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  • Guide to Using this Manual

  • Safety Precautions and Working Techniques

  • Approved Combinations of Cutting Attach- Ment, Deflector, Handle and Harness

  • Fuel

  • Fueling

  • Fitting the Harness

  • Balancing the Machine

  • Starting / Stopping the Engine

  • Transporting the Unit

  • Operating Instructions

  • Cleaning the Air Filter

  • Spark Plug

  • Minimize Wear and Avoid Damage

  • Main Parts

  • Specifications

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HSS2115 (V17A)

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Summary of Contents for Stihl FS 56

  • Page 1 FS 56 HSS2115 (V17A) 2 - 33 Instruction Manual...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Maintenance and Care......29 Minimize Wear and Avoid Damage...30 Engineering improvements Main Parts..........30 STIHL's philosophy is to continually improve all Specifications..........31 of its products. For this reason we may modify Maintenance and Repairs......32 the design, engineering and appearance of our Disposal............
  • Page 3 Only use cutting attachments and accessories that are explicitly approved for this power tool Wear "personal" sound protection, e.g. ear model by STIHL or are technically identical. If defenders. you have any questions in this respect, consult Wear a safety hard hat for thinning operations, your dealer.
  • Page 4 Only refuel the machine in a well ventilated STIHL can supply a comprehensive range of per‐ place. If fuel has been spilled, immediately clean sonal protective equipment. the machine – do not allow your clothes to be Transporting the machine splashed with fuel.
  • Page 5 2 Safety Precautions and Working Techniques English – Never attempt to modify the controls or safety Make sure you always have a firm and secure devices. footing. – Keep the handles dry and clean – free from oil and dirt – this is important for safe control of 2.6.1 For versions with bike handle the machine...
  • Page 6 STIHL recommends you If your power tool is subjected to unusually high have this work done by a STIHL servicing dealer. loads for which it was not designed (e.g. heavy impact or a fall), always check that it is in good Take special care in slippery conditions –...
  • Page 7 For manually adjustable mowing heads, always and have a suitable geometry (shape, thickness). switch off the engine before adjusting the mow‐ A metal cutting attachment not made by STIHL ing line – risk of injury! must not have a different weight, thickness,...
  • Page 8 Check the fuel filler cap for leaks at regular inter‐ vals. Use only a spark plug of the type approved by STIHL and make sure it is in good condition – see "Specifications". Inspect the ignition lead (insulation in good con‐...
  • Page 9 2.15 STIHL Polycut Mowing Head with a solid object such as a tree trunk, branch, tree stump, rock or with Polymer Blades similar. The machine is thrown to the right or to the rear –...
  • Page 10 English 2 Safety Precautions and Working Techniques The risk of kickout is greatest when the black Use for grass and weeds only – sweep the area of the rotating cutting attachment comes brushcutter in an arc like a scythe. into contact with a solid object. WARNING 2.17 Grass Cutting Blade...
  • Page 11: Approved Combinations Of Cutting Attach- Ment, Deflector, Handle And Harness

    Cutting attachments (230 mm dia.) 12 Grass cutting blade 230-4 3.2.1 Mowing heads (230 mm dia.) 1 STIHL SuperCut 20-2 13 Grass cutting blade 230-8 2 STIHL AutoCut C 25-2 (230 mm dia.) 3 STIHL AutoCut 25-2 / AutoCut 27-2 0458-547-0121-F...
  • Page 12: Fuel

    ► Fit the thrust washer (6) – convex side must face up. STIHL MotoMix uses STIHL HP Ultra two-stroke ► Fit the rider plate (7). engine oil for optimum engine life. ► Block the shaft (8).
  • Page 13: Fueling

    Engine oil Residual fuel and the liquid used for cleaning must be disposed of in accordance with regula‐ If you mix the fuel yourself, use only STIHL two- tions and without harming the environment! stroke engine oil or another high-performance...
  • Page 14: Fitting The Harness

    11 Fitting the Harness English 10.4 Closing the Tank Cap 11.2 Full Harness ► Place the cap in the opening. ► Turn the cap clockwise as far as stop and tighten it down as firmly as possible by hand. 11 Fitting the Harness The type and style of the harness depend on the market.
  • Page 15: Starting / Stopping The Engine

    English 13 Starting / Stopping the Engine 12.3 Detaching the unit from the ► Attach the carabiner (1) to the carrying ring (2) on the drive tube. harness ► Press down the bar on the carabiner (1) and pull the carrying ring (2) out of the carabiner. 13 Starting / Stopping the Engine 13.1...
  • Page 16 13 Starting / Stopping the Engine English 13.1.2 Version with Loop Handle 13.2.1 Cold engine (cold start) ► Press in the choke lever (5) and turn it to g at the same time. 13.2.2 Warm engine (warm start) 1 Throttle trigger lockout 2 Throttle trigger ►...
  • Page 17 English 13 Starting / Stopping the Engine ► Hold the unit firmly on the ground with your left 13.2.6 As soon as the engine runs hand and press down – do not touch the throt‐ tle trigger, lockout lever or stop switch. NOTICE Do not stand or kneel on the drive tube.
  • Page 18: Transporting The Unit

    14 Transporting the Unit English ► Set the choke lever to suit the engine temper‐ ature. ► Now start the engine. 14 Transporting the Unit 14.1 Using transport guard The type of transport guard depends on the metal cutting attachment supplied with the machine.
  • Page 19: Spark Plug

    STIHL recommends that you have servicing and repair work carried out exclusively by an author‐ ized STIHL servicing dealer. STIHL dealers are...
  • Page 20: Specifications

    26.5.2 Sound power level L to ISO 22868 4 Deflector for grass cutting blades only 5 Grass cutting blade FS 56, FS 56 C, FS 56 R, FS 56 RC with mowing head: 107 dB(A) 26 Specifications with metal tool: 107 dB(A) 26.1...

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FAQs

What is the gas mixture for a STIHL FS 56? ›

All STIHL gasoline-powered equipment uses a 50:1 gas and oil mixture.

What does the FS stand for in STIHL? ›

MS= Motosäge = Chainsaw. FS= Freischneider = Line Trimmer. BG= Blasgerät = Handheld Blower.

What size string does a STIHL FS 56 take? ›

Comes with 0.95 cutting line diameter - but can take 0.80 or up to . 105 cutting line diameter. STIHL Easy 2 Start- This feature eliminates the strong pulling of the cord making starting simple.

What octane is best for STIHL? ›

STIHL recommends that customers use a minimum of 89 octane fuel. If a customer chooses to use a 91 or 93 octane fuel, no damage to the engine will result. However, using an 87 octane fuel could lead to serious engine damage.

What does the R stand for in STIHL? ›

R = STIHL RAPID™ Cutter Shape. C = Comfort (Low-Vibration. Version) D = Duro (Carbide Tip)

What kind of gas does a STIHL FS 56 RC take? ›

If the proper precautions are taken, however, gasoline containing a 10% quantity of ethanol can safely be used in your STIHL products. Use a minimum of 89 octane gasoline and always use fresh fuel.

Which STIHL trimmer line is best? ›

For precision cutting, try STIHL commercial square line or pentagon line. The sharp edges slice cleanly through grass blades for a professional look and finish.

Does Home Depot have STIHL products? ›

Not Sold at Lowe's® or The Home Depot®

With more than 10,000 dealers nationwide, you don't have to go far to find the following: Knowledgeable advice. Product demonstrations. Protective apparel.

Is the STIHL FS 56 a 2-stroke or 4 stroke? ›

Aside from our bump-head and string shenanigans, the Stihl FS 56 RC-E trimmer was quite good at trimming grass. Since it sports a two-cycle engine, it easily doubles as an edger when rotated 90 degrees.

What is the plug gap on a STIHL FS 56 RC? ›

What is the correct spark plug gap for my STIHL trimmer, chainsaw or blower? The correct gap setting is 0.020".

Is STIHL FS 56 RC 2 stroke or 4 stroke? ›

Aside from our bump-head and string shenanigans, the Stihl FS 56 RC-E trimmer was quite good at trimming grass. Since it sports a two-cycle engine, it easily doubles as an edger when rotated 90 degrees.

What is a 50 to 1 fuel mixture? ›

To mix one gallon of fuel at 50:1, add 2.6 ounces of two-stroke oil to one gallon of gas, as shown in the chart below.

What is the fuel ratio for a STIHL BG 56 blower? ›

We recommend a 50:1 mix ratio (20mls oil per 1 litre fuel) when using STIHL 2-Stroke oil.

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