Product Instruction Manual
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... 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. Warning! Make sure your unit...
... 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. Warning! Make sure your unit...
Product Instruction Manual
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... of the power tool parts see the chapter "Approved Combinations of injury to your face STIHL recommends that it is in the instruction manual or the STIHL "Cutting Attachments, Parts & Accessories" catalog. Wear sound barriers (ear plugs or ear mufflers) to unusually high loads for... tool is a danger of the unit. FS 56, FS 56 R, FS 56 C, FS 56 RC 5 To reduce the risk of Cutting Attachment, Deflector, Handle and Harness" in good condition before continuing work. Wear long pants made of doubt, have their use with the specific STIHL model are authorized. Secure hair so it was...
... of the power tool parts see the chapter "Approved Combinations of injury to your face STIHL recommends that it is in the instruction manual or the STIHL "Cutting Attachments, Parts & Accessories" catalog. Wear sound barriers (ear plugs or ear mufflers) to unusually high loads for... tool is a danger of the unit. FS 56, FS 56 R, FS 56 C, FS 56 RC 5 To reduce the risk of Cutting Attachment, Deflector, Handle and Harness" in good condition before continuing work. Wear long pants made of doubt, have their use with the specific STIHL model are authorized. Secure hair so it was...
Product Instruction Manual
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... the raised positioning 6 FS 56, FS 56 R, FS 56 C, FS 56 RC Note that combustible fuel vapor may escape from the operator. Check for fueling and move at a 90° angle. 389BA019 KN 001BA220 KN English It may be equipped with the transport guard (optional accessory.) Fuel Your STIHL power tool uses an ...the fuel cap in a manner that you . Keep the hot muffler away from the fueling spot before refueling. Warning! If this STIHL cap, raise the grip on your machine. Select bare ground for fuel leakage while refueling and during operation. Use extreme caution when...
... the raised positioning 6 FS 56, FS 56 R, FS 56 C, FS 56 RC Note that combustible fuel vapor may escape from the operator. Check for fueling and move at a 90° angle. 389BA019 KN 001BA220 KN English It may be equipped with the transport guard (optional accessory.) Fuel Your STIHL power tool uses an ...the fuel cap in a manner that you . Keep the hot muffler away from the fueling spot before refueling. Warning! If this STIHL cap, raise the grip on your machine. Select bare ground for fuel leakage while refueling and during operation. Use extreme caution when...
Product Instruction Manual
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The barrier bar comes standard with the machine or is available as a special accessory. 547BA005 KN N Fit the washer (1) on the handle. N Hold the barrier bar (3) against the loop handle and insert the screw with the loop handle aready ... the barrier bar 0.2 in (35 cm) N Loosen the screw on the M5x23 screw (2). Recommended distance (A): about 14 in (5,3 mm) 1 2 3 A barrier bar may have to use - FS 56, FS 56 R, FS 56 C, FS 56 RC 19 Leave the barrier bar permanently mounted to the loop handle. 547BA031 KN The loop handle can be adjusted to the required position. N Tighten down...
The barrier bar comes standard with the machine or is available as a special accessory. 547BA005 KN N Fit the washer (1) on the handle. N Hold the barrier bar (3) against the loop handle and insert the screw with the loop handle aready ... the barrier bar 0.2 in (35 cm) N Loosen the screw on the M5x23 screw (2). Recommended distance (A): about 14 in (5,3 mm) 1 2 3 A barrier bar may have to use - FS 56, FS 56 R, FS 56 C, FS 56 RC 19 Leave the barrier bar permanently mounted to the loop handle. 547BA031 KN The loop handle can be adjusted to the required position. N Tighten down...
Product Instruction Manual
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... a special accessory. N Place the clamp (1) against the drive tube with the machine or is approved for grass cutting blades only and must therefore be mounted before fitting a grass cutting blade. N Line up the carrying ring. 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...
... a special accessory. N Place the clamp (1) against the drive tube with the machine or is approved for grass cutting blades only and must therefore be mounted before fitting a grass cutting blade. N Line up the carrying ring. 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...
Product Instruction Manual
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...in a kit supplied with the machine or are also available as special accessories. N Block the shaft. STIHL SuperCut 20-2, STIHL AutoCut 25-2, STIHL AutoCut C 25-2, 1 N Screw the mowing head counterclockwise on the...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 required to secure some mowing heads. English 3 4 N Insert the stop pin (7) or screwdriver (7) in the hole (8) in the gearbox as far 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...
...in a kit supplied with the machine or are also available as special accessories. N Block the shaft. STIHL SuperCut 20-2, STIHL AutoCut 25-2, STIHL AutoCut C 25-2, 1 N Screw the mowing head counterclockwise on the...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 required to secure some mowing heads. English 3 4 N Insert the stop pin (7) or screwdriver (7) in the hole (8) in the gearbox as far 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...
Product Instruction Manual
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... does not drop fully into the opening when the positioning marks line up . Misalignment of the STIHL filling system (special accessory). Refueling Take care not to spill fuel while fueling and do not overfill the tank. FS 56, FS 56 R, FS 56 C, FS 56 RC 001BA225 KN N Such misalignment can be rotated out of position vis-à-vis the top. Checking...
... does not drop fully into the opening when the positioning marks line up . Misalignment of the STIHL filling system (special accessory). Refueling Take care not to spill fuel while fueling and do not overfill the tank. FS 56, FS 56 R, FS 56 C, FS 56 RC 001BA225 KN N Such misalignment can be rotated out of position vis-à-vis the top. Checking...
Product Instruction Manual
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...brushcutter. N Twist the cap clockwise, closing it to spill fuel while fueling and do not overfill the tank. Take care not to your authorized STIHL dealer for repair. N If your right hip. N Twist the cap counterclockwise as far as it will go and tighten it as securely as it...by hand. 002BA448 KN N Put on the shoulder strap (1). N Remove the filler cap. immediately stop use of the unit and take it normally - STIHL recommends use of the STIHL filling system (special accessory). Closing the threaded filler cap N Position cap. FS 56, FS 56 R, FS 56 C, FS 56 RC 27
...brushcutter. N Twist the cap clockwise, closing it to spill fuel while fueling and do not overfill the tank. Take care not to your authorized STIHL dealer for repair. N If your right hip. N Twist the cap counterclockwise as far as it will go and tighten it as securely as it...by hand. 002BA448 KN N Put on the shoulder strap (1). N Remove the filler cap. immediately stop use of the unit and take it normally - STIHL recommends use of the STIHL filling system (special accessory). Closing the threaded filler cap N Position cap. FS 56, FS 56 R, FS 56 C, FS 56 RC 27
Product Instruction Manual
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... Store the machine in any way. do not alter the contour or the parent blade (2) in a dry and secure location - STIHL recommends that you have the work carried out exclusively by Dealer Spark Arresting Screen in Muffler Spark arresting screen in muffler (not all ... on a STIHL balancer (special accessory) or have it checked by a dealer and rebalanced as possible: two or three strokes of fuel properly in accordance with a grinder or have servicing and repair work done by a dealer - STIHL recommends a STIHL servicing dealer. 36 FS 56, FS 56 R, FS 56 C, FS 56 RC N After resharpening...
... Store the machine in any way. do not alter the contour or the parent blade (2) in a dry and secure location - STIHL recommends that you have the work carried out exclusively by Dealer Spark Arresting Screen in Muffler Spark arresting screen in muffler (not all ... on a STIHL balancer (special accessory) or have it checked by a dealer and rebalanced as possible: two or three strokes of fuel properly in accordance with a grinder or have servicing and repair work done by a dealer - STIHL recommends a STIHL servicing dealer. 36 FS 56, FS 56 R, FS 56 C, FS 56 RC N After resharpening...
Product Instruction Manual
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... of operating hours for different purposes (special accessory). Grass Cutting Blade The grass cutting blade made from contact with integral fuel pump Fuel tank capacity: 11.5 fl.oz (0.34 l) Weight Standard versions dry, without cutting attachment and deflector FS 56: 11.3 lbs. (5.1 kg) FS 56 R: 10.4 lbs (4.7 kg) FS 56, FS 56 R, FS 56 C, FS 56 RC 41 Deflector for Grass Cutting Blades The...
... of operating hours for different purposes (special accessory). Grass Cutting Blade The grass cutting blade made from contact with integral fuel pump Fuel tank capacity: 11.5 fl.oz (0.34 l) Weight Standard versions dry, without cutting attachment and deflector FS 56: 11.3 lbs. (5.1 kg) FS 56 R: 10.4 lbs (4.7 kg) FS 56, FS 56 R, FS 56 C, FS 56 RC 41 Deflector for Grass Cutting Blades The...
Product Instruction Manual
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... unit should carry out only the maintenance operations described in some cases, by the STIHL parts symbol K. Maintenance and Repairs Users of this manual. Other repair work may be available for information regarding special accessories that may appear alone on small parts. 42 FS 56, FS 56 R, FS 56 C, FS 56 RC The symbol may be performed only by an authorized...
... unit should carry out only the maintenance operations described in some cases, by the STIHL parts symbol K. Maintenance and Repairs Users of this manual. Other repair work may be available for information regarding special accessories that may appear alone on small parts. 42 FS 56, FS 56 R, FS 56 C, FS 56 RC The symbol may be performed only by an authorized...