Stihl FS 311, Instruction Manual, Page: 20 / 40

WARNING
If the mounting nut has become too loose, fit a
new one.
NOTICE
Remove the tool used to block the shaft.
7.12.1 Removing the cutting attachment
► Block the shaft.
► Unscrew the mounting nut clockwise.
► Pull the cutting attachment with its mounting
hardware off the gearbox.
7.13 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 availa‐
ble from your servicing dealer.
Change the guard ring.
Recommendation: The guard ring must be
mounted with particular care. Have this work per‐
formed by your servicing dealer. STIHL recom‐
mends a STIHL servicing dealer.
002BA490 KN
2
1
3
► Remove the guard washer (1) and thrust
plate (2).
► Remove the guard ring (3) for mowing attach‐
ments.
► Keep the guard washer and guard ring in a
safe place for future use.
5
002BA491 KN
4
2
► Fit the guard ring (4) for saw blades.
► Slip the thrust plate (2) over the shaft.
► Fit the limit stop (5) for circular saw blades.
NOTICE
Do not use the guard washer (1) with circular
saw blades.
Check direction of rotation of cutting attachment
681BA165 KN
Cutting edges of circular saw blades must point
clockwise.
English 7 Mounting the Cutting Attachment
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