FS 260 C, FS 360 C
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Use the Right Deflector
WARNING
Deflector (1) is approved for mowing 
heads only and must therefore be 
mounted before fitting a mowing head.
WARNING
Deflector (2) is approved for grass 
cutting blades and brush knives only and 
must therefore be mounted before fitting 
a grass cutting blade or brush knife.
WARNING
The limit stop (3) 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".
Mounting the Deflector
Deflectors (1 to 3) are mounted to the 
gearbox in the same way.
N Remove dirt from joints on gearbox 
and defelector – make sure that no 
dirt gets into the screw holes in the 
gearbox.
N Place the deflector on the gearbox 
(5). 
N Insert the screws (6) and tighten 
them down firmly.
Placing power tool on the ground
N Shut off the engine.
N Lay your power tool on its back so 
that the cutting attachment 
mounting face is pointing up.
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.
Mounting the Deflector
Mounting the Cutting 
Attachment