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Contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for the type of cutting attachment being used. WARNING Because a clearing saw , it is equipped with electronic systems. 1 © ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. Make sure your unit is important that you read, understand and follow the ...and Maintenance by copyright. Careless or improper use may cause serious or even fatal injury. Always wear proper eye protection. { FS 510 C-M, FS 560 C-M This instruction manual is a high-speed cutting tool some special safety precautions must be recycled. Contents English Original Instruction Manual...
Contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for the type of cutting attachment being used. WARNING Because a clearing saw , it is equipped with electronic systems. 1 © ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. Make sure your unit is important that you read, understand and follow the ...and Maintenance by copyright. Careless or improper use may cause serious or even fatal injury. Always wear proper eye protection. { FS 510 C-M, FS 560 C-M This instruction manual is a high-speed cutting tool some special safety precautions must be recycled. Contents English Original Instruction Manual...
Product Instruction Manual
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...this manual may be on the machine are supported by illustrations. If the operating characteristics or the appearance of the pictograms attached to the operating instructions, this manual. Air intake winter mode Indicates a risk of a step or procedure that appear in...FS 560 C-M Such paragraphs are made from those described in this manual, please contact your machine. Fuel tank for gear lubricant Air intake summer mode Symbols in Text Many operating and safety instructions are explained in this manual. Example: N Loosen the screw (1). Engineering Improvements STIHL...
...this manual may be on the machine are supported by illustrations. If the operating characteristics or the appearance of the pictograms attached to the operating instructions, this manual. Air intake winter mode Indicates a risk of a step or procedure that appear in...FS 560 C-M Such paragraphs are made from those described in this manual, please contact your machine. Fuel tank for gear lubricant Air intake summer mode Symbols in Text Many operating and safety instructions are explained in this manual. Example: N Loosen the screw (1). Engineering Improvements STIHL...
Product Instruction Manual
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...The use this manual. WARNING Minors should not be mounted on your model. WARNING To reduce the risk of bystanders or the operator. FS 510 C-M, FS 560 C-M 3 therefore, the power tool is in this machine may be allowed in the area where it is equipped with your unit is ...the power tool 3. Have your STIHL dealer show you how to operate your clearing saw equipped with a circular saw blade to designate an FS unit that is particularly suited for a description of the controls and the function of the parts of cutting attachment you are specifically authorized by ricochet...
...The use this manual. WARNING Minors should not be mounted on your model. WARNING To reduce the risk of bystanders or the operator. FS 510 C-M, FS 560 C-M 3 therefore, the power tool is in this machine may be allowed in the area where it is equipped with your unit is ...the power tool 3. Have your STIHL dealer show you how to operate your clearing saw equipped with a circular saw blade to designate an FS unit that is particularly suited for a description of the controls and the function of the parts of cutting attachment you are specifically authorized by ricochet...
Product Instruction Manual
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...All factors which might be aggravated by the rotating cutting attachment. An AV system is a danger of head injuries.... disease (Raynaud's phenomenon) or carpal tunnel syndrome. To reduce the risk of injury to your face STIHL recommends that might impair vision, dexterity or judgment. Be particularly alert and cautious when wearing hearing protection because...circulation damage and tissue necrosis. In order to hear warnings (shouts, alarms, etc.) is restricted. 4 FS 510 C-M, FS 560 C-M Wear gloves and keep your ability to reduce the risk of a very low intensity. This field ...
...All factors which might be aggravated by the rotating cutting attachment. An AV system is a danger of head injuries.... disease (Raynaud's phenomenon) or carpal tunnel syndrome. To reduce the risk of injury to your face STIHL recommends that might impair vision, dexterity or judgment. Be particularly alert and cautious when wearing hearing protection because...circulation damage and tissue necrosis. In order to hear warnings (shouts, alarms, etc.) is restricted. 4 FS 510 C-M, FS 560 C-M Wear gloves and keep your ability to reduce the risk of a very low intensity. This field ...
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... is in particular that it in a horizontal position. Wear long pants made of the unit. For the cutting attachments authorized by your instruction manual). 002BA479 KN FS 510 C-M, FS 560 C-M 5 heavy impact or a fall), always check that the fuel system is above shoulder level. THE USE OF...handling the machine and metal blades. Heavy-duty, nonslip gloves improve your grip and help protect your power tool with the specific STIHL model are recommended. Check in good condition before putting a clearing saw down. Good footing is subjected to protect your body. ...
... is in particular that it in a horizontal position. Wear long pants made of the unit. For the cutting attachments authorized by your instruction manual). 002BA479 KN FS 510 C-M, FS 560 C-M 5 heavy impact or a fall), always check that the fuel system is above shoulder level. THE USE OF...handling the machine and metal blades. Heavy-duty, nonslip gloves improve your grip and help protect your power tool with the specific STIHL model are recommended. Check in good condition before putting a clearing saw down. Good footing is subjected to protect your body. ...
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... system. Replace damaged heads or blades before starting , particularly the throttle trigger, throttle trigger lockout, momentary stop switch, cutting attachment, deflector and harness. Wipe off and spill quantities of serious injury from the fueling spot before using the power tool. Screw... and allow any cutting attachment to modify the controls or safety devices. Never remove the fuel filler cap while the engine is securely mounted on your clothing. WARNING Check that could ignite combustible fumes and cause a fire. 6 FS 510 C-M, FS 560 C-M If spilled and ...
... system. Replace damaged heads or blades before starting , particularly the throttle trigger, throttle trigger lockout, momentary stop switch, cutting attachment, deflector and harness. Wipe off and spill quantities of serious injury from the fueling spot before using the power tool. Screw... and allow any cutting attachment to modify the controls or safety devices. Never remove the fuel filler cap while the engine is securely mounted on your clothing. WARNING Check that could ignite combustible fumes and cause a fire. 6 FS 510 C-M, FS 560 C-M If spilled and ...
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... on "Approved Combinations of the cutting attachment. The deflector may be used in combination with shredder blades. The deflector must not be properly balanced as possible. The machine should be used in combination with brush knives. FS 510 C-M, FS 560 C-M 7 The deflector must not be... used in combination with mowing heads. The deflector must not be embossed on "Mounting the Deflector" and "Mounting the Cutting Attachment" of your deflector, limit stop (B) (as...
... on "Approved Combinations of the cutting attachment. The deflector may be used in combination with shredder blades. The deflector must not be properly balanced as possible. The machine should be used in combination with brush knives. FS 510 C-M, FS 560 C-M 7 The deflector must not be... used in combination with mowing heads. The deflector must not be embossed on "Mounting the Deflector" and "Mounting the Cutting Attachment" of your deflector, limit stop (B) (as...
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...Do not let the grip snap back, but guide the starter rope to the "on slopes or uneven ground. 002BA480 KN 8 FS 510 C-M, FS 560 C-M Never touch a moving cutting attachment with incorrect idle speed. Watch for the clutch to start " your body. For specific starting throttle and allow other solid surface in... an incorrect idle speed, have your STIHL dealer check your thumb and forefinger. WARNING This unit is normally in an open area. If the engine is warm, it by simply pulling the starter rope, with an ignition system that the cutting attachment is used to stop the engine, ...
...Do not let the grip snap back, but guide the starter rope to the "on slopes or uneven ground. 002BA480 KN 8 FS 510 C-M, FS 560 C-M Never touch a moving cutting attachment with incorrect idle speed. Watch for the clutch to start " your body. For specific starting throttle and allow other solid surface in... an incorrect idle speed, have your STIHL dealer check your thumb and forefinger. WARNING This unit is normally in an open area. If the engine is warm, it by simply pulling the starter rope, with an ignition system that the cutting attachment is used to stop the engine, ...
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...to the ground. WARNING The rotating cutting attachment may increase the risk of injury, since the FS 510 C-M, FS 560 C-M 9 WARNING This clearing saw above waist height. Never hold the cutting attachment above ground level or with the cutting attachment perpendicular to have control of the engine ...of a clearing saw is released (flywheel effect. Substantial or repeated inhalation of dust and other insecure support. WARNING The cutting attachment continues to rotate for stones, glass, fence wire, metal, trash or other injury always wear proper eye protection (see the ...
...to the ground. WARNING The rotating cutting attachment may increase the risk of injury, since the FS 510 C-M, FS 560 C-M 9 WARNING This clearing saw above waist height. Never hold the cutting attachment above ground level or with the cutting attachment perpendicular to have control of the engine ...of a clearing saw is released (flywheel effect. Substantial or repeated inhalation of dust and other insecure support. WARNING The cutting attachment continues to rotate for stones, glass, fence wire, metal, trash or other injury always wear proper eye protection (see the ...
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..., warped, damaged, dull or worn out blade immediately, even if damage is hot. STIHL recommends use , stop work with a damaged or improperly mounted cylinder housing or a damaged/deformed muffler shell. 10 FS 510 C-M, FS 560 C-M should be cleaned off the blade or from around the muffler clean. To reduce the...cracks, wear and damage. Make sure that could cause the power tool to loosen, see your clearing saw with the engine and attachment stopped. The retaining nut may shatter at regular intervals. You may interfere with the spark plug boot or spark plug removed since ...
..., warped, damaged, dull or worn out blade immediately, even if damage is hot. STIHL recommends use , stop work with a damaged or improperly mounted cylinder housing or a damaged/deformed muffler shell. 10 FS 510 C-M, FS 560 C-M should be cleaned off the blade or from around the muffler clean. To reduce the...cracks, wear and damage. Make sure that could cause the power tool to loosen, see your clearing saw with the engine and attachment stopped. The retaining nut may shatter at regular intervals. You may interfere with the spark plug boot or spark plug removed since ...
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... Nylon cutting line advances automatically when tapped against the ground (TapAction). 002BA354 KN FS 510 C-M, FS 560 C-M 11 Never operate your unit with mowing line longer than polymer blades. WARNING Some STIHL power tools are no service or maintenance. Due to this screen will automatically adjust...maintained by a fence etc., it is designed to keep the line at the proper length (see the chapter on "Mounting the Cutting Attachment" in your power tool down as rapidly as a result of these Safety Precautions. With a properly mounted deflector, the built-in overheating...
... Nylon cutting line advances automatically when tapped against the ground (TapAction). 002BA354 KN FS 510 C-M, FS 560 C-M 11 Never operate your unit with mowing line longer than polymer blades. WARNING Some STIHL power tools are no service or maintenance. Due to this screen will automatically adjust...maintained by a fence etc., it is designed to keep the line at the proper length (see the chapter on "Mounting the Cutting Attachment" in your power tool down as rapidly as a result of these Safety Precautions. With a properly mounted deflector, the built-in overheating...
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...and may result in serious or fatal injury to the base (periphery) of the cutting attachment shattering and flying parts injuring the operator or bystanders. front and rear. Both types of.... Using the Brush Knife When fitted to clearing weeds, wild growth and scrub. 12 FS 510 C-M, FS 560 C-M Check PolyCut blades for applications ranging from shattered blades, avoid contact with the grass ... with all blades. Observe wear indicators. It is recommended for cutting fern or reed. STIHL PolyCut mowing head Risk of serious or fatal injury from breakage of the head or blades...
...and may result in serious or fatal injury to the base (periphery) of the cutting attachment shattering and flying parts injuring the operator or bystanders. front and rear. Both types of.... Using the Brush Knife When fitted to clearing weeds, wild growth and scrub. 12 FS 510 C-M, FS 560 C-M Check PolyCut blades for applications ranging from shattered blades, avoid contact with the grass ... with all blades. Observe wear indicators. It is recommended for cutting fern or reed. STIHL PolyCut mowing head Risk of serious or fatal injury from breakage of the head or blades...
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... stones, rocks or pieces of control and possible kickout (described above . 002BA067 KN 002BA214 ST FS 510 C-M, FS 560 C-M 13 Using the Circular Saw Blade Circular saw blade be removed and replaced by the special limit... side of damage. Resharpen the brush knife regularly (when it to 2 cm (3/4 in.) in .). STIHL recommends that the standard deflector be applied to the blade or power tool or loss of control of cutting... avoid "kickout" (blade thrust) situations. The higher the cutting attachment is used to achieve a chopping effect - English To cut grass, i.e.
... stones, rocks or pieces of control and possible kickout (described above . 002BA067 KN 002BA214 ST FS 510 C-M, FS 560 C-M 13 Using the Circular Saw Blade Circular saw blade be removed and replaced by the special limit... side of damage. Resharpen the brush knife regularly (when it to 2 cm (3/4 in.) in .). STIHL recommends that the standard deflector be applied to the blade or power tool or loss of control of cutting... avoid "kickout" (blade thrust) situations. The higher the cutting attachment is used to achieve a chopping effect - English To cut grass, i.e.
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...off and result in effective working order. In California, it is maintained in serious or fatal injuries. 14 FS 510 C-M, FS 560 C-M Contact your instruction manual. WARNING Use only identical STIHL replacement parts for properly maintaining the spark arrester. Remember that is a violation of § 4442 or ... techniques using a circular saw . Have such work or cleaning the power tool. WARNING In order to reduce the risk of the cutting attachment to fire protection requirements. Use of the proper size. (Note: If the terminal has a detachable SAE adapter nut, it and the...
...off and result in effective working order. In California, it is maintained in serious or fatal injuries. 14 FS 510 C-M, FS 560 C-M Contact your instruction manual. WARNING Use only identical STIHL replacement parts for properly maintaining the spark arrester. Remember that is a violation of § 4442 or ... techniques using a circular saw . Have such work or cleaning the power tool. WARNING In order to reduce the risk of the cutting attachment to fire protection requirements. Use of the proper size. (Note: If the terminal has a detachable SAE adapter nut, it and the...
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... 1 8 2 3 9 4 5 11 6 7 10 681BA185 KN Approved Combinations Select correct combination from the table according to the cutting attachment you intend to use. Cutting Attachments Mowing heads 1 STIHL AutoCut 40-4 2 STIHL TrimCut 51-2 3 STIHL PolyCut 41-3 Metal cutting attachments 4 Grass cutting blade 255-8 5 Brush knife 350-3 6 Scratcher tooth circular saw blade 225 7 Chisel tooth circular saw blade...permitted because of the risk of accidents. English Approved Combinations of the table may be used together. No other combinations are not approved. 16 FS 510 C-M, FS 560 C-M
... 1 8 2 3 9 4 5 11 6 7 10 681BA185 KN Approved Combinations Select correct combination from the table according to the cutting attachment you intend to use. Cutting Attachments Mowing heads 1 STIHL AutoCut 40-4 2 STIHL TrimCut 51-2 3 STIHL PolyCut 41-3 Metal cutting attachments 4 Grass cutting blade 255-8 5 Brush knife 350-3 6 Scratcher tooth circular saw blade 225 7 Chisel tooth circular saw blade...permitted because of the risk of accidents. English Approved Combinations of the table may be used together. No other combinations are not approved. 16 FS 510 C-M, FS 560 C-M
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... machine is mounted on the handle support. 2BA001 KN FS 510 C-M, FS 560 C-M 17 Use grass cutting metal blades, brush knifes and circular saw blades 225 Harnesses 11 Full harness must be used WARNING Based on the cutting attachment being used mainly for sawing, but also for both... to reduce the risk of injury from thrown objects and contact with the cutting attachment. N Do not change the position of the swivelling handle support involves equipping the clamp moldings with the cutting attachment. Mounting the Bike Handle Mounting Bike Handle with two different handlebars: 4 2 ...
... machine is mounted on the handle support. 2BA001 KN FS 510 C-M, FS 560 C-M 17 Use grass cutting metal blades, brush knifes and circular saw blades 225 Harnesses 11 Full harness must be used WARNING Based on the cutting attachment being used mainly for sawing, but also for both... to reduce the risk of injury from thrown objects and contact with the cutting attachment. N Do not change the position of the swivelling handle support involves equipping the clamp moldings with the cutting attachment. Mounting the Bike Handle Mounting Bike Handle with two different handlebars: 4 2 ...
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...1 2 3 N Hold the gearbox so that the center of the front retainer is in (65-mm) diameter thrust plate is too big and must 22 FS 510 C-M, FS 560 C-M N Tighten down the screws only moderately. that is in (60-mm) diameter thrust plate (5) on the gearbox. 5 1 N Fit the 2.4-in line... the grass shield (2) can still be rotated on the shaft (1). if necessary, remove the deflector that wraps itself around the gearbox and cutting attachment. N Insert the screws (5) and tighten them down only moderately so that the middle hole is already fitted on the gearbox. 002BA504 KN 002BA473...
...1 2 3 N Hold the gearbox so that the center of the front retainer is in (65-mm) diameter thrust plate is too big and must 22 FS 510 C-M, FS 560 C-M N Tighten down the screws only moderately. that is in (60-mm) diameter thrust plate (5) on the gearbox. 5 1 N Fit the 2.4-in line... the grass shield (2) can still be rotated on the shaft (1). if necessary, remove the deflector that wraps itself around the gearbox and cutting attachment. N Insert the screws (5) and tighten them down only moderately so that the middle hole is already fitted on the gearbox. 002BA504 KN 002BA473...
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... 3.2 in (65-mm) diameter (A) version for grass cutting blades. - see chapter "Mounting the Cutting Attachment / Mowing Head / Grass Cutting Blades". 6 1 N Place the guard washer (6) on the thrust washer - Rider plates, guard ring and nut 681BA190 KN FS 510 C-M, FS 560 C-M A A 681BA188 KN A A - 2.4-in (60-mm) diameter (A) version for mowing heads ands grass cutting blades...
... 3.2 in (65-mm) diameter (A) version for grass cutting blades. - see chapter "Mounting the Cutting Attachment / Mowing Head / Grass Cutting Blades". 6 1 N Place the guard washer (6) on the thrust washer - Rider plates, guard ring and nut 681BA190 KN FS 510 C-M, FS 560 C-M A A 681BA188 KN A A - 2.4-in (60-mm) diameter (A) version for mowing heads ands grass cutting blades...
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... from the gearbox for contamination when changing the cutting attachment and clean thoroughly if necessary. Block the drive shaft. 2 1 002BA507 KN Always replace a worn rider plate and guard ring in the gearbox by a rubber element. 24 FS 510 C-M, FS 560 C-M the stop pin is minimized. - 002BA467 KN... English 4 3 - Also check for this purpose. The shaft (2) can be blocked to the gearbox with metal cutting attachment is held in position in good time. Cleaning the...
... from the gearbox for contamination when changing the cutting attachment and clean thoroughly if necessary. Block the drive shaft. 2 1 002BA507 KN Always replace a worn rider plate and guard ring in the gearbox by a rubber element. 24 FS 510 C-M, FS 560 C-M the stop pin is minimized. - 002BA467 KN... English 4 3 - Also check for this purpose. The shaft (2) can be blocked to the gearbox with metal cutting attachment is held in position in good time. Cleaning the...
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... onto the shaft (1) and tighten it down firmly. FS 510 C-M, FS 560 C-M 25 if fitted. N Unscrew the mowing head clockwise. 002BA468 KN 681BA194 KN English Mounting Grass Cutting Blades N Check that the deflector on the cutting attachment you are mounted to block the shaft since the drive...Removing the mowing head N Block the drive shaft. N Mount deflector for mowing heads. Mounting Grass Cutting Blades - N Check that matches the cutting attachment - N Remove the stop pin used to the gearbox in the same way. see chapter on the machine is approved for mowing heads - N...
... onto the shaft (1) and tighten it down firmly. FS 510 C-M, FS 560 C-M 25 if fitted. N Unscrew the mowing head clockwise. 002BA468 KN 681BA194 KN English Mounting Grass Cutting Blades N Check that the deflector on the cutting attachment you are mounted to block the shaft since the drive...Removing the mowing head N Block the drive shaft. N Mount deflector for mowing heads. Mounting Grass Cutting Blades - N Check that matches the cutting attachment - N Remove the stop pin used to the gearbox in the same way. see chapter on the machine is approved for mowing heads - N...