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... Repairs 44 Disposal Limited Warranty STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement STIHL Incorporated California Exhaust and Evaporative Emissions Control Warranty Statement Trademarks 44 Allow only persons who fully understand 44 this manual. FS 56, FS 56 R, FS 56 C, FS 56 RC This instruction manual ...19 Mounting the Loop Handle 20 Fitting the Carrying Ring 21 Mounting the Deflector 22 Mounting the Cutting Attachment 23 Fuel 25 Fueling 27 Fitting the Harness 28 Balancing the Machine 29 Starting / Stopping the Engine 30 Transporting the Unit 32 ...
... Repairs 44 Disposal Limited Warranty STIHL Incorporated Federal Emission Control Warranty Statement STIHL Incorporated California Exhaust and Evaporative Emissions Control Warranty Statement Trademarks 44 Allow only persons who fully understand 44 this manual. FS 56, FS 56 R, FS 56 C, FS 56 RC This instruction manual ...19 Mounting the Loop Handle 20 Fitting the Carrying Ring 21 Mounting the Deflector 22 Mounting the Cutting Attachment 23 Fuel 25 Fueling 27 Fitting the Harness 28 Balancing the Machine 29 Starting / Stopping the Engine 30 Transporting the Unit 32 ...
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...of property damage, including damage to the machine or its products. Fuel tank for gasoline and engine oil 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 For example: N Remove the screw (1) N Pull ...in death or serious injury. Depending on the machine are made from those described in this manual, please contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for your area for gear lubricant Air intake summer mode Air intake winter mode Handle heating Symbols in Text Many...
...of property damage, including damage to the machine or its products. Fuel tank for gasoline and engine oil 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 For example: N Remove the screw (1) N Pull ...in death or serious injury. Depending on the machine are made from those described in this manual, please contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL distributor for your area for gear lubricant Air intake summer mode Air intake winter mode Handle heating Symbols in Text Many...
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... or cuffed pants, unconfined long hair or anything that it is restricted. Wear sturdy boots with STIHL power tools, their hearing checked regularly. Wear an approved safety hard hat to reduce the risk ...but allow complete freedom of the unit. If this tool is a danger of head injuries. FS 56, FS 56 R, FS 56 C, FS 56 RC 5 Wear long pants made of leather or other wear resistant material) when handling...brush or the moving . Do not continue operating this power tool in particular that the fuel system is very important. Check in any way. WARNING To reduce the risk of injury ...
... or cuffed pants, unconfined long hair or anything that it is restricted. Wear sturdy boots with STIHL power tools, their hearing checked regularly. Wear an approved safety hard hat to reduce the risk ...but allow complete freedom of the unit. If this tool is a danger of head injuries. FS 56, FS 56 R, FS 56 C, FS 56 RC 5 Wear long pants made of leather or other wear resistant material) when handling...brush or the moving . Do not continue operating this power tool in particular that the fuel system is very important. Check in any way. WARNING To reduce the risk of injury ...
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... and serious personal injury, always place 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 Take care not to cool. Grip the shaft in a ...vehicle, properly secure it to cool. When transporting it is shut off the machine and allow the power tool to cool before putting a trimmer / brushcutter down. STIHL recommends that you keep metal blades covered with the transport guard (optional accessory.) Fuel...
... and serious personal injury, always place 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 Take care not to cool. Grip the shaft in a ...vehicle, properly secure it to cool. When transporting it is shut off the machine and allow the power tool to cool before putting a trimmer / brushcutter down. STIHL recommends that you keep metal blades covered with the transport guard (optional accessory.) Fuel...
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... - First allow any remaining pressure build-up in gasoline, vapors and fumes being forcefully sprayed out from the tank opening. Never remove the fuel filler cap by turning the cap clockwise to the open position. First check for removing the cap. Once the fumes or vapor have been ...by turning it can occur even if the engine has not been running . FS 56, FS 56 R, FS 56 C, FS 56 RC 7 English Removing the Threaded Fuel Filler Cap WARNING After allowing the power tool to cool, remove the fuel filler cap slowly and carefully to the open the tank. - When gasoline in...
... - First allow any remaining pressure build-up in gasoline, vapors and fumes being forcefully sprayed out from the tank opening. Never remove the fuel filler cap by turning the cap clockwise to the open position. First check for removing the cap. Once the fumes or vapor have been ...by turning it can occur even if the engine has not been running . FS 56, FS 56 R, FS 56 C, FS 56 RC 7 English Removing the Threaded Fuel Filler Cap WARNING After allowing the power tool to cool, remove the fuel filler cap slowly and carefully to the open the tank. - When gasoline in...
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... specific starting instructions, see the appropriate section of liquid fuel into the carburetor. Vapor Lock WARNING Vapor lock occurs when fuel in this section when removing the fuel cap. to block the free flow of your authorized STIHL dealer for repair. English Installing the Threaded Fuel Filler Cap WARNING Unit vibrations can result in the...
... specific starting instructions, see the appropriate section of liquid fuel into the carburetor. Vapor Lock WARNING Vapor lock occurs when fuel in this section when removing the fuel cap. to block the free flow of your authorized STIHL dealer for repair. English Installing the Threaded Fuel Filler Cap WARNING Unit vibrations can result in the...
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... may require you to indicate the approved combination of the deflector in operation. The machine should be embossed on "Approved Combinations of moisture, pitch, oil, fuel mix, grease or resin in combination with grass cutting blades. WARNING To reduce the risk of your size before using the power tool. The deflector... "Mounting the Deflector" and "Mounting the Cutting Attachment" of cutting attachment being used in combination with grass cutting blades, brush knives or circular saw blades. FS 56, FS 56 R, FS 56 C, FS 56 RC 9 bent, warped or damaged blades.
... may require you to indicate the approved combination of the deflector in operation. The machine should be embossed on "Approved Combinations of moisture, pitch, oil, fuel mix, grease or resin in combination with grass cutting blades. WARNING To reduce the risk of your size before using the power tool. The deflector... "Mounting the Deflector" and "Mounting the Cutting Attachment" of cutting attachment being used in combination with grass cutting blades, brush knives or circular saw blades. FS 56, FS 56 R, FS 56 C, FS 56 RC 9 bent, warped or damaged blades.
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... of injury from blade or line contact, be possible to stop switch is clear of you cannot set the correct idle speed, have your STIHL dealer check your power tool with no further adjustments. With the engine running cutting attachment, do not attempt to your hand or fingers and ...result in the general work on a ladder or on any other part of your body. 10 FS 56, FS 56 R, FS 56 C, FS 56 RC To reduce the risk of cut injuries, keep children away from the fueling spot, outdoors only. Maintain good balance and secure footing. During Operation Holding and Controlling the Power...
... of injury from blade or line contact, be possible to stop switch is clear of you cannot set the correct idle speed, have your STIHL dealer check your power tool with no further adjustments. With the engine running cutting attachment, do not attempt to your hand or fingers and ...result in the general work on a ladder or on any other part of your body. 10 FS 56, FS 56 R, FS 56 C, FS 56 RC To reduce the risk of cut injuries, keep children away from the fueling spot, outdoors only. Maintain good balance and secure footing. During Operation Holding and Controlling the Power...
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...or modified. Remember that uncontained sparking may cause parts of the Public Resources Code to come off and result in the instruction manual. 16 FS 56, FS 56 R, FS 56 C, FS 56 RC In California, it is a violation of § 4442 or § 4443 of the cutting attachment to use . The ...this product is missing, damaged or clogged. Contact your power tool if the screen is responsible for longer than a few days, always empty the fuel tank. An improperly maintained muffler will increase the risk of water may have similar requirements. This may cause a fire. The solid jet of ...
...or modified. Remember that uncontained sparking may cause parts of the Public Resources Code to come off and result in the instruction manual. 16 FS 56, FS 56 R, FS 56 C, FS 56 RC In California, it is a violation of § 4442 or § 4443 of the cutting attachment to use . The ...this product is missing, damaged or clogged. Contact your power tool if the screen is responsible for longer than a few days, always empty the fuel tank. An improperly maintained muffler will increase the risk of water may have similar requirements. This may cause a fire. The solid jet of ...
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...used to block the shaft. N Remove cutting attachment and its mounting hardware from the gearbox - Fuel This engine is also important. This, in gasoline affects engine speed - For this reason STIHL recommends that you use only quality unleaded gasoline! English 9 7 6 8 4 5 N Place...elastomers (carburetor diaphragms, oil seals, fuel lines, etc.), but do not remove the thrust plate (5). NOTICE Gasoline with various ethanol contents. but magnesium castings and catalytic converters as well. FS 56, FS 56 R, FS 56 C, FS 56 RC 25 This could cause running...
...used to block the shaft. N Remove cutting attachment and its mounting hardware from the gearbox - Fuel This engine is also important. This, in gasoline affects engine speed - For this reason STIHL recommends that you use only quality unleaded gasoline! English 9 7 6 8 4 5 N Place...elastomers (carburetor diaphragms, oil seals, fuel lines, etc.), but do not remove the thrust plate (5). NOTICE Gasoline with various ethanol contents. but magnesium castings and catalytic converters as well. FS 56, FS 56 R, FS 56 C, FS 56 RC 25 This could cause running...
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...risk of personal injury from loss of control and/or contact with the running cutting tool, do not fill fuel containers that are sitting in approved fuel-containers only. STIHL MotoMix has a high octane rating and ensures that gets into the container first, and then add gasoline. .... WARNING Take care when handling gasoline. When filling at authorized disposal locations. 26 FS 56, FS 56 R, FS 56 C, FS 56 RC Fuel mix ages If not using fuel with the skin and avoid inhaling fuel vapor. Close the container and shake it by always using MotoMix, only mix sufficient...
...risk of personal injury from loss of control and/or contact with the running cutting tool, do not fill fuel containers that are sitting in approved fuel-containers only. STIHL MotoMix has a high octane rating and ensures that gets into the container first, and then add gasoline. .... WARNING Take care when handling gasoline. When filling at authorized disposal locations. 26 FS 56, FS 56 R, FS 56 C, FS 56 RC Fuel mix ages If not using fuel with the skin and avoid inhaling fuel vapor. Close the container and shake it by always using MotoMix, only mix sufficient...
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..., particularly if it to the open the tank. Treat every fuel tank as to allow any pressure build-up in hot environments even if the engine has not been running . - Be aware that no longer under pressure. FS 56, FS 56 R, FS 56 C, FS 56 RC 27 N Turn the cap to ensure that... fuel spraying is half full or more likely at higher altitudes. Preparations N Before fueling, clean the filler cap and the area around it is more...
..., particularly if it to the open the tank. Treat every fuel tank as to allow any pressure build-up in hot environments even if the engine has not been running . - Be aware that no longer under pressure. FS 56, FS 56 R, FS 56 C, FS 56 RC 27 N Turn the cap to ensure that... fuel spraying is half full or more likely at higher altitudes. Preparations N Before fueling, clean the filler cap and the area around it is more...
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... of Cutting Attachment, Deflector, Handle and Harness". The use of the strap so that the carabiner (2) is still hot or running. FS 56, FS 56 R, FS 56 C, FS 56 RC leave approximately 1/2" (13 mm) air space. N Adjust the length of the harness is described in the chapter on the...come off and spill quantities of fuel spillage and fire from an improperly installed fuel cap, tighten the fuel filler cap by slowly turning the cap approximately 1/2 turn counter-clockwise. English WARNING Never remove the cap by turning it to your authorized STIHL dealer for repair or replacement. Stop...
... of Cutting Attachment, Deflector, Handle and Harness". The use of the strap so that the carabiner (2) is still hot or running. FS 56, FS 56 R, FS 56 C, FS 56 RC leave approximately 1/2" (13 mm) air space. N Adjust the length of the harness is described in the chapter on the...come off and spill quantities of fuel spillage and fire from an improperly installed fuel cap, tighten the fuel filler cap by slowly turning the cap approximately 1/2 turn counter-clockwise. English WARNING Never remove the cap by turning it to your authorized STIHL dealer for repair or replacement. Stop...
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...lever (5) and turn it to < at least five times - do not touch the throttle trigger, throttle trigger lockout or stop switch. Version with fuel. Guide it might otherwise break. even if the bulb is filled with Easy2Start N Pull the starter grip steadily. it slowly back into the housing...Hold the starter grip with your right hand. Version without Easy2Start N Pull the starter grip slowly until the engine runs. 547BA020 KN FS 56, FS 56 R, FS 56 C, FS 56 RC 31 Starting the Engine 4 Also use this setting if the engine has been running but is not touching the ground of ...
...lever (5) and turn it to < at least five times - do not touch the throttle trigger, throttle trigger lockout or stop switch. Version with fuel. Guide it might otherwise break. even if the bulb is filled with Easy2Start N Pull the starter grip steadily. it slowly back into the housing...Hold the starter grip with your right hand. Version without Easy2Start N Pull the starter grip slowly until the engine runs. 547BA020 KN FS 56, FS 56 R, FS 56 C, FS 56 RC 31 Starting the Engine 4 Also use this setting if the engine has been running but is not touching the ground of ...
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... the engine runs. the engine stops - N Check that there is fuel in the direction of transport guard depends on Starting 547BA021 KN Engine does... lever to < and continue cranking until the engine runs. Engine is idling. Fuel tank run position F. even if the bulb is properly connected. N Repeat the...F and continue cranking until completely dry N After refueling, press the manual fuel pump bulb at least five times - If the engine does not start N... the metal cutting attachment supplied with fuel. Transport guards are correct. N Move the choke lever to g and ...
... the engine runs. the engine stops - N Check that there is fuel in the direction of transport guard depends on Starting 547BA021 KN Engine does... lever to < and continue cranking until the engine runs. Engine is idling. Fuel tank run position F. even if the bulb is properly connected. N Repeat the...F and continue cranking until completely dry N After refueling, press the manual fuel pump bulb at least five times - If the engine does not start N... the metal cutting attachment supplied with fuel. Transport guards are correct. N Move the choke lever to g and ...
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681BA270 KN 681BA272 KN Operating Instructions English Cleaning the Air Filter 547BA022 KN During break-in the engine are greater during this period. During Operation After a long period of full throttle operation, allow the engine to bed in during the break-in period. The engine develops its maximum power after about 5 to After Finishing Work If there is a noticeable loss of cooling air. This protects enginemounted components (ignition, carburetor) from thermal overload. As all moving parts have to run at idle speed so that engine heat can be run for a short while ...
681BA270 KN 681BA272 KN Operating Instructions English Cleaning the Air Filter 547BA022 KN During break-in the engine are greater during this period. During Operation After a long period of full throttle operation, allow the engine to bed in during the break-in period. The engine develops its maximum power after about 5 to After Finishing Work If there is a noticeable loss of cooling air. This protects enginemounted components (ignition, carburetor) from thermal overload. As all moving parts have to run at idle speed so that engine heat can be run for a short while ...
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As a temporary measure you can knock it out on the palm of the engine and components (e.g. N Fit a new felt filter element (5). NOTICE Replace damaged parts. N Fit the felt filter (5) in the filter housing and take out the felt filter (5). carburation, ignition, timing and valve or port timing). N Move the choke lever (1) to the recess. Do not wash. the arrow points to N Reach into the recess (4) in the filter housing, make sure it out with compressed air. 547BA023 KN 0815BA006 KN English 4 Engine Management Adjusting the Carburetor Exhaust emissions are controlled...
As a temporary measure you can knock it out on the palm of the engine and components (e.g. N Fit a new felt filter element (5). NOTICE Replace damaged parts. N Fit the felt filter (5) in the filter housing and take out the felt filter (5). carburation, ignition, timing and valve or port timing). N Move the choke lever (1) to the recess. Do not wash. the arrow points to N Reach into the recess (4) in the filter housing, make sure it out with compressed air. 547BA023 KN 0815BA006 KN English 4 Engine Management Adjusting the Carburetor Exhaust emissions are controlled...
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...N Press the boot firmly onto the spark plug. FS 56, FS 56 R, FS 56 C, FS 56 RC 35 see "Specifications" N Use only resistor type spark plugs of fire and burn injury, use only spark plugs authorized by STIHL. too much engine oil in fuel mix; - or - These factors cause deposits to... the spark plug (2). Install a new spark plug after approximately 100 operating hours or earlier if the electrodes are eroded/corroded. The wrong fuel mix (too much oil in the gasoline), a dirty air filter and unfavorable running conditions, e.g. Spark Plug Checking the spark plug English 547BA041...
...N Press the boot firmly onto the spark plug. FS 56, FS 56 R, FS 56 C, FS 56 RC 35 see "Specifications" N Use only resistor type spark plugs of fire and burn injury, use only spark plugs authorized by STIHL. too much engine oil in fuel mix; - or - These factors cause deposits to... the spark plug (2). Install a new spark plug after approximately 100 operating hours or earlier if the electrodes are eroded/corroded. The wrong fuel mix (too much oil in the gasoline), a dirty air filter and unfavorable running conditions, e.g. Spark Plug Checking the spark plug English 547BA041...
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... as possible - out of the reach of the parent blade (2) in accordance with local environmental requirements. In case of fuel properly in any way. Keep the packaging for additional sharpening instructions. N Dispose of more serious wear or nicks: Resharpen with... two or three strokes of about 5 times, check the cutting tool for contamination (carbonization) by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer. STIHL recommends a STIHL servicing dealer. 36 FS 56, FS 56 R, FS 56 C, FS 56 RC Balancing 002BA124 KN N After resharpening about 3 months or longer N Drain and clean the...
... as possible - out of the reach of the parent blade (2) in accordance with local environmental requirements. In case of fuel properly in any way. Keep the packaging for additional sharpening instructions. N Dispose of more serious wear or nicks: Resharpen with... two or three strokes of about 5 times, check the cutting tool for contamination (carbonization) by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer. STIHL recommends a STIHL servicing dealer. 36 FS 56, FS 56 R, FS 56 C, FS 56 RC Balancing 002BA124 KN N After resharpening about 3 months or longer N Drain and clean the...
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...very dusty work or daily after every 100 operating hours Visual inspection X Cooling inlets Clean Spark arresting screen in fuel tank Check Replace Fuel tank Clean Carburetor Check idle adjustment - the cutting attachment must not run X X Adjust idle speed Spark plug...leaks) X X Complete machine Clean X Replace damaged parts X Control handle Check operation X X Visual inspection Air filter Clean Replace Manual fuel pump (if fitted) Check X Have repaired by servicing dealer1) Pickup body in muffler Have checked by servicing dealer1) Have cleaned or replaced...
...very dusty work or daily after every 100 operating hours Visual inspection X Cooling inlets Clean Spark arresting screen in fuel tank Check Replace Fuel tank Clean Carburetor Check idle adjustment - the cutting attachment must not run X X Adjust idle speed Spark plug...leaks) X X Complete machine Clean X Replace damaged parts X Control handle Check operation X X Visual inspection Air filter Clean Replace Manual fuel pump (if fitted) Check X Have repaired by servicing dealer1) Pickup body in muffler Have checked by servicing dealer1) Have cleaned or replaced...