Original Instruction ManualPrinted on chlorine-free paper
Printing inks contain vegetable oils, paper can be recycled.
© ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG, 2016
0458-772-8221-A. VA0.J16.
0000005287_011_GB
FS 510 C, FS 560 C
English
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Contents
Dear Customer,
Thank you for choosing a quality
engineered STIHL product.
It has been built using modern
production techniques and
comprehensive quality assurance.
Every effort has been made to ensure
your satisfaction and troublefree use of
the product.
Please contact your dealer or our sales
company if you have any queries
concerning this product.
Your
Dr. Nikolas Stihl
Guide to Using this Manual 2
Safety Precautions and Working
Techniques 2
Approved Combinations of Cutting
Attachment, Deflector, Limit Stop
and Harness 13
Mounting the Bike Handle 14
Adjusting the Throttle Cable 18
Mounting the Deflector 18
Mounting the Cutting Attachment 22
Fuel 27
Fueling 28
Fitting the Full Harness 29
Balancing the Machine 30
Starting / Stopping the Engine 30
Transporting the Unit 33
Operating Instructions 34
Air filter 35
Engine Management 36
M-Tronic 36
Winter Operation 36
Spark Plug 38
Engine Running Behavior 39
Storing the Machine 39
Sharpening Metal Cutting Blades 40
Maintaining the Mowing Head 40
Inspection and Maintenance by
User 41
Inspections and Maintenance by
Dealer 42
Maintenance and Care 44
Main Parts 46
Specifications 48
Maintenance and Repairs 49
Disposal 50
STIHL Limited Emission Control
Warranty Statement 50