Owner's Manual

Original Instruction ManualPrinted on chlorine-free paper
Printing inks contain vegetable oils, paper can be recycled.
© ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG, 2012 0458-772-8621-A. VA0.A12. 0000005279_001_GB
FS 510 C-M, FS 560 C-M
English
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Contents
Allow only persons who fully understand
this manual to operate your clearing
saw.
To receive maximum performance and
satisfaction from your STIHL clearing
saw, it is important that you read,
understand and follow the safety
precautions and the operating and
maintenance instructions in chapter
"Safety Precautions and Working
Techniques" before using your clearing
saw. For further information you can go
to www.stihlusa.com.
Contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL
distributor for your area if you do not
understand any of the instructions in this
manual.
WARNING
Because a clearing saw is a high-speed
cutting tool some special safety
precautions must be observed to reduce
the risk of personal injury. Careless or
improper use may cause serious or even
fatal injury.
Make sure your unit is equipped with the
proper deflector, handle and harness for
the type of cutting attachment being
used. Always wear proper eye
protection.
Guide to Using this Manual 2
Safety Precautions and Working
Techniques 3
Approved Combinations of Cutting
Attachment, Deflector, Limit Stop
and Harness 16
Mounting the Bike Handle 17
Adjusting the Throttle Cable 21
Mounting the Deflector 21
Mounting the Cutting Attachment 23
Fuel 28
Fueling 28
Fitting the Full Harness 29
Balancing the Trimmer/Brushcutter 29
Starting / Stopping the Engine 30
Operating Instructions 33
Air filter 33
Engine Management 34
M-Tronic 34
Winter Operation 35
Spark Plug 36
Engine Running Behavior 38
Replacing the Starter Rope and
Rewind Spring 38
Storing the Machine 42
Sharpening Metal Cutting Blades 42
Replacing Nylon Line 43
Replacing the Cutting Blade 44
Inspection and Maintenance by
User 45
Inspections and Maintenance by
Dealer 46
Maintenance and Care 48
Main Parts 50
Specifications 52
Special Accessories 53
Maintenance and Repairs 53
STIHL Incorporated Federal
Emission Control Warranty
Statement 54
Trademarks 56