Fitting The Carrying Ring; Mounting The Deflector - Stihl FS 260 Instruction Manual

6 Fitting the Carrying Ring

► Set the throttle trigger to the full throttle posi‐
tion.
► Carefully rotate the screw in the throttle trigger
in the direction of the arrow until you feel initial
resistance. Then rotate it another half turn in
the same direction.
6 Fitting the Carrying Ring
6.1 Polymer Version
For position of carrying ring see "Main Parts".
► Push the carrying ring (1) over the drive tube.
► Insert the M5 nut in the hex recess in the car‐
rying ring.
► Fit the M5x14 screw.
► Line up the carrying ring.
► Tighten down the screw firmly.
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Mounting the Deflector

7.1 Use the Right Deflector
1
WARNING
Deflector (1) is approved for mowing heads only
and must therefore be mounted before fitting a
mowing head.
2
WARNING
Deflector (2) is approved for grass cutting blades
and brush knives only and must therefore be
mounted before fitting a grass cutting blade or
brush knife.
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