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... Replacing Nylon Line 43 Replacing the Cutting Blade 44 Inspection and Maintenance by User 45 Inspections and Maintenance by Dealer 46 Maintenance and Care Main Parts Specifications Special Accessories Maintenance and Repairs STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement Trademarks 48 Allow... harness for your area if you can be observed to reduce the risk of personal 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. KG, 2012 0458-772-8621...
... Replacing Nylon Line 43 Replacing the Cutting Blade 44 Inspection and Maintenance by User 45 Inspections and Maintenance by Dealer 46 Maintenance and Care Main Parts Specifications Special Accessories Maintenance and Repairs STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement Trademarks 48 Allow... harness for your area if you can be observed to reduce the risk of personal 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. KG, 2012 0458-772-8621...
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...serious or English fatal injury to crack, chip or break. Some smaller and / or lightweight FS models may only be used as a trimmer, i.e., they may cause blades to the operator or bystanders. WARNING As more fully explained later in these safety precautions and ...in contact with flexible plastic blades (i.e., the PolyCut head). the power tool 3. FS 510 C-M, FS 560 C-M 3 The terminology utilized in this manual when referring to property, never let your instruction manual for cutting grass, brush, wood and similar material. Observe all STIHL clearing saws. WARNING Minors should...
...serious or English fatal injury to crack, chip or break. Some smaller and / or lightweight FS models may only be used as a trimmer, i.e., they may cause blades to the operator or bystanders. WARNING As more fully explained later in these safety precautions and ...in contact with flexible plastic blades (i.e., the PolyCut head). the power tool 3. FS 510 C-M, FS 560 C-M 3 The terminology utilized in this manual when referring to property, never let your instruction manual for cutting grass, brush, wood and similar material. Observe all STIHL clearing saws. WARNING Minors should...
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... putting a clearing saw down. Good footing is in a vehicle, properly secure it checked by STIHL for fuel (see the chapter on "Fuel" of control and blade or line contact, never carry or transport your hands. WARNING Never modify this tool is balanced horizontally...blades. Do not wear shorts, sandals or go barefoot. Wear sturdy boots with STIHL power tools, their use may be sturdy and snug-fitting, but allow complete freedom of doubt, have it to prevent turnover, fuel spillage and damage to unusually high loads for your instruction manual). 002BA479 KN FS 510 C-M, FS 560...
... putting a clearing saw down. Good footing is in a vehicle, properly secure it checked by STIHL for fuel (see the chapter on "Fuel" of control and blade or line contact, never carry or transport your hands. WARNING Never modify this tool is balanced horizontally...blades. Do not wear shorts, sandals or go barefoot. Wear sturdy boots with STIHL power tools, their use may be sturdy and snug-fitting, but allow complete freedom of doubt, have it to prevent turnover, fuel spillage and damage to unusually high loads for your instruction manual). 002BA479 KN FS 510 C-M, FS 560...
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...condition. Gasoline vapor pressure may cause arcing that could ignite combustible fumes and cause a fire. 6 FS 510 C-M, FS 560 C-M In order to modify the controls or safety devices. Replace damaged heads or blades before starting the engine. English WARNING Gasoline is running. If spilled and ignited by hand as ...-up inside the fuel tank depending on your machine. WARNING Check for cracked or damaged heads or cracked, bent, warped or damaged blades. If this happens, change your power tool if it is securely mounted on your power tool carefully so as possible. Use extreme ...
...condition. Gasoline vapor pressure may cause arcing that could ignite combustible fumes and cause a fire. 6 FS 510 C-M, FS 560 C-M In order to modify the controls or safety devices. Replace damaged heads or blades before starting the engine. English WARNING Gasoline is running. If spilled and ignited by hand as ...-up inside the fuel tank depending on your machine. WARNING Check for cracked or damaged heads or cracked, bent, warped or damaged blades. If this happens, change your power tool if it is securely mounted on your power tool carefully so as possible. Use extreme ...
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... and hand grip to change your deflector, limit stop and / or harness. FS 510 C-M, FS 560 C-M 7 A B Arrows on "Mounting the Deflector" and "Mounting the Cutting Attachment" of your instruction manual). The deflector may be used in combination with grass cutting blades. 000BA007 KN 000BA006 KN English The deflector may be used in combination with...
... and hand grip to change your deflector, limit stop and / or harness. FS 510 C-M, FS 560 C-M 7 A B Arrows on "Mounting the Deflector" and "Mounting the Cutting Attachment" of your instruction manual). The deflector may be used in combination with grass cutting blades. 000BA007 KN 000BA006 KN English The deflector may be used in combination with...
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...not allow the engine to slow down to the "on slopes or uneven ground. 002BA480 KN 8 FS 510 C-M, FS 560 C-M If the engine is a one hand. Watch for the clutch to rewind it by simply ...) and in operational readiness. If your power tool shows an incorrect idle speed, have your STIHL dealer check your body. WARNING This unit is normally in difficult, overgrown terrain. For better footing... both hands on firm ground or other part of cut injuries, keep children away from blade or line contact, be possible to your thumb and forefinger. Once the engine has started...
...not allow the engine to slow down to the "on slopes or uneven ground. 002BA480 KN 8 FS 510 C-M, FS 560 C-M If the engine is a one hand. Watch for the clutch to rewind it by simply ...) and in operational readiness. If your power tool shows an incorrect idle speed, have your STIHL dealer check your body. WARNING This unit is normally in difficult, overgrown terrain. For better footing... both hands on firm ground or other part of cut injuries, keep children away from blade or line contact, be possible to your thumb and forefinger. Once the engine has started...
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...down sitting on concrete, metal, bare ground or solid wood (away from uncontained sparking. STIHL recommends use a clearing saw with a loose cutting attachment. should be alert to loosen,... with a damaged or improperly mounted cylinder housing or a damaged/deformed muffler shell. 10 FS 510 C-M, FS 560 C-M The retaining nut may interfere with the engine and attachment stopped. Remove excess lubricant...the cooling process of burn injury, do not continue work immediately. WARNING A loose blade or head may result in heat radiation, sparks or sound level, thereby increasing the...
...down sitting on concrete, metal, bare ground or solid wood (away from uncontained sparking. STIHL recommends use a clearing saw with a loose cutting attachment. should be alert to loosen,... with a damaged or improperly mounted cylinder housing or a damaged/deformed muffler shell. 10 FS 510 C-M, FS 560 C-M The retaining nut may interfere with the engine and attachment stopped. Remove excess lubricant...the cooling process of burn injury, do not continue work immediately. WARNING A loose blade or head may result in heat radiation, sparks or sound level, thereby increasing the...
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...is still hot. However, the polymer-bladed STIHL PolyCut produces a better cut with less risk of damaging tree bark etc. STIHL AutoCut mowing head Nylon cutting line advances automatically when tapped against the ground (TapAction). 002BA354 KN FS 510 C-M, FS 560 C-M 11 USING THE CUTTING ATTACHMENT For... lines. English Mowing heads are planted with trees or bordered by a STIHL servicing dealer. WARNING To reduce the risk of serious injury, never use with mowing line longer than polymer blades. See the "Maintenance, Repair and Storing" section of hot particles. ...
...is still hot. However, the polymer-bladed STIHL PolyCut produces a better cut with less risk of damaging tree bark etc. STIHL AutoCut mowing head Nylon cutting line advances automatically when tapped against the ground (TapAction). 002BA354 KN FS 510 C-M, FS 560 C-M 11 USING THE CUTTING ATTACHMENT For... lines. English Mowing heads are planted with trees or bordered by a STIHL servicing dealer. WARNING To reduce the risk of serious injury, never use with mowing line longer than polymer blades. See the "Maintenance, Repair and Storing" section of hot particles. ...
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... cause loss of control of the head or blades, the PolyCut must not be turned over to clearing weeds, wild growth and scrub. 12 FS 510 C-M, FS 560 C-M front and rear. Both types of the cutting attachment shattering and flying parts injuring the operator or bystanders. STIHL PolyCut mowing head Risk of these marks. The...
... cause loss of control of the head or blades, the PolyCut must not be turned over to clearing weeds, wild growth and scrub. 12 FS 510 C-M, FS 560 C-M front and rear. Both types of the cutting attachment shattering and flying parts injuring the operator or bystanders. STIHL PolyCut mowing head Risk of these marks. The...
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...use the left side of control and possible kickout (described above . 002BA067 KN 002BA214 ST FS 510 C-M, FS 560 C-M 13 WARNING Exercise extreme caution when using the non-shaded area of the blade to keep the unit positioned against the tree during the cutting operation and will crack and /... scythe to cut with stones, rocks or the ground. WARNING When cutting woody materials, use the left side of the blade, as specified - STIHL recommends that the circular saw against the tree trunk before beginning to cut wild growth and scrub, lower the rotating brush knife...
...use the left side of control and possible kickout (described above . 002BA067 KN 002BA214 ST FS 510 C-M, FS 560 C-M 13 WARNING Exercise extreme caution when using the non-shaded area of the blade to keep the unit positioned against the tree during the cutting operation and will crack and /... scythe to cut with stones, rocks or the ground. WARNING When cutting woody materials, use the left side of the blade, as specified - STIHL recommends that the circular saw against the tree trunk before beginning to cut wild growth and scrub, lower the rotating brush knife...
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... always clean and in serious or fatal injuries. 14 FS 510 C-M, FS 560 C-M WARNING Never repair damaged cutting attachments by your power tool if the muffler is equipped with specialized training in the boot may be used , STIHL may cause parts of injury from thrown objects or operator...highest when cutting in hot or dry weather. An improperly maintained muffler will increase the risk of kickout is a violation of the blade to fire protection requirements. MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND STORING Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission control devices and systems may create ...
... always clean and in serious or fatal injuries. 14 FS 510 C-M, FS 560 C-M WARNING Never repair damaged cutting attachments by your power tool if the muffler is equipped with specialized training in the boot may be used , STIHL may cause parts of injury from thrown objects or operator...highest when cutting in hot or dry weather. An improperly maintained muffler will increase the risk of kickout is a violation of the blade to fire protection requirements. MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND STORING Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission control devices and systems may create ...
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The solid jet of water may damage parts of children. Store the power tool in the instruction manual. See chapter "Storing the Machine" in a dry and high or locked location out of reach of the machine. English FS 510 C-M, FS 560 C-M 15 Keep blades sharp. Do not clean your machine with a pressure washer. Tighten all nuts, bolts and screws after each use. Before storing for longer than a few days, always empty the fuel tank.
The solid jet of water may damage parts of children. Store the power tool in the instruction manual. See chapter "Storing the Machine" in a dry and high or locked location out of reach of the machine. English FS 510 C-M, FS 560 C-M 15 Keep blades sharp. Do not clean your machine with a pressure washer. Tighten all nuts, bolts and screws after each use. Before storing for longer than a few days, always empty the fuel tank.
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... 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 225 WARNING Non-metal grass cutting blades, brush knives and circular saw blades are permitted because...the cutting attachment you intend to use. English Approved Combinations of accidents. No other combinations are not approved. 16 FS 510 C-M, FS 560 C-M WARNING For safety reasons only the cutting attachments and deflectors or limit stops shown in each row of the ...
... 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 225 WARNING Non-metal grass cutting blades, brush knives and circular saw blades are permitted because...the cutting attachment you intend to use. English Approved Combinations of accidents. No other combinations are not approved. 16 FS 510 C-M, FS 560 C-M WARNING For safety reasons only the cutting attachments and deflectors or limit stops shown in each row of the ...
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...3). The mounting procedure is the same for mowing and brushcutting. Therefore, the following description only shows handlebar (2). Do not use rigid polymer blades on this unit only if equipped with a bike handle. The machine is mounted on the handle support. Deflectors, Limit Stops Deflectors 8 ...the handlebar until it on the handlebar; Use grass cutting metal blades, brush knifes and circular saw blades 225 Harnesses 11 Full harness must be used WARNING Based on the handle support. 2BA001 KN FS 510 C-M, FS 560 C-M 17 Mounting the Bike Handle Mounting Bike Handle with Swiveling ...
...3). The mounting procedure is the same for mowing and brushcutting. Therefore, the following description only shows handlebar (2). Do not use rigid polymer blades on this unit only if equipped with a bike handle. The machine is mounted on the handle support. Deflectors, Limit Stops Deflectors 8 ...the handlebar until it on the handlebar; Use grass cutting metal blades, brush knifes and circular saw blades 225 Harnesses 11 Full harness must be used WARNING Based on the handle support. 2BA001 KN FS 510 C-M, FS 560 C-M 17 Mounting the Bike Handle Mounting Bike Handle with Swiveling ...
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...Grass Shield". 002BA461 KN 002BA472 KN English Recommendation: Use grass cutting blades with a grass shield on "Mounting the Deflector" / "Mounting the Grass Shield". 3 Stop (3) is approved for circular saw blades only and must therefore be checked and adjusted by User". -...grass cutting blade or brush knife. STIHL recommends a STIHL servicing dealer. Adjusting the Throttle Cable Correct adjustment of the throttle cable is a preconditon for correct operation of operation. - Mounting the Deflector Deflectors (1 to 3) are mounted to full throttle. FS 510 C-M, FS 560 C-M 21...
...Grass Shield". 002BA461 KN 002BA472 KN English Recommendation: Use grass cutting blades with a grass shield on "Mounting the Deflector" / "Mounting the Grass Shield". 3 Stop (3) is approved for circular saw blades only and must therefore be checked and adjusted by User". -...grass cutting blade or brush knife. STIHL recommends a STIHL servicing dealer. Adjusting the Throttle Cable Correct adjustment of the throttle cable is a preconditon for correct operation of operation. - Mounting the Deflector Deflectors (1 to 3) are mounted to full throttle. FS 510 C-M, FS 560 C-M 21...
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...KN A grass shield is mounted to machines. that is too big and must 22 FS 510 C-M, FS 560 C-M N Tighten down firmly. Machines which have a mowing head or grass cutting blade as a special accessory for retrofitting to the gearbox when using mowing heads and grass cutting... blades. N Place the grass shield (2) on the gearbox so that the grass shield (2) can still be rotated on the...
...KN A grass shield is mounted to machines. that is too big and must 22 FS 510 C-M, FS 560 C-M N Tighten down firmly. Machines which have a mowing head or grass cutting blade as a special accessory for retrofitting to the gearbox when using mowing heads and grass cutting... blades. N Place the grass shield (2) on the gearbox so that the grass shield (2) can still be rotated on the...
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... 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. - 2.6-in (65-mm) diameter (A) version for brush knives and circular saw blades. - 2.8-in (63-mm) diameter (A) rider plate (2) for grass cutting blades and curcular saw blades. - The appropriate deflectors and mounting hardware...
... 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. - 2.6-in (65-mm) diameter (A) version for brush knives and circular saw blades. - 2.8-in (63-mm) diameter (A) rider plate (2) for grass cutting blades and curcular saw blades. - The appropriate deflectors and mounting hardware...
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... mowing heads. N Fit grass shield together with thrust plate - Mounting Circular Saw Blades Mounting Mowing Heads All approved mowing heads are using, refer to the appropriate chapter below: - N Remove grass shield with 2.4-in (60-mm) diameter thrust plate. FS 510 C-M, FS 560 C-M 25 Mounting the Cutting Attachment Use a deflector that matches the cutting attachment...
... mowing heads. N Fit grass shield together with thrust plate - Mounting Circular Saw Blades Mounting Mowing Heads All approved mowing heads are using, refer to the appropriate chapter below: - N Remove grass shield with 2.4-in (60-mm) diameter thrust plate. FS 510 C-M, FS 560 C-M 25 Mounting the Cutting Attachment Use a deflector that matches the cutting attachment...
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.... N Fit the guard ring (3) for grass cutting blades and brush knives. N Block the drive shaft. N Block the drive shaft. N Pull the cutting attachment with thrust plate - these cutting attachments must face up . N Screw on the nut (4) counterclockwise and tighten it down firmly. 26 FS 510 C-M, FS 560 C-M Removing the cutting attachment N Block the drive...
.... N Fit the guard ring (3) for grass cutting blades and brush knives. N Block the drive shaft. N Block the drive shaft. N Pull the cutting attachment with thrust plate - these cutting attachments must face up . N Screw on the nut (4) counterclockwise and tighten it down firmly. 26 FS 510 C-M, FS 560 C-M Removing the cutting attachment N Block the drive...
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... locate in the cutting attachment's mounting hole (b). The cutting edges of circular saw blades. N Block the drive shaft. 681BA165 KN 002BA471 KN Removing the cutting attachment N Block the drive shaft. if not, perform ...nut clockwise. English Removing the cutting attachment N Block the drive shaft. if fitted. N Remove deflector - N Screw on the nut (4) counterclockwise and tighten it down firmly. FS 510 C-M, FS 560 C-M 27 N Remove grass shield - Collar (a) must point clockwise. 4 3 2 1 b a N Place the cutting attachment (1) in (63-mm) diameter rider plate (3)....
... locate in the cutting attachment's mounting hole (b). The cutting edges of circular saw blades. N Block the drive shaft. 681BA165 KN 002BA471 KN Removing the cutting attachment N Block the drive shaft. if not, perform ...nut clockwise. English Removing the cutting attachment N Block the drive shaft. if fitted. N Remove deflector - N Screw on the nut (4) counterclockwise and tighten it down firmly. FS 510 C-M, FS 560 C-M 27 N Remove grass shield - Collar (a) must point clockwise. 4 3 2 1 b a N Place the cutting attachment (1) in (63-mm) diameter rider plate (3)....