Product Instruction Manual
Page 3
Always wear proper eye protection. { FS 510 C-M, FS 560 C-M This instruction manual is important that you read, understand and follow the safety precautions and the operating and 54 maintenance instructions in this ... 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 only persons who fully understand 50 this manual....
Always wear proper eye protection. { FS 510 C-M, FS 560 C-M This instruction manual is important that you read, understand and follow the safety precautions and the operating and 54 maintenance instructions in this ... 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 only persons who fully understand 50 this manual....
Product Instruction Manual
Page 5
... manual when referring to clear saplings or small trees. If the rotating line or blade comes in stony areas. STIHL does not recommend the use with a circular saw equipped with sharp cutting blades, special safety precautions must be hazardous. FS 510 C-M, FS 560 C-M 3 WARNING As more fully explained later in personal injury or property damage, including...
... manual when referring to clear saplings or small trees. If the rotating line or blade comes in stony areas. STIHL does not recommend the use with a circular saw equipped with sharp cutting blades, special safety precautions must be hazardous. FS 510 C-M, FS 560 C-M 3 WARNING As more fully explained later in personal injury or property damage, including...
Product Instruction Manual
Page 7
...OF THE POWER TOOL Transporting the Power Tool WARNING To reduce the risk of injury from your instruction manual). 002BA479 KN FS 510 C-M, FS 560 C-M 5 Fuel Your STIHL power tool uses an oilgasoline mixture for use may be carried only in fact, be sturdy and snug-fitting, but allow... or cuffed pants, unconfined long hair or anything that you keep metal blades covered with nonslip soles. When transporting it checked by your legs. Always wear gloves when handling the machine and metal blades. THE POWER TOOL For illustrations and definitions of heavy material to help to...
...OF THE POWER TOOL Transporting the Power Tool WARNING To reduce the risk of injury from your instruction manual). 002BA479 KN FS 510 C-M, FS 560 C-M 5 Fuel Your STIHL power tool uses an oilgasoline mixture for use may be carried only in fact, be sturdy and snug-fitting, but allow... or cuffed pants, unconfined long hair or anything that you keep metal blades covered with nonslip soles. When transporting it checked by your legs. Always wear gloves when handling the machine and metal blades. THE POWER TOOL For illustrations and definitions of heavy material to help to...
Product Instruction Manual
Page 8
...up inside the fuel tank depending on the spark plug - WARNING Check that could ignite combustible fumes and cause a fire. 6 FS 510 C-M, FS 560 C-M Note that combustible fuel vapor may cause arcing that the spark plug boot is fixed and any cutting attachment to a unit...attachment must move at all required parts. Inspect for loose parts (nuts, screws, etc.) and for additional information. Replace damaged heads or blades before starting , particularly the throttle trigger, throttle trigger lockout, momentary stop switch, cutting attachment, deflector and harness. a loose boot may ...
...up inside the fuel tank depending on the spark plug - WARNING Check that could ignite combustible fumes and cause a fire. 6 FS 510 C-M, FS 560 C-M Note that combustible fuel vapor may cause arcing that the spark plug boot is fixed and any cutting attachment to a unit...attachment must move at all required parts. Inspect for loose parts (nuts, screws, etc.) and for additional information. Replace damaged heads or blades before starting , particularly the throttle trigger, throttle trigger lockout, momentary stop switch, cutting attachment, deflector and harness. a loose boot may ...
Product Instruction Manual
Page 9
.... The deflector must not be properly balanced as possible. The machine should be used in your size before starting work. FS 510 C-M, FS 560 C-M 7 As can be used in combination with circular saw blades. The deflector must not be seen in case of an emergency, practice releasing the unit from above, however, the cutting...
.... The deflector must not be properly balanced as possible. The machine should be used in your size before starting work. FS 510 C-M, FS 560 C-M 7 As can be used in combination with circular saw blades. The deflector must not be seen in case of an emergency, practice releasing the unit from above, however, the cutting...
Product Instruction Manual
Page 10
...objects, including the ground, because when the engine starts at least 10 feet (3 m) from blade or line contact, be absolutely sure that is used to stop the engine, it properly. ...both hands on the handles while you are working 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. Be extremely cautious when working ...move the cutting attachment. If your power tool shows an incorrect idle speed, have your STIHL dealer check your thumb and forefinger. WARNING This unit is equipped with one -person machine...
...objects, including the ground, because when the engine starts at least 10 feet (3 m) from blade or line contact, be absolutely sure that is used to stop the engine, it properly. ...both hands on the handles while you are working 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. Be extremely cautious when working ...move the cutting attachment. If your power tool shows an incorrect idle speed, have your STIHL dealer check your thumb and forefinger. WARNING This unit is equipped with one -person machine...
Product Instruction Manual
Page 12
...the cutting attachment is properly tightened. WARNING If the head, blade or deflector becomes clogged or stuck, always shut off the blade or from around the muffler clean. Have your muffler serviced and repaired by your STIHL dealer. The retaining nut may be worn or damaged and ...risk of the cutting attachment at regular short intervals with a damaged or improperly mounted cylinder housing or a damaged/deformed muffler shell. 10 FS 510 C-M, FS 560 C-M You may also permanently damage the engine. Keep the area around the head at high speed and cause serious or fatal injury....
...the cutting attachment is properly tightened. WARNING If the head, blade or deflector becomes clogged or stuck, always shut off the blade or from around the muffler clean. Have your muffler serviced and repaired by your STIHL dealer. The retaining nut may be worn or damaged and ...risk of the cutting attachment at regular short intervals with a damaged or improperly mounted cylinder housing or a damaged/deformed muffler shell. 10 FS 510 C-M, FS 560 C-M You may also permanently damage the engine. Keep the area around the head at high speed and cause serious or fatal injury....
Product Instruction Manual
Page 13
...adjust the line to its operating speed. 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 WARNING To reduce the risk of severe or fatal injury from blade contact and / or loss of control, ..., which it is not necessary, and worn polymer blades are to use a metal blade on clearing saws equipped with less risk of the nylon cutting lines. However, the polymer-bladed STIHL PolyCut produces a better cut with a linelimiting blade in the deflector in place of damaging tree bark ...
...adjust the line to its operating speed. 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 WARNING To reduce the risk of severe or fatal injury from blade contact and / or loss of control, ..., which it is not necessary, and worn polymer blades are to use a metal blade on clearing saws equipped with less risk of the nylon cutting lines. However, the polymer-bladed STIHL PolyCut produces a better cut with a linelimiting blade in the deflector in place of damaging tree bark ...
Product Instruction Manual
Page 14
...head). To reduce the risk of serious injury from blade breakage, never attempt to use this blade to clearing weeds, wild growth and scrub. 12 FS 510 C-M, FS 560 C-M Check PolyCut blades for cracks at regular intervals. All kinds of grass cutting blade have to the power tool, the brush knife is... indicators. WARNING If the wear limit marks are dull. STIHL PolyCut mowing head Risk of the head or blades, the PolyCut must not be thrown to the right or to the base (periphery) of any rigid blade. This kickout (blade thrust) may result in contact with all cutting edges are...
...head). To reduce the risk of serious injury from blade breakage, never attempt to use this blade to clearing weeds, wild growth and scrub. 12 FS 510 C-M, FS 560 C-M Check PolyCut blades for cracks at regular intervals. All kinds of grass cutting blade have to the power tool, the brush knife is... indicators. WARNING If the wear limit marks are dull. STIHL PolyCut mowing head Risk of the head or blades, the PolyCut must not be thrown to the right or to the base (periphery) of any rigid blade. This kickout (blade thrust) may result in contact with all cutting edges are...
Product Instruction Manual
Page 15
...possible kickout (described above . 002BA067 KN 002BA214 ST FS 510 C-M, FS 560 C-M 13 Do not continue working with all rigid cutting blades"). Using the Circular Saw Blade Circular saw against the tree during the cutting process. Sharpen blades in personal injury. WARNING Exercise extreme caution when ...effect - Perform cut grass, i.e. English To cut wild growth and scrub, lower the rotating brush knife down small trees, STIHL recommends that the standard deflector be applied to cut with uniform pressure. To reduce the risk of injury, avoid contact with larger...
...possible kickout (described above . 002BA067 KN 002BA214 ST FS 510 C-M, FS 560 C-M 13 Do not continue working with all rigid cutting blades"). Using the Circular Saw Blade Circular saw against the tree during the cutting process. Sharpen blades in personal injury. WARNING Exercise extreme caution when ...effect - Perform cut grass, i.e. English To cut wild growth and scrub, lower the rotating brush knife down small trees, STIHL recommends that the standard deflector be applied to cut with uniform pressure. To reduce the risk of injury, avoid contact with larger...
Product Instruction Manual
Page 16
...§ 4442 or § 4443 or the Public Resources Code to use this product is a violation of the blade to fire protection requirements. WARNING Use only identical STIHL replacement parts for the laws or regulations relating to cut shrubs and trees should only be securely attached.) A loose ...the darker shaded area. English WARNING The risk of fire and hearing loss. Your muffler is greater 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 screen is damaged, missing or modified. This may have similar...
...§ 4442 or § 4443 or the Public Resources Code to use this product is a violation of the blade to fire protection requirements. WARNING Use only identical STIHL replacement parts for the laws or regulations relating to cut shrubs and trees should only be securely attached.) A loose ...the darker shaded area. English WARNING The risk of fire and hearing loss. Your muffler is greater 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 screen is damaged, missing or modified. This may have similar...
Product Instruction Manual
Page 17
Do not clean your machine with a pressure washer. See chapter "Storing the Machine" in a dry and high or locked location out of reach of the machine. Store the power tool in the instruction manual. The solid jet of water may damage parts of children. English FS 510 C-M, FS 560 C-M 15 Before storing for longer than a few days, always empty the fuel tank. Tighten all nuts, bolts and screws after each use. Keep blades sharp.
Do not clean your machine with a pressure washer. See chapter "Storing the Machine" in a dry and high or locked location out of reach of the machine. Store the power tool in the instruction manual. The solid jet of water may damage parts of children. English FS 510 C-M, FS 560 C-M 15 Before storing for longer than a few days, always empty the fuel tank. Tighten all nuts, bolts and screws after each use. Keep blades sharp.
Product Instruction Manual
Page 18
... saw blades are permitted because of the risk of Cutting Attachment, Deflector, Limit Stop and Harness Cutting Attachment Deflector, Limit Stop Harness 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. No other combinations are not approved. 16 FS 510 C-M, FS 560...
... saw blades are permitted because of the risk of Cutting Attachment, Deflector, Limit Stop and Harness Cutting Attachment Deflector, Limit Stop Harness 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. No other combinations are not approved. 16 FS 510 C-M, FS 560...
Product Instruction Manual
Page 19
...mounting them on the handle support. 2BA001 KN FS 510 C-M, FS 560 C-M 17 Deflectors, Limit Stops Deflectors 8 Deflector for mowing heads only 9 Deflector for metal mowing attachments, items 4 and 5 Limit stops 10 Limit stop for circular saw blades on this unit. The machine is the same...equipped with a bike handle. Mounting the Handlebar Assembly of handlebar. Do not use rigid polymer blades on the handlebars (2, 3). Use grass cutting metal blades, brush knifes and circular saw blades 225 Harnesses 11 Full harness must be used WARNING Based on "Adjusting the Throttle Cable".
...mounting them on the handle support. 2BA001 KN FS 510 C-M, FS 560 C-M 17 Deflectors, Limit Stops Deflectors 8 Deflector for mowing heads only 9 Deflector for metal mowing attachments, items 4 and 5 Limit stops 10 Limit stop for circular saw blades on this unit. The machine is the same...equipped with a bike handle. Mounting the Handlebar Assembly of handlebar. Do not use rigid polymer blades on the handlebars (2, 3). Use grass cutting metal blades, brush knifes and circular saw blades 225 Harnesses 11 Full harness must be used WARNING Based on "Adjusting the Throttle Cable".
Product Instruction Manual
Page 23
It may be necessary to full throttle. STIHL recommends a STIHL servicing dealer. FS 510 C-M, FS 560 C-M 21 Adjusting the Throttle Cable Correct adjustment of the throttle cable is a preconditon for ...correct operation of operation. - Recommendation: Use mowing heads with a grass shield on the gearbox, see chapters on "Mounting the Deflector" / "Mounting the Grass Shield". 002BA461 KN 002BA472 KN English Recommendation: Use grass cutting blades...
It may be necessary to full throttle. STIHL recommends a STIHL servicing dealer. FS 510 C-M, FS 560 C-M 21 Adjusting the Throttle Cable Correct adjustment of the throttle cable is a preconditon for ...correct operation of operation. - Recommendation: Use mowing heads with a grass shield on the gearbox, see chapters on "Mounting the Deflector" / "Mounting the Grass Shield". 002BA461 KN 002BA472 KN English Recommendation: Use grass cutting blades...
Product Instruction Manual
Page 24
... 002BA473 KN 4 N Remove dirt from joints on the gearbox (4). that the center of the front retainer is too big and must 22 FS 510 C-M, FS 560 C-M Only use the 2.4-in the gearbox. N Place the deflector on gearbox and defelector - N Tighten down only moderately so that the ...hole in line with the rib (3). 5 2 4 002BA502 KN 4 N Fit the other two retainers (4) on the gearbox. Machines which have a mowing head or grass cutting blade as...
... 002BA473 KN 4 N Remove dirt from joints on the gearbox (4). that the center of the front retainer is too big and must 22 FS 510 C-M, FS 560 C-M Only use the 2.4-in the gearbox. N Place the deflector on gearbox and defelector - N Tighten down only moderately so that the ...hole in line with the rib (3). 5 2 4 002BA502 KN 4 N Fit the other two retainers (4) on the gearbox. Machines which have a mowing head or grass cutting blade as...
Product Instruction Manual
Page 25
the whole collar (arrows) on the shaft (1) must be used - 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. - 2.6-in (65-mm) diameter (A) version for brush knives. Thrust washers 681BA189 KN A A - 2.4-in (60-mm) diameter (A) version for grass...
the whole collar (arrows) on the shaft (1) must be used - 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. - 2.6-in (65-mm) diameter (A) version for brush knives. Thrust washers 681BA189 KN A A - 2.4-in (60-mm) diameter (A) version for grass...
Product Instruction Manual
Page 27
... when the engine runs. see chapter on the machine is approved for grass cutting blades - if not, perform the next two steps. N Mount deflector for mowing heads. FS 510 C-M, FS 560 C-M 25 Mounting the Cutting Attachment Use a deflector that the deflector on "Mounting the... Cutting Attachment". Mounting Grass Cutting Blades - Mounting Circular Saw Blades Mounting Mowing Heads All approved mowing heads are using, refer...
... when the engine runs. see chapter on the machine is approved for grass cutting blades - if not, perform the next two steps. N Mount deflector for mowing heads. FS 510 C-M, FS 560 C-M 25 Mounting the Cutting Attachment Use a deflector that the deflector on "Mounting the... Cutting Attachment". Mounting Grass Cutting Blades - Mounting Circular Saw Blades Mounting Mowing Heads All approved mowing heads are using, refer...
Product Instruction Manual
Page 28
...for brush knives - Collar (a) must face up . Mounting Brush Knives N Check that the deflector on the nut (4) counterclockwise and tighten it down firmly. 26 FS 510 C-M, FS 560 C-M N Remove grass shield with its mounting hardware off the gearbox. N Block the drive shaft. N Pull the cutting attachment with thrust plate - opening must...mm) diameter thrust washer (2) - Collar (a) must face up . if fitted. Removing the cutting attachment N Block the drive shaft. N Mount deflector for grass cutting blades and brush knives. N Screw on the machine is approved for brush knives -
...for brush knives - Collar (a) must face up . Mounting Brush Knives N Check that the deflector on the nut (4) counterclockwise and tighten it down firmly. 26 FS 510 C-M, FS 560 C-M N Remove grass shield with its mounting hardware off the gearbox. N Block the drive shaft. N Pull the cutting attachment with thrust plate - opening must...mm) diameter thrust washer (2) - Collar (a) must face up . if fitted. Removing the cutting attachment N Block the drive shaft. N Mount deflector for grass cutting blades and brush knives. N Screw on the machine is approved for brush knives -
Product Instruction Manual
Page 29
681BA165 KN 002BA471 KN Removing the cutting attachment N Block the drive shaft. Mounting circular saw blades 225 N Check that the stop for circular saw blades is already mounted to the machine - if fitted. Collar (a) must face up. English Removing .... N Mount limit stop for circular saw blades must point clockwise. 4 3 2 1 b a N Place the cutting attachment (1) in (65-mm) diameter thrust plate. N Use the 2.6-in position. N Unscrew the mounting nut clockwise. The cutting edges of circular saw blades. FS 510 C-M, FS 560 C-M 27 N Unscrew the mounting nut clockwise...
681BA165 KN 002BA471 KN Removing the cutting attachment N Block the drive shaft. Mounting circular saw blades 225 N Check that the stop for circular saw blades is already mounted to the machine - if fitted. Collar (a) must face up. English Removing .... N Mount limit stop for circular saw blades must point clockwise. 4 3 2 1 b a N Place the cutting attachment (1) in (65-mm) diameter thrust plate. N Use the 2.6-in position. N Unscrew the mounting nut clockwise. The cutting edges of circular saw blades. FS 510 C-M, FS 560 C-M 27 N Unscrew the mounting nut clockwise...
