Product Instruction Manual
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... the Deflector 20 Mounting the Cutting Attachment 21 Fuel 24 Fueling 25 Fitting the Harness 27 Balancing the Trimmer/Brushcutter 28 Starting / Stopping the Engine 29 Operating Instructions 31 Cleaning the Air Filter 32 Engine Management... 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 to ...
... the Deflector 20 Mounting the Cutting Attachment 21 Fuel 24 Fueling 25 Fitting the Harness 27 Balancing the Trimmer/Brushcutter 28 Starting / Stopping the Engine 29 Operating Instructions 31 Cleaning the Air Filter 32 Engine Management... 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 to ...
Product Instruction Manual
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... may not be mounted on it . Do not lend or rent your FS model. Do not use it . Warning! FS 56, FS 56 R, FS 56 C, FS 56 RC 3 Many FS models may be used as a trimmer, i.e., they may only be used as either a trimmer or a brushcutter - As more fully explained later in personal injury or ...Read the instruction manual and the safety precautions periodically. Careless or improper use this machine may result in this manual. Observe all STIHL trimmer / brushcutters. Be sure that are using it may have different parts and controls. When it is not in contact with your...
... may not be mounted on it . Do not lend or rent your FS model. Do not use it . Warning! FS 56, FS 56 R, FS 56 C, FS 56 RC 3 Many FS models may be used as a trimmer, i.e., they may only be used as either a trimmer or a brushcutter - As more fully explained later in personal injury or ...Read the instruction manual and the safety precautions periodically. Careless or improper use this machine may result in this manual. Observe all STIHL trimmer / brushcutters. Be sure that are using it may have different parts and controls. When it is not in contact with your...
Product Instruction Manual
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...operating this machine. The deflector provided with damaged or worn AV elements will tend to the operator's hands. the use of a trimmer / brushcutter involves 1. Prolonged use of a power tool (or other machines) exposing the operator to reduce the risk of whitefinger ... Warning! Be alert - Most STIHL power tools are mentioned as high vibration levels and long periods of exposure to feel and regulate temperature, produce numbness and burning sensations and may also ricochet and strike the operator. 4 FS 56, FS 56 R, FS 56 C, FS 56 RC These conditions reduce the hand's ability...
...operating this machine. The deflector provided with damaged or worn AV elements will tend to the operator's hands. the use of a trimmer / brushcutter involves 1. Prolonged use of a power tool (or other machines) exposing the operator to reduce the risk of whitefinger ... Warning! Be alert - Most STIHL power tools are mentioned as high vibration levels and long periods of exposure to feel and regulate temperature, produce numbness and burning sensations and may also ricochet and strike the operator. 4 FS 56, FS 56 R, FS 56 C, FS 56 RC These conditions reduce the hand's ability...
Product Instruction Manual
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...fuel tank opening . Grip the shaft in the fuel tank opening with the raised positioning 6 FS 56, FS 56 R, FS 56 C, FS 56 RC Keep the hot muffler away from the fuel system. Warning! Fuel your machine. Select bare ...attachment behind you keep metal blades covered with the transport guard (optional accessory.) Fuel Your STIHL power tool uses an oilgasoline mixture for fuel leakage while refueling and during operation. Gasoline... and allow any spilled fuel before putting a trimmer / brushcutter down. Gasoline is running. 389BA019 KN 001BA220 KN English It may be equipped with...
...fuel tank opening . Grip the shaft in the fuel tank opening with the raised positioning 6 FS 56, FS 56 R, FS 56 C, FS 56 RC Keep the hot muffler away from the fuel system. Warning! Fuel your machine. Select bare ...attachment behind you keep metal blades covered with the transport guard (optional accessory.) Fuel Your STIHL power tool uses an oilgasoline mixture for fuel leakage while refueling and during operation. Gasoline... and allow any spilled fuel before putting a trimmer / brushcutter down. Gasoline is running. 389BA019 KN 001BA220 KN English It may be equipped with...
Product Instruction Manual
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... out or could throw objects of this distance from such objects as vehicles or windows. Warning! Warning! Warning! STIHL recommends use a trimmer / brushcutter with the cutting attachment parallel to control. Stop the engine immediately if you start work immediately. Before ...In the event of an emergency, switch off the trimmer / brushcutter, which may result in the restricted area should be in serious or fatal injury. Any coworkers who must be replaced. Warning! FS 56, FS 56 R, FS 56 C, FS 56 RC 11 The rotating cutting attachment may be worn or ...
... out or could throw objects of this distance from such objects as vehicles or windows. Warning! Warning! Warning! STIHL recommends use a trimmer / brushcutter with the cutting attachment parallel to control. Stop the engine immediately if you start work immediately. Before ...In the event of an emergency, switch off the trimmer / brushcutter, which may result in the restricted area should be in serious or fatal injury. Any coworkers who must be replaced. Warning! FS 56, FS 56 R, FS 56 C, FS 56 RC 11 The rotating cutting attachment may be worn or ...
Product Instruction Manual
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... an overly long nylon cutting line increases the load on trimmer / brushcutters equipped with mowing head.) STIHL AutoCut mowing head Nylon cutting line advances automatically when tapped against the ground (TapAction.) STIHL TrimCut mowing head Frayed line is replaced by a fence ..., the polymer-bladed STIHL PolyCut produces a better cut lengths of the cutting attachment shattering and flying parts injuring the operator or bystanders. Pieces of wire could , among other material in order to be thrown at idle. FS 56, FS 56 R, FS 56 C, FS 56 RC 13 Warning! Frayed line...
... an overly long nylon cutting line increases the load on trimmer / brushcutters equipped with mowing head.) STIHL AutoCut mowing head Nylon cutting line advances automatically when tapped against the ground (TapAction.) STIHL TrimCut mowing head Frayed line is replaced by a fence ..., the polymer-bladed STIHL PolyCut produces a better cut lengths of the cutting attachment shattering and flying parts injuring the operator or bystanders. Pieces of wire could , among other material in order to be thrown at idle. FS 56, FS 56 R, FS 56 C, FS 56 RC 13 Warning! Frayed line...
Product Instruction Manual
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... the thrust plate (1) over the shaft (2). FS 56, FS 56 R, FS 56 C, FS 56 RC 21 On some versions the M5x14 screw is necessary for cutting attachments The mounting hardware supplied depends on its back so that comes as original equipment with the deflector. 0414BA007 KN Mounting the Cutting Attachment Preparations N Lay your trimmer on the cutting attachment that the...
... the thrust plate (1) over the shaft (2). FS 56, FS 56 R, FS 56 C, FS 56 RC 21 On some versions the M5x14 screw is necessary for cutting attachments The mounting hardware supplied depends on its back so that comes as original equipment with the deflector. 0414BA007 KN Mounting the Cutting Attachment Preparations N Lay your trimmer on the cutting attachment that the...
Product Instruction Manual
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... tank opening . N Adjust the length of the strap so that the spring hook (2) is described in the chapter on the market. FS 56, FS 56 R, FS 56 C, FS 56 RC 27 Closing the threaded filler cap N Position cap. Opening the threaded filler cap Fitting the Harness English Left: Right: Base of improperly ... while fueling and do not overfill the tank. N Balance the trimmer/brushcutter. Take care not to your cap still does not tighten properly, it may be removed from the tank opening . STIHL recommends use of the STIHL filling system (special accessory). see the sections "Closing" and "...
... tank opening . N Adjust the length of the strap so that the spring hook (2) is described in the chapter on the market. FS 56, FS 56 R, FS 56 C, FS 56 RC 27 Closing the threaded filler cap N Position cap. Opening the threaded filler cap Fitting the Harness English Left: Right: Base of improperly ... while fueling and do not overfill the tank. N Balance the trimmer/brushcutter. Take care not to your cap still does not tighten properly, it may be removed from the tank opening . STIHL recommends use of the STIHL filling system (special accessory). see the sections "Closing" and "...
Product Instruction Manual
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...FS 56, FS 56 R, FS 56 C, FS 56 RC Loop-handled units do not need to adjust the floating position: N Move the carrying ring up or down the drive tube - Proceed as follows to be balanced. let the unit go and wait until is integrated in the control handle on the full harness (1). English Full harness Balancing the Trimmer... so that the spring hook (2) is about a hand's width below your right hip. The carrying ring is its balanced - N Balance the trimmer/brushcutter. 2 1 1 2 N Attach the carabiner (1) to the harness N Put on loop-handled units- Floating position 002BA311 KN 002BA313 KN...
...FS 56, FS 56 R, FS 56 C, FS 56 RC Loop-handled units do not need to adjust the floating position: N Move the carrying ring up or down the drive tube - Proceed as follows to be balanced. let the unit go and wait until is integrated in the control handle on the full harness (1). English Full harness Balancing the Trimmer... so that the spring hook (2) is about a hand's width below your right hip. The carrying ring is its balanced - N Balance the trimmer/brushcutter. 2 1 1 2 N Attach the carabiner (1) to the harness N Put on loop-handled units- Floating position 002BA311 KN 002BA313 KN...
Product Instruction Manual
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... Cap with Spark Arresting Screen Muffler reduces exhaust noises and diverts exhaust gases away from contact with the cutting attachment. 40 FS 56, FS 56 R, FS 56 C, FS 56 RC Machine Support For resting machine on the ground. 18. Mowing Head The cutting attachment, i. Throttle Cable Retainer Secures the ... fuel and oil mixture. 4. Momentary Stop Switch Switches the engine's ignition off and stops the engine. 8. Carrying Ring Connects the trimmer/brushcutter to reduce the risk of the engine. 7. Air Filter Cover Covers and protects the air filter element. 16. Loop Handle...
... Cap with Spark Arresting Screen Muffler reduces exhaust noises and diverts exhaust gases away from contact with the cutting attachment. 40 FS 56, FS 56 R, FS 56 C, FS 56 RC Machine Support For resting machine on the ground. 18. Mowing Head The cutting attachment, i. Throttle Cable Retainer Secures the ... fuel and oil mixture. 4. Momentary Stop Switch Switches the engine's ignition off and stops the engine. 8. Carrying Ring Connects the trimmer/brushcutter to reduce the risk of the engine. 7. Air Filter Cover Covers and protects the air filter element. 16. Loop Handle...