Stihl FS 490 C-M Instruction Manual - Page 26

002BA407 KN English Mounting the Cutting Attachment Placing power tool on the ground Guard ring for mowing applications 1 2 3 N Shut off the engine. N Lay your power tool on its back so that the cutting attachment mounting face is pointing up. Use the Right Guard Ring 002BA406 KN Always fit guard ring (1) when using - mowing heads - grass cutting blades - brush knives - shredder blades to ensure optimum protection against grass cuttings. Guard ring for sawing applications Your power tool comes standard with a guard ring. The guard ring is also available as a special accessory. The guard ring must be mounted with particular care. Have this work performed by your servicing dealer. STIHL recommends a STIHL servicing dealer. 2 5 4 Fit guard ring (4) only when you use circular saw blades. 002BA491 KN 002BA490 KN Mounting the Thrust Plate and Guard Washer 2 1 3 4 N Fit the thrust plate (1) and guard washer (2) on the shaft (3). NOTICE The thrust plate (1) on the gearbox is necessary for mounting all cutting attachments. 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. 24 FS 460 C-M, FS 460 C-M L, FS 490 C-M, FS 490 C-M L