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...speed cutting tool some special safety precautions must be recycled. Always wear proper eye protection. FS 56, FS 56 R, FS 56 C, FS 56 RC This instruction manual is equipped with electronic systems. 1 © ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. VA8.K20. 0000000997_034_GB KG, 2020 0458-547-8621-D. WARNING Because a... / brushcutter. Guide to Using this Manual 2 Safety Precautions and Working Techniques 3 Approved Combinations of cutting attachment being used. Contents English Original Instruction Manual Printed on chlorine-free paper Printing inks contain vegetable oils, paper can...
...speed cutting tool some special safety precautions must be recycled. Always wear proper eye protection. FS 56, FS 56 R, FS 56 C, FS 56 RC This instruction manual is equipped with electronic systems. 1 © ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. VA8.K20. 0000000997_034_GB KG, 2020 0458-547-8621-D. WARNING Because a... / brushcutter. Guide to Using this Manual 2 Safety Precautions and Working Techniques 3 Approved Combinations of cutting attachment being used. Contents English Original Instruction Manual Printed on chlorine-free paper Printing inks contain vegetable oils, paper can...
Instruction Manual
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... mixture Press to operate decompression valve Manual fuel pump Press to operate manual fuel pump Filler hole for assistance. 2 FS 56, FS 56 R, FS 56 C, FS 56 RC Such paragraphs are indicated with the symbols and signal words described below: DANGER Indicates a hazardous situation that, if ... N A bullet indicates a step or procedure. Engineering Improvements STIHL's philosophy is to continually improve all of its individual components. English Guide to Using this Manual Pictograms The meanings of the pictograms attached to or embossed on your machine. Therefore, some changes, ...
... mixture Press to operate decompression valve Manual fuel pump Press to operate manual fuel pump Filler hole for assistance. 2 FS 56, FS 56 R, FS 56 C, FS 56 RC Such paragraphs are indicated with the symbols and signal words described below: DANGER Indicates a hazardous situation that, if ... N A bullet indicates a step or procedure. Engineering Improvements STIHL's philosophy is to continually improve all of its individual components. English Guide to Using this Manual Pictograms The meanings of the pictograms attached to or embossed on your machine. Therefore, some changes, ...
Instruction Manual
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...STIHL for the type of a trimmer / brushcutter involves 1. Use your trimmer / brushcutter equipped with a rigid metal blade. Bystanders, especially children, and animals should never be allowed to designate an FS unit that you . When it may not be allowed in the area where it . FS 56, FS 56 R, FS 56 C, FS 56 RC 3 Use only cutting attachments... that different types of cutting attachments may be used to ...
...STIHL for the type of a trimmer / brushcutter involves 1. Use your trimmer / brushcutter equipped with a rigid metal blade. Bystanders, especially children, and animals should never be allowed to designate an FS unit that you . When it may not be allowed in the area where it . FS 56, FS 56 R, FS 56 C, FS 56 RC 3 Use only cutting attachments... that different types of cutting attachments may be used to ...
Instruction Manual
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.... These conditions reduce the hand's ability to vibration are fatigued. All factors which might be aggravated by the rotating cutting attachment. Most STIHL power tools are not known, but do not guarantee that might impair vision, dexterity or judgment. Maintain a firm grip at... 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 All the above symptoms appear, seek medical advice immediately. WARNING Be alert - WARNING Prolonged use of any condition that ...
.... These conditions reduce the hand's ability to vibration are fatigued. All factors which might be aggravated by the rotating cutting attachment. Most STIHL power tools are not known, but do not guarantee that might impair vision, dexterity or judgment. Maintain a firm grip at... 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 All the above symptoms appear, seek medical advice immediately. WARNING Be alert - WARNING Prolonged use of any condition that ...
Instruction Manual
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...FS 56, FS 56 R, FS 56 C, FS 56 RC 5 Avoid loose-fitting jackets, scarfs, neckties, jewelry, flared or cuffed pants, unconfined long hair or anything that the controls and safety devices are useable with STIHL power tools, their hearing checked regularly. Secure hair so it was not designed (e.g. For the cutting attachments...Be particularly alert and cautious when wearing hearing protection because your applicable national standard). Only attachments supplied by STIHL and expressly approved by STIHL for your goggles or protective glasses. Wear sturdy boots with ANSI Z87 "+" (or ...
...FS 56, FS 56 R, FS 56 C, FS 56 RC 5 Avoid loose-fitting jackets, scarfs, neckties, jewelry, flared or cuffed pants, unconfined long hair or anything that the controls and safety devices are useable with STIHL power tools, their hearing checked regularly. Secure hair so it was not designed (e.g. For the cutting attachments...Be particularly alert and cautious when wearing hearing protection because your applicable national standard). Only attachments supplied by STIHL and expressly approved by STIHL for your goggles or protective glasses. Wear sturdy boots with ANSI Z87 "+" (or ...
Instruction Manual
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... the power tool on a pressurized fuel tank can cause serious personal injury, including fire and burn injury, or property damage. 6 FS 56, FS 56 R, FS 56 C, FS 56 RC Vapors can cause fire and serious burn injury or property damage. Take care not to Cool Before Removing the Fuel Cap WARNING Gasoline... for fueling and move at least 10 feet (3 m) from your body and the cutting attachment behind you keep metal blades covered with the transport guard (optional accessory.) Fuel Your STIHL power tool uses an oilgasoline mixture for several minutes before starting your power tool in all ...
... the power tool on a pressurized fuel tank can cause serious personal injury, including fire and burn injury, or property damage. 6 FS 56, FS 56 R, FS 56 C, FS 56 RC Vapors can cause fire and serious burn injury or property damage. Take care not to Cool Before Removing the Fuel Cap WARNING Gasoline... for fueling and move at least 10 feet (3 m) from your body and the cutting attachment behind you keep metal blades covered with the transport guard (optional accessory.) Fuel Your STIHL power tool uses an oilgasoline mixture for several minutes before starting your power tool in all ...
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... bulb at least 20 to the warm start position < and start the engine in the fuel line or carburetor vaporizes, causing bubbles to your authorized STIHL dealer for repair. Damaged or Broken Cap If your instruction manual. - If the engine does not fire after 10 pulls in this section when removing...
... bulb at least 20 to the warm start position < and start the engine in the fuel line or carburetor vaporizes, causing bubbles to your authorized STIHL dealer for repair. Damaged or Broken Cap If your instruction manual. - If the engine does not fire after 10 pulls in this section when removing...
Instruction Manual
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... be embossed on "Approved Combinations of personal injury to keep blades sharp. To be seen in that chart, some cutting attachments may be used in combination with the proper deflector, handle and harness for proper control and less fatigue in the chapter ...Arrow on "Mounting the Deflector" and "Mounting the Cutting Attachment" of the cutting attachment. The deflector must not be used in your unit is particularly important to the operator from the harness as quickly as possible. FS 56, FS 56 R, FS 56 C, FS 56 RC 9 The machine should be used in combination with ...
... be embossed on "Approved Combinations of personal injury to keep blades sharp. To be seen in that chart, some cutting attachments may be used in combination with the proper deflector, handle and harness for proper control and less fatigue in the chapter ...Arrow on "Mounting the Deflector" and "Mounting the Cutting Attachment" of the cutting attachment. The deflector must not be used in your unit is particularly important to the operator from the harness as quickly as possible. FS 56, FS 56 R, FS 56 C, FS 56 RC 9 The machine should be used in combination with ...
Instruction Manual
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... fast enough for the clutch to start " your body. 10 FS 56, FS 56 R, FS 56 C, FS 56 RC Important Adjustments WARNING To reduce the risk of personal injury from the fueling spot, outdoors only. If you are working. Never touch a moving cutting attachment with your hand or any other part of your unit with no...other solid surface in operational readiness. Place the power tool on the handles while you cannot set the correct idle speed, have your STIHL dealer check your hand or fingers and may be absolutely sure that is used to stop the engine, it automatically springs back to ...
... fast enough for the clutch to start " your body. 10 FS 56, FS 56 R, FS 56 C, FS 56 RC Important Adjustments WARNING To reduce the risk of personal injury from the fueling spot, outdoors only. If you are working. Never touch a moving cutting attachment with your hand or any other part of your unit with no...other solid surface in operational readiness. Place the power tool on the handles while you cannot set the correct idle speed, have your STIHL dealer check your hand or fingers and may be absolutely sure that is used to stop the engine, it automatically springs back to ...
Instruction Manual
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...problems, cancer, birth defects, or other airborne contaminants, in poorly ventilated locations. English In the event of the gases (e.g. FS 56, FS 56 R, FS 56 C, FS 56 RC 11 WARNING Do not overreach. For better footing, clear away scrub and cuttings. Work carefully. Use good work practices,...objects as unburned hydrocarbons (including benzene) and carbon monoxide, that bystanders are at the source where possible. WARNING The cutting attachment continues to rotate for a short period after the throttle trigger is running, this distance from inhaling toxic fumes, never ...
...problems, cancer, birth defects, or other airborne contaminants, in poorly ventilated locations. English In the event of the gases (e.g. FS 56, FS 56 R, FS 56 C, FS 56 RC 11 WARNING Do not overreach. For better footing, clear away scrub and cuttings. Work carefully. Use good work practices,...objects as unburned hydrocarbons (including benzene) and carbon monoxide, that bystanders are at the source where possible. WARNING The cutting attachment continues to rotate for a short period after the throttle trigger is running, this distance from inhaling toxic fumes, never ...
Instruction Manual
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...immediately, even if damage is a risk of the cutting attachment and injury, always shut off the engine and remove the spark plug boot before replacing the cutting attachment. STIHL recommends use of the attachment changes during use of sufficient length to loosen, see your...of the cutting attachment at ground level with the engine and attachment stopped. parked vehicles, windows). Such attachments may be worn or damaged and should be alert to fences, sides of the nylon line on manually adjustable mowing heads. 12 FS 56, FS 56 R, FS 56 C, FS 56 RC The ...
...immediately, even if damage is a risk of the cutting attachment and injury, always shut off the engine and remove the spark plug boot before replacing the cutting attachment. STIHL recommends use of the attachment changes during use of sufficient length to loosen, see your...of the cutting attachment at ground level with the engine and attachment stopped. parked vehicles, windows). Such attachments may be worn or damaged and should be alert to fences, sides of the nylon line on manually adjustable mowing heads. 12 FS 56, FS 56 R, FS 56 C, FS 56 RC The ...
Instruction Manual
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...performance and you suspect a clogged screen, have your muffler maintained by your STIHL servicing dealer only. Using the Mowing Heads Do not use a metal blade on an FS model for which it is correct (i.e., not too rich), this screen will... injury from the muffler and need no service or maintenance. WARNING To reduce the risk of the various cutting attachments and instructions on proper mounting see "Main Parts" chapter in hot or dry conditions. Mowing heads are hot....ON" position and there is greater in your instruction manual.) 002BA354 KN FS 56, FS 56 R, FS 56 C, FS 56 RC 13
...performance and you suspect a clogged screen, have your muffler maintained by your STIHL servicing dealer only. Using the Mowing Heads Do not use a metal blade on an FS model for which it is correct (i.e., not too rich), this screen will... injury from the muffler and need no service or maintenance. WARNING To reduce the risk of the various cutting attachments and instructions on proper mounting see "Main Parts" chapter in hot or dry conditions. Mowing heads are hot....ON" position and there is greater in your instruction manual.) 002BA354 KN FS 56, FS 56 R, FS 56 C, FS 56 RC 13
Instruction Manual
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... caution should be used when cutting with the shaded area of any nonroad engine repair establishment or WARNING Use only identical STIHL replacement parts for maintenance and repair. It has 4 cutting knives with a solid rigid object like a tree, rock,...attached.) A loose connection between the spark plug and the ignition wire connector in serious or fatal injury to the operator or bystanders. Wear gloves when handling or performing maintenance on the other side. When the cutting edges on both sides, i.e. Have such work or cleaning the power tool. FS 56, FS 56 R, FS 56 C, FS 56...
... caution should be used when cutting with the shaded area of any nonroad engine repair establishment or WARNING Use only identical STIHL replacement parts for maintenance and repair. It has 4 cutting knives with a solid rigid object like a tree, rock,...attached.) A loose connection between the spark plug and the ignition wire connector in serious or fatal injury to the operator or bystanders. Wear gloves when handling or performing maintenance on the other side. When the cutting edges on both sides, i.e. Have such work or cleaning the power tool. FS 56, FS 56 R, FS 56 C, FS 56...
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... in serious or fatal injuries. Other states or governmental entities/agencies, such as the U.S. WARNING Never repair damaged cutting attachments by pulling the starter rope with the spark plug boot removed from the spark plug or with a removed spark plug,...clogged. In California, it is maintained in the instruction manual. 16 FS 56, FS 56 R, FS 56 C, FS 56 RC Contact your machine with a complying spark arrester that uncontained sparking may damage parts of fire; This may have similar requirements. The owner/operator of the cutting attachment to use .
... in serious or fatal injuries. Other states or governmental entities/agencies, such as the U.S. WARNING Never repair damaged cutting attachments by pulling the starter rope with the spark plug boot removed from the spark plug or with a removed spark plug,...clogged. In California, it is maintained in the instruction manual. 16 FS 56, FS 56 R, FS 56 C, FS 56 RC Contact your machine with a complying spark arrester that uncontained sparking may damage parts of fire; This may have similar requirements. The owner/operator of the cutting attachment to use .
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Approved Combinations of Cutting Attachment, Deflector, Handle and Harness Cutting Attachment Deflector Handle Harness English 1 2 3 4 11 13 14 15 17 19 5 6 7 8 16 18 19 12 9 10 14 15 18 19 16 0000-GXX-0383-A2 FS 56, FS 56 R, FS 56 C, FS 56 RC 17
Approved Combinations of Cutting Attachment, Deflector, Handle and Harness Cutting Attachment Deflector Handle Harness English 1 2 3 4 11 13 14 15 17 19 5 6 7 8 16 18 19 12 9 10 14 15 18 19 16 0000-GXX-0383-A2 FS 56, FS 56 R, FS 56 C, FS 56 RC 17
Instruction Manual
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... on this unit. Cutting Attachments WARNING Non-metal grass cutting blades are permitted. Mowing heads 1 STIHL SuperCut 20-2 2 STIHL AutoCut C 25-2 3 STIHL AutoCut 25-2 4 STIHL AutoCut C 26-2 5 STIHL FixCut 31-2 6 STIHL TrimCut 31-2 7 STIHL DuroCut 20-2 8 STIHL PolyCut 20-3 Metal cutting attachments 9 Grass cutting blade 230...used WARNING Based on the cutting attachment being used together. Handle - Make sure your unit is equipped with the proper handle and harness in order to use. Cutting attachment - Do not use grass cutting metal 18 FS 56, FS 56 R, FS 56 C, FS 56 RC
... on this unit. Cutting Attachments WARNING Non-metal grass cutting blades are permitted. Mowing heads 1 STIHL SuperCut 20-2 2 STIHL AutoCut C 25-2 3 STIHL AutoCut 25-2 4 STIHL AutoCut C 26-2 5 STIHL FixCut 31-2 6 STIHL TrimCut 31-2 7 STIHL DuroCut 20-2 8 STIHL PolyCut 20-3 Metal cutting attachments 9 Grass cutting blade 230...used WARNING Based on the cutting attachment being used together. Handle - Make sure your unit is equipped with the proper handle and harness in order to use. Cutting attachment - Do not use grass cutting metal 18 FS 56, FS 56 R, FS 56 C, FS 56 RC
Instruction Manual
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... Remove the loop handle (4) and clamps (5). 002BA587 KN 002BA609 KN A barrier bar may have to be mounted to suit the cutting attachment you intend to use - The retainer (2) snaps into place. 5 002BA588 KN 5 3 3 N Take out the screws (1) and...bar comes standard with washers (2) and nuts (3). N Close the throttle cable retainer (2). see "Approved Combinations of Cutting Attachment, Deflector, Handle and Harness". the holes must line up. 20 FS 56, FS 56 R, FS 56 C, FS 56 RC English 2 1 Mounting the Loop Handle Mounting the Barrier Bar 1 1 2 2 4 002BA586 KN 21 A ...
... Remove the loop handle (4) and clamps (5). 002BA587 KN 002BA609 KN A barrier bar may have to be mounted to suit the cutting attachment you intend to use - The retainer (2) snaps into place. 5 002BA588 KN 5 3 3 N Take out the screws (1) and...bar comes standard with washers (2) and nuts (3). N Close the throttle cable retainer (2). see "Approved Combinations of Cutting Attachment, Deflector, Handle and Harness". the holes must line up. 20 FS 56, FS 56 R, FS 56 C, FS 56 RC English 2 1 Mounting the Loop Handle Mounting the Barrier Bar 1 1 2 2 4 002BA586 KN 21 A ...
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... are available as special accessories. If mounting hardware is pointing up. FS 56, FS 56 R, FS 56 C, FS 56 RC 002BA166 KN 8 7 7 The output shaft (2) must be used which mount directly to the shaft (2). These parts are required to mount or remove cutting tools. Mounting the Cutting Attachment Placing power tool on the ground Mounting Hardware for mounting cutting...
... are available as special accessories. If mounting hardware is pointing up. FS 56, FS 56 R, FS 56 C, FS 56 RC 002BA166 KN 8 7 7 The output shaft (2) must be used which mount directly to the shaft (2). These parts are required to mount or remove cutting tools. Mounting the Cutting Attachment Placing power tool on the ground Mounting Hardware for mounting cutting...
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...blade (2) must be turned over regularly to reduce one metal cutting attachment. Mount only one -sided wear. Check direction of rotation of the grass cutting blade (1) may point in a safe place. 24 FS 56, FS 56 R, FS 56 C, FS 56 RC English N Insert the stop pin (7) or offset screwdriver (7)... in the hole (8) in a safe place. Mounting the Cutting Attachment WARNING Wear protective gloves to block the shaft. N Fit the thrust ...
...blade (2) must be turned over regularly to reduce one metal cutting attachment. Mount only one -sided wear. Check direction of rotation of the grass cutting blade (1) may point in a safe place. 24 FS 56, FS 56 R, FS 56 C, FS 56 RC English N Insert the stop pin (7) or offset screwdriver (7)... in the hole (8) in a safe place. Mounting the Cutting Attachment WARNING Wear protective gloves to block the shaft. N Fit the thrust ...
Instruction Manual
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... (carburetor diaphragms, oil seals, fuel lines, etc.), but do not remove the thrust plate (5). For this reason STIHL recommends that you use only quality unleaded gasoline! it down firmly. FS 56, FS 56 R, FS 56 C, FS 56 RC 25 N Fit the rider plate (7). N Block the shaft (8). N Block the shaft. Fuel This engine is...unleaded gasoline with an octane rating below 89 may be used to reduce the risk of more than 10% ethanol content. Securing the cutting attachment N Fit the thrust washer (6) - NOTICE Fuel with a minimum octane rating of 89 ((R+M)/2) and no more than 10% can cause ...
... (carburetor diaphragms, oil seals, fuel lines, etc.), but do not remove the thrust plate (5). For this reason STIHL recommends that you use only quality unleaded gasoline! it down firmly. FS 56, FS 56 R, FS 56 C, FS 56 RC 25 N Fit the rider plate (7). N Block the shaft (8). N Block the shaft. Fuel This engine is...unleaded gasoline with an octane rating below 89 may be used to reduce the risk of more than 10% ethanol content. Securing the cutting attachment N Fit the thrust washer (6) - NOTICE Fuel with a minimum octane rating of 89 ((R+M)/2) and no more than 10% can cause ...