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  • Page 1 STIHL FS 510 C, 560 C Instruction Manual...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Inspection and Maintenance by User Inspections and Maintenance by Dealer Maintenance and Care Main Parts Specifications This instruction manual is protected by copyright. All rights reserved, especially the rights to reproduce, translate and process with electronic systems. FS 510 C, FS 560 C...

  • Page 4: Techniques

    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 510 C, FS 560 C...
  • Page 5 Do not wear a scarf, necktie or for this power tool model by STIHL or equipment. jewelry. Tie up and confine long hair are technically identical. If you have any (e.g.
  • Page 6 Always shut off the engine before refueling. – Never attempt to modify the controls or safety devices in any way. Do not fuel a hot engine – fuel may spill and cause a fire. FS 510 C, FS 560 C...
  • Page 7 (shouts, alarms, etc.) is restricted. In the event of imminent danger or in an emergency, press the stop switch to shut off the engine. FS 510 C, FS 560 C...
  • Page 8 – do not run the engine vehicles, windows). modifying the shape (out of balance). unnecessarily, accelerate the engine only when working. Special care must be taken when working in difficult, over-grown terrain. FS 510 C, FS 560 C...
  • Page 9 (shape, thickness). Sharpen metal cutting attachments To reduce the risk of injury, a metal regularly as specified. cutting attachment not manufactured by STIHL must not be heavier, thicker, have a different shape or a diameter FS 510 C, FS 560 C...
  • Page 10 English Maintenance and Repairs Use only a spark plug of the type Deflector may be used approved by STIHL and make sure it is with brush knives. in good condition – see "Specifications". Service the machine regularly. Do not Inspect the ignition lead (insulation in attempt any maintenance or repair work good condition, secure connection).
  • Page 11 To reduce the risk of serious injury, never use wire or metal-reinforced line in Check the wear limit marks! place of the nylon line. STIHL DuroCut Check the wear limit marks! FS 510 C, FS 560 C...
  • Page 12 Brush Knife For cutting matted grass, wild growth and scrub and thinning young stands with a stem diameter of no more than 2 cm – do not cut thicker stems – risk of accidents. FS 510 C, FS 560 C...
  • Page 13 – always Use circular saw blades only with a keep the cutting attachment below hip matching limit stop of the correct level during this process. diameter. FS 510 C, FS 560 C...
  • Page 14 These areas of the blade should only be used by experienced operators with specialized training. STIHL recommends that you use the non-shaded area of the circular saw blade. Always start the cut with this area of the blade. FS 510 C, FS 560 C...

  • Page 15: Approved Combinations Of Cutting Attachment, Deflector, Limit Stop And Harness

    English Approved Combinations of Cutting Attachment, Deflector, Limit Stop and Harness Cutting Attachment Deflector, Limit Stop Harness FS 510 C, FS 560 C...

  • Page 16: Mounting The Bike Handle

    Brush knife 305-2 Spezial Handlebar for machines used (305 mm dia.) primarily for mowing, brushcutting and shredding, but also for Brush knife 350-3 occasional sawing. (350 mm dia.) 10 Shredder blade 320-2 (320 mm dia.) FS 510 C, FS 560 C...
  • Page 17 Do not turn the handlebar in the Position the clamp moldings so that clamp moldings. the tabs (9) on the lower clamp molding (6) line up with the slots (10) in the handle support (7). FS 510 C, FS 560 C...
  • Page 18 Adjusting the Handlebar (2). Opening the wing screw Fold the grip of the wing screw down so that it is flush. Raise the grip of the wing screw to the upright position. FS 510 C, FS 560 C...
  • Page 19 Do not clamp the curved part of the handlebar. Move the handlebar to the required Closing the wing screw position. Rotate the wing screw clockwise until it becomes difficult to turn. Tighten down the wing screw firmly. FS 510 C, FS 560 C...

  • Page 20: Adjusting The Throttle Cable

    WARNING Deflector (2) is approved for grass cutting blades and brush knives only and must therefore be mounted before fitting a grass cutting blade or brush knife. FS 510 C, FS 560 C...
  • Page 21 Deflectors (1, 2 and 4) are mounted to deflector. Depending on the machine's the gearbox in the same way. original equipment, a "shredder blade retrofit kit" may also be needed for the FS 510 C, FS 560 C...
  • Page 22 Plugs (9) are available as special accessories to help prevent dirt getting into the unused tapped holes for the deflector in the gearbox (6) and clamps (8). FS 510 C, FS 560 C...
  • Page 23 Insert the screw (5) in the retainer and tighten it down only moderately so that the grass shield (2) can still be rotated on the gearbox. Fit the 60-mm diameter thrust plate (5) on the shaft (1). FS 510 C, FS 560 C...

  • Page 24: Mounting The Cutting Attachment

    – 70 mm (2.8 in) diameter (A) version Always use and assemble the cutting for mounting brush knives and attachment mounting hardware as shredder blades described in the chapter on "Mounting the Cutting Attachment". FS 510 C, FS 560 C...
  • Page 25 The stop pin is held in position in the gearbox by a rubber element. FS 510 C, FS 560 C...
  • Page 26 Remove the non-approved Removing and Installing Metal Cutting deflector. Attachments Mount deflector for mowing heads. Fit grass shield together with 60 mm Before removing and installing metal (2.4 in) diameter thrust plate. cutting attachments: FS 510 C, FS 560 C...
  • Page 27 Place the cutting attachment (3) in counterclockwise and tighten it position. down firmly. WARNING WARNING Collar (a) must locate in the cutting If the mounting nut has become too attachment's mounting hole (b). loose, fit a new one. FS 510 C, FS 560 C...
  • Page 28 – if fitted. Fit the 65 mm (2.6 in) diameter – opening must face up. Remove the non-approved thrust plate. deflector. Seal the unused tapped holes with Mount deflector for shredder blade. plugs. FS 510 C, FS 560 C...

  • Page 29: Fuel

    WARNING Gasoline Collar (a) must locate in the cutting Use only high-quality brand-name attachment's mounting hole (b). gasoline with a minimum octane rating of 90 – leaded or unleaded. FS 510 C, FS 560 C...

  • Page 30: Fueling

    Engine Oil can quickly make the fuel mix unusable. If you mix the fuel yourself, use only STIHL MotoMix may be stored for up to STIHL two-stroke engine oil or another 2 years without any problems. high-performance engine oil in...

  • Page 31: Fitting The Full Harness

    Find the right attachment point for Turn the cap clockwise as far as the cutting attachment you are stop and tighten it down as firmly as using – see "Balancing the possible by hand. Machine". FS 510 C, FS 560 C...

  • Page 32: Balancing The Machine

    Circular saw blades should "hover" is ready to start. Operate the stop switch approx. 20 cm above the ground. to switch off the ignition. The ignition is switched on again automatically after the engine stops. FS 510 C, FS 560 C...
  • Page 33 Hold the unit firmly on the ground position F. with your left hand and press down – do not touch the throttle trigger or throttle trigger lockout. NOTICE Do not stand or kneel on the drive tube. FS 510 C, FS 560 C...
  • Page 34 Now start the engine. Go to section "Stopping the Engine". Go to "Adjusting the Throttle Cable". If the engine speed does not increase, your machine is ready for operation. FS 510 C, FS 560 C...

  • Page 35: Transporting The Unit

    Fit the transport guard on the cutting attachment from below. Disconnect wire rod from the transport guard. Hook wire rod to the transport guard. Disconnect wire rod from the Swing wire rod into position. transport guard. Swing wire rod outwards. FS 510 C, FS 560 C...

  • Page 36: Operating Instructions

    – see "Storing the Hook wire rod to the transport Machine". guard. Fit the transport guard on the cutting attachment from below. Attach wire rod to the hook on the transport guard. FS 510 C, FS 560 C...

  • Page 37: Air Filter

    Loosen the screws (1). the engine is protected from abrasive dust. STIHL recommends you use only original STIHL air filters. The high quality standard of these parts guarantees trouble-free operation, a long engine life and very long filter service lives.

  • Page 38: M-Tronic

    STIHL The machine can normally be operated servicing dealer. in this temperature range with the shutter (2) in the summer position. Change the position of the shutter if necessary. FS 510 C, FS 560 C...
  • Page 39 Set the shutter (2) to the summer or winter position. Cleaning the Air Filter Loosen filter cover mounting screws. Remove the filter cover. Clean away loose dirt from around the filter (5) and inside the filter cover. FS 510 C, FS 560 C...

  • Page 40: Spark Plug

    This Put the cap to one side. can result result in serious injuries or Remove the spark plug boot (3). damage to property. Unscrew the spark plug. FS 510 C, FS 560 C...

  • Page 41: Engine Running Behavior

    Have the muffler checked by a servicing Dispose of fuel in accordance with by a dealer – STIHL recommends a dealer for contamination the regulations and having regard STIHL servicing dealer.

  • Page 42: Maintaining The Mowing Head

    Rotating the spool from one stop to the To reduce the risk of injury, always shut next advances about 4 cm (1 1/2 in) of off the engine before installing the fresh line. blades. FS 510 C, FS 560 C...

  • Page 43: Inspection And Maintenance By User

    Push the handlebar (1) sideways out of the clamp. Soak a cloth in a clean, non- flammable cleaning solution – do not use a cleaning agent containing oil or grease. FS 510 C, FS 560 C...

  • Page 44: Inspections And Maintenance By Dealer

    Both vibration gaps (arrows) are preset to the same width at the factory. If the size of the two vibration gaps varies greatly and/or one of them closes up, have your servicing dealer repair the antivibration system. FS 510 C, FS 560 C...

  • Page 45: Maintenance And Care

    If the cutting attachment turns when the engine is idling, have machine repaired by servicing dealer Readjust electrode gap Spark plug Replace after every 100 operating hours Visual inspection Cooling inlets Clean Cylinder fins Clean FS 510 C, FS 560 C...
  • Page 46 Replace Only if there is a noticeable loss of engine power STIHL recommends that this work be done by a STIHL servicing dealer Tighten down the muffler mounting screws firmly after first 10 to 20 hours of operation. see chapter "Inspections and Maintenance by Dealer", section "Antivibration Elements"...

  • Page 47: Main Parts

    Throttle trigger lockout 10 Handlebar 11 Handle support 12 Wing screw 13 Carrying strip 14 Wear guard 15 Choke lever 16 Manual fuel pump 17 Filter cover 18 Fuel tank 19 Spacer Serial number FS 510 C, FS 560 C...

  • Page 48: Specifications

    9,500 rpm Idle speed: 2,500 rpm Cut-off speed (rated): 12,300 rpm Max. output shaft Shredder Blade speed (cutting attachment): 9,210 rpm Shredder deflector (only for shredding with shredder blade) Ignition System Electronic magneto ignition FS 510 C, FS 560 C...
  • Page 49 FS 560 C-EM: 1760 mm Vibration measurement a hv,eq Features ISO 22867 with mowing Handle, Handle, Convenience features head left right FS 510 C-EM: 3.7 m/s 3.7 m/s FS 560 C-EM: 3.7 m/s 3.7 m/s FS 510 C, FS 560 C...

  • Page 50: Guide To Using This Manual 2 Maintenance And Repairs

    When repairing the machine, only use the garbage can. Take the product, replacement parts which have been accessories and packaging to an approved by STIHL for this power tool or approved disposal site for environment- are technically identical. Only use high- friendly recycling.
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