Mounting The Loop Handle - Stihl FS 56 Instruction Manual

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Mounting the Loop Handle

A factory-new machine comes with the
loop handle already mounted.
Using the Barrier Bar
A barrier bar may have to be mounted to
suit the cutting attachment you intend to
use – see "Approved Combinations of
Cutting Attachment, Deflector, Handle
and Harness".
The barrier bar comes standard with the
machine or is available as a special
accessory.
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Mounting the Barrier Bar
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Take out the screws (1) and remove
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along with washers (2) and nuts (3).
Remove the loop handle (4) and
N
clamps (5).
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Fit the square nuts (3) in the barrier
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bar (6); the holes must line up.
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4
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Place the clamp (7) in the loop
N
handle (4) and position them both
against the drive tube (8).
Position the clamp (8) against the
N
drive tube.
Place the barrier bar (6) in position
N
as shown.
Line up the holes.
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Insert the screws (1) in the holes
N
and screw them into the barrier bar
as far as stop.
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Go to "Adjusting and Securing the
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Loop Handle".
Leave the barrier bar permanently
mounted to the loop handle.
FS 56, FS 56 R, FS 56 C, FS 56 RC
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