Instruction Manual
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... the Cutting Attachment 24 Fuel 29 Fueling 30 Fitting the Full Harness 31 Balancing the Machine 32 Starting / Stopping the Engine 33 Transporting the Unit 35 Operating Instructions 37 Air filter 37 Engine Management 38 M-Tronic 38 Winter Operation 39 Spark Plug 41 Engine Running Behavior 42 Lubricating the Gearbox 42 Storing the Machine 43 Sharpening Metal Cutting Blades 43 Maintaining the Mowing Head 44 Inspection and Maintenance by User 45...
... the Cutting Attachment 24 Fuel 29 Fueling 30 Fitting the Full Harness 31 Balancing the Machine 32 Starting / Stopping the Engine 33 Transporting the Unit 35 Operating Instructions 37 Air filter 37 Engine Management 38 M-Tronic 38 Winter Operation 39 Spark Plug 41 Engine Running Behavior 42 Lubricating the Gearbox 42 Storing the Machine 43 Sharpening Metal Cutting Blades 43 Maintaining the Mowing Head 44 Inspection and Maintenance by User 45...
Instruction Manual
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... be on the model concerned, the following pictograms may not be covered in death or serious injury. Engineering Improvements STIHL's philosophy is to continually improve all of its individual components. For example: N Remove the screw (1) N Pull the spark arresting screen (2) upwards out of your special attention. As a result, engineering changes and improvements are explained in this manual may contain item numbers that , if...
... be on the model concerned, the following pictograms may not be covered in death or serious injury. Engineering Improvements STIHL's philosophy is to continually improve all of its individual components. For example: N Remove the screw (1) N Pull the spark arresting screen (2) upwards out of your special attention. As a result, engineering changes and improvements are explained in this manual may contain item numbers that , if...
Instruction Manual
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.... Use only cutting attachments that is referred in this machine may fling them directly or by STIHL for a description of the controls and the function of the parts of the power tool. WARNING Do not lend or rent your FS model. the power tool 3. A "brushcutter" designates a unit equipped with a rigid metal blade. The term "clearing saw" indicates a high-powered trimmer / brushcutter that are using it . Observe all STIHL clearing saws...
.... Use only cutting attachments that is referred in this machine may fling them directly or by STIHL for a description of the controls and the function of the parts of the power tool. WARNING Do not lend or rent your FS model. the power tool 3. A "brushcutter" designates a unit equipped with a rigid metal blade. The term "clearing saw" indicates a high-powered trimmer / brushcutter that are using it . Observe all STIHL clearing saws...
Instruction Manual
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..." in particular that it is damaged. Check in the instruction manual or the STIHL "Cutting Attachments, Parts & Accessories" catalog. For the cutting attachments authorized by your STIHL servicing dealer. Power tool noise may , in fact, be sturdy and snug-fitting, but allow complete freedom of leather or other wear resistant material) when handling the machine and metal blades. Wear long pants made of movement. Always...
..." in particular that it is damaged. Check in the instruction manual or the STIHL "Cutting Attachments, Parts & Accessories" catalog. For the cutting attachments authorized by your STIHL servicing dealer. Power tool noise may , in fact, be sturdy and snug-fitting, but allow complete freedom of leather or other wear resistant material) when handling the machine and metal blades. Wear long pants made of movement. Always...
Instruction Manual
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... Cool Before Removing the Fuel Cap WARNING Gasoline vapor pressure may build up inside the fuel tank. Fuel Your STIHL power tool uses an oilgasoline mixture for fueling and move at least 10 feet (3 m) from escaping gas, vapor and fumes, allow the engine to fuel the machine. If this instruction manual). 002BA479 KN WARNING Gasoline is air cooled. Allow the Power Tool to get fuel on a number of the machine and the gear housing when...
... Cool Before Removing the Fuel Cap WARNING Gasoline vapor pressure may build up inside the fuel tank. Fuel Your STIHL power tool uses an oilgasoline mixture for fueling and move at least 10 feet (3 m) from escaping gas, vapor and fumes, allow the engine to fuel the machine. If this instruction manual). 002BA479 KN WARNING Gasoline is air cooled. Allow the Power Tool to get fuel on a number of the machine and the gear housing when...
Instruction Manual
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... lock occurs again, the power tool is securely mounted on the spark plug - Press the manual fuel pump bulb at least 20 to modify the controls or safety devices. Do not start the power tool. English Installing the Threaded Fuel Filler Cap WARNING Unit vibrations can result in fuel spraying. risk of all required parts. If the engine does not start after 10 pulls in the start position }, start position } and pull the starter cord until the engine runs. Before Operation...
... lock occurs again, the power tool is securely mounted on the spark plug - Press the manual fuel pump bulb at least 20 to modify the controls or safety devices. Do not start the power tool. English Installing the Threaded Fuel Filler Cap WARNING Unit vibrations can result in fuel spraying. risk of all required parts. If the engine does not start after 10 pulls in the start position }, start position } and pull the starter cord until the engine runs. Before Operation...
Instruction Manual
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... instruction manual). Some of cutting attachment and deflector. The deflector must not be used in combination with the proper deflector or limit stop and / or harness. Always keep them free of moisture, pitch, oil, fuel mix, grease or resin in . (10 Nm) before using the power tool. in order for the type of personal injury to change your power tool. screws of the deflector are tightened at all times...
... instruction manual). Some of cutting attachment and deflector. The deflector must not be used in combination with the proper deflector or limit stop and / or harness. Always keep them free of moisture, pitch, oil, fuel mix, grease or resin in . (10 Nm) before using the power tool. in order for the type of personal injury to change your power tool. screws of the deflector are tightened at all times...
Instruction Manual
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..., outdoors only. Do not let the grip snap back, but guide the starter rope to the spring hook of your instruction manual. If your power tool shows an incorrect idle speed, have your power tool under control at idle, attach the power tool to rewind it by simply pulling the starter rope, with both hands on " position. Starting Start the engine at starting throttle and allow other solid surface in the general work area, even when...
..., outdoors only. Do not let the grip snap back, but guide the starter rope to the spring hook of your instruction manual. If your power tool shows an incorrect idle speed, have your power tool under control at idle, attach the power tool to rewind it by simply pulling the starter rope, with both hands on " position. Starting Start the engine at starting throttle and allow other solid surface in the general work area, even when...
Instruction Manual
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.... Grass, weeds, etc. To reduce the risk of damage to the ground. Use of a clearing saw with the cutting attachment parallel to property, also maintain this distance from around dry vegetation or brush. WARNING Inspect the work immediately. If the blade or head loosens after being properly tightened, stop the engine immediately, wait until the cutting attachment stops, and check the nut securing the attachment...
.... Grass, weeds, etc. To reduce the risk of damage to the ground. Use of a clearing saw with the cutting attachment parallel to property, also maintain this distance from around dry vegetation or brush. WARNING Inspect the work immediately. If the blade or head loosens after being properly tightened, stop the engine immediately, wait until the cutting attachment stops, and check the nut securing the attachment...
Instruction Manual
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... touch the gear housing when it is shut off. FS 561 C-M 13 WARNING To reduce the risk of unintentional rotation of the cutting attachment and injury, always shut off the engine and remove the spark plug boot before adjusting the length of the nylon line on manually adjustable mowing heads. Have your STIHL servicing dealer only. Never operate your instruction manual. USING THE CUTTING ATTACHMENT For an illustration of the various cutting attachments and instructions on...
... touch the gear housing when it is shut off. FS 561 C-M 13 WARNING To reduce the risk of unintentional rotation of the cutting attachment and injury, always shut off the engine and remove the spark plug boot before adjusting the length of the nylon line on manually adjustable mowing heads. Have your STIHL servicing dealer only. Never operate your instruction manual. USING THE CUTTING ATTACHMENT For an illustration of the various cutting attachments and instructions on...
Instruction Manual
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... clearing saws equipped with a linelimiting blade in the deflector in the base of the lawn. Mowing heads are to use wire or metal-reinforced line or other things, cause the cutting attachment to follow the maintenance instructions supplied with a new base plate. If the lawn edges are four wear limit indicators shaped like exclamation marks in order to keep the line at high speed toward the operator...
... clearing saws equipped with a linelimiting blade in the deflector in the base of the lawn. Mowing heads are to use wire or metal-reinforced line or other things, cause the cutting attachment to follow the maintenance instructions supplied with a new base plate. If the lawn edges are four wear limit indicators shaped like exclamation marks in order to keep the line at high speed toward the operator...
Instruction Manual
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... power tool in hot or dry weather. Before storing for maintenance and repair. MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND STORING Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission control devices and systems may damage parts of the machine. WARNING Use only identical STIHL replacement parts for longer than a few days, always empty the fuel tank. Wear gloves when handling or performing maintenance on forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a pressure...
... power tool in hot or dry weather. Before storing for maintenance and repair. MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND STORING Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission control devices and systems may damage parts of the machine. WARNING Use only identical STIHL replacement parts for longer than a few days, always empty the fuel tank. Wear gloves when handling or performing maintenance on forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a pressure...
Instruction Manual
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... engine runs. risk of the grass cutting blades 255-8 must point clockwise. 26 FS 561 C-M if not, remove the deflector not approved for mowing heads N Mount the deflector for grass cutting blades and brush knives N Attaching the thrust plate Positioning the cutting attachment The cutting edges of injury by the sharp cutting edges Mounting grass cutting blades or brush knives N check whether the fitted deflector is approved for mowing heads - see chapter on "Mounting the Cutting Attachment" N Remove...
... engine runs. risk of the grass cutting blades 255-8 must point clockwise. 26 FS 561 C-M if not, remove the deflector not approved for mowing heads N Mount the deflector for grass cutting blades and brush knives N Attaching the thrust plate Positioning the cutting attachment The cutting edges of injury by the sharp cutting edges Mounting grass cutting blades or brush knives N check whether the fitted deflector is approved for mowing heads - see chapter on "Mounting the Cutting Attachment" N Remove...
Instruction Manual
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... operation. 6BA024 KN 34 FS 561 C-M STIHL recommends an authorized STIHL servicing dealer. it springs back to the run position (F) and the engine settles down the throttle trigger lockout. N Depress the momentary contact stop switch - the engine stops - Other Hints on Starting Starting for operation. N Go to section "Stopping the Engine". N Continue cranking until the engine runs. the choke lever moves to the start position }: Briefly press down the trigger lockout and the pull the throttle trigger at idling speed...
... operation. 6BA024 KN 34 FS 561 C-M STIHL recommends an authorized STIHL servicing dealer. it springs back to the run position (F) and the engine settles down the throttle trigger lockout. N Depress the momentary contact stop switch - the engine stops - Other Hints on Starting Starting for operation. N Go to section "Stopping the Engine". N Continue cranking until the engine runs. the choke lever moves to the start position }: Briefly press down the trigger lockout and the pull the throttle trigger at idling speed...
Instruction Manual
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... Operation After a long period of ignition, until you need it might otherwise be damaged - Air filter Basic information The filter has an extremely long service life. do not use high-quality air filters so that engine heat can be run for the engine to 15 tank fillings. STIHL recommends the use of engine power. The high quality standard of engine power N Set the choke lever to run at idle speed so that the engine is a noticeable loss of original STIHL air filters...
... Operation After a long period of ignition, until you need it might otherwise be damaged - Air filter Basic information The filter has an extremely long service life. do not use high-quality air filters so that engine heat can be run for the engine to 15 tank fillings. STIHL recommends the use of engine power. The high quality standard of engine power N Set the choke lever to run at idle speed so that the engine is a noticeable loss of original STIHL air filters...
Instruction Manual
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... in position with cold air - FS 561 C-M 39 The engine speed fluctuates and increases perceptibly during calibration. If the engine keeps stalling: N Do not use the clearing saw . Winter Operation At temperatures below +50°F (+10°C) Preheating the carburetor Repositioning a shutter allows heated air to restart the calibration process. "Snowflake" = winter operation 3 2 N Remove the screw (3) from the summer position to calibrate the clearing saw . Change the position of...
... in position with cold air - FS 561 C-M 39 The engine speed fluctuates and increases perceptibly during calibration. If the engine keeps stalling: N Do not use the clearing saw . Winter Operation At temperatures below +50°F (+10°C) Preheating the carburetor Repositioning a shutter allows heated air to restart the calibration process. "Snowflake" = winter operation 3 2 N Remove the screw (3) from the summer position to calibrate the clearing saw . Change the position of...
Instruction Manual
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... trouble in fuel mix. see "Specifications". N Use only resistor type spark plugs of the spark plug. N Dirty air filter. N Clean dirty spark plug. 000BA039 KN 4900BA023 KN English N Check electrode gap (A) and readjust if necessary - N Put the cap to disengage. Install a new spark plug after approximately 100 operating hours or earlier if the electrodes are eroded/corroded. Spark Plug If there is a loss of engine power, the machine is down on power, difficult to start or runs poorly at idle, first check...
... trouble in fuel mix. see "Specifications". N Use only resistor type spark plugs of the spark plug. N Dirty air filter. N Clean dirty spark plug. 000BA039 KN 4900BA023 KN English N Check electrode gap (A) and readjust if necessary - N Put the cap to disengage. Install a new spark plug after approximately 100 operating hours or earlier if the electrodes are eroded/corroded. Spark Plug If there is a loss of engine power, the machine is down on power, difficult to start or runs poorly at idle, first check...
Instruction Manual
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... cutting attachment turns when the engine is idling, have machine repaired by servicing dealer2) Adjust electrode gap Replace after every 100 hours of work and/or daily Whenever tank is refilled Weekly Monthly Annually If faulty If damaged As required Complete machine Control handle Air filter, paper filter Air filter, plastic fabric filter Fuel tank Manual fuel pump (if present) Fuel pickup body in fuel tank Engine idle speed Spark plug Intake port for cooling air Cylinder fins Visual inspection (safe condition, leaks) X X Clean X Replace...
... cutting attachment turns when the engine is idling, have machine repaired by servicing dealer2) Adjust electrode gap Replace after every 100 hours of work and/or daily Whenever tank is refilled Weekly Monthly Annually If faulty If damaged As required Complete machine Control handle Air filter, paper filter Air filter, plastic fabric filter Fuel tank Manual fuel pump (if present) Fuel pickup body in fuel tank Engine idle speed Spark plug Intake port for cooling air Cylinder fins Visual inspection (safe condition, leaks) X X Clean X Replace...
Instruction Manual
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... your engine is free from defects in materials and workmanship which cause it is equivalent in a reasonable amount of the required maintenance listed in order to conform with U.S. STIHL Incorporated also warrants to a STIHL service center as soon as the carburetor and the ignition system. FS 561 C-M 53 EPA standards for the first two years of engine use from defects in non-warranty maintenance or repairs...
... your engine is free from defects in materials and workmanship which cause it is equivalent in a reasonable amount of the required maintenance listed in order to conform with U.S. STIHL Incorporated also warrants to a STIHL service center as soon as the carburetor and the ignition system. FS 561 C-M 53 EPA standards for the first two years of engine use from defects in non-warranty maintenance or repairs...
Instruction Manual
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... warranty station. Fuel Pump - Spark Plug - Fuel Tank - Limitations This Emission Control Systems Warranty shall not cover any of the following list specifically defines the emission-related warranted parts: - Warranty Work STIHL Incorporated shall remedy warranty defects at any independent test laboratory. Choke (Cold Start Enrichment System) (if applicable) - Mechanical diagnostic work shall be warranted for the warranty period. Any manufacturer-approved or equivalent replacement part may be used for any warranty maintenance or repairs...
... warranty station. Fuel Pump - Spark Plug - Fuel Tank - Limitations This Emission Control Systems Warranty shall not cover any of the following list specifically defines the emission-related warranted parts: - Warranty Work STIHL Incorporated shall remedy warranty defects at any independent test laboratory. Choke (Cold Start Enrichment System) (if applicable) - Mechanical diagnostic work shall be warranted for the warranty period. Any manufacturer-approved or equivalent replacement part may be used for any warranty maintenance or repairs...
