Stihl FS 56 C-E User Manual

FS 56, FS 56 R, FS 56 C, FS 56 RC
English
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STIHL TrimCut 31-2,
STIHL FixCut 25-2,
STIHL PolyCut 20-3
N Unscrew the mowing head
clockwise.
Adjusting nylon line
STIHL SuperCut
Fresh line is advanced automatically if
remaining line is still at least 2.4 in
(6 cm) long. The blade on the deflector
trims surplus line to the correct length.
STIHL AutoCut
N Hold the rotating mowing head
above the ground – tap it on the
ground once – about 1.2 in (3 cm)
fresh line is advanced.
The blade on the deflector trims surplus
line to the correct length – avoid tapping
the mowing head more than once at a
time.
Line feed operates only if both lines still
have a minimum length of 1in (2.5cm).
All other mowing heads
Refer to the instructions supplied with
the mowing head.
To reduce the risk of injury, always shut
off the engine before adjusting the
mowing line by hand.
Replacing nylon line or cutting blades
Refer to the instructions supplied with
the mowing head.
Mounting Metal Cutting Blades
If you want to use a grass cutting blade,
mount the deflector for grass cutting
blades – see "Mounting the Deflector".
Check direction of rotation of metal
cutting blade
Cutting edges of grass cutting blade (1)
may point in either direction.
Cutting edges of grass cutting blade (2)
must point clockwise.
Direction of rotation is indicated by an
arrow on the inside of the deflector.
N Place the cutting attachment (4) on
the thrust plate (5).
Collar (see arrow) must engage the
mowing head's mounting hole.
Securing the cutting attachment
N Fit the thrust washer (6) and rider
plate (7) on the shaft (8).
N Block the shaft and screw the
mounting nut (9) on to the shaft
counterclockwise and tighten it
down firmly.
If the mounting nut has become too
loose, fit a new one.
1
2
681BA108 KN
681BA051 KN
6
9
7
8
5
4

Stihl FS 56 C-E Specifications

General

Brand	Stihl
Model	FS 56 C-E
Category	Lawn and Garden Equipment
Language	English