Stihl FS 260 User Manual

8.12 Mounting Shredder Blade
270-2
Notice on new machines that come standard with
a mowing head only: In addition to the "shredder
blade mounting kit", a "shredder blade retrofit kit"
is required to mount a shredder blade. Kits are
available from your servicing dealer.
► Use guard ring for mowing attachments.
b
002BA410 KN
3
4
2
a
1
► Place the shredder blade (1) in position – the
cutting edges must point upwards.
WARNING
Collar (a) must locate in the cutting attachment's
mounting hole (b).
Securing the cutting attachment
► Fit the thrust washer (2) – convex side must
face up.
► Fit the shredder blade guard ring (3) – opening
must face up.
► Block the shaft.
► Fit the nut (4) counterclockwise and tighten it
down firmly.
WARNING
If the mounting nut has become too loose, fit a
new one.
NOTICE
Remove the tool used to block the shaft.
8.12.1 Removing the cutting attachment
► Block the shaft.
► Unscrew the mounting nut clockwise.
► Pull the cutting attachment with its mounting
hardware off the gearbox.
8.13 Mounting Circular Saw Blades
A limit stop kit, which includes a limit stop and a
guard ring for circular saw blades, is available as
a special accessory for mounting circular saw
blades.
Notice on new machines that come standard with
a mowing head only: Further mounting hardware
is necessary for a circular saw blade. It is availa‐
ble from your servicing dealer.
Change the guard ring.
Recommendation: The guard ring must be
mounted with particular care. Have this work per‐
formed by your servicing dealer. STIHL recom‐
mends a STIHL servicing dealer.
002BA490 KN
2
1
3
► Remove the guard washer (1) and thrust
plate (2).
► Remove the guard ring (3) for mowing attach‐
ments.
► Keep the guard washer and guard ring in a
safe place for future use.
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