Stihl 561 C-M, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...STIHL FS 511 C M 561 C M Instruction Manual 2 24 ...

Page 2: ...us tainable and responsible handling of natural resources This user manual is intended to help you use your STIHL product safely and in an environmentally friendly manner over a long service life We thank you for your confidence in us and hope you will enjoy working with your STIHL product Dr Nikolas Stihl IMPORTANT READ BEFORE USING AND KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE FOR REFERENCE 2 Guide to Using this Man...

Page 3: ...14 Throttle trigger Controls the engine speed 15 Throttle trigger lockout Unlocks the throttle trigger 16 Stop switch Shuts off the engine 17 Wing screw The wing screw secures the handlebar to the handle support 18 Handlebar The handlebar connects control handle and handle with the shaft 19 Handle The handle is for holding and controlling the brushcutter 20 Throttle cable Connects the throttle tri...

Page 4: ...er from contact with metal cutting attachments 3 3 Icons Meanings of symbols that may be on the trimmer and the deflector This icon denotes the fuel tank This symbol denotes the manual fuel pump Shutter is in winter mode in this position Shutter is in summer mode in this position Engine is operated or started with the choke control in this position Engine can be started with the choke con trol in ...

Page 5: ...des Do not use this deflector for circular saw blades 4 1 4 Guard for shredder blades Meanings of warning signs and labels on the deflector for shredder blades Do not sse this deflector for shredder blades Do not use this deflector for mowing heads Do not use this deflector for grass cut ting blades Do not use this deflector for brush kni ves Do not use this deflector for circular saw blades 4 2 I...

Page 6: ... injury to the user Tie up and confine long hair above your shoulders Objects can be thrown at high speed during operation This may result in injury to the user Wear close fitting safety glasses Suitable safety glasses are tested in accordance with EN 166 or national regulations and available commer cially with the corresponding mark ing Wear face protection Wear long trousers made from resistant ...

Page 7: ...STIHL dealer for assistance Close the fuel tank cap If the brushcutter is dirty Clean the brushcut ter Never attempt to modify your brushcutter Exception Mounting one of the combinations of cutting attachment and deflector recom mended in this user manual If the controls do not function properly Do not use your brushcutter Fit genuine STIHL accessories for this brush cutter Mount the cutting attac...

Page 8: ...m heat and fire Do not spill fuel mixture and gasoline If fuel has been spilled Wipe up the fuel with a cloth and do not attempt to start the engine until all parts of the trimmer and the area around it are dry Do not smoke Never refuel near a fire Shut off the engine and allow it to cool down before refueling Start the engine at least 3 meters from the fueling spot outdoors only Inhaling fuel fum...

Page 9: ...atigue Take a break Exhaust gas is produced when the engine is running Breathing in exhaust gas can have toxic effects Breathing in exhaust gas can have toxic effects Avoid inhaling exhaust gas Operate the trimmer is a well ventilated loca tion In the event of nausea headache visual dis turbances problems with hearing or dizzi ness Stop work and seek medical advice The user s ability to hear and a...

Page 10: ...ystem recommended in this instruction manual Sharpen the metal cutting attachment cor rectly Cut with the motor running at full speed 4 10 Transporting WARNING The gearbox can get hot during operation There is a risk of burn injuries Do not touch a hot gearbox The trimmer may turn over or shift during transport This may result in personal injuries and damage to property Shut off the engine If a me...

Page 11: ...owing components are in safe condition Brushcutter 4 6 1 Deflector 4 6 2 Mowing head or metal cutting attachment 4 6 3 or 4 6 4 Clean the brushcutter 15 1 Mount the bike handle 6 1 Select combination of cutting attachment deflector and carrying system 20 Mount the deflector 6 2 Mount mowing head or metal cutting attach ment 6 3 1 or 6 4 Fuel the trimmer 8 2 Fit and adjust the carrying system 7 1 A...

Page 12: ...plug out of the threaded holes on the gear unit housing and press it into the threa ded holes of the bracket The threaded holes of the bracket are protec ted against dirt 6 3 Mounting and Removing the Mowing Head 6 3 1 Mounting the Mowing Head Shut off the engine 1 1 2 3 4 4 0000097396_001 Place the thrust plate 2 on the shaft 3 so that its smaller diameter faces up Fit the mowing head 1 on the sh...

Page 13: ... on the shaft 6 so that its smaller diameter faces up Place the metal cutting attachment 4 on the thrust plate 5 If a shredder bladee is used Align cutting edges so that they point away from the gear unit in the direction of the nut 1 Place the thrust washer 3 on the metal cut ting attachment 4 so that its raised side faces up Place the protective ring 2 on the thrust washer 3 so that the opening ...

Page 14: ... the cutting attachment used If a mowing head grass cutting blade a brush knife or a shredder blade is fitted 0000 GXX 7836 A0 The cutting attachment should rest lightly on the ground If a circular saw blade is fitted 0000 GXX 7808 A0 The saw blade must hover at a height of about 20 cm above the ground Shut off the engine 1 2 0000097031 001 Hook the carrying strip 2 onto the carabi ner 1 Wait for ...

Page 15: ...level surface so that the fuel tank cap faces up Use a damp cloth to clean the tank cap and the area around it 0000 GXX 4727 A0 Turn the tank cap counterclockwise until it can be removed Remove the fuel tank cap NOTICE Bright light sunlight and extreme tempera tures can cause the fuel mix to separate much faster The trimmer can be damaged if it is used with a fuel mix that has become separa ted Th...

Page 16: ...L dealer for assistance The throttle trigger lockout is defective Press the throttle trigger lockout and keep pressed Depress the throttle trigger Release the throttle trigger and throttle trigger lockout If the trigger or trigger lockout is stiff or does not spring back to the idle position Do not use your trimmer and contact your STIHL dealer for assistance Trigger or trigger lockout is faulty T...

Page 17: ...he throttle trigger The engine runs and the choke lever remains in position Run the engine for at least 30 seconds but no more than 60 seconds A without depressing the throttle trigger NOTICE The calibration process is aborted if the throt tle trigger is released before the trigger is properly calibrated It is then necessary to restart the calibration process Keep the throttle trigger fully depres...

Page 18: ...on the metal cut ting attachment Move forward slowly in a controlled manner 11 6 Thinning with a brush knife or shredder blade 0000097404_001 Dip the metal cutting attachment into the thicket from above Do not lift metal cutting tool above waist height 11 7 Saws with a circular saw blade 0000 GXX 3042 A0 Support the left side of the deflector against the stem Cut through the stem at full speed A s...

Page 19: ...the handlebar 2 clockwise through 90 and fold it down Tighten down the wing screw 1 firmly Ensure that the following conditions are met when storing the brushcutter The brushcutter is out of the reach of chil dren The brushcutter is clean and dry 15 Cleaning 15 1 Cleaning the Trimmer Shut off the engine Allow trimmer to cool down Clean the trimmer with a damp cloth or STIHL resin solvent Clean coo...

Page 20: ...rigger 2 and keep pressed Turn screw 3 clockwise until resistance is felt Continue turning screw 3 clockwise by half a turn 16 4 Sharpening and Balancing a Metal Cutting Attachment Correctly sharpening and balancing metal cutting attachments requires a lot of practice STIHL recommends you have metal cutting attachments resharpened and balanced by a STIHL servicing dealer Sharpen the metal cutting ...

Page 21: ... filter cover 2 Insert screws 1 and tighten 18 3 Venting the Combustion Cham ber 2 1 4 5 3 0000097408_001 Turn screw 1 counterclockwise Lift the cover 2 and push it backwards Pull off the spark plug boot 3 Unscrew the spark plug 4 Dry the spark plug 4 WARNING If the starter grip is pulled out while the spark plug boot is removed sparks may escape Sparks may cause fires and explosions in highly fla...

Page 22: ...ressure level LpA measured according to ISO 22868 101 dB A Sound power level LwA measured according to ISO 22868 115 dB A Vibration level ahv measured according to ISO 22867 Control handle 3 0 m s Left handle 3 0 m s FS 561 C M Sound pressure level LpA measured according to ISO 22868 102 dB A Sound power level LwA measured according to ISO 22868 115 dB A Vibration level ahv measured according to I...

Page 23: ... mm 21 Spare Parts and Accesso ries 21 1 Spare parts and accessories These symbols indicate original STIHL spare parts and original STIHL acces sories STIHL recommends the use of original STIHL spare parts and accessories Despite ongoing market observation STIHL is unable to judge the reliability safety and suitabil ity of other manufacturers spare parts and accessories accordingly STIHL cannot wa...

Page 24: ... power level 115 dB A Guaranteed sound power level 117 dB A FS 561 C M Measured sound power level 116 dB A Guaranteed sound power level 118 dB A The technical documents are stored at ANDREAS STIHL AG Co KG Produktzulas sung The year of manufacture country of manufacture and serial number are specified on the rating plate of the brushcutter Waiblingen 01 10 2020 ANDREAS STIHL AG Co KG pp Dr Jürgen ...

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