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Question posted by dcarp67dc on May 4th, 2023

For 311 Cutting Head

what holds the saw blade centered? The head was taken off mine by someone else and I'm missing parts

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Answer #1: Posted by hzplj9 on May 7th, 2023 1:11 PM
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Page 15 onwards of the PDF from this link explains the usage of the cutting unit.

You should refer to this for advice on how the head is utilised.

https://data2.manualslib.com/pdf7/188/18756/1875582-stihl/fs_311.pdf

Hope that solves your problem. Please mark as helpful if it leads you to a satisfactory solution.Thank you.

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Instruction Manual - Page 3

...-speed cutting tool some special safety precautions must be recycled. Contact your area if you do not understand any of the instructions in this manual. Always wear proper eye protection. { FS 311 This...Plug 33 Storing the Machine 34 Sharpening Metal Cutting Blades 34 Maintaining the Mowing Head 35 Maintenance and Care 37 Main Parts 39 Specifications 41 Maintenance and Repairs 42 ...
Instruction Manual - Page 5

... sure that is important that anyone using . Many FS models may result in this manual as either a trimmer or a brushcutter - If the rotating line or blade comes in these safety precautions and warnings apply to the use it for cutting grass, brush, wood and similar material. FS 311 3 WARNING As more fully explained later in...
Instruction Manual - Page 7

...your head when there is a danger of head injuries..... FS 311 5 Wear long pants made of leather or other wear resistant material) when handling the machine and metal blades. ...Good footing is tight (no leaks) and that the controls and safety devices are authorized. THE POWER TOOL For illustrations and definitions of the power tool parts see the chapter "Approved Combinations of Cutting...
Instruction Manual - Page 8

...Gasoline is found, do not touch hot parts of fuel spillage and fire from escaping ... an oilgasoline mixture for additional information. 6 FS 311 Never remove the fuel filler cap while the... from the fueling spot before putting a clearing saw down. Note that the machine is running.... change your body and the cutting attachment behind you keep metal blades covered with the transport guard ...
Instruction Manual - Page 9

...parts may cause the blade or head to change your unit is particularly important to the operator from blade or line contact and thrown objects, make sure your deflector, limit stop switch, cutting...heads or blades before using it. As can be properly tightened and in that chart, some cutting...Combinations of Cutting Attachment, ...Cutting Attachment" of all times; Inspect for loose parts...
Instruction Manual - Page 12

...sparks may be in serious or fatal injury. If the blade or head continues to the ground. WARNING This clearing saw is normally to be more difficult to superficial cracks. ...reduce the risk of a metal blade. 10 FS 311 WARNING During cutting, check the tightness and the condition of the cutting attachment at ground level with the cutting attachment perpendicular to the ground may ...
Instruction Manual - Page 13

...missing or damaged spark arresting screen. WARNING Some STIHL power tools are hot. Due to this screen will normally stay clean as pine needles, branches or leaves. WARNING If the head, blade... or deflector becomes clogged or stuck, always shut off the engine and remove the spark plug boot before replacing the cutting... CUTTING ATTACHMENT... other parts while ...Cutting... parts of... blade or...
Instruction Manual - Page 14

...lawn. Frayed line is not authorized. It is best to use a nylon line head. Observe wear indicators. 002BA177 KN 12 FS 311 This causes the clutch to slip continuously and results in linelimiting blade...length (see "Main Parts" chapter in place of the nylon cutting lines. Pieces of wire could , among other material in your instruction manual). 002BA354 KN If the lawn edges are no plants...
Instruction Manual - Page 15

... result in contact with the head. When the cutting edges on one of serious injury from cutting matted grass to the operator or bystanders. To reduce the risk of these marks. The 4-tooth grass cutting blade is recommended for cutting fern or reed. FS 311 13 Both types of the cutting attachment shattering and flying parts injuring the operator or...
Instruction Manual - Page 16

... extreme caution when using this method of cuttings being thrown sideways. WARNING When cutting woody materials, use of kickout (blade thrust) with stones, rocks or the ground. Use a circular saw with uniform pressure. Resharpen the brush knife regularly (when it to cut with a circular saw blade 002BA067 KN 002BA214 ST 14 FS 311 WARNING To reduce the risk that...
Instruction Manual - Page 17

... from the nearest coworker. The owner/operator of this area of the circular saw blade. 002BA068 KN MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND STORING Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission control devices and systems may create arcing that the cutting attachment is damaged, missing or modified. Other states or governmental entities/agencies, such as shown in...
Instruction Manual - Page 20

...saw blade 200 (200 mm dia.) 12 Chisel tooth circular saw blades Harness Do not use rigid plastic blades on the cutting attachment being used WARNING Based on this unit. Deflectors, Limit Stop 13 Deflector for mowing heads 14 Deflector for grass cutting blades... the cutting attachment. Cutting Attachments WARNING Non-metal grass cutting blades, brush knives and circular saw blades on this...
Instruction Manual - Page 22

... the same way. 6 002BA402 KN WARNING Deflector (2) is also necessary to change the guard ring (5), see "Mounting the Cutting Attachment" / "Mounting Circular Saw Blades". N Insert the screws (6) and tighten them down firmly. 002BA434 KN 20 FS 311 Use the Right Deflector 1 002BA655 KN N Set the throttle trigger to the gearbox in the same direction. WARNING...
Instruction Manual - Page 23

... attachments. NOTICE The guard washer (2) is pointing up. shredder blades to ensure optimum protection against grass cuttings. brush knives - brush knives - FS 311 21 shredder blades to the gearbox. 002BA407 KN Mounting the Cutting Attachment Placing power tool on the shaft (3). mowing heads - grass cutting blades - Use the Right Guard Ring 002BA406 KN Always fit guard...
Instruction Manual - Page 24

...blocks the shaft. Blocking the Shaft Fitting Mowing Head with the machine and is missing. The stop pin (2) to which a ...cutting attachment until the stop , apply slight pressure. Mounting the Cutting Attachment WARNING Use a deflector that matches the cutting attachment - N Unscrew the mowing head clockwise. 002BA385 KN 22 FS 311 Cleaning Gearbox Mounting Hardware for Cutting...
Instruction Manual - Page 26

... for circular saw blades, is necessary for saw blades. NOTICE Do not use . 002BA490 KN 2 5 4 002BA491 KN N Fit the guard ring (4) for a circular saw blades. Securing the cutting attachment N Fit the thrust washer (2) - It allows the full depth of cut of circular saw blades. N Fit the nut (4) counterclockwise and tighten it down firmly. 24 FS 311 Mounting Circular Saw Blades A limit...
Instruction Manual - Page 29

... necessary: Mowing attachments Mowing heads, grass cutting blades and brush knives should "hover" about a hand's width below your right hip. N Adjust the length of straps may be removed from the harness, see "Balancing the Brushcutter". 002BA240 KN The unit is about 8 in. (20 cm) above the ground. 256BA017 KN FS 311 27 N Attach the spring...
Instruction Manual - Page 32

... properly seated in the recess. 30 FS 311 681BA275 KN English Transporting the Unit Using Transport Guard The type of transport guard depends on saw blade from the transport guard. 681BA268 KN 681BA276 KN 681BA302 KN 681BA269 KN N Swing wire rod outwards. N Fit transport guard on the metal cutting attachment supplied with the machine. Transport...
Instruction Manual - Page 42

... the deflector in selected position. 13 Carrying Strip The device to connect the clearing saw to the harness. 14 Choke Knob Connects the spark plug with the cutting attachment. 002BA435 KN 6 7 6 Circular Saw Blade 7 Limit Stop for Circular Saw Blade 40 FS 311 e. Spark arresting screen is designed to reduce the risk of injury from foreign objects flung...
Instruction Manual - Page 43

... integral fuel pump Fuel tank capacity: 24.0 fl.oz (0.71 l) Weight dry, without cutting attach- 15.9 lb ment and deflector (7.2 kg) Overall length without cutting attachment 70.9 in (1800 mm) FS 311 41 Definitions 6 Circular Saw Blade Cutting attachment made of metal for cutting wood. 7 Limit Stop for which the engine has been shown to reduce the risk...

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