Removing the cutting attachment
Block the shaft.
N
Unscrew the nut clockwise.
N
Pull the cutting attachment with its
N
mounting hardware off the gearbox.
Mounting Circular Saw Blades
A limit stop kit, which includes a limit
stop and a guard ring for circular saw
blades, is available as a special
accessory for mounting circular saw
blades.
Notice on new machines that come
standard with a mowing head only:
Further mounting hardware is necessary
for a circular saw blade. It is available
from your servicing dealer.
Change the guard ring.
Recommendation: The guard ring must
be mounted with particular care. Have
this work performed by your servicing
dealer. STIHL recommends a STIHL
servicing dealer.
1
2
3
Remove the guard washer (1) and
N
thrust plate (2).
Remove the guard ring (3) for
N
mowing attachments.
Keep the guard washer and guard
N
ring in a safe place for future use.
FS 460 C-M, FS 460 C-M L, FS 490 C-M, FS 490 C-M L
2
4
Fit the guard ring (4) for saw blades.
N
Slip the thrust plate (2) over the
N
shaft.
Fit the limit stop (5) for circular saw
N
blades.
NOTICE
Do not use the guard washer (1) with
circular saw blades.
Check direction of rotation of cutting
attachment
Cutting edges of circular saw blades
must point clockwise.
4
5
2
b
a
Place the cutting attachment (1) in
N
position.
WARNING
Collar (a) must locate in the cutting
attachment's mounting hole (b).
Securing the cutting attachment
Fit the thrust washer (2) – convex
N
side must face up.
Fit the rider plate (3).
N
A rider plate (3) for sawing applications
is available as a special accessory. It
allows the full depth of cut of the saw
blade to be used.
Block the shaft.
N
Fit the nut (4) counterclockwise and
N
tighten it down firmly.
English
3
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