FS 56, FS 56 R, FS 56 C, FS 56 RC
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Approved Combinations
The complete unit includes:
– Cutting attachment
– Deflector
– Handle
– Harness (not required for mowing
heads with loop handle)
Select the correct combination from the
table according to the cutting
attachment you intend to use. Read the
table horizontally from left to right.
Cutting attachments
Mowing heads
1 STIHL SuperCut 20-2
2 STIHL AutoCut C 25-2
3 STIHL AutoCut 25-2
4 STIHL TrimCut 31-2
5 STIHL PolyCut 20-3
6 STIHL FixCut 25-2
Grass cutting blades
7 Grass cutting blade 230-4
8 Grass cutting blade 230-8
Grass cutting blades made of any other
non-metal material are not permitted.
Deflectors
9 Deflector with line limiting blade for
mowing heads only
10 Deflector for grass cutting blades
only
Handles
11 Loop handle
12 Loop handle with
13 Barrier bar
14 Bike handle
Harnesses
15 Shoulder strap may be used
16 Shoulder strap must be used
17 Full harness may be used
Mounting the Handlebar
Mount the handlebar on the drive tube
about 4 in (10 cm) forward of the engine
housing.
N Place the handle support (1) on the
drive tube (2).
N Place the handlebar (3) in the
handle support.
N Fit the clamp (4) on the handle
support. Insert the screws (5)
through the holes in the parts and
screw them into clamp (6) as far as
stop – tighten them only moderately
at this stage.
Warning!
Based on the cutting attachment being
used:
Choose the proper deflector in order to
reduce the risk of injury from thrown
objects and contact with the cutting
attachment.
Make sure your unit is equipped with the
proper handle and harness in order to
reduce the risk of injury from loss of con-
trol and contact with the cutting
attachment: use grass cutting metal
blades on this unit only if equipped with
a bike handle or a loop handle with bar-
rier bar.
Do not use rigid plastic blades, brush
knifes or circular saw blades on this unit.
Mounting the Bike Handle