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STIHL FS 56

Instruction Manual

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Summary of Contents for FS 56

Page 1: ...STIHL FS 56 Instruction Manual...

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Page 3: ...you have any queries concerning this product Your Dr Nikolas Stihl Guide to Using this Manual 2 Safety Precautions and Working Techniques 2 Approved Combinations of Cutting Attachment Deflector Handle...

Page 4: ...ur dealer or other experienced user show you how to operate your machine or attend a special course to learn how to operate it Minors should never be allowed to use the machine except for apprentices...

Page 5: ...of genuine STIHL tools and accessories They are specifically designed to match the product and meet your performance requirements Never attempt to modify your power tool in any way since this may inc...

Page 6: ...ck that your power tool is properly assembled and in good condition refer to appropriate chapters in the User Manual Check the fuel system for leaks especially the visible parts e g fuel cap hose conn...

Page 7: ...and all other obstructions because it may begin to run when the engine starts This is a one person machine ensure that there is no one within 15 meters of the machine not even when starting the power...

Page 8: ...you start suffering from nausea headaches impaired vision e g your field of vision gets smaller impaired hearing dizziness or impaired concentration these symptoms may possibly be the result of too h...

Page 9: ...njury Misuse with mowing lines that are too long reduces the working speed of the engine The constant slipping of the clutch causes overheating and damage to important components e g clutch plastic ho...

Page 10: ...attend training courses and are supplied with the necessary technical information Only use high quality replacement parts in order to avoid the risk of accidents and damage to the machine If you have...

Page 11: ...Polymer Blades For mowing unobstructed edges of meadows without posts fences trees or similar obstacles Check the wear limit marks If one of the wear limit marks on the PolyCut mowing head is worn th...

Page 12: ...an arc like a scythe WARNING Improper use may damage the grass cutting blade risk of injury from thrown parts Resharpen the grass cutting blade according to instructions when it has dulled noticeably...

Page 13: ...RC English 11 Approved Combinations of Cutting Attachment Deflector Handle and Harness Cutting Attachment Deflector Handle Shoulder Strap Harness 8 9 11 12 16 17 18 16 18 19 19 19 0000 GXX 0379 A1 10...

Page 14: ...ng blade 230 4 230 mm dia 10 Grass cutting blade 230 8 230 mm dia WARNING Non metal grass cutting blades are not approved Deflectors 11 Deflector with blade for mowing heads 12 Deflector for metal cut...

Page 15: ...securing the handlebar N Align the handlebar so that distance A is about 20 cm 8 in and distance B about 15 cm 6 in N Tighten down the screws 1 firmly in a crosswise pattern Fitting the Throttle Cable...

Page 16: ...h washers 2 and nuts 3 N Remove the loop handle 4 and clamps 5 N Fit the square nuts 3 in the barrier bar 6 the holes must line up N Place the clamp 7 in the loop handle 4 and position them both again...

Page 17: ...f carrying ring see Main Parts N Push the carrying ring 1 over the drive tube N Insert the M5 nut in the hex recess in the carrying ring N Fit the M5x14 screw N Line up the carrying ring N Tighten dow...

Page 18: ...n the deflector against the gearbox so that the lug 3 engages the recess 4 in the deflector N Insert the screw 5 and tighten it down firmly Placing power tool on the ground N Shut off the engine N Lay...

Page 19: ...machine and are also available as special accessories Block the shaft The output shaft 2 must be blocked with the stop pin 7 or screwdriver 7 to mount or remove cutting tools These parts come standard...

Page 20: ...ting attachment The cutting edges of the grass cutting blades 1 and 2 may point in either direction these cutting attachments must be turned over regularly to reduce one sided wear Cutting edges of gr...

Page 21: ...damage to the engine Poor quality gasoline or engine oil may damage the engine sealing rings hoses and the fuel tank Gasoline Use only high quality brand name gasoline with a minimum octane rating of...

Page 22: ...from time to time Dispose of remaining fuel and cleaning fluid properly in accordance with local regulations and environmental requirements Preparations N Before fueling clean the filler cap and the...

Page 23: ...the harness 1 and close the locking plate 3 N Adjust the length of the strap with the machine attached the carabiner 2 must be about a hand s width below your right hip N Balance the machine see Balan...

Page 24: ...and wait until is its balanced then check the floating position When the correct floating position has been reached N Tighten down the screw on the carrying ring firmly Detaching the unit from the har...

Page 25: ...s in the choke lever 5 and turn it to g at the same time Warm engine warm start N Press in the choke lever 5 and turn it to at the same time Also use this setting if the engine has been running but is...

Page 26: ...engine is idling Your machine is now ready for operation Stopping the Engine N Move the stop switch in the direction of 0 the engine stops release the stop switch it springs back to the run position...

Page 27: ...the engine are greater during this period The engine develops its maximum power after about 5 to 15 tank fillings During Operation After a long period of full throttle operation allow the engine to ru...

Page 28: ...N Move the choke lever 1 to N Fit the filter cover in position making sure the screw is square Tighten down the screw The carburetor has been set at the factory to provide an optimum fuel air mixture...

Page 29: ...N Check electrode gap A and readjust if necessary see Specifications N Rectify the problems which have caused fouling of the spark plug Possible causes are Too much oil in fuel mix Dirty air filter U...

Page 30: ...cial attention to the cylinder fins and air filter N Store the machine in a dry and secure location out of the reach of children and other unauthorized persons N Use a sharpening file special accessor...

Page 31: ...tting performance during operation If the mowing head is tapped on the ground too often the line limiting blade will unnecessarily cut off unused lengths of nylon line Line feed operates only if both...

Page 32: ...for replacing the blades Keep the instructions for the mowing head in a safe place WARNING To reduce the risk of injury always shut off the engine before installing the blades N Remove the mowing hea...

Page 33: ...required Complete machine Visual inspection condition leaks X X Clean X Replace any damaged parts X X Control handle Check operation X X Air filter Visual inspection X X Clean X X Replace X Manual fu...

Page 34: ...s an authorized STIHL servicing dealer The following intervals apply to normal operating conditions only If your daily work ing time is longer or operating conditions are difficult very dusty work are...

Page 35: ...r STIHL recommends that you have servicing and repair work carried out exclusively by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer STIHL dealers are regularly given the opportunity to attend training courses...

Page 36: ...9 Bike handle handlebar 10 Handle support 11 Carrying ring 12 Throttle cable retainer 13 Carburetor adjusting screws 14 Choke lever 15 Air filter cover 16 Spark plug boot 17 Machine support 18 Loop ha...

Page 37: ...level Lpeq to ISO 22868 FS 56 FS 56 C FS 56 R FS 56 RC Sound power level Lw to ISO 22868 FS 56 FS 56 C FS 56 R FS 56 RC 1 002BA270 KN 2 3 4 5 Specifications Displacement 27 2cm3 Cylinder bore 34 mm Pi...

Page 38: ...type approval expires if the engine is modified in any way Users of this machine may only carry out the maintenance and service work described in this user manual All other repairs must be carried out...

Page 39: ...ance with the following standards in the versions valid on the date of production EN ISO 11806 1 EN 55012 EN 61000 6 1 The measured and the guaranteed sound power level have been determined in accorda...

Page 40: ...he date of production EN ISO 11806 1 EN 55012 EN 61000 6 1 The measured and guaranteed sound power levels were determined in accordance with the UK regulation Noise Emission in the Environment by Equi...

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