FS 56, FS 56 R, FS 56 C, FS 56 RC
English
10
WARNING
If the vegetation being cut or the 
surrounding ground is coated with a 
chemical substance (such as an active 
pesticide or herbicide), read and follow 
the instructions and warnings that 
accompanied the substance at issue.
WARNING
Inhalation of certain dusts, especially 
organic dusts such as mold or pollen, 
can cause susceptible persons to have 
an allergic or asthmatic reaction. 
Substantial or repeated inhalation of 
dust and other airborne contaminants, in 
particular those with a smaller particle 
size, may cause respiratory or other 
illnesses. Control dust at the source 
where possible. Use good work 
practices, such as operating the unit so 
that the wind or operating process 
directs any dust raised by the power tool 
away from the operator. Follow the 
recommendations of EPA / OSHA / 
NIOSH and occupational and trade 
associations with respect to dust 
("particulate matter".) When the 
inhalation of dust cannot be 
substantially controlled, i.e., kept at or 
near the ambient (background) level, the 
operator and any bystanders should 
wear a respirator approved by NIOSH / 
MSHA for the type of dust encountered.
Operating Instructions
WARNING
Do not operate your power tool using the 
starting throttle lock, as you do not have 
control of the engine speed.
In the event of an emergency, switch off 
the engine immediately – press the stop 
switch towards 0 or STOP.
WARNING
WARNING
The rotating cutting attachment may 
fling foreign objects directly or by 
ricochet a great distance.
To reduce the risk of eye and other injury 
always wear proper eye protection (see 
the chapter on "Proper Clothing") and 
ensure that bystanders are at least 
15 m (50 feet) away. To reduce the risk 
of damage to property, also maintain this 
distance from such objects as vehicles 
or windows. Even maintaining a 
minimum distance of 15 meters cannot 
exclude all potential risks. Any 
coworkers who must be in the restricted 
area should also wear goggles or 
protective glasses. Stop the engine 
immediately if you are approached.
WARNING
WARNING
This trimmer / brushcutter is normally to 
be used at ground level with the cutting 
attachment parallel to the ground. Use of 
a trimmer / brushcutter above ground 
level or with the cutting attachment 
perpendicular to the ground may 
increase the risk of injury, since the 
cutting attachment is more fully exposed 
and the power tool may be more difficult 
to control.
WARNING
During cutting, check the tightness and 
the condition of the cutting attachment at 
regular short intervals with the engine 
and attachment stopped. If the behavior 
of the attachment changes during use, 
stop the engine immediately, wait until 
the cutting attachment stops, and check 
the nut securing the attachment for 
tightness and the blade or head for 
cracks, wear or other damage.
The cutting attachment 
continues to rotate for a 
short period after the 
throttle trigger is released 
(flywheel effect.)
Inspect the work area: To 
reduce the risk of injury, 
remove stones, pieces of 
metal and other solid 
objects which could be 
thrown 15 meters or more 
by the cutting attachment 
or damage the cutting 
attachment or other prop-
erty (e.g. parked 
vehicles, windows).