Instruction Manual
FC 56 C
English
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N If your fuel cap still does not tighten
properly, it may be damaged or
broken. Stop using the power tool
and take it to your authorized STIHL
dealer for repair or replacement.
Controls
1 Throttle trigger lockout
2 Throttle trigger
3 Momentary stop switch with Run
and 0 = Stop positions.
Function of stop switch and ignition
system
The momentary stop switch is normally
in the Run position: Ignition is on in this
position – the engine is ready to start
and may be started. If the momentary
stop switch is moved to the 0 position,
the ignition is off. It is automatically
switched on again after the engine
comes to a standstill.
Starting the Engine
N Press the manual fuel pump
bulb (4) at least five times – even if
the bulb is already filled with fuel.
Cold engine (cold start)
N Press 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.
Starting / Stopping the
Engine
2
1
3
545BA002 KN
4
547BA015 KN
5
547BA016 KN
5
547BA017 KN