Stihl FS 56 User Manual

Original Instruction ManualPrinted on chlorine-free paper
Printing inks contain vegetable oils, paper can be recycled.
© ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG, 2013 0458-547-8621-D. VA1.L13. 0000000997_018_GB
FS 56, FS 56 R, FS 56 C, FS 56 RC
English
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Contents
Allow only persons who fully understand
this manual to operate your trimmer /
brushcutter.
To receive maximum performance and
satisfaction from your STIHL trimmer /
brushcutter, it is important that you read,
understand and follow the safety
precautions and the operating and
maintenance instructions in chapter
"Safety Precautions and Working
Techniques" before using your trimmer /
brushcutter. For further information you
can go to www.stihlusa.com.
Contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL
distributor for your area if you do not
understand any of the instructions in this
manual.
WARNING
Because a trimmer / brushcutter is a
high-speed cutting tool some special
safety precautions must be observed to
reduce the risk of personal injury.
Careless or improper use may cause
serious or even fatal injury.
Make sure your unit is equipped with the
proper deflector, handle and harness for
the type of cutting attachment being
used. Always wear proper eye
protection.
Guide to Using this Manual 2
Safety Precautions and Working
Techniques 3
Approved Combinations of Cutting
Attachment, Deflector, Handle and
Harness 16
Mounting the Bike Handle 18
Mounting the Loop Handle 19
Fitting the Carrying Ring 22
Mounting the Deflector 22
Mounting the Cutting Attachment 23
Fuel 26
Fueling 27
Fitting the Harness 29
Balancing the Trimmer/Brushcutter 30
Starting / Stopping the Engine 31
Operating Instructions 33
Cleaning the Air Filter 33
Engine Management 34
Adjusting the Carburetor 34
Spark Plug 35
Engine Running Behavior 36
Rewind Starter 36
Storing the Machine 37
Sharpening Metal Cutting Blades 37
Maintaining the Mowing Head 37
Inspections and Maintenance by
Dealer 39
Maintenance and Care 40
Main Parts 42
Specifications 44
Special Accessories 45
Maintenance and Repairs 45
Disposal 46
STIHL Incorporated Federal
Emission Control Warranty
Statement 46
STIHL Incorporated California
Exhaust and Evaporative
Emissions Control Warranty
Statement 48
Trademarks 50

Stihl FS 56 Specifications