Stihl FS 260 C Instruction Manual page 12

English
The risk of kickout is greatest when the
black area of the rotating cutting
attachment comes into contact with a
solid object.
Grass Cutting Blade
Use for grass and weeds only – sweep
the brushcutter in an arc like a scythe.
Improper use may damage the grass
cutting blade – risk of injury from thrown
parts.
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Resharpen the grass cutting blade
according to instructions when it has
dulled noticeably.
Brush Knife
Suitable for cutting matted grass, wild
growth and scrub, thinning young stands
with a maximum stem diameter of 2 cm.
To reduce the risk of personal injury,
never attempt to cut thicker wood.
To cut wild growth and scrub, lower the
brush knife down onto the growth to
achieve shredding effect – do not use
the cutting attachment above waist
height.
Exercise extreme caution when using
this method of cutting. The higher the
cutting attachment is off the ground, the
greater the risk of injury from cuttings
being thrown sideways.
Use the brushcutter like a scythe (sweep
it to the right and left) at ground level
when cutting grass and thinning young
stands.
Warning! Improper use of a brush knife
may cause it to crack, chip or shatter –
risk of injury from thrown parts.
To reduce the risk of injury it is essential
to take the following precautions
Avoid contact with stones, rocks,
–
pieces of metal and other solid
foreign objects.
Never cut wood or shrubs with a
–
stem diameter of more than 2 cm –
use a circular saw blade for this
purpose.
Inspect the brush knife at regular
–
short intervals for signs of damage.
Do not continue working with a
damaged brush knife.
Resharpen the brush knife regularly
–
(when it has dulled noticeably) and
have it balanced if necessary
(STIHL recommends a STIHL
servicing dealer).
Shredder Blade
Suitable for thinning and shredding
tough, matted grass and scrub.
To cut wild growth and scrub, lower the
shredder blade down onto the growth to
achieve shredding effect – do not use
the cutting attachment above waist
height.
FS 260 C, FS 360 C