English
Storing the Machine
Sharpening Metal Cutting
Blades
Inspections and
Maintenance by Dealer
For periods of 3 months or longer
N
Use a sharpening file (see "Special
Accessories") to sharpen dull
cutting attachments. In case of
more serious wear or nicks:
Resharpen with a grinder or have
the work done by a dealer – STIHL
recommends a STIHL servicing
dealer.
Spark Arresting Screen in Muffler
N
Drain and clean the fuel tank in a
well ventilated area.
Spark arresting screen in muffler (not all
markets)
N
Dispose of fuel properly in
accordance with local
N
If the engine is down on power,
check the spark arresting screen in
the muffler.
environmental requirements.
N
Run the engine until the carburetor
is dry – this helps prevent the
carburetor diaphragms sticking
together.
N
Resharpen frequently, take away as
little material as possible: two or
three strokes of the file are usually
enough.
STIHL recommends that you have
servicing and repair work carried out
exclusively by an authorized STIHL
servicing dealer.
N
N
Remove, clean and inspect the
cutting attachment.
1
1
Thoroughly clean the machine –
pay special attention to the cylinder
fins and air filter.
N
Store the machine in a dry and
secure location – out of the reach of
children and other unauthorized
persons.
2
2
N
Resharpen the cutters (1) uniformly
do not alter the contour or the
parent blade (2) in any way.
–
See cutting attachment packaging for
additional sharpening instructions.
To avoid out-of-balance
N
After resharpening about 5 times,
check the cutting attachment for
out-of-balance on a STIHL balancer
–
see “Special Accessories” – or
have it checked by a dealer and re-
balanced as necessary – STIHL
recommends a STIHL servicing
dealer.
3
4
FS 56, FS 56 R, FS 56 C, FS 56 RC
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