FS 360 C-M, FS 410 C-M, FS 460 C-M, FS 490 C-M
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N 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
N Fit the thrust washer (2) – convex 
side must face up.
N Fit the shredder blade guard ring (3) 
– opening must face up.
N Block the shaft.
N 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.
Removing the cutting attachment
N Block the shaft.
N Unscrew the mounting nut 
clockwise.
N Pull the cutting attachment with its 
mounting hardware off the gearbox.
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 available 
from your servicing dealer.
Change the guard ring.
Recommendation: The guard ring must 
be mounted with particular care. Have 
this work performed by your servicing 
dealer. STIHL recommends a STIHL 
servicing dealer. 
N Remove the guard washer (1) and 
thrust plate (2).
N Remove the guard ring (3) for 
mowing attachments.
N Keep the guard washer and guard 
ring in a safe place for future use.
N Fit the guard ring (4) for saw blades.
N Slip the thrust plate (2) over the 
shaft.
N Fit the limit stop (5) for circular saw 
blades.
NOTICE
Do not use the guard washer (1) with 
circular saw blades.