Stihl FS 260 User Manual

WARNING
Deflector (3) is approved for shredder blades
only and must therefore be mounted before fit‐
ting a shredder blade.
4
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5
WARNING
The limit stop (4) is approved as a deflector for
circular saw blades only and must therefore be
mounted before fitting a circular saw blade. It is
also necessary to change the guard ring (5), see
"Mounting the Cutting Attachment" / "Mounting
Circular Saw Blades".
7.2 Mounting the Deflector
Deflectors (1 to 4) are mounted to the gearbox in
the same way.
7
6
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► Remove dirt from joints on gearbox and defe‐
lector – make sure that no dirt gets into the
screw holes in the gearbox.
► Place the deflector on the gearbox (6).
► Insert the screws (7) and tighten them down
firmly.
8 Mounting the Cutting
Attachment
8.1 Placing power tool on the
ground
002BA406 KN
► Shut off the engine.
► Lay your power tool on its back so that the cut‐
ting attachment mounting face is pointing up.
8.2 Use the Right Guard Ring
Your power tool comes standard with a guard
ring.
The guard ring is also available as a special
accessory.
The guard ring must be mounted with particular
care. Have this work performed by your servicing
dealer. STIHL recommends a STIHL servicing
dealer.
Guard ring for mowing applications
002BA490 KN
2
1
3
Always fit guard ring (1) when using
–
mowing heads
–
grass cutting blades
–
brush knives
–
shredder blades
to ensure optimum protection against grass cut‐
tings.
English 8 Mounting the Cutting Attachment
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Stihl FS 260 Specifications

General

Type	Brush cutter
Cordless	Yes
Head type	Blade
Handle type	U-type handle
Engine power	2.7 hp
Product color	Black, Metallic, Orange
Uncertainty K	2 m/s²
Rotational speed	9000 RPM
Number of strokes	2
Sound power level	114 dB
Fuel tank capacity	0.75 L
Vibration emission	3.8 m/s²
Engine displacement	41.6 cm³
Sound pressure level	102 dB
Cutting diameter (max)	480 mm
Power source	Gasoline

Weight and Dimensions

Length	1680 mm
Weight	7500 g