Stihl fs 56 rc manual

Always hold the unit firmly with both hands on the handles while you are working. Wrap your fingers and thumbs around the handles. To reduce the risk of injury from loss of control,neverworkonaladderoronany other insecure support.

Never hold the cutting attachment above waist height. To reduce the risk of cut injuries, keep hands and feet away from the cutting attach - ment. Never touch a moving cutting attach - ment with your hand or any other part of your body. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Special care mustbetakeninslipperyconditions wet ground,snow andindifficult,overgrown terrain. Watchforhiddenobstaclessuch as tree stumps, roots and ditches to avoidstumbling.

Forbetterfooting,clear away scrub and cuttings. Be extremely cautious when working on slopes or uneven ground. Operate and start your power tool only outdoors in a well ventilated area. Operate it under good visibility and daylight conditions only. Work carefully. As soon as the engine is running, this product gen - erates toxic exhaust. Some of the gases e. 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.

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 dustandotherairbornecontaminants,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 directsanydustraisedbythepowertool away from the operator.

When the inhalation of dust cannot be substantially controlled, i. Donotoperateyourpowertoolusingthe 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. The cutting attachment continues to rotate for a short period after the throttle trigger is released flywheel effect. The rotating cutting attachment may fling foreign objects directly or by ricochet a great distance.

Toreducetheriskofeyeandotherinjury 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 ofdamagetoproperty,alsomaintainthis 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. During cutting, check the tightness and theconditionofthecuttingattachmentat 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. Make sure that the cutting attachment is properly tightened. Use the wrench supplied or one of sufficient length to obtain the proper torque. If the blade or head loosens after being properly tightened, stop work immediately.

The retaining nut may be worn or damaged and should be replaced. Replace a cracked, damaged or wornout head or a cracked, bent, warped, damaged, dull or worn out blade immediately,evenifdamageislimitedto superficial cracks. Such attachments may shatter at high speed and cause serious or fatal injury. When using rigid blades, avoid cutting close to fences, sides of buildings, tree trunks, stones or other such objects that could cause the power tool to kick out or could cause damage to the blade.

STIHLrecommendsuseofthenylonline heads for such jobs. In addition, be alert toanincreasedpossibilityofricochetsin such situations.

If a rotating metal blade strikes a rock or other hard object, sparks may be created, which can ignite flammable materials under certain circumstances. Flammable materials can include dry vegetation and brush, particularly when weather conditions are hot and dry. When there is a risk of fire or wildfire, do not use metal blades around flammable materials or around dry vegetation or brush.

Contact your local fire authorities or the U. Forestry Service if you have any question about whether vegetation and weather conditions are suitable for the use of a metal blade. If the head, blade or deflector becomes clogged or stuck, always shut off the engine and make sure the cutting attachment has stopped before cleaning.

Grass, weeds, etc. To reduce the risk of unintentional rotation of the cutting attachment and injury, always shut off the engine and remove the spark plug boot before replacing the cutting attachment. To reduce the risk of injury, always shut off theenginebeforeadjustingthelengthof the nylon line on manually adjustable mowing heads.

Do not pull on the starter rope with the spark plug boot or spark plug removed since the ignition is normally in the "ON" position and there is a risk of fire from uncontained sparking. The gearbox becomes hot during operation. To reduce the risk of burn injury, do not touch the gear housing when it is hot.

Never modify your muffler. Any modification could cause an increase in heat radiation, sparks or sound level, thereby increasing the risk of fire, burn injury or hearing loss. You may also permanently damage the engine.

Themufflerandotherpartsoftheengine e. Toreduceriskofburns,donottouchthe muffler and other parts while they are hot. Keep the area around the muffler clean. Remove excess lubricant and all debris such as pine needles, branches or leaves. Let the engine cool down sitting on concrete, metal, bare ground or solid wood away from any combustible substances, such as dry bush, grass or wood chips.

Your muffler is furnished with a spark arresting screen designed to reduce the risk of fire from the emission of hot particles. Never operate your unit with a missing or damaged spark arresting screen. If you experiencelossofperformanceandyou suspect a clogged screen, have your muffler maintained bya STIHLservicing dealer.

Some state or federal laws or regulations may require a properly maintained spark arrestor for certain uses. Remember that the risk of a brush or forest fire is greater in hot or dry conditions. For an illustration of the various cutting attachments and instructions on proper mounting see the chapter on "Mounting the Cutting Attachment" in your instruction manual.

Do not use with mowing line longer than the intended length. With a properly mounted deflector, the built-in linelimiting blade will automatically adjust the line to its proper length. Using the unit with an overly long nylon cutting line increases the load on the engineandreducesitsoperatingspeed.

This causes the clutch to slip continuously and results in overheating and damage to important components e. Such damage could, among other things, cause the cutting attachment to rotate at idle. If the lawn edges are planted with trees or bordered by a fence etc. It achieves a "softer" cut with less risk of damaging tree bark etc.

Sharpening is not necessary, and worn polymer blades are easily replaced. To reduce the risk of serious injury, never use wire or metal-reinforced line or other material in place of the nylon cutting lines.

Pieces of wire could break off and be thrown at high speed toward the operator or bystanders. Fresh line is advanced automatically. Frayed line is replaced by a simple adjustment see instruction sheet supplied with mowing head. Nylon cutting line advances automatically when tapped against the ground TapAction. Three rectangular wear limit marks are applied to the base periphery of the PolyCut. To reduce the risk of serious injurytothe operatororbystanders from breakage of the head or blades, the PolyCut must not be used when it has worn as far as one of these marks.

It is important to follow the maintenance instructions supplied with the head. To reduce the risk of accidents from shattered blades, avoid contact with stones, metal and similar solid objects. Check PolyCut blades for cracks at regular intervals. If a crack is found on one blade, always replace all blades. Observe wear indicators.

Do not continue using the mowing head if the raised moldings 1 on the base are missing or worn — see right illustration above. The mowing head mayotherwiseshatterandflyingobjects could result in injury to the operator or bystanders. Install a new mowing head. Kickout blade thrust is the sudden and uncon - trolled motion towards. The rapid counterclock - wise rotation of the blade may be stopped or slowed, and the cutting attachment may be thrown to the right or to the rear.

This kickout blade thrust may cause lossofcontrolofthepowertoolandmay result in serious or fatal injury to the operator or bystanders. To reduce the risk of injury, extreme caution should be used when cutting with the shaded area of any rigid blade. All kinds of grass and weeds can be easily cut with the grass cutting blade. The power tool is swept in an arc similar to a scythe. To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury from blade breakage, never attempt to use this blade to cut woody materials.

The 4-tooth grass cutting blade is intended to cut grass and weeds. It has 4 cutting knives with cutting edges on both sides, i. When the cutting edges on one side become dull, the blade can be turned over to utilize the cutting edges on the other side. Bothtypesofgrasscuttingbladehaveto be resharpened when all cutting edges are dull.

Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission control devices and systems may be performed by any nonroad engine repair establishment or. However, if you make a warranty claim for a component which has not been serviced or maintained properly or if nonapproved replacement parts were used, STIHL may deny coverage. Strictly follow the maintenance and repair instructions in the appropriate sections of your instruction manual.

Always stop the engine and make sure that the cutting attachment is stopped before doing any maintenance or repair work or cleaning the power tool. Do not attempt any maintenance or repair work notdescribedinyourinstructionmanual. Use the specified spark plug, and make sure it and the ignition lead are always clean and in good condition. Always press the spark plug boot snugly onto the spark plug terminal of the proper size.

Note: If the terminal has a detachable SAE adapter nut, it must be securely attached. A loose connection between the spark plug and the ignition wire connector in the boot may create arcing that could ignite combustible fumes and cause a fire. Never test the ignition systemby pulling the starter rope with the spark plug boot removed from the spark plug or with a removed sparkplug,since theignitionis normallyin the "on" positionand thereis a risk that uncontained sparking may cause a fire. Do not operate your power tool if the mufflerisdamaged,missingormodified.

An improperly maintained muffler will increasetheriskoffireandhearingloss. Your muffler is equipped with a sparkarresting screen to reduce the risk of fire; never operate your power tool if the screen is missing, damaged or clogged. Remember that the risk of a brush or forest fire is greater in hot or dry weather. Forest Service, may have similar requirements. Contact your local fire agency or forest service for the laws or regulations relating to fire protection requirements.

Never repair damaged cutting attachmentsbywelding,straighteningor modifying the shape. This may cause parts of the cutting attachment to come off and result in serious or fatal injuries. Keep blades sharp. Tighten all nuts, bolts and screws, except the carburetor adjustment screws, after each use. Do not clean your machine with a pressure washer. The solid jet of water may damage parts of the machine.

Store the power tool in a dry and high or locked location out of reach of children. Before storing for longer than a few days, always empty the fuel tank. See chapter "Storing the Machine" in the instruction manual. Select correct combination from the table according to the cutting attachment you intend to use. For safety reasons only the cutting attachments, deflectors, handles and harnesses shown in each row of the table may be used together.

No other combinations are permitted because of the risk of accidents. Choose the proper deflector in order to reduce the risk of injury from thrown objects and contact with the cutting attachment. Makesureyourunitisequippedwiththe proper handle and harness in order to reduce the risk of injury from loss of control and contact with the cutting attachment: use grass cutting metal. Do not use rigid plastic blades, brush knifes or circular saw blades on this unit.

Mount the handlebar on the drive tube about10 cm 4 in forwardofthe engine housing. N Place the handle support 1 on the drive tube 2. N Place the handlebar 3 in the handle support. N Fit the clamp 4 on the handle support. Insert the screws 5 through the holes in the parts and screw them into clamp 6 as far as stop — tighten them only moderately at this stage. N Take out the screw 1 — the nut 2 remains in the control handle 3. N Push the control handle onto the handlebar 5 until the holes 6 line up — the throttle trigger 4 must point towards the gearbox.

N Insert the screw 1 and tighten it down firmly. 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. Do not kink the throttle cable or lay it in tightradii—makesurethethrottletrigger moves freely. N Push the throttle cable 1 into the retainer 2. Abarrierbarmayhavetobemountedto suit the cutting attachment you intend to use — see "Approved Combinations of Cutting Attachment, Deflector, Handle and Harness".

The barrier bar comes standard with the machine or is available as a special accessory. N Takeoutthescrews 1 andremove along with 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 against the drive tube 8.

N Position the clamp 8 against the drive tube. N Place the barrier bar 6 in position as shown. N Insert the screws 1 in the holes and screw them into the barrier bar as far as stop. The loop handle can be adjusted to suit theheightandreach ofthe operatorand the application by changing.

N Slide the handle to the required position. N Tighten down the screws until the loop handle can no longer be rotated on the drive tube. If no barrier bar is fitted — lock the nuts if necessary. The carrying ring comes standard with the machine or is available as a special accessory. N Hold the carrying ring 1 with its slotted side against the drive tube and then push it over the drive tube.

N Insert the M5 nut in the hex recess in the carrying ring. N Fit the M5x14 screw from the other side. N Place the clamp 1 against the drive tube with the tapped hole on the left viewed from engine. N Squeeze the two ends of the clamp together and hold in that position. Deflector 1 is approved for mowing heads only and must therefore be mounted before fitting a mowing head. Deflector 2 is approved for grass cutting blades only and must therefore bemountedbeforefittingagrasscutting blade.

N Position 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. N Lay your power tool on its back so that the cutting attachment mounting face is pointing up. N Slip the thrust plate 1 over the shaft 2. The mounting hardware supplied depends on the cutting attachment that comes as original equipment with the new machine. The nut 3 , rider plate 4 and thrust washer 5 are required to secure some mowing heads.

These parts are included in a kit supplied with the machine and are also available as special accessories. The output shaft 2 must be blocked withthestoppin 7 orscrewdriver 7 to mount or remove cutting tools. These partscomestandardwiththemachineor are available as special accessories.

N Insert the stop pin 7 or offset screwdriver 7 in the hole 8 in the gearbox as far as stop — and apply slight pressure. N Rotate shaft or cutting attachment until the stop pin slips into position and blocks the shaft.

Use a deflector that matches the cutting attachment — see "Mounting the Deflector". N Screw the mowing head counterclockwise on to the shaft 1 as far as stop. N Tighten down the mowing head firmly. N Unscrew the mowing head clockwise. Wear protective gloves to reduce the risk of direct contact with the sharp cutting edges. The cutting edges of the grass cutting blade 1 may point in either direction — this cutting attachment must be turned over regularly to reduce one-sided wear.

N Place the cutting attachment 4 on the thrust plate 5. N Fit the thrust washer 6 — convex side must face up. N Screwthemountingnut 9 ontothe shaft counterclockwise and tighten it down firmly.

N Unscrew the mounting nut clockwise. N Remove cutting attachment and its mounting hardware from the gearbox — but do not remove the thrust plate 5. This engine is certified to operate on unleaded gasoline and the STIHL twostroke engine oil at a mix ratio of Your engine requires a mixture of highquality gasoline and two-stroke air cooled engine oil. Fuel with a lower octane rating may increase engine temperatures. This, in turn, increases the risk of piston seizure and damage to the engine.

The chemical composition of the fuel is also important. Some fuel additives not only detrimentally affect elastomers carburetor diaphragms, oil seals, fuel lines,etc. This could cause running problems or even damage the engine. The ethanol content in gasoline affects engine running speed — it may be necessary to readjust the carburetor if you use fuels with various ethanol contents.

At correct idle speed, the cutting tool should not move. Ifyourpowertoolshowsanincorrectidle adjustment, have your STIHL dealer check your power tool and make proper adjustments and repairs.

The idle speed and maximum speed of the engine change if you switch from a fuel with a certain ethanol content to another fuel with a much higher or lower ethanol content. Use only STIHL two-stroke engine oil or equivalent high-quality two-stroke engine oils that are designed for use only in air cooled two-cycle engines.

Do not use BIA or TCW rated twostroke water cooled mix oils or other mixoilsthatstatetheyareforuseinboth water cooled and air cooled engines e. Take care when handling gasoline. Avoid direct contact with the skin and avoid inhaling fuel vapor. When filling at the pump, first remove the container from your vehicle and place the containeronthegroundbeforefilling.

The container should be kept tightly closed in order to limit the amount of moisture that gets into the mixture. Only mix sufficient fuel for a few days work, not to exceed 30 days of storage.

Store in approved fuel-containers only. When mixing, pour oil into the container first, and then add gasoline. Close the container and shake it vigorously by hand to ensure proper mixing of the oil with the fuel. N Before fueling, clean the filler cap andtheareaaroundittoensurethat no dirt falls into the tank.

Always thoroughly shake the mixture in the canister before fueling your machine. N Position the machine so that the filler cap is facing up. In order to reduce the risk of fire and personalinjuryfromescaping gasvapor and fumes, remove the fuel filler cap carefully so as to allow any pressure build-up in the tank to release slowly. N Turn the cap counterclockwise until it can be removed from the tank opening.

N Turn the cap clockwise as far as it will go and tighten it as securely as possible by hand. N Putontheharness 1 andclosethe 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 "Balancing the Machine".

The type and style of the harness and carabiner spring hook depend on the market. The carrying ring is integrated in the control handle on loop-handled units— see"MainParts". Loop-handledunitsdo not need to be balanced. N Attach the carabiner 1 to the carrying ring 2 on the drive tube.

N Mowing heads and grass cutting bladesshouldjusttouchthe ground. N Move the carrying ring up or down the drive tube — tighten the screw moderately—lettheunitgoandwait untilisitsbalanced—thencheckthe floating position.

N Tighten down the screw on the carrying ring firmly. N Press down the bar on the carabiner 1 and pull the carrying ring 2 out of the carabiner. The stop switch is normally in the Run position, i.

If the stop switch is moved to the 0 position, the ignition is switched off. The ignition is switched on again automatically after the engine stops.

N Pressinthechokelever 5 andturn it to g at the same time. N Placetheunitontheground:Itmust rest securely on the engine support and the deflector. N Iffitted:Removethetransportguard from the cutting attachment. To reduce the risk of accidents, check that the cutting attachment is not touching the ground of any other obstacles. N Make sure you have a firm footing, either standing, stooping or kneeling. N Hold the unit firmly on the ground with your left hand and press down.

N Hold the starter grip with your right hand. N Pull the starter grip slowly until you feelitengageandthengiveitabrisk strong pull. N Donotletthestartergripsnapback. Guideitslowlybackintothehousing so that the starter rope can rewind properly. N Press down the throttle trigger lockout and open the throttle — the choke lever moves to the run position F.

After a cold start, warm up the engine by opening the throttle several times. Make sure the carburetor is correctly adjusted. The cutting attachment must not rotate when the engine is idling.

N Movethestopswitchinthedirection of 0 — the engine stops — release the stop switch — it springs back to the run position. N Move the choke lever to gand continue cranking until the engine runs. N Check that there is fuel in the tank and refuel if necessary. N Check that the spark plug boot is properly connected.

N After refueling, press the manual fuel pump bulb at least five times — even if the bulb is filled with fuel. N Set the choke lever to suit the engine temperature. The transport guard can be used for grass cutting blades up to a diameter of mm. A factory-new machine should not be run at high revs full throttle off load for the first three tank fillings. This avoids unnecessary high loads during the break-in period. As all moving parts have to bed in during the break-in period, the frictional resistances in the engine are greater during this period.

The engine develops its maximum power after about 5 to 15 tank fillings. After a long period of full throttle operation, allow the engine to run for a short while at idle speed so that engine heat can be dissipated by the flow of cooling air.

This protects enginemounted components ignition, carburetor from thermal overload. Storing for a short period: Wait for the enginetocooldown. Emptythefueltank and keep the machine in a dry place, well away from sources of ignition, until you need it again.

For longer out-of- service periods — see "Storing the Machine". Welcome to ManualMachine. We have sent a verification link to to complete your registration. Log In Sign Up. Forgot password? Enter your email address and check your inbox. Please check your email for further instructions. Enter a new password. FS 56 C-E. Instruction Manual 1 - 48 Manual de instrucciones 49 - English Guide to Using this Manual Pictograms The meanings of the pictograms attached to or embossed on the machine are explained in this manual.

Dependingonthemodelconcerned,the following pictograms may be on your machine. Fuel tank for gasoline and engine oil mixture Press to operate decom - pression valve Manual fuel pump Press to operate manual fuel pump Filler hole for gear lubricant Air intake summer mode Air intake winter mode Handle heating. Symbols in Text Many operating and safety instructions are supported by illustrations.

The individual steps or procedures describedin themanualmaybemarked in different ways: N A bullet marks a step or procedure. The carburetor can even be adjusted by turning the high-speed and low-speed idle screws located just next to the semi-automatic choke. Like most trimmers, the Stihl FS 56 uses a centrifugal steel-on-steel clutch for the driveshaft to engage the spinning trimmer head.

From a cold start, you simply set the choke, prime the bulb and then gently pull the starter cord. Once the engine fires over typically after a couple pulls at most you can depress the interlock switch and pull the throttle trigger.

This disengages the choke automatically and brings the engine to life. Your email address will not be published. Skip to navigation Skip to content. Hidden label. Contact Us. Reviews There are no reviews yet. Stihl T Parts List Manual. Stihl Parts List Manual. Support Customer Help.