Stihl FS 260 User Manual

11.2.3 Disconnecting machine from harness
2
1
002BA632 KN
1
2
► Press down the bar on the carabiner (1) and
pull the perforated rail (2) out of the carabiner.
11.3 Throwing Off the Machine
WARNING
The machine must be quickly thrown off in the
event of imminent danger. To throw off the
machine, use the procedure described under
"Detaching Machine from Harness". Practice
removing and putting down the machine as you
would in an emergency. To avoid damage, do
not throw the power tool to the ground when
practicing.
Practice slipping the harness off your shoulders.
12 Balancing the Machine
12.1 FS 260
12.1.1 Balanced positions
002BA388 KN
Mowing heads, grass cutting blades, brush kni‐
ves, shredder blades and circular saw blades
should lightly touch the ground.
The correct balanced position is obtained as fol‐
lows:
12.1.2 Let the machine swing until it stops
moving
002BA662 KN
1
2
► Loosen the screw (1)
► Move the carrying ring (2) – lightly tighten the
screw – let the machine swing until it stops
moving – then check the balanced position
When the correct balanced position has been
reached:
► Tighten the screw on the carrying ring
12.2 FS 360
The machine is balanced differently depending
on the attached cutting tool.
► With the unit suspended from the harness, see
how it is balanced and change attachment
point as necessary:
12.2.1 Balanced positions
6BA009 KN
12 Balancing the Machine English
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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