Stihl FS 260 Instruction Manual page 19

8 Mounting the Cutting Attachment
Guard ring for sawing applications
2
4
Fit guard ring (4) only when you use circular saw
blades.
8.3 Mounting the Thrust Plate and
Guard Washer
2
1
3
4
► Fit the thrust plate (1) and guard washer (2) on
the shaft (3).
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NOTICE
The thrust plate (1) on the gearbox is necessary
for mounting all cutting attachments.
5
NOTICE
The guard washer (2) is required for mounting
– mowing heads
– grass cutting blades
– brush knives
– shredder blades
to the gearbox. The guard washer is not required
for mounting circular saw blades.
8.4 Checking the Thrust Plate
2
1
The thrust plate consists of the thrust plate
body (1) to which a captive guard washer (2) is
fitted.
WARNING
Never use a thrust plate without the guard
washer. Always replace a thrust plate if the
guard washer is missing.
8.5 Cleaning Gearbox Mounting
Hardware for Cutting Attach‐
ment
2
1
3
4
English
2
1
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