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  • Page 1 STIHL FS 56 Instruction Manual...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Maintenance and Repairs Disposal EC Declaration of Conformity This instruction manual is protected by copyright. All rights reserved, especially the rights to reproduce, translate and process with electronic systems. FS 56, FS 56 R, FS 56 C, FS 56 RC...

  • Page 4: Guide To Using This Manual

    Do not lend or rent your power tool Handle heating without the instruction manual. Be sure that anyone using it understands the information contained in this manual. FS 56, FS 56 R, FS 56 C, FS 56 RC...
  • Page 5 (e.g. with a hair net, cap, hard hat, etc.). questions in this respect, consult a servicing dealer. Use only high quality tools and accessories in order to avoid the risk of accidents and damage to the machine. FS 56, FS 56 R, FS 56 C, FS 56 RC...
  • Page 6 Check cutting tool or attachment for – spillage and damage. correct and secure assembly and good condition. FS 56, FS 56 R, FS 56 C, FS 56 RC...
  • Page 7 0. balance and secure footing. securely. The cutting attachment must be clear of the ground and all other obstructions because it may begin to run when the engine starts. FS 56, FS 56 R, FS 56 C, FS 56 RC...
  • Page 8 – do not run the engine Be particularly alert and cautious when unnecessarily, accelerate the engine wearing hearing protection because only when working. your ability to hear warnings (shouts, alarms, etc.) is restricted. FS 56, FS 56 R, FS 56 C, FS 56 RC...
  • Page 9 The forces that occur act on and result in serious or fatal injuries. attachment. the machine, the attachment and the material being cut. FS 56, FS 56 R, FS 56 C, FS 56 RC...
  • Page 10 – metal cutting Low outside temperatures. Exception: Carburetor and idle speed – attachments. adjustments. The force with which the handles – are held (a tight grip restricts circulation). FS 56, FS 56 R, FS 56 C, FS 56 RC...
  • Page 11 STIHL Polycut Mowing Head with Polymer Blades For mowing unobstructed edges of meadows (without posts, fences, trees or similar obstacles). FS 56, FS 56 R, FS 56 C, FS 56 RC...
  • Page 12 The risk of kickout is greatest when the parts. black area of the rotating cutting attachment comes into contact with a Resharpen the grass cutting blade solid object. according to instructions when it has dulled noticeably. FS 56, FS 56 R, FS 56 C, FS 56 RC...

  • Page 13: Approved Combinations Of Cutting Attachment, Deflector, Handle And Harness

    English Approved Combinations of Cutting Attachment, Deflector, Handle and Harness Cutting Attachment Deflector Handle Shoulder Strap/Harness FS 56, FS 56 R, FS 56 C, FS 56 RC...

  • Page 14: Mounting The Bike Handle

    (230 mm dia.) screw them into clamp (6) as far as stop – tighten them only moderately WARNING at this stage. Non-metal grass cutting blades are not approved. FS 56, FS 56 R, FS 56 C, FS 56 RC...
  • Page 15 (5) until the holes (6) line moves freely. up – the throttle trigger (4) must point towards the gearbox. Insert the screw (1) and tighten it down firmly. FS 56, FS 56 R, FS 56 C, FS 56 RC...

  • Page 16: Mounting The Loop Handle

    Leave the barrier bar permanently accessory. mounted to the loop handle. Fit the square nuts (3) in the barrier bar (6); the holes must line up. FS 56, FS 56 R, FS 56 C, FS 56 RC...

  • Page 17: Fitting The Carrying Ring

    – lock the nuts if Tighten down the screw firmly. necessary. Metal Version The carrying ring comes standard with the machine or is available as a special accessory. FS 56, FS 56 R, FS 56 C, FS 56 RC...

  • Page 18: Mounting The Deflector

    Mounting the Deflector NOTICE The thrust plate on the gearbox is Deflectors (1) and (2) are both mounted necessary for mounting cutting tools. to the gearbox in the same way. FS 56, FS 56 R, FS 56 C, FS 56 RC...
  • Page 19 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 with the machine or are available as special accessories. FS 56, FS 56 R, FS 56 C, FS 56 RC...
  • Page 20 Direction of rotation is indicated by an loose, fit a new one. arrow on the inside of the deflector. Keep the leaflet and packaging of the metal cutting tool in a safe place. FS 56, FS 56 R, FS 56 C, FS 56 RC...

  • Page 21: Fuel

    1 part oil and the fuel tank. Gasoline Use only high-quality brand-name gasoline with a minimum octane rating of 90 – leaded or unleaded. FS 56, FS 56 R, FS 56 C, FS 56 RC...

  • Page 22: Fueling

    Pressure may build up in the canister – it can be removed from the tank open it carefully. opening. Clean the fuel tank and canister Remove the tank cap. from time to time. FS 56, FS 56 R, FS 56 C, FS 56 RC...

  • Page 23: Fitting The Harness

    Put on the shoulder strap (1). Adjust the length of the strap so that the carabiner (2) is about a hand’s width below your right hip. Balance the machine. FS 56, FS 56 R, FS 56 C, FS 56 RC...

  • Page 24: Balancing The Machine

    Move the carrying ring up or down the drive tube – tighten the screw moderately – let the unit go and wait until is its balanced – then check the floating position. FS 56, FS 56 R, FS 56 C, FS 56 RC...

  • Page 25: Starting / Stopping The Engine

    0 position, the ignition is switched off. The ignition is switched on again automatically after the engine stops. Press in the choke lever (5) and turn it to < at the same time. FS 56, FS 56 R, FS 56 C, FS 56 RC...
  • Page 26 Move the choke knob to < and Continue cranking until the engine continue cranking until the engine runs. runs. FS 56, FS 56 R, FS 56 C, FS 56 RC...

  • Page 27: Transporting The Unit

    – even if the bulb is filled with fuel. Set the choke lever to suit the engine temperature. Now start the engine. FS 56, FS 56 R, FS 56 C, FS 56 RC...

  • Page 28: Operating Instructions

    For longer out-of- service periods – see "Storing the Machine". FS 56, FS 56 R, FS 56 C, FS 56 RC...

  • Page 29: Adjusting The Carburetor

    This machine checked and repaired by your can result result in serious injuries or servicing dealer. damage to property. FS 56, FS 56 R, FS 56 C, FS 56 RC...

  • Page 30: Engine Running Behavior

    Store the machine in a dry and secure location – out of the reach of children and other unauthorized persons. FS 56, FS 56 R, FS 56 C, FS 56 RC...

  • Page 31: Sharpening Metal Cutting Blades

    – and allow it to spring head. balanced as necessary – STIHL back. recommends a STIHL servicing Pull ends of the lines outward. dealer. FS 56, FS 56 R, FS 56 C, FS 56 RC...
  • Page 32 WARNING If there are signs of serious wear, replace the complete mowing head. The thermoplastic cutting blades are referred to as "blades" in the following. FS 56, FS 56 R, FS 56 C, FS 56 RC...

  • Page 33: Maintenance And Care

    Adjust idle speed Readjust electrode gap Spark plug Replace after every 100 operating hours Visual inspection Cooling inlets Clean All accessible screws and nuts (not adjust- Retighten ing screws) FS 56, FS 56 R, FS 56 C, FS 56 RC...
  • Page 34 (very dusty work area, etc.), shorten the specified intervals accordingly. Visual inspection Cutting attachment Replace Check tightness Metal cutting attachment Sharpen Safety labels Replace STIHL recommends an authorized STIHL servicing dealer. FS 56, FS 56 R, FS 56 C, FS 56 RC...

  • Page 35: Minimize Wear And Avoid Damage

    Clutch – STIHL recommends that you have Filters (air, fuel) – servicing and repair work carried out exclusively by an authorized STIHL FS 56, FS 56 R, FS 56 C, FS 56 RC...

  • Page 36: Main Parts

    14 Choke lever 15 Air filter cover 16 Spark plug boot 17 Machine support 18 Loop handle 19 Barrier bar (country specific) 20 Drive tube 21 Sleeve Serial number FS 56, FS 56 R, FS 56 C, FS 56 RC...

  • Page 37: Specifications

    94 dB(A) Sound power level L to ISO 22868 All position diaphragm carburetor with integral fuel pump FS 56, FS 56 C, FS 56 R, FS 56 RC with mowing head: 107 dB(A) Fuel tank capacity: 340 cc (0.34 l)

  • Page 38: Maintenance And Repairs

    REACH is an EC regulation and stands for the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemical substances. For information on compliance with the REACH regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 see www.stihl.com/reach. FS 56, FS 56 R, FS 56 C, FS 56 RC...

  • Page 39: Ec Declaration Of Conformity

    EN ISO 11806-1, EN 55012, EN 61000-6-1 The measured and guaranteed sound power levels were determined according to Directive 2000/14/EC, Annex V, using the ISO 10884 standard. Measured sound power level 107 dB(A) FS 56, FS 56 R, FS 56 C, FS 56 RC...
  • Page 40 0458-547-0121-D englisch www.stihl.com *04585470121D* 0458-547-0121-D...

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