FS 510 C-M, FS 560 C-M
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The cover plate kit contains the following 
parts for converting the power tool:
4 Cover plate partially blanks off the 
slots in the starter housing 
5 Synthetic fabric filter element for the 
air filter
– Instructions for converting the 
machine
After installing the cover plate kit:
N Set the shutter (2) to the winter 
position. 
At temperatures above -10 °C
N Remove the parts of the cover plate 
kit and refit the standard parts for 
summer operation.
Depending on the ambient temperature:
N Set the shutter (2) to the summer or 
winter position. 
Cleaning the Air Filter
N Loosen filter cover mounting 
screws.
N Remove the filter cover.
N Clean away loose dirt from around 
the filter (5) and inside the filter 
cover.
N Knock the filter (5) out on the palm 
of your hand or blow it clear with 
compressed air from the inside 
outwards.
In case of stubborn dirt or sticky filter 
fabric:
N Wash the filter in a clean, non-
flammable solution (e.g. warm 
soapy water) and then dry.
Always replace a damaged filter.
N If the engine is down on power, 
difficult to start or runs poorly at idle 
speed, first check the spark plug.
N Fit a new spark plug after about 100 
operating hours – or sooner if the 
electrodes are badly eroded. Install 
only suppressed spark plugs of the 
type approved by STIHL – see 
"Specifications".
Removing the Spark Plug
N Rotate the screw (1) in the cap (2) 
until the screw head projects from it.
N Lift the front of the cap (2) and push 
it to the rear to disengage.
N Put the cap to one side.
N Remove the spark plug boot (3).
N Unscrew the spark plug.