Operation Manual

Original Instruction ManualPrinted on chlorine-free paper
Printing inks contain vegetable oils, paper can be recycled.
© ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. KG, 2016 0458-772-8621-A. VA2.L16. 0000005279_012_GB
FS 510 C, FS 560 C
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 17
Mounting the Bike Handle 18
Adjusting the Throttle Cable 22
Mounting the Deflector 22
Mounting the Cutting Attachment 24
Fuel 29
Fueling 30
Fitting the Full Harness 31
Balancing the Machine 31
Starting / Stopping the Engine 32
Transporting the Unit 34
Operating Instructions 36
Air filter 36
Engine Management 37
M-Tronic 38
Winter Operation 38
Spark Plug 40
Engine Running Behavior 41
Storing the Machine 41
Sharpening Metal Cutting Blades 42
Maintaining the Mowing Head 42
Inspection and Maintenance by
User 44
Inspections and Maintenance by
Dealer 44
Maintenance and Care 46
Main Parts 48
Specifications 50
Maintenance and Repairs 51
Disposal 51
Limited Warranty 52
STIHL Incorporated Federal
Emission Control Warranty
Statement 52
Trademarks 54