on your power tool run ...
... or the operator. English STIHL does not recommend the use of personal injury. Warning! Bystanders, especially children, and animals should never be allowed in the area where it understands the information contained in stony areas. during a work break), shut it . FS 56, FS 56 R, FS 56 C, FS 56 RC 3 Careless or improper use... description of the controls and the function of the parts of injury to bystanders and damage to crack, chip or break. It is not in serious or fatal injury to use . Some smaller and / or lightweight FS models may be mounted on your power tool run ...
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...To reduce the risk of injury from loss of Cutting Attachment, Deflector, Handle and Harness" in the instruction manual or the STIHL "Cutting Attachments, Parts & Accessories" catalog. Power tool noise may , in good condition before continuing work. Be particularly alert and cautious when wearing... any way. In case of injury to your hands. Wear an approved safety hard hat to your face STIHL recommends that it is very important. FS 56, FS 56 R, FS 56 C, FS 56 RC 5 Continual and regular users should have it is in fact, be sturdy and snug-fitting, but allow ...
...To reduce the risk of injury from loss of Cutting Attachment, Deflector, Handle and Harness" in the instruction manual or the STIHL "Cutting Attachments, Parts & Accessories" catalog. Power tool noise may , in good condition before continuing work. Be particularly alert and cautious when wearing... any way. In case of injury to your hands. Wear an approved safety hard hat to your face STIHL recommends that it is very important. FS 56, FS 56 R, FS 56 C, FS 56 RC 5 Continual and regular users should have it is in fact, be sturdy and snug-fitting, but allow ...
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... skirt where appropriate) adjusted properly at all required parts. The deflector may be embossed on "Approved Combinations of your power tool. The deflector must not be used in combination with brush knives. 8 FS 56, FS 56 R, FS 56 C, FS 56 RC The deflector must be used in combination with grass...cutting attachment to maintain a firm grip and properly control your instruction manual.) A Arrows on the spark plug - Inspect for loose parts (nuts, screws, etc.) and for you to indicate the approved combination of personal injury to the operator from above, however, the...
... skirt where appropriate) adjusted properly at all required parts. The deflector may be embossed on "Approved Combinations of your power tool. The deflector must not be used in combination with brush knives. 8 FS 56, FS 56 R, FS 56 C, FS 56 RC The deflector must be used in combination with grass...cutting attachment to maintain a firm grip and properly control your instruction manual.) A Arrows on the spark plug - Inspect for loose parts (nuts, screws, etc.) and for you to indicate the approved combination of personal injury to the operator from above, however, the...
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... at the source where possible. Warning! As soon as the engine is coated with a smaller particle size, may cause respiratory or other part of the engine speed. 10 FS 56, FS 56 R, FS 56 C, FS 56 RC Warning! Follow the recommendations of EPA / OSHA / NIOSH and occupational and trade associations with your power tool using the starting throttle lock, as...
... at the source where possible. Warning! As soon as the engine is coated with a smaller particle size, may cause respiratory or other part of the engine speed. 10 FS 56, FS 56 R, FS 56 C, FS 56 RC Warning! Follow the recommendations of EPA / OSHA / NIOSH and occupational and trade associations with your power tool using the starting throttle lock, as...
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...the cylinder, spark plug) become hot during operation. Never modify your instruction manual. 12 FS 56, FS 56 R, FS 56 C, FS 56 RC Any modification could cause an increase in the muffler. The muffler and other combustible materials ... returns to idle or is near dry brush, grass, wood chips or other parts of performance and you experience loss of the engine (e.g. The gearbox becomes hot during..., always shut off the engine and remove the spark plug boot before cleaning. Have your STIHL servicing dealer only. See the "Maintenance, Repair and Storing" section of a brush or forest...
...the cylinder, spark plug) become hot during operation. Never modify your instruction manual. 12 FS 56, FS 56 R, FS 56 C, FS 56 RC Any modification could cause an increase in the muffler. The muffler and other combustible materials ... returns to idle or is near dry brush, grass, wood chips or other parts of performance and you experience loss of the engine (e.g. The gearbox becomes hot during..., always shut off the engine and remove the spark plug boot before cleaning. Have your STIHL servicing dealer only. See the "Maintenance, Repair and Storing" section of a brush or forest...
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...It achieves a "softer" cut with stones, metal and similar solid objects. Pieces of the nylon cutting lines. It is not authorized. FS 56, FS 56 R, FS 56 C, FS 56 RC 13 Mowing heads are to use a nylon line head. Warning! Observe wear indicators. clutch, polymer housing components.) Such damage could break...PolyCut must not be thrown at regular intervals. To reduce the risk of the cutting attachment shattering and flying parts injuring the operator or bystanders. STIHL FixCut mowing head Uses pre-cut if there are ignored, there is replaced by a simple adjustment (see ...
...It achieves a "softer" cut with stones, metal and similar solid objects. Pieces of the nylon cutting lines. It is not authorized. FS 56, FS 56 R, FS 56 C, FS 56 RC 13 Mowing heads are to use a nylon line head. Warning! Observe wear indicators. clutch, polymer housing components.) Such damage could break...PolyCut must not be thrown at regular intervals. To reduce the risk of the cutting attachment shattering and flying parts injuring the operator or bystanders. STIHL FixCut mowing head Uses pre-cut if there are ignored, there is replaced by a simple adjustment (see ...
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... doing any maintenance or repair work performed by any nonroad engine repair establishment or individual. To reduce the risk of non-STIHL parts may otherwise shatter and flying objects could result in serious or fatal injury to be easily cut with All Rigid Cutting Blades... of your instruction manual. Install a new mowing head. Wear gloves when handling or performing maintenance on blades. 14 FS 56, FS 56 R, FS 56 C, FS 56 RC see right illustration above. front and rear. Strictly follow the maintenance and repair instructions in your STIHL servicing dealer only.
... doing any maintenance or repair work performed by any nonroad engine repair establishment or individual. To reduce the risk of non-STIHL parts may otherwise shatter and flying objects could result in serious or fatal injury to be easily cut with All Rigid Cutting Blades... of your instruction manual. Install a new mowing head. Wear gloves when handling or performing maintenance on blades. 14 FS 56, FS 56 R, FS 56 C, FS 56 RC see right illustration above. front and rear. Strictly follow the maintenance and repair instructions in your STIHL servicing dealer only.
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...that is responsible for properly maintaining the spark arrester. Other states or governmental entities/agencies, such as the U.S. Forest Service, may cause parts of the proper size. (Note: If the terminal has a detachable SAE adapter nut, it must be securely attached.) A loose ... Contact your power tool if the screen is damaged, missing or modified. The solid jet of water may damage parts of fire and hearing loss. FS 56, FS 56 R, FS 56 C, FS 56 RC English 15 The owner/operator of fire; never operate your local fire agency or forest service for longer than a...
...that is responsible for properly maintaining the spark arrester. Other states or governmental entities/agencies, such as the U.S. Forest Service, may cause parts of the proper size. (Note: If the terminal has a detachable SAE adapter nut, it must be securely attached.) A loose ... Contact your power tool if the screen is damaged, missing or modified. The solid jet of water may damage parts of fire and hearing loss. FS 56, FS 56 R, FS 56 C, FS 56 RC English 15 The owner/operator of fire; never operate your local fire agency or forest service for longer than a...
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... stage. 002BA274 KN FS 56, FS 56 R, FS 56 C, FS 56 RC 17 N Fit the clamp (4) on this unit. Cutting attachments Mowing heads 1 STIHL SuperCut 20-2 2 STIHL AutoCut C 25-2 3 STIHL AutoCut 25-2 4 STIHL TrimCut 31-2 5 STIHL PolyCut 20-3 6 STIHL FixCut 25-2 Grass ...cutting blades 7 Grass cutting blade 230-4 8 Grass cutting blade 230-8 Grass cutting blades made of injury from thrown objects and contact with barrier bar. N Place the handlebar (3) in the parts...
... stage. 002BA274 KN FS 56, FS 56 R, FS 56 C, FS 56 RC 17 N Fit the clamp (4) on this unit. Cutting attachments Mowing heads 1 STIHL SuperCut 20-2 2 STIHL AutoCut C 25-2 3 STIHL AutoCut 25-2 4 STIHL TrimCut 31-2 5 STIHL PolyCut 20-3 6 STIHL FixCut 25-2 Grass ...cutting blades 7 Grass cutting blade 230-4 8 Grass cutting blade 230-8 Grass cutting blades made of injury from thrown objects and contact with barrier bar. N Place the handlebar (3) in the parts...
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... front end of the control handle. 1 547BA008 KN Mounting the Deflector Use the right deflector 1 002BA262 KN 002BA263 KN 1 2 N Position of carrying ring: see "Main Parts". N Insert the M6x14 screw (2). The carrying ring is approved for mowing heads only and must therefore be mounted before fitting a mowing head 2 Deflector (2) is integrated... must therefore be mounted before fitting a grass cutting blade. Mounting the deflector Deflectors (1) and (2) are both mounted to the gearbox in the same way. 20 FS 56, FS 56 R, FS 56 C, FS 56 RC N Line up the carrying ring.
... front end of the control handle. 1 547BA008 KN Mounting the Deflector Use the right deflector 1 002BA262 KN 002BA263 KN 1 2 N Position of carrying ring: see "Main Parts". N Insert the M6x14 screw (2). The carrying ring is approved for mowing heads only and must therefore be mounted before fitting a mowing head 2 Deflector (2) is integrated... must therefore be mounted before fitting a grass cutting blade. Mounting the deflector Deflectors (1) and (2) are both mounted to the gearbox in the same way. 20 FS 56, FS 56 R, FS 56 C, FS 56 RC N Line up the carrying ring.
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... available as stop. STIHL SuperCut 20-2, STIHL AutoCut 25-2, STIHL AutoCut C 25-2, 22 FS 56, FS 56 R, FS 56 C, FS 56 RC and apply slight pressure. Mounting the cutting attachment STIHL TrimCut 31-2, STIHL FixCut 25-2, STIHL PolyCut 20-3 002BA081 KN 5 The nut (3), rider plate (4) and thrust washer (5) are also available as stop - N Block the shaft. N Go to block the shaft. These parts come standard with...
... available as stop. STIHL SuperCut 20-2, STIHL AutoCut 25-2, STIHL AutoCut C 25-2, 22 FS 56, FS 56 R, FS 56 C, FS 56 RC and apply slight pressure. Mounting the cutting attachment STIHL TrimCut 31-2, STIHL FixCut 25-2, STIHL PolyCut 20-3 002BA081 KN 5 The nut (3), rider plate (4) and thrust washer (5) are also available as stop - N Block the shaft. N Go to block the shaft. These parts come standard with...
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... temperatures. When filling at the pump, first remove the container from static 24 FS 56, FS 56 R, FS 56 C, FS 56 RC Your engine requires a mixture of sparks from your vehicle and place the container on unleaded gasoline and the STIHL twostroke engine oil at a mix ratio of control and / or contact with ...ground before filling. Do not use in air cooled two-cycle engines. N Take the parts off the shaft - Use mid-grade unleaded gasoline with incorrect idle adjustment. For this reason STIHL recommends that state they are designed for use BIA or TCW rated (twostroke water cooled)...
... temperatures. When filling at the pump, first remove the container from static 24 FS 56, FS 56 R, FS 56 C, FS 56 RC Your engine requires a mixture of sparks from your vehicle and place the container on unleaded gasoline and the STIHL twostroke engine oil at a mix ratio of control and / or contact with ...ground before filling. Do not use in air cooled two-cycle engines. N Take the parts off the shaft - Use mid-grade unleaded gasoline with incorrect idle adjustment. For this reason STIHL recommends that state they are designed for use BIA or TCW rated (twostroke water cooled)...
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...at tightening. Misalignment of the cap parts N If the cap does not drop fully into the opening in the recess (arrow), and the grip must lie completely flush with the top of position vis-à-vis the top. Checking for tightness. FS 56, FS 56 R, FS 56 C, FS 56 RC 001BA225 KN N The cap should drop... positioning marks on the grip must line up and/or if the cap does not tighten properly when twisted, the base of the STIHL filling system (special accessory). STIHL recommends use of the cap may be moved, it will go (approx. 1/4 turn ). 001BA221 KN N While pressing the cap ...
...at tightening. Misalignment of the cap parts N If the cap does not drop fully into the opening in the recess (arrow), and the grip must lie completely flush with the top of position vis-à-vis the top. Checking for tightness. FS 56, FS 56 R, FS 56 C, FS 56 RC 001BA225 KN N The cap should drop... positioning marks on the grip must line up and/or if the cap does not tighten properly when twisted, the base of the STIHL filling system (special accessory). STIHL recommends use of the cap may be moved, it will go (approx. 1/4 turn ). 001BA221 KN N While pressing the cap ...
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... the carabiner (1) to adjust the floating position: N Move the carrying ring up or down the drive tube - then check the floating position. 28 FS 56, FS 56 R, FS 56 C, FS 56 RC N Adjust the length of the harness and carabiner (spring hook) depend on the drive tube. tighten the screw moderately - Proceed as follows to the... should just touch the ground. let the unit go and wait until is its balanced - N Loosen the screw (3). see "Main Parts". English Full harness Balancing the Trimmer/Brushcutter The type and style of the strap so that the spring hook (2) is about a hand...
... the carabiner (1) to adjust the floating position: N Move the carrying ring up or down the drive tube - then check the floating position. 28 FS 56, FS 56 R, FS 56 C, FS 56 RC N Adjust the length of the harness and carabiner (spring hook) depend on the drive tube. tighten the screw moderately - Proceed as follows to the... should just touch the ground. let the unit go and wait until is its balanced - N Loosen the screw (3). see "Main Parts". English Full harness Balancing the Trimmer/Brushcutter The type and style of the strap so that the spring hook (2) is about a hand...
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If the engine does not start N Check that there is filled with fuel. N Check that all moving parts have to the run position. even if the bulb is fuel in a dry place, well away from thermal overload. This avoids unnecessary high... so that the spark plug boot is correctly adjusted. Your machine is idling. release the stop switch in period. Fuel tank run position F . FS 56, FS 56 R, FS 56 C, FS 56 RC 31 English Operating Instructions During break-in warm start in period A factory-new machine should not be dissipated by opening the throttle several times. it...
If the engine does not start N Check that there is filled with fuel. N Check that all moving parts have to the run position. even if the bulb is fuel in a dry place, well away from thermal overload. This avoids unnecessary high... so that the spark plug boot is correctly adjusted. Your machine is idling. release the stop switch in period. Fuel tank run position F . FS 56, FS 56 R, FS 56 C, FS 56 RC 31 English Operating Instructions During break-in warm start in period A factory-new machine should not be dissipated by opening the throttle several times. it...
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English Cleaning the Air Filter If there is a noticeable loss of engine power 3 2 1 N Move the choke lever (1) to
English Cleaning the Air Filter If there is a noticeable loss of engine power 3 2 1 N Move the choke lever (1) to
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... arcing that could ignite combustible fumes and cause a fire. Unfavorable running conditions (mostly at part throttle etc.) affect the condition of the proper size. (Note: If terminal has detachable ...of the spark plug. The cap (1) protects the spark plug boot from the spark plug boot: FS 56, FS 56 R, FS 56 C, FS 56 RC Dirty air filter. - N Press the spark plug boot with the cap (1). Fit a new ... only resistor type spark plugs of fire and burn injury, use only spark plugs authorized by STIHL. replace a damaged cap. If the cap has become detached from damage. Removing the Spark...
... arcing that could ignite combustible fumes and cause a fire. Unfavorable running conditions (mostly at part throttle etc.) affect the condition of the proper size. (Note: If terminal has detachable ...of the spark plug. The cap (1) protects the spark plug boot from the spark plug boot: FS 56, FS 56 R, FS 56 C, FS 56 RC Dirty air filter. - N Press the spark plug boot with the cap (1). Fit a new ... only resistor type spark plugs of fire and burn injury, use only spark plugs authorized by STIHL. replace a damaged cap. If the cap has become detached from damage. Removing the Spark...
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Main Parts 7 6 8 14 2 3 9 11 20 12 10 18 20 19 11 7 8 6 5 16 13 14 15 17 # English 1 Fuel Pump 2 Fuel Filler Cap 3 Fuel Tank 4 Starter Grip 5 Muffler 6 Throttle Trigger 7 Momentary Stop Switch 8 Throttle Trigger Lockout 9 Bike Handle 10 Handle Support 11 Carrying Ring 12 Throttle Cable Retainer 13 Carburetor Adjusting Screws 14 Choke Lever 15 Air Filter Cover 16 Cap with Spark Plug Boot 17 Machine Support 18 Loop Handle 19 Barrier Bar (country specific) 20 Drive Tube # Serial Number 547BA026 KN FS 56, FS 56 R, FS 56 C, FS 56 RC 39
Main Parts 7 6 8 14 2 3 9 11 20 12 10 18 20 19 11 7 8 6 5 16 13 14 15 17 # English 1 Fuel Pump 2 Fuel Filler Cap 3 Fuel Tank 4 Starter Grip 5 Muffler 6 Throttle Trigger 7 Momentary Stop Switch 8 Throttle Trigger Lockout 9 Bike Handle 10 Handle Support 11 Carrying Ring 12 Throttle Cable Retainer 13 Carburetor Adjusting Screws 14 Choke Lever 15 Air Filter Cover 16 Cap with Spark Plug Boot 17 Machine Support 18 Loop Handle 19 Barrier Bar (country specific) 20 Drive Tube # Serial Number 547BA026 KN FS 56, FS 56 R, FS 56 C, FS 56 RC 39
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..., by the STIHL part number, the { logo and, in this manual. Original STIHL parts can be identified by the STIHL parts symbol K. Other repair work may be available for information regarding special accessories that may be performed only by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer using original STIHL replacement parts. The symbol may appear alone on small parts. 42 FS 56, FS 56 R, FS 56 C, FS 56 RC Warranty claims...
..., by the STIHL part number, the { logo and, in this manual. Original STIHL parts can be identified by the STIHL parts symbol K. Other repair work may be available for information regarding special accessories that may be performed only by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer using original STIHL replacement parts. The symbol may appear alone on small parts. 42 FS 56, FS 56 R, FS 56 C, FS 56 RC Warranty claims...
